Registration
Stillwater Junior High
8th into 9th Grade Registration
You are the
class
of
2017
Registration is especially
important this year
9th Grade is your first year of high school
 9th Grade credits are required for high
school graduation
 9th Grade grades begin high school GPA
 9th Grade is first opportunity for weighted
grades
 9th Grade courses/grades are listed on
transcripts sent with college applications
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43 total credits required in grades
9 - 12 to graduate
Opportunity to earn 12 credits per year
 12 credits x 4 years= 48 total opportunities
 Most will graduate with 48 credits
 Earning credit in required courses is very
important - can’t graduate without them
 Success in 8th grade translates into success
in 9th grade
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Credits Required for Graduation
Subject
Credits needed
Language Arts
8
Social Studies
8
Mathematics
6
Science
6
Health
1
Physical Education
1
Art
2
Required
32
Elective
11
Total
43
Required Courses for
th
9
grade
2012-13
English (Honors)
 Math
 Physical Science (STEM)
 Social Studies (AP)
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2 Semesters
2 Semesters
2 Semesters
2 Semesters
English
Honors English
 English 9
 Strategic English and Reading
 Reading Skill Building*
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Students will be placed in courses based on data.
*This course will take place of an elective option and
will be in addition to a the core English course.
English
Honors English
– Successful completion of Honors 8- enroll for
Honors 9
– If you did not take Honors 8 you and you want
to take Honors 9, sign up for the class. If this
placement is not appropriate, the counselor will
follow-up with the student and family.
Reading Skill Building
Students who need additional work in
developing their reading skills will be
placed in a reading skill building class in
place of an elective.
Math
Algebra
 Geometry
 Advanced Algebra
 Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry
(currently at SAHS)
 Math Skill Building*
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Students will be placed in courses based on data.
*This course will take place of an elective option and
will be in addition to the core Math course.
Math Skill Building
Students who need additional work in
developing their math skills will be placed
in a math skill building class in place of an
elective.
Science
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Physical Science
STEM Physical Science
– Students who take STEM Physical Science must also
register for Advance Algebra
Social Studies
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Geography
AP Human Geography
– Any student may sign up for AP Human Geography, but the best
indicators of success in this class are solid reading and writing
skills, organization, a strong work ethic and a willingness to be an
active participant in learning.
– If you want more information about the AP Human Geography
class please visit:
http://sjhs.stillwater.k12.mn.us/Info_For_Prospective_Students_and_
Parents.html
Elective Courses
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Music (2 Semesters)
– Band
– Choir
– Orchestra
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World Language (2 Semesters)
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Spanish 1
French 1
Spanish 2
French 2
Additional Courses
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Art 1
Art 2
Theater
Speech/Debate
Video Production
ICE*
DAPE Helper*
Physical Education
Health
Intro. to Engineering Design
(2 semesters)
• Intro. To Food, Animal, and
Environmental Science (2
Semesters and at SAHS)
*application required
6 Year Planning :
What am I preparing myself for
beyond high school?
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College? (4 year, Community, Vocational/Technical)
Employment?
Military?
Almost all choices require high school graduation
Most jobs require some type of college education
College educated people make more money
College requires more preparation in high school
Beyond Graduation and
Preparing for College
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High GPA/Class Rank - 3.0 (B average) = top
50% of graduating class
Good score on College Entrance Exam (ACT or
SAT)
Taking accelerated or honors level courses is
recommended
At least 2 consecutive years of a single world
language
6 Year Planning
Sample Student Schedule
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Advisory
English
(2 semesters)
Math
(2 semesters)
Physical Science (2 semesters)
Social Studies
(2 semesters)
Elective (need 2 semesters worth)
Elective (need 2 semesters worth)
Student Elective Choices
Question: What do we pick with our student?
Answer: Elective (need 4 semesters worth)
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Music (2 semesters)
World Language (2 semesters)
Intro. To Food, Animal, and Environmental Science (2 Semesters)
Intro. to Engineering Design (2 Semesters)
Art 1 (1 semester)
Art 2 (1 semester)
Theater (1 semester)
Speech/Debate (1 semester)
Video Production (1 semester)
ICE* (1 semester)
DAPE Helper* (1 semester)
Physical Education (1 semester)
Health (1 Semester)
Registration guide is online
http://sjhs.stillwater.k12.mn.us/
Important Dates
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January 23-25, 2013
January 29-31, 2013
Counselor Visit in Math class
Registration Forms Due/Online
Registration in Math
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Classes
May/June/July, 2013
June/July 2013
Honors/Reading/Math Placements
Schedules are finalized
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August 2013
9th Grade Schedule Pick-up
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September 3, 2013
1st Day of School
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Registration Forms due:
Mrs. Luther - Tuesday, Jan. 29
Mr. Schumacher - Wednesday, Jan. 30
Mr. Sebo - Thursday, Jan. 31
Good Luck as you plan for high
school!
Let me know if you have any
questions!