Welcome to Stevens High School
• 6:30 -7:10 pm registration presentation in
the theater
• 7:15 Department Showcase 2nd floor
• Please pick up a handout in the theater
hallway near entrance
Stevens High School
Home of the Raiders
“An investment in knowledge always pays the best
interest.”-Ben Franklin
Welcome to Stevens High School
Principal – John Julius
Assistant Principals
 Shane Heilman (A-G)
 Tyler Rachetto (H-N)
 Jocelyn Hafner (O-Z)
Guidance Counselors
◦ Paula Wilson (ABC EFG)
◦ Melissa Good (HIJ LMN)
◦ Kim Elder (O-V)
◦ Katie Baskerville (DK W-Z)
Activities Director – Jared Vasquez
Gifted Education Coordinator - Kathryn Sosa
Registrar – Marcia Geyer
Objectives of the Evening
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Timeline for Registration
Academic Opportunities for Students
Process of Registration
◦ Registration materials distributed at middle schools and
available online
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Graduation Requirements
Transitioning to High School
Department Showcase
◦ Visit with teachers from 7:15-8:00 pm
outside the theater on 2nd floor and Gifted
Education in the library
QUESTIONS
General questions will be answered at the
end of the presentation.
 Remain after the Q&A sessions to ask
individual questions.
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Registration Materials
All students receive registration materials
 Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
 Green Summary Sheet
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Course Listings Handbook (Online)
(www.rcas.org) (Click on Parents and Students,
Parents/Students Home, Handbooks and
Registration, High School)
http://intranet.rcas.org/administration/SA/Pages/High%20School%20Course%20Listing.aspx
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Green sheet summary sheet – lists required 9th
grade courses and elective options
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Please contact SHS if you are unable to access a
course listing handbook online
Online Registration
Student Access: Students use their
username and password to register for
classes. This can be accomplished at home
or school.
 Student username, password and
directions will be mailed (January 19January 20).
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This letter
will be
mailed to
your home
address.
This letter
includes
registration
directions,
user name
and
password
Keep password confidential!
Keep username and password confidential!
Timeline
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January 19-20 Receive Informational Letter
Username and Password (keep confidential)
Online Registration Instructions
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Middle School Presentations to Students
Southwest Middle School – January 25, 26
West Middle School – January 28, 29
February 11 Registration Window Closes at 7:00 am
 Late August Student Schedule Complete
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Schedules will not be accurate until late August
Students/Parents will not be able to view schedules until late August
 Please refer to your handout for informational
items
Finalize your child’s course
selections prior to Feb 10
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Since staffing is based on course selection,
dropping a class after February 10 is not
allowed
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Classes maybe cancelled for following
reasons:
◦ Low Enrollment/Overbooked
◦ Program cuts
Registration Assistance
Call
394-4025
◦Marcia, Registrar
Graduation Requirements/
Selecting Courses for 9th Grade
Required Courses
 Elective Courses
 Students must earn a minimum of 22
credits to meet graduation requirements
 We encourage students to sign up for 7
classes per semester
 Personal Learning Plan
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GRADE LEVEL
CLASSIFICATION
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FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
0 - 4.5 credits
5 - 10.5 credits
11 - 15.5 credits
16 and above
SDMyLife.com
List of courses students plan to take
 Four Year High School Academic Plan (PLP)
 Dual Credit
 Prepare for ACT
 Career Planning
 Ongoing process (updated yearly)
 Username and password available at student’s
current middle school
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Personal Learning Plan
Course Selection
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Kathryn Sosa, gifted education
coordinator, will be available in library
after presentation for more information
and to answer questions
Gifted Education Services
Kathryn Sosa, Coordinator
 Assisting students with the following:
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Advance course planning
Competitive college planning
College application process
Career development
Affective support
9TH Grade Required Classes
Incoming 9th graders will be automatically
registered for the following:
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English 9
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Civics, World Geography
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Integrated Math 1 or 2 *(Your middle school math
teacher will provide us a recommended math course for your son or
daughter.) (Math Lab)
All incoming 9th graders need to register
for a science class
Consider Academic Status When
Selecting Science Courses
• Most 9th grade students will take Physical Science 1 and 2
• Continue sequence by taking Biology 1 and 2 and then choose
between Chemistry and Physics
• Some 9th grade students will take Biology 1 and 2
• Science students who complete Integrated Math 1 with an A
and 8th grade science with an A may take Biology instead of
Physical Science
• Continue sequence by taking Chemistry and Physics
Required Science Credits (3)
Grade
Class
9th Grade
11th Grade
Physical Science 1/Physical Science 2 1.0
Biology 1/ Biology 2
Biology 1/Biology 2
1.0
Chemistry
Chemistry or Physics
1.0
12th Grade
Science Elective
10th Grade
Credit
Elective Credits (3 credits)
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Students choose 3 credits of elective classes.
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Students are enrolled in a reading class if they do
not pass the reading test (9th grade equivalency
required for high school graduation).
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A list of elective classes available to 9th graders is
provided on page 4 in the student’s green
registration handout.
Resources Available
School Counselor
 Course Listing Book (www.rcas.org) and
Supplemental Registration Materials
 Parents
 Current Teachers
 Gifted Education Coordinator
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Transitioning to Stevens
High School
Students
 Parents
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Transition Components
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August
◦ 9th grade Orientation – Late August
 Student Leaders
 Faculty
Pictures – Mid August
 Open House – Late August, 5:00 – 7:00
pm
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◦ Meet the teacher/locate classrooms
◦ Summer mailing will provide you the exact
times and dates
Steps for Student Success
Excellent Attendance
 Positive Attitude
 Homework Completion
 Parental Involvement
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◦ Family Access (Sign-up through your current school),
Parent Network, Parent Teacher Conferences
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Get Involved in extra-curricular activities
◦StevensRaiders.com
StevensRaiders.com
Department Showcase
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Teachers available until 8:00 pm outside
the theater on 2nd Floor
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Gifted Education, Kathryn Sosa, Library
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Business Education, Information Technology,
Technology Education, Drama, Agriscience, German,
Spanish, Chorus, Title VII Indian Education, Ateyapi,
Physical Education/Athletics, Art, Booster Club
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Teachers have booths set up on second floor and are
available to answer questions. Booster club is
available for parental involvement information and
spirit gear. (PE-Pizza,T-Shirts)
QUESTIONS
General questions will be answered at the
end of the presentation.
 Remain after the Q&A sessions to ask
individual questions.
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