Registration in Released- Time Seminary November 2012 Template 003.ppt 1

Registration in Released-Time Seminary  The bishopric oversees the registration of those who are eligible for seminary…. The bishop and his counselors encourage “all youth of the appropriate age (generally 14–18) to participate in seminary.”  Seminary and institute personnel are authorized to request appropriate information about potential seminary students from ward records (see Handbook 1: Stake Presidents and Bishops, ) —2010).  From this information, S&I personnel determine who to expect in seminary and the names of additional potential students who are not enrolled. Template 003.ppt 2

Click “Seminaries and Institutes.” Click “Seminary Enrollment Progress.” Obtaining Parental Permission Documents

Template 003.ppt 4 Print this report.

Obtaining Parental Permission Documents Template 003.ppt 5 Using the report as a worksheet, talk with youth, parents, and leaders to obtain the following information for each youth on the report: 1.“Seminary Year” for the NEXT school year (which is 2013–2014). 2.“School Attending” for the NEXT school year (which is 2013–2014). Record this information for each youth. This will be entered into MLS. 9 Rockwood Junior High 9 Paradigm Academy 8 WoodRock High School 11 WoodRock High School 11

Click “Seminary Enrollment Progress.” Obtaining Parental Permission Documents

Indicate “Seminary Year” and “School Attending” Template 003.ppt 7 1. Select age range to display (generally 13–18). 2. From the worksheet, enter “Seminary Year” for each youth for the NEXT school year (which is 2013–2014). Note:Grade 9=first year, Grade 10=second year, and so forth. 4. Save and Close. 3. From the worksheet, enter “School Attending” for each youth for the NEXT school year (which is 2013–2014).

Template 003.ppt 8 Click “Released-Time Preregistration.” Print Request Forms

Template 003.ppt 9 2. Select students for whom a “Request for Released Time” form is needed or click “Select All.” 3. Print the request forms (one per student). Request for Released Time forms 1. Select “Next Year.”

Distribute, Collect, Verify, and Review  Distribute forms to parents.  Collect completed forms from parents.  Verify collected forms for accuracy and completeness. If incomplete, return to parents.  Review with bishop. Make any needed adjustments. Template 003.ppt 10

 Deliver completed Request for Released Time forms. Template 003.ppt 11 Deliver Documents Request for Released Time forms