1. Put your future in good hands. Your own. -Anonymous
REGISTRATION Class of 2018
Put your future in good hands. Your own.
-Anonymous

2. Learning targets:
Understand the following tools as they relate to your senior year course selection and graduation:
Transcripts and credit checks
Graduation requirements and course options
Special Scholarship requirements
Develop awareness regarding post high planning tools and resources:
ACT and SAT websites
NCAA and NAIA Eligibility
College planning
ASVAB March 1, 2017, early release Wednesday
SDMyLife

3. Registration Materials
You should have the following materials:
Your transcript and credit check
Your registration letter (white)
A registration handout with elective courses (blue)
Single/Double course listing sheet
The Course Listing Book (descriptions of every course) is online at –
Click on:
Parents & Students
Parent/Student Home
Handbooks & Registration
High School

4. SD Opportunity Scholarship $6,500
3.0 GPA unweighted
C or higher on high school curriculum requirements
4 Math
4 Science (3 lab Science)
2 Foreign Language OR Career Technical Education (can be a combination)
ACT of at least 24 OR SAT score of 1090 or higher.
ACT of 28 with sub scores met = automatic scholarship
Entering a South Dakota College/University/Technical Institution in the fall after graduation.
SD resident at the time of graduation
Automatic scholarship IF you apply
To be eligible for scholarships and admission to selective colleges, choose a rigorous curriculum and perform well in your classes

5. Dakota Corps Scholarship
SD HS graduate with a 2.8 or higher GPA
Minimum ACT of 27
Attend a SD institution
Selective – limited number of scholarships.
Incoming freshman in critical need occupation critical need areas:
Teaching (math, science, special education, CTE, foreign language), Accountant/Auditor, Engineering (all fields except mining), Information Technology, Registered Nurse.
Work in SD for 5 years after college graduation.

6. Official Transcripts
YOU are responsible for choosing courses that meet graduation requirements.
Transcript includes courses taken, grades and credits earned, GPA, and class rank.
MAKE SURE YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS CORRECT.
Colleges, scholarships, the military, or a job will all likely require an official high school transcript.
Do your best this year.
Many admission/award decisions are made based on your transcript through your junior year.
Look at earned credit totals & to be earned credit totals

7. Credit Checks
Required courses are on the left; electives on the right.
To graduate, everyone needs 17.5 credits of required courses and credits of elective courses (22 total, minimum).
Remember – if you plan to apply for scholarships and/or attend college next year, your course selection is very important.
See your counselor if you have questions about course selection.

8. Important Notes
Grade Replacement - If you retook a class for a higher grade, you can request that the lower grade come out of your GPA. Forms are in Stevens Student Services. Some restrictions apply; see your counselor with questions.
Any Combination of the Following: (Bottom left side of your credit check) – You must take 1 credit of any combination of World Language(s) or Career & Technical Ed (CTE) courses.
Math & Science – If you are college bound, we recommend you take extra credits of math and science.
Social Studies: If you have not taken Civics you need to take an additional half credit of Social Studies, i.e. NEW US History 1, Psychology, WDT Introduction to Sociology, Native American Heritage, AP US Government.

9. Course Selection
Your credit check will help you determine which classes you must take to graduate in 2018.
Class drops are NOT allowed, so choose courses carefully.
Some colleges have different requirements than we require for graduation- check college website.
Required senior courses include the following:
1 credit of Language Arts (3 options)
.5 credit of Composition & .5 credit of Literature OR
1 credit English 12 OR
1 credit AP English 12
.5 credit of US Government OR
1 credit of AP US Government (.5 of which will be an elective)
MATH NOTE: cannot take trig if in pre-calc/trig this year

10. Course Selection
If you have taken a math class below Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1, you will need to sign a math waiver before you can graduate. See your counselor for the waiver.
If your 3 science credits do not include chemistry or physics, you must sign a science waiver before you can graduate. See your counselor to approve your 3rd science credit and give you the waiver.
If you are currently failing (cumulatively) a class you need to graduate, we recommend you sign up for it next year. If you pass it, it can be dropped.
To be eligible for all school activities, including fine arts, you must pass 4 courses and be enrolled in 4 courses.
For new course offerings, see the course handbook online.
i.e. Advanced Companion Animal Science, English 12 and Introduction to Sociology.
Most colleges accept a third lab science of any kind; need not be chemistry or physics class

11. Course Selection
For information about dual enrollment opportunities, go to:
The High School Registration/Course Listing book
See your school counselor
SDBOR registration opens February 21 and WDT opens on March 17
If you are interested in attending RC High School next year, you must still choose classes for Stevens next year. Apply for RCHS admission and they will let you know later this spring if you’ve been accepted.

12. Online Registration Instructions
Instructions for registration are on your letter, along with your login name and password.
Please keep track of this letter as it provides a link to your personal information in Skyward Family Access.
If you misplace your letter or did not receive one, contact Marcia Geyer (Registrar) in Stevens Student Services.
Schedule an appointment with your counselor if you want help and bring all these registration materials with you.

13.
Stevens Student Services Staff and Contact Information
ACT/SAT Test Dates
Stevens High School Profile
Senior Planning Information
Junior Planning Information
College Visit Guide
Scholarship Search Sites
Essay Help
On-Line Resources
SD Mylife Information
Stevens Listserv

14. College Admission Exams
Counselors recommend you take the ACT test on April 8 or June 10
Registration deadlines: March 3 or May 5
Cost: $42.50 (ACT with writing - $58.50)
Website:
You may also take the SAT test on March 11, May 6, June 3
Registration deadline: Feb 10, April 7, May 9
Cost: varies; see website for details
Website:
Some schools require SAT Subject Tests for specific programs
Not all SAT Subject Tests are offered on each test date
Narrow down college options; take ACT or SAT more than once. Mention Keene and Schultz ACT test prep classes/boot camp.

15. College Admission Exams
We strongly recommend you test (for the first time) this Spring. If you are not satisfied with your score, additional fall test dates are available.
Remember, some admission and scholarship deadlines are as early as October 1, 2017.

16. NCAA & NAIA Eligibility
If you plan to participate in college athletics, you must register with the NCAA or NAIA
Register with NCAA at
Register with NAIA at
You must check eligibility requirements on these websites
Technical Writing does not count toward NCAA eligibility

17. Paying for College FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Apply October 1, 2017
National websites –
Stevens Scholarship Listserv
Freshman scholarships from colleges - based on majors, activities, need, academics, etc.
Work – your employer, your parents’ employers
Private loans
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)/reciprocity with Minnesota schools
Military

18. Other Items
This spring will be your last opportunity to test out of a high school class.
You cannot test out of any class in which you have had seat time.
For information, go to Parents & Students, Parent/Student Home, Test Out Program, or see your counselor.
This spring, summer and fall are great times for college visits!
Contact the college of your choice to make arrangements for a tour.
Go to for a college visit guide.

19. The End Please come see us soon if you have any questions!
Paula Wilson: A B C E F G
Melissa Good: H I J L M N
Kim Elder: O through V
Katie Baskerville: D K W X Y Z
From now on, SEE ONLY YOUR COUNSELOR for schedule adjustments.