ShakopeeHigh SchoolRegistration

It’s Your Freshman Year! (2018-19 School Year)

Freshman Academy Supports:

Objectives for Today

➢ Terminology Breakdown

➢ Class of 2022 Graduation Requirements

➢ Review Registration Workbook

➢ Dates to Remember

➢ How to CHOOSE CLASSES on Portal

Important Terminology

➢ 1 Semester long “passed” class = 1 credit

➢ 7 periods per day X 2 semesters = 14 possible credits per school year

➢ Freshman Seminar = full year, every other day course focusing on “My Place - My Path - My Future”; develop skills to help navigate a successful HS career; required for graduation

➢ Program of Study = a three course sequence in a chosen Academy; required for graduation

Terminology cont.

➢ Accelerated = placed according to test scores (placement made for you)

➢ AP = Advanced Placement (open enrollment)

*See page 8 in the registration guide for more information about advanced courses, placements, and requirements.

Graduation Requirements

English

★ English (8 credits)

➔ 9th Grade (2 credits)

◆ English 9 or Accelerated English 9

➔ 10th Grade (2 credits)◆ English 10 or Accelerated English 10

➔ 11th Grade (2 credits)◆ English 11 or AP Language & Composition

➔ 12th Grade (2 credits)◆ English 12 or CIS options

For other English Elective Options - see course guide

Social Studies

★ Social Studies (7 credits)

➔ 9th Grade (2 credits)

◆ Human Geography or AP Human Geography

➔ 10th Grade (2 credits)◆ Modern US History or AP US History

➔ 11th Grade (2 credits)◆ Modern World History or AP World History

➔ 12th Grade (2 credits)◆ US Political & Economic Systems or CIS: Microeconomics

For other Soc. Stud. Elective Options - see course guide

Math

★ Math (6 credits)

➔ Algebra 1 >> Geometry >> Alg. 2/Acc. Alg. 2 >> FST/Pre-Calc

➔ Acc. Geometry >> Accelerated Algebra 2 >> Pre-Calc >> Calculus/CIS Calc

➔ Acc. Algebra 2 >> Pre-Calculus >> CIS Calculus >>AP Calc BC

For other Math Elective Options - see course guide

Science

★ Science (6 credits)

➔ 9th Grade (2 credits)

◆ Physics or AP Physics 1

➔ 10th Grade (2 credits)◆ Chemistry or AP Chemistry

➔ 11th Grade (2 credits)◆ Biology or AP Biology

For other Science Elective Options - see course guide

Physical Education & Health

★ Physical Education (2 credits)➔ 9-12 Physical Education Options:

◆ Intro to Sport Performance◆ Fit for Life◆ Adv. Sport Performance◆ Adv. Fit for Life

★ Health (1 credit)➔ 10-12 Health

◆ Healthy Lifestyles

For other Health & Physical Education Elective Options - see course guide

Fine Arts

★ Fine Arts (2 credits)

➔ Media Art◆ Elements of Media Production; Writing for Media

➔ Performing Art◆ Band 9; Choir 9; Theatre; Production & Technical Design

➔ Visual Art◆ Design Fundamentals; Ceramics 1; Digital Design; Fashion

Merchandising & Design; Interior Design; Practical Art

*See page 7 in the registration guide for a complete list.

Freshman Seminar

★ All 9th graders will take a Freshman Seminar course that will meet every other day for the entire year.

Every Other Day options include...

➢ Students must choose one of the following:○ Freshman Seminar/Phy Ed 9○ Freshman Seminar/Band 9○ Freshman Seminar/Choir 9○ Freshman Seminar/Study Hall

➢ Could choose a 2nd option:○ Band 9/Choir 9○ Band 9/Phy Ed 9○ Choir 9/Phy Ed 9

Electives

➢ Explore courses in multiple Academies

➢ Ask upperclassmen & teachers about course options

➢ Choose courses that are valuable and interesting to YOU

➢ Read about the courses in the registration guide

https://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/Page/4317

9th Grade Sample ScheduleSample A:Semester 1P1 – PhysicsP2 – Business DynamicsP3 – Human GeographyP4 – GeometryP5 – Freshman Seminar / Study Hall

P6 – Spanish 1P7 – English 9

Semester 2P1 – PhysicsP2 – Physical EducationP3 – Human GeographyP4 – GeometryP5 – Freshman Seminar / Study Hall

P6 – Spanish 1P7 – English 9

Sample B:Semester 1P1 – AP Physics 1P2 – English 9P3 – Accelerated Algebra 2P4 – Freshman Seminar / Choir 9

P5 – AP Human GeographyP6 – Band 9 / Physical Education

P7 – German 1

Semester 2P1 – AP Physics 1P2 – English 9P3 – Accelerated Algebra 2P4 – Freshman Seminar / Choir 9

P5 – AP Human GeographyP6 – Band 9 / Physical Education

P7 – German 1

Sample C:Semester 1P1 – Human GeographyP2 - Intro to ManufacturingP3 – English 9P4 – PhysicsP5 – Freshman Seminar / Physical Education

P6 – GeometryP7 – Human Relations

Semester 2P1 – Human GeographyP2 – Energy, Food, & the OutdoorsP3 – English 9P4 – PhysicsP5 – Freshman Seminar / Physical Education

P6 – GeometryP7 – Design Fundamentals

Registration Workbook

➢ Graduation Requirements

➢ Required Courses & Global Electives

➢ Programs of Study

➢ Academy Pages

➢ Special Permission Courses

➢ FAQ’s

➢ Worksheet

Review Registration Worksheet: How Do I Register?

#1 - Log in to your Campus Portal

#2 - Click on “Academic Planner”

Review Registration Worksheet: How Do I Register?

#3 - Click on “Next”

Review Registration Worksheet: How Do I Register?

#4 - Click inside the boxes to choose the appropriate courses

Review Registration Worksheet: How Do I Register?

#6 - Save - read alerts carefully#5 - Make sure you have 14 total course selected plus 4 alternatives.

Things to Remember!

➢ Click “Save” at the top

➢ Read Alerts carefully when saving

➢ Must have a minimum of 13 “credits”

➢ Count 14 total classes (7 each semester)

➢ Focus on the next school year for actual registration, but you can add classes for future years as you feel comfortable.

Important Dates

➢ All course requests must be entered by midnight on Friday, February 16th.

➢ Registration Information Night is February 7th, from 4:00-8:00pm. Bring your parents/guardians.

➢ Turn in your registration sheet to your Science teacher (East) or GPS teacher (West).

*Visit the High School Registration Page for more information.

QUESTIONS

If you are having problems with Infinite Campus MYAP (the program you’re using to register), email Mr. Lang

slang@shakopee.k12.mn.us