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Shakopee High School Registration WELCOME PARENTS! (2019-20 School Year) Objectives for Tonight Academy Model Block Schedule Graduation Requirements Course Registration Guide How to CHOOSE CLASSES on Academic Planner
(2019-20 School Year)
➢ Academy Model ➢ Block Schedule ➢ Graduation Requirements ➢ Course Registration Guide ➢ How to CHOOSE CLASSES on Academic Planner ➢ Dates to Remember
*Students do not need to (and are not able to) request a team during registration. Registering for certain classes will not make it more likely for them to be in one team over the
Below is a sample of our block schedule Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Block 1: Core Block 1: Core Block 1: Core Block 1: Core Block 2: Core Block 2: Core Block 2: Core Block 2: Core Block 3: Elective Block 3: Elective Block 3: Elective Block 3: Elective Block 4: Elective Block 4: Elective Block 4: Elective Block 4: Elective
1 quarter = semester class 2 quarters = year long class *few exceptions to AP courses which are 3 quarters
English (2 quarters, 2 credits) Accelerated English 9 (2 quarters, 3 credits)
placed into accelerated classes in that track (unless they select out)
qualified students in the Spring
★ Graduation Requirement: 8 credits
Classes: Human Geography OR AP Human Geography
Human Geography (2 quarters, 2 credits) AP Human Geography (2 quarters, 2 credits)
earn college credit by passing an exam in the Spring (must score 3 or higher). AP is a weighted GPA course.
★ Graduation Requirement: 8 credits
Physics - (2 quarters, 2 credits) AP Physics I - (3 quarters, 3 credits)
earn college credit by passing an exam in the Spring (must score 3 or higher). AP is a weighted GPA course.
Physics
★ Graduation Requirement: 6 credits
Based on the math course students are currently in, and their standardized test scores, they will select one of the following:
○ If student did not pass or did not take algebra in 8th
math credit. This would count for ‘elective’ credit.
○ Student must complete Geometry prior to moving on to
★ Graduation Requirement: 6 credits
★ A class for 9th graders to build academic skills, connect with the Shakopee High School Community, and examine how future goals connect to current academic choices ★ All 9th graders will take a Freshman Seminar course that will meet every other day for the first two quarters (1 credit) ○ Freshman Seminar will alternate with another class ○ The class it alternates with will be determined after registration by administration
★ Graduation Requirement: 1 credit
★ Graduation Requirement: 2 PE credits/1 Health credit
grade: ○ Fit for Life ○ Intro to Sport Performance
10-12th grade ○ Advanced Fit for Life ○ Advanced Sport Performance
that fulfill their Fine Art requirement
➔ Media Art ➔ Music ➔ Theater ➔ Visual Arts
★ Graduation Requirement: 2 credits
★ What it is: this class will cover personal money management, savings, and investment strategies ★ This class will be offered starting in the fall of 2020! ★ This class will be required for classes 2022 and beyond
★ What it is: a 3-course sequence that is focused on a student’s career area of interest ★ Class of 2022 & beyond will be required to complete at least one Program of Study in their Academy ★ Upon completion of a Program of Study, our hope is that students will be able to say, “Yes, this career area is interesting and I would like to continue to learn more” “No, I’ve given this career area a try and I don’t need to continue down this path.”
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➢ NOT REQUIRED for graduation from Shakopee ➢ RECOMMENDED 2+ years for 4-year college ➢ Options:
○ Japanese 1, 2, or 3 ○ German 1, 2, 3, 4, or CIS ○ Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, or CIS ■ Spanish 2 - teacher will be speaking in Spanish ○ Spanish for Spanish Speakers (SSS): talk with your Spanish teacher for placement recommendations!
➢ Explore courses in their interest area even if that means taking classes in multiple Academies ➢ Ask upperclassmen & teachers about course options ➢ Choose courses that are valuable and interesting to THEM. ➢ Read about the courses in the registration guide
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Refer to “Grade Level”. Is the class offered in 9th grade? Refer to “Prerequisite”. Refer to “Infographic Key” if you are wondering what the symbols mean.
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20 boxes
listed for each course
up options)
English 9 Geometry Physics AP Hum Geo English 9 Geometry Physics AP Hum Geo Freshman Seminar Sport Performance Theatre Business Dynamics Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Band Band Human Relations Interior Design Nutrition for Human Body Electricity
#1 - Log in to their Campus Portal #2 - Select the “Academic Planner”
#3 - Select the Course Plan tab #4 - Click inside the boxes to choose the appropriate courses
#6 - Save - read alerts carefully #5 - Make sure they have 16 total courses selected plus 4 alternatives.
➢ Click “Save” at the top. If you are unable to save due to an alert, please see your Counselor. ➢ Read Alerts carefully when saving
(If unable to register for a class, but you believe you have met the prerequisite, please communicate with counselor.)
➢ Must have a total or minimum of 16 “credits” ➢ Count 16 total classes (4 each quarter), plus 4 alternates filled in ➢ Focus on the next school year for actual registration, but can add classes for future years as they feel comfortable.
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Stuart Lang, Academy Principal slang@shakopee.k12.mn.us 952-496-5159 Tracy Caruso, School Counselor tcaruso@shakopee.k12.mn.us 952-496-5105