2023-24 Class Registration

NOTE: IN MARCH AND APRIL STUDENTS WILL SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE POST-REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR COUNSELOR TO REVIEW THEIR CHOICES. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW AND WHEN TO DO THIS WILL BE EMAILED TO STUDENTS AND GUARDIANS.

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Step One

Start this virtual event by watching this informational video:

View any video you find applicable to your plans for after high school

4-Year College Applications: Applying to colleges can be overwhelming and stressful, but this session will help ease the pressure for you. Learn about starting the application process, how to write a solid admissions essay, and how to make a decision once you receive an admissions letter. Presenter: Caitlin Gordon, Admissions Counselor, Saint Martin’s University
Apprenticeships - Earn While You Learn: Apprenticeships is a post-high school career pathway that includes a paid-work component and an educational or instructional component, where an individual can obtain workplace-relevant knowledge and skills. For information about Northwest Laborers Training click here. For local apprenticeship opportunities click here. For information on Washington Building Trades click here. Presenter: None
College and Career Readiness Center: Discover what CHS students have available to help them develop a career path, prepare for college and job applications, and how to find scholarships/financial aid to pay for post-high school training. For their website click here. Presenter: Jennifer Kickner and Angel Elam, College and Career Readiness Center, Capital High School
Community and Technical Colleges: Whatever you're interested in doing — whether transferring to a university, training for a career or getting the basics — Washington state community and technical colleges have classes, programs and majors for you. Presenter: Erin Rust, Admission Specialist, South Puget Sound Community College
Financial Aid video Financial Aid is money to help pay for college or technical school. Find out how to start applying for Financial Aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and what you need to know about Financial Aid before attending post-secondary schools. Presenter: College Insights Youtube
Military: Interested in serving in one of our branches of the US Military? Explore the different branches and how to start the process of getting enlisted. Presenter: None
PSAT, SAT and ACT: Review PSAT results from January’s test and learn how to prepare for college placement tests like SAT and ACT. Presenter: Nicole Sande, CHS Counselor

View any video you find applicable to your high school experience

International Baccalaureate (I.B.) (Video): This presentation is intended for potential IB Diploma or Course Candidates interested in enhancing their international perspective as well as their overall readiness for college and career. For juniors and seniors who want to increase the rigor of their classes in preparation for their post-secondary education. Flyer here. Help with picking your IB courses HERE. For the website click HERE. For a thorough informative slide show click HERE. Presenter: Ken Joling, Former CHS I.B. Coordinator and Social Studies Teacher
New Market Skills Center (Video): Provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses for students who are interested in preparation for entering colleges, apprenticeships, and/or employment after high school. Students split their school day between Capital High School and New Market Skills Center. New Market offers 14 different programs for juniors or seniors who would like this experience during the school year, or for any student looking for a meaningful summer opportunity. For their website and registration click here. Joy Platter, Instructor Cyber Security, New Market Skills Center
Running Start (Video): Running Start allows students to take college courses while enrolled in high school. Credit earned at the college will transfer back to the high school and can count toward graduation requirements. This option is for juniors and seniors only. A placement test or alternative is required. When signing up for running start courses you are understanding that you will be treated like an adult learner and you are taking charge of your own academic responsibilities. Your parents will not have access to your grades UNLESS you, as the student, sign the FERPA waiver. For the running start steps click here. For the Running Start Information Video click here. Presenter: Anne Molenda and Lu Swenson, South Puget Sound Community College
Schoology (Video): Student and Parent Access: A learning management software program used by teachers to organize the class calendar, assignments and build curriculum. This tool is to help find out what’s going on in classes and how to support your student(s). Presenter: Sharyn Merrigan, OSD Instructional Tech

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Here are some things to be aware of before /while completing your registration form:

Only ONE submission per student
You must click SUBMIT
You will be choosing 6 classes for next year, as well as a backup elective (7 total)
Use your Skyward Access to view past grades and courses.
View graduation requirements in Skyward or use the worksheet from step 4
Use the course catalog to find class descriptions
There will be space at the end to write in any specific circumstances you need us to know
Students with an IEP will have their schedule reviewed and adjusted by their IEP team
Classes like zero hour, TA, Office Aide, and Library Aide can only be done in the fall.
THIS SPRING THERE WILL BE GRADE-LEVEL APPOINTMENT DATES PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS TO MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH THEIR COUNSELOR TO REVIEW THEIR SELECTION!

Click on the link with your CURRENT grade level to register for your classes:

Current 8th Graders (Class of 2027)

For students CURRENTLY in the Olympia School District for 2022-23 school year

Registration Link

(Opens Mid April)

For students NOT currently in an Olympia School District school for 2022-23 school year (but live within CHS boundaries - including Griffin & McCleary, etc.)

Registration Link

(Opens Mid April)

Current 9th Graders (Class of 2026)

Course Registration Link

Current 10th Graders (Class of 2025)

Course Registration Link

Current 11th Graders (Class of 2024)

Course Registration Link

These are other documents you might need after you register:

Course Placement Refusal Form: This form is only for students who would like to override a teacher/course recommendation for their next year's course.
High School and Beyond Plan Requirements: The High School and Beyond Plan is a state graduation requirement. Each student must have a High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) to guide the student’s high school experience and prepare the student for postsecondary education or training and career.
IB waiver: This form is used only if you are a full IB diploma candidate and plan to waive your PE, CTE, or High School and Beyond Plan requirements.
Middle School Transcript Opt Out Form (Class of 2024 and beyond): This removes your middle school credits from your high school transcript. This is permanent.
PE waiver: This form is used to waive the second year of PE. This needs to be turned in AFTER you have successfully completed at least 150 hours or two seasons of a sport. This is due at the end of your 11th grade year!
3rd Year Math Alternative Form: This form is for upcoming SENIORS who will be taking an alternative math course instead of Algebra 2. By completing this form you are understanding that you will be meeting state requirements for graduation with a 3rd year math alternative, but will not be meeting College Academic Distribution Requirements for attending a 4-year college.

Counselor Contact Information:

THIS SPRING THERE WILL BE GRADE-LEVEL APPOINTMENT DATES PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS TO MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH THEIR COUNSELOR TO REVIEW THEIR SELECTION! **STAY TUNED**