Timeline

What IS it??

January 2013
Counselors begin Take annual preregistration for next year’s secondary classes, educational goal
reviewing the graduation setting, long term planning and college/career preparation and roll them into one
plan, secondary courses, program – and then add 24/7 online access throughout the 6 years of secondary
and program information
education and you have RISD’s new 6 Year Plan! Here are just a few of the
with students and
parents. positives:

 The focus is changed from course selection for next year to educational
planning throughout secondary education, and beyond. Class selection
becomes an integral part of education rather than a once a year event.
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 Planning for all six
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years at one time, on one page, makes the flow of subjects
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PLAN opens in RPortal. clear. It also helps ensure that a required class is not forgotten.
Students and parents  It becomes easy to see that taking credit classes in junior high will allow more
enter courses throughout electives in high school.
each year of the 6 Year
Plan. Plan for 6 ~ Register for 1

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March 1 Q: Online? But I don’t have internet access at home!!
A: No worries!
2013-2014 courses in
PLAN are no longer  Your child can print it and bring it home for you to review
available for students to  Use a computer at the public library
change. Courses for 2014-  Use a smart device
2015 and beyond will Q: I’m not tech savvy, what if I need help?
remain open for changes.
A: You’ve got it! Check in the bar on the left of this newsletter for a link to our
website with tutorials – both written and visual.
Q: What if I make a mistake?
A: Your counselor has your back! Each student’s counselor will personally
review each and every plan when you’re finished.
Q: How do I approve the plan?
A: The program will email parents a notification to approve the plan
Helpful Links electronically OR a copy can be printed at school or home to be signed.
Q: If it’s all online, why did I receive a paper course card to fill out and return?
A: During this first year, some schools will still use a course card in addition to
the online system just to be sure.
This site includes Q: This sounds like a great plan! When can I get started?
every document A: Soon! Check the timeline on the left and get ready to...
you need to build the Enjoy using the 6 Year Plan!