Counseling

Registration takes place in January each year. Information will go out to students and families to help them make the best class choices for each student. More information will be coming soon!

• Registration Webpage

For the 2024-2025 school year, schedule change requests will be made using an online form found here. Students will have the opportunity to change schedules twice during the school year.  The first opportunity will be before the start of the school year, running from Wednesday, August 7th to Wednesday, August 14th.  The second opportunity for T2 and T3 changes will be Monday, November 11th to Friday, November 15th prior to the end of the first trimester. Upon completion and submission of the online request change form, students will be able to view approved changes to their schedule in the Campus Portal by the beginning of the next term. 

Schedules will not be changed for the following reasons:

·       Rearrange classes within their schedules

·       Request teacher or class period changes

·       Change electives that were selected during the registration process

·       Request a study hall or condensed day during a specific period

Course changes will be approved on a space in class available basis for limited reasons:

·       A failed prerequisite course (including senior credit needed for graduation)

·       Change in IEP or 504 Plan

·       Health Plan

·       PSEO

Families of students with IEPs should contact their case manager with questions regarding schedule change requests.

ISD 196 High School Pass Grade Option Policy

Pass Grade Option Form

Advanced Placement Classes (AP)

 AP classes are college level classes offered at RHS. At the completion of the course, students take a comprehensive exam which is graded on a 5-point scale. Most colleges award credit for scores of 3 or higher but some require scores of at least 4.

AP Biology
AP US History
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP US History
AP Studio Art
AP Music
AP European History
AP World History
AP Psychology    
AP Pre Calculus    
AP Calculus AB and BC
AP Micro, Macro Economics
AP Statistics             
AP Computer Science
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition

College in the Schools (CIS)

CIS is concurrent enrollment that allows students to take college courses at RHS through the University of Minnesota. Student's earn credit after successful completion of the course. Grades earned will be on a students permanent high school AND college transcript.

CIS Physiology
CIS French
CIS Spanish
CIS German
CIS Chinese
CIS Intro to College Composition
CIS Intro to Fiction
CIS Intro to Public Speaking
CIS Intro to Animal Science
CIS Creative Problem Solving

 InCollege English

In a student's 11th grade year they have the option of taking InCollege English. This course consists of both Inver Hills Writing And Research Skills and Introduction to Literature. This course will give students 3 high school credits and 8 college English credits. Final grades are permanent on both a student’s high school AND college transcript.

Post Seconday Enrollment Option (PSEO)

PSEO is a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to earn college credit tuition free while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college courses. With traditional PSEO, these courses are generally offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Final grades are permanent on both a student's high school AND college transcript.

Freshman Academy

2025 Summer School
For more information contact your student's counselor.

Summer Session I will meet all weekdays June 9 – June 26 (no class June 19).  
Summer Session II will meet all weekdays June 30 - July 18 (no class July 3-4)..  
4 class periods available per day, starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m.

Summer School Sign Up
Summer School Expectations

Individual Counseling- Our counselors are always available to answer questions students or their parents may have regarding registration, future plans, social/emotional problems, and other issues. Use the links below to schedule an appointment.

Group Counseling

• Grief Group through Park Nicollet Growing through Grief program
• Anxiety Group
• Other Groups as needs arise

*if you think you or your student could benefit from a group, reach out to your counselor for more information.

Reach out if you or someone you know needs help

Minnesota Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)

Dakota County Crisis Response Unit 952-891-7171

Suzette Scheele, Dakota County Parent Advocate for Children with Mental Illness

• Suzette facilitates parent and siblings support groups, can help parents navigate the mental health system, offers training to students, parents, staff
• 651-645-2948, ext. 102, sscheele@nami.org

Helpful Resources

Shoulder to Shoulder (Helpful site for parents of teenagers)

Time to Talk CDC - Uncomfortable But Important

Warning Signs of Suicide and Prevention

Dakota County Community Resource Guide

Cultural Family Advocates

School Social Worker - Jim Ciemny

The goal of the social work program is to partner directly with families, educators, students, and our communities to address and overcome barriers to academic achievement. Ultimately this partnership provides the necessary support and guidance that are essential to academic success and sound life decisions. 

Associated Clinic of Psychology

School-linked and co-located services include individual therapy, family therapy, individual skills training, and family skills training. Our dedicated providers work closely with the child’s family and school to provide collaborative care.

Empower U

This online tool is intended to equip students with the skills they need to be resilient, self-directed learners and reach their goals. This program is a blended approach of online lessons with robust embedded coaching helps expand districts capacity to meet the urgent need to support student wellbeing and mental health.

ISD 196 Virtual Calm Room

Change to Chill

Helpful RHS Links:

• RHS College Application Flow Chart
• RHS College Application Process Newsletter
• Senior Bookmark
• Going to College Presentation

Click Below for information on several 4 year college topics:

• What college is best for me?
• How do I apply to colleges?
• How do I get my transcript sent to a college?
• How do I get a teacher letter of recommendation?
• How do I get a counselor letter of recommendation?
• How do I send my ACT/SAT to a college?
• How do I apply for financial aid?
• How do I apply for scholarships?
• How do I make make sure I am NCAA eligible

Helpful RHS Links:

• RHS College Application Flow Chart
• RHS College Application Process Newsletter
• Senior Bookmark
• Going to College Presentation

Community and Technical College Resources:

• What College is Best for me?
• How do I apply to college? - 2 year school will apply direct to institution 
• How do I apply for financial aid?
• How do I apply for scholarships?
• Top Earning 2 Year Degrees
• 2 Year Colleges that Offer a 4 Year Experience

Apprenticeship Resources:

• MN Department of Labor

Learn More abut the US military branches HERE

US Service Academies

• US Air Force Academy
• US Merchant Marine Academy
• US Military Academy
• US Naval Academy

ROTC

• Air Force ROTC
• Army ROTC
• Navy ROTC

If you are interested in speaking with a recruiter, they come to RHS to meet with students. Sign up in Naviance!

Click on “Student” > “Single Sign On” > “Colleges” > “College Visits” (Military visits are located here with college visits)

RHS has several Career Exploration Tools in Naviance including 3 assessments available to all students:

• Career Cluster Finder
• Strengths Explorer
• Career Interest Profiler

Other career resources:

• Bureau of Labor and Statistics Career Guide
• The Princeton Review Career Test
• The Vocational Information Center
• Career Cruising - careers/colleges/financial aid. USERNAME and PASSWORD must be obtained in counseling office

Every year in April, all juniors have the opportunity to take the ACT test for free at RHS. If you are looking for ways to prepare to take this test or to improve your score, RHS offers options for ACT test prep. Click here for information about the ACT and see below for test prep options.

RHS ACT Prep Course

• Description
• Sign Up

Naviance ACT Prep

• Naviance Log In (Planner > Test Prep)