Class Registration

Simley held a High School Registration Night for incoming 9th-grade families in January. The event gave families an overview of the high school registration process, important information regarding graduation requirements, and helpful support to make sure students are registered for the classes that will meet their interests and set them up for success.

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Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses juniors and seniors can take to earn college credit. Teachers who teach an AP course must go through rigorous summer training and stay current with the ever-changing college curriculum.

Simley offers the following AP courses:

• AP Calculus AB
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Human Geography
• AP Language & Composition
• AP Literature & Composition
• AP Physics
• AP Psychology
• AP Statistics
• AP Studio Art
• AP World History

AP classes and exams are developed by the College Board. College credits are determined by the score a student earns on their AP exam and the individual college's AP credit policies.

Learn more about the AP policies of different colleges

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective prepares students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility and success. The program places the academically average (generally 2.0-3.5 GPA) students in advanced classes. AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.

AVID is not a remedial program, college outreach program, or free ride. Students in AVID possess average reading and math skills but have the drive to improve their organizational, time-management, and social skills so that they may find academic success on every level. Many AVID students will be a first-generation college student, so they tend to be highly motivated.

AVID Expectations

AVID students will:

• use and carry all materials for every class in their AVID binder.
• take Cornell Notes or use learning logs each day, in every class.
• model good responsibility and character for their peers in all classes.
• commit to two hours of homework each night (combined time for all classes).

Parent Support

Parents can support AVID students by:

• showing interest in their student's progress in school.
• talking to their student about school.
• showing interest in their student's classes and his/her performance in class.
• praising their student's strengths and helping him/her find ways to improve in areas of weakness.
• asking to look at your student's binder.
• reviewing your student's tutorial request forms to see what kind of question he/she is asking in class.

Apply to AVID

Simley is a part of the national Center for Advanced Professional Studies Network, in collaboration with the other TriDistrict high schools, South St. Paul High School and Two Rivers High School.

As part of the network, Simley offers CAPS courses that give students an in-depth look at different industries with the help of local businesses. Students report to the business for class and learn directly from employees, with support from TriDistrict high school teachers.

Students complete the class with high school Language Arts credits and have the opportunity to earn an internship in the spring. The goal of the courses is to give students hands-on experience in a chosen career field so they can make informed choices about the college education or career path that fits them best.

Current Courses

• TriDistrict CAPS Business & Entrepreneurship in partnership with Evolve Workplace and Minnesota Aurora Soccer Club
• TriDistrict CAPS Computer Science & Information Technology in partnership with ISD 197 and Vivacity Tech
• TriDistrict CAPS Healthcare in partnership with Twin Cities Orthopedics Training Haus and Inver Hills Community College
• TriDistrict CAPS Natural Resources, Sustainability, and Food Systems in partnership with Dodge Nature Center
• TriDistrict Transportation & Skilled Trades in partnership with North American Trailer

Course Benefits

• Up to 9 Simley High School elective and English credits
• Opportunity for an internship with a local business
• In-depth understanding of a career field
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience
• Select opportunities for college credit

Program Information & Application

Post-secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a statewide program that allows students in grades 10-12 to earn college credit while still in high school. Courses are typically offered on the college campus or online, and PSEO class grades are included on the student's college transcript.

Each participating college and university sets their own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses and programs. Students must meet the PSEO eligibility requirements.

Learn more about enrolling in PSEO

If you would like to enroll in PSEO, the following PSEO Agreement must be completed and returned to your school counselor on or before May 30.

PSEO Agreement 

The Notice of Student Registration form will not become available until a student has completed their PSEO Agreement by the deadline. After a student receives the signed Notice of Student Registration form from their school counselor, they will need to complete their portion of the form and turn it into the college.  

The Notice of Student Registration must be completed each semester and submitted to the college. You won't be allowed to register for classes until you have turned this form into the college.