Registration information for 2026-27

Current 8th grade students and parents are invited to our Registration Meetings at JHS:

Saturday, January 17, 10:00 -11:00 AM - or - Tuesday, January 20 from 6:00-7:00 PM

Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will start registering for 2026-27 on Thursday, January 22

Gold Rush Parent-Student-Teacher Night will be TBD in August at JHS

Contact your School Counselor with registration questions

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Counselors start the registration process for the following year beginning in January. We visit the middle schools to help incoming 9th grade students select their classes as well as provide information about high school in general. Counselors also speak with current high school students during the months of January and February to help ensure they select classes that keep them on track towards graduation as well as tailor their coursework to suit their individual needs and interests. Registration is completed by the student online through the Infinite Campus student portal with the assistance of Counselors and teachers.

Welcome Jefferson High School Class of 2030

This first slideshow helps guide current 8th grade students through the Jefferson 9th grade registration process taking place when Counselors visit middle schools in January and February.

The second presentation is from our Jefferson Registration Meetings on Saturday, January 17 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, and Tuesday, January 20 from 6:00-7:00 PM.

High School Activities Night at JHS (Athletics and Fine Arts):

Thursday, March 26, 6:00 PM

Cavalier Day for 9th grade:

Friday, August 14

Freshman year registration presentation

Parent Orientation.pptx.pdf

Incoming Freshman Registration Worksheet

Use the Registration Worksheet to get you started and the Course Guide for more information on classes as you are registering. Jefferson Counselors will use this worksheet when visiting middle schools.

9th Grade Course Options Handout

Incoming Freshman Registration Worksheet.docx

EL Registration Worksheet

English Language support is available at all of our Sioux Falls high schools. Work with your current teachers to choose which class versions are the best fit for you during your first year of high school. Jefferson counselors and teachers are available to help if you have questions about core requirements or elective classes.

Incoming EL Freshman Worksheet .docx

Sheltered EL Worksheet .docx

Class of 2029: Soph Year

Use the Registration Worksheet to get you started and the Course Guide for more information on classes as you register. Counselors will use these worksheets when visiting with students.

Sophomore Year Registration Information

Soph Registration Worksheet.docx

Class of 2028: Junior Year

Use the Registration Worksheet to get you started and the Course Guide for more information on classes as you register. Counselors will use these worksheets when visiting with students.

Junior Registration Information

Junior Registration Worksheet.docx

Class of 2027: Senior Year

As you register for your senior year be sure to use the credit check template with your transcript and current schedule to see that you register for classes you need next year to earn your high school diploma. Be sure to check the SFSD Course Guide for more information about classes at Jefferson along with information about CTE and dual credit opportunities.

Senior Year Registration Information

PLP Diploma (1).pdf

23-24 Course Code Sheet

Career Technical Education Academy

Take a look at course offerings at the Career and Technical Education Academy before diving in to program videos to learn more. From carpentry to media arts, culinary arts, welding, cyber security, automotive, health careers, engineering, aviation, and robotics - CTE has it all under one roof.

CTE Course Grid Handout - updated July 2025 symbol and color version.pdf

Visual Arts Classes

Check out the recommended progression of Visual Arts classes at Jefferson.

Pre-requisites infographic copy.pdf

INFINITE CAMPUS

COURSE GUIDE

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CTE Academy Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get enrolled in a CTE course and what do I do if I am not sure what I am interested in?

Students register for CTE Academy classes through their home high school. If you do not know which classes would be best for you, we have a class called “CTE Academy Exploration”. This Exploration class will introduce students to all content areas offered at the CTE Academy.

What time do you offer classes?

We offer classes during three block times:

Block 1- 7:45-9:25

Block 2- 9:40-11:20

Block 3- 1:20-3:00

When can I start to take classes at the CTE Academy?

We offer classes to students in grades 9-12.

How many high school credits will I earn?

Students earn one (1.0) full credit each semester for 1 CTE Academy class. In addition, a student may earn another .5 credit of English if they take an integrated class alongside a CTE Academy class. We offer Speech, Creative Writing, English for College Readiness, and Research & Technical Writing.

Can my student earn college credit at CTE?

Yes, there are dual credit and concurrent post high school credit opportunities available in various content areas.

Does attending the CTE Academy cost anything?

Not if your student attends a Sioux Falls public high school. If you are out-of-district, you must talk to your home school. However, in some courses, there may be a fee for college credit or individual project/ event costs.

Is there a certain type of student that CTE classes are intended for?

No, anyone in high school can attend the CTE Academy, whether you are planning on going to a technical college, a 4-year institution, in-state, out-of-state, or going straight into the world of work. We have something for everyone, no matter what type of learner you are.

How important is attendance at the CTE Academy?

Because we run 100-minute blocks, attendance is critical. Students earn one (1.0) full credit in their content area, with the exception of Integrated English which is an additional .5 credit, each semester. This means that every class period you are absent, you are actually missing 2 regular class periods at the home school, in addition to whatever content/practice that was completed that day. As part of the Sioux Falls School District, the CTE Academy follows the Sioux Falls school calendar and attendance policies.

How does my student get from their home school to their class at CTE?

The School District provides, free of charge to Sioux Falls students, a bus from their home school to the CTE Academy and back again. This bus service will get the student to their class and back again on time for the next class or end of day activities.

How does a CTE class benefit my student?

CTE classes are South Dakota Department of Education approved classes that allow your student to experience career fields before heading off to college, technical school, or the workforce. All of the CTE Academy classes offer hands-on learning opportunities.