Registration

Updates for 2023-2024 school year: 

• Registration for the 24-25 school year will begin in February 2024. Prior to students completing their registration forms, there was an Advisory Lessons and our annual PSSC/Running Start Information Night.
• Math pathway for 9th and 10th grade students: We will now have MYP Math 4 and MYP Math 5. This two year sequence covers Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. It is intended to prepare students for IB Math in 11th grade. 
• PSSC now has an ONLINE application. Their application closes March 8th. Please visit their site for details. 

Key resources that will be helpful for registration:

• Interactive Course Catalog: Read course descriptions here. 

• Elective Video Descriptions: Need help deciding between different classes or levels?  Hear from MRHS teachers!

• Demo of how to use the Online Course Catalog

A final note about applying to PSSC and Running Start - the registration form walks through your next steps. You will also complete the MRHS registration request form.  

In order to graduate, a full 24 credits are needed. Credits demonstrate that a student has passed a class. Counselors think of courses as either Yearlong or Semester. For 2020-2021, a semester and a quarter are worth the same number of credits. 

To see your current progress with your credits:

• Login to StudentVue
• Click "Course History"
  • This shows a colorful chart that notes your completed and in progress credits
• Click "Show Details"
  • Scroll below the colorful chart to see a table breakdown of the credits you have earned, the credits you are enrolled in, and what credit categories still need to be met.

Note: Course History does not show current Running Start or PSSC courses. Those are added after the grades have been posted to your transcript.

Current Graduation Requirements

Enrollment for MRHS has moved online. Click the Online Enrollment button to learn more about what is needed to get your student enrolled with us!

Online Enrollment

To learn more about life at MRHS as a new student, explore our New Student Guide. 

Our Course Catalog allows students and families to read more about the different classes offered at Mount Rainier. This page is arranged by the various content areas with descriptions that pop up when you hover over the course name. You can search by content area to find out more about our classes. 

To learn more about our classes, we also have a video library. While we try our best to have this library updated with current courses, not all courses are guaranteed to be available every year. Unfortunately we do not have all courses with video descriptions but we have tried to get a majority. In this collection of videos, our staff share about what you learn in each course. The courses are named by "content area_Course name" (for example - Art_Ceramics 1).

As a 9th grader, you are entering into high school. At MRHS, you will be taking courses that prepare you for the IB Program and help build your critical thinking skills. When picking your classes remember:

• Starting with the 2022-2023 school year, all 9th graders will take MYP Math 4. This is a part of a two year sequence to cover Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 content. This will prepare you for IB Math in 11th grade.
• You will be taking a World Language in 9th and 10th grade. You will take two years of the same language.
  • Currently we offer: Spanish, Heritage Spanish (if you understand/speak Spanish at home), and French. 
• Whatever you take will help meet needed credit requirements.
  • We do recommend taking a PE or Fine Arts course since those categories can be more difficult to meet later on.
• Students can start planning for their 11th grade courses by looking under the Program Options tab. 

Learn more about joining the MRHS 'Ramily' by joining us at Future Ram Night.

Counselors will be working with our feeder schools to register for 9th grade classes and will be hosting family sessions for students that are new to our district in late spring.

9th Grade Registration Form Example

For our 10th graders, there is a lot of continuation from 9th grade.

• Starting in 2022-2023, the math sequence will be MYP Math 4 (9th grade), followed by MYP Math 5 (10th grade). 
  • This two year sequence prepares students for IB Math in junior year and covers Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
• Continue with your current World Language to get your second year. While you need 2 credits of World Language for graduation, many 4 year colleges/universities want 3 years of the same language. 
• Students can start planning for their 11th grade courses by looking at the Program Options tab. Some considerations include:
  • If a student is interested in Running Start, they might want to get PE out of the way.
  • If a student is interested in PSSC, they might want to make sure they have at least 1.0 Fine Arts Credit.
  • If a student is interested in the Full IB Diploma, they want to ensure that they have completed MYP Math 5 by the end of 10th grade. 
  • If you have not yet gotten your health credit, you will likely Health as a 10th grade student. 

10th Grade Registration Form Example

When registering for 11th grade courses, students have more options in terms of their program. Each program has its benefits and there is not a correct pathway. As a student, work to identify what challenges you are ready for and see if there is a program that will help you on the path to the future you choose.

11th Grade Registration Form Example

When registering for 12th grade courses remember:

• Keep your transcript rigorous - 
  • Check on your CADR requirements and other requirements for college applications.
  • A 4th year of Math and/or Science help keep your applications competitive.
  • Take classes that relate to what you might pursue after graduation.
• Make sure you have your needed credits -
  • Check your Course History to ensure that you have all needed credits for graduation.
• If you want to join a specific program as a senior, make sure you meet the requirements and apply. Programs open to seniors include PSSC and Running Start.

12th Grade Registration Form Example

The below programs become options for students entering 11th grade. Each program has its own benefits and challenges. When thinking through your plan, think about what might be the best fit for you.

Since going virtual, we have tried to record more of our presentations and hope to share that with you. Below are the following videos:

• 11th Grade Course Planning (provides an overview of general MRHS curriculum, the IB Diploma Programme, Running Start, and PSSC)
• PSSC/Running Start Information Night
• Current IB and MYP Program information

To hear from our teachers about individual MRHS courses, we invite you to explore this video collection where courses are arranged by Content Area_Course Title. Please note that these videos have been collected previously and may not accurately reflect current courses. The finalized list of courses is available on student registration forms (available mid/late February).