Curriculum & Registration

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Don't just pick your classes ... plan your future!

Did you know that the classes you choose today can save you time and money in the future? If you have some idea of what you want to do post-high school, the courses you select now can help get you there faster. And if you are still exploring possible career choices, high school is a great opportunity to try new things to find out what you love (or don't love!)

We've made it easier than ever for you to plan your future. Our Pathways & Possibilities program helps students EXPLORE career options, and PLAN their class schedules each year to help them ACHIEVE those specific career goals.

Are you ready for your future?

Registration

Online registration begins January 25 and ends February 5

*NOTE: To finish registering, each student must have 17 selected courses (6 courses first semester/6 courses second semester/5 alternates)

Follow these 5 easy steps to register for next year’s courses:

Review the graduation requirements to make sure you’re on track for graduation
Pick your core courses in English (Language Arts), social studies, math, science, art, health and physical education
Think about what you want to accomplish after high school and make sure you’re doing all you can to prepare now
Explore electives courses in our Universal Electives and four Pathways areas
Fill out your Course Builder and register for classes in PowerSchool

If you need any assistance please contact your student's Pony Center.

stillwater area high school course registration & academic planning guide

Graduation
Requirements

Explore the
Pathways

Do you love to express yourself or showcase your talents?

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Were you the kid who sold lemonade or mowed lawns every summer?

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Are you passionate about helping others?

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Curious about how things work? Don’t want to sit at a desk all day?

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Employment
or Military

Vocational, Technical
or Community College

Vocational and Technical Schools Community College

Century College, Dunwoody, St. Paul Tech

English: 8 credits
Math: 6 credits
Science: 6 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Not required
Arts: 2 credits

Community College

Century College, Normandale, Anoka-Ramsey

English: 8 credits
Math: 6 credits
Science: 6 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Not required
Arts: 2 credits

Four Year
College

Traditional Four Year College

St. Cloud, Mankato, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout

English: 8 credits
Math: 6-8 credits
Science: 6-8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Completion of Level 2
Arts: 2 credits

Selective Four Year College

University of Minnesota, Gustavus, St. Olaf, UW-Madison

English: 8 credits
Math: 8 credits
Science: 8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Completion of Level 3 or 4
Arts: 2 credits

Highly Selective College

Harvard, Carleton, MIT

English: 8 credits
Math: 8 credits
Science: 8 credits
Social Studies: 8 credits
World Language: Completion of Level 4 or 5 (AP level desirable)
Arts: 2+ credits