Course Guide

WELCOME TO THE REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE!

Your success at Harding is important to us and creating your future is what course registration this is all about. Decisions regarding your education are among the most important choices you will make in life.

To support your graduation and open the doors of opportunity in your future, select courses that meet graduation requirements, match your career goals, and challenge you. We encourage all students to make use of the variety of resources to make a thoughtful plan. Share your ideas with your teachers and counselors. They can provide a variety of insights and suggest new experiences.

Student, school counselor and assistant principal pose for photo outside Harding High School front office

How To Register for Classes

General Information

Below is a timeline for general information and processes for selecting classes for the next school year. Details of a student's schedule with a specific teacher and period are provided in August.

Students that have been assigned to Harding will be able to register in Campus Student Portal using their SPPS active directory username and password.
Students who are new to the district and cannot access Campus Student Portal may come to the Harding Main Office to fill out a class registration form.

Materials needed for registration and instructions are available in this slideshow.

Registration Guidelines

At Harding High School, students are given the responsibility of choosing their classes for the upcoming school year. After a student registers for their classes, they will have an individual meeting with a counselor to review their course selections.

A week before school starts, students are able to view their schedule online and email their counselor with any errors. Once the school year begins, the following policy is in place:

Schedule errors will be corrected the first 2 days of Quarter 1 and BEFORE Quarter 3.
Even though classes are graded quarterly, classes are scheduled either semester-long or year-long so students may not drop classes at the end of Quarter 1 or Quarter 3.
If a student would like to drop a class, it will only be approved for very limited reasons. Exceptions may be made with administrative and teacher approval only for the following reasons:
1. medical reasons
2. inappropriate academic placement
3. mandated by a student’s IEP

If approved, students must complete the “Drop/Add Form” which can be picked up in the Counseling Office. Parent signature is required.

If a student drops a class after mid-quarter, an “N” will be awarded for the class. Reminder: An “N” will negatively impact a student’s cumulative GPA.

Current Students Grades 9-11

To register for the next school year, students currently in grades 9-11 will receive directions in their Advisory class during the month of March.

February 24-28, 2025 - Registration materials will be distributed in Advisory. This is a week for teachers to give course recommendations to students.
March 3- 24, 2025- 9th-11th Grade students will meet individually with their counselor to finalize class selections

Get started by reviewing the Advisory Presentation and then opening the course guide.

Step 1: Review the Planning SHeets

To prepare for course selection on Monday, February 24 students should download their grade-level planning sheet and complete in notability. These are for planning purposes and do not need to be turned in. These planning sheets should be reviewed with parents/guardians.

Class of 2028Registering for 10th Grade

Class of 2027 Registering for 11th Grade

Class of 2026 Registering for 12th Grade

Step 2: Find Electives

SPPS requires 20 total credits over 4 years of elective classes.

See what electives Harding offers

Step 3: Complete the Registration form using Campus Student Portal

New Student & 9th Grade

Academic Information

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

AVID is designed to support students for success in a college-preparatory path and help prepare students in gaining admittance to a four-year college or university.

College & Career Planning

As the workforce becomes more technologically oriented, it is increasingly important for all students to think about education beyond high school.

College Access Programs

Within each high school there exist programs to assist students in the college planning process.

College in the Schools (CIS)

College in the Schools is a partnership between the University of Minnesota and area high schools.

Grading

Grading and Assessment Policy + Grade Reporting, Ranking and Honors

Graduation Requirements (opens in new window/tab)

Saint Paul Public Schools requires 86 total credits to graduate from high school.

Graduation with Distinction in American Indian Studies

Harding students now have the opportunity to earn a special distinction recognizing their achievements in the American Indian Studies Program.

International Baccalaureate

As an IB World School, Harding is a member of the International Baccalaureate Organization, which is a growing team of over 4,200 internationally-minded schools that provide students with quality college preparation in over 146 countries worldwide.

NCAA Eligibility

If you plan to compete in athletics at the college level, you need to start researching the NCAA Eligibility Requirements.

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options

A program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school.

Student Assistance

Learn more about Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Section 504 Accommodations.