Registration

Creative Arts Registration and Course Guide

Your success at Creative Arts Secondary School (CASS) is important to us and planning for your future is what course registration is all about! Decisions regarding your education are among the most important choices you will make in life. To support your graduation and increase opportunities in your future, please be sure to select courses that meet graduation requirements, match your career and artistic interests, and that will help you pursue future goals. We Are Here To Support You!

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Future CASS Students - Enroll Today!

Contact the SPPS Student Placement Center to enroll at Creative Arts Secondary School.
If accepted, please attend our New Student Registration on May 1, 2025 anytime from 4:00-7:00. Allow 20-30 minutes to complete registration form.
If you cannot attend the New Student Registration, the below online registration forms are now available.

Grades 6-8 Registration Form

Grades 9-12 Registration Form

Registration Guidelines

At Creative Arts Secondary School, students are given the responsibility of choosing their classes for the upcoming school year. Counselors will come into the classrooms to help students register and update their course planner. In August, students will be able to see their schedule for the upcoming school year in Campus Student.

Students, please take time to explore opportunities and thoughtfully choose your classes. Our building schedule is created based on student registrations, so students will not be allowed to change courses selected during registration after schedules have been created.

Step 1: Explore Your Options

The Course Catalog lists all courses and course descriptions offered at Creative Arts Secondary School. Please note that many of our courses rotate every other year.

Step 2: Select your Courses

Download, print or create a copy of the registration form.

Step 3: Enter your selected courses into Campus Student

You do not need to do this on your own. Counselors will be visiting your classroom in March to help you with completing your course selection in Campus.

6th Graders

Students and their parents should complete the 6th Grade Registration Form to help us learn more about your skills, interests, and needs.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FORM

All 6th graders will take courses that develop academic skills in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking.

Reader's Workshop 6
Writer's Workshop 6
Math 6
Earth Science 6
Minnesota Studies 6

A 6th grade schedule will also include courses that help support the transition to middle school, social and emotional learning, career development, and wellness.

Foundations 6
Daily Connection
Physical Education
Health

In addition, students will have the opportunity to experience arts rotation courses.

Music
Theatre
Visual Arts

7th Graders

Download, print or create a copy of the 7th grade registration form. You will need to register for a total of 32 credits.

1 credit = 1 quarter of a course
32 credits includes both required and elective courses.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FORM

All 7th graders will take courses that develop academic skills in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking.

ELA Workshop 7 or 8 (Seventh and eighth graders are grouped together in these classes and the curriculum rotates each year)
Pre-Algebra
Physical Science or Life Science (Seventh and eighth graders are grouped together in these classes and the curriculum rotates each year)
American Studies 7 or Global Studies 8 (Seventh and eighth graders are grouped together in these classes and the curriculum rotates each year)

A 7th grade schedule will also include courses that help support the transition to middle school, social and emotional learning, career development, and wellness.

Foundations 7
Daily Connect
Physical Education

8th Graders

Download, print or create a copy of the 8th grade registration form. You will need to register for a total of 32 credits.

1 credit = 1 quarter of a course
32 credits includes both required and elective courses.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FORM

All 8th graders will take courses that develop academic skills in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking.

ELA Workshop 7 or 8 (Seventh and eighth graders are grouped together in these classes and the curriculum rotates each year)
Algebra 1
Physical Science or Life Science (Seventh and eighth graders are grouped together in these classes and the curriculum rotates each year)
American Studies 7 or Global Studies 8 (Seventh and eighth graders are grouped together in these classes and the curriculum rotates each year)

A 8th grade schedule will also include courses that help to prepare for the transition to high school, social and emotional learning, career development, and wellness.

Foundations 8
Daily Connect
Physical Education

9th Graders

Download, print or create a copy of the 9th grade registration form. You will need to register for a total of 32 credits.

1 credit = 1 quarter of a course
32 credits includes both required and elective courses.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FORM

All 9th graders will be automatically registered for 9th grade courses required for graduation.

English 9
Integrated Math I
Integrated Science
Human Geography

Students must complete specific elective requirements by the end of their 12th grade year.

Critical Ethnic Studies (2 credits)
Fine Arts (4 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
Health (2 credits)
Business, Family & Consumer Science, or Industrial Technology (2 credits)
20 additional Elective Credits

Consider taking an advance course:

AP Human Geography
AP Studio Art

Benefits of taking an advanced course in high school:

Challenge yourself
Develop strong academic skills
Receive a boost in GPA
Prepare for college-level coursework
Earn college credit for free!

10th Graders

Download, print or create a copy of the 10th grade registration form. You will need to register for a total of 32 credits.

1 credit = 1 quarter of a course
32 credits includes both required and elective courses.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FORM

All 10th graders will be automatically registered for 10th grade courses required for graduation.

English 10
Integrated Math II
Biology
Human Geography
Health

Students must complete specific elective requirements by the end of their 12th grade year.

Critical Ethnic Studies (2 credits)
Fine Arts (4 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
Health (2 credits)
Business, Family & Consumer Science, or Industrial Technology (2 credits)
20 additional Elective Credits

Consider taking an advance course:

AP English Language & Composition
AP Human Geography
AP Studio Art
SPPS Career Pathway Courses
PSEO Courses

Benefits of taking an advanced course in high school:

Challenge yourself
Develop strong academic skills
Receive a boost in GPA
Prepare for college-level coursework
Earn college credit for free!

11th Graders

Download, print or create a copy of the 11th grade registration form. You will need to register for a total of 32 credits for a full class schedule.

1 credit = 1 quarter of a course
32 credits includes both required and elective courses.
If you plan to do late start or early release next year, you can register for less than 32 credits as long as you are on-track to graduate by the start of the school year.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FORM

All 11th graders will be automatically registered for 11th grade courses required for graduation.

English 11
Algebra 2
CIS Physics by Inquiry OR Chemistry (12th grade)
Government
Economics

Students must complete specific elective requirements by the end of their 12th grade year.

Critical Ethnic Studies (2 credits)
Fine Arts (4 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
Health (2 credits)
Business, Family & Consumer Science, or Industrial Technology (2 credits)
20 additional Elective Credits

Consider taking an advance course:

AP English Language & Composition
Pre-Calculus
AP Studio Art
SPPS Career Pathway Courses
PSEO Courses

Benefits of taking an advanced course in high school:

Challenge yourself
Develop strong academic skills
Receive a boost in GPA
Prepare for college-level coursework
Earn college credit for free!

12th Graders

Download, print or create a copy of the 12th grade registration form. You will need to register for a total of 32 credits for a full class schedule.

1 credit = 1 quarter of a course
32 credits includes both required and elective courses.
If you plan to do late start or early release next year, you can register for less than 32 credits as long as you are on-track to graduate by the start of the school year.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FORM

All 12th graders will be automatically registered for 12th grade courses required for graduation.

English 12
Algebra 2*
CIS Physics by Inquiry*
Government
Economics

* If credit requirements has not yet been met

Students must complete specific elective requirements by the end of their 12th grade year.

Critical Ethnic Studies (2 credits)
Fine Arts (4 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
Health (2 credits)
Business, Family & Consumer Science, or Industrial Technology (2 credits)
20 additional Elective Credits

Consider taking an advance course:

AP English Language & Composition
Pre-Calculus
AP Studio Art
SPPS Career Pathway Courses
PSEO Courses

Benefits of taking an advanced course in high school:

Challenge yourself
Develop strong academic skills
Receive a boost in GPA
Prepare for college-level coursework
Earn college credit for free!

If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor. School Counselors are assigned by Last names.

Students with the last names A-L: Ms. Ashley Rignell (ashley.rignell@spps.org)

Students with the last names M-Z: Ms. Erika Huss (erika.huss@spps.org)

General Information

College & Career Planning

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

Graduation Requirements (opens in new window/tab)

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

Course Offerings

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Acting Beginning

Course Number: P405111
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2023-2024, 2025-2026, 2027-2028).

Performing Arts

Acting Intermediate

Course Number: P405121
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2023-2024, 2025-2026, 2027-2028) Must take Acting Beginning before Acting Intermediate or plan for it in the same year.

Performing Arts

Acting, Advanced

Course Number: P405131
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2023-2024, 2025-2026, 2027-2028) Must take Acting Intermediate before Acting Advanced or plan for it in the same year.

Performing Arts

Algebra 1

Course Number: M303051
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements:

Mathematics

American Studies 7

Course Number: H301201
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2025-2026, 2027-2028). American Studies 7 is taken in 7th or 8th grade.

Social Studies

AP Eng Lang & Comp

Course Number: L455201
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in EVEN school years (2024-2025, 2026-2027, 2028-2029). This course can be taken in Grades 10, 11 or 12.

Language Arts

AP Engl Lit & Comp

Course Number: L453211
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2023-2024, 2025-2026, 2027-2028) This course is taken in 10th, 11th or 12th Grade.

Language Arts

AP Human Geography

Course Number: H452211
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in EVEN school years (2024-2025, 2026-2027). This course is taken in 9th or 10th grade.

Social Studies

AP Studio Art

Course Number: V436001
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements:

Visual Arts

AP US History

Course Number: H454101
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2025-2026, 2027-2028). This course is taken in 11th or 12th grade.

Social Studies

AP World History: Modern

Course Number: H453101
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2025-2026, 2027-2028). This course is taken in 9th or 10th grade.

Social Studies

Art, Beginning

Course Number: V300111
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2023-2024, 2025-2026, 2027-2028). This course can be taken in 7th or 8th grade.

Visual Arts

Art, Intermediate

Course Number: V300121
Credits/Term: 1
Planning Requirements: This course is offered in ODD school years (2023-2024, 2025-2026, 2027-2028). This course can be taken in 7th or 8th grade. Must take Art, Beginning before Art, Intermediate, or plan for it in the same year.