Use this guide as a general planning tool when registering for classes so you are prepared for your post-high school education! Check the admission requirements of every school to which you will apply. NOTE: Some East or West Coast four-year schools prefer the SAT to the ACT. The chart below lists the minimum requirements according to the latest information available; many colleges require further studies for admission. Again, research your schools of interest!

NOTE: Some East or West Coast four-year schools prefer the SAT to the ACT. The chart below lists the minimum requirements according to the latest information available; many colleges require further studies for admission. Again, research your schools of interest.

About North High School

North High School is located in North St. Paul, Minnesota, an eastern suburb of St. Paul. North opened its doors in 1905 as the first high school in Independent School District 622. The school is located on 11th Avenue, just north of Highway 36. The North Polars are proud to be members of the Metro East Conference. North High School has an enrollment of over 1700 students in grades 9-12. North operates on a six-period, trimester schedule.

Administration

School Counselors

Grading

Students’ transcripts show two sets of grade point averages (GPA), class ranks, and percentiles. One set is unweighted, and the other is weighted.

Unweighted Grades

The majority of North’s classes carry unweighted grades. These grades are calculated on a 4.0 grading system. The unweighted grades section of the transcript shows the students’ GPA, rank, and percentile, with all grades bearing equal weight.

Weighted Grades

Advanced Placement (AP), College In The Schools (CIS), and PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) courses carry weighted grades. Instead of the traditional unweighted 4.0 grading scale, courses are graded on a 5.0 scale. For example, an A in an AP, CIS, or PSEO course will carry a weight of 5.0 instead of 4.0. The weighted section of the transcript shows the students’ GPA with AP, CIS, or PSEO courses weighted on a 5.0 scale and the rest of the courses weighted on a 4.0 scale.
 

Minimum Enrollment

Students must register for 18 courses. Juniors must maintain enrollment in at least five courses in each trimester.  Seniors must maintain enrollment in at least 4 courses in each trimester. The other 1-2 periods will consist of early release (12th grade only), late start (12th grade only), or school service (11th & 12th) . Students’ schedules will be changed to reflect these courses after meeting with a counselor, confirming students are on track to graduate and have all the appropriate paperwork filled out at the start of every trimester.

Course Cancellation

Students should be aware that there is a possibility that some courses listed in the registration guide may be canceled due to low enrollment or staff shortages. In the instance that a course is canceled, students’ alternate course selections will be utilized to complete their schedules.

Priority Enrollment

In some instances, more students register for a course than can be accommodated in one classroom, but not enough students are registered to add an additional section of that course.  In that case, decisions about which students will be admitted into the course will be made. Generally, upperclassmen will have first priority, especially for classes that are required for graduation.

Off-Campus Courses

Students applying for acceptance to off-campus courses, such as PSEO and 916, should register for 18 credits at North. Decisions about acceptance to off-campus programs are not made until after North registration is complete. If a student is accepted into an off-campus program, their registration and schedule will be changed accordingly. Once the master schedule has been created, it is always easier to take North courses out of a student’s schedule to accommodate off-campus courses than to add them if they are not accepted into an off-campus program.

Current 9-11 Graders - Directions for Campus Registration 

1.     Fill out the appropriate grade level form for class selections.  

2.     Go to  Campus 

3.     Enter your login information 

If you need your Portal Password Reset:

Please email susie lee OR kwujek your name, grade, Student ID# and what you want for your new password. Passwords must have 8 characters including a capital and a number- NOT include your name. 

4.     Click where it says Course Registration is currently open.   It is also under the “More” list - Course Registration (It is 5 down, it is not Online Registration)

5.     Click on North High 26-27

6.     Click on Add Course

7.     Begin typing course number or course name in the Search Course space or you can go through the list of courses.  

8.     Click “Add” to add course as Request/Alternate

    Clicking on the Course Name will give you the course description

9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you have registered for 18 credits.  

At the top of the page, it will show 86% complete-Units 18/21.  This is a full schedule.  You will only get to 100% if you want an online course in addition to the six classes per term.

10. "Add Alternate" to add five additional elective classes. These are backup classes in case one of your other choices is full.

     If you choose an incorrect course, click “Cancel” or "Delete" if already selected.

11. Click the “Log Out” option in the upper right corner.

12.  No need to submit - Campus will save your selections

Registration Information:

• Online registration for next year's (26-27) classes starts on January 5, 2026 at 8 a.m.  

• Online registration must be completed by January 20, 2026 at 3 p.m. 

• Registering for classes is two steps - the grade level colored grid document  AND the online Campus Portal.   The colored form no longer needs to be turned in.  

• Counselors will be available to help decide classes and to help you register for classes.

Advanced Placement

College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered as an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous, college-level coursework while in high school and potentially earn college credit. Most colleges and universities in the United States accept AP credits. Students in AP courses take a comprehensive exam in May and can earn college credit from participating colleges if they do well on the exam. There is a fee to take each exam. However, that fee may be reduced for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. AP course grades are weighted according to North’s weighted grading system.

The following AP courses are offered at North:

Art

• AP Studio Art Drawing

• AP Studio Art 2-D Design

• AP Studio Art 3-D Design

Social Studies

• AP Human Geography

• AP Macroeconomics

• AP Microeconomics

• AP Psychology

• AP U.S. Govt and Politics

• AP U.S. History

• AP World History

Business

• AP Business with Personal Finance

STEM

• AP Biology

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Chemistry

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Physics I

• AP Statistics

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

PSEO allows 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students to attend college part- or full-time for both high school credit and college credit. Students must meet the PSEO admission requirements of the college or university that they are interested in. Admission requirements vary by college, as do admission deadlines. Applications are typically available in the spring and can be obtained online at the colleges’ and universities’ websites. Students interested in PSEO must also schedule an appointment with their school counselor to discuss scheduling North PSEO procedures, get their PSEO paperwork signed, and ensure that the PSEO courses they plan to take will meet North’s graduation requirements. 

Concurrent Enrollment

North High School offers concurrent enrollment courses in conjunction with the University of Minnesota and Century College. Successful completion of these courses, which are taken at North, results in credit being awarded on a college transcript. The following concurrent enrollment courses are offered at North:

• CIS Exploring the Teaching Profession

• CIS Communications

• CIS College Algebra through Models

• CIS French 1003/1004

• CIS Spanish 1003/1004

• CIS Intro to Literature 

• CIS College Composition

Articulated Courses

10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students enrolled in specific courses may be eligible to earn college credit. If students successfully complete the specified courses and enroll in at least one course at the institution granting the articulation agreement after high school, they will receive credit for the specified courses completed at North High School. The following courses may have articulation agreements:

• Accounting 1

• Intro to Word Processing

• Advanced Word Processing

• Child Development 1, 2 & 3

• Finance and Investing

• Graphic Arts 1

• Intro to Foods

• Pastry and Baking

• Advanced Foods

• Marketing DECA Seminar

• Personal Finance

• Photography 1

• Video 1 & 2

• Web Page Design

Northeast Metro Career and Technical Center (916)

Northeast Metro Career and Technical Center (916) courses are available to 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students. 916 high school courses are taken at Century College during the first two periods of the day for the entire school year, earning two elective credits each trimester. Students must apply for acceptance into a class in a specific career; applications are available online. Space is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early. Transportation is provided, or students may also provide their own transportation. Courses are offered in the following categories as part of the 916 program:

• Arts, Communications, & Information Systems

• Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

• Business Management &Administration

• Exploration & Enrichment

• Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology

• Health Science Technology

• Human Services

Record of credits earned ● Total credits required: 66

Printable Credit Evaluation 

* NOTE: Personal Finance is a required course for the classes of 2028, 2029 and beyond. This course must be taken in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. This course may be taken for elective credit by the classes of 2026 and 2027.

Graduation Requirements

The following courses are approved as The Arts credits meeting the graduation requirement.

Discover your interests ●  Explore the opportunities  ●  Plan your pathway
 

Visit the North Career Pathways and Planning webpage at https://north.isd622.org/learning/career-pathways-planning or by scanning the QR code.

College-bound student-athletes who are interested in playing sports at the college level for an NCAA Division I or II school should pay close attention to NCAA requirements. College-bound student-athletes who do not meet NCAA requirements may be denied scholarship money and/or the right to play at the college level. Each college-bound student-athlete who wishes to participate in NCAA athletics is ultimately responsible for ensuring that he or she is eligible to play.

Core Courses

NCAA Division I and II require college-bound student-athletes to complete 16 core courses, which will be used in the calculation of students’ core GPA. Student-athletes must complete at least 10 of their core courses prior to the seventh semester of high school. Students should consult with their school counselor to ensure that they are taking the proper courses. 

Informational Meeting

Each fall, the Activities Office holds an NCAA informational meeting that prospective college-bound student-athletes should attend.

Approved Courses

NCAA maintains a list of approved North High School courses that meet the core course requirements. This list can be found at www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future. Click on core courses, then “Find Your High School’s list of NCAA Core Courses.” Type in North’s 6-digit CEEB/ACT code: 241865. A list of all current approved North courses will appear. Please note that not all North courses have been approved by the NCAA and, therefore, cannot be counted as core courses when determining NCAA eligibility.

Additional Information

The information on this page was taken from documents found at www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future. Students should familiarize themselves with the documents on this website, paying particular attention to the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Brochure, and the Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet.  Students should also keep track of their progress toward eligibility by completing the Divisions I and II Worksheets. All of these documents and forms can be found on the NCAA Student-Athlete website. Other sources for information and guidance include students’ coaches, school counselors, and the North Activities Director.

2026-2027 Courses by Pathway

NATURAL RESOURCES, FOOD, AND AGRICULTURE 

• Plant Science and Natural Resources  (R2)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

• Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Social Media Marketing  (R2)

• Information Technology, Animation and Game Design  (R2)

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY

• Automotive and Auto Body Careers (grade 10 and up)   (R2)

• Automotive Technology (1 or 2 year program)  (R3)

• Aviation and Aerospace Technology  (R2)

• Construction Occupations: Student Built Home (1 or 2 year program)  (R2)

• Construction Occupations: Licensed Trades  (R2)

• Welding  (R2)

HEALTH SCIENCE

• Dental Careers (grade 12 only)  (R3)

• Emergency Medical Technician  (R3)

Medical Careers Series 
(grade 10 and up except Phlebotomy)

Trimester Option
Medical Careers Introduction  (R2)
Nursing Assistant I and Basic Life Support  (R3)
Nursing Assistant II and Basic Life Support   (R3)
Phlebotomy (Blood Draw) (R3 gr 12 only) OR Internship*
*must hold certification and provide own transportation

COSMETOLOGY

• Cosmetology- General (1 or 2 year program)  (R2)

• Cosmetology- Nail Technician/Esthetician (skin)  (1 or 2 year program)  (R3)   

HUMAN SERVICES

• Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement  (R3)

EXPLORATION AND ENRICHMENT

• Youth Apprenticeship/Internship (work-based learning) *must provide own transportation  (R2)