Course Offerings

Flex (hybrid) learning is done at school 2-3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and independently other days.

9th and 10th grade

Students in 9th and 10th grade who select flex (hybrid) as their primary mode of learning will learn 2-3 days per week at school (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and other days from anywhere.  After this choice is made, students will be placed on teams in the same schedule.

11th and 12th grade

Students in 11th and 12th grade have many choices for how to attain their remaining core and elective credits. Students in these grades will choose courses. For each course, students will select their preferred mode of learning for that course. Flex (hybrid) courses meet 2-3 days per week at school (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and other days from anywhere. If a student selects all flex (hybrid) courses, they will essentially create a full flex (hybrid) schedule. Student can mix and match modes of learning by course. 

A full-time online high school experience is available for students through enrollment in SLP Schools Online. High School students may also choose to take one or more online courses within their schedule. 

Key Highlights:

• Spring Lake Park High School teachers teach the classes using our curriculum.
• Primarily asynchronous online learning experiences students engage in “on demand,” any time day or night.
• Some virtual “live” learning sessions and/or small group experiences for each course ensure students gain both academic and life competencies.
• Online learning is best for independent learners who excel at learning at their own pace in an “on-demand” environment and may benefit from schedule flexibility.
• For full-time online students, a “learning advocate” is assigned and checks in frequently with each student and family to understand student progress and provide direct learning support

Students at all grade levels can choose to co-create their own learning experience with a teacher to achieve identified academic and life competencies. Learning is designed to help the student earn high school credit and connect a student’s passions outside of school and their goals for career and college. 

Key highlights:

• Trimester or yearlong project-based courses. 
• Learning can happen in a variety of places and ways and is primarily independent learning through research, reading, listening, viewing, participating, and creating.
• Teacher is a learning advocate and responsible for supporting and guiding the student on their learning journey. 

You can explore all of the courses available at SLPHS for the 2021-2022 school year in the following ways:

1. Check out our online registration guide to easily navigate to the courses you're most interested in. You can filter by keyword, grade level or content area.
2. Download our 2021-2022 course catalog to see a list of all courses broken down by subject area. 
3. Just want to see a list of online courses? Download the online course catalog to see a list of online courses available. 
4. SLPHS created a series of Lunch of Learn videos to showcase a wide-variety of course options available at the high school. The videos are now available on YouTube. 

You will officially register for next year in Infinite Campus. Discuss your options and questions with your current teachers, counselor, advisor and family members. Registration opens March 31, 2021 and closes April 16, 2021.

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The purpose of winter registration is to ensure each student has the opportunity to select courses that prepare them for their post-secondary goals while meeting the requirements for high school graduation. Winter registration also helps us determine course sections and staffing for the upcoming school year.

Students are encouraged to plan and select their courses and high school path carefully. Schedule changes after initial registration may only be made for the following reasons:

• You failed a course required for graduation
• You are missing a course required for graduation
• You have not taken a course prerequisite
• You would like to increase rigor (Example: Change from Language Arts 10 to Honors Language Arts 10)
• You do not have a full schedule
• There is an obvious schedule error:
  • You have already taken a course on your schedule
  • You are scheduled for the same course more than once during the year
  • You have a course that conflicts with EL or Special Education programming

Some schedule changes will be made on a space availability basis.

Any schedule change request made after the start of the school year for trimester two or three, must be made at least four weeks before the start of trimester you are requesting a change for. Schedule change requests made after the start of the school year are heavily dependent on space availability and may not be possible.

The purpose of the Pass/No Credit option is to allow students an opportunity to take challenging courses and not have the final grade impact their GPA.

Conditions include:

• Students must meet with their teacher and dean to discuss this option
• Students must be willing to meet the rigor of the course
• Students must complete all assigned course work including tests and presentations
• Attendance is mandatory
• Students must receive a grade of C (70%) or higher to earn a pass (P)
• Students who do not meet this grade requirement will not receive credit for the class (NG)
• Students may take one trimester per year P/NG and up to 3 trimesters during their academic career at SLPHS
• Be aware that some colleges may not view a “P” as a positive or passing grade
• When in doubt, students should consult the college of interest
• Students must have completed form turned in by week 6 of the trimester

To learn more about schedule changes or the pass/no credit option, please contact student support services at 763-600-5130.

At the time of commencement, seniors will be recognized in various ways for their cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and for the academic rigor of their coursework:

A minimum of 29 credits of “high rigor” coursework are needed for students to graduate with Academic Distinction. At least four of those credits must have been earned in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 of their senior year. The Grade Point Average (GPA) used to calculate graduation honors will be calculated at the end of Trimester 2. Students taking second semester PSEO classes will not have these grades or credits considered unless they are officially posted by the college or university and presented for transfer onto the high school transcript by March 9 of their graduating year. Courses of high rigor include the following courses:

• All honors courses
• All AP courses
• All embedded, CIS and articulated courses

The NCAA is a nonprofit association committed to providing opportunity for more than 460,000 college student athletes who compete annually in college sports. A commitment to academics and student-athlete success in the classroom is a vital part of the NCAA’s mission to integrate athletics into higher education. Colleges, universities athletic conferences and other affiliated organizations are NCAA members.

The length of eligibility for a student-athlete varies by division. For instance, a Division I student-athlete has five calendar years to compete in four seasons of competition, while a Division II or III student-athlete has 10 semesters or 15 quarters of full-time enrollment to compete in four seasons of competition.

Students who are interested in NCAA should set up a meeting with their dean to discuss eligibility. They should also speak with their coach often about their interest in competing in college. Visit ncaa.org for more information.

Student in 9th and 10th grade are placed on for their four core courses - English, Math, Science and Social Studies.

• Team are about 100-120 students.
• They offer a supported transition to high school and foster strong relationships between a common group of students and teachers.
• By knowing students more deeply, teachers are able to personalize student learning based on their understanding of their students as learners.

Learn more about 9th and 10th grade teams

High school is the perfect time explore potential career paths. Spring Lake Park High School has three Career Pathways that each represent a predicted need for future jobs. Pathways courses help students explore careers, gain skills, work on real-world projects and even earn college credit. Take courses in one pathway – or all three.

Business and Entrepreneurship
Explore marketing, finance, leadership, business management and other sectors. Gain skills to thrive in the business world whether you want to start your own company or join a corporate environment.

Technology, Engineering & Design
Explore the advances and innovation within the design, engineering, and information systems fields. Through hands-on experiences with simulations, projects, case studies, and guest instructors, students will also gain collaborative skills, which is critical to the needs of today’s workforce. 
 

Health & Human Services
Explore careers that meet the basic needs of our communities, including medicine, public health,  social services and education. This pathway is full of opportunities for hands-on learning.

Learn more about Career and College Pathways

A high school diploma is no longer enough. Increasingly, any path beyond high school requires some exposure to college-level rigor. Our goal for each student is simple – 12 college-level credits by the end of 12th grade, or 12x12. There are many routes to achieving 12x12.

At Spring Lake Park High School there are many routes to earning college credit without ever leaving the high school experience. High school counselors can help students make a plan.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT AND 12X12

Students who have been involved in the Spring Lake Park Schools Spanish Immersion and Juntos programming are welcomed to Spring Lake Park High School with rigorous and engaging courses instructed in the target language of Spanish. 

Student participation in athletics and activities is an important part of a student's experience at Spring Lake Park High School. More than 85% of our student participate in at least one athletic or co-curricular activity.

With 14+ boys and girls athletics and  30+ student-interests clubs, there are many opportunities for students to get involved and extend their learning beyond the classroom.

Learn more about Athletics and Activities