Academic & Course Planning

The course selection and registration process takes place each year starting in January. Information is provided during Advisory. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their school counselor if they would like additional guidance.

Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) offers a wide range of courses designed to meet the diverse interests and aspirations of our students. From foundational core subjects to specialized electives, our curriculum provides opportunities for academic growth, career preparation, and personal enrichment. Whether students are exploring Advanced Placement (AP) classes, hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, or creative arts courses, SPASH is committed to supporting every learner’s journey toward success. Dive into our course offerings to discover pathways that inspire curiosity, develop skills, and prepare for life beyond high school.

2026-2027 CoursES

2026-27 Course Updates

Department	Course	Description of Change
Business	Introduction to Business	Now offered in grade 9 in addition to 10-12
	Microsoft Office	New course, offered 9-12 for dual credit
Family & Consumer Science	Educational Psychology	New course, offered 11-12 for concurrent enrollment
Music	String Orchestra	Course revision, primarily offered to grade 10
	Chamber Orchestra	New course, offered primarily 11-12

Business and Computer Science Updates

Introduction to Business - This is simply an expansion of this existing high school course to the 9th grade and will be replacing the current World of Business course. This course and program revision are part of the course sequence and new opportunity that students will have to earn their Associate Degree in Business through Mid-State Technical College at the same time that they complete their high school diploma.

Microsoft Office - Microsoft Office is one of the required courses that students must successfully complete as part of the Associate Degree in Business sequence. Like Introduction to Business, this course would also be offered and accessible to 9th grade students.

Family and Consumer Science Updates

Educational Psychology -Educational Psychology is a new course that provides students who are considering a career in education the opportunity to earn concurrent credit with UWSP (.5 credits at SPASH and 2.0 credits at UWSP). Educational Psychology is the same class as EDUC 381 at UWSP. Please note that students who wish to earn concurrent credit at UWSP will need to pay an enrollment fee of $115/credit to UWSP.

Music Updates

String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra - Our orchestra program is experiencing growth and these courses requests support adding a second orchestra course at SPASH. Revisiting our current orchestra course into two sections, each with a specific description and title, allows and supports proper differentiation of music and content to different levels of players. Please note that one of the requests simply revises the current orchestra course into Chamber Orchestra, which will be primarily for juniors and seniors. The new course proposal, String Orchestra, will be the 'new' section of orchestra and will be open to sophomores who have successfully completed a year of orchestra at the junior high level and to any junior or senior who wish to participate in more than one orchestra.