Register for Classes
Students who are new to Tacoma Public Schools start here.
Steps to Registration for Current Students
First, view the Course Catalog and fill out the Class Selection Survey (Linked below for your grade level)
1. Select English
2. Select Math: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, IB Pre-Calculus, IB Calculus, AP Stats
3. Science: Biology (9th), Chemistry(10th), IB Bio/IB Chem/IB Physics (11th & 12th)
4. History: AP Human Geo (9th elective), World/AP World History(10th), US History/IB CWH (11th), Civics & World Issues/IB HOTA (12th)
5. Write in electives: Year long and semester long -- Including the next level of the World Language you are taking.
Enter your Course Selection in Home Access Center (HAC)
1. Open HAC
2. Select “Forgot Password” and change your password (if needed).
3. Click on “Classes”
4. Go to “Requests” tab.
5. Classes are listed by department, enter the classes you selected on your Form’s survey. Hit box in front of the class you are selecting, then hit Save.
6. You should only have a total of 7 credits listed when you are finished.
See the video below for a tutorial on how to enter your course selections in HAC.
Have Questions?
Contact a counselor to receive course registration help:
- Kari Bassen, Counselor
for class of 2022&2024
kbassen@tacoma.k12.wa.us
253-571-7418
- Kelsey Tafuna, Counselor
for class of 2023 &2025
ktafuna@tacoma.k12.wa.us
253-571-7419