Planning Guide Course Selection • Art • Family and Consumer Sciences Planning Chart • Business and Marketing • Health Arts Choices • Career Technical Education • Mathematics • Center for STEAM at Anoka • Music Math Paths High School • Physical Education • CEMS at Blaine High School • Reading Specialty School Programs • IB at Champlin Park • Science STEP High School • Secondary Technical • Center for Biomedical Education Program Earn College Credit Sciences and Engineering at at STEP Coon Rapids High School • Social Studies After High School • Driver Education • Special Education • English Language Arts • Technology Education General Information • English Learners • World Language Table of CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Message from Superintendent ...... 1 Introduction to the Registration Guide...... 2 Updates to the Registration Guide...... 3 PLANNING INFORMATION Planning Guide...... 4 Planning Chart ...... 5 Arts Choices ...... 6 High School Math Registration - Math Paths ...... 7 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math [STEAM]...... 9 Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science [CEMS] ...... 10 International Baccalaureate [IB] ...... 11 Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering...... 12-13 Secondary Technical Education Program [STEP] ...... 14 EARN COLLEGE CREDIT Advanced Placement [AP] ...... 15 Articulated Credit [AC] ...... 15 Concurrent Enrollment [Coll] ...... 16 International Baccalaureate [IB] ...... 16 Post Secondary Enrollment Option [PSEO]...... 16-17 AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Admission Requirements and NCAA Eligibility Center...... 18-19 GENERAL INFORMATION High School Career and College Centers ...... 17 Weighted Grades, Grade Point Average [GPA] ...... 20 Honors Graduation Requirements, Academic Letters ...... 20 Academic Credit Requirement for Activities Eligibility...... 21 Academic Probation ...... 21 Credit by Assessment...... 21 ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS Individual Education Plan [IEP] ...... 22 Special Education ...... 22 Section 504 Accommodation ...... 22 English Learners [EL]...... 22 COURSE SELECTION Course Titles By Department ...... 23-25 Course Selections ...... 26-100 CONTACT INFORMATION Career and College Specialist/Principals Contact Information ...... 101 A Message from ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOLS A FUTURE WITHOUT LIMIT MR. LAW The largest school district in Minnesota, Anoka-Hennepin serves approximately 39,000 students and more than Dear Anoka-Hennepin students, 230,796 residents living in 13 municipalities in Anoka and Hennepin counties. The district was established in 1952. High school is an exciting time. It’s an Educational Service Center opportunity to explore your interests as 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303 you plan for your life after graduation. Our 763-506-1000 goal is that every student will experience www.ahschools.us success in the career or educational path ADMINISTRATION they choose. David Law This registration guide is helpful in out- Superintendent lining the broad range of required and Jeff McGonigal elective courses available to you. As you Associate Superintendent, High Schools review it, I encourage you to select new or challenging courses as Kim Pavlovich your electives. There may be something that really didn’t pique your Director of Secondary Curriculum, interest at first glance, but after giving it a try you find it enjoyable. Instruction, and Assessment Taking a variety of courses will also help you explore career paths; Dr. Patrick Duffy there could never be a better time in your life to be doing this. Director, Secondary Schools Talk your course choices over with your family and ask your teachers REGISTRATION GUIDE STAFF for advice. You can also speak with your school counselor or school Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment career and college specialist. Your high school has dedicated staff Natasha Miller who are happy to help you find the courses that are right for you. Coordination High School Representatives It may seem that adulthood is a long way off, but your school years Tonia Hufnagel, School Counselor will go by quickly and you need to make the most of this time. Work Andover High School hard, but also remember to have fun trying the many opportunities available to you. I wish you great success in your remaining school Amy Gardner, School Counselor Anoka High School years and far beyond. Kaitlyn Zimba, School Counselor Sincerely, Blaine High School Jill Svoboda, School Counselor Champlin Park High School Amy Storrick, School Counselor David Law Coon Rapids High School Superintendent Alyssa Zemple, School Counselor STEP Anoka-Hennepin School Board Print Shop and Design Ron Hallstrom Tom Heidemann, Chair Supervisor Marci Anderson, Vice Chair Jeff Simon, Clerk Elaine Guse Graphic Designer Bill Harvey, Treasurer William Fields, Director Nicole Hayes, Director

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High School Registration Guide 1 Introduction to the Registration Guide TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS Course This registration guide is designed to help you select your courses. The guide explains which courses you need for Description Key graduation and when you need to take them. It will also Course Title help you choose courses to meet your goals after high [Title of the course]* school, whether you want to get a particular kind of job, Prerequisite/Selection Process: [Courses needed before go to college, or enlist in military service. taking this course] Intended Audience: [Grade level when most students take Here are the parts to this registration the course] guide: Credit: [Credits earned toward graduation when you pass the course] • This introduction will define important terms and an- Major Outcomes: [Topics covered in the course] swer frequently asked questions Projects, Activities, etc.: [Significant learning • The planning guide for graduation gives information experiences connected to this course] about district graduation requirements Instructional focus: [Describes structures used by • You will also find a graduation requirements checklist teachers of the course] to track your progress toward graduation Co-curricular Connection: [School activities that are connected to this course and students may enjoy] • Assistance for students • Program options *Codes: • Earn college credit in high school AC – Articulated credit; See “Earn College Credit” section later in this guide • Activities eligibility AP – Advanced Placement; See “Earn College Credit” • Post-Secondary planning section later in this guide • Course descriptions give detailed information about Coll – Concurrent enrollment; See “Earn College Credit” each course offered by the Anoka-Hennepin School section later in this guide District Honors – Courses with more rigorous expectations; See “Honors Courses” later in this guide For more information about these topics, or any other IB – International Baccalaureate; See “Earn College questions you may have, please contact your counselor. Credit” section later in this guide See the last page of this registration guide for school NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute telephone numbers. PLTW – Project Lead the Way; course uses science, This guide is also available at: technology, engineering, and math concepts ahschools.us/documentcenter [click on the folder entitled “Registration Guides”]. AndHS – Andover High School AHS – Anoka High School BHS – Blaine High School CPHS – Champlin Park High School CRHS – Coon Rapids High School STEP – Secondary Technical Education Program

2 High School Registration Guide Updates to Registration Guide In this Registration Guide, families will find these differences from last year’s guide. Courses that have changed names: Department Old Course Name New Course Name Page Number IB, CPHS IB Business and Management IB Business Management 11 23 11 or 12 SL/HL or 12 SL/HL IB, CPHS IB History 12 HLIB Hist Mid East & Africa 12 HL 19, 43, 46 CEMS, BHS PLTW AC Honors Computer Science and PLTW AC Honors Computer 18, 30, 32 Software Engineering [STEP, BHS Only] Science Principles [BHS Only] CEMS, BHS PLTW AC Honors Computer Science PLTW AC Honors Computer 18, 30, 32 Applications Science A ELA COLL Honors Advanced Speech COLL Honors Public Speaking 18, 36, 39 College credit [Anoka-Ramsey College credit available [Anoka- Community College] Ramsey Community College] Physical Education Power Volleyball IAccelerated Volleyball I 60 (two locations) Physical Education Power Volleyball IIAccelerated Volleyball II 60 (two locations)

Physical Education Power Volleyball IIIAccelerated Volleyball III 60 (two locations) STEP PLTW AC Honors Computer Science PLTW AC Honors Computer 20, 64, 68 and Software Engineering [STEP only] Science Principles [STEP only] STEP Honors Computer Science PLTW AC Honors Computer 20, 64, 68 Applications [STEP only] Science A Technology CAD I Engineering & Architecture Design & Fabrication (Design It 37, 92, 94 Education [Computer Aided Design] & Build It) New courses that have been added to the curriculum: Department New Course Name Page Number STEAM [AHS Only] STEAM Foundations 23, 35, 37 STEAM [AHS Only] Computer Skills for STEAM 23, 35, 37 IB [CPHS Only] IB Further Mathematics [CPHS Only] 24, 52 Biomedical Science and Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering 24, 54 Engineering [CRHS Only] Biomedical Science and Honors Physical Science 9 Biomed [CRHS Only] 24, 54 Engineering [CRHS Only] Biomedical Science and Honors English 10 Biomed [CRHS Only] 24, 54 Engineering [CRHS Only] Biomedical Science and Honors Physical Science 9 Biomed [CRHS Only] 24, 54, 56 Engineering [CRHS Only] ELA Exploring the Modern Novel 24, 58, 60 Music World Drumming [CPHS and CRHS Only] 24, 68, 69 Physical Education Accelerated Basketball I and II 24, 70 Science AP Biology 24, 73, 75 STEP | Health Science Careers Coll Sports Medicine: Prevention and 20, 64, 68 Care of Athletic Injuries World Language Coll Honors College French IV 25, 97, 98

High School Registration Guide 3 DISTRICT GRADUATION Planning Guide REQUIREMENTS

Minimum needed to graduate – 27 credits

English Language Arts – 4 credits Physical Education – 1.0 credit Social Studies – 4 credits Arts Choice – 1.0 credit Mathematics – 3 credits Health – 0.5 credits Science – 3 credits Elective Choice - 10.5 credits

REQUIRED CREDIT COURSES CREDIT ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CREDITS CREDIT English Courses Mathematics Courses English 9 1 Intermediate Algebra 1 English 10 1 Geometry 1 English 11 1 Advanced Algebra 0.5 English 12 1 Statistics and Probability/AP Statistics 0.5 Social Studies Courses Science Courses Civics 9/Geography 9 1 Physical Science 9 or Honors Physics 9 1 U.S. History 10 1 Chemistry 1 World History 11 1 Biology 1 Econ/US Govt and Politics 12 1

Health Courses Arts Choice 1 Health 0.5 Electives 10.5 Physical Education Courses Physical Education I 0.5 Physical Education II 0.5

The following assessments are offered to our students. Assessment Grade Fee Given Practice ACT All grade 10 and 11 students No October (offered during the school day) ACT All grade 11 students No April (offered during the school day) Preliminary SAT (PSAT) Grade 11 students Yes October (offered on a non-school day)

4 High School Registration Guide BY Graduation Planning Chart TRIMESTER

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 Civics Geography Physical U.S. U.S. Physical Education I History 10 History 10 Education II

Math Math Math Math Math Elective or or Elective Health

English 9 English 9 Elective English 10 English 10 Elective

Physical Physical Elective Chemistry Chemistry Elective Science 9 Science 9 or Honors or Honors Physics 9 Physics 9

Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

GRADE 11 GRADE 12

World World Elective US Economics Elective History 11 History 11 Government & Politics

Biology Biology Elective English 12 English 12 Elective or Health

Math Math Elective Elective Elective Elective

English 11 English 11 Elective Elective Elective Elective

Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

Notes: At least two electives in high school must meet the Arts requirement. Each course per trimester equals 0.5 credits

High School Registration Guide 5 Arts Choices

Options for the Arts course requirement:

Courses with 0.5 credit (1 trimester)

Acting II Drawing II Painting II Acting III Drawing III Painting III CAD II [Computer Aided Design] Fashion Merchandising [AC] Social Media Marketing CAD III [Computer Aided Design] Fabric, Apparel and Design and Web Design Ceramics I Floriculture Sculpture I Ceramics II Graphic Design I Sculpture II Ceramics III Graphic Design II Sculpture III Computer Art I Graphic Design III Video Art I Computer Art II Interior Design and Housing Video Art II Digital Photography I Jewelry and Craft Design I Wood Technology I Digital Photography II Jewelry and Craft Design II Wood Technology II Digital Videography I Music Exploration World Drumming Drawing I Painting I

Courses with 1.0 credit (2 trimesters)

AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting Music/Media Technology I AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture Art Technology I PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers I

Courses with up to 1.5 credits (up to 3 trimesters)

Band I Choir I Orchestra I IB Visual Arts

6 High School Registration Guide HIGH SCHOOL MATH REGISTRATION 2017-2018 Math Paths 3 credits required: Required math coursework 1 credit Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations [1 credit] 1 credit Geometry [1 credit] 1 credit Advanced Algebra [1/2 credit] AND Statistics & Probability [1/2 credit] or Advanced Algebra [1/2 credit] AND AP Statistics [1 credit]

Currently:

Honors Intermediate Honors Advanced Grade 8 MS Algebra Block MS Algebra Algebra Geometry Mathematics

Next year Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra Honors Advanced Algebra Ask your Advanced AND take… with College with College Honors Geometry Math teacher for the Statistics & Probability appropriate course Foundations Foundations or AP Statistics

3-Tri Intermediate Honors Advanced Algebra Intermediate Algebra with College Honors AND Honors Grade 9 Algebra Foundations Geometry Statistics & Probability Precalculus Next year Honors Advanced Algebra Geometry * AND Geometry * or Honors Precalculus AP Calculus AB ** take… Statistics & Probability Honors Geometry or AP Statistics

Advanced Honors Advanced Algebra Algebra AND AND 3-Tri Geometry Statistics & or Honors Statistics & Probability or Honors Grade 10 Geometry Geometry Probability AP Statistics Precalculus AP Calculus AB Honors Advanced Algebra Coll Honors College Algebra Advanced Algebra Next year AND through Modeling AP Calculus BC AND Honors Precalculus AP Calculus AB ** take… Statistics & Probability or or Statistics & Probability or AP Statistics or AP Statistics or AP Statistics Coll Honors College Algebra AP Statistics

Advanced Honors Advanced Coll Honors College Algebra Algebra Algebra through AND Modeling AND Statistics & or Honors Statistics & Probability or Coll Honors Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Grade 11 Probability AP Statistics College Algebra Coll Honors College Coll Honors College Algebra Next year Algebra through through Modeling take… Modeling or Honors Precalculus AP Calculus AB ** AP Calculus BC AP Statistics or Coll Honors or AP Statistics or AP Statistics or AP Statistics College Algebra Coll Honors or College Algebra Honors Precalculus

Note: * Students may be placed in an additional trimester of this course using the district placement process. ** AP Calculus AB/BC is offered at Blaine HS and Champlin Park HS CPHS has IB Math options for 11th and 12th grade students. Check the registration guide and CPHS math handout for more information.

High School Registration Guide 7 Specialty School PROGRAMS

School Specialty Program(s) Contact Information

Anoka High School Center for (STEAM) Laura BeMent-Jaroscak – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Coordinator, Center for Science, Technology, See page 9 for program information and 71 Engineering, Arts and Mathematics for course descriptions (763) 506-6399 [email protected] www.ahschools.us/ahssteam

Blaine High School Center for Engineering, Mathematics, Jennifer Birkmeier and Science (CEMS) Coordinator, Center for Engineering, – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Mathematics, and Science See page 10 for program information and 36 (763) 506-6641 for course descriptions [email protected] www.ahschools.us/bhscems

Champlin Park International Baccalaureate (IB) Ashley Brown High School – Grades 11, 12 Coordinator, International Baccalaureate See page 11 for program information and 49 (763) 506-6971 for course descriptions [email protected] www.ahschools.us/cphsib

Coon Rapids Center for Biomedical Sciences Lana Rice High School and Engineering Coordinator, Center for Biomedical – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Sciences and Engineering Biomedical Sciences (763) 506-7359 [email protected] See page 12-13 for program information www.ahschools.us/crhsbioeng and 29 for course descriptions Engineering See page # for program information and # for course descriptions

8 High School Registration Guide Specialty School PROGRAMS The Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math [STEAM] @ Anoka High School

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) program at Anoka High School is designed for students who STEAM want to focus on technology/computer science skills while ex- ploring the connections between the arts, sciences, engineer- Intended Audience ing, and math. STEAM uses project based learning that focuses on commitment, engagement, performance, reflection and un- For freshmen entering derstanding in order to guide students to lead the next gener- the STEAM program ation. They will experience the parallels of the artistic, scientific, In addition to other required courses, and design processes and delve into 3D modeling and design, electronics, engineering, digital media, and fabrication. The freshmen students entering the STEAM classes in the STEAM program will strengthen students’ abilities program should enroll in to be creative and flexible problem solvers, to explore different STEAM Foundations ideas, to recognize failures as opportunities for discovery and to communicate well with others. This program will provide a Computer Skills for STEAM unique hands-on experiences for students with a strong interest (band, orchestra and choir students may in technology, the arts, math and engineering and will integrate need to take this course in grade 10) subjects in an inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum in a way Design and Fabrication that more closely aligns with what students will experience in college, the workforce and lifelong learning. For sophomores entering Applications accepted in Grades: 9 or 10 the STEAM program Benefits: In addition to other required courses, • Opportunity to develop and apply technology/computer sophomore students entering the science skills in the arts, sciences and engineering STEAM program should enroll in • Opportunity to explore careers related to technology, art STEAM Foundations and engineering Computer Skills for STEAM • Opportunity to develop high level skills for post-secondary Design and Fabrication computer science and arts programs • Opportunity to earn AP and articulated college credit in a For more information go to: variety of elected coursework ahschools.us/ahssteam • Students will earn levels of distinction for their participation or contact the STEAM coordinator at in STEAM and will be recognized at graduation 763-506-6399. • Senior STEAM participants will participate in an internship, mentorship or senior experience based on their career pathway focus

High School Registration Guide 9 Specialty School PROGRAMS Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science [CEMS] @ Blaine High School

The Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science [CEMS] at Blaine High School is a program designed for students who want an integrated and rigorous in-depth math, science and engineering focus. The classes will CEMS provide unique hands-on experiences for students with a strong interest in these areas and are open for enrollment Intended Audience by students within and outside of Blaine High School. CEMS is designed as a pre-engineering program to For freshmen entering prepare students for post-secondary engineering programs the CEMS program and engineering careers. In addition to other required courses, Applications accepted in Grades: 9 or 10. freshmen students entering the CEMS program should enroll in PLTW AC Benefits: Honors Introduction to Engineering • Opportunity to explore engineering careers Design, Computer Skills for Engineers • Opportunity to prepare for post-secondary engineering CEMS, Math CEMS, Honors English 9 programs CEMS, and Honors Physics 9. • Brings a focus to math and science courses For sophomores entering • Students will receive transcripted credit subject to the the CEMS program following conditions: school is certified by PLTW, In addition to other required courses, requirements for PLTW course are satisfied, student achieves an average of 85 percent or better in course, sophomore students entering the CEMS college credit exam is passed and required fee is paid program should enroll in PLTW AC [currently $100 for a three-credit course]. Honors Principles of Engineering, Honors English 10 CEMS, plus a math and science course. Information meetings are conducted in the fall.

For more information go to: ahschools.us/bhscems or contact the CEMS coordinator at 763-506-6641.

10 High School Registration Guide Specialty School PROGRAMS

ARK HIG International Baccalaureate N P H LI S P C H M [IB] O A O H

L @ Champlin Park High School C

International Baccalaureate [IB] is a rigorous program for 11th and 12th grade students interested in an honors pre-university course of study. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year, full- time commitment at Champlin Park High School. Spaces are available for students from all Anoka-Hennepin high schools. IB is offered at Champlin Park HS only (see pages 43-48 for Courses offered within the IB Program: IB course descriptions). IB diploma students must study and take exams in Applications accepted in Grades: 11 and 12 the following six areas: • First Language: IB English 11 and 12 Benefits: • Second Language: IB Language B 11 and 12 • Learn sophisticated independent and collaborative [French, Spanish or German] study methods • Individuals and Society: IB History 11 and 12 • Learn discussion and critical thinking skills • Experimental Science: IB Science 11 and 12 • Strengthen writing and research abilities [IB Chemistry or IB Biology] • High scores on IB exams can earn college credit • Mathematics: IB Mathematics 11 and 12 • Internationally recognized program [Math Studies, Standard or High Level] IB Diploma Programme is for you if: • One subject of your choice from any of these • You are interested in a challenging curriculum groups: IB Music 11 and 12; IB Business • You plan to go to college and want to earn credit Management 11 and 12; IB Psychology 11 or 12; IB Visual Arts 11 or 12 • You enjoy learning but you do not need to be a straight “A” student In addition, students are required to write an independent, researched extended essay [EE], complete the Theory of Other information: Knowledge [TOK] course, and participate in hours of • Potential IB diploma students should complete three Creativity, Activity and Community Service over the two years of French, German or Spanish by the end of 10th year program. grade, however there are other language options if this is not done Information meetings for sophomores are conducted in the fall. For information, go to: • IB curriculum is started in 11th grade and completed in 12th grade with a final exam in each of the six content areas ahschools.us/cphsib • Minimal fee required for IB exams or contact the IB coordinator at • IB college credit varies by school — be sure to review 763-506-6912. enrollment material from colleges you are considering attending

High School Registration Guide 11 Specialty School PROGRAMS Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

Biomedical Sciences Program @ Coon Rapids High School

The Biomedical Sciences Program at Coon Rapids High School includes a sequence of Project Lead The Way courses that are hands-on and use a real-world problem solving approach. Students explore concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as physiology, genetics, micro- Health and • Medical Doctor biology, and public health. The Biomedical Sciences Program Biological • Nursing focuses on four main career fields: Health and Biological Sciences • Physical Therapy Sciences, Biomedical Technology and Manufacturing, Health • Pharmacist Administration and Partnering Careers, and Medical Sales. • Home Health Aide • Surgical Technologist Applications accepted in Grades: 9, 10 and 11 • Paramedic / EMT Benefits: • Dentist • Opportunity to explore biomedical sciences careers Biomedical • Biomedical Engineering • Opportunity to prepare for post-secondary biomedical Technology and • Biomedical Equipment Technician Manufacturing programs • Medical Device Lab Technician • Medical Device Manufacturing • Brings a focus to science and medical courses • Medical Equipment Repair • Students will receive transcripted credit subject to the following conditions: school is certified by PLTW, require- Health • Health Information Management ments for PLTW course are satisfied, student achieves an Administration • Medical Coding Specialist average of 80 percent or better in course, college credit and Partnering • Medical Receptionist exam is passed with a 4 or higher and required fee is Careers • Medical Scribe Specialist paid [currently $100 for a three-credit course]. • Patent Law / Attorney Freshman Entering Sophomore Entering Junior Entering • Forensic Science the Program the Program the Program • Technical Writer

• PLTW Honors • PLTW Honors Principles • PLTW Honors Medical Sales • Pharmaceutical Sales Principles of of Biomedical Sciences Principles of • Biomedical Equipment Sales Biomedical • Honors English 10 Biomedical Sciences Biomed Sciences • Honors Physical • Human Performance • Focus on elec- For more information, go to: Science 9 Biomed and Wellness (replaces tives courses ahschools.us/crhsbioeng • Computer Skills Physical Education II) which prepare or contact the Biomedical Sciences for Biomed and you for college • Medical Terminology Program coordinator at Engineering and Careers and careers 763-506-7359.

12 High School Registration Guide Specialty School PROGRAMS @ Coon Rapids High School

COON RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL Engineering Program @ Coon Rapids High School

The Engineering Program at Coon Rapids High School is designed for students who want an integrated and rigorous in-depth math, science, and engineering focus. The Project Lead The Way courses will provide unique Engineering Program hands-on experiences for students with a strong interest in these areas. The curriculum is designed as a pre-engi- Intended Audience neering program to prepare students for post-secondary For freshmen entering engineering programs and engineering careers. the Engineering program Program Acceptance in Grade: 9 In addition to other required courses, freshman students entering the Engineering Benefits: Program should enroll in: • Opportunity to explore engineering careers • PLTW AC Honors Introduction to • Opportunity to prepare for post-secondary Engineering Design engineering programs • Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering • Brings a focus to math and science courses • Honors English 9 Engineering • Students will receive transcripted credit subject to the • Honors Physics 9 Engineering following conditions: school is certified by PLTW, requirements for PLTW course are satisfied, student For more information go to: achieves an average of 85 percent or better in course, ahschools.us/crhsbioeng college credit exam is passed and required fee is paid or contact the Engineering [currently $100 for a three-credit course]. Program coordinator at 763-506-7359.

High School Registration Guide 13 Specialty School PROGRAMS

What is StepAhead? StepAhead is a full-time online high school (grades nine through 12) offered through Minnesota’s largest school district, Anoka- Hennepin. It offers a complete high school curriculum that meets all state graduation requirements. Best of all, students attending StepAhead have an opportunity to earn free college credit, Secondary Technical accepted at many state colleges and universities. StepAhead students receive support from a team of licensed Education Program education and guidance professionals. This experienced staff is committed to meeting the academic, social and post-secondary [STEP] needs of each StepAhead student. The program is approved from the Minnesota Department of Secondary Technical Education Program Education. All Minnesota high schoolers are welcome to attend: [STEP] is a high school in a college setting grades nine through 12 can enroll fall 2015. For more informa- where students can explore careers, take tion, visit the academic or enrollment pages. academic courses, and have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Mission and Vision The online high school will meet the needs of the 21st Century Grades Eligible: 10, 11, and 12 learner: • The online program will assess and provide relevant, rigorous STEP is for you if: curriculum that meets the postsecondary standards to assure that students are college and career ready; • You are in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade • Students will obtains the skills as needed to be globally • You learn best in “hands-on” activities competitive in the 21st Century workforce; and • You want to explore advanced career and • Students will have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma technical education from the Anoka-Hennepin School District entirely online. • You are ready to prepare for highly skilled workplaces Administrative office StepAhead Online High School's administrative office is based Other information: at Anoka-Hennepin's Secondary Technical Education Program • Students who attend STEP may drive or (STEP) Campus at 1353 W Highway 10 in Anoka, Minn. take the bus to and from their home high Contact us school Have questions, comments or concerns about StepAhead Online • Students may attend STEP full-time or High School? Send us an email at [email protected] or call part-time 763-433-4001.

14 High School Registration Guide Earn College Credit IN HIGH SCHOOL

College credit options are available to all high school stu- dents. Classes that can earn you college credit can be Articulated Credit found in both required and elective areas. Studies show that students who complete some college credit in high [AC] school are more likely to attend college and graduate with Articulated credit classes are career related courses taught in a certificate, diploma or degree. Classes that can earn col- high school. Articulated Credit is intended to provide technical lege credit are found by looking for one of the following and community college credit to students while they are attend- codes in their title as shown in this registration guide. ing high school classes. Benefits: Advanced Placement • Can earn technical and/or community college credits • Stay in your own high school [AP] • Explore career opportunities through high school courses

This is a college-level course that requires students to Eligibility: work at a high level of rigor and complete additional • AC classes available in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 work outside of class. AP classes prepare you for the • Specific course outcomes required to earn AC college experience. How to earn college credit: Benefits: • Classroom teacher provides course requirements to earn AC • Expectations and pace of classes closely match • Students register at www.ctecreditmn.com college experience • Class teacher indicates on the website if student earned AC when the course is completed • An AP exam score may earn you college credit • AP is recognized by post-secondary schools around Other information: the nation • Certificates are awarded to students who have earned col- • A grade of “C” or better earns a weighted grade lege credits. The certificate is converted to college credit when the student enrolls and completes at least one semes- ter course at the college listed on the certificate. Eligibility: • Certificates are good for three to five years. Students should • AP classes available in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 check with the college listed on the certificate. • Students need to check with the college of their choice for • Students should have strong reading and writing specific criteria in a program or major. skills and plan on additional time outside of class for • Colleges other than the listed colleges may accept AC reading and assignments. credits depending on their criteria and program offerings. • Some classes may have prerequisites The student needs to check with the individual colleges. • For more information about AC, visit www.ctecreditmn.com How to earn college credit: or talk to your counselor • Take the AP exam in May. Many colleges award Articulated Credit may be used at: credit for scores of 3 or higher (scores range from • Anoka Technical College 1-5) • Anoka-Ramsey Community College • Check the website of the college you may attend • Hennepin Community College to determine the credit policy • St. Cloud Technical College • Possibly other institutions

High School Registration Guide 15 Concurrent Enrollment Post Secondary [Coll] Enrollment Option Note: Some institutions refer to concurrent enrollment as dual enrollment. [PSEO] Concurrent enrollment classes are college classes taught in high school by high school teachers through a partnership with a specific college. Current concur- Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) rent enrollment partnerships include Anoka Technical College, Anoka-Ramsey is a program that allows 10th-, 11th- and Community College, St. Cloud State University, and the University of Minnesota 12th-grade students to earn both high - Twin Cities. school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and success- Benefits: ful completion of college-level, nonsectar- • College course available in your high school ian courses at eligible participating • A grade of C or better earns a weighted grade postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO • Students can earn college credit at the partnership college courses are offered on the campus of the Eligibility: postsecondary institution; some courses • Concurrent enrollment classes available in grades 11 and 12 are offered online. Each participating col- • Partnership colleges set eligibility requirements such as class rank. lege or university sets its own requirements Check the course description. for enrollment into the PSEO courses. How to earn college credit: Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; • Successful completion of the class can earn you credit at the partnership college. 10th graders may take one career/technical PSEO course. If they earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional International Baccalaureate PSEO courses. [ ] There is no charge to PSEO students for tu- IB ition, books or fees for items that are re- quired to participate in a course. This is a college-level course that requires students to work at a high level of Students must meet the PSEO residency rigor and complete additional work outside of class. IB classes prepare you for and eligibility requirements and abide by the college experience. There are IB classes for both required and elective participation limits specified in Minnesota courses. Statutes, section 124D.09. Funds are avail- Benefits: able to help pay transportation expenses • Expectations and pace of classes closely match college experience for qualifying students to participate in • An IB exam score can earn you college credit PSEO courses on college campuses. • IB is recognized by post-secondary schools around the nation Schools must provide information to all stu- • A grade of “C” or better earns a weighted grade dents in grades 8-11 and their families by March 1, every year. Students must notify Eligibility: their school by May 30 if they want to • IB classes available in grades 11 and 12 participate in PSEO for the following • Students should have strong reading and writing skills and plan on additional school year. For current information about time outside of class for reading and assignments. the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota • Some classes may have prerequisites Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage at How to earn college credit: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/StuSuc/ • Take the IB exam in May. Many colleges award credit for scores of 4 or CollReadi/PSEO/index.html. higher (scores range from 1-7) Students must meet PSEO college admis- • Check the website of the college you may attend to determine the credit policy sion requirements and must complete Other Information: classes required for high school graduation. Detailed information regarding the IB Diploma Programme is located in the This option is for independent, highly Specialty School Programs section toward the front of this registration guide. responsible, and motivated students.

16 High School Registration Guide [PSEO] cont. Benefits: • Can earn college credits that may be accepted by other colleges and/or universities following high school • Gain college experience while in high school General education option: • General Education option available in grades 11 and 12 • PSEO Colleges set academic requirements such as high school class rank • PSEO families are responsible for providing transportation • Further information can be found on each high school’s coun- seling web page (high school homepage to “SUPPORT” and then “Counseling” in the drop-down menu) Career technical education option eligibility: • Career Technical option available in grades 10, 11, and 12 • Must meet or exceed the standards on the 8th grade MCA Reading test. • Only one class can be taken during a college semester High School Career • PSEO families are responsible for providing transportation • Courses eligible must be career technical education courses and College Centers • This option is only available at community and technical colleges The Career and College Centers offer the • Further information can be found on each high school’s counseling web page (high school homepage to “SUPPORT” following services and resources: and then “Counseling” in the drop-down menu) • Career and College planning • College admissions process Not on track to graduate: If a school district determines a student is not on • Individual planning w/students and parents track to graduate, the limits on PSEO participation does not apply to that student. Students who are not on track to graduate: In 2015, the following • Test prep – ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, ASVAB language was added to Minnesota Statues, section 124D.09, subdivision 8: • Naviance Support “If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate, the limit on participation does not apply to that pupil.” This applies only to public • Financial Aid information school students. In order to waive the participation limits, the postsecondary • Scholarship information institution must submit the PSEO Verification of Extended PSEO Eligibility (ED-02480-01) as supporting documentation. This form must be completed • College and career tours and signed by the enrolling district. • Local job postings

Contact your school’s: College & Career Specialist. Check your high school’s website for contact information.

High School Registration Guide 17 After High School ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission Requirements for Minnesota Other admissions requirements: Colleges and Universities Graduate in the top If not in the top half, your ACT or SAT Listed below are general admission requirements for a va- half of your class score will be used to determine accep- riety of Minnesota post-secondary programs. You can use tance. Check with the school where you this information when making your registration choices, are applying for their score requirements.

but it is your responsibility to check specific requirements Take the ACT or You must take either test. Specific for any college where you are planning on applying. SAT scores are used when a student is not in the top 50th percentile. Technical and Community Colleges: www.mnscu.edu University of Minnesota: www.umn.edu Minnesota’s technical and community colleges have The University of Minnesota has 5 campuses—Twin Cities, “open admission,” which means that they accept any Duluth, Morris, Crookston and Rochester. Selective student with a high school diploma or GED. ACT or SAT test admissions requirements include ACT [ACT with writing scores are not required; however, these schools may have required for Twin Cities campus] or SAT and high school their own placement tests. You may be accepted at any rank and GPA. of these schools, but if you do not test into college-level All five campuses have the following minimum curriculum courses, you will be required to take “developmental” requirements: courses before earning college credits. Also, many of these schools have popular programs with waiting lists; English 4 years: Emphasis on writing, including in- therefore applying early is always a good decisions. struction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation. Four-Year State Colleges and Universities: Mathematics 4 years: Elementary algebra, geometry, Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations [integrated math www.mnscu.edu 1, 2 & 3]. Examples of 4th year math include calculus These programs have “liberal admission” requirements. [preferred], pre-calculus, analysis, integrated math 4. Generally, students should complete the following mini- Science 3 years; Including one year each of mum curriculum requirements, as stated on the website: Biological science, chemistry, biological and physical science, and and physics are required or including a laboratory experience. English 4 years Management, Biological Sciences, and Science and Engineering. Math 3 years - minimum completion of Advanced Algebra Social Studies 3 years: including one year each of U.S his- tory and geography [or a course that includes 2 years of the same language World Language a geography component such as world his- Social Studies 3 years tory, western civilization, or global studies].

Science 3 years including: Single second 2 years 1 year - Physical Science 9, language 1 year - Biology with lab, 1 year - other physical science with lab Visual and/or 1 year: including instruction in the history and Other 1 year of visual or performing arts performing arts interpretation of the art form [e.g. theater arts, music, band, chorus, orchestra, drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, media production, theater production.]

18 High School Registration Guide University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Students are highly encouraged to take Honors, AP www.umn.edu and/or IB courses for a challenging, well-rounded college Specific colleges within the U of M Twin Cities campus preparatory curriculum. ACT or SAT tests are required. have these additional requirements: Both the practice and the actual ACT college and career Liberal Arts, Education College prep curriculum grades 9 readiness assessment will be offered during a school and Human Develop- through 12, science strongly day. Students may elect to send results from the actual ment, Agriculture, recommended for grade 12 ACT to colleges as part of the college application Food, and Natural process. Students that choose to participate in the Resource Sciences Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and are U.S. citizens are entered Biological Sciences 4 years math, 4 years science, into the National Merit Scholarship program. Additional including a year of Physics information on the National Merit Scholarship program

[prefer physics courses over can be found at: http://nationalmerit.org. advanced biology courses]

Design College prep curriculum grades 9 Note that a student’s rigorous course curriculum, grade through 12, strong math, science and point average, class rank and ACT/SAT scores are art skills considered in the final admission decision. If students Science and 4 years of math through Precalculus have questions, they should contact the admissions Engineering [minimum]; 4 years science including department of the specific college or university. a year of physics The following Web sites are popular sites to search for Carlson School of 4 years of math through Precalculus college information beyond the Minnesota schools listed Management [minimum]; 4 years science including a year of physics [prefer academic on this page: courses over business courses] www.collegeview.com www.collegenet.com www.collegeboard.com www.gocollege.com Since admission to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus is very competitive, it is highly suggested that www.petersons.com www.fastweb.monster.com high school students take rigorous courses all four years. Remember, for the most up-to-date, accurate college Most students accepted have taken advanced math and science during their senior year. application information, you need to contact directly any school you are interested in applying to. Minnesota Private Colleges: www.mnprivatecolleges.com NCAA Eligibility Center You are a strong candidate for college admission at To be certified by the Eligibility Center, you must: Minnesota’s private colleges if you have taken: Access information and application directly from the NCAA Eligibility Center web site: English 4 years www.eligibilitycenter.org

Math At least 3 years of math, including a minimum of Advanced Algebra Naviance Family Connection

Social Studies 3 or more years All District 11 high school students will have access to Naviance Family Connection. This web-based program provides individual career assessments, resume building Science 3 or more years of science with lab and college search/information. Through the use of this World Language 2 or more years of a single world program, high school students will be able to start language planning for their post-secondary goals through a series of school-based activities and on their own. Arts Several courses

High School Registration Guide 19 General Information Academics Honors Graduation Weighted Grades Requirements Grade Point Average [GPA] GPA calculations are based on a 4.0 system. Based on the five- Honors courses have more rigorous expectations both in and period day, each trimester of a class equals 0.5 credit. See your out of class. Honors classes are described in the Course Selec- counselor for more information about GPA and class rank. tion section and have “Honors” or “AP” in the title. To receive honors credit, students must complete these courses with a C Grade Regular Honors or above. A 4.00 4.33 A- 3.67 4.00 Honors courses also meet the requirements for graduation. B+ 3.33 3.67 Honors courses are for you if: ● B 3.00 3.33 You have a strong interest in the subject ● B- 2.67 3.00 You would like to learn at a faster pace ● C+ 2.33 2.67 You are looking for something more challenging ● C 2.00 2.33 You want to be prepared for college level coursework C- 1.67 1.67 In order to graduate with honors from Anoka-Hennepin, the D+ 1.33 1.33 following criteria must be met. Honors graduation status is D 1.00 1.00 determined by the cumulative, weighted GPA at the end of D- 0.67 0.67 the trimester 2 of the senior year. PSEO students’ status will F, I, NC 0.00 0.00 be determined after the fall semester. Rounding will not occur. NG, P, RC No Value Assigned Category I: Honors Class Rank At least 3.3 weighted GPA. Requirements: There are no Class rank is calculated and reported based on GPA. It is requirements concerning honors courses for this category the composite ordering of all students’ GPAs. As GPAs change, so do class ranks. As grades are entered into the Category II: High Honors system, calculations are run and class ranks are produced. At least 3.6 weighted GPA. Requirements: Students must earn Most grades are entered into the system at the end of a at least six credits in honors courses during their high school trimester. However, career. At least 1.0 credit must be earned during the senior year. situations that arise outside the usual grading window may affect class rank. These include: Category III: Highest Honors • Incompletes that are changed to grades At least 3.9 weighted GPA. Requirements: Students must earn • A transfer student’s grades added to the system at least 10 credits in honors courses from two or more depart- • A dropped student’s grades removed from the system ments during their high school career. At least two credits must • PSEO grades added when received from the post-sec- be earned during the senior year. ondary institution Students earning credit in honors courses will receive honors recognition and a weighted grade if they earn a “C” or higher Academic Letters in the course. Academic letters will be presented to students with the following GPAs: • Freshmen with a 3.9 weighted GPA • Sophomores with a 3.85 weighted GPA • Juniors with a 3.80 weighted GPA • Seniors with a 3.75 weighted GPA

20 High School Registration Guide Academic Credit Requirement for Activities Eligibility Students must be making satisfactory progress toward the Anoka-Hennepin School District requirements for graduation. Students must earn enough credits each term in order to maintain eligibility for graduation. Academic eligibility may be regained at the end of any trimester. Students need 27 credits to graduate. Academic Eligibility [27 credits to graduate] First tri. Second tri. Third tri. Grade 9 0.0 1.5 3.5 Grade 10 5.5 8.0 10.0 process following district procedures. This process is initiated Grade 11 12.0 14.5 17.0 by students and first requires the completion of an application. Grade 12 19.5 22.0 24.5 Students interested in pursuing Credit by Assessment can request an application from their school counselor. Students Academic Probation turn in the completed form to the guidance counselor. If students are short credits that would prohibit them from Students who are pursuing Credit by Assessment will be con- participating in after-school activities, they should check with their tacted by a teacher who will manage this district assessment activities office to see if they qualify for academic probation. process. Some students may wish to use College Level Examination Program [CLEP] or Advanced Placement [AP] Credit By Assessment to receive Credit by Assessment. These students are Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 9-12 may earn course encouraged to contact their school counselor or the talent credit and meet graduation requirements by successfully development teaching and learning specialist prior to pursu- demonstrating that they have met specific requirements of a ing the testing in order to make sure all questions are course without actually taking the course. Students who have answered. All students interested in pursuing Credit by previously mastered the knowledge and skills in a district Assessment should begin the process at least a trimester course may demonstrate their mastery through a formal before the credit is required.

High School Registration Guide 21 Assistance for Students IEP SPECIAL EDUCATION 504 EL

Individual Education Plan [IEP] Section 504 Accommodation The IEP team shall identify needed accommodations to Students who demonstrate a substantial limitation in a major facilitate student participation in mainstream curriculum life function, such as talking, learning or socialization are requirements. Students with significant disabilities for whom eligible for an Accommodation Plan. Parents are invited to the IEP team determines the regular curriculum is not appro- participate in identification and development of the plan for priate will have modified or alternative curriculum. All their child. students will participate in district and statewide assessments The plan will describe accommodations which the team for graduation. However, the IEP team determines which has determined to be necessary to allow the student to assessments are appropriate including if the student will access instruction, such as modified assignments, untimed participate in an alternate assessment designed by the state. tests, adaptive equipment, assigned seating, or adjusted The IEP team will determine which graduation required schedule. assessment is appropriate. Students who are placed on an Accommodation Plan will Students on an IEP will be provided reasonable accommo- participate in state and local assessments. The Accommoda- dations to participate in these assessments and the IEP team tion Plan must identify accommodations necessary for will set targets to measure the student’s progress toward the student’s participation in the state and district-wide graduation. assessment. A multi-disciplinary team that includes the parent[s] or guardian[s] of the student will develop an IEP inclusive English Learners [EL] of transition planning. The IEP will define each student’s educational program and graduation requirements. The IEP The Anoka-Hennepin School District provides specific will be reviewed and revised annually. The amount and type educational programming for students who demonstrate of support will be based upon the student’s educational limited English proficiency. Students may qualify to receive needs as defined by the IEP team. EL services if they meet one or more of the following criteria: [1] The student first learned a language other than or in Special Education addition to English, [2] A language other than English is most often spoken in the home, or [3] The student usually speaks The Anoka-Hennepin School District provides educational a language other than English. programming to students with disabilities from birth to age The EL program in Anoka-Hennepin promotes students’ 22. State and federal laws define categories of disabilities growth in academic English. Students who receive EL services as follows: get the majority of their instruction in mainstream classrooms • Autism Spectrum Disorders and in sheltered English classes. • Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Students are given the ACCESS assessment on an annual • Deaf/Hard of Hearing basis to determine continued eligibility for EL service. If you • Deaf/Blind have questions, consult your counselor. • Other Health Disability • Physically Impaired • Specific Learning Disability • Speech or Language Impaired • Traumatic Brain Injury • Blind/Visually Impaired • Developmental Cognitive Disability • Severely Multiply Impaired

22 High School Registration Guide Course Selection COURSE TITLES BY DEPARTMENT Art ...... 26 Greenhouse Management ...... 34 CAD III Engineering & Architecture ...... 42 Ceramics I...... 26 AC Medical Anatomy I ...... 34 AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design ...... 42 Ceramics II ...... 26 AC Medical Anatomy II ...... 34 Fabric, Apparel and Design ...... 42 Ceramics III ...... 27 AC Medical Terminology and Careers ...... 34 AC Fashion Merchandising...... 42 Computer Art I ...... 27 Health Internship ...... 34 Interior Design and Housing ...... 42 Computer Art II...... 27 Culinary Arts I ...... 42 Drawing I ...... 27 Center for STEAM at Anoka High School . . . . . 35 Culinary Arts II ...... 43 Drawing II ...... 27 STEAM Foundations...... 37 Creative Writing I ...... 43 Drawing III ...... 27 Computer Skills for STEAM ...... 37 Creative Writing II...... 43 Jewelry and Craft Design I ...... 27 Design and Fabrication ...... 37 Honors Humanities ...... 43 Jewelry and Craft Design II ...... 27 AC Computer Programming...... 38 Yearbook Lab I ...... 43 Painting I...... 27 AP Computer Science ...... 38 Yearbook Lab II...... 43 Painting II ...... 27 Video Game Design and Marketing...... 38 Yearbook Lab III ...... 43 Painting III...... 27 AC Social Media Marketing and Web Design ...... 38 Television Journalism ...... 43 Sculpture I...... 27 AC Web Page Coding For Business ...... 38 Hispanic Studies [Anoka Only] ...... 43 Sculpture II ...... 28 Mobile Apps for Business...... 38 Animal Management ...... 43 Sculpture III...... 28 Drawing I ...... 38 Fish and Wildlife Ecology ...... 44 Video Art I ...... 28 Drawing II ...... 38 Fish and Wildlife Zoology...... 44 Video Art II ...... 28 Drawing III ...... 38 Seasonal Horticulture ...... 44 AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting ...... 28 Painting I...... 39 Floriculture ...... 44 AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture...... 28 Painting II ...... 39 AC Medical Terminology & Careers ...... 44 Painting III...... 39 AC Medical Anatomy I & Medical Anatomy II/ Business & Marketing Education ...... 29 Ceramics I...... 39 Medical Terminology and Careers ...... 44 AC Accounting I ...... 29 Ceramics II ...... 39 Pre-Vet Animal Science...... 44 AC Accounting II [NOCTI] ...... 29 Ceramics III ...... 39 College Honors Animal Science ...... 44 Personal Money Management ...... 29 Computer Art I ...... 39 Food Science ...... 44 Honors Building Wealth ...... 30 Computer Art II...... 39 AC Introduction to Computers...... 30 Jewelry and Craft Design I ...... 39 CEMS at Blaine High School ...... 45 AC Keyboarding ...... 30 Jewelry and Craft Design II ...... 39 Honors Physics 9...... 45 AC Computer Applications ...... 30 Sculpture I...... 39 Computer Skills for Engineers CEMS ...... 45 AC Social Media Marketing and Web Design ...... 30 Sculpture II ...... 39 PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Engineering Design . . . 45 Video Game Design and Marketing...... 30 Sculpture III...... 40 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Engineering...... 46 Mobile Apps for Business ...... 30 Video Art I ...... 40 PLTW AC Honors Engineering Design AC Web Page Coding for Business [NOCTI] ...... 30 Video Art II ...... 40 and Development...... 46 AC Computer Programming...... 31 AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting ...... 40 Intermediate Algebra CEMS ...... 46 AP Computer Science ...... 31 AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture...... 40 Honors Advanced Algebra CEMS ...... 46 AC Advertising and Sales ...... 31 Acting I ...... 40 Statistics and Probability CEMS ...... 46 AC Business Management [NOCTI] ...... 31 Acting II ...... 40 AP Statistics CEMS ...... 46 AC Hospitality and Tourism ...... 31 Acting III ...... 40 Honors English 9 CEMS ...... 46 AC Marketing ...... 31 Choir I ...... 40 Honors English 10 CEMS ...... 46 Business and Consumer Law ...... 31 Choir II ...... 40 PLTW AC Honors Digital Electronics ...... 46 AC Entrepreneurship ...... 31 Honors Choir III...... 40 PLTW AC Honors Computer Science Principles...... 47 Honors International Business ...... 31 Band I ...... 41 PLTW AC Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture . . . 47 Business Internship Program [NOCTI] ...... 32 Band II ...... 41 PLTW AC Honors Aerospace Engineering ...... 47 Marketing and Management Honors Band III...... 41 PLTW AC Honors Environmental Sustainability ...... 47 Internship Program [NOCTI] ...... 32 Orchestra I ...... 41 PLTW AC Honors Computer Science A ...... 47 Orchestra II ...... 41 International Baccalaureate Career Technical Education ...... 33 Honors Orchestra III ...... 41 Investigating Careers ...... 33 Music Exploration ...... 41 at Champlin Park High School...... 48-49 Work Experience Program ...... 33 Graphic Design I...... 41 Honors Social Studies 10/Honors English 10 Block . . . . 49 Animal Management ...... 33 Graphic Design II ...... 41 IB English 11 HL ...... 49 Pre-Vet Animal Science...... 33 Graphic Design III ...... 41 IB English/AVID 11 ...... 49 Coll Honors Animal Science ...... 33 Digital Photography I ...... 41 IB English 12 HL ...... 49 Fish and Wildlife Ecology ...... 34 Digital Photography II...... 41 IB English/AVID 12 ...... 49 Fish and Wildlife Zoology...... 34 Digital Videography ...... 42 IB English 12 HL Enrichment ...... 49 Seasonal Horticulture ...... 34 AP Photography ...... 42 IB French SL [Level 4-Grade 11 or 12] and [Level 5-Grade 12] . . . 50 Floriculture ...... 34 CAD II Engineering & Architecture...... 42 IB German SL [Level 4-Grade 11 or 12] and [Level 5-Grade 12] . . 50

High School Registration Guide 23 IB Spanish SL [Level 4-Grade 11 or 12] and [Level 5-Grade 12] . . 50 English Language Arts ...... 58 Coll Honors College Algebra ...... 67 IB French V SL...... 50 English 9 ...... 59 Honors Precalculus ...... 67 IB German V SL ...... 50 Honors English 9 ...... 59 AP Statistics ...... 67 IB Spanish V SL ...... 50 English 10 ...... 59 AP Calculus AB ...... 67 IB AB Initio French SL Honors English 10 ...... 59 AP Calculus AB Seminar...... 67 [Level I - Grade 11] and [Level II - Grade 12] ...... 50 English 11 ...... 59 AP Calculus BC...... 67 IB AB Initio German SL AP English Language and Composition...... 59 AP Calculus AB/BC...... 67 [Level I - Grade 11] and [Level II - Grade 12] ...... 50 English 12 ...... 59 IB AB Initio Spanish SL AP Literature and Composition ...... 59 Music ...... 68 [Level I - Grade 11] and [Level II - Grade 12] ...... 51 Coll Introduction to Literature ...... 59 Marching Band [CRHS only] ...... 68 Honors Social Studies 10/Honors English 10 Block . . . 51 Coll University Writing ...... 59 Concert Band [CRHS only] ...... 68 [AP European History]/IB History 11 HL ...... 51 Academic Writing Foundations ...... 60 Band I ...... 68 IB Hist Mid East & Africa 12 HL ...... 51 Acting I ...... 60 Band II ...... 68 IB Biology 11 SL ...... 51 Acting II ...... 60 Honors Band III...... 68 IB Biology 11 HL...... 51 Acting III ...... 60 Choir I ...... 69 IB Biology 12 SL ...... 51 Creative Writing I ...... 60 Choir II ...... 69 IB Biology 12 HL...... 51 Creative Writing II...... 60 Honors Choir III...... 69 IB Chemistry 12 SL ...... 51 Exploring the Modern Novel ...... 60 Orchestra I ...... 69 IB Chemistry 12 HL...... 52 Honors Humanities ...... 60 Orchestra II ...... 69 IB Mathematical Studies SL ...... 52 Introduction to Journalism ...... 60 Honors Orchestra III ...... 69 IB Mathematics 11 SL ...... 52 Convergence Journalism ...... 60 Music Exploration ...... 69 IB Mathematics 12 SL ...... 52 Yearbook Lab I ...... 61 World Drumming [CPHS and CRHS only]...... 69 IB Mathematics 11 HL...... 52 Yearbook Lab II...... 61 IB Mathematics 12 HL...... 52 Yearbook Lab III ...... 61 Physical Education ...... 70 IB Further Mathematics ...... 52 Television Journalism ...... 61 Physical Education I ...... 70 IB Music SL ...... 53 Debate I ...... 61 Physical Education II ...... 70 IB Music HL ...... 53 Honors Debate II ...... 61 Accelerated Basketball I ...... 70 AC IB Business Management 11 HL...... 53 Public Speaking ...... 61 Accelerated Basketball II ...... 70 AC IB Business Management 12 HL...... 53 COLL Honors Public Speaking ...... 61 Accelerated Volleyball I ...... 70 IB Psychology SL...... 53 Accelerated Volleyball II ...... 70 IB Visual Arts SL ...... 53 English Learners [EL] ...... 61 Accelerated Volleyball III ...... 70 IB Theory of Knowledge I...... 53 Group Fitness I ...... 71 IB Theory of Knowledge II ...... 53 Family and Consumer Sciences [FACS]...... 62 Group Fitness II ...... 71 Lifetime Activities Outdoors [Fall/Spring]...... 71 Center for Biomedical Sciences and Food Preparation Fundamentals ...... 62 Lifetime Activities Outdoors [Winter] ...... 71 Engineering at Coon Rapids High School Nutrition ...... 62 . . . . . 54 Physical Education Elective 9 ...... 71 Biomedical Science Courses Culinary Arts I ...... 62 Strength Training and Conditioning I ...... 71 Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering ...... 54 Culinary Arts II ...... 62 Food Science ...... 63 Strength Training and Conditioning II ...... 71 Honors Physical Science 9 Biomed...... 54 Strength Training and Conditioning III ...... 71 Honors English 10 Biomed...... 54 Child and Human Development...... 63 AC Early Childhood Careers...... 63 Strength Training and Conditioning IV ...... 71 Human Performance and Wellness Biomed...... 55 Team Sports ...... 71 AC Medical Terminology and Careers ...... 55 AC Education, Teaching and Training Careers ...... 63 Fabric, Apparel, and Design...... 63 Total Sports I...... 71 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences . . 55 Total Sports II ...... 71 PLTW AC Honors Human Body Systems ...... 55 AC Fashion Merchandising...... 63 PLTW AC Honors Medical Interventions ...... 55 Interior Design and Housing ...... 63 Consumer Strategies ...... 63 Reading ...... 72 PLTW AC Honors Biomedical Innovation ...... 55 Academic Reading Prep I ...... 72 Coll Math for Medical Careers Biomed ...... 55 Interpersonal Relationships ...... 63 Family and Consumer Sciences Internship...... 63 Academic Reading Prep II ...... 72 Coll Honors 1100 – Introduction to the Coll Reading for College and Careers ...... 72 Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed ...... 55 Coll Honors 2100 – Design and Manufacturing Health ...... 64 in the Medical Device Industry Biomed ...... 56 Health ...... 64 Science ...... 73 AC Electronic Health Records Biomed...... 56 Healthy Living I ...... 64 Physical Science 9...... 74 Coll Introduction to Holistic Healing Biomed...... 56 Healthy Living II ...... 64 Honors Physical Science 9 ...... 74 Medical Spanish Biomed ...... 56 Honors Physics 9 [BHS, CPHS, CRHS] ...... 74 Engineering Courses Mathematics ...... 65 Chemistry I ...... 75 Honors Physics 9 Engineering ...... 56 Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations . . . . . 66 Honors Chemistry I ...... 75 Honors English 9 Engineering ...... 56 Geometry ...... 66 AP Chemistry ...... 75 Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering ...... 56 Honors Geometry...... 66 Biology I ...... 75 PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Advanced Algebra ...... 66 Coll Honors Biology ...... 75 Engineering Design ...... 56 Honors Advanced Algebra ...... 66 AP Biology [AndHS, BHS]...... 75 Statistics and Probability ...... 66 Honors Biology II: Genetics and Biotechnology . . . . . 75 Driver Education ...... 57 AP Statistics ...... 66 Honors Biology II: Physiology/Anatomy...... 75 Driver Education...... 57 Coll Honors College Algebra Through Modeling . . . . 66 Honors Chemistry II ...... 76

24 High School Registration Guide Astronomy ...... 76 Coll Honors 1100 - Introduction to the Sociology ...... 91 Geology of Minnesota ...... 76 Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed ...... 84 Psychology I ...... 91 Meteorology...... 76 Coll Honors 2100 - Design and Manufacturing Psychology II...... 91 Outdoor Adventures Fall Environmental Science. . . . . 76 in the Medical Device Industry Biomed ...... 84 AP Psychology ...... 91 Outdoor Adventures Winter Environmental Science . . 76 AC Honors Disease Conditions ...... 84 Criminal Justice ...... 91 Outdoor Adventures Spring Environmental Science . . 76 AC Pharmacy Technician ...... 84 AP Physics 1 ...... 76 AC Coll Emergency Medical Careers I ...... 84 Technology Education...... 92 Physics ...... 76 AC Coll Honors Emergency Medical Careers II ...... 84 Digital Photography I ...... 92 AC Coll Nursing Assistant ...... 84 Digital Photography II...... 92 Secondary Technical Sports Medicine: Prevention and Care Digital Videography I ...... 93 Education Program...... 77-78 of Athletic Injuries...... 85 Graphic Design I...... 93 English 11 ...... 79 AC Sports Medicine: Performance ...... 85 Graphic Design II ...... 93 English 12 ...... 79 Honors STEP Plus – Health Science Careers ...... 85 Graphic Design III...... 93 Geometry ...... 79 Coll Math in Medical Careers ...... 85 AP Photography ...... 93 Advanced Algebra ...... 79 AC Hotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers I ...... 85 Small Gas Engines I ...... 93 Statistics and Probability ...... 79 AC Hotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers II ...... 85 Small Gas Engines II ...... 93 Honors Precalculus ...... 79 A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair I ...... 85 Automotive Technology - Consumer ...... 93 Biology ...... 79 A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair II...... 85 Automotive Technology I ...... 93 Physics ...... 79 Honors Computer Networking ...... 86 Automotive Technology II ...... 94 Social Studies 11: World History ...... 79 Firefighting I ...... 86 Automotive Technology III ...... 94 Social Studies 12: Economics ...... 79 Law Enforcement and Crime Scene Investigation . . . . 86 CAD I Engineering & Architecture [Computer Aided Design] ...... 94 Social Studies 12: U.S. Government and Politics . . . . . 80 AC Law Enforcement Careers II: Police Procedures . . . 86 Honors STEP Plus – Human Services Careers...... 86 CAD Il Engineering & Architecture Construction Careers: Building Trades ...... 80 [Computer Aided Design] ...... 94 Construction Careers: Carpentry ...... 80 Coll Machine Technology I ...... 86 Coll Machine Technology II ...... 87 CAD lll Engineering & Architecture Construction Careers: Finishing ...... 80 [Computer Aided Design] ...... 94 Coll Welding Technology I ...... 87 Honors STEP Plus – Construction Careers ...... 80 CAD/Technical Illustration ...... 94 Coll Welding Technology II: SMAW/GTAW ...... 87 Construction Careers : Landscape AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design ...... 94 Design and Construction ...... 80 Coll Welding Technology III: Processes and Blueprint ...... 87 Wood Technology I ...... 94 AC Art Technology I ...... 80 Wood Technology II ...... 95 AC Art Technology II ...... 80 Honors STEP Plus – Engineering and Manufacturing Careers ...... 87 Wood Technology III...... 95 Honors STEP Plus – Arts and Communication Careers . . . 81 AC Advanced Automotive I ...... 87 Home Maintenance ...... 95 AC Music/Media Technology I ...... 81 AC Advanced Automotive II...... 87 AC Carpentry: Framing...... 95 AC Music/Media Technology II ...... 81 AC Advanced Automotive III ...... 87 AC Carpentry: Interior Structure...... 95 AC Aviation Technology...... 81 AC Advanced Automotive IV ...... 87 AC Carpentry: Finishing ...... 95 AC Honors Aviation Technology II - Advanced Automotive: Summer Internship ...... 87 Electronics I ...... 95 Private Pilot Knowledge Certification ...... 81 Electronics II ...... 95 PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Engineering Design . . . 81 Social Studies ...... 88 Metal Technology I [Not available at AndHS] ...... 95 PLTW AC Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture . . . 81 Civics 9 ...... 89 Metal Technology II [Not available at AndHS] ...... 96 PLTW AC Honors Digital Electronics ...... 81 Honors Civics ...... 89 Metal Technology III [Not available at AndHS] ...... 96 PLTW AC Honors Engineering: Trade and Industrial Internship Program ...... 96 Principles of Engineering ...... 82 Geography 9...... 89 AP Geography ...... 89 PLTW AC Honors Engineering/Computer- World Language...... 97 Integrated Manufacturing...... 82 US History 10 ...... 89 American Sign Language I ...... 97 Honors Computer Science A ...... 82 AP US History ...... 89 American Sign Language II...... 97 PLTW AC Honors Computer Science World History 11...... 89 and Software Engineering ...... 82 AP World History ...... 89 Honors American Sign Language III ...... 97 PLTW AC Honors Aerospace Engineering ...... 82 World History Seminar ...... 90 French I...... 98 PLTW AC Honors Environmental Sustainability ...... 82 Economics 12 ...... 90 French II ...... 98 Honors French III ...... 98 Honors STEP Plus – Engineering Economics Hybrid ...... 90 and Manufacturing Careers ...... 82 AP Economics...... 90 Honors French IV ...... 98 AC Coll Transportation & Logistics Engineering . . . . . 82 Coll Honors Economics ...... 90 AP French V ...... 98 AC Advanced Fashion and Design Technologies. . . . . 83 US Government and Politics 12 ...... 90 German I...... 98 Cosmetology ...... 83 AP US Government and Politics ...... 90 German II ...... 98 AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers I ...... 83 Globe Trekker ...... 90 Honors German III ...... 99 AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers II ...... 83 America Through Multimedia...... 90 Honors German IV ...... 99 AC Accounting and Financial Careers I ...... 83 Modern Global Issues...... 91 AP German V ...... 99 AC Coll Accounting and Financial Careers II ...... 83 Multicultural Perspectives...... 91 Spanish I ...... 99 Spanish II ...... 99 Honors STEP Plus – Business, Management Coll Honors Sociological Perspectives: and Administration Careers ...... 83 A Multicultural America ...... 91 Honors Spanish III...... 99 AC Investigating Medical Careers ...... 83 US History Seminar ...... 91 Honors Spanish IV ...... 100 AC Medical Anatomy I & Medical Anatomy II/ World History Seminar ...... 91 Coll Honors College Spanish IV ...... 100 Medical Terminology and Careers ...... 84 Youth Issues ...... 91 AP Spanish V...... 100

High School Registration Guide 25 ART ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES

ART Ceramics I 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics II 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics I Ceramics III 10, 11, 12 Ceramics II Computer Art I 9, 10, 11, 12 Computer Art II 10, 11, 12 Computer Art I Drawing I 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawing II 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawing I Drawing III 10, 11, 12 Drawing II Jewelry and Craft Design I 9, 10, 11, 12 Jewelry and Craft Design II 9, 10, 11, 12 Jewelry and Craft Design I Painting I 9, 10, 11, 12 Painting II 9, 10, 11, 12 Painting I Painting III 10, 11, 12 Painting II Sculpture I 9, 10, 11, 12 Sculpture II 9, 10, 11, 12 Sculpture I Sculpture III 10, 11, 12 Sculpture II Video Art I 9, 10, 11, 12 Video Art II 10, 11, 12 Video Art I AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting 10, 11, 12 AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture 10, 11, 12

For additional CHPS options in Art, see IB section.

Ceramics I Ceramics II Ceramics III Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Ceramics I Prerequisite/Selection Process: Ceramics II Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: Course may be taken up to three • Basic ceramic design Major Outcomes: trimesters. • Creative problem solving • Advanced ceramic design One trimester = 0.5 credit • Learn hand-building construction • Advanced hand building construction Major Outcomes: • Basic wheel throwing • Advanced wheel throwing • Offers students additional coursework to • Glazing techniques • Advanced glazing techniques develop greater depth in studio discipline • Emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism • Develop sets/series of functional forms • Continued emphasis on art history, Projects, Activities, etc.: Thrown and • Continued emphasis on aesthetics and aesthetics and art production hand-built pieces art criticism Projects, Activities, etc.: Sets of functional Instructional Focus: Lab work Projects, Activities, etc.: Sets of functional forms and sculptural ceramic pieces forms and sculptural ceramic pieces Instructional Focus: Lab work Instructional Focus: Lab work

26 High School Registration Guide Computer Art I Drawing II Painting I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Drawing I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit

Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: ART • Coursework focuses on creative and Major Outcomes: • Learn basic painting techniques artistic applications of computer art and • Expand skills developed in Drawing I: • Learn basic color theory technology. The course will also focus on color use, composition and figure • Watercolor and acrylic painting the Elements of Art and Principles of drawing • Aesthetics and art criticism Design as they apply to computer created • Expand techniques developed in Projects, Activities, etc.: Water color, artwork. Drawing I: pencil, pastel and color work tempera and acrylic paintings • Technical skills relating to the use of the • Draw from life and imagination Instructional Focus: Lab work computer, software, visual composition, • Continued emphasis on art history, creative expression and communication aesthetics and art criticism Painting II will be taught. Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings Prerequisite/Selection Process: Painting I Instructional Focus: Lab work and sketchbook Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Lab work Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Computer Art II Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Computer Art I Drawing III • Refinement of skills developed in Painting I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Drawing II • Art awareness of modern artists Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: • Continued emphasis on art history, Credit: Course may be taken up to three aesthetics and art criticism • Advanced student exploration and creation trimesters. • More self-expression in subject matter of computer graphics utilizing a series One trimester = 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Watercolor, tempera of project structures that demonstrate Major Outcomes: personal voice, creativity and the under- and acrylic paintings • Offers students additional coursework to standing of the incorporation of aesthetic Instructional Focus: Lab work develop greater depth in studio discipline design principles in the work • Continued emphasis on art history, • Additional emphasis will be placed on the Painting III aesthetics and art production analysis and evaluation of the images cre- Prerequisite/Selection Process: Painting II Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings ated utilizing industry standard software Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 and sketchbook Instructional Focus: Lab work Credit: Course may be taken up to three Instructional Focus: Lab work trimesters. Drawing I Jewelry and Craft Design I One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Offers students additional coursework to Major Outcomes: develop greater depth in studio discipline Major Outcomes: • Learn basic drawing skills: observation, • Continued emphasis on art history, proportion, perspective and shading • Create wearable and usable art through aesthetics and art production • Learn basic drawing techniques: pencil, multiple art projects Projects, Activities, etc.: Watercolor, tempera ink, conte pastel and charcoal • Work with jewelry production using. and acrylic painting • Draw from life casting and fabrication techniques. Instructional Focus: Lab work • Learn basic art history, aesthetic and art • Explore bookmaking using various criticism printing /paper techniques Sculpture I • Excellent starting point for other art • Explore fiber and sculpture construction. courses • Study the history of jewelry and craft Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings design around the world. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit and sketchbook Instructional Focus: Lab work Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Lab work • Work with 3-D art forms Jewelry and Craft Design II • Exploration of multiple types of media as Prerequisite/Selection Process: Jewelry and they relate to form and mass Craft Design I • Learn about sculptors and history of Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 sculpture Course may be taken up to three trimesters. • Emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Additive and Major Outcomes: subtractive sculptural pieces • Offers students additional coursework to Instructional Focus: Lab work develop greater depth in jewelry and craft design and production • Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production Instructional Focus: Lab work

High School Registration Guide 27 Sculpture II Video Art II AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture Prerequisite/Selection Process: Sculpture I Prerequisite/Selection Process: Video Art I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit

ART ART Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Exploration of studio art at the • Theme-based concentration applied to • Advanced student exploration and college-level working with 3-D art forms creation of video production. • Course is sponsored by the College • Greater emphasis on refinement and • Strong focus is placed on students Board exploration of sculpture techniques demonstrating a personal voice through • Students are expected to be able to work • Styles and works of a variety of noted the filming and editing of their projects. independently as an adult member of the sculptors studied • Additional emphasis will be placed on class • Continued emphasis on aesthetics and film presentation, evaluation and analysis • Completion of comprehensive portfolio art criticism of their finished works. made up of Breadth, Concentration and Projects, Activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding Instructional Focus: Lab work Quality Sections that involve various and stone carving media and subject matter that are created AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting as 3 dimensional works of art. Sculpture III Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Prerequisite/Selection Process: Sculpture II Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Board for review in May: desirable. Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: • Course work will receive a separate grade Credit: Course may be taken up to three • Exploration of studio art at the from the teacher in addition to a rating trimesters. college-level from the College Board One trimester = 0.5 credit • Course is sponsored by the College Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a Major Outcomes: Board portfolio of artwork • Offers students additional coursework to • Students are expected to be able to work Instructional Focus: Comparable to an develop greater depth in studio discipline independently as an adult member of the introductory college course in studio art • Continued emphasis on art history, class aesthetics and art production • Completion of comprehensive portfolio Projects, Activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding made up of Breadth, Concentration and and stone carving Quality Sections that involve various media and subject matter that are created Video Art I as 2 dimensional works of art. Focus on a Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 variety of media and techniques Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Major Outcomes: Board for review in May: desirable • Coursework focuses on creative and • Course work will receive a separate grade artistic applications of video art and from the teacher in addition to a rating technology from the College Board • The course will also focus on the Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a Elements of Art and Principles of Design portfolio of artwork as they apply to Media Art and video Instructional Focus: Comparable to an technology introductory college course in studio art • Technical skills relating to the use of digital video/camera equipment, sound recording, composition and editing will be taught Instructional Focus: Lab work

28 High School Registration Guide BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Finance AC Accounting I 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Accounting II [NOCTI] 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Accounting I Personal Money Management 9, 10, 11, 12 Honors Building Wealth 10, 11, 12 Information Technology AC Introduction to Computers 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Keyboarding 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Computer Applications 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Social Media Marketing and Web Design 9, 10, 11, 12 Video Game Design and Marketing 9, 10, 11, 12 Mobile Apps for Business 11, 12 AC Computer Programming AC Web Page Coding for Business [NOCTI] 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Computer Programming 9, 10, 11, 12 AP Computer Science 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Computer Programming Marketing/Management AC Advertising and Sales 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Business Management [NOCTI] 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Hospitality and Tourism 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Marketing 9, 10, 11, 12 Business and Consumer Law 10, 11, 12 AC Entrepreneurship 10, 11,12 Honors International Business 10, 11, 12

Business Internship Program [NOCTI] 12 Application and interview required. BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION Marketing and Management Internship 12 Application and interview required. Program [NOCTI] For additional AHS options in Business and Marketing, see STEAM section. For additional BHS options in Business and Marketing, see CEMS section. For additional CHPS options in Business and Marketing, see IB section. For additional CRHS options in Business and Marketing, see Biomedical Sciences and Engineering section.

FINANCE AC Accounting II [NOCTI] Personal Money Management Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Accounting I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 AC Accounting I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Learn how to make responsible Major Outcomes: • Maintaining accounting records for decisions regarding spending, savings, • Maintaining accounting records for a a retail business and investing service business • Preparing payroll records for business • Create a budget and maintain a checking • Using accounting software • Working with specialized accounting account • Exploring careers in accounting journals • Understand tax and how to prepare forms and finance Projects, Activities, etc.: Create and maintain • Understand the responsible use of credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Create and maintain financial records for a retail business using Projects, Activities, etc.: Simulate your future financial records for a service business using a spreadsheet and accounting software. finances by researching your potential a spreadsheet and accounting software. Analyze financial statements to measure income, budget for your wants and needs, Analyze financial statements to measure the the financial health of a business through examine how credit affects your life, under- financial health of a business. simulations. stand the costs of credit, maintain a checking Instructional Focus: Hands-on simulation Instructional Focus: spreadsheet and account, create a stock portfolio, and file using spreadsheet and accounting software accounting software taxes. Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and checking account simulation Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA

High School Registration Guide 29 Honors Building Wealth AC Computer Applications Projects, Activities, etc.: Utilize the original Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Keyboarding Carbonade Game Template; create a new Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit recommended game template for aspiring gamers. Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Storyboard the initial game concept, • Financial management Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit develop a target audience for the game, • Investment alternatives including real Major Outcomes: establish the number of players and game estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, • Create Word documents using: table of theme and develop a plan to market the commodities contents, watermarks, lists, and tables game to the public. • Making the right investment decision • Create Excel documents using: financial Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized based on research functions, data tables, amortization activities Projects, Activities, etc.: Increase your schedules, integrated charts, working with Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA financial security by gaining an understand- multiple Excel worksheets and workbooks ing of the financial market and explore a • Create PowerPoint presentations using: Mobile Apps for Business variety of investment options. Create a themes, animation, and transitions Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Computer hypothetical mutual fund with a minimum of • Create Access files for data management Programming 10 stocks. Develop the objective of the Projects, Activities, etc.: Use Microsoft Office Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 fund, identify the sector for it and chart the basic and advanced features to obtain job- Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit hypothetical 1 year, 3 year and 5 year return. readiness skills in word processing, spread- Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and sheet, presentations, and file management. • Definition and History of Mobile speakers Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized Applications Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA activities. These skills are essential for • Apply the basics of JAVA programming success in college and in the career world. into Mobile App Development INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA • Learn Android operating system basics Projects, Activities, etc.: Build and run a AC Introduction to Computers AC Social Media Marketing and Web Design JAVA application, a Notepad Application, Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and a Droid Maze Application, along with Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit other projects. Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Hands on computerized • Uses of computers in workplace and • Investigate online marketing tools such as activities daily life internet forums, message boards, blogs, Co-curricular Connection: BPA BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION • Web Design wikis, podcasts, picture sharing, video • Basic software skills sharing, and social networking AC Web Page Coding for Business [NOCTI] • MS Office, Google Docs, Internet • Develop and use your web design and Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 research graphic design skills to create profes- Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Computer based sional, up-to-date web sites that are Major Outcomes: projects for workplace readiness pleasing to the eye and easy to use • Using today’s web standard for coding, Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized Projects, Activities, etc.: It’s all about students will master a variety of web activities Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, QR design concepts to create powerful Co-curricular Connection: BPA codes and apps. Learn how to use these websites new digital and social media tools in the • Topics include: formatting websites using AC Keyboarding world of business. Plan, design, and create cascading style sheets [CSS], tables, multi-page websites. Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 forms, and JavaScript Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Design websites that are practical to the activities Major Outcomes: business world Co-curricular Connection: BPA • Skill development: speed, accuracy, and • No programming knowledge is required technique to succeed in this class Video Game Design and Marketing • Develop business communication skills: Projects, Activities, etc.: Learn the secret composing and proofreading Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 techniques of web designers and the latest Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit in web development. Design and create • Introduction to business documents Major Outcomes: your own interactive site through HTML • Keying documents for college and career coding and JavaScript. What you learn [APA style reports, resumes, etc.] • Understand programming concepts to develop an actual video game about the web design process will impress Projects, Activities, etc.: Create documents your future employer! for a simulated business as an office assis- • Use a 3-D game editor to create a Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized tant. Compose, create, and proofread three-dimensional game environment activities documents such as letters, tables, reports, • Use a rectangular coordinate system to Co-curricular Connection: BPA and flyers for a simulated business place objects in the 3-D game Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized • Create advertising and packaging to activities and keyboarding software market your video game Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA • Prepare sales presentations and written reports to market your game

30 High School Registration Guide AC Computer Programming AC Business Management [NOCTI] Business and Consumer Law Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Design and implement programming • Develop the skills to plan, lead, staff, • Consumer law related issues code organize and control a successful business • Contracts • Develop problem solving skills and logical • Learn about successful business leaders • Negligence thinking • Explore management fundamentals as • Negotiation • Explore computer science careers well as business, marketing and financial • Civil trials business principles Projects, Activities, etc.: Using JAVA, write • Product liability Projects, Activities, etc.: Enhance your manage- simple to complex programs for daily Projects, Activities, etc.: Examine law ment skills using a computer simulation to man- applications. Use your programming skills to through participation in a mock trial; includ- age a small retail store: purchasing, pricing, create graphic images. ing pre-trial discovery [fact finding, affidavits, Instructional Focus: hands-on computerized promotion, staffing, and market research are all part of your management activities. depositions] and the actual trial [opening activities and career exploration statements, direct and cross examination, Instructional Focus: Case studies, group Co-curricular Connection: BPA closing arguments] projects, hands-on activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Instructional Focus: Case studies, role plays, AP Computer Science ...... speakers, group projects, mock trial Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Computer AC Hospitality and Tourism Co-curricular Connection: BPA Programming Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit AC Entrepreneurship Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: • Perform event planning in the Hospitality Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Advanced programming design Sector Major Outcomes: • Advanced problem solving • Business to business selling • Gain an understanding of the • Advanced programming methods • Travel and Tourism Bureau rebranding business/marketing principles necessary Projects, Activities, etc.: Design and • Creativity and Innovation to start and operate a business implement a Java-based game or simulation • Communication and Collaboration • Explore business opportunities available Instructional Focus: Computer usage and Projects, Activities, etc.: Take on the role of a to entrepreneurs problem solving, preparation for AP sales manager at a major hotel and develop • Complete the steps necessary to develop BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION Computer Science exam events that will engage 300 people arriving a business plan Co-curricular Connection: BPA for a special event. You have been hired to Projects, Activities, etc.: Write a comprehensive rebrand a city’s Travel and Tourism Depart- business plan to show a potential investor or MARKETING MANAGEMENT ment and creatively market the city as a business partner. tourist destination. Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities, AC Advertising and Sales Instructional Focus: Industry based guest speakers, case studies Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 examples, project-based learning, important Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit job-based skills, and hands-on activities Major Outcomes: Co-curricular Connection: DECA Honors International Business • Launch an advertising campaign for an Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 existing business AC Marketing Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Write television commercials, radio adver- Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: tisements, create billboards, and promote Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Understand International Business basics mobile apps for an existing business Major Outcomes: • Determine the causes of globalization • Master the selling process to gain an • Development, extension, and growth of • Understand cultural differences and a new product brand entry-level sales position similarities • Creation and execution of a marketing • Understand consumer thinking through • Understand business in a changing world survey to the school population the selling process by exploring globalized companies • Innovative business skills Projects, Activities, etc.: You and your team • Understand the role of importing, exporting, • Build problem solving and have been approached by a real business currency conversion and trade relations communication skills that needs help. Develop a successful ad- • Explain how a countries economic system vertising campaign to attract new customers. Projects, Activities, etc.: Develop a new brand and learn what needs to happen for this brand affects their economic decisions Everyone sells! Learn the eight steps of the to be successful in the marketplace. You and Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a group sale and use those skills to gain college your team can solve a major problem by ad- presentation based on business customs and credit and get your first job. Master the ministering a survey, organizing the data and cultures of other countries; examine an inter- selling process and earn a Sales Certificate. making recommendations to address the issue. national globalized company, their trade Instructional Focus: Industry based exam- Instructional Focus: Realistic projects, Team- practices and the trade practices of their ples, project-based learning, important based learning, Collaborative assignments, home country. job-based skills, and hands-on activities hands-on activities Instructional Focus: Hands on activities Co-curricular Connection: DECA Co-curricular Connection: DECA Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA

High School Registration Guide 31 Business Internship Program [NOCTI] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Application and interview required Intended Audience: Grade 12 college and career-bound students pursuing business careers Credit: Up to three credits available [0.5 credit per trimester for seminar, 0.5 credit per trimester for work]; students may enroll for up to three trimesters which is preferred by employers/internship sites Major Outcomes: • Paid business career experience • Leadership development • Development of business/computer skills • Service/volunteerism • Career development • Communication skills Projects, Activities, etc.: Develop a career portfolio, attend leadership conferences, participate in community and school service projects, and compete in business related competitions through BPA Instructional Focus: On-the-job training, individualized career development and hands-on activities using Microsoft Office Co-curricular Connection: BPA

Marketing and Management Internship Program [NOCTI] BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Marketing recommended; application and interview required Intended Audience: Grade 12 college and career-bound students pursuing marketing and management careers Credit: Up to three credits available [0.5 credit per trimester for seminar, 0.5 credit per trimester for work]; students may enroll for up to three trimesters which is preferred by employers/internship sites Major Outcomes: • Initiative and self-direction • Critical thinking and problem solving • Communication and collaboration • Financial literacy • Leadership development • Community service • Creativity and innovation Projects, Activities, etc.: Take on the role of designer, buyer, advertiser, and sales person as you try to create, order, market, and sell your product. Prepare yourself for a real job interview. Learn about how to manage your personal finances. Plan your future career and education. Instructional Focus: Seminar class, on-the-job training and management of the school store Co-curricular Connection: DECA

32 High School Registration Guide CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAREER COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Foundational Knowledge and Skills Investigating Careers 9, 10, 11, 12 CTE Work Experience Program 10, 11, 12 Referral only Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Animal Management 9, 10, 11, 12 Pre-Vet Animal Science 10, 11, 12 Coll Honors Animal Science 11, 12 Pre-Vet Animal Science Fish and Wildlife Ecology 10, 11, 12 Fish and Wildlife Zoology 10, 11, 12 Seasonal Horticulture 9, 10, 11, 12 Floriculture 9, 10, 11, 12 Greenhouse Management 9, 10, 11, 12 Health Science Careers AC Medical Anatomy I 10, 11, 12 AC Medical Anatomy II 10, 11, 12 AC Medical Terminology and Careers 10, 11, 12 Health Internship 12 Application and interview required For additional CRHS options in Career Technical Education, see Biomedical Sciences and Engineering section. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE Work Experience Program Major Outcomes: AND SKILLS [WE/CEP, WED] • Comprehensive exploration of the Veterinary Prerequisite/Selection Process: Referral only and Animal Science Career Pathway. Units Investigating Careers Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 to include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Reproduction, Nutrition and Careers. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Employability Skills Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, Major Outcomes: • Preparation for independent living presentations, and career exploration. • Current and future career trends in • Entry level employment or training in high Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential high demand, high wage areas schools, district sites and STEP. activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. • College/post-secondary planning Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual activities • College options, admissions, and group work. Coll Honors Animal Science requirements, financial aid availability Instructional Focus: Daily seminar class and Prerequisite/Selection Process: Pre-Vet • Getting a job and keeping it, defining on-the-job training. Animal Science success at the workplace Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 • Self-assessment for career planning AGRICULTURE, FOOD, Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Career research AND NATURAL RESOURCES Major Outcomes: • Personal portfolio that reflects student’s • This is a University of Minnesota Introduc- work Animal Management tion to Animal Science (ANSC 1101) course Projects, Activities, etc.: Class portfolio, Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 with emphasis on genetics, physiology and detailed career plan including goals and Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, does not nutrition. The course includes a study of objectives, action path to get to chosen meet science credit requirements production systems relative to the horse, career,. Students will have an overview of Major Outcomes: dairy, sheep, poultry, swine and beef indus- college offerings how to access and utilize • Comprehensive analysis of the animal sci- tries. Additional topics include man’s rela- tionship to animals, current issues and resources. Students will create projects ence industry as it relates to companion future perspectives of animal agriculture. based on their self-assessment results and animals such as horses, dogs, cats, and Students will experience laboratories at the career choices. other recreational animals. Instructional Focus: Speakers, PowerPoints, University of Minnesota relating to Animal Projects, Activities, etc.: Animal presenta- Science. Students will be concurrently en- variety of technology access. Students will tions, field trips, and career exploration rolled at the University of Minnesota and use Internet accessing career and college in- Instructional Focus: Hands-on, experiential upon successful completion of this class; formation. Students will utilize career center activities, application of learning through students will have four semester credits and connect with Career Placement Special- digital assignments and active participation. posted to their college transcript. ists to become aware of colleges, college Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, presenta- visits, test prep, financial aid, and business Pre-Vet Animal Science tions, and career exploration. connections. Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. High School Registration Guide 33 Fish and Wildlife Ecology Floriculture AC Medical Anatomy II Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 [Medical Anatomy I/II may be taken in either Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, does not Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit order; both are needed for articulated credit.] meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12

CTE Major Outcomes: • Learn the art of floral design through the Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Principles of Ecology construction of several arrangements and Major Outcomes: • Wildlife Management corsages • Human anatomy and physiology of the • Principles of Forestry Projects, Activities, etc.: Minimum of five flo- reproductive, sensory, cardiovascular, • Relationships between organisms and the ral arrangements, including holiday and spe- nervous and endocrine systems; current environment cial occasion health issues Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections activities, application of learning through activities, application of learning through Instructional Focus: Taught by a health digital assignments, and active participation. digital assignments, and active participation. professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA Fish and Wildlife Zoology Greenhouse Management AC Medical Terminology and Careers Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit, does not Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, elective Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 meet science credit requirements credit, does not meet science credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: requirements Major Outcomes: • Medical terminology • Principles of zoology Major Outcomes: • Career exploration • Natural resources conservation • Learn and experience all of the compo- Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips and guest • Animal anatomy and structure nents related to the propagation, growth, presenters • Animal life functions marketing and sale of greenhouse crops Instructional Focus: Taught by a health Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential Projects, Activities, etc.: Spring plant sale, plant propagation, fertilizer and pesticide ap- professional, guest presenters activities, application of learning through Co-curricular Connection: HOSA digital assignments, and active participation. plication, management of other growth fac- tors as they apply to greenhouse production Health Internship Seasonal Horticulture Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through Prerequisite/Selection Process: Application Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 digital assignments, and active participation. and interview required Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grade 12 pursuing Major Outcomes: HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS careers in health service occupations includ- • Comprehensive exploration of the plant ing: chiropractic, dental, dietary, nursing, science [green] industry. Units to include: AC Medical Anatomy I therapies and veterinary Careers in the Green Industry, Plant Credit: Up to three credits available [0.5 Pathology, Physiology, and Reproduction. [Medical Anatomy I/II may be taken in any order; both are needed for articulated credit.] credit per trimester for seminar, 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Plant identification; per trimester for work]; students may enroll soils and medias; landscape practices and Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit for up to three trimesters which is preferred measurements; seasonal floral design; veg- by employers/internship sites etable and herb gardening; landscape main- Major Outcomes: • Human anatomy and physiology of the Major Outcomes: tenance and installation • Career exploration Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential integumentary, digestive, urinary, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. • Leadership development activities, application of learning through • Effective work skills digital assignments, and active participation. Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections Instructional Focus: Taught by a health • Community service professional Projects, Activities, etc.: Job manual, Co-curricular Connection: HOSA career portfolio, leadership conferences, community and school service Instructional Focus: On-the-job training, career development and student organization Co-curricular Connection: HOSA

34 High School Registration Guide Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math @ Anoka High School The STEAM Program at Anoka High School is designed for students who want an integrated focus of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Students will incorporate problem solving, collaboration, STEAM innovation and creativity as they prepare for careers in computer science, the arts and engineering. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH REQUIRED COURSES FOR STEAM GRADES PREREQUISITES STEAM Foundations 9, 10 Computer Skills for STEAM 9, 10 Design and Fabrication 9, 10 Integrated Engineering for STEAM-- will begin 2018-2019 10 Technology/Computer Science—see elective list below 10, 11, 12 Computer Skills for STEAM STEAM Senior Experience—will begin 2020-2021 12 Must meet STEAM Elective minimum ELECTIVE COURSES FOR STEAM GRADES PREREQUISITES TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER SCIENCE AC Computer Programming 9, 10, 11, 12 AP Computer Science 9, 10, 11, 12 Computer Programming Video Game Design and Marketing 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Social Media Marketing and Web Design 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Web Page Coding for Business 9, 10, 11, 12 Mobile Apps for Business 11, 12 Computer Programming Software Development Tools [STEAM students only] 11, 12 Computer Programming will begin 2020-2021 Computer Skills for STEAM PLTW Computer Science Principles will begin 2018-2019 10, 11, 12 PLTW Computer Science A-- will begin 2020-2021 10, 11, 12 AP Computer Science VISUAL ARTS Drawing I 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawing II 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawing II Drawing III 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawing III Painting I 9, 10, 11, 12 Painting II 9, 10, 11, 12 Painting I Painting III 9, 10, 11, 12 Painting II Ceramics I 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics II 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics I Ceramics III 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics II Computer Art I 9, 10, 11, 12 Computer Art II 9, 10, 11, 12 Computer Art I Jewelry and Craft Design I 9, 10, 11, 12 Jewelry and Craft Design II 9, 10, 11, 12 Jewelry and Craft Design I Sculpture I 9, 10, 11, 12 Sculpture II 9, 10, 11, 12 Sculpture I Sculpture III 9, 10, 11, 12 Sculpture II Video Art I 9, 10, 11, 12 Video Art II 9, 10, 11, 12 Video Art I AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting 10, 11, 12 AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture 10, 11, 12

High School Registration Guide 35 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH PERFORMING ARTS Acting I 9, 10, 11, 12 Acting II 9, 10, 11, 12 Acting I Acting III 9, 10, 11, 12 Acting II STEAM Choir I 9, 10, 11, 12 Choir II 9, 10, 11, 12 Approval of the instructor Honors Choir III 9, 10, 11, 12 Approval of the instructor Band I 9, 10, 11, 12 Band II 9, 10, 11, 12 Approval of the instructor Honors Band III 9, 10, 11, 12 Approval of the instructor Orchestra I 9, 10, 11, 12 Orchestra II 9, 10, 11, 12 Approval of the instructor Honors Orchestra III 9, 10, 11, 12 Approval of the instructor Music Exploration 9, 10, 11, 12 Dance I [STEAM students only] will begin 2018-2019 9, 10, 11, 12 Dance II [STEAM students only] will begin 2018-2019 9, 10, 11, 12 Dance I Dance III [STEAM students only] will begin 2018-2019 9, 10, 11, 12 Dance I I Electronic Music for STEAM [STEAM students only] 11, 12 will begin 2020-2021 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ARTS Graphic Design I 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design II 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design I Graphic Design III 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design II Digital Photography I 9, 10, 11, 12 Digital Photography II 9, 10, 11, 12 Digital Photography I Digital Videography 9, 10, 11, 12 Digital Photography I and II AP Photography 11, 12 CAD II Engineering & Architecture 9, 10, 11, 12 Design and Fabrication (Design It and Build It) CAD III Engineering & Architecture 9, 10, 11, 12 CAD II Engineering & Architecture CAD/Technical Illustration 10, 11, 12 CAD I AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design 11, 12 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ARTS Fabric, Apparel and Design 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Fashion Merchandising 9, 10, 11, 12 Interior Design and Housing 9, 10, 11, 12 Culinary Arts I 10, 11, 12 Food Preparation Fundamentals Culinary Arts II 10, 11, 12 Food Preparation Fundamentals and Culinary Arts I (Formerly Foods and Nutrition I) LANGUAGE ARTS AND CULTURE Creative Writing I 10, 11, 12 Creative Writing II 10, 11, 12 Creative Writing I Honors Humanities 11, 12 Yearbook I 9, 10, 11, 12 Yearbook II 9, 10, 11, 12 Yearbook I Yearbook III 9, 10, 11, 12 Yearbook II Television Journalism 10, 11, 12 Hispanic Studies I [Anoka Only] 11, 12 Honors Spanish III

Acceptance into STEAM at AHS is a required prerequisite for all STEAM courses.

36 High School Registration Guide SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH AGRICULTURAL ARTS Animal Management 9, 10, 11, 12 Fish and Wildlife Ecology 10, 11, 12 Fish and Wildlife Zoology 10, 11, 12 STEAM Seasonal Horticulture 9, 10, 11, 12 Floriculture 9, 10, 11, 12 HEALTH/SCIENCE AC Medical Terminology & Careers 10, 11, 12 AC Medical Anatomy 10, 11, 12 AC Medical Anatomy II 10, 11, 12 AC Medical Anatomy Pre-Vet Animal Science 10, 11, 12 College Honors Animal Science 11, 12 Pre Vet Animal Science Food Science 9, 10, 11, 12

STEAM Foundations Computer Skills for STEAM Design & Fabrication [Dream it and Build it] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 into STEAM at AHS into STEAM at AHS Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9 and 10 Intended Audience: Grade 9 and 10 STEAM Major Outcomes: STEAM students at Anoka High School Students at Anoka High School • Students will be able to demonstrate Credit: One trimester = .5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit basic engineering design skills using CAD Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: software. • Recognize and demonstrate the princi- • Create Excel worksheets using formulas, • Students will demonstrate understanding ples of design and elements of art as they financial functions, and integrated charts of the four career pathways and explore are applied to visual arts, culinary arts, • Gain a basic understanding of the com- one pathway in depth by designing and interior design and fashion through a puter programming process through the fabricating a product in that pathway. variety of projects. visual programming language Scratch. • Students will demonstrate understanding • Identify key characteristics of engineering • Establish a basic understanding of the of the materials (properties and selection) and architectural drawings analysis and design of a database used in and processes used in product fabrica- • Edit/draw three dimensional objects the process of database development tion. using CAD software to produce a finished and administration using mySQL. • Students will demonstrate the ability to product on a laser, router or 3-D printer. • Improve business communication skills correctly program/code CNC and 3D • Brainstorm, originate and demonstrate through professional emails with mentors printing equipment. understanding of the concepts underlying in STEAM related careers • Students will demonstrate the safety atti- design using various studio-based media • Design an online efolio to capture and tudes and procedures required in the use • Transfer initial design ideas/concepts to showcase projects created throughout the of fabrication materials and equipment. the computer for transforming and finaliz- STEAM program • Students will experience and be able to ing a design using computer software. Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on technol- articulate the critical attributes of manu- • Explore the principles and elements of a ogy based activities facturing careers needed to be successful variety of performing art forms including Instructional Focus: Technology based proj- in MN businesses and industries. theatre, music and dance. ects and activities to develop baseline skills Instructional Focus: Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on activities, for STEAM Career Pathways • This course will focus instruction on stu- collaborative projects Co-curricular Connection: BPA dents developing and then applying their Instructional Focus: Science, technology, knowledge and skills in the design and engineering, the arts and math through fabrication of a product. Students will be varied allied arts subjects allowed to choose the career pathway of focus. • Students will also be expected to inte- grate STEM and other content knowledge into their product design and fabrication. • This is an “application-based course” with students demonstrating real-world appli- cation of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment, software and materials

High School Registration Guide 37 TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER SCIENCE AC Social Media Marketing and Web Design Projects, Activities, etc.: Build and run a Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 JAVA application, a Notepad Application, AC Computer Programming Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit and a Droid Maze Application, along with Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: other projects. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Investigate online marketing tools such as Instructional Focus: Hands on computerized Major Outcomes: internet forums, message boards, blogs, activities

STEAM • Design and implement programming wikis, podcasts, picture sharing, video Co-curricular Connection: BPA code sharing, and social networking • Develop problem solving skills and logical • Develop and use your web design and VISUAL ARTS thinking graphic design skills to create profes- • Explore computer science careers sional, up-to-date web sites that are Drawing I Projects, Activities, etc.: Using JAVA, write pleasing to the eye and easy to use Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 simple to complex programs for daily Projects, Activities, etc.: It’s all about Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit applications. Use your programming skills to Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, QR Major Outcomes: create graphic images. codes and apps. Learn how to use these • Learn basic drawing skills: observation, Instructional Focus: hands-on computerized new digital and social media tools in the proportion, perspective and shading activities and career exploration world of business. Plan, design, and create • Learn basic drawing techniques: pencil, Co-curricular Connection: BPA multi-page websites. ink, conte pastel and charcoal Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized • Draw from life AP Computer Science ...... activities • Learn basic art history, aesthetic and art criticism Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Computer Co-curricular Connection: BPA Programming • Excellent starting point for other art courses Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 AC Web Page Coding for Business [NOCTI] Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and sketchbook Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Lab work • Advanced programming design Major Outcomes: • Advanced problem solving • Using today’s web standard for coding, Drawing II • Advanced programming methods students will master a variety of web Prerequisite/Selection Process: Drawing I Projects, Activities, etc.: Design and design concepts to create powerful Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 implement a Java-based game or simulation websites Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Computer usage and • Topics include: formatting websites using Major Outcomes: problem solving, preparation for AP cascading style sheets [CSS], tables, Computer Science exam • Expand skills developed in Drawing I: forms, and JavaScript color use, composition and figure Co-curricular Connection: BPA • Design websites that are practical to the drawing business world • Expand techniques developed in Video Game Design and Marketing • No programming knowledge is required Drawing I: pencil, pastel and color work Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 to succeed in this class • Draw from life and imagination Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Learn the secret • Continued emphasis on art history, Major Outcomes: techniques of web designers and the latest aesthetics and art criticism • Understand programming concepts to in web development. Design and create Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings develop an actual video game your own interactive site through HTML and sketchbook • Use a 3-D game editor to create a coding and JavaScript. What you learn Instructional Focus: Lab work three-dimensional game environment about the web design process will impress • Use a rectangular coordinate system to your future employer! Drawing III place objects in the 3-D game Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized Prerequisite/Selection Process: Drawing II • Create advertising and packaging to activities Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 market your video game Co-curricular Connection: BPA Credit: Course may be taken up to three • Prepare sales presentations and written trimesters. reports to market your game Mobile Apps for Business One trimester = 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Utilize the original Major Outcomes: Carbonade Game Template; create a new Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Computer • Offers students additional coursework to game template for aspiring gamers. Programming develop greater depth in studio discipline Storyboard the initial game concept, Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 develop a target audience for the game, Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Continued emphasis on art history, establish the number of players and game Major Outcomes: aesthetics and art production theme and develop a plan to market the • Definition and History of Mobile Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings and sketchbook game to the public. Applications Instructional Focus: Lab work Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized • Apply the basics of JAVA programming activities into Mobile App Development Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA • Learn Android operating system basics

38 High School Registration Guide Painting I Ceramics II Jewelry and Craft Design I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Ceramics I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Learn basic painting techniques Major Outcomes: • Create wearable and usable art through • Learn basic color theory • Advanced ceramic design multiple art projects

• Watercolor and acrylic painting • Advanced hand building construction • Work with jewelry production using. STEAM • Aesthetics and art criticism • Advanced wheel throwing casting and fabrication techniques. Projects, Activities, etc.: Water color, • Advanced glazing techniques • Explore bookmaking using various tempera and acrylic paintings • Develop sets/series of functional forms printing /paper techniques Instructional Focus: Lab work • Continued emphasis on aesthetics and • Explore fiber and sculpture construction. art criticism • Study the history of jewelry and craft Painting II Projects, Activities, etc.: Sets of functional design around the world. Prerequisite/Selection Process: Painting I forms and sculptural ceramic pieces Instructional Focus: Lab work Instructional Focus: Lab work Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Jewelry and Craft Design II Ceramics III Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Jewelry and Prerequisite/Selection Process: Ceramics II Craft Design I • Refinement of skills developed in Painting I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Art awareness of modern artists Credit: Course may be taken up to three Course may be taken up to three trimesters. • Continued emphasis on art history, trimesters. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit aesthetics and art criticism One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • More self-expression in subject matter Major Outcomes: • Offers students additional coursework to Projects, Activities, etc.: Watercolor, tempera • Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in jewelry and and acrylic paintings develop greater depth in studio discipline craft design and production Instructional Focus: Lab work • Continued emphasis on art history, • Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production aesthetics and art production Painting III Projects, Activities, etc.: Sets of functional Instructional Focus: Lab work Prerequisite/Selection Process: Painting II forms and sculptural ceramic pieces Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Lab work Sculpture I Credit: Course may be taken up to three Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 trimesters. Computer Art I Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Work with 3-D art forms • Offers students additional coursework to Major Outcomes: • Exploration of multiple types of media as develop greater depth in studio discipline • Coursework focuses on creative and they relate to form and mass • Continued emphasis on art history, artistic applications of computer art and • Learn about sculptors and history of aesthetics and art production technology. The course will also focus on sculpture Projects, Activities, etc.: Watercolor, tempera the Elements of Art and Principles of • Emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism and acrylic painting Design as they apply to computer created Projects, Activities, etc.: Additive and Instructional Focus: Lab work artwork. • Technical skills relating to the use of the subtractive sculptural pieces Instructional Focus: Lab work Ceramics I computer, software, visual composition, creative expression and communication Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 will be taught. Sculpture II Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Lab work Prerequisite/Selection Process: Sculpture I Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Basic ceramic design Computer Art II Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Creative problem solving Prerequisite/Selection Process: Computer Art I Major Outcomes: • Learn hand-building construction Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Theme-based concentration applied to • Basic wheel throwing Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit working with 3-D art forms • Glazing techniques Major Outcomes: • Greater emphasis on refinement and • Emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism • Advanced student exploration and creation exploration of sculpture techniques Projects, Activities, etc.: Thrown and of computer graphics utilizing a series • Styles and works of a variety of noted hand-built pieces of project structures that demonstrate sculptors studied Instructional Focus: Lab work personal voice, creativity and the under- • Continued emphasis on aesthetics and standing of the incorporation of aesthetic art criticism design principles in the work Projects, Activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding • Additional emphasis will be placed on the analysis and evaluation of the images cre- and stone carving ated utilizing industry standard software Instructional Focus: Lab work

High School Registration Guide 39 Sculpture III • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College • Acting styles and forms Prerequisite/Selection Process: Sculpture II Board for review in May: desirable Projects, Activities, etc.: Perform scenes from a Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Course work will receive a separate grade variety of styles, write and perform original work Credit: Course may be taken up to three from the teacher in addition to a rating Instructional Focus: Active participation and trimesters. from the College Board collaboration One trimester = 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a

STEAM Major Outcomes: portfolio of artwork Acting III • Offers students additional coursework to Instructional Focus: Comparable to an Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acting II or develop greater depth in studio discipline introductory college course in studio art teacher permission • Continued emphasis on art history, Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 aesthetics and art production AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture Credit: One or two trimesters = 0.5 credit or Projects, Activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 1.0 credit and stone carving Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Prepare an audition piece Video Art I • Exploration of studio art at the • Experience in blocking Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 college-level • Analysis of dramatic literature Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Course is sponsored by the College Major Outcomes: • Acting experience Board • Scene work • Coursework focuses on creative and • Students are expected to be able to work artistic applications of video art and Projects, Activities, etc.: Perform scenes from independently as an adult member of the musicals, dramas, and comedies technology class Instructional Focus: Active participation • The course will also focus on the • Completion of comprehensive portfolio Elements of Art and Principles of Design made up of Breadth, Concentration and as they apply to Media Art and video Choir I Quality Sections that involve various technology media and subject matter that are created Prerequisite/Selection Process: No prior • Technical skills relating to the use of as 3 dimensional works of art. experience, approval of the vocal music digital video/camera equipment, sound teacher recording, composition and editing will • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable. Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 be taught Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Instructional Focus: Lab work • Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating Major Outcomes: • Elements of music Video Art II from the College Board • Reading music Prerequisite/Selection Process: Video Art I Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork • Performance Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Performance Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art Major Outcomes: Choir II • Advanced student exploration and creation of video production. PERFORMING ARTS Prerequisite/Selection Process: Vocal music teacher determines placement • Strong focus is placed on students demonstrating a personal voice through Acting I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 the filming and editing of their projects. Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits • Additional emphasis will be placed on Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: film presentation, evaluation and analysis Major Outcomes: • Elements of music of their finished works. • Foundations of Theater • Reading music Instructional Focus: Lab work • Creativity • Performance • Techniques for improvisation Instructional Focus: Performance AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting • Beginning scene work Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 • Leadership and communication skills Honors Choir III Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Writing and per- Prerequisite/Selection Process: Approval of Major Outcomes: formance, individual and group performance vocal music teacher • Exploration of studio art at the Instructional Focus: Active participation and Intended Audience: Advanced singing college-level collaborative group work students in grades 10, 11, and 12 • Course is sponsored by the College Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Board Acting II Major Outcomes: • Students are expected to be able to work Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acting I or • Advanced development of skills independently as an adult member of the teacher permission in music elements, reading, and class Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 performance. • Completion of comprehensive portfolio Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Performance made up of Breadth, Concentration and Quality Sections that involve various Major Outcomes: media and subject matter that are created • Original scripts as 2 dimensional works of art. Focus on a • Character analysis variety of media and techniques • Collaborative scene work

40 High School Registration Guide Band I Honors Orchestra III Graphic Design III Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of Prerequisite/Selection Process: Enrollment Prerequisite/Selection Process: Graphic Design II one year of band instruction or private study is by approval of the orchestra teacher Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 and approval of the band teacher Intended Audience: Advanced Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grade 9 students in grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: More independent use of Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits • Adobe Creative Suites software

Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Students will create printing company STEAM • Elements of music • Advanced development of skills and produce orders. • Reading music in music elements, reading, and • Screen and offset printing processes in • Performance performance. • Multiple color designs Instructional Focus: Performance Instructional Focus: Performance Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a manufac- turing company with their own logo, screen- Band II Music Exploration printing activities [shirts, hoodies, mirrors], and Prerequisite/Selection Process: Band teacher Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 offset printing activities [memo pads] determines level of placement Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Introduction to the Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: manufacturing of printing processes, with an Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits • Introduction to music composition, emphasis on computers, lab work, and math- Major Outcomes: theory, history, analysis, and current ematics as it relates to the graphics industry. • Elements of music performance practices • Reading music • Music Technology Digital Photography I • Performance • Music of various cultures Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Performance Note: See teacher for specific instructional Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit focus. Major Outcomes: Honors Band III • Course work will focus on the basics of photo- graphic composition, lighting, camera position- Prerequisite/Selection Process: Approval of INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ARTS ing, workflow digital photography, and digital band teacher manipulation. Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Graphic Design I • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 CS6, Adobe Bridge, I-Photo [or similar], Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit and Photo Booth [or similar] software will • Advanced development of skills Major Outcomes: be integrated with apps available for mo- in music elements, reading, and • Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software bile devices including, but not limited to: performance. • Screen and offset printing processes Instagram, Adobe PS Express, etc. Instructional Focus: Performance Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of portfolio, • Images will be taken with, and technical offset printing activities [calendars, memo training will be provided for; DSLR, Digi- Orchestra I pads] and screen-printing activities [shirts, tal Cameras, Smartphones, and tablets. Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of hoodies, mirrors, skate/snowboard decks] Instructional Activities: Taking photographs in vari- one year of orchestra instruction or private Instructional Focus: Introduction to the ous settings on campus, in and out of the lab, and study, approval of orchestra teacher graphics industry with an emphasis on off campus either as a work assignment or field trip. Intended Audience: Grade 9 computers, lab work and mathematics and Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits technical reading as it relates to the graphics Digital Photography II Major Outcomes: industry Prerequisite/Selection Process: Digital • Elements of Music Photography I • Reading Music Graphic Design II Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Performance Prerequisite/Selection Process: Graphic Design I Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Performance Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Course work will focus on advanced site Orchestra II Major Outcomes: More independent use of selection, lighting, camera positioning, and all aspects of a creative photo shoot. Prerequisite/Selection Process: Placement • Adobe Creative Suites software • Mastery in linking workflow photography to determined by orchestra teacher • Screen and offset printing processes in final shot manipulation/enhancement using Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 multiple color designs both computer and mobile software [i.e. Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfo- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe CS6, Adobe Major Outcomes: lio, screen-printing activities [shirts, hoodies, Bridge, I-Photo [or similar], and Photo Booth • Elements of Music mirrors, skate/snowboard decks], and offset [or similar], Instagram, Adobe PS Express etc. printing activities [calendars, memo pads] • Reading Music • Emphasis will be placed on creativity, and • Performance Instructional Focus: Introduction to the using multiple photographic technologies, Instructional Focus: Performance graphics industry with an emphasis on including but not limited to DSLR, SLR, computers, lab work, and mathematics as Digital Cameras, Smartphones, and tablets. it relates to the graphics industry Instructional Activities: Lab work, photo- shoots, both on and off campus, field-trips.

High School Registration Guide 41 Digital Videography I CAD Il Engineering & Architecture FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ARTS Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 [Computer Aided Design] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Prerequisite/Selection Process: CAD I Fabric, Apparel, and Design Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Course work will focus on the basics of Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Videography composition, camera posi- Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes:

STEAM Architectural: tioning, and editing as it applies to the • Explore all of the careers available in the • Elevation drawings Videography field in both freelance and fabric, apparel and design pathway industry. • Floor, plot, electrical and plumbing plans Mechanical: • Exposure to a variety of equipment, tools, • Introduction to Adobe Premier, Final Cut and supplies for fashion, textiles and ap- Pro, and I-Movie [or similar] will be inte- • Designing machine parts, tools, & equip. • Multi – View drawings parel construction, alteration and repair grated with apps available for mobile • Clothing construction and design devices including, but not limited to: • Set of working drawings that represent mechanical parts Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands on experi- I-Movie, Viddy, Directr, etc. for editing Instructional Focus: Computer/CAD software as it ence in construction, pattern selection and of videos. relates to architecture and architectural mathematics design, alter and sustain textile and apparel • Images will be taken with, and technical products training will be provided for; DSLR Hy- CAD lll Engineering & Architecture Instructional Focus: Business and industry brids, Video Cameras [both mobile and [Computer Aided Design] standards, students will be exposed to the studio], Go Pros, Smartphones, and Prerequisite/Selection Process: CAD II latest technology and research taking place tablets. Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the apparel and design pathway Instructional Activities: Shooting videos in Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit various settings on campus, in and out of the Major Outcomes: AC Fashion Merchandising lab, and off campus either as a work assign- Architectural: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 ment or field trip. • Architectural design Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Advanced CAD skills Major Outcomes: AP Photography Mechanical: • Explore the fashion industries as they [AndHS only] • Designing machine parts, tools, & equip. relate to design and promotion • Revolutions, Rotations, and Perspectives Prerequisite/Selection Process: Digital • Become aware of the many career Instructional Focus: Computer/CAD software Photography I and Digital Photography II, opportunities that exist in fashion or teacher recommendation. Projects, Activities, etc.: Production of draw- ings for personal project; Drawings of me- merchandising Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 • Rights and laws regarding the fashion and Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit chanical parts and devices Instructional Focus: Computer/CAD software cosmetic imports and exports along with Major Outcomes: as it relates to engineering ethical issues • Photography Composition: Focus of the Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, Visual creative side of an image. Work with AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design Merchandising presentation and display, unique canvas sizes, i.e., square, [AndHS only] Hands-on design, Field experience panoramic, circular, etc. Prerequisite/Selection Process: CAD III or Instructional Focus: Project based activities, • Camera Technology: In-depth on the use application and/or interview computer applications and guest speakers of RAW photography. Best practice with Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 mass storage devices. Credit: Two trimesters [CAD III and AP Interior Design and Housing • Site Selection: Preparing for a photo- Architectural Design: 3-D Design] = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 shoot [both indoor and outdoor] Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Lighting: Setup studio for photo shoot. • Exploration of Architecture at the Major Outcomes: Use of light meter to determine correct college-level • Elements, principles of art and design exposure for an outdoor photo shoot. • Completion of a comprehensive portfolio related to housing • Manipulative software: In-depth. Master made up of Breadth, Concentration, and • Scale drawings and wall elevations the creative techniques photographers quality Sections that involve various media • Selection and arrangement of furniture use to take an image from just o.k. to and subject matter created as 3-Dimen- • Accessories really amazing. sional works of Architectural Design. Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a design board for various rooms Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a Photo- • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable. Instructional Focus: Designing functional and graphic Portfolio of 15-20 unique photo- attractive living spaces for individual and/or graphs utilizing various camera, lighting Projects, Activities, etc.: Architectural-based portfolio of 10-12 pieces of Architectural Fo- professional use techniques, and software manipulation. cused 3-D design Principles. Comparable to Portfolio [due early May] will be eligible for a College course in Architectural Design and Culinary Arts I submission to the College Board for credit. Modeling. Prerequisite/Selection Process: Food Instructional Focus: Closely aligned to the Instructional Focus: Individualized Projects. Preparation Fundamentals requirements of a post-secondary Introduc- Students are expected to be able to work in- Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 tory Digital Photography Course. Project dependently as an adult member of the Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit based Portfolio. Work will receive a separate class. Course work will receive a separate Major Outcomes: grade from the teacher in addition to a grade from the teacher in addition to a rat- • Meal planning and preparation rating from the College Board. ing from the College Board.

42 High School Registration Guide • Advanced cooking techniques-knife Honors Humanities Television Journalism skills, plating and sauces Intended Audience: Advanced students in Prerequisite/Selection Process: Introduction • Food Service Certification grades 11 and 12 to Journalism Projects, Activities, etc.: Food labs and plan- Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 ning process, hospitality and advanced meal Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit; students preparation, teamwork, weekly labs • Cross-cultural examination of philosophy, may enroll for one, two, or three trimesters

Instructional Focus: Demonstration, culinary art, music, architecture, drama, and Major Outcomes: STEAM skill development religion • Improve speaking skills • Exploration of relationships across • Improve journalism and interviewing skills Culinary Arts II cultures and arts • Write human interest stories, opinion pieces, and general announcements to Prerequisite/Selection Process: Food Prepa- • Exploration of artistic expressions of be broadcast ration Fundamentals or Culinary Arts I historical periods, selected philosophies • Work as reporters, news writers, news Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and people anchors, editors, camera operators, and Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit/meets Projects, Activities, etc.: Express ideas in elective credit requirements technicians written, oral or project form Instructional Focus: Using journalism and Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Project-based learning in Students will be able to apply culinary prepa- broadcast skills to create informational news art, architecture, literature, drama, music, for school-wide announcements ration techniques and safety procedures and philosophy needed to be successful when living inde- Hispanic Studies I pendently as well as having skills that will Yearbook Lab I [AHS only] prepare them for the job market. Students Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Spanish will be able to leave this class with a ServSafe Prerequisite/Selection Process: Introduction to Journalism III A and III B or placement exam results. certification that is accepted by industry for Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Students entering Spanish careers related to food preparation. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit IV and or Spanish V who wish to take their Span- Projects, Activities, etc.: They will have the Major Outcomes: ish abilities to the next level, be it for college opportunity to research and experiences and or career aims, by studying Spanish for a • Copy writing foods from other cultures in a lab classroom full academic year. Also for students who desire • Interviewing techniques setting. They will be exposed through a field to maintain the abilities they acquired through trip and guest speakers to careers that are • Layout design level III, but don’t have room in their schedule related to the food industry. • Photo composition and development for more than one trimester. Instructional Focus: Students will use hands • Advertising Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit on lab experiences to learn industry food • Time management Major Outcomes: safety and preparation techniques. Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities • Ability to participate in an immersive Span- ish language experience while examining LANGUAGE ARTS AND CULTURE Yearbook Lab II the Spanish-Speaking world. Students will Prerequisite/Selection Process: Yearbook Lab I learn by exploring unit essential questions Creative Writing I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 through thematically organized unit topics. • Ability to demonstrate Spanish at an Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit intermediate-mid level as defined by Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Copy writing ACTFL’s Performance Descriptors for Major Outcomes: Language Learners via real-world unit per- • Interviewing techniques • Learn strategies to improve as a writer formance evaluations. • Layout design • Development of writerly voice • Ability to demonstrate emerging understanding • Collaborate with a community of writers • Photo composition and development of cultures of the Hispanic world by completing • Freedom to write innovatively • Advertising real-world unit performance evaluations with Project, Activities, etc.: Project-based learning: • Time management emphasis on verb tense control fiction, poetry, plays, and creative non-fiction Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities AGRICULTURAL ARTS Creative Writing II Yearbook Lab III Animal Management Prerequisite/Selection Process: Creative Prerequisites/Selection Process: Yearbook Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Writing I Lab II or teacher permission Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, does not Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 meet science credit requirements [grade 10 with special permission of teacher] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Comprehensive analysis of the animal sci- Major Outcomes: • Further development of skills learned in ence industry as it relates to companion • Continue to develop a writerly voice Yearbook Lab I and II animals such as horses, dogs, cats, and • Experimentation with genre and style Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities other recreational animals. • Collaborate with other student writers Projects, Activities, etc.: Animal presenta- Project, Activities, etc.: Project-based learning: tions, field trips, and career exploration Instructional Focus: Hands-on, experiential fiction, poetry, plays, and creative non-fiction activities, application of learning through digital assignments and active participation. High School Registration Guide 43 Fish and Wildlife Ecology HEALTH/SCIENCE Coll Honors Animal Science Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Pre-Vet Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, does not AC Medical Terminology and Careers Animal Science meet science credit requirements Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Principles of Ecology Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: STEAM • Wildlife Management • Medical terminology • This is a University of Minnesota Introduc- tion to Animal Science (ANSC 1101) course • Principles of Forestry • Career exploration with emphasis on genetics, physiology and • Relationships between organisms and the Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips and nutrition. The course includes a study of environment guest presenters production systems relative to the horse, Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential Instructional Focus: Taught by a health dairy, sheep, poultry, swine and beef indus- activities, application of learning through professional, guest presenters tries. Additional topics include man’s rela- digital assignments, and active participation. Co-curricular Connection: HOSA tionship to animals, current issues and future perspectives of animal agriculture. Fish and Wildlife Zoology AC Medical Anatomy I & Medical Anatomy Students will experience laboratories at the Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 II/Medical Terminology and Careers University of Minnesota relating to Animal Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit, does not Intended Audience: Grade 10, 11, and 12 Science. Students will be concurrently en- rolled at the University of Minnesota and meet science credit requirements Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes: upon successful completion of this class; Major Outcomes: students will have four semester credits • Principles of zoology • Human Anatomy and Physiology and posted to their college transcript. • Natural resources conservation Medical Terminology of the Integumen- Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, presenta- • Animal anatomy and structure tary, Digestive, Urinary, Respiratory, Sen- tions, and career exploration. • Animal life functions sory, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential Nervous, Endocrine and Reproductive sys- activities, application of learning through activities, application of learning through tems, in addition to current health issues. digital assignments, and active participation. digital assignments, and active participation. Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections Instructional Focus: Taught by a health Food Science Seasonal Horticulture professional Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Co-curricular Connection: HOSA/SkillsUSA Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Pre-Vet Animal Science • Students will be introduced to the • Comprehensive exploration of the plant fundamentals of food science science [green] industry. Units to include: Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Technology associated with providing Careers in the Green Industry, Plant safe and nutritious foods Major Outcomes: Pathology, Physiology, and Reproduction. • Analyze basic scientific principles that • Comprehensive exploration of the Veterinary Projects, Activities, etc.: Plant identification; explain how and why we process, soils and medias; landscape practices and and Animal Science Career Pathway. Units to include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Re- prepare, and store foods for human measurements; seasonal floral design; veg- consumption etable and herb gardening; landscape main- production, Nutrition and Careers. Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on activities tenance and installation Instructional Focus: Examining food products Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential presentations, and career exploration. Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential using scientific methods that lead to product activities, application of learning through development and safety in our food supply digital assignments, and active participation. activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Floriculture Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Learn the art of floral design through the construction of several arrangements and corsages Projects, Activities, etc.: Minimum of five flo- ral arrangements, including holiday and spe- cial occasion Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation.

44 High School Registration Guide Center for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science @ Blaine High School

The Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science [CEMS] at Blaine High CEMS School is a program designed for students who want an integrated and rigorous in-depth math, science and engineering focus. CENTER FOR ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE REQUIRED COURSES FOR CEMS GRADES PREREQUISITES Honors Physics 9 9 Computer Skills for Engineers CEMS 9 PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Engineering Design 9 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Engineering 10 PLTW AC Honors Engineering Design and Development 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Engineering Mathematics CEMS Intermediate Algebra CEMS 9 Honors Advanced Algebra CEMS 9, 10 Statistics and Probability CEMS 9, 10, 11, 12 Honors Advanced Algebra or AP Statistics CEMS English CEMS Honors English 9 CEMS 9 Honors English 10 CEMS 10 ELECTIVE COURSES FOR CEMS GRADES PREREQUISITES PLTW AC Honors Digital Electronics [BHS only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Computer Science Principles 10, 11, 12 [BHS only] PLTW AC Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Engineering [BHS only] PLTW AC Honors Aerospace Engineering 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Engineering [BHS only] PLTW AC Honors Environmental Sustainability 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Engineering [BHS only] PLTW AC Honors Computer Science A 11, 12 Acceptance into CEMS at BHS is a required prerequisite for all CEMS courses.

Honors Physics 9 Computer Skills for Engineers CEMS PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Engineering Design into CEMS at BHS into CEMS at BHS Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Intended Audience: Grade 9 enrolled in Intended Audience: Grade 9 into CEMS at BHS the CEMS program at BHS Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Proficiency in word processing, Meets arts requirement [1.0 credit] • In depth understanding of concepts spreadsheet, database, graphic and PLTW college credit can be earned related to mechanics, fluids, thermody- charting presentations Major Outcomes: namics, waves [sound and light], electricity • Introduction to gaming • Introduction to engineering design and magnetism Projects, Activities, etc.: Business and • Problem solving using design Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work and personal documents, computer-generated development process research investigations presentations, participation in the Internet • Process of product design Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced Science and Technology Fair • Develop, create and analyze product small and large group lecture and lab Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized models activities activities and Microsoft Office software Projects, Activities, etc.: Engage in Co-curricular Connection: BPA engineering animations Instructional Focus: Use computer 3-D modeling software for design and projects

High School Registration Guide 45 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Engineering Honors Advanced Algebra CEMS ENGLISH CEMS Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into CEMS at BHS and PLTW AC Honors into CEMS at BHS Honors English 9 CEMS Introduction to Engineering Design Intended Audience: Grades 9 and 10 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Intended Audience: Grades 10 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit into CEMS at BHS CEMS Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grade 9 PLTW college credit can be earned • Rational Functions Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • Transformations Major Outcomes: • Exploration of engineering and • Modeling with Exponential Functions • Reading and responding to CEMS engineering technology • Sequences and Series related themes and ethical considerations • Explore technology systems and • Introduction to Limits in literature and informational texts manufacturing processes Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher • Formal argument writing skills • Use of math, science and technology in Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in • Research skills engineering problem solving process a variety of ways, use of graphing calculator, • Multi-media group presentation skills • Social and political consequences of more in-depth study of content than • Improved reading efficiency technological changes Advanced Algebra. • Large group discussion skills Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects and problems Project, Activities, etc.: Literary analysis Instructional Focus: Use research and design Statistics and Probability CEMS writing, argumentative essay writing, techniques to analyze problems, inquiry bases Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Socratic Seminars, small group presenta- into CEMS at BHS tions, reading comprehension quizzes PLTW AC Honors Engineering Design and Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, and 11 Instructional Focus: Organization of formal Development Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit arguments, introduction to ethics, qualities Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance of effective presentations, participation in into CEMS at BHS and PLTW AC Honors Major Outcomes: open-ended large group discussion topics Principles of Engineering • Using data to draw conclusions and Intended Audience: Grade 12 identify trends Honors English 10 CEMS Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits • Effects of display distortion and measure- PLTW college credit can be earned ment error on the interpretation of data Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Major Outcomes: • Application of theoretical probability to into CEMS at BHS • Teams of students work together guided real world problems Intended Audience: Grade 10 by the teacher and a community mentor • Use technology as a tool for data analysis Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit to research design and construct a Projects, Activities, etc.: Creating a game Major Outcomes: solution to an engineering problem using expected value concepts, conducting • Rhetorical analysis writing • Students will learn manufacturing skills a survey to collect data. • Interpretation and evaluation of literature to help in the development of their Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in and informational texts innovative project. a variety of ways, use of statistical software • Understanding of fiction and non-fiction • Teams will participate in an end of course and some hands-on activities. • Growth-based model of learning to read presentation event at BHS and write critically Projects, Activities, etc.: Use research, experi- AP Statistics CEMS • Process Essay writing ments, and design techniques to aid in problem [AP test is in May each year] • Video Storytelling solving; write and develop a final presentation Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into Projects, Activities, etc: Essay writing, using technology presentation tools CEMS at BHS and Honors Advanced Algebra video presentations, reading Literature Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 and nonfiction MATHEMATICS CEMS Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Instructional Focus: Connections between Major Outcomes: rhetoric and CEMS, using video to tell a Intermediate Algebra CEMS • Introduction to the major concepts story, philosophical foundations for scientific Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance and tools for collecting, analyzing and discovery or technological progress. into CEMS at BHS drawing conclusions from data Intended Audience: Grade 9 • Computer simulations to model statistical ELECTIVE COURSES FOR CEMS Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit outcomes Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Capstone project PLTW AC Honors Digital Electronics • Linear Programming includes collecting, analyzing, and reporting [BHS only] • Exponential functions results of a student generated research Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance • Quadratic functions project into CEMS at BHS • Polynomial functions Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Radical functions a variety of ways, use of statistical software, Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Trigonometric Functions for Physics some hands-on activities and preparation for PLTW college credit can be earned • Rearranging Formulas for Physics AP test Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher • Logic of electronics Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in • Investigate digital circuitry a variety of ways, use of graphing calculator. • Design, construct and test digital circuitry

46 High School Registration Guide Projects, Activities, etc.: Design, test and PLTW AC Honors Aerospace Engineering construct circuits and devices Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Instructional Focus: Use computer simulation into CEMS at BHS and PLTW AC Honors software to design and test circuitry Principles of Engineering Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12

PLTW AC Honors Computer Science Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit CEMS Principles PLTW college credit can be earned [BHS Only] Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance • Introduction to aerodynamics design and into CEMS at BHS testing Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Flight systems and aerospace materials Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Space life sciences and astronautics PLTW college credit can be earned Instructional Focus: Experiments, project Major Outcomes: testing and field trips • Introduce computational tools that foster creativity PLTW AC Honors Environmental Sustainability • Problem solving with structured activities Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance and progress to open-ended projects and into CEMS at BHS and PLTW AC Honors problems Principles of Engineering • Develop computational thinking Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Instructional Focus: Use programming to Credit: Two trimesters/1.0 credit develop computational thinking, to generate PTLW college credit can be earned, does excitement about the field of computing, not meet science credit requirement and to introduce computational tools that Major Outcomes: foster creativity • Build models of natural water systems • Propose a genetic engineering solution to PLTW AC Honors Civil Engineering a global food security issue and Architecture • Biomanufacturing of biofuels Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Projects, Activities, etc.: The growing market into CEMS at BHS and PLTW AC Honors for jobs in biological engineering is playing a Principles of Engineering central role in energy and agricultural sus- Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 tainability solutions. The ES course develops Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit students’ thinking skills and prepares them PLTW college credit can be earned for emerging careers through topics such Major Outcomes: as genetic engineering, biofuels, and • Introduction to the fundamental design biomanufacturing. and development aspects of civil engi- Instructional Focus: Experiments and field trips neering • Introduction to architectural planning, in- PLTW AC Honors Computer Science A cluding site planning and building design Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance • Project planning considering transporta- into CEMS at BHS tion, water resource and environmental Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 issues Credit: Three trimesters = 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: This is a Project PLTW college credit can be earned Lead the Way course; projects and problems Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Use research and design • Students focus on integrating technolo- techniques to analyze problems, inquiry- gies across multiple platforms and based approach, field and lab activities networks. • Students create models and simulations that create solutions to real world prob- lems found in science and industry. • Students analyze, adapt, and improve each other's programs while working primarily in JAVA and other industry- standard tools. Instructional Focus: This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science A Test

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A uoenHsoy/BHsoy1 L[PSol]1 APUSHistory10 11 [AP European History]/IBHistory11HL[CPHSonly] INTERNATIONAL 10 English 11 BACCALAUREATEIB English11HL[CPHSonly] [ Honors Social Studies 10/Honors English 10 Block 10 English 9 English 10 HonorsSocialStudies10/HonorsEnglish10Block [ INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE rand or HonorsAdvancedAlgebra HonorsChemistryI IBBiology11SL[CPHSonly] HonorsChemistryI 12 ChemistryI and 12 11 IB Chemistry12 HL[CPHSonly] or [AP European History]/IBHistory11HL[CPHS only] IB Chemistry12SL[CPHSonly] IB Biology12HL[CPHSonly] or IB Biology12SL[CPHSonly] 12 IB Biology11HL[CPHSonly] worldlanguageinstruction or IB Biology11SL[CPHSonly] worldlanguageinstruction Subject 4--Sciences IB HistMidEast&Africa12HL[CPHSonly] Teacher required: Permission Grade12 Teacher required: Permission Grade12 OnlyforfullIBDiplomacandidateswithnoprevious Teacher required: Permission Grade12 worldlanguageinstruction OnlyforfullIBDiplomacandidateswithnoprevious OnlyforfullIBDiplomacandidateswithnoprevious 12 11,12 [CPHS only] 11,12 12 12 11,12 Subject 3--History HonorsSpanish III and [LevelII-Grade12][CPHSonly] IB ABInitioSpanishSL[LevelI-Grade11] III HonorsGerman and [LevelII-Grade12][CPHSonly] 11,12 SL[LevelI-Grade11] IB ABInitioGerman HonorsFrench III and [LevelII-Grade12][CPHSonly] 11,12 IB ABInitioFrench SL[LevelI-Grade11] IBEnglish/AVID 11[CPHSonly] IBEnglish11[CPHSonly] IB SpanishVSL[CPHSonly] 11,12 VSL[CPHSonly] IB German IBEnglish12HL[CPHSonly] IBEnglish/AVID 10[CPHSonly] IB French VSL[CPHSonly] 12 12 and [Level5-Grade12][CPHSonly] IB SpanishSL[Level4-Grade11or12] 12 11 and [Level5-Grade12][CPHSonly] SL[Level4-Grade11or12] IB German PREREQUISITES and [Level5-Grade12][CPHSonly] GRADES IB French SL[Level4-Grade11or12] Subject 2--World Language IB English12HLEnrichment[CPHSonly] IB English/AVID 12[CPHSonly] IB English12HL[CPHSonly] IB English/AVID 11[CPHSonly] 9 English 10 Honors SocialStudies10/HonorsEnglish10Block Subject 1--English COURSES CH ny and [CPHS only] or or Honors English10 or Honors SocialStudies10/HonorsEnglish10Block Social Studies10/English10Block Social Studies9 Social Studies9 High School Registration Guide INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Subject 5--Mathematics IB Mathematical Studies SL [CPHS only] 11, 12 Advanced Algebra IB Mathematics 11 SL [CPHS only] 11 Honors Advanced Algebra IB Mathematics 12 SL [CPHS only] 12 Previous year of IB Math 11 SL [CPHS only] or Honors Precalculus IB Mathematics 11 HL [same as AP Calculus AB/BC] 11 Honors Precalculus [CPHS only] IB Mathematics 12 HL [CPHS only] 12 Previous year of Honors IB Math 11 HL [CPHS only] IB Further Mathematics [CPHS only] 12 IB Math 12 HL [CPHS only] Subject 6--Electives IB Music SL [CPHS only] 11, 12 Must also be enrolled in Band III, Choir III, or Orchestra III IB Music HL [CPHS only] 11, 12 Must also be enrolled in Band III, Choir III, or Orchestra III AC IB Business Management 11 HL [CPHS only] 11 AC IB Business Management 12 HL [CPHS only] 12 AC IB Business Management 11 [CPHS only] IB Psychology SL [CPHS only] 11, 12 IB Visual Arts SL [CPHS only] 11, 12 2 lower level arts courses or Teacher Permission IB Core Course IB Theory of Knowledge I [CPHS only] 11, 12 1 or more IB courses [CPHS only] IB Theory of Knowledge II [CPHS only] 12 IB Theory of Knowledge I [CPHS only] INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH IB English/AVID 11 IB English/AVID 12 Honors Social Studies 10/ [CPHS only] [CPHS only] Honors English 10 Block Prerequisite/Selection Process: IB English/ AVID 10 Prerequisite/Selection Process: IB English/AVID [CPHS only] Intended Audience: Grade 11 11 strongly recommended Prerequisite/Selection Process: Teacher or Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Intended Audience: Grade 12 counselor recommendation, English 9 and Major Outcomes: Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Social Studies 9 • Develop student expression [oral and written] Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grade 10 • Introduce students to a range of literary and • Develop student expression [oral and written] Credit: Two trimesters/two periods = 2.0 credits nonliterary works • Introduce students to a range of literary and Major Outcomes: • Develop the ability for detailed analysis of nonliterary works • Relationship of history, literature and written texts • Develop the ability for detailed analysis of communication skills • Internal and external assessments written and visual texts Instructional Focus: Students enrolled in Honors • HL Exam in grade 12 • Internal and external assessments courses will be required to apply higher-order • Students learn and use AVID strategies to • HL Exam in grade 12 thinking and communication skills, study assure college readiness • Students learn and use AVID strategies to primary source documents and complete assure college readiness independent and/or group research projects IB English 12 HL IB English 12 HL Enrichment IB English 11 HL [CPHS only] [CPHS only] [CPHS only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: IB English 11 Intended Audience: Grade 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: English 10, Intended Audience: Grade 12 Honors English 10 or Honors Social Studies Prerequisite/Selection Process: IB English 12 HL Credit: Four trimesters = 2.0 credits, two Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit 10/English 10 Block strongly recommended trimesters taken each year Intended Audience: Grade 11 Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Further Preparation for the IB Literature and Credit: Four trimesters = 2.0 credits, two • Develop student expression [oral and written] trimesters taken each year Language Exam • Introduce students to a range of literary and Major Outcomes: • Introduction to preparation for the AP Lang and nonliterary works • Develop student expression [oral and written] Comp and AP Lit and Comp Exam formats. • Develop the ability for detailed analysis of • Introduce students to a range of literary and • Continued practice for advanced, college- nonliterary works written and visual texts level reading and writing strategies. • Develop the ability for detailed analysis • Internal and external assessments Projects, Activities, etc.: Close readings and of written texts • HL Exam in grade 12 essay exams • Internal and external assessments Instructional Focus: Writing and language • HL Exam in grade 12 exploration, critical thinking.

High School Registration Guide 49 50 Spanish III III German thentic media. and large group instructionincorporatingau-

primarily inSpanish [CPHS only] or 12]and[Level5-Grade IB SpanishSL[Level4-Grade11 primarily inGerman INTERNATIONAL[CPHS only] and [Level5-Grade12] SL[Level4-Grade11or12] IB German primarily inFrench BACCALAUREATE trimesters takeneachyear trimesters takeneachyear trimesters takeneachyear Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, Focus: Instructional • SLexamingrade12 assessments andexternal • Internal • Communicationinavarietyofauthenticsitu- • Relevantassessmentsofthefourmodalities • Integratedstudyofvocabulary, grammar, Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional • SLExamingrade12 assessments andexternal • Internal • Communicateinavarietyofauthenticsitua- • Relevantassessmentsofthefourmodalities • Integratedstudyofvocabulary, grammar, Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional • SLExamingrade12 assessments andexternal • Internal • Communicateinavarietyofauthenticsitua- • Relevantassessmentsofthefour • Integratedstudyofvocabulary, grammar, Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended [CPHS only] and [Level5-Grade12] IB French SL[Level4-Grade11or12] WORLD LANGUAGE Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection ations, usingappropriate register andsyntax culture tions, usingappropriate register andsyntax culture tions, usingappropriate register andsyntax modalities culture Four trimesters=2.0credits, two Four trimesters=2.0credits, two Four trimesters=2.0credits, two Curriculum delivered Curriculum delivered Curriculum delivered Grades 11and12 Grades 11and12 Grades 11and12 Individual, smallgroup Honors French III Honors Honors permission requiredpermission totaketheHLcourse Spanish LevelIVSLorHon IV; teacher students whohavesuccessfullycompleted IB IB French LevelIVSLorHonFrench IV students whohavesuccessfullycompleted IB German Level IV SL or Hon German IV LevelIVSLorHonGerman IB German students whohavesuccessfullycompleted assignments outsideoftheSLclass. required tocompleteextrareadings and media. HLstudentswillalsobe large group instructionincorporatingauthentic assignments outsideoftheSLclass. required tocompleteextrareadings and media. HLstudentswillalsobe large group instructionincorporating authentic have successfully completed SpanishIV IB SpanishVHL[2387,2388] [2385, 2386]tobeoffered concurrently with [CPHS only] IB SpanishVSL primarily inGerman VHL[2487,2488] with IBGerman [2485, 2486]tobetaughtconcurrently [CPHS only] VSL IB German primarily inFrench trimesters takeningrade12 trimesters takeningrade12 • SLorHLexamingrade12 • • Communicateinavarietyofauthentic • Relevantassessmentsofthefourmodalities • Integratedstudyofvocabulary, grammar Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • SLorHLExamingrade12 SLorHLassessments andexternal • Internal • Communicateinavarietyofauthenticsitua- • Relevantassessmentsofthefourmodalities • Integratedstudyofvocabulary, grammar Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Intended Audience: Audience: Intended Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Internal and external SL orHLIBassessments andexternal Internal syntax situations, usingappropriate register and and cultures tions, usingappropriate register andsyntax and cultures IB French VHL[2385,2386] [2387, 2388]tobeoffered concurrently with [CPHS only] IB French VSL 0.5 electivecredit eachoftwo 0.5 electivecredit eachoftwo Curriculum delivered Curriculum delivered Grade 12 Grade 12students who Grade 12 Individual, smallgroup, Individual, smallgroup, Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 language instruction IB diplomacandidateswithnoprevious world language instruction diploma candidateswithnoprevious world outside oftheSLclass to completeextrareadings andassignments thentic media.HLstudentswillalsoberequired and large group instructionincorporatingau- examination papers externally assessed examination papersexternally moderated,two presentations externally assessed examination papersexternally moderated,two presentations externally [CPHS only] [Level I-Grade11]andII12] IB ABInitioFrench SL primarily inSpanish speaking, reading and writing skills in German speaking, reading andwritingskillsinGerman [CPHS only] [Level I-Grade11]andII12] SL IB ABInitioGerman speaking, reading andwritingskillsinFrench grade 12 trimesters takeneachyear trimesters takeneachyear Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • SLorHLIBfinalexamingrade12 • • Communicationinavarietyofauthentic • Relevantassessmentsofthefourmodalities • Integratedstudyofvocabulary, grammar, Outcomes: Major Credit: Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • SLExamingrade12 • Introduces students tothecultures of • Developsabilitytocommunicateinspeech • Provides afoundationforstudyofGerman Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • SLExamingrade12 • Introduces studentstothecultures of • Developsabilitytocommunicateinspeech • Provides afoundationforstudyofFrench Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Internal and external SLorHLIBassessments andexternal Internal American literature and syntax,studyofSpanishLatin situations, usingappropriate register culture German-speaking countries German-speaking and writinginGerman French-speaking countries and writinginFrench Two trimesters=2.0credits takenin Four trimesters=2.0credits, two Four trimesters=2.0credits, two High School Registration Guide Curriculum delivered Develops listening, Develops listening, Grades 11and12 Grades 11and12 Individual, smallgroup Two tapedoral Two tapedoral Only forfull Only forfullIB IB AB Initio Spanish SL IB Hist Mid East & Africa 12 HL IB Biology 11 HL [Level I - Grade 11] and [Level II - Grade 12] [CPHS only] [CPHS only] [CPHS only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: [AP European Prerequisite/Selection Process: Chemistry I or Prerequisite/Selection Process: Only for full History]/IB History 11 HL Honors Chemistry I IB diploma candidates with no previous world Intended Audience: Grade 12 Advanced Learn- Intended Audience: Grade 11 language instruction ers, students continuing onto IB History Year 2. Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: Credit: Four trimesters = 2.0 credits; two • Knowledge of structure and function of Major Outcomes: trimesters taken each year human organ systems • Prepare students for IB History Exam, includ- Major Outcomes: • Learn concepts related to nucleic acids and ing a review of selected European History • Provides a foundation for study of Spanish proteins topics from Year 1. • Develops ability to communicate in speech • Understand principles and applications of and writing in Spanish • Gain knowledge of relevant historical topics genetics and DNA • Introduces students to the cultures of within the areas of the Modern Middle East • Knowledge of biological change over time, Spanish-speaking countries & Africa and to understand how these re- life processes and diversity of life • SL Exam in grade 12 gions have been impacted by Europe and • Internal and external assessments Projects, Activities, etc.: Two taped oral the United States, as well as to gain a better • HL Exam in grade 12 presentations externally moderated, two understanding for the modern and current Projects, Activities, etc.: Research project and examination papers externally assessed relationships among America, Europe, and field study, lab work with data analysis, Internal Instructional Focus: Develops listening, speak- the Middle East & Africa. and external assessments, HL Exam in grade 12 ing, reading and writing skills in Spanish • To produce and support a written thesis. Instructional Focus: College-level concepts • To have analytical discussions through lecture and lab work; college text is used HISTORY • To engage in historical research in order to gain multiple historical perspectives IB Biology 12 SL Honors Social Studies 10/ Instructional Focus: Understanding historical [CPHS only] Honors English 10 Block texts through reading, discussion, and essay Prerequisite/Selection Process: C or higher in [CPHS only] writing IB Biology 11 SL/HL Prerequisite/Selection Process: Teacher or Projects, Activities, etc.: Internal Assessment: Intended Audience: Grade 12 counselor recommendation, English 9 and Historical Research Paper, External Assessment: Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Social Studies 9 BACCALAUREATE INTERNATIONAL 3 essay exams Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grade 10 • Plant biology Credit: Two trimesters/two periods = 2.0 credits SCIENCES • Cell respiration and photosynthesis Major Outcomes: • Animal physiology including indepth • Relationship of history, literature and genetics and evolution communication skills IB Biology 11 SL • Neurobiology and behavior Instructional Focus: Students enrolled in Honors [CPHS only] courses will be required to apply higher-order Prerequisite/Selection Process: Chemistry I or • Internal and external assessments thinking and communication skills, study Honors Chemistry I • Topics listed above studied at greater depth primary source documents and complete Intended Audience: Grade 11 at the higher level (HL) independent and/or group research projects. Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • SL Exam in grade 12 Preparatory class for IB English 11 & AP/IB Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Major research project and field study, lab work with data analysis European History 11 as well as for students • Knowledge of structure and function of Instructional Focus: College-level concepts wishing to enter the full IB diploma program. human organ systems through lecture and lab work; college text is used • Learn concepts related to nucleic acids and [AP European History]/IB History 11 HL proteins [CPHS only] IB Biology 12 HL • Understand principles and applications of Prerequisite/Selection Process: AP US [CPHS only] History 10 or Honors Social Studies 10/ genetics and DNA Prerequisite/Selection Process: C or higher in English 10 Block • Knowledge of biological change over time, IB Biology 11 SL/HL Intended Audience: Grade 11 Advanced Learners life processes and diversity of life Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Internal and external assessments Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credits Major Outcomes: • Topics listed above studied at greater depth Major Outcomes: • Prepare student for AP European History at the high level (HL) • Plant biology Exam and Year 1 of IB History Program • SL Exam in grade 12 • Cell respiration and photosynthesis • Survey knowledge of European History from Projects, Activities, etc.: Research project and • Animal physiology including indepth Renaissance through the Fall of USSR field study, lab work with data analysis genetics and evolution • Producing and supporting a written thesis. Instructional Focus: College-level concepts • Neurobiology and behavior • Analytical discussion through lecture and lab work; college text is used • Internal and external assessments • Research to gain multiple historical • HL Exam in grade 12 perspectives Projects, Activities, etc.: Research project and Instructional Focus: Understanding historical field study, lab work with data analysis, Internal texts through lecture, reading, discussion, and and external assessments, HL Exam in grade 12 essay writing. Instructional Focus: College-level concepts through lecture and lab work; college text is used High School Registration Guide 51 52 istry IANDHonorsAdvancedAlgebra Chemistry IANDHonorsAdvancedAlgebra Credit: Three trimesters=1.5 credits rather thanSL ence-related career shouldtakeHLChemistry INTERNATIONAL[CPHS only] IB Chemistry12HL rather thanSL ence-related career shouldtakeHLChemistry BACCALAUREATE lent toHonorsIBChemistry11) (Honors Chemistry1sophomore yearisequiva- Honors IBChemistry11) Chemistry 1sophomore yearisequivalentto trimesters takeninthesenioryear(Honors • IBExamatend ofcourse assessmentproject duringthe • Internal • Financialmathematics • Introduction toDifferential Calculus • Statistics • Geometryandtrigonometry • FunctionsandAlgebra • Sets,logicandprobability Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended [CPHS only] IB MathematicalStudiesSL Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • HLExamingrade12 assessments andexternal • Internal • Developexperimentalandinquiryskills • Synthesize,evaluate,andanalyzedatagath- • Applyscientificprinciples • Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • SLExamingrade12 assessments andexternal • Internal • Developexperimentalandinquiryskills • Synthesize,evaluate,andanalyzedatagath- • Applyscientificprinciples • Impartabodyofchemistryprinciplesand Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection [CPHS only] IB Chemistry12SL MATHEMATICS Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection concepts atagreater depththanSL Chemistry Impart abodyofchemistryprinciplesand course ered through scientificexperimentation ered through scientificexperimentation concepts Credit: Two trimesters=1.0credit Two trimesters=1.0credits, two Students consideringasci- Students consideringasci- Grades 11and12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Lab work Lab work Advanced Algebra Honors Chem- Honors Advanced Algebra IB Math11SLorHonorsPrecalculus preparation forsenioryearexploration tions andapplications tomathematicalmodels variety ofways.Investigation ofreal lifesitua- Instructional Focus: Instructionpresented a [CPHS only] IB Mathematics12SL dents fortheIBexaminationcomponents. lems. Instructionisfocusedonpreparing stu- previous andcurrent knowledgetosolveprob- dents tothinkatahigherlevelandcombine [CPHS only] IB Mathematics11SL components other assessmentstoprepare fortheIBExam calculator required), hands-onactivitiesand a varietyofwaysusingtechnology(graphing [CPHS only] [same asCalculusAB/BC] IB Mathematics11HL dents fortheIBexaminationcomponents. lems. Instructionisfocusedonpreparing stu- previous andcurrent knowledgetosolveprob- students tothinkatahigherlevelandcombine Instructional Focus: Instructional Instructional Focus: Instructional • SLExamattheendofyear assessments andexternal • Internal • Calculus • Vectors Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • SLExamattheendofyear • Statistics • Circular functionsandtrigonometry • Algebra,functionsandequations Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, assessments andexternal • Internal • HLExamingrade12 • Limits,DerivationsandIntegrals • Calculus • Statistics • Probability • Circular functionsandtrigonometry • Algebra,functionsandequations Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, Three trimesters=1.5credits Two trimesters=1.0credit Two trimesters=1.0credit Instruction encouragesstu- Instruction isprovided in Instruction encourages Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 12 Exploration andwrittenwork Project andwrittenwork Written workand Portfolio Honors Precalculus Honors Previous yearof IB Math11HL enrolled inBandIII,ChoirIIIor Orchestra III Assessment (MathExplorationpaper) [CPHS only] IB FurtherMathematics tions andapplicationstomathematicalmodels variety ofways.Investigationreal lifesitua- tions andapplicationofmathmodels. with questions.Investigationofreal lifesitua- materialandcometoclass motivated tolearn room (videos).Studentswillneedtobeself variety ofways,mainlythrough flippedclass- Instructional Focus: Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, assessments andexternal • Internal • HLExamingrade12 • Limits,DerivationsandIntegrals • Calculus • Statistics • Probability • Circular functionsandtrigonometry • Algebra,functionsandequations Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Major Outcomes: • Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection [CPHS only] IB MusicSL Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • Differential EquationsandLinearAlgebra • Non-EuclideanGeometry • AbstractAlgebra • SetTheory • Discrete Mathematics • Probability andStatistics Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Process: Intended Prerequisite/Selection ELECTIVES tional unitsofstudy. Thesetopicsinclude: complete theremaining 3optionsplus2addi- culus BC).InFurtherMathematics,students is theCalculusOption(whichalignswithAPCal- The optionsunitthatisdoneatChamplinPark Mathematics, andSet,Groups, andRelations. tail: Calculus,StatisticsandProbability, Discrete tions inwhichstudentsstudyatopicmore de- level mathematicalconcepts.There are 4op- In IBMathHL,studentsstudyavarietyofhigher present Study Western musicfromStudy Western MiddleAgesto [CPHS only] IB Mathematics12HL Two trimesters=1.0credit Six trimesters=3.0credits Two trimesters=1.0credit High School Registration Guide Instruction presented a Instruction presented ina Grade 12 Grades 11and12 Grade 12atCPHS Portfolio IB Math Internal IB MathInternal Previous yearof Must alsobe IB Math12HL • Gain awareness of music of selected • Tri 3 Operations Management IB CORE non-Western cultures • Tri 3 External Assessments Preparation – • Gain knowledge of rudiments of music Case Study Approach IB Theory of Knowledge I • Understand notational systems • Focus on: Change, Culture, Society, Ethics, [CPHS only] • Apply these elements by analyzing works of music Innovation & Strategy [TOK I is required for all IB diploma candidates] • Internal and external assessments • Putting it all together using business Prerequisite/Selection Process: IB diploma • SL Exam in grade 12 principles, practices, tools and strategies candidate or certificate scholar Projects, Activities, etc.: A musical investigation • Applying content to “real world” business Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 project, plus one of the following: two compo- situations Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit sitions, solo performance CD or group perform- • HL Exam in grade 12 (SL Exam optional with ance CD Major Outcomes: teacher permission) • Identify and analyze the various kinds of IB Music HL Projects, Activities, etc.: Case study justifications used to support knowledge. approach, internal research paper, virtual [CPHS only] • Formulate, evaluate and attempt to business and external exam answer knowledge questions Prerequisite/Selection Process: Must also be Instructional Focus: Variety of methods used enrolled in Band III, Choir III or Orchestra III • Examine how academic disciplines/areas of to meet students’ needs knowledge generate and shape knowledge Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Credit: Six trimesters = 3.0 credits • Understand the roles played by ways of Major Outcomes: knowing in the construction of shared and IB Psychology SL personal knowledge • Study Western music from Middle Ages to present [CPHS only] • Explore links between knowledge claims, • Gain awareness of music of selected Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 knowledge questions, ways of knowing and non-Western cultures Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits areas of knowledge • Gain knowledge of rudiments of music Major Outcomes: • Demonstrate an awareness and understand- • Understand notational systems • Analyze and evaluate psychological ing of different perspectives and be able to • Apply these elements by analyzing works of music theories and perspectives relate these to one’s own perspective • Internal and external assessments • Replicate a psychological study, analyzing • Explore a real-life/contemporary situation • HL Exam in grade 12 the results form a TOK perspective in the presentation Projects, Activities, etc.: A musical investigation proj- • Evaluate the studies and theories that are Projects, Activities, etc.: TOK presentation ect, three compositions and a solo performance CD associated with social psychology Instructional Focus: Students participate in • Internal and external assessments frequent seminar discussions and research BACCALAUREATE INTERNATIONAL AC IB Business Management 11 HL • SL Exam at the end of the year assignments, knowledge issues [CPHS only] Projects, Activities, etc.: Brain project, Research on Intended Audience: Grade 11 a study that changed psychology, Internal and ex- IB Theory of Knowledge II Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit ternal assessments, SL Exam at the end of the year [CPHS only] Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: All class discussions and [TOK II is required for all IB diploma candidates] • Tri 1 Business Activity and Environments student led presentations Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors IB • Tri 1 Introduction to Finance & Accounts Theory of Knowledge I • Tri 2 Marketing IB Visual Arts SL Intended Audience: Grade 12 • Tri 2 Introduction to Human resource [CPHS only] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit management Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Major Outcomes: • Focus on: Change, Culture, Society, Ethics, Prerequisite/Selection Process: 2 lower level • Identify and analyze the various kinds of Innovation & Strategy arts courses or teacher permission justifications used to support knowledge. • Applying content to “real world” business Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits • Formulate, evaluate and attempt to situations Major Outcomes: answer knowledge questions • HL Exam in grade 12 At an advanced, college preparatory level— • Examine how academic disciplines/areas of Projects, Activities, etc.: Case study approach, • Identify and Describe artwork from knowledge generate and shape knowledge internal research paper, virtual business and differing contexts. • Understand the roles played by ways of external exam • Experiment with different media, materials knowing in the construction of shared and Instructional Focus: Variety of methods used to and techniques in art-making. personal knowledge meet students’ needs • Critically analyze and discuss artworks • Explore links between knowledge claims, Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA created by themselves and others. knowledge questions, ways of knowing and Projects, Activities, etc.: Comparative Presenta- areas of knowledge AC IB Business Management 12 HL tion of various established works of art; Process • Demonstrate an awareness and understand- [CPHS only] Portfolio of student’s developing work; Exhibi- ing of different perspectives and be able to Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC IB tion of student’s completed work. relate these to one’s own perspective Business and Management 11 HL Instructional Focus: Artistic skills using a • Explore a real-life/contemporary situation Intended Audience: Grade 12 variety of media, writing, speaking, analysis, form a TOK perspective in the presentation Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit and critical thinking. Projects, Activities, etc.: TOK presentation Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Student-led discussions, • Tri 2 Finance and Accounts faster pace and independent work • Tri 2 Human Resources • Tri 2 Internal Assessment – Action Research Paper

High School Registration Guide 53 Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering @ Coon Rapids High School Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering at Coon Rapids High School includes a sequence of courses that are hands-on and use a real-world problem solving approach. Students explore concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. CENTER FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING REQUIRED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering 9 Honors Physical Science 9 Biomed [CRHS only] 9 Honors English 10 Biomed [CRHS only] 10 Human Performance and Wellness Biomed [CRHS only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences Biomed [CRHS only] AC Medical Terminology and Careers 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Biomedical 9, 10, 11 Sciences Biomed [CRHS only] PLTW AC Honors Human Body Systems 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences Biomed [CRHS only] Biomed [CRHS only] or Biology PLTW AC Honors Medical Interventions 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Human Body Systems Biomed [CRHS only] Biomed [CRHS only] PLTW AC Honors Biomedical Innovation 12 PLTW AC Honors Medical Interventions Biomed [CRHS only] Biomed [CRHS only] or Concurrent enrollment in PLTW Honors Medical Interventions Biomed [CRHS only] REQUIRED ENGINEERING COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Engineering Design 9 Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering 9 Honors English 9 Engineering 9 Honors Physics 9 Engineering 9 BIOMEDICAL ELECTIVES GRADES PREREQUISITES Coll Math in Medical Careers 11, 12 Coll Honors 1100 - Introduction to the Biomedical 11, 12 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING Devices and Industry Biomed [STEP, CRHS only] Coll Honors 2100 - Design and Manufacturing 11, 12 Coll Honors 1100 - Introduction to the Biomedical Devices in the Medical Device Industry Biomed and Industry Biomed [STEP, CRHS only] [STEP, CRHS only] or Concurrent enrollment in Coll Honors 1100 - Introduction to the Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed [STEP, CRHS only] AC Electronic Health Records Biomed [CRHS only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences Biomed [CRHS only] Coll Introduction to Holistic Healing Biomed [CRHS only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences Biomed [CRHS only] Medical Spanish Biomed [CRHS only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Human Body Systems Biomed [CRHS only] and Spanish II Acceptance into the Biomedical Sciences Program at CRHS is a required prerequisite for all Biomedical Sciences courses. BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES COURSES Honors Physical Science 9 Biomed Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering [CRHS only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into Biomed/Engineering at CRHS Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into Biomedical Program at CRHS Intended Audience: Grade 9 CRHS Biomed students Intended Audience: Grade 9 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Knowledge of the basic concepts related to force, motion, and energy • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic and • Knowledge of the structure of matter charting presentations • Apply understandings about matter and energy to earth systems • Introduction to gaming • Radioactivity Projects, Activities, etc.: Business andpersonal documents, computer-gener- • History and nature of science atedpresentations, participation in the InternetScience and Technology Fair Projects, Activities, etc.: Medical related research project Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerizedactivities and Microsoft Office software. Instructional Focus: Prepares Biomed students for advanced science courses, lab work, and group activities 54 High School Registration Guide Honors English 10 Biomed • Determine the factors that led to the Major Outcomes: [CRHS only] death of a fictional person • Students will design innovative solutions Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance • Investigate lifestyle choices and medical for the most pressing health challenges of into Biomedical Program at CRHS treatments that might prolong life. the 21st century by addressing topics Intended Audience: Grade 10 • Provides an overview of all the courses in the ranging from public health and biomedical Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Biomedical Sciences program and lays the engineering to clinical medicine and Major Outcomes: scientific foundation for subsequent courses. physiology. • Rhetorical analysis Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects and problems Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world applica- • Interpretation and evaluation of literature designed with technology-rich curriculum tions with project based activities and informational texts Instructional Focus: Research and design Instructional Focus: Independent design proj- • Understanding of fiction and nonfiction techniques on experiments and projects. ect with a mentor or advisor from a university, • Public Speaking medical facility, or research institution. • Technical Writing PLTW AC Honors Human Body Systems Biomed Instructional Focus: Connection between [CRHS only] ENGINEERING COURSES rhetoric and Medicine including medical texts Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors PLTW AC Honors Introduction to options and technical writing. Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Biomed Engineering Design Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Human Performance and Wellness Biomed Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit into Engineering at CRHS [CRHS only] Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9 Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors • Examine interactions of body systems Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Biomed • Design experiments using data acquisition Meets arts requirement [1.0 credit] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 software PLTW college credit can be earned Credit: One trimester/one period = 0.5 credit • Explore science in action using real world cases Major Outcomes: Meets 10th grade PE requirement. • Play the role of biomedical professionals • Introduction to engineering design Major Outcomes: to solve medical mysteries • Problem solving using design • Expose future health professionals to the Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects and problems, development process world where athletics meets academics. Use manikins to build body systems, Utilize Students will research training options after specialized software for hands-on learning • Process of product design thorough investigation of various abilities Instructional Focus: Technology rich research • Develop, create and analyze product models and health histories of participants. and design. Projects, Activities, etc.: Engage in Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands on training engineering animations equipment and body sensors to optimize PLTW AC Honors Medical Interventions Biomed Instructional Focus: Use computer 3-D health and wellness of all citizens, Career and modeling software for design and projects [CRHS only] Education Research Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors Instructional Focus: This course allows Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering Medical Interventions Biomed or concurrent [CRHS only] students to use the latest technology and BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING enrollment in PLTW Honors Medical Interven- hands-on learning opportunities to blend Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance tions Biomed academics with athletics. into Biomed Sciences/Engineering at CRHS Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grade 9 AC Medical Terminology and Careers Credit: Two Trimesters = 1.0 Credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Students will investigate how to prevent, • Proficiency in word processing, spread- Major Outcomes: diagnose, and treat disease by exploring sheet, database, graphic and charting how to detect and fight infection; screen • Medical terminology presentations and evaluate the code in human DNA; eval- • Career exploration • Introduction to gaming uate cancer treatment options; and prevail Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips and Projects, Activities, etc.: Business and when the organs of the body begin to fail. guest presenters personal documents, computer-generated Instructional Focus: Taught by a health Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world presentations, participation in the Internet professional, guest presenters applications with project based activities Science and Technology Fair Co-curricular Connection: HOSA Instructional Focus: Technology-driven Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized curriculum activities and Microsoft Office software PLTW AC Honors Principles of Biomedical Honors Physics 9 Engineering Sciences Biomed PLTW AC Honors Biomedical Innovation Biomed Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance [CRHS only] [CRHS only] into Engineering at CRHS Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors into Biomedical Sciences Program at CRHS Biomedical: Medical Interventions or concur- Intended Audience: Grade 9 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, and 11 rent enrollment in PLTW Honors Biomedical: Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Medical Interventions Major Outcomes: PLTW college credit can be earned Intended Audience: Grade 12 • In depth understanding of concepts Major Outcomes: Credit: Two Trimesters with an Optional Third related to mechanics, fluids, thermody- namics, waves [sound and light’, • Investigate various health conditions Trimester Individual Project, 1-1.5 credits electricity, and magnetism

High School Registration Guide 55 Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work and Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands on Medical research investigations • Student will understand the biomedical Software experience and communication, Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced small device industry in terms of its size and Digital Research Tools, Technology Opera- and large group lecture and lab activities scope, current trends and products with tions and Concepts, Career and Education emphasis on biomedical companies in Research Honors English 9 Engineering Minnesota. Instructional Focus: This course allows Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance • Students will receive an overview of the students to use the latest technology and into Engineering at CRHS creation of a medical device from initial hands on learning techniques to better Intended Audience: Grade 9 conception through development testing, connect students to the information and Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit validation, manufacturing, clinical trials customized resources they need to master Major Outcomes: and final approval by regulatory agencies. electronic healthcare data. • Reading and responding to Engineering Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta- related themes and ethical considerations tions and one or more site visits to biomed- Coll Introduction to Holistic Healing Biomed in literature and informal texts ical companies. [CRHS only] • Formal argument writing skills Instructional Focus: Small and large group Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors • Research skills discussion plus presentations by industry rep- Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Biomed • Multi-media group presentation skills resentative. A college level text will be used. Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Improved reading efficiency Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Coll Honors 2100 - Design and Manufactur- • Large group discussion skills Major Outcomes: ing in the Medical Device Industry Biomed Projects, Activities, etc.: Literary analysis • Following Anoka-Ramsey Community Col- writing, argumentative essay writing, socratic [STEP, CRHS only] lege’s curriculum, future health profession- seminars, small group presentations, reading Prerequisite/Selection Process: Coll Honors als will be exposed to the world of Holistic 1100 - Introduction to the Biomedical De- comprehension quizzes Health with topics such as Chiropractic vices and Industry Biomed or concurrent en- Instructional Focus: Organization of formal Care, Acupuncture, Dietary Supplements, rollment in Coll Honors 1100 - Introduction to arguments, introduction to ethics, qualities of and Mind-Body Therapies. Students will the Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed effective Presentations, participation in open- research and discuss various therapies in Intended Audience: Grade 11 students [class ended large group discussion topics. regards to their history, implementation, rank in the upper one-third of their class] and interaction with traditional medicine, and grade 12 students [class rank in the upper ELECTIVE COURSES FOR BIOMEDICAL careers involved. one-half of their class] SCIENCES PROGRAM Projects, Activities, etc.: Various Holistic Credit: One trimester = 0.5 high school credit Medicine Speakers, Research, and Projects successful completion will earn 3 college credits] Coll Math in Medical Careers Instructional Focus: This course introduces stu- Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Meet dents to non-traditional medical therapies and • Students will understand the unique re- Accuplacer score of 81 or higher and Inter- aligning careers in the biomedical pathway. mediate Algebra with College Foundations. quirements and challenges of medical de-

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING vice manufacturing with emphasis on Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Minnesota companies. Medical Spanish Biomed Credit: 0.5 credit - Elective • An introduction to the development cycle [CRHS only] Major Outcomes: The student will learn the of a medical device, world class manufac- Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors different systems of measurement [metric, turing practices, materials selection, man- Human Body Systems Biomed and Spanish II apothecary, and household] and the different ufacturing strategy development, sterility Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 equivalents of measure used to convert be- and clean rooms, instrumentation labora- Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit tween the systems using labs to practice the tories, design testing and validation, and Major Outcomes: skills. The ratio-proportion and dimensional packaging and distribution. This course is designed for Healthcare Profes- analysis methods will be used to set up and Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta- sionals to assist them in communicating with solve basic dosage calculations, dosage tions and a visit to a medical device company. those who speak a language other than Eng- calculations involving conversions, and Instructional Focus: Small and large group lish in the healthcare setting. Students will calculations to reconstitute medications discussions, presentations, lab activities and learn the vocabulary of Spanish medical Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher use of a college text. terms, learn skills in medical reporting and Instructional Focus: This course is designed for medical communications, and apply cultural students interested in health science careers. AC Electronic Health Records Biomed variations to medical practices. [CRHS only] Projects, Activities, etc.: Use conversational Coll Honors 1100 - Introduction to the Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors Spanish in medical scenarios Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Biomed Instructional Focus: Medical applications in [STEP, CRHS only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 the World Languages area Intended Audience: Grade 11 students [class Credit: One trimester/one period = 0.5 credit rank in the upper one-third of their class] and Major Outcomes: grade 12 students [class rank in the upper • Expose future health professionals to the one-half of their class] world of electronic medical records includ- Credit: One trimester = 0.5 high school credit ing Practice Management, Electronic [successful completion can earn 2 college Health Records, and Health Information credits] Management

56 High School Registration Guide DRIVER EDUCATION ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Driver Education 9, 10, 11, 12 Student should be age 15 by the end of the course

Driver Education Prerequisite/Selection Process: Should be age 15 by end of course Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Fulfill Minnesota requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit • Saves lives by teaching responsible and safe driving practices and techniques • Defensive driving practices • Knowledge of Minnesota traffic safety laws and regulations • Knowledge and skills to become a safe and efficient user of the highway transportation system as a driver, passenger and DRIVER EDUCATION pedestrian Projects, Activities, etc.: Eight hours of Simuride Driving Simulation, district mandated study guide, guest speakers, insurance scenarios and parent involvement meeting Instructional Focus: Instruction strategies are utilized through visual, auditory and tactile methods Inter-disciplinary connection: Technical reading, math and science

Note: Students who meet the Minnesota requirements -- of being at least 15 years of age, successfully complete this course, register in Behind the Wheel [$185] and have proper I.D. -- will be eligible to take the permit test. After school and summer offerings: A shortened version [38 hours] of this class may be provided after school and during the summer for students who are unable to register for this course during the school year. Course offerings are enrollment dependent. Fee: $65

High School Registration Guide 57 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS [ELA] REQUIRED COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES English 9 9 or Honors English 9 English 10 10 English 9 or or Honors English 10 Honors English 9 English 11 11 English 10 or or AP English Language and Composition Honors English 10 English 12 12 English 11 or or AP Literature and Composition [AndHS only] AP English Language and Composition or Coll Introduction to Literature AND Coll University Writing ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Academic Writing Foundations 10, 11, 12 Arts

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS [ELA] ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Acting I 9, 10, 11, 12 Acting II 9, 10, 11, 12 Acting I Acting III 9, 10, 11, 12 Acting II Creative Writing I 10, 11, 12 Creative Writing II 11, 12 Creative Writing I Exploring the Modern Novel 11, 12 Honors Humanities 11, 12 Journalism Introduction to Journalism 9, 10, 11, 12 Convergence Journalism 9, 10, 11, 12 Introduction to Journalism or instructor approval Yearbook Lab I 9, 10, 11, 12 Introduction to Journalism or instructor approval Yearbook Lab II 9, 10, 11, 12 Yearbook Lab I Yearbook Lab III 9, 10, 11, 12 Yearbook Lab II Television Journalism 10, 11, 12 Introduction to Journalism or instructor approval Speaking Debate I 9, 10, 11, 12 Honors Debate II 9, 10, 11, 12 Debate I Public Speaking 9, 10, 11, 12 Coll Honors Public Speaking 11, 12 English 10

For additional BHS options in English Language Arts, see CEMS section. For additional CHPS options in English Language Arts, see IB section. For additional CRHS options in English Language Arts, see Biomedical Sciences and Engineering section.

58 High School Registration Guide English 9 English 11 AP Literature and Composition Intended Audience: Grade 9 Prerequisite/Selection Process: English 10 [AndHS only] Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit or Honors English 10 [Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grade 11 English Literature and Composition test in May] • Reading and responding to literature Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Highly skilled readers and informational texts Major Outcomes: and writers in grade 12 • Close reading skills • Analysis of American literature and Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Academic writing skills informational texts Major Outcomes: • Research skills • Argumentation - reading, writing, • Reading selected pieces of world litera- • Argumentative speaking speaking ture from a variety of periods Project, activities, etc.: Essays, seminars, • Academic writing skills • Analyze literature for structure, style, speeches and presentations, and independ- theme, and use of language ent reading • Research skills • Acquire skills necessary to succeed in college Instructional Focus: Writing and language • Supporting ideas with textual evidence exploration, critical thinking • Speaking and presentation skills • Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects, Activities, etc.: Writers notebook, Projects, Activities, etc.: Close readings, small and large group discussions, individual Honors English 9 essays, research, presentations, seminars, reports, panels and oral reading of plays Intended Audience: Highly skilled readers and independent reading Instructional Focus: Faster pace and inde- and writers in grade 9 Instructional Focus: Writing and language pendent work Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit exploration, critical thinking Major Outcomes: Coll Introduction to Literature • Critical literacy and thinking skills AP English Language and Composition • Academic writing skills College credit [University of Minnesota] [Students are strongly encouraged to take • Argumentation skills Prerequisite/Selection Process: GPA in top the AP English Language and Composition • Research skills 20 percent or cumulative GPA in previously- test in May] • Public speaking skills taken English courses that exceeds a 3.25; Project, activities, etc.: Essays, seminars, Intended Audience: Highly skilled readers English 11 or AP English Language and

and speeches and writers in grade 11 Composition; or by teacher recommendation [ELA] ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Instructional Focus: Faster pace, higher Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Highly skilled readers level thinking and rigorous activity Major Outcomes: and writers in grade 12 • Reading texts from a variety of periods, Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit English 10...... disciplines and rhetorical contexts Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: English 9 • Build skills in analyzing writer’s purpose • Discussion and interpretation of literary forms or Honors English 9 and use of rhetorical techniques. • Personal response to literature Intended Audience: Grade 10 • Approach the AP exam with confidence • Experience with literary analysis composition Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Various challenging • Reader’s notebook Major Outcomes: writing and reading assignments Projects, Activities, etc.: • Critical literacy and thinking skills Instructional Focus: Faster pace and • Reader’s notebook • Supporting ideas with textual evidence independent work • Textual Discussions • Research skills Instructional Focus: Rigorous and higher • Speaking and presentation skills English 12 level critical thinking, multiple perspectives, • Academic writing skills seminars, some independent study • Literary analysis Prerequisite/Selection Process: English 11 or AP English Language and Composition Projects, Activities, etc.: Close readings, Coll University Writing Intended Audience: Grade 12 essays, research, presentations, seminars, College credit [University of Minnesota] and independent reading Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Prerequisite/Selection Process: GPA in top 20 Instructional Focus: Writing and language Major Outcomes: percent or meet university entrance require- exploration, critical thinking • Critical reading of literature and ments [see counselor]; English 11 or AP informational texts English Language and Composition Honors English 10 • Study of advertising, propaganda, Prerequisite/Selection Process: English 9 Intended Audience: Highly skilled readers and news bias and writers in grade 12 or Honors English 9 • Academic writing Intended Audience: Highly skilled readers Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Research and writers in grade 10 Major Outcomes: Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Essays, research, • Knowledge of variety of writing assignments Major Outcomes: seminars, and presentations • Defining purpose, organizing, developing • Introduction to rhetorical analysis Instructional Focus: Writing and language content • Interpretation and evaluation of literature exploration, critical thinking • Skills in revision, editing project, activities, and informational texts etc.; writing portfolio may include: personal • Understanding of fiction and nonfiction narrative, ethnography, review of fine arts Projects, Activities, etc.: Essays, presenta- event, expository essay based on inquiry tions, seminars, and independent reading Instructional Focus: Some independent Instructional Focus: Faster pace and rigorous study, discussion, seminars, writing and activity literary events

High School Registration Guide 59 Academic Writing Foundations Projects, Activities, etc.: Perform scenes from Projects, Activities, etc.: Express ideas in Prerequisite/Selection Process: Based on musicals, dramas, and comedies written, oral or project form writing achievement scores and Instructional Focus: Active participation Instructional Focus: Project-based learning in counselor/teacher referral, students may art, architecture, literature, drama, music, re-take this course Creative Writing I and philosophy Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit JOURNALISM Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Improve writing fluency, organization • Learn strategies to improve as a writer Introduction to Journalism ...... and clarity • Development of writerly voice Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Improve score on ACT writing test • Collaborate with a community of writers Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Improve ability to write on demand • Freedom to write innovatively Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: In-class writing, Project, Activities, etc.: Project-based learning: analysis of writing prompts, examination of • Reporting techniques fiction, poetry, plays, and creative non-fiction sample compositions, application of prewrit- • News and feature writing ing/planning strategies, creation of goals Creative Writing II • Editorial and review writing and examination of growth • Layout and photography Prerequisite/Selection Process: Creative • Journalistic ethics Writing I ARTS Projects, Activities, etc.: Students may write Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 news stories, feature stories, sports stories, [grade 10 with special permission of teacher] Acting I and opinion pieces. Students may create Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 photography portfolios and page design Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: layouts. [Articles submitted may be included Major Outcomes: • Continue to develop a writerly voice in the school newspaper.] • Foundations of Theater • Experimentation with genre and style Instructional Focus: Computer and hands-on • Creativity • Collaborate with other student writers activities

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS [ELA] ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • Techniques for improvisation Project, Activities, etc.: Project-based learning: • Beginning scene work fiction, poetry, plays, and creative non-fiction Convergence Journalism • Leadership and communication skills Prerequisite/Selection Process: Introduction Exploring the Modern Novel Projects, Activities, etc.: Writing and per- to Journalism or instructor approval formance, individual and group performance Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Active participation and Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit; students collaborative group work Major Outcomes: may enroll in one, two, or three trimesters • Explore novels from a variety of genres Major Outcomes: Acting II • Use elements of genre and questions • Types and impact of digital media Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acting I or to guide reading, as well as connections • Multimodal media methods of reporting teacher permission to careers, current events, diverse per- and production Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 spectives, and influences • Emerging media platforms Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Examine critical topics, such as the canon • Degree of reporting and technical skills Major Outcomes: and censorship/banned books expected of multimedia journalists • Original scripts Projects, Activities, etc.: Read 6 novels over • Constructing digital convergence news • Character analysis the trimester: World/Culture, Historical, • Role of a digital citizen and citizen re- • Collaborative scene work Sci-fi/Fantasy/Dystopian, and Graphic Novel; porter in today’s world • Acting styles and forms school-wide reading campaign; current • Ethical responsibility in producing social Projects, Activities, etc.: Perform scenes from a events research project; Socratic seminars; media news variety of styles, write and perform original work and book commercial or movie trailer Project, Activities, etc.: Introduction to Instructional Focus: Active participation and Instructional Focus: Critical review of text media and the varied equipment and meth- collaboration Honors Humanities ods used; partnered research and produc- tion projects; collaboration and overseeing Intended Audience: Advanced students in Acting III team story production; opportunities to grades 11 and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acting II or explore an area of interest; focus will be Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit teacher permission on reporting, editing and managing roles Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: necessary in today’s journalism industry Credit: One or two trimesters = 0.5 credit or • Cross-cultural examination of philosophy, Instructional Focus: Using social media, digi- 1.0 credit art, music, architecture, drama, and tal literacy, and journalism skills to analyze, Major Outcomes: religion create, and publish in a variety of multi- • Prepare an audition piece • Exploration of relationships across modal formats. • Experience in blocking cultures and arts • Analysis of dramatic literature • Exploration of artistic expressions of • Acting experience historical periods, selected philosophies • Scene work and people

60 High School Registration Guide Yearbook Lab I Television Journalism Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Introduction Prerequisite/Selection Process: Introduction • Advanced research skills to Journalism or instructor approval to Journalism or instructor approval • Argumentation theory Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Project, Activities, etc.: Research and deliver Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit; students major debates and utilize argumentation theories Major Outcomes: may enroll for one, two, or three trimesters Instructional Focus: More rigorous challenges, • Copy writing Major Outcomes: for example, types of research materials • Interviewing techniques • Improve speaking skills • Layout design • Improve journalism and interviewing skills Public Speaking • Photo composition and development • Write human interest stories, opinion Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Advertising pieces, and general announcements to Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Time management be broadcast Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities • Work as reporters, news writers, news • Confidence in public speaking situations anchors, editors, camera operators, and • Speaking skills Yearbook Lab II technicians • Presentation skills Prerequisite/Selection Process: Yearbook Instructional Focus: Using journalism and Projects, Activities, etc.: Interpretive Lab I broadcast skills to create informational news speeches, informative presentation, for school-wide announcements Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 persuasive speeches Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit SPEAKING Instructional Focus: Non-threatening course Major Outcomes: designed to help overcome fears • Copy writing • Interviewing techniques Debate I COLL Honors Public Speaking • Layout design Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 College credit [Anoka-Ramsey Community • Photo composition and development Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit College] • Advertising Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Grade 12 • Basic research skills students - GPA in top half of class, grade 11 • Time management [ELA] ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities • Public speaking students - GPA in top third of class; English 10 • Understanding basic debate formats Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12; for Yearbook Lab III Projects, Activities, etc.: Research and students who want to expand presentation skills and earn honors and college credit Prerequisites/Selection Process: Yearbook deliver major debates Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Lab II or teacher permission Instructional Focus: Active participation, Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 research and group work • Practice and improve public speaking skills Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Critically analyze own and others’ speeches Major Outcomes: Honors Debate II Prerequisite/Selection Process: Debate I or • Explore advanced research techniques, • Further development of skills learned in and organizational strategies teacher permission Yearbook Lab I and II • Analyze audience and evaluate theses Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities Instructional Focus: create and deliver Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit presentations

English Learners [EL] Qualifying English Learners will be placed in an EL English course in place of a mainstream, grade-level English course. This placement is based on state and district test scores and teacher recommendation. Your child will earn graduation credit for this course. English Learners may also qualify for an EL Content course. For more information about the EL program, please see the Assistance for Students section in this guide or contact your child’s school. ENGLISH LEARNERS [EL]

High School Registration Guide 61 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES [FACS] ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Hospitality Food Preparation Fundamentals 9, 10, 11, 12 Nutrition 9, 10, 11, 12 Culinary Arts I 9, 10, 11, 12 Food Preparation Fundamentals or Foods and Nutrition I Culinary Arts II 10, 11, 12 Food Preparation Fundamentals and Culinary Arts I (Formerly Foods and Nutrition I) Food Science 9, 10, 11, 12 Education, Training and Human Services Child and Human Development 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Early Childhood Careers 10, 11, 12 Child and Human Development or Child Development/Parenting AC Education, Teaching and Training Careers 10, 11, 12 Design and Visual Arts Fabric, Apparel & Design 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Fashion Merchandising 9, 10, 11, 12 Interior Design and Housing 9, 10, 11, 12 Foundational Knowledge and Skills Consumer Strategies 9, 10, 11, 12 Interpersonal Relationships 9, 10, 11, 12 Family and Consumer Sciences Internship 12 Application and interview required FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES [FACS] FAMILY

HOSPITALITY Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a personal Culinary Arts II nutrition/wellness plan, analysis of nutrition Prerequisite/Selection Process: Food Prepa- Food Preparation Fundamentals wellness issues, nutritious food labs, and ration Fundamentals and Culinary Arts I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 stress relief and fitness walking. Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Personal nutrition goals, Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit/meets Major Outcomes: research, application and guest presenters elective credit requirements • Introduction to food industry Standards Major Outcomes: • Experiential learning through food Culinary Arts I Students will be able to apply culinary prepa- preparation and tasting Prerequisite/Selection Process: Food ration techniques and safety procedures • Management of culinary tools and Preparation Fundamentals needed to be successful when living inde- equipment Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 pendently as well as having skills that will • Application of safety and sanitation skills Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit prepare them for the job market. Students Projects, Activities, etc.: Food labs Major Outcomes: will be able to leave this class with a ServSafe Instructional Focus: Food preparation and • Meal planning and preparation certification that is accepted by industry for demonstration • Advanced cooking techniques-knife careers related to food preparation. skills, plating and sauces Projects, Activities, etc.: They will have the Nutrition • Food Service Certification opportunity to research and experiences Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Projects, Activities, etc.: Food labs and plan- foods from other cultures in a lab classroom Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit ning process, hospitality and advanced meal setting. They will be exposed through a field Major Outcomes: preparation, teamwork, weekly labs trip and guest speakers to careers that are • Personal Nutrition and wellness concerns Instructional Focus: Demonstration, culinary related to the food industry. • Selecting & preparing Nutritious food skill development Instructional Focus: Students will use hands • Understand health conditions related to on lab experiences to learn industry food diet safety and preparation techniques. • Stress managements, body image, eating disorders and sports nutrition

62 High School Registration Guide Food Science AC Education, Teaching and Training Careers Interior Design and Housing Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Elements, principles of art and design • Students will be introduced to the • Explore the education, teaching and related to housing fundamentals of food science training career pathway: the teaching • Scale drawings and wall elevations • Technology associated with providing profession, philosophy of education, the • Selection and arrangement of furniture safe and nutritious foods learner and the learning process, plan- • Accessories • Analyze basic scientific principles that ning instruction, learning environment, Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a design explain how and why we process, prepare, assessment and instruction strategies board for various rooms and store foods for human consumption Projects, Activities, etc.: Lesson plan Instructional Focus: Designing functional and Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on activities development and presentation, Field attractive living spaces for individual and/or professional use Instructional Focus: Examining food products Observation, Career Plan using scientific methods that lead to product Instructional Focus: Research and FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS development and safety in our food supply observation, Project based activities, Guest speakers/presenters Consumer Strategies EDUCATION, TRAINING AND Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 HUMAN SERVICES Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS Child and Human Development Major Outcomes: • Investing and Savings Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Fabric, Apparel, and Design • Careers and College Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Income and Taxes Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Banking and Credit • Study of human development (birth – death) Major Outcomes: • Protecting your Identity Projects, Activities, etc.: • Explore all of the careers available in the • Budgeting and Spending • Research careers related to child and fabric, apparel and design pathway • Housing human development throughout the • Exposure to a variety of equipment, tools, Projects, Activities, etc.: Develop a personal lifespan: early childhood, elementary and supplies for fashion, textiles and ap- life plan education, secondary education, postsec- parel construction, alteration and repair Instructional Focus: Guest presenters and interactive activities ondary education, geriatric education etc. • Clothing construction and design • Observation of children Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands on experi- Interpersonal Relationships Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 • Exploration and application of child and ence in construction, pattern selection and & CONSUMER SCIENCES [FACS] FAMILY Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit human development related research design, alter and sustain textile and apparel Major Outcomes: • Knowledge of physical, intellectual, products emotional and social development • Understanding self and Personal development Instructional Focus: Business and industry • Effective communication skills Instructional Focus: Discussion, small/large standards, students will be exposed to the • Understanding and developing healthy group activities, project based activities, latest technology and research taking place relationships guest presenters, observation and research. in the apparel and design pathway • Conflict resolution strategies AC Early Childhood Careers • Recognizing harassment, abuse and prejudice in relationships Prerequisite/Selection Process: Child AC Fashion Merchandising Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Projects, Activities, etc.: Self surveys and Development/Parenting or Child and reflection, In depth discussions, Practice of Human Development Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit strategies to use Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Scenarios, Self discovery, Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Explore the fashion industries as they research and discussion Major Outcomes: relate to design and promotion Family and Consumer Sciences Internship • Explore child related careers and occupa- • Become aware of the many career Prerequisite/Selection Process: tions such as education, child psychology, opportunities that exist in fashion Application and interview required child life specialists, child-related medical merchandising Intended Audience: Grade 12 college and fields, child-related businesses [books, • Rights and laws regarding the fashion and career-bound students pursuing service games, toys, software, entertainment, cosmetic imports and exports along with occupation careers including; child care, clothing…] and human/social services, etc. consumer, cosmetology, design, education, ethical issues food and social services • Plan and develop lessons and activities Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, Visual Credit: 0.5 credit per trimester for work; for children Merchandising presentation and display, Major Outcomes: • Exploration and application of child Hands-on design, Field experience • Paid career experience related research Instructional Focus: Project based activities, • Leadership development • Non-paid class time internship in the on- computer applications and guest speakers • Effective work skills site school readiness preschool and the • Community service community Projects, Activities, etc.: Reflective employ- • Leadership development, occupational ment portfolio, career research, leadership development skills and service learning conferences, community and school service Co-Curricular Connection: FCCLA Co-curricular Connection: FCCLA

High School Registration Guide 63 HEALTH REQUIRED COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Health 10 ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Healthy Living I 11, 12 Health

HEALTH Healthy Living II 11, 12 Healthy Living I

Health Healthy Living I Healthy Living II Intended Audience: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Health Prerequisite/Selection Process: Healthy Grade 10 [grade 10 preferred] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Living I Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Examine how today’s choices affect • Understand the connection between Major Outcomes: present and future quality of life in the diet and fitness and the disease rates in • Understand the connection between following areas: mental health, chemical America diet and fitness and the disease rates in health, sexuality, fitness and nutrition, • Understand the major vitamins and America lifestyle diseases and prevention minerals and their effects on the body • Understand the major nutrients and their • CPR instruction - Students will have the • Understand the connection that lifestyle effects on the body opportunity to be certified in CPR choices have on obesity and diabetes • Understand the connection that lifestyle Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, through personal fitness goals and choices have on obesity and diabetes small/large group activities, guest speaker implementation. through personal fitness goals and and research projects Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a personal implementation. nutrition and fitness program. Develop a Projects, Activities, etc.: Develop a personal community wellness project such as a bul- nutrition and fitness program. Develop a letin board and PSA to be implemented in healthy relationship/lifestyle choice In-Depth the schools or community. Participate in a project. Participate in a group book study. book report and create a brochure. Research specific diseases that are related to Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, lifestyle choices/relationships and create a small group, large group activities, guest bulletin board. speakers, activity days, research projects Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, and community involvement small group, large group activities, guest speakers, activity days, research projects and community involvement.

64 High School Registration Guide MATHEMATICS REQUIRED COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations 9 Geometry 10 Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations or or Honors Geometry Honors Intermediate Algebra Advanced Algebra 11 Geometry or or Honors Advanced Algebra Honors Geometry Statistics and Probability 11 Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations

or or MATHEMATICS AP Statistics Honors Intermediate Algebra ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Coll Honors College Algebra through Modeling 11, 12 Advanced Algebra or Honors Advanced Algebra Advanced Algebra with a grade of C+ or better and class rank considered Coll Honors College Algebra 11, 12 Advanced Algebra or Honors Advanced Algebra Student must pass a placement test and class rank considered Honors Precalculus 11, 12 Advanced Algebra [with teacher recommendation] or Honors Advanced Algebra or Coll Honors College Algebra or Coll Honors College Algebra through Modeling AP Statistics 11, 12 Honors Advanced Algebra AP Calculus AB 11, 12 Honors Precalculus AP Calculus AB Seminar 11, 12 AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC 12 AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB/BC [BHS and CPHS only] 12 Honors Precalculus

For additional BHS options in Mathematics, see CEMS section. For additional CHPS options in Mathematics, see IB section. For additional CRHS options in Mathematics, see Biomedical Sciences and Engineering section.

High School Registration Guide 65 66 Honors Intermediate Algebra Honors Intermediate Algebra withCollegeFoundationsor Honors Intermediate Algebra Honors Intermediate Algebra withCollegeFoundationsor MATHEMATICS a varietyofways,usegraphingcalculator. and more in-depthstudyofcontent problem solving, somehands-onactivities, a varietyofways;somehands-onactivities and 0.5electivecredit Credit: Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Honors Geometry additional an in placed be may **Students Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Coordinate geometry • PlaneandSolidgeometricfigures • Logicalreasoning andgeometricproofs Outcomes: Major ** Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Geometry Intermedi- an in placed be may **Students Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Readinessskillsforcollegepreparation • Radicalfunctions • Polynomialfunctions • Quadraticfunctions • Exponentialfunctions • LinearProgramming Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended College Foundations Algebrawith Intermediate Instructional Focus: Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Coordinate geometry • Planeandsolidgeometricfigures • Logicalreasoning andgeometricproofs Outcomes: Major trimester of the Geometry course to provide to course Geometry the of trimester em- greater a has that course Algebra ate additional emphasis on math foundational math on emphasis additional on based skills foundational math on phasis skills based on a variety of achievement of variety a on based skills teacher and scores achievement of variety a scores and teacher recommendation. recommendation. teacher and scores recommendation. Students will receive an additional 0.5 0.5 additional an receive will Students elective credit. elective **Three trimester=1.0mathcredit Two trimesters=1.0credit Two trimesters=1.0credit Faster pace,higherlevel Instruction presented in Grades 9and10 Grade 10 Grade 9 Instruction presented in Varies byteacher Varies byteacher Varies byteacher Intermediate Intermediate Geometry Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra withCollegeFoundationsorHonors Honors AdvancedAlgebra continue mathematicalstudiesbeyond Honors AdvancedAlgebra a varietyofways,usegraphingcalculator and somehands-onactivities a varietyofways,usestatisticalsoftware Statistics andProbability and more in-depthstudyofcontent faster pace,higherlevelproblem solving, a varietyofways,usegraphingcalculator, Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Instructional Focus: Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Applicationoftheoretical probability to • Effects ofdisplaydistortionandmeasure- • Usingdatatodrawconclusionsand Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • SequencesandSeries • ModelingwithExponentialFunctions • Transformations • RationalFunctions Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • SequencesandSeries • ModelingwithExponentialFunctions • Transformations • RationalFunctions Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended real worldproblems ment error ontheinterpretation ofdata identify trends Advanced Algebra One trimester=0.5credit One trimester=0.5credit One trimester=0.5credit Instruction presented in Instruction presented in Instruction presented in Students whoplanto Grade 11 Grades 10and11 Varies byteacher Varies byteacher Varies byteacher Honors Geometry Intermediate Advanced Algebra Algebra, HonorsAdvancedAlgebra world data accurately represent thebehaviorofreal- graphing calculatorsandspreadsheets to ments solvingrealistic problems; utilize problem-solving applications considered and classrank(50th-80thpercentile) is grade ofC+orbetterinAdvancedAlgebra CI 1806] College Credit [UniversityofMinnesota- [AndHS, AHS,BHS,andCRHSonly] Modeling Coll HonorsCollegeAlgebraThrough AP test some hands-onactivitiesandpreparation for a varietyofways,usestatisticalsoftware, Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Introduction tothemajorconcepts Outcomes: Major Credit: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • Communicateandevaluatemath • Applylinear, polynomial,rational,expo- • Usemathmodelstomakepredictions • Constructmathmodelstodescribereal Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Intended Audience: Audience: Intended drawing conclusionsfrom data and toolsforcollecting,analyzing reasoning world situations nential, andlogarithmicfunctionstoreal world phenomena [AP testisinMayeachyear] AP Statistics Two trimesters=1.0credit Two trimesters=1.0credit High School Registration Guide Instruction presented in Grades 9,10,11,and12 Grades 11and12;a Emphasis onreal-world Varies byteacher Modeling assign- Advanced Honors Coll Honors College Algebra AP Statistics AP Calculus BC [AndHS, AHS, BHS, and CRHS only] [AP test is in May each year] [AP test is in May each year] College Credit [AHS only: Anoka-Ramsey Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Prerequisite/Selection Process: Students must Community College – Math 1200] [AndHS, Advanced Algebra have successfully completed AP Calculus AB BHS, and CRHS: St. Cloud State University – Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 or AP Differential Calculus AB and AP Integral Math 112] Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Calculus AB Prerequisite/Selection Process: Advanced Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Algebra or Honors Advanced Algebra and a • Introduction to the major concepts Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit required math score on the placement test and tools for collecting, analyzing and Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Only Grade 11 [GPA in drawing conclusions from data • Improper integrals top 33 percent of class] and only Grade 12 Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher • Partial fractions, infinite series [GPA in top 50 percent of class] Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in • Parametric, vector and polar functions Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit, success- a variety of ways, use of statistical software, Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher ful completion can earn college credit some hands-on activities and preparation for MATHEMATICS Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in AP test a variety of ways; use of graphing calculator; • Functions and function inverses preparation for AP test • Exponential and logarithmic functions AP Calculus AB • Polynomial and Rational Functions [AP test is in May each year] AP Calculus AB/BC • Linear programming Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors [BHS and CPHS only] • Systems of equations and inequalities Precalculus [AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC] Projects, Activities, etc.: Group problem- Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors solving sessions, group presentations, group Credit: Two terms = 1.0 credit Precalculus activities, computer lab projects, individual Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grade 12 student presentations, student portfolio Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits creation • Functions Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Small and large group • Limits, derivatives, integrals discussions, concept mapping, presentations Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher • Functions and use of a college text Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in • Limits, derivatives, integrals a variety of ways; use of graphing calculator; • Improper integrals Honors Precalculus preparation for AP test • Partial fractions, infinite series Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors • Parametric, vector and polar functions Advanced Algebra or Coll Honors College AP Calculus AB Seminar Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Algebra [Algebra II or Advanced Algebra Prerequisite/Selection Process: AP Calculus AB Instructional Focus: Same as AP Calculus AB with teacher recommendation] Intended Audience: Students who have for first two trimesters [1.0 credit course] and Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 completed Calculus AB and desire to same as AP Calculus BC for one trimester Credit: Two terms = 1.0 credit prepare for the AP Exam course [0.5 credit course] Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Extension of algebraic and geometric Major Outcomes: concepts of relations, functions and • Review Calculus AB Concepts graphing into trigonometric functions • Further in-depth study in Calculus • Applications of trigonometry Concepts Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Projects, Activities, etc.: Practice AP Calculus Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in AB Exams and discussion of AP testing a variety of ways, use of graphic calculator strategies

High School Registration Guide 67 MUSIC ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Marching Band [CRHS only] [Trimester 1 only] 9, 10, 11, 12 Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher Concert Band [CRHS only] [Trimester 1 only] 9, 10, 11, 12 Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher

MUSIC Band I 9 Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study and approval of band teacher Band II 10, 11, 12 Band teacher determines level of placement Honors Band III 10, 11, 12 Approval of band teacher Choir I 9 No prior experience but approval of the vocal music teacher Choir II 10, 11, 12 Vocal music teacher determines placement Honors Choir III 10, 11, 12 Approval of vocal music teacher Orchestra I 9 Minimum one year of orchestra instruction or private study, approval of the orchestra teacher Orchestra II 10, 11, 12 Orchestra teacher determines placement Honors Orchestra III 10, 11, 12 Approval of the orchestra teacher Music Exploration 9, 10, 11, 12 World Drumming 9, 10, 11, 12

For additional CHPS options in Music, see IB section.

Marching Band Concert Band Band I [CRHS only] [Trimester 1 only] [CRHS only] [Trimester 1 only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of one year of band instruction or private study one year of band instruction or private study one year of band instruction or private study and approval of the band teacher and approval of band teacher and approval of band teacher Intended Audience: Grade 9 Intended Audience: Band Students in Intended Audience: Band Students in Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit • Elements of music Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Reading music • Development of the Elements of Musi- • Elements of Music • Performance cianship and the Elements of Movement • Reading Music Instructional Focus: Performance Projects, Activities, etc.: The Marching Band • Performance is a highly visible and active music ensemble Projects, Activities, etc.: This course is in- Band II that includes band students in grades 9-12. tended for brass, woodwind and percussion Prerequisite/Selection Process: Band teacher The ensemble requires a time commitment performers not interested in participating in determines level of placement outside of the school day, including selected Marching Band. The ensemble will study Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 dates in August, Monday evening rehearsals and perform literature representing many Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits in September and October, all home football stylistic and historical periods. Performances Major Outcomes: games, marching band field show competi- will include one concert. • Elements of music tions, and possible other venues such as Note: This is a first trimester course of a • Reading music local community events. A calendar for the yearlong band curriculum. Students should • Performance season is available now in the Band Office. register for Band Level I, II or III for Instructional Focus: Performance Note: This is a first trimester course of a Trimesters 2 and 3. Students may enroll and yearlong band curriculum. Students should receive credit for this course more than register for Band Level I, II or III for once. Students registered for Band III Honors Band III Trimesters 2 and 3. Students may enroll and trimester 2 & 3 will receive Honors Credit Prerequisite/Selection Process: Approval of receive credit for this course more than [0.5 credit] for Concert Band. band teacher once. Students registered for Band III Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 trimester 2 & 3 will receive Honors Credit Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits [0.5 credit] for Marching Band. Major Outcomes: • Advanced development of skills in music elements, reading, and performance. Instructional Focus: Performance

68 High School Registration Guide Choir I Honors Orchestra III Prerequisite/Selection Process: No prior Prerequisite/Selection Process: Enrollment experience, approval of the vocal music is by approval of the orchestra teacher teacher Intended Audience: Advanced Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 students in grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits

Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: MUSIC • Elements of music • Advanced development of skills • Reading music in music elements, reading, and • Performance performance. Instructional Focus: Performance Instructional Focus: Performance

Choir II Music Exploration Prerequisite/Selection Process: Vocal music Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 teacher determines placement Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits • Introduction to music composition, Major Outcomes: theory, history, analysis, and current • Elements of music performance practices • Reading music • Music Technology • Performance • Music of various cultures Instructional Focus: Performance Note: See teacher for specific instructional focus. Honors Choir III Prerequisite/Selection Process: Approval of World Drumming vocal music teacher [CPHS and CRHS only] Intended Audience: Advanced singing Prerequisite: No musical experience students in grades 10, 11, and 12 necessary Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Major Outcomes: Credit: One Trimester = .5 credit • Advanced development of skills Major Outcomes: in music elements, reading, and • Performance skills and understanding the performance. musical cultures and traditions of Africa Instructional Focus: Performance and the Caribbean • Opportunities to build teams and Orchestra I personal leadership Prerequisite/Selection Process: Minimum of • Build musical listening and communica- one year of orchestra instruction or private tion skills study, approval of orchestra teacher • Learn to improvise and create new musical Intended Audience: Grade 9 patterns Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Projects/Activities, etc: World Drumming is Major Outcomes: an active participation class that will primarily • Elements of Music focus on musical traditions and performance practices from West Africa and the • Reading Music Caribbean. Students will learn traditional • Performance beat patterns, create new ones, and learn Instructional Focus: Performance how to lead and follow in a musical setting. Performance options will be available includ- Orchestra II ing pep fests and specialty programs. Prerequisite/Selection Process: Placement determined by orchestra teacher Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes: • Elements of Music • Reading Music • Performance Instructional Focus: Performance

High School Registration Guide 69 PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIRED COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Physical Education I 9 Physical Education II 10 Physical Education I ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Accelerated Basketball I 10, 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Accelerated Basketball II 10, 11, 12 Accelerated Basketball I Accelerated Volleyball I 10, 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Accelerated Volleyball II 11, 12 Accelerated Volleyball I Accelerated Volleyball III 11, 12 Accelerated Volleyball II Group Fitness I 10, 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Group Fitness II 10, 11, 12 Group Fitness I Lifetime Activities Outdoors [Fall/Spring] 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Lifetime Activities Outdoors [Winter] 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Physical Education Elective 9 9 Physical Education I PHYSICAL EDUCATION Strength Training and Conditioning I 10, 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Strength Training and Conditioning II 11, 12 Strength Training and Conditioning I Strength Training and Conditioning III 11, 12 Strength Training and Conditioning II Strength Training and Conditioning IV 11, 12 Strength Training and Conditioning III Team Sports 10, 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Total Sports I 10, 11, 12 Physical Education I and Physical Education II Total Sports II 10, 11, 12 Total Sports I

Physical Education I • Proper warm up, rules of the game, Accelerated Volleyball I Intended Audience: Grade 9 etiquette, and terminology. Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Emphasis will be placed on person to Education I and Physical Education II Major Outcomes: person defense and a motion offense Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Fundamentals of individual physical utilizing screens, cuts, spacing, and Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit fitness movement. Major Outcomes: • Instruction in varied physical activities Instructional Focus: Physical activity • Basic and advanced power volleyball Instructional Focus: Physical activities skills designed to meet student interests Accelerated Basketball II • Team strategies Prerequisite/Selection Process: Accelerated Instructional Focus: Physical activity Physical Education II Basketball I Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Accelerated Volleyball II Education I Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit Prerequisite/Selection Process: Power Intended Audience: Grade 10 Major Outcomes: Volleyball I Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Improve individual skills and introduces Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Major Outcomes more advanced offensive and defensive Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Development and implementation of team concepts. personal fitness plan • Topics include half-court zone offense and • Advanced volleyball skills • Instruction in varied physical activities defense, sideline and baseline out of • Team strategies for competitive power volleyball Projects, Activities, etc.: Fitness plan bounds plays, full court press and press Instructional Focus: Physical activity Instructional Focus: Physical activity break, and officiating signals. • Fitness components are specific to the Accelerated Volleyball III Accelerated Basketball I game of basketball. • Emphasis is placed on improving upon Prerequisite/Selection Process: Power Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical skills learned in Accelerated Basketball 1 Volleyball II Education I and Physical Education II and implementing them within a more Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 advanced team dynamic. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Physical activity Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Advanced power volleyball skills • Individual offensive and defensive skills • Skill analysis, team-building concepts, (dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding) coaching, and officiating Instructional Focus: Physical activity

70 High School Registration Guide Group Fitness I Lifetime Activities Outdoors [Winter] Strength Training and Conditioning III Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Prerequisite/Selection Process: Strength Education I and Physical Education II Education I and Physical Education II Training and Conditioning II Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Improvement of personal fitness through • Experience various indoor and outdoor • Improvement of skills learned in Strength a variety of group fitness activities activities Training and Conditioning I and II • Development of personal fitness program • Application of the Principles of Exercise • Enhance fitness levels Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips and F.I.T.T. • Develop appreciation for the outdoors Instructional Focus: Individualized instruction Projects, Activities, etc.: Floor and Step • Acquire leadership skills and physical activity Aerobics, Biking, Boot Camp, Cardio kick- • Understand the importance of physical a boxing, Circuit Training, Jogging, Jump activity as it relates to a healthy lifestyle Training, Plyometrics, Power Walking, Inline Strength Training and Conditioning IV Projects, Activities, etc.: Snowshoeing, Skating, Yoga, Resistance Training with Prerequisite/Selection Process: Strength Nordic skiing, bowling, court sports, ice dumbbells, bands, stability balls, and the Training and Conditioning III latest trends. fishing, downhill skiing/snowboarding, Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 broomball, ice skating and hockey Instructional Focus: Active participation Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: PHYSICAL EDUCATION Group Fitness II Physical Education Elective 9 • Development of advanced training Prerequisite/Selection Process: Group Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical techniques, skills and concepts Fitness I Education I • Opportunity to explore a variety of Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grade 9 advanced strength training protocols Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Individualized instruction and physical activity Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Improvement of personal fitness through • Expanded opportunities in individual, Team Sports a variety of group fitness activities dual, and team activities Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical • Continued application of the Principles of • Improvement in physical fitness Education I and Physical Education II Exercise and F.I.T.T. in training Instructional Focus: Physical activity Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Principles of a healthy lifestyle Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • The opportunity to lead and develop Strength Training and Conditioning I Major Outcomes: group fitness workouts Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical • Basic skills and strategies of activities • Participation at a more advanced level Education I and Physical Education II such as basketball, boot hockey, bowling, than Aerobics/Group Fitness I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 floor hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, Projects, Activities, etc.: Floor and Step Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit softball, team handball and volleyball Aerobics, Biking, Boot Camp, Cardio Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips kickboxing, Circuit Training, Jogging, Jump • Knowledge and application of basic Instructional Focus: Physical activity Training, Plyometrics, Power Walking, Inline strength and conditioning principles Skating, Yoga, Resistance Training with • Development of associated skills and Total Sports I dumbbells, bands, stability balls, and the techniques Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical latest trends. Instructional Focus: Individualized instruction Education I and Physical Education II Instructional Focus: Active participation and physical activity Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Lifetime Activities Outdoors [Fall/Spring] Strength Training and Conditioning II Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical • This course is a combination of team and Education I and Physical Education II Prerequisite/Selection Process: Strength Training and Conditioning I individual sport Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Physical activity Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Experience various indoor and outdoor Total Sports II • Further development in training activities Prerequisite/Selection Process: Total Sports I techniques and skills • Enhance fitness levels Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Emphasis on fitness-related issues • Develop appreciation for the outdoors Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Individualized instruction • Acquire leadership skills Major Outcomes: and physical activity • Understand the importance of physical • This course is a combination of team and activity as it relates to a healthy lifestyle individual sports. Play is more advanced Projects, Activities, etc.: Golf, rock climbing, than in Total Sports I canoeing, orienteering, court sports, fishing, Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips biking, inline skating, hiking, and disc golf Instructional Focus: Physical activity

High School Registration Guide 71 READING ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Academic Reading Prep I 9, 10 Academic Reading Prep II 10, 11, 12 Coll Reading for College and Careers 10, 11, 12 Meets or exceeds proficiency on MCA-III Reading Test Qualifying students will be placed in a Reading intervention course in addition to their grade-level English course based on state and READING district test scores as well as teacher recommendation. Generally, ninth graders are placed in Reading Foundations I and tenth graders in Reading Foundations II. For more information, please contact your child’s school.

Academic Reading Prep I Academic Reading Prep II Coll Reading for College and Careers Intended Audience: Grades 9 and 10 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 College Credit [St. Cloud State University] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Prerequisite/Selection Process: Meets or Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: exceeds proficiency on MCA-III Reading Test • Improve comprehension in nonfiction, • Improve comprehension in nonfiction, Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 textbook, and academic reading textbook, and academic reading Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Improve academic vocabulary and • Improve academic vocabulary and Major Outcomes: study skills study skills • Reading and study skills for post-sec- • Improve test-taking skills • Improve test-taking skills ondary education and career preparation Projects/Activities, etc.: In-class and inde- Projects/Activities, etc.: In-class and inde- • Preparation for college entrance tests pendent reading, journals, reading logs and pendent reading, journals, reading logs and (ACT, SAT) goal setting goal setting • Preparation AP, IB and CIS coursework. Instructional Focus: Academic vocabulary, Instructional Focus: Academic vocabulary, Projects, Activities, etc.: Workload manage- comprehension strategies and test-taking comprehension strategies and test-taking ment, Socratic Seminars, content specific strategies strategies analysis of college level texts; emphasis on informational texts, academic vocabulary building.

72 High School Registration Guide SCIENCE REQUIRED COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Physical Science 9 9 or Honors Physical Science 9 or

Honors Physics 9 [CPHS, CRHS and BHS only] SCIENCE Chemistry I 10 Physical Science 9 or or Honors Chemistry I Honors Physical Science 9 or or AP Chemistry [AndHS only] Honors Physics 9 [CPHS, CRHS and BHS only] Biology I 11 Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [AndHS] AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] 11 Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [AndHS] Coll Honors Biology [AHS only] 11 Honors Chemistry I ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Biological Science Honors Biology II: Genetics and Biotechnology 11, 12 Biology I or Biology SL or HL [CPHS only] or Coll Honors Biology [AHS only] or AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Honors Biology II: Physiology/Anatomy 11, 12 Biology I or Biology SL or HL [CPHS only] or Coll Honors Biology [AHS only] or AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Chemical Science Honors Chemistry II 11, 12 Chemistry I with permission of teacher or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [AndHS only] Earth Science Astronomy 10, 11, 12 Physical Science 9 or Honors Physical Science 9 or Honors Physics 9 [CPHS, CRHS and BHS only] Geology of Minnesota 10, 11, 12 Physical Science 9 or Honors Physical Science 9 or Honors Physics 9 [CPHS, CRHS and BHS only]

High School Registration Guide 73 SCIENCE Meteorology 10, 11, 12 Physical Science 9 or Honors Physical Science 9 or Honors Physics 9 [CPHS, CRHS and BHS only]

SCIENCE Environmental Science Outdoor Adventures Fall Environmental 12 Biology I Science or IB Biology SL or HL [CPHS only] or Coll Honors Biology [AHS only] or AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Outdoor Adventures Winter Environmental 12 Biology I Science or IB Biology SL or HL [CPHS only] or Coll Honors Biology [AHS only] or AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Outdoor Adventures Spring Environmental 12 Biology I Science or IB Biology SL or HL [CPHS only] or Coll Honors Biology [AHS only] or AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Physics AP Physics 1 11, 12 Precalculus Physics 10, 11, 12 Advanced Algebra or Honors Advanced Algebra

For additional BHS options in Science, see CEMS section. For additional CHPS options in Science, see IB section. For CRHS options in Science, see Biomedical Sciences and Engineering section.

Physical Science 9 Honors Physical Science 9 Honors Physics 9 Intended Audience: Grade 9 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Strong math [CPHS and BHS only] Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit skills recommended Prerequisite/Selection Process: Middle Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grade 9 School Algebra • Knowledge of basic concepts related to Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Grade 9 students force, motion and energy Major Outcomes: considering IB program at CPHS or enrolled • Knowledge of the structure of matter • Knowledge of basic concepts related to in the CEMS program at BHS • Apply understandings about matter and force, motion and energy Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit energy to earth systems • Knowledge of the structure of matter Major Outcomes: • Radioactivity • Apply understandings about matter and • Learn concepts related to motion, sound, • History and nature of science energy to earth systems light, electricity and magnetism Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work • Radioactivity • Develop analytical reading and study Instructional Focus: Small and large group • History and nature of science techniques related to science lecture and lab activities and demonstrations Projects, Activities, etc.: Honors research project • In depth understanding of concepts Instructional Focus: Designed for the more related to mechanics, fluids, independent science learner. Small and large thermodynamics, waves [sound and light], group lecture and lab activities. electricity and magnetism

74 High School Registration Guide Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work and Major Outcomes: Coll Honors Biology honors research project Build understanding of: [AHS only] Instructional Focus: To prepare for IB science • Structure of matter Composed of SCSU BIOL 102 [The Living and advanced science courses in grades 11 • Intermolecular forces and bonding World] and 12, lab work and group activities • Chemical reactions Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors • Kinetics Chemistry I Chemistry I • Laws of thermodynamics Intended Audience: Only Grade 11 [GPA in

Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical • Chemical equilibrium top 33 percent of class] and only Grade 12 SCIENCE Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9 or Projects, Activities, etc.: Inquiry based [GPA in top 50% of class]. Honors Physics 9 activities and lab work Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit, success- ful completion will earn 3 college credits. Intended Audience: Grade 10 Instructional Focus: College-level concepts Major Outcomes: Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit through small and large group lecture and lab Students will understand: Major Outcomes: activities; college text is used. College credit may be earned based on AP test score and institution • The nature of science, its methods, Build understanding of: scope, and limitations • Composition, structure, interactions Biology I • Cell function between substances • The genetic basis of life • Measurement Prerequisite/Selection Process: Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [AndHS] • Major concepts and theories of diversity, • Compounds evolution, and ecology Intended Audience: Grade 11 • Atoms • Plant form and function Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Chemical reactions • Organization and general function of the Major Outcomes: • Kinetic theory human body • Describe cycles and interactions in the Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work • Significant biological issues facing society natural world Instructional Focus: Rigorous high school-level Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab investigations • Understand structure and function of cells concepts through small and large group lec- and write-ups, research, presentations and • Understand principles and applications of ture and lab activities; high school text is used college campus visit genetics Instructional Focus: Small and large group • Knowledge of biological change over time lecture, field and lab activities and use of Honors Chemistry I • Understand life processes and diversity of college text Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical life on Earth Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Honors Physics 9 Instructional Focus: Small and large group [This course is suggested in preparation for lecture and lab activities Honors Biology II: Genetics and Biotechnology the IB Program] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Biology I, IB Intended Audience: Grade 10 AP Biology Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology or Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit [AndHS, BHS, and CRHS] AP Biology [AndHS] Major Outcomes: [Students are strongly encouraged to take Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Build understanding of: the AP Biology test in May] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Composition, structure, interactions Prerequisite/Selection Process: Chemistry I or between substances Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [AndHS] • Identify and culture microscopic organisms • Measurement • Understand use and apply techniques and Intended Audience: Grade 11 • Compounds principles of biotechnology to microorganisms Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits • Atoms Projects, Activities, etc.: Bacterial identification, Major Outcomes: • Chemical reactions genetic engineering, and DNA extraction/ • Science as a Process • Kinetic theory transfer; college text is used • Evolution Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work • Energy Transfer Honors Biology II: Physiology/Anatomy Instructional Focus: College-level concepts • Continuity and Change Prerequisite/Selection Process: Biology I, or IB through small and large group lecture and • Relationship of Structure to Function Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology or AP lab activities; college text is used • Regulation Biology [AndHS] • Interdependence in Nature Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 AP Chemistry • Science, Technology, and Society students interested in health-related careers [AndHS only] Projects, Activities, etc.: Inquiry based activi- Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit [Students are strongly encouraged to take ties and lab work Major Outcomes: the AP Chemistry test in May] Instructional Focus: College-level concepts • Knowledge of structure and function of Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical through small and large group lecture and human organ systems Science 9 or Physical Science 9 (H) lab activities; college text is used. College Projects, Activities, etc.: Mammal dissection Intended Audience: Grade 10 credit may be earned based on AP test score Instructional Focus: College-level concepts Credit: 3 trimesters = 1.5 credit and institution. through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college text is used High School Registration Guide 75 CHEMICAL SCIENCE Meteorology Outdoor Adventures Spring Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Environmental Science Honors Chemistry II Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Prerequisite/Selection Process: Biology I, Prerequisite/Selection Process: Chemistry I with Honors Physics 9 IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology, or permission of teacher or Honors Chemistry I or Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] AP Chemistry [AndHS only] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grade 12 students inter- Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 interested Major Outcomes: ested in ecology and outdoor activities. in pursuing science, medicine or engineering. SCIENCE • Knowledge of weather basics Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Weather forecasting Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Weather data • Understand natural systems • Further development of advanced collecting and interpretation • Develop stewardship for the environment chemistry concepts Instructional Focus: Small and large group • Experience outdoor activities with science Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work lecture and lab activities Projects, Activities, etc.: Meteorology, ap- Instructional Focus: College-level concepts plied open water ecology through fishing, through small and large group lecture and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE river morphology through canoeing/kayak- lab activities; college text is used ing, geology, applied geology through rock Outdoor Adventures Fall climbing, exploration of seasonal influences EARTH SCIENCE Environmental Science on outdoor activities, spring ecology Prerequisite/Selection Process: Biology I, Astronomy Units of study: Land and water use, earth IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology, or Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical systems and global change AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Intended Audience: Grade 12 students inter- Honors Physics 9 PHYSICS ested in ecology and outdoor activities. Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit AP Physics 1 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: [Students are strongly encouraged to take Major Outcomes: the AP Physics 1 test in May] • Knowledge of universe • Understand natural systems Prerequisite/Selection Process: Precalculus Projects, Activities, etc.: Astronomy project • Develop stewardship for the environment Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Instructional Focus: Small and large group • Experience outdoor activities with science students planning to take college courses lecture and lab activities Projects, Activities, etc.: Wild edibles, taxonomy [plants and birds], exploration of Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Geology of Minnesota seasonal Influences on outdoor activities Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical through camping, fall ecology • Learn in depth concepts related to Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Units of study: The living world, population Newtonian mechanics; work, energy, Honors Physics 9 and global change power; mechanical waves, sound and Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 electric circuits. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Outdoor Adventures Winter • Develop deep understanding of the Major Outcomes: Environmental Science content and focus on applying their • Describe and locate local and regional Prerequisite/Selection Process: Biology I, knowledge through labs that include geologic features IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology, or inquiry. • Describe and locate natural and mineral AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Projects, Activities, etc.: College credit may be resources Intended Audience: Grade 12 students inter- earned based on AP test score and institution • Knowledge of geological history ested in ecology and outdoor activities. Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced small and large group lecture and lab activi- Projects, Activities, etc.: Collections Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit ties using higher-level mathematics Instructional Focus: Hands-on experiential Major Outcomes: learning • Understand natural systems Physics • Develop stewardship for the environment Prerequisite/Selection Process: Advanced • Experience outdoor activities with science Algebra or Honors Advanced Algebra Projects, Activities, etc.: Independent project, Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 orienteering, winter ichthyology through ice Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit fishing, winter survival, exploration of sea- Major Outcomes: sonal influences on outdoor activities through • Learn concepts related to amusement winter camping, astronomy, winter ecology park rides, projectiles, sound, light, Units of study: Energy resources and con- electricity, and magnetism sumption, pollution and global change Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced small and large group lecture and lab activities

76 High School Registration Guide SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIRED COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES ENGLISH English 11 11 English 10 STEP English 12 12 English 11 MATHEMATICS Geometry 11, 12 Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations or Honors Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations Advanced Algebra 11, 12 Geometry Statistics and Probability 12 Geometry or Honors Geometry Honors Precalculus 11, 12 Honors Advanced Algebra OR College Algebra SCIENCE Biology [Online, PSEO only] 11 Physical Science 9, Chemistry I, Honors Chemistry I Physics 12 Algebra II or Advanced Algebra II OR consent of Physics teacher SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 11: World History 11 US History or AP US History Social Studies 12: Economics 12 World History or AP World History Social Studies 12: U.S. Government and Politics 12 World History or AP World History ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREERS Construction Careers: Building Trades [STEP only] 11, 12 Construction Careers: Carpentry [STEP only] 11, 12 Construction Careers: Building Trades [STEP only] Construction Careers: Finishing [STEP only] 11, 12 Construction Careers: Carpentry [STEP only] Honors STEP Plus – Construction Careers [STEP only] 11, 12 Construction Careers: Landscape Design and Construction [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 ARTS, AUDIO/TECHNOLOGY CAREERS AC Art Technology I [STEP only] 11, 12 AC Art Technology II [STEP only] 11, 12 AC Art Technology I and/or teacher recommendation Honors STEP Plus – Arts and Communication Careers [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 AC Music/Media Technology I [STEP only] 11, 12 AC Music/Media Technology II [STEP only] 11, 12 Music/Media Technology I [STEP only] ENGINEERING CAREERS AC Aviation Technology [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 AC Honors Aviation Technology II - Private Pilot Knowledge 11, 12 Certification [STEP only] PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Engineering Design [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture [STEP only] 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Digital Electronics [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Engineering: Principles of Engineering [Includes credit of Physics A] [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Engineering/Computer-Integrated Manufacturing [STEP only] 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Computer Science A [STEP ONLY] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Computer Science Principles PLTW AC Honors Computer Science Principles [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 PLTW AC Honors Aerospace Engineering 10, 11, 12 [includes credit of Physics A] [STEP only] PLTW AC Honors Environmental Sustainability [STEP only] 11, 12 Honors STEP Plus – 10, 11, 12 Engineering and Manufacturing Careers [STEP only] AC Coll Transportation & Logistics Engineering [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 FASHION MERCHANDISING CAREERS AC Advanced Fashion and Design Technologies [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 HUMAN SERVICES CAREERS Cosmetology [Online only] 10, 11, 12 AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers I [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers II [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers I

High School Registration Guide 77 SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FINANCE CAREERS AC Accounting and Financial Careers I 11, 12 Accounting I AC Coll Accounting and Financial Careers II 11, 12 AC Accounting and Financial Careers I [STEP only] STEP Honors STEP Plus – Business, Management and Administration Careers 10, 11, 12 HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS AC Investigating Medical Careers 10, 11, 12 AC Medical Anatomy I & Medical Anatomy II/ 10, 11, 12 Medical Terminology and Careers Coll Honors 1100 - Introduction to the Biomedical Devices and 11,12 Industry Biomed [STEP only] Coll Honors 2100 - Design and Manufacturing in the 11,12 Coll Honors Biomedical 1100 - Introduction to the Medical Device Industry Biomed [STEP only] Biomedical Devices and Industry [STEP, CRHS only] AC Honors Disease Conditions 11, 12 AC Medical Anatomy I or Medical Anatomy II or AC Medical Terminology and Careers AC Pharmacy Technician 12 AC Coll Emergency Medical Careers I 10, 11, 12 AC Coll Honors Emergency Medical Careers II 12 AC Coll Emergency Medical Careers I [STEP only] AC Coll Nursing Assistant 11, 12 Coll Sports Medicine: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 11, 12 AC Sports Medicine: Performance 11, 12 Honors STEP Plus – Health Science Careers 10, 11, 12 Coll Math and Medical Careers 11, 12 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CAREERS AC Hotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers I 10, 11, 12 Foods I AC Hotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers II [STEP only] 11, 12 AC Hotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers I [STEP only] INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair I 10, 11, 12 A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair II 11, 12 A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair I [STEP only] Honors Computer Networking 11, 12 LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTION, AND SECURITY CAREERS Firefighting I 10, 11, 12 Law Enforcement and Crime Scene Investigation 11, 12 AC Law Enforcement Careers II: Police Procedures [STEP only] 11, 12 Law Enforcement and Crime Scene Investigation [STEP only] Honors STEP Plus – Human Services Careers 10, 11, 12 MANUFACTURING CAREERS Coll Machine Technology I [STEP only] 10, 11, 12 C in a high school Tech. Ed class concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] Coll Machine Technology II [STEP only, Coll Machine Technology I [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] 11, 12 concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] Coll Welding Technology I [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] 11, 12 C in a high school Tech. Ed class Coll Welding Technology II: SMAW/GTAW [STEP only, concurrent 11, 12 Coll Welding Technology I [STEP only, enrollment with Anoka Technical College] concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] Coll Welding Technology III Processes and Blueprint 11, 12 Coll Welding Technology II: SMAW/GTAW [STEP only, [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] Honors STEP Plus – Engineering and Manufacturing Careers 10, 11, 12 [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] TRANSPORTATION CAREERS AC Advanced Automotive I [STEP only] 11, 12 Automotive Technology - Consumer or Automotive Technology I AC Advanced Automotive II [STEP only] 11, 12 AC Advanced Automotive I [STEP only} AC Advanced Automotive III [STEP only] 11, 12 AC Advanced Automotive II [STEP only} AC Advanced Automotive IV [STEP only] 11, 12 AC Advanced Automotive III [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College] Advanced Automotive Summer Internship [STEP only] 12 AC Advanced Automotive IV [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College]

78 High School Registration Guide ENGLISH Statistics and Probability Physics Prerequisite/Selection Process: Geometry or Prerequisite/Selection Process: Algebra II English 11 Honors Geometry or Advanced Algebra or consent of Prerequisite/Selection Process: English 10 Intended Audience: Grade 12 physics teacher Intended Audience: Grade 11 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit STEP Major Outcomes: • Using data to draw conclusions and Major Outcomes: • Research identify trends • Learn concepts related to amusement • Analysis of American literature • Effects of display distortion and measure- park rides, projectiles, sound, light, • Persuasion ment error on the interpretation of data electricity, magnetism • Analytical essay • Application of theoretical probability to Projects, Activities, etc.: Analyze amusement • Personal essay real world problems park rides Projects, Activities, etc.: Essays and presentations Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced small Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in and large group lecture and lab activities English 12 a variety of ways, use of statistical software Prerequisite/Selection Process: English 11 and some hands-on activities SOCIAL STUDIES Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Honors Precalculus Social Studies 11: World History Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Prerequisite/Selection Process: US History or • Critical reading of literature and Advanced Algebra or College Algebra AP US History informational texts Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grade 11 • Study of advertising, propaganda, Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit and news bias Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Academic writing • Study of significant events, people, • Research • Extension of algebraic and geometric issues, and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Projects, Activities, etc.: Essays, research, concepts of relations, functions and Europe, Latin America, and the Middle and presentations graphing into trigonometric functions. • Applications of trigonometry. East MATHEMATICS Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher • A balance of cultural, economic, Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in geographic, political, and social history Geometry a variety of ways, use of graphic calculator. are presented Prerequisite/Selection Process: Intermediate • Gain an appreciation and understanding Algebra with College Foundations or SCIENCE of diverse perspectives Honors Intermediate Algebra with College Foundations Biology Social Studies 12: Economics Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 [Online, PSEO only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: World History Credit: **Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical or AP World History Major Outcomes: Science 9, Chemistry I, Honors Chemistry I Intended Audience: Grade 12 • Logical reasoning and geometric proofs Intended Audience: Grade 11 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Plane and Solid geometric figures Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Concept of scarcity and its impact on • Coordinate geometry Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher choices of individuals, organizations, • Describe cycles and interactions in the businesses, and government Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in natural world • Market structures a variety of ways; some hands-on activities • Understand structure and function of cells **Students may be placed in an additional • Supply and demand • Understand principles and applications of trimester of Geometry course based on MAP • Personal Finance genetics scores, MCA scores and teacher • Macroeconomics • Knowledge of biological change over time recommendation. They will receive an • Global Economy • Understand life processes and diversity of additional 0.5 elective credit. Projects, Activities, etc.: Investigations of life on Earth public issues, identification of problems Advanced Algebra Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work and proposed solutions Prerequisite/Selection Process: Geometry Instructional Focus: Small and large group Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 lecture and lab activities Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Rational Functions • Transformations • Modeling with Exponential Functions • Sequences and Series Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus: Instruction presented in a variety of ways, use of graphing calculator

High School Registration Guide 79 Social Studies 12: Major Outcomes: ARTS, AUDIO/ U.S. Government and Politics • Tool use and safety TECHNOLOGY CAREERS Prerequisite/Selection Process: World History • Framing or AP World History • Roofing, siding and exterior trim AC Art Technology I Intended Audience: Grade 12 Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on customized [STEP only] STEP Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit building projects; emphasis on building [Satisfies the arts graduation requirement] Major Outcomes: terminology and mathematical concepts Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 • Examines the political system of the related to carpentry Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit American government Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and Major Outcomes: • Focuses on the political processes of use of tools • Work with Photoshop and Illustrator to local, state and national government, the Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA create graphic design projects three branches of government, as well as, • Apply the elements and principles of applying Constitutional principles to the Construction Careers: Finishing design to projects American legal system [STEP only] • Learn historical overview, industry used • Learn how to be active citizens Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 computer accessories, common applica- • Debate and analyze public policy issues, tions, basic design principles, layout and including foreign policy Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: advertising concepts, typographical • Understand how the Legislative, Execu- creativity, and common tools. tive, and Judicial branches work together • Tool use and safety • Doors and windows • Explore industry related career and • Understand the importance of the college options • Insulation and vapor barriers American Legal system including criminal, • Give students necessary skills to create • Drywall and interior finishing civil, and constitutional law and design graphics for a variety of Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on customized • Analyze public policy issues including different projects. building projects; emphasis on building foreign policy Instructional Focus: Lab work, skill tutorials; terminology and mathematical concepts • Investigate state and local government best practices with current software and related to major outcomes and politics equipment Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and • Analyze primary sources and court cases Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA to understand the role of government use of tools Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA during major periods of social and AC Art Technology II political change Honors STEP Plus – Construction Careers [STEP only] Instructional Focus: State/Local Public [Satisfies the arts graduation requirement] Issue Project [5 Youth Service Hours], Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Art Tech- Constitutional Law Project Credit: One trimester/one period = 0.5 credit nology I and/or teacher recommendation Advanced instruction related to various areas Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 ARCHITECTURE AND of construction, including carpentry, plumb- CONSTRUCTION CAREERS ing, electrical wiring, sheet metal fabrication, Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit and landscape construction: decks, hard Major Outcomes: Construction Careers: Building Trades surface areas, retaining walls, irrigation, and • Work with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign [STEP only] low voltage wiring and Dreamweaver to create Graphic Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Design Projects, 3-D Package Designs, and Websites Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Construction Careers : Landscape Design • Apply the elements and principles of Major Outcomes: and Construction design to projects • Tool use and safety [STEP only] • The student will be exposed to Adobe • Concrete and masonry Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Creative Suite and software currently Credit: One trimester = 1.0 credit • Plumbing and electrical wiring being used in the industry and through Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on customized lectures and projects will explore the role building projects; emphasis on building • Students will learn to design landscapes, of the interactive designer in the produc- terminology and mathematical concepts estimate materials and costs, install tion of different types of multimedia. various projects. related to major outcomes • Explore industry related career and Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and Projects, Activities, etc.: Create detailed college options landscape drawings, identification and use of tools Instructional Focus: Lab work, skill tutorials, proper use of landscape materials, install Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA textbook activities; best practices with decks and other wood features, patios current software and equipment; interac- [pavers/blocks/concrete], planting beds and Construction Careers: Carpentry tive/multimedia focus retaining walls [STEP only] Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Construction Careers: Building Trades Instructional Focus: Hands-on experiential Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 activities, application learning through digital assignments and active participation Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit

80 High School Registration Guide Honors STEP Plus – Arts and ENGINEERING CAREERS PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Communication Careers Engineering Design [STEP only] AC Aviation Technology [STEP only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 [STEP only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester/one period = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 STEP Credit: One trimester/two periods = Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit 1.0 credit, meets arts requirement [1.0 credit] STEP • Advanced experience/applications in Major Outcomes: PLTW college credit can be earned Arts, Communication and Information • Explore careers in aviation Major Outcomes: Systems Careers • Physics and math principles as related to • Introduction to engineering design • Students can earn college credit aviation • Problem solving using design • Mentorship, college/job shadowing • Testing conducted to private pilot development process opportunities standards • Process of product design • Industry certifications Projects, Activities, etc.: Students are • Develop, create and analyze product models Projects, Activities, etc.: Activities are given the opportunity to explore careers in Projects, Activities, etc.: Engage in engineering designed to increase the students’ knowledge aviation including pilot, air traffic control, animations of Arts, Communication and Information aviation maintenance, airport management, Instructional Focus: Use computer 3-D Systems Career Pathways and industry modeling software for design and projects standards via individual and/or group projects and aeronautical engineering Instructional Focus: Labs, experiential based Instructional Focus: Hands-on simulations, PLTW AC Honors Civil Engineering and projects, increased experience in Arts, guest speakers and field trips Architecture Communication and Information Systems Careers, industry standards AC Honors Aviation Technology II - Private [STEP only] Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Pilot Knowledge Certification Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 [STEP only] Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 AC Music/Media Technology I Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 credit, PLTW college credit can be earned Meets arts credit [1.0 credit] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credits [successful completion can earn 4.0 college Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: credits] • Introduction to the fundamental design and development aspects of • Exploration of music/audio technology Major Outcomes: civil engineering careers • In compliance with Federal Aviation • Introduction to architectural planning, • Hands-on experience with a variety of Regulations including site planning, and building equipment and software for electronic • Aerodynamics design music production including: LOGIC • Meteorology • Project planning considering transporta- Pro, Quick Time Pro, MIDI keyboards, • Aircraft Performance tion, water resource, and environmental microphones, Mixing Board, lighting • Weight and Balance issues equipment, video cameras and more. • Cross Country flight planning and simulation Projects, Activities, etc.: This is a Project Projects, Activities, etc.: Audio recording, • Testing and Certification to Federal Lead the Way course; projects and problems basic piano technique, songwriting (beats), Aviation Administration Standards Instructional Focus: Use research and design live performance, animation SFX production. Projects, Activities, etc.: Flight Simulation – techniques to analyze problems, inquiry- Instructional Focus: Hands-on and lab activities Students are given the opportunity to re- based approach, field and lab activities ceive Certified Flight Teacher sign off to take AC Music/Media Technology II the Private Pilot Knowledge test PLTW AC Honors Digital Electronics [STEP only] Instructional Focus: This course offers stu- [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: dents the opportunity to obtain their Private Music/Media Technology I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Pilot Knowledge Certificate [written]. Pilots, Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 air traffic controllers, aviation mechanics, air- Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit credit, PLTW college credit can be earned port service/management positions, aircraft Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: dispatchers, and meteorologists benefit from • Logic of electronics • Advanced media technology techniques the completion of this exam, for pilots the • Investigate digital circuitry • Digital recording test is required. With the use of current • Field programmable logic • Music Theory software and FAA teaching strategies imple- • Design, construct and test digital circuitry • Record Beats, Soundtracks and mented by a Certified Flight Teacher, this Commercials course is designed to prepare the student to Projects, Activities, etc.: Design, test and construct circuits and devices • Develop skills in organization of project pass the Federal Aviation written exam [the Instructional Focus: Use computer simulation set-up and deadlines Knowledge Test]. Successful completion of software to design and test circuitry Projects, Activities, etc.: Advanced Audio the class can also earn the students college recording and Music Production, basic credit at Minnesota State University Mankato piano technique, Music Theory, Capstone [Articulated credit] 4 credit hours in AVIA 150. Final Project

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Honors ComputerSciencePrinciples STEP [STEP only] PLTW ACHonorsComputerScienceA [STEP only] Integrated Manufacturing PLTW ACHonorsEngineering/Computer- projects techniques onexperiments,fieldtrips,and credit, PLTW collegecredit can beearned 0.5 credit inPhysicsAcanbeearned credit, PLTW collegecredit canbeearned, Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional 5] FlexibleManufacturingSystems 4] 3] CAMSoftware 2] CNCEquipment 1] ComputerModeling • Keyconceptsinclude: • Explore thefundamentalsofcomputer- Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Focus: Instructional • Strength ofmaterialsandlinearmotion • Fluid,electricalandcontrols systems • Product development • Investigatecareers inengineering • Introduction toengineering Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended [STEP only] of Engineering PLTW ACHonorsEngineering:Principles • Studentsfocusonintegrating technolo- Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Vex RoboticsandCortexCprogramming. imations robotics manufacturingsystemusing cells andsolarenergy projects engineeringan- Projects, Activities,etc.:Bridgebuilding,Fuel Credit: Credit: botics andRobotCprogramming isused. handling andassemblyoperationsVex ro- Robotics ized manufacturingtechnology the APComputer Science-Acourse works. Thiscourse prepares studentsfor andnet- gies across multiple platforms factory simulations manufacturing workcellsandtabletop students workinginteamstodesign drive CNCmachinetools generated geometryintoaprogram to programming aspects machine toolsanditsoperating property analysis modeling software packagewithmass One trimesters/twoperiods=1.0 credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0 One trimester/twoperiods=1.0 - usingarobot formaterials Hands-on activities Use research anddesign Grades 10,11,and12 Grades 11and12 Grades 10,11,and12 - convertingcomputer - understandingthe - usinga3-Dsolid PLTW AC - industry. to real worldproblems foundinscienceand models andsimulationsthatcreate solutions a centralrole in energy andagricultural for jobsinbiological engineeringisplaying [STEP only] Principles PLTW ACHonorsComputerScience distributed collectionanddataprocessing. devices andleveragethosefor produce programs thatintegratemobile try-standard tools.Studentscollaborateto working primarilyinJAVA andotherindus- and improve eachother’sprograms while testing andfieldtrips [STEP only] PLTW ACHonorsAerospace Engineering foster creativity and tointroduce computationaltoolsthat excitement aboutthefieldofcomputing, develop computationalthinking,togenerate does notmeetsciencerequirement credit, PLTW collegecredit canbeearned 0.5 credit inPhysicscanbeearned credit, PLTW collegecredit can beearned, PLTW collegecredit canbeearned credit, meetsartsrequirement [1.0credit] Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, • Biomanufacturingofbiofuels • Propose a geneticengineeringsolutionto • Buildmodelsofnaturalwater systems Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended [STEP only] Focus: Instructional • Spacelifesciencesandastronautics • Flightsystemsandaerospace materials • Introduction toaerodynamics designand Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Focus: Instructional • Developcomputationalthinking • Problem solvingwithstructured activities • Introduce computationaltoolsthatfoster Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Focus: Instructional PLTW ACHonorsEnvironmental Sustainability a globalfoodsecurityissue testing problems and progress toopen-endedprojects and creativity One trimester/twoperiods=1.0 One trimester/twoperiods=1.0 One trimesters/twoperiods=1.0 Students analyze,adapt Experiments, project Use programming to Grades 10,11,and12 Grades 11and12 Grades 10,11and12 Students create The growing market Technical College] [STEP, concurrent enrollment withAnoka Engineering AC CollTransportation &Logistics and industrytours. individual andgroup projects, field trips tion andthelogisticsprocess through the opportunitytoexplore global transporta- group projects industry standards viaindividual and/or and Technology Career Pathwaysand knowledge ofEngineering,Manufacturing, designed toincrease thestudents’ Active learning andsoftware simulations Active learning industry standards ing, Manufacturing,andTechnology Careers, projects, increased experienceinEngineer- college credits] 3.0 credit [successfulcompletionwillearn • Industrycertifications • Mentorship,college/jobshadowing collegecredit • Studentscanearn • Advancedexperience/applicationsin Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended [STEP only] Manufacturing Careers Honors STEPPlus–Engineeringand Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • Regulationandderegulation affecting • Theadvantagesanddisadvantagesof • Economic,socialandpoliticalsystems • Thedevelopmentofthemodes Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional and Technology Careers ClusterSTEPcourse registration withanEngineering,Manufacturing Credit: Credit: opportunities Technology Careers Engineering, Manufacturing,and national and international transportation national andinternational various modesoftransportation transportation operate within whichthevariousmodesof transportation and biomanufacturing. topics suchasgeneticengineering,biofuels, prepares themforemerging careers through develops students’thinkingskillsand sustainability solutions.TheBioEcourse One trimester/oneperiod=0.5credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0 High School Registration Guide Experiments andfieldtrips Project basedlearning, Labs, experientialbased Grades 10,11,and12 Grades 10,11,and12 Students are given Activities are SkillsUSA Concurrent FASHION MERCHANDISING CAREERS Projects, Activities, etc.: Hair, Skin, and Nail AC Coll Accounting and Financial Careers II service application, Key Communication, [STEP only] AC Advanced Fashion and Design Customer Service Scenarios, Leadership Prerequisite/Selection Process: Accounting Technologies Development, and Industry Connections and Financial Careers I [STEP Only] Instructional Focus: Hands-on Skill driven Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 learning, Technology Tools, Industry [seeking an introductory college course] STEP Credit: 1.0 credit Speakers, and Field Trips Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: Co-Curricular Connections: FCCLA & SkillsUSA Major Outcomes: • Career exploration in fashion and design Meets arts credit [1.0 credit] • Experience accounting operations of a industries mid-sized company • Advanced application of entry-level gar- AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers II • Analyze business transactions and under- ment construction techniques [STEP only] stand their effect on financial statements • Reverse Engineering in Patterns (Lay Out, Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Cosme- Projects, Activities, etc.: Career projects and Cutting and Marking, Fabrics) tology and Barbering Careers I accounting simulation • Implementation of industry current skills Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and technology Credit: 1.0 credit Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Projects, Activities, etc.: Creating/Adjusting Major Outcomes: Patterns and Designs, Pressing techniques, • Career exploration cosmetology and Honors STEP Plus – Business, Management and Administration Careers Fashion Illustration, Recycled/Up-Cycled barbering industries De-sign, Fashion Show Planning and • Advanced application of entry-level [STEP only] Presentation cosmetology and barbering concepts Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Hands-on Skill driven • Implementation of industry current skills Credit: One trimester/one period = 0.5 credit learning, Technology Tools, Industry and technology Major Outcomes: Speakers, and Field Trips Projects, Activities, etc.: Cutting theory and • Advanced experience/applications Co-Curricular Connections: FCCLA & SkillsUSA Hair Color Application Methods, moulage in Business, Management, and Meets arts credit [1.0 credit] and special effects makeup, advanced Administration Careers skin care and facials, and nail extension • Opportunity to earn more college credit HUMAN SERVICES CAREERS application, business management, leader- • Mentorship, college/job shadowing ship development, and industry connections opportunities Cosmetology Instructional Focus: Hands-on Skill driven • Industry certifications [Online only] learning, Technology Tools, Industry Speak- Projects, Activities, etc.: Activities are de- Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 ers, and Field Trips signed to increase the students’ knowledge Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Co-Curricular Connections: FCCLA & SkillsUSA of Business, Management, and Administra- tion Career Pathways and industry standards Major Outcomes: Meets arts credit [1.0 credit] via individual and/or group projects • Cosmetology Exploration FINANCE CAREERS Instructional Focus: Labs, experiential based • Video tutorials with hands-on training projects, increased experience in Business, opportunities AC Accounting and Financial Careers I Management, and Administration Careers, • Professional development in image and [STEP only] industry standards communication Co-curricular Connection: FCCLA/SkillsUSA Projects, Activities, etc.: Weekly discussion Prerequisite/Selection Process: Accounting I Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 boards questions, readings, research papers, HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS video reflections, demonstration of hands-on [seeking an introductory college course] Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit skills in lab setting and personal portfolio AC Investigating Medical Careers Major Outcomes: preparation. [STEP only] • A review of accounting and business Instructional Focus: Cosmetology curriculum Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Analyzing and recording transactions for in the areas of Orientation, General Science, Credits: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Hair, Skin, Nail Care, and Business Skills. merchandising operations Major Outcomes: • Inventories and cost of sales • Introduction to over 80 medical careers AC Cosmetology and Barbering Careers I • Cash and internal controls including biomedical, informatics, thera- [STEP only] • Introduction to accounting for peutics, diagnostics, nursing, nuclear Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 manufacturing operations medicine, laboratory sciences, physicians, Credit: 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Career exploration, and their specialties Major Outcomes: review and discussion of financial events Projects, Activities, etc.: Career related port- • Introduction to the cosmetology and past and present, group and individual folios and guest speakers from medical fields barbering industries projects that solidify learning Instructional Focus: Field Trips and a variety • Hands-on application of entry level Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities of Instructional presentations with in a with cosmetology and barbering concepts Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA an emphasis on hands-on projects in medical • Implementation of industry current skills careers and technology Co-curricular Connection: HOSA

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resentative. Acollegeleveltextwillbeused. discussion pluspresentations byindustryrep- STEP one-half oftheirclass]. grade 12students[classrankinthe upper rank intheupperone-third oftheirclass]and one-half oftheirclass]. grade 12students[classrankintheupper rank intheupperone-third oftheirclass]and professional college credits] 2.0 credit [successfulcompletioncan earn earn 3.0collegecredits] earn school credit [successful completioncan Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, • Studentswillreceive anoverviewofthe • Studentwillunderstandthebiomedical Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended [STEP only] Connection: Co-curricular Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended II/Medical Terminology andCareers AC MedicalAnatomyI& Credit: Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection [STEP only] Credit: Credit: Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional in theMedicalDeviceIndustryBiomed Coll Honors2100-DesignandManufacturing Biomedical DevicesandIndustryBiomed Coll Honors1100-Introduction tothe tems, inadditiontocurrent healthissues. Nervous, EndocrineandReproductive sys- Sensory, Musculoskeletal,Cardiovascular, tary, Digestive,Urinary, Respiratory, Medical Terminology oftheIntegumen- Human AnatomyandPhysiology and finalapproval byregulatory agencies. validation, manufacturing,clinicaltrials, conception through developmenttesting, creation ofamedicaldevicefrom initial Minnesota. emphasis onbiomedicalcompaniesin scope, current trends, andproducts with ofitssizeand device industryinterms One trimester/twoperiods=1.5credits One trimesters=0.5highschool One trimester/oneperiod=0.5high Small andlarge group Taught byahealth Grade 11students[class Grade 11students[class Grade 10,11,and12 Research, presenta- Dissections HOSA/SkillsUSA Coll Honors Medical Terminology andCareers Anatomy IorACMedicalII tions andavisittomedicaldevicecompany. AC Pharmacy TechnicianAC Pharmacy counting tablets,andlabelingbottles. Experience, receiving prescription requests, licensed pharmacists preparelicensed pharmacists prescription [STEP only] AC HonorsDiseaseConditions use ofacollegetext. discussions, presentations, labactivities,and and research project and large group activities,guestspeakers • Anintroduction tothedevelopmentcycle • Studentswillunderstandtheunique Outcomes: Major Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, • Demonstrateanddescribeethics, Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Connection: Co-curricular Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Career exploration • Treatment, prevention, prognosis • Explorationofcommondiseases Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional Credit: Credit: Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional Credit: Credit: Projects, Activities, etc.: etc.: Activities, Projects, tion, andpackagingdistribution. laboratories, designtestingandvalida- sterility andcleanrooms, instrumentation manufacturing strategydevelopment, turing practices,materialsselection, of amedicaldevice,worldclassmanufac- Minnesota companies. device manufacturingwithemphasison requirements andchallengesofmedical technician. and functionasitrelates tothepharmacy and knowledgeofhumanbodystructure communication skills,customerservice, for certaindiseases and disorders One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit One trimester/three periods=1.5credits Pharmacy technicians help Pharmacy Small andlarge group Discussion, lecture, small Grades 11and12 Grade 12 Supervised Clinical Research Research, presenta- SkillsUSA AC Medical [STEP only] AC CollNursingAssistant Skills skills testforNREMT Service, andprep fortheopportunitytotake communications, clinicalswithAmbulance Certificate seeking anEmergency MedicalTechnician in Emergency MedicalResponse Lecture withanemphasisonhands-onskills portunity forcertificationasnursingassistant experience outsideofschooltimeandop- option of24hourssupervisedclinical lecture andgroup work Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Emergency MedicalCareers I Coll AC Prerequisite/Selection [STEP only] Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • CertificationinEmergency Medical • CertificationinCPR • CertificationinFirstAid • Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended [STEP only] AC CollEmergency MedicalCareers I Co-curricular Connection: Connection: Co-curricular Focus: etc.: Instructional Activities, Projects, • Supervisedclinicalexperiences • Basicnursingskills Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • Leadershipdevelopment • OpportunitytotakeNationalRegistry • Advancedtraininginemergency medical Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended AC CollHonorsEmergency MedicalCareers II Credit: Credit: Credit: Credit: Credit: Operation ofemergency medicalequipment Responder Exam forEmergency MedicalTechnician skills One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit High School Registration Guide Instruction presented in Classroom instruction, Hands-on activities, Grades 10,11,and12 Grades 11and12 Grade 12students Emergency Care Lab work Interpersonal HOSA/SkillsUSA HOSA HOSA/SkillsUSA Coll Sports Medicine: Prevention and Care Coll Math in Medical Careers • Beginning culinary techniques of Athletic Injuries Prerequisite/Selection Process: Meet • Food service supervisory/management skills [STEP only] Accuplacer score of 81 or higher and Inter- Projects, Activities, etc.: New product devel- College credit [Anoka-Ramsey Community mediate Algebra with College Foundations. opment, ProStart certificate available, oppor- College] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 tunities to compete in state and national STEP Prerequisite/Selection Process: Only Grade Credit: 0.5 credit - Elective competition, menu development and design Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities in a 11 [GPA in top 33 percent of class] and only Major Outcomes: The student will learn the Grade 12 [GPA in top 50 percent of class] commercial kitchen, research, and speakers different systems of measurement [metric, Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Co-curricular Connection: FCCLA apothecary, and household] and the different students interested in Sports Medicine and equivalents of measure used to convert be- similar careers such as Athletic Training, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY tween the systems using labs to practice the Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, CAREERS skills. The ratio-proportion and dimensional Exercise Physiology, and Kinesiology analysis methods will be used to set up and Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair I solve basic dosage calculations, dosage Major Outcomes: [STEP only] calculations involving conversions, and • Explore how injuries occur, research com- Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 mon sports related injuries, practice injury calculations to reconstitute medications Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit assessment, learn taping methods, and Projects, Activities, etc.: Varies by teacher Major Outcomes: design rehabilitation protocols Instructional Focus: This course is designed for • Understanding computer hardware and Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, hands-on activities students interested in health science careers. software Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional • Develop skills needed to troubleshoot, Co-curricular Connection: HOSA HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CAREERS assemble or upgrade computers • Learn customer service fundamentals for AC Sports Medicine: Performance AC Hotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers I a wired world [STEP only] [STEP only] • Acquire technical skills for life that will be Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Foods I helpful regardless of career Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Students can earn NOCTI certification Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit and college credit • Explore science of sports performance Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Computer building enhancement, design conditioning pro- • ProStart Level I from parts, troubleshooting, software and hardware evaluation, and installation grams, research sports nutrition, analyze • Basic food preparation techniques Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities, sports movements, and compare different • Safety and sanitation issues training methods current events, and technology exploration • Beginning food service supervisory skills Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, hands-on activities Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA • Nationally certified program ProStart Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional introducing student to a wide variety of Co-curricular Connection: HOSA A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair II careers in the hospitality area [STEP only] • Opportunity to receive ServSafe certification Honors STEP Plus – Health Science Careers Prerequisite/Selection Process: Projects, Activities, etc.: Bakery production, [STEP only] A+ PC Troubleshooting and Repair I fundamental culinary skills, opportunities to Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 compete in state and national competition Credit: One trimester/one period = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities in a Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: commercial kitchen, speakers, research, • Advanced experience/applications in • Improve problem solving and project-based learning Health Science Technology Careers troubleshooting skills Co-curricular Connection: FCCLA • Students can earn college credit • Improve interpersonal skills for interacting with customers and co-workers effectively • Mentorship, college/job shadowing • Understand the various career tracks and opportunities AC Hotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers II their training requirements • Industry certifications [STEP only] • Students can earn CompTIA A+ profes- Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects are de- Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Hotel/ Restaurant/Baking Careers I sional certification, NOCTI certification, signed to increase the students’ knowledge and college credit Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 of Health Science Technology Career Path- Projects, Activities, etc.: A variety of Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit ways and industry standards via individual hands-on labs, assignments, assessments and/or group projects Major Outcomes: and career investigation Instructional Focus: Labs, experiential based • ProStart Level II Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities, projects, increased experience in Health Sci- • Continued career exploration technology, and career exploration ence Technology Careers, industry standards • Advanced skills associated with food Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA service industry

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desire toserveandhelptheircommunity. firefighting orasaparttimevocationwith Students whoare interested inacareer in STEP[seeking anintroductory collegecourse] technology, andcareer exploration [STEP only] Law Enforcement and Crime Scene Investigation Intended Audience: Audience: Intended used: Text • Throughout thecoursemathandscience • Fire Behavior, Firefighter Safety, Personal • History, tradition,anddevelopmentofthe Covered: Topics Audience: Intended Firefighting I AND SECURITYCAREERS LAW, PUBLICSAFETY, CORRECTION, Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, CompTIANetwork+ • Studentscanearn • Experienceinstalling,configuring, • Discoverthedifferences betweenthe • Acquire abasicunderstandingofwired Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended [STEP only] Honors ComputerNetworking • Fingerprinting;advancedcrime scene • Forensic science • Disasterplanningandresponse; terrorism • ConstitutionalLaw • Introduction toemergency response • Introduction tothehistoryoflaw Available • ExplorationofLawEnforcement Credit Articulated Credit: Credit: Credit: Credit: will beembedded. Suppression, andmore. Extinguishers, RescueProcedures, Fire Protective Equipment,PortableFire American Fire Service. tion, andcollegecredit professional certification,NOCTIcertifica- designing, andtroubleshooting networks hardware types ofnetworkstheirdesignand and wireless networks investigation response to terrorism enforcement One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit Firefighter’s Handbook Hands-on activities, Grades 11and12 Grades 10,11,and12 Grades 11and12 Projects basedon SkillsUSA Investigation in LawEnforcement andCrimeScene Cluster STEPcourse registration withaHumanServices Careers [STEP only] Police Procedures AC LawEnforcement Careers II: plan, andcreate aterrorism response plan research andpresentation, create adisaster projects dustry standards viaindividualand/orgroup of HumanServicesCareer Pathwaysandin- signed toincrease thestudents’knowledge procedures for arrests, traffic violations,andotherpolice Enforcement Students seekingfurtherstudiesinLaw firefighting, computers,andspeakers Services Careers, industrystandards projects, increased experienceinHuman instruction speakers from thefieldandstudent created Co-curricular Connection: Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • Industrycertifications • Mentorship,college/jobshadowing collegecredit • Studentscanearn • Advancedexperience/applicationsin Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection [STEP only] Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • Advancedpatrol procedures investigation • Leadershipandpersonaldevelopment • Dailyprocedures simulatedscenarios • Traffic accidentinvestigation • Focusonpreparation forhiring • Furtherexplorationoflawenforcement Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, Honors STEPPlus–HumanServicesCareers Credit: Credit: opportunities Human ServicesCareers and careers One trimester/oneperiod=0.5credit One trimester=0.5credit • Furtherexplorationofcrimescene • Leadershipandpersonaldevelopment Hands-on activities, Labs, experientialbased Hands-on activities, Grades 11and12; Grades 10,11,and12 Career portfolio, Activities are de- Simulated scenarios SkillsUSA SkillsUSA, FCCLA SkillsUSA C orHigher Concurrent school Tech. Edclassorinstructorapproval Technology I school Tech. Edclass or instructorapproval techniques, earn weldercertification techniques, earn and 12seekingintroductory collegecredit Anoka Technical College] [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Coll MachineTechnology II NIMS CERTIFICATION. Anoka Technical College] [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Coll Welding Technology I reading, NIMSCERTIFICATION Prerequisite/Selection Process: Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional • Blueprintreading • Machinistmath • Principlesofmachiningoperations • BasicMill&latheoperations Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Anoka Technical College] [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Coll MachineTechnology I MANUFACTURING CAREERS Co-curricular Connection: Connection: Co-curricular Focus: Instructional etc.: Activities, Projects, • AWSWelder Certificationavailablein • Introduction toGMAW • Take ATC Oxy-Fuelcourse Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional • SolidWorks andMastercam – • Appliedmachinistgeometry • Blueprintreading • Advancedmilloperations • Advancedlatheoperations Outcomes: Major Audience: Intended Credit: Credit: Credit: Credit: Credit: GMAW FeedWelding]/SMAW[Wire CNC technology One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit One trimester/twoperiods=1.0credit High School Registration Guide Lab work Lab work Lab andtechnical Grades 10,11,and12 Students ingrades11 Grades 11and12 Welding skillsand SkillsUSA C inahigh Machine C inahigh Coll Welding Technology II: SMAW/GTAW TRANSPORTATION CAREERS AC Advanced Automotive IV [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with [STEP only] Anoka Technical College] AC Blueprint 1 AC Advanced Automotive I Prerequisite/Selection Process: Advanced Prerequisite/Selection Process: Coll Welding [STEP only] Automotive III Technology I or instructor approval Prerequisite/Selection Process: Automotive Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Intended Audience: Students in grades 11 Technology - Consumer or Automotive [seeking introductory college credit] STEP and 12 seeking introductory college credit Technology I Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Students in grades Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: 11 and 12 who desire future Automotive • Diagnosing engine performance • Anoka Technical College Math for Service Excellence certification [ASE] and • Advanced scan tool diagnosis Welders Curriculum college credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Advanced • Covers a portion of the Anoka Technical Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit diagnostics, maintenance, and repair College SMAW curriculum Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Service customer vehicles • Develop skills in two welding processes: • General auto service Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA SMAW [stick] and GTAW [TIG] – stainless • Brakes steel and aluminum Projects, Activities, etc.: Advanced brakes Advanced Automotive: Summer Internship • Safe operation of all shop equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repair [STEP only] • AWS welder certification available in Instructional Focus: Active participation Prerequisite/Selection Process: Advanced SMAW Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Automotive IV Projects, Activities, etc.: Welding skills and Intended Audience: Students in grade 12 techniques, flat, horizontal, and vertical/earn AC Advanced Automotive II who desire future Automotive Service welder certification [STEP only] Excellence [ASE] certification Instructional Focus: Lab work Prerequisite/Selection Process: Advanced Credit: One summer session = 0.5 credit Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Automotive I Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Students in grades • Summer mentorship at a local automotive Coll Welding Technology III: Processes and 11 and 12 who desire future Automotive dealership Blueprint Service Excellence certification [ASE] and • Work side-by-side with a master mechanic [STEP only, concurrent enrollment with college credit on various jobs Anoka Technical College] Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit • Apply knowledge and skills learned in Prerequisite/Selection Process: C or better in Major Outcomes: Advanced Automotive I, II COLL Welding Technology II • General auto service Projects, Activities, etc.: 10-week summer Intended Audience: Students in grades 11 • Suspension and steering systems experience between grades 11 and 12 and 12 seeking introductory college credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Advanced suspen- Instructional Focus: Real world experience Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit sion diagnostics, maintenance, and repair Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Active participation • Blueprint reading and multiprocess Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA training • Techniques for welding/preparation of AC Advanced Automotive III mild steel [STEP only] • Technical math principles used in welding Prerequisite/Selection Process: Advanced Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on welding Automotive II skills and techniques Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Instructional Focus: Lab work [seeking introductory college credit] Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: Honors STEP Plus – Engineering and • Computer diagnostics Manufacturing Careers • Electronics/electrical systems [STEP only] Projects, Activities, etc.: Advanced diagnos- Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 tics, maintenance, and electrical repair Credit: One trimester/one period = 0.5 Instructional Focus: Lab and independent work credit Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Major Outcomes: • Advanced experience/application in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology Careers • Opportunity to earn more college credit • Mentorship, college/job shadowing opportunities • Industry certifications

High School Registration Guide 87 88 SOCIAL STUDIES For additional CHPS options in Social Studies, see IB section. IB see Studies, Social in options CHPS additional For SOCIAL STUDIES ror or or World History APWorld History World History and APUSHistory GeographyorAP 12 USHistory 12 CivicsorHonors 11 or andPolitics12 US Government 10 Coll HonorsEconomics[CIS] or AP Economics 9 or 9 Economics Hybrid or Economics 12 PREREQUISITES AP World History or World History11 GRADES AP USHistory or US History10 AP Geography or Geography 9 Honors Civics or Civics 9 REQUIRED COURSES rmnlJsie11,12 11,12 11,12 11,12 11,12 9,10,11,12 APUSHistory APWorld History &Politics APUSGovernment 10 11 Criminal Justice Law, PublicSafety, Corrections, andSecurity 10,11,12 AP Psychology 10,11,12 12 10, 11,12 Psychology II PREREQUISITES Psychology I APWorld History Sociology 10,11,12 GRADES Youth Issues Human Services &PoliticsSeminar US Government World HistorySeminar US HistorySeminar Multicultural Perspectives GlobalIssues Modern America Through Multimedia Globe Trekker Foundational KnowledgeandSkills ELECTIVE COURSES andPolitics AP USGovernment High School Registration Guide Civics 9 Instructional Focus: Use of maps, charts, Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grade 9 Geographic Information Systems, population • The study of major events in U.S. history Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit pyramids • Knowledge necessary to analyze prob- Major Outcomes: lems, concepts and primary documents in • Provide students with a practical AP Geography U.S. History knowledge and understanding of Prerequisite/Selection Process: Previous • Preparation to take National Advanced American government social studies grades may be considered or Placement American History exam • Connect with the democratic process recommendation of counselor or teacher Instructional Focus: Equivalent to introduc- as citizens of the United States Intended Audience: Grade 9 tory college • Apply knowledge of early founding Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit documents including the US Constitution Major Outcomes: US History Seminar • Demonstrate an understanding of how • Introduce students to the systematic Prerequisite/Selection Process: AP US History the American system of government study of patterns and processes that have Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 SOCIAL STUDIES functions shaped human understanding, use, and Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Demonstrate an understanding that US alteration of Earth’s surface • The study of major events in U.S. history citizens have both rights and responsibili- • Employ spatial concepts and landscape • Knowledge necessary to analyze prob- ties in order for government to maintain analysis to examine human socioeco- lems, concepts and primary documents in order in society. nomic organization and its environmental U.S. History • Understand the election process in the consequences United States Instructional Focus: Preparation to take • Learn about the methods and tools National Advanced Placement exam • Differentiate views on the political spectrum geographers use in their research and applications World History 11 Honors Civics • Interpret maps and analyze geospatial Prerequisite/Selection Process: US History Prerequisite/Selection Process: Middle data or AP US History school social studies grades may be • Understand and explain the implications Intended Audience: Grade 11 considered of associations and networks among Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Intended Audience: Grade 9 phenomena in places. Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Recognize and interpret the relationships • Study of significant events, people, Major Outcomes: among patterns and processes at differ- issues, and perspectives from Africa, • Purpose and principles of government ent scales of analysis. Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the • Creation of U.S. government institutions Middle East and processes • Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process. • A balance of cultural, economic, • Rights and responsibilities of citizens geographic, political, and social history • Characterize and analyze changing • Principles of the U.S. Constitution are presented interconnections among places. Instructional Focus: This honors course • Gain an appreciation and understanding requires students to apply higher-order of diverse perspectives thinking and communication skills, study US History 10 primary source documents and complete Prerequisite/Selection Process: AP World History independent and/or group research projects Civics or Honors Civics and Geography Prerequisites/Selection Process: Intended Audience: Grade 10 US History or AP US History Previous social Geography 9 Credit: Two Trimesters = 1.0 credit studies grades may be considered or recom- Intended Audience: Grade 9 Major Outcomes: mendation of counselor or teacher Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credits • Study of major events in U.S. history Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Major Outcomes: [emphasis on 19th and 20th centuries] Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Review locations of physical features, • Awareness of the experiences of ordinary Major Outcomes: climatic regions and cultural icons women, men, and children as well as • Interaction Between Humans and the • Practice reading maps and charts. those of our leaders Environment • Types of maps, when to use and how to • Study of diverse peoples who created • Development and Interaction of Cultures analyze the American story • State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict • Effects of migration and population • Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of countries and cultures AP US History Economic Systems • Types of boundaries and governments Prerequisite/Selection Process: Civics or • Development and Transformation of • Global climate changes Honors Civics and Geography Social Structures • Human effects on the environment Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Crafting Historical Projects, Activities, etc.: Creating Maps, de- Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Arguments from Historical Evidence, velop the where the next should be located Prerequisite/Selection Process: Previous Chronological Reasoning, Comparison and [e.g. determine where the next supermarket social studies grades may be considered or Contextualization, Historical Interpretation should be located in your city] recommendation of counselor or teacher and Synthesis

High School Registration Guide 89 90 secondary institution may beawarded atthediscretion ofthepost- tion ofcounselororteacher;College credit grades maybeconsidered orrecommenda- or APWorld History. Previous socialstudies or APWorld History History

Economics Hybrid proposed solutions public issues,identificationofproblems and SOCIAL STUDIES Economics 12 arguments from historicalevidence • Preparation forAPExam • InteractionBetweenHumans,the Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection World HistorySeminar Intended Audience: Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection AP Economics • Identificationofproblems andproposed etc.: • Investigationofpublicissues Activities, Projects, • GlobalEconomy • Macroeconomics • PersonalFinance • Supplyanddemand • Marketstructures • Conceptofscarcity anditsimpacton Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended etc.: Activities, Projects, • GlobalEconomy • Macroeconomics • PersonalFinance • Supplyanddemand • Marketstructures • Conceptofscarcity anditsimpacton Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Focus: Instructional of Cultures Environment, andthedevelopment solutions businesses, andgovernment choices ofindividuals,organizations, businesses, andgovernment choices ofindividuals,organizations, One trimester=0.5credit One trimester= 0.5 credit One trimester=0.5credit One trimester=0.5credit Crafting historical Grade 12 Grades 11and12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Investigation of World History World History AP World ondary institution. awarded atthediscretion ofthepostsec- coordinator approval. Collegecredit canbe of theirclass,ORhaveteacherandfaculty GPA of3.25orhigher, ORinthetop20% high schoolalgebra2course,ORCumulative lowing qualifications,Borbetterinrigorous be seniorsandmeetatleastoneofthefol- tional LawProject Project [5Youth Service Hours],Constitu- Instructional Focus: Focus: Instructional • • Investigatestateandlocalgovernment • Analyzepublicpolicyissuesincluding • Understandtheimportanceof • UnderstandhowtheLegislative,Executive • Debateandanalyzepublicpolicyissues, howtobeactivecitizens • Learn • Focusesonthepoliticalprocesses oflocal, • Examinesthepoliticalsystemof Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: World HistoryorAPWorld History Prerequisite/Selection andPolitics12 US Government • Applicationofeconomicprinciples • Factormarkets • Roleofthegovernment • Marketstructures • Supplyanddemand • Fundamentaleconomicconcepts Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisite/Selection Coll HonorsEconomics • Applicationofeconomicprinciples • Factormarkets • Roleofthegovernment • Marketstructures • Supplyanddemand • Fundamentaleconomicconcepts Outcomes: Major major periodsofsocialandpolitical change during understand therole ofgovernment Analyze primarysources andcourtcasesto and politics foreign policy civil andconstitutionallaw American Legalsystemincludingcriminal, and Judicialbranchesworktogether including foreign policy the Americanlegalsystem applying Constitutionalprinciplesto aswell branches ofgovernment, thethree state, andnationalgovernment, American government One trimester=0.5credit One trimester=0.5credit State/Local Public Issue Grade 12 Grade 12 Students must recommendation ofcounselororteacher studies gradesmaybeconsidered or History orAPWorld History;previous social policy topic Papers, Research andpresentation ofpublic America Through Multimedia projects, activities,etc and various other forms of media. and variousotherforms sions, projects, lecture, book/article reading, Credit Optional Trimester =0.5credit Non-Honors SKILLS FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGEAND Focus: Instructional • AnalysisoftopicssuchastheU.S. • Conceptsofpoliticalscience Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Process: Prerequisites/Selection Instruction Focus: Focus: Instruction • Filmanalysis ofPropaganda • Forms • Howhistoryhasshapedmultimedia of,changing • Definingmedia(forms Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Focus: Instructional • Focusonregions oftheworldthatis • Research: History, landmarks,language, • Create project ofexperienceswith, • Dispelcommonmisconceptionsofother • Exploringtheworldaround us Outcomes: Major Credit: Audience: Intended Globe Trekker and civilliberties publicpolicy,of government, civilrights interest groups, massmedia,institutions Constitution, politicalbeliefsandbehavior, through variousperiodsoftime technology) courses different/more indepthfrom other architecture, art,transportation traditions, religions, food,etiquette, pictures, letters,postcards, etc. regions oftheworld AP US Government andPolitics AP USGovernment One trimesterrequired =0.5credit One trimester=0.5credit One trimester=0.5credits High School Registration Guide Journaling, classdiscus- Journaling, Examination ofFederalist Research, discussion, Grades 11and12 Grades 10,11,12 Grades 10,11,12 World Modern Global Issues HUMAN SERVICES AP Psychology Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 [Not offered at CPHS] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Youth Issues Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Students will understand the world from a Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: variety of perspectives Major Outcomes: • Research methods • Should all people have access to the • Effective communication skills in personal, • Exploration of self and relationships same basic rights? family, and social situations • Impact of genetics and environment on • Analyze global human rights such as sex • Analysis of issues which affect youth personality trafficking, child labor, access to clean Instructional Focus: Discussion • Theories of learning and memory water, and food security Instructional Focus: This course is equivalent • Understand the history and modern rele- Sociology to an introductory college [psychology] vance of global and domestic terrorism Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 course.

and extremism Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit SOCIAL STUDIES • Investigate the impact of the changing Major Outcomes: LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, global environment • Sociological Perspectives-Introduction to AND SECURITY • Debate privacy rights in the face of Sociology [contributors, key concepts], foreign and domestic spying and cyber research Criminal Justice security • Culture/Social Structure-culture, socializa- Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 • Global response to outbreaks of disease tion, groups/status, and deviance Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit and natural disasters • Social Inequality-racial/ethnic, and gender Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Instruction is presented discrimination • Knowledge of crime, criminals and in a variety of ways: class discussion, individ- • Social Institutions-family: marriage, victims, role of police, and court systems ual research, student driven presentations, divorce, domestic violence, sports, and corrections small and large group activities, simulations, religion, or education. Instructional Focus: Class activities and guest and the use of technology and geographical Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, speakers tools. group activities, simulations, and research

Multicultural Perspectives Psychology I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Students will analyze how the concepts of • History of psychology Power and Privilege impact how we each • Scientific method experience the world differently and will • Brain structure and function be evaluated through a multicultural lens • Impact of genetics and environment or in the following areas of study: Race, personality Gender, Ethnicity, LGBTQ, Disability • Mental disorders and treatment • Students will gain exposure to the cultural Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, richness of the Greater Twin Cities Area group activities, experiments, observations, • Research how groups have maintained fields and methods of psychology their culture while becoming part of the Minnesota tradition. Examples of groups Psychology II include: Southeast Asian [Hmong, Viet- Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 namese, etc.], Scandinavian [Norwegian, Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Swedish, etc.], African [Liberian, Soma- Major Outcomes: lian, etc.], Latino, Soviet Bloc, and others. • Sensation and perception Instructional Focus: Discussion - Socratic • Motivation and emotion Seminar, Sociological Observation, Research • State of consciousness Papers, Group Presentations • Development — child through adulthood • Gender • Intelligence • Social psychology Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, group activities, experiments, observations and fields and methods of psychology

High School Registration Guide 91 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ELECTIVE COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Digital Photography I 9, 10, 11, 12 Digital Photography II 9, 10, 11, 12 Digital Photography I Digital Videography I 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design I 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design II 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design I Graphic Design III 9, 10, 11, 12 Graphic Design II AP Photography [AndHS only] 11, 12 Digital Photography I and Digital Photography II, or teacher recommendation Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Small Gas Engines I 9, 10, 11, 12 Small Gas Engines II 9, 10, 11, 12 Small Gas Engines I Automotive Technology - Consumer 9, 10, 11, 12 Automotive Technology I 10, 11, 12 Automotive Technology II 10, 11, 12 Automotive Technology I Automotive Technology III 10, 11, 12 Automotive Technology II Architecture and Construction

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Design & Fabrication 9, 10, 11, 12 CAD II Engineering & Architecture 9, 10, 11, 12 CAD I or Design & Fabrication CAD III Engineering & Architecture 9, 10, 11, 12 CAD II or Design & Fabrication CAD/Technical Illustration 10, 11, 12 CAD I or Design & Fabrication AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design [AndHS only] 11, 12 CAD III or Application and/or interview Wood Technology I 9, 10, 11, 12 Wood Technology II 9, 10, 11, 12 Wood Technology I Wood Technology III 10, 11, 12 Wood Technology II Home Maintenance 9, 10, 11, 12 AC Carpentry: Framing [BHS only] 10, 11, 12 Home Maintenance AC Carpentry: Interior Structure [BHS only] 10, 11, 12 Home Maintenance AC Carpentry: Finishing [BHS only] 10, 11, 12 Home Maintenance Science Technology & Engineering Electronics I 9, 10, 11, 12 Electronics II 10, 11, 12 Electronics I Manufacturing Design & Fabrication 9, 10, 11, 12 Metal Technology I [Not available at AndHS] 9, 10, 11, 12 Metal Technology II [Not available at AndHS] 9, 10, 11, 12 Metal Technology I [Not available at AndHS] Metal Technology III [Not available at AndHS] 9, 10, 11, 12 Metal Technology II [Not available at AndHS] Trade and Industrial Internship Program 12 Related technology subjects are recommended; application during grade 11

ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS Digital Photography II Prerequisite/Selection Process: Digital Photography I Digital Photography I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Course work will focus on advanced site selection, lighting, camera • Course work will focus on the basics of photographic composition, lighting, positioning, and all aspects of a creative photo shoot. camera positioning, workflow digital photography, and digital manipulation. • Mastery in linking workflow photography to final shot manipula- • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe CS6, Adobe Bridge, tion/enhancement using both computer and mobile software [i.e. I-Photo [or similar], and Photo Booth [or similar] software will be Adobe Photoshop, Adobe CS6, Adobe Bridge, I-Photo [or similar], integrated with apps available for mobile devices including, but and Photo Booth [or similar], Instagram, Adobe PS Express etc. not limited to: Instagram, Adobe PS Express, etc. • Emphasis will be placed on creativity, and using multiple photo- • Images will be taken with, and technical training will be provided graphic technologies, including but not limited to DSLR, SLR, for; DSLR, Digital Cameras, Smartphones, and tablets. Digital Cameras, Smartphones, and tablets. Instructional Activities: Taking photographs in various settings on campus, in Instructional Activities: Lab work, photo-shoots, both on and off and out of the lab, and off campus either as a work assignment or field trip. campus, field-trips. 92 High School Registration Guide Digital Videography I Graphic Design III TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Graphic AND LOGISTICS Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Design II Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Small Gas Engines I • Course work will focus on the basics of Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Videography composition, camera posi- Major Outcomes: More independent use of Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit tioning, and editing as it applies to the • Adobe Creative Suites software Major Outcomes: Videography field in both freelance and • Students will create printing company • Maintenance and repair of four-stroke industry. and produce orders. small gas engines like those on lawn • Introduction to Adobe Premier, Final • Screen and offset printing processes in mowers and snow blowers Cut Pro, and I-Movie [or similar] will be • Multiple color designs • Principles of engine operation with integrated with apps available for mobile Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a related mathematical principals devices including, but not limited to: manufacturing company with their own logo, Projects, Activities, etc.: Disassemble, I-Movie, Viddy, Directr, etc. for editing of screen-printing activities [shirts, hoodies, overhaul, and reassemble a small engine videos. mirrors], and offset printing activities [memo [engine will be provided for students] • Images will be taken with, and technical pads] Instructional Focus: Lab work and classroom training will be provided for; DSLR Hy- Instructional Focus: Introduction to the study brids, Video Cameras [both mobile and manufacturing of printing processes, with an Small Gas Engines II studio], Go Pros, Smartphones, and emphasis on computers, lab work, and math- Prerequisite/Selection Process: Small Gas tablets. ematics as it relates to the graphics industry. Instructional Activities: Shooting videos in Engines I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION various settings on campus, in and out of the AP Photography Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit lab, and off campus either as a work assign- [AndHS only] ment or field trip. Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Digital • Maintenance and repair of internal Photography I and Digital Photography II, combustion engines Graphic Design I or teacher recommendation. • Principles of engine operation with Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 related mathematical principles Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Disassemble, Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: overhaul, and reassemble larger two- and • Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software • Photography Composition: Focus of the • Screen and offset printing processes four-stroke engines [students must bring a creative side of an image. Work with larger internal combustion engine to class] Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of portfolio, unique canvas sizes, i.e., square, Instructional Focus: Lab work offset printing activities [calendars, memo panoramic, circular, etc. pads] and screen-printing activities [shirts, • Camera Technology: In-depth on the use Automotive Technology - Consumer hoodies, mirrors, skate/snowboard decks] of RAW photography. Best practice with Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Introduction to the mass storage devices. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit graphics industry with an emphasis on • Site Selection: Preparing for a photo- Major Outcomes: computers, lab work and mathematics and shoot [both indoor and outdoor] • Purchase and operation of automobile technical reading as it relates to the graphics • Lighting: Setup studio for photo shoot. • Maintenance and repair industry Use of light meter to determine correct • Common tools exposure for an outdoor photo shoot. Projects, Activities, etc.: Performance of Graphic Design II • Manipulative software: In-depth. Master basic maintenance on automobiles Prerequisite/Selection Process: Graphic Design I the creative techniques photographers Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities with Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 use to take an image from just o.k. to an emphasis on mathematics as it relates to Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit really amazing. automobiles Major Outcomes: More independent use of Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a Photo- • Adobe Creative Suites software graphic Portfolio of 15-20 unique photo- Automotive Technology I • Screen and offset printing processes in graphs utilizing various camera, lighting Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 multiple color designs techniques, and software manipulation. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfo- Portfolio [due early May] will be eligible for Major Outcomes: lio, screen-printing activities [shirts, hoodies, submission to the College Board for credit. • Theory of operation mirrors, skate/snowboard decks], and offset Instructional Focus: Closely aligned to the • Servicing of automotive engines and printing activities [calendars, memo pads] requirements of a post-secondary Introduc- related systems Instructional Focus: Introduction to the tory Digital Photography Course. Project • Prerequisite to Technical Systems in graphics industry with an emphasis on based Portfolio. Work will receive a separate Automotive Technology II computers, lab work, and mathematics as grade from the teacher in addition to a Instructional Focus: Theory of operation it relates to the graphics industry rating from the College Board. and related mathematics through hands-on activities

High School Registration Guide 93 Automotive Technology II Instructional Focus: CAD/Technical Illustration Prerequisite/Selection Process: Automotive • This course will focus instruction on students Prerequisite/Selection Process: CAD I Technology I developing and then applying their knowl- Intended Audience: Students who enjoy sketch- Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 edge and skills in the design and fabrication ing and drawing in grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit of a product. Students will be allowed to Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: choose the career pathway of focus. Major Outcomes: • Theory of operation • Students will also be expected to inte- • Inking, shading and airbrushing • Brake service grate STEM and other content knowledge • Technical illustration • Driveline service into their product design and fabrication. Projects, Activities, etc.: Technical drawings • Suspension service • This is an “application-based course” with that will be used for mechanical or architec- Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on personal students demonstrating real-world appli- tural drawings vehicle as time and space allow cation of knowledge and skills in the use Instructional Focus: Computer/CAD software Instructional Focus: Theory of operation and re- of high-tech cutting-edge equipment, as it relates to engineering and manufactur- lated mathematics through hands-on activities software and materials. ing with an emphasis on mathematics

Automotive Technology III CAD Il Engineering & Architecture AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design Prerequisite/Selection Process: Automotive [Computer Aided Design] [AndHS only] Technology II Prerequisite/Selection Process: CAD I or Prerequisite/Selection Process: CAD III or Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Design & Fabrication application and/or interview Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Major Outcomes: Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: Two trimesters [CAD III and AP • Electrical systems Major Outcomes: Architectural Design: 3-D Design] = 1.0 credit • Automotive computers Architectural: Major Outcomes: • Brakes – A.B.S. • Elevation drawings • Exploration of Architecture at the Projects, Activities, etc.: Work on personal • Floor, plot, electrical and plumbing plans college-level vehicle as time and space allow Mechanical: • Completion of a comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth, Concentration, and Instructional Focus: Theory of operation and re- • Designing machine parts, tools, & equip. quality Sections that involve various media lated mathematics through hands-on activities • Multi – View drawings and subject matter created as 3-Dimen- • Set of working drawings that represent sional works of Architectural Design. ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION mechanical parts • Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Instructional Focus: Computer/CAD software as it Board for review in May: desirable. Design & Fabrication (Dream It and Build It) relates to architecture and architectural mathematics Projects, Activities, etc.: Architectural-based Intended Audience: The Design and Fabrica- portfolio of 10-12 pieces of Architectural Fo- tion course will be the first course all Tech Ed CAD lll Engineering & Architecture cused 3-D design Principles. Comparable to CTE students will participate in. As such, it [Computer Aided Design] a College course in Architectural Design and has no prerequisite. Prerequisite/Selection Process: CAD II or Modeling. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Design & Fabrication Instructional Focus: Individualized Projects. Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Students are expected to be able to work • Students will be able to demonstrate basic Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit independently as an adult member of the engineering design skills using CAD software. Major Outcomes: class. Course work will receive a separate • Students will demonstrate understanding Architectural: grade from the teacher in addition to a of the four career pathways and explore rating from the College Board. one pathway in depth by designing and • Architectural design • Advanced CAD skills fabricating a product in that pathway. Wood Technology I Mechanical: • Students will demonstrate understanding Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Designing machine parts, tools, & equip. of the materials (properties and selection) Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, art credit • Revolutions, Rotations, and Perspectives and processes used in product fabrication. Major Outcomes: Instructional Focus: Computer/CAD software • Students will demonstrate the ability to • Knowledge of tools and equipment of correctly program/code CNC and 3D Projects, Activities, etc.: Production of woodworking/safe use drawings for personal project; Drawings printing equipment. • Knowledge of various woods and lumber of mechanical parts and devices • Students will demonstrate the safety atti- • Finishing materials and procedures tudes and procedures required in the use Instructional Focus: Computer/CAD software • Abrasives and hardware of fabrication materials and equipment. as it relates to engineering Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of • Students will experience and be able to smaller pieces of furniture or cabinets articulate the critical attributes of manu- Instructional Focus: Introduction to wood- facturing careers needed to be successful working through hands-on activities with the in MN businesses and industries. application of real-world mathematics

94 High School Registration Guide Wood Technology II AC Carpentry: Framing SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Prerequisite/Selection Process: Wood Technology I [BHS only] AND ENGINEERING Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Home Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Maintenance class is strongly recommended Electronics I Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Advanced machine woodworking techniques Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Cabinetry skills Students can also earn 2 college credits [AC] Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Woodworking Major Outcomes: • Analysis of electronic circuits project with drawer and door construction • Exterior Framing • Design of electronic circuits Instructional Focus: Advanced woodworking • Roofing • Robot construction and programming through hands-on activities and projects with • Window & Exterior Door Installation • Application to home, work and leisure activities the application of real-world mathematics Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of a 3 Projects, Activities, etc.: Electronic projects bedroom home! vary from school to school Wood Technology III Instructional Focus: Math-related program Instructional Focus: General electricity and Prerequisite/Selection Process: Wood Technology II understandings are addressed; hands-on electronics introduction to electricity and electronic-related materials Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 experience and use of power tools with Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, art credit emphasis on mathematical concepts related to carpentry. Electronics II Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: Electronics I, • Skills for larger assembly-type projects AC Carpentry: Interior Structure completion of Algebra is preferred • Furniture design [BHS only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION • Advanced machine operation, hardware Prerequisite/Selection Process: Home Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit application, finishing techniques, joinery Maintenance class is strongly recommended Major Outcomes: construction project of your choice with Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Discrete, integrated circuits teacher’s approval Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Construction of electronic circuits Projects, Activities, etc.: Project of your Students may also earn 2 college credits [AC] • Analysis of electronic circuits choice with teacher’s approval Major Outcomes: • Robot construction and programming Instructional Focus: Advanced woodworking • Interior Framing Projects, Activities, etc.: Electronic projects through hands-on activities and individual • Mechanicals Instructional Focus: Advanced electricity and project design with the application of • Electrical electronics introduction to electricity and real-world mathematics • Insulation electronic-related mathematics • Drywall Home Maintenance Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of a 3 MANUFACTURING Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 bedroom home! Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Instructional Focus: Math-related program Metal Technology I Major Outcomes: understandings are addressed; hands-on [Not available at AndHS] • Learn how to build outdoor structures experience and use of power tools with Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 • Learn how a house is “put together” emphasis on mathematical concepts related Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit • Correctly use hand and power tools to carpentry. Major Outcomes: • Learn how to replace and maintain elec- • Oxy-Acetylene Welding [OAW] trical fixtures, drywall, tile, plumbing fix- AC Carpentry: Finishing • Sheet Metal / Bench Metal tures and other common home [BHS only] • GMAW / SMAW Welding maintenance issues. Prerequisite/Selection Process: Home • Foundry Projects, Activities, etc.: Sawhorse, mockups, Maintenance class is strongly recommended • Plasma Cutting shed construction, computer simulations and Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Projects, Activities, etc.: Welding skills, weld- demonstrations, and other projects. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit ing techniques, project based sheet metal Instructional Focus: Hands-on experiences Students can also earn 2 college credits [AC] and foundry, design and complete project and use of tools with emphasis on mathemat- Major Outcomes: using metal forming tools and welding. ical concepts related to home maintenance • Interior finishing Instructional Focus: Introduction to the metal • Exterior finishing fabrication industry with emphasis on metal Projects, Activities, etc.: Construction of a forming, precision, mathematics, and joining 3 bedroom home! techniques through lab work. Instructional Focus: Math-related program understandings are addressed; hands-on experience and use of power tools with emphasis on mathematical concepts related to carpentry.

High School Registration Guide 95 Metal Technology II Trade and Industrial Internship Program [Not available at AndHS] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Related Prerequisite/Selection Process: technology subjects are recommended; Metal Technology I application during grade 11 Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Credit: Up to three credits available [0.5 Major Outcomes: credit per trimester for seminar, 0.5 credit • Advanced Welding Techniques in OAW, per trimester for work]; students may enroll GMAW, and SMAW for up to three trimesters which is preferred • TIG welding Mild Steel by employers/internship sites • Flame Cutting Major Outcomes: • Lathe Operation • General employment skills Projects, Activities, etc.: Design and make projects • On-the-job success could include, but is Instructional Focus: In depth look at the not limited to, employment in careers such metal fabrication industry with emphasis on as auto mechanics, graphics, electrical, precision, metal forming, mathematics, and drafting, cabinetry, machine operations, joining techniques through lab work. metal fabrication, construction, or welding Projects, Activities, etc.: Community service, Metal Technology III leadership opportunities and skills competition [Not available at AndHS] Instructional Focus: The seminar portion focuses on work-related topics and school TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Prerequisite/Selection Process: Metal Technology II sponsored work sites provide for early Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 release and graduation credit Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA Major Outcomes: • Mill Operation • TIG on Aluminum • Planning design • Individual Project • Specialization in metal working area Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work, Individual project Instructional Focus: In-depth look at the Metal fabrication industry with emphasis on precision, mathematics, measuring, ma- chining, and advanced welding techniques.

96 High School Registration Guide WORLD LANGUAGES REQUIRED COURSES GRADES PREREQUISITES American Sign Language I 9, 10, 11, 12 American Sign Language II 9, 10, 11, 12 American Sign Language I Honors American Sign Language III 10, 11, 12 American Sign Language II French I 9, 10, 11, 12 French II 9, 10, 11, 12 French I Honors French III 10, 11, 12 French II Honors French IV 11, 12 Honors French III Coll Honors College French IV [BHS or CRHS only] 11, 12 Honors French III AP French V [Not Available at CPHS] 11, 12 Honors French IV German I 9, 10, 11, 12 German II 9, 10, 11, 12 German I Honors German III 10, 11, 12 German II

Honors German IV 11, 12 Honors German III WORLD LANGUAGES AP German V [Not Available at CPHS] 11, 12 Honors German IV Spanish I 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish II 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish I Honors Spanish III 10, 11, 12 Spanish II Hispanic Studies I Honors Spanish III Honors Spanish IV 11, 12 Honors Spanish III Coll Honors College Spanish IV [AHS only] 11, 12 Honors Spanish III AP Spanish V [Not Available at CPHS] 11, 12 Honors Spanish IV

For additional CHPS options in World Language, see IB section.

American Sign Language I American Sign Language II Honors American Sign Language III Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: American Prerequisite/Selection Process: American Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Sign Language I Sign Language II Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Communicate using basic skills in social Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit and/or work situations Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: • Basic skills in creating sign communica- • Respond with confidence to routine social • Develops vocabulary, conversational tion based on learned/memorized sign situations competence, and grammatical knowl- vocabulary and grammar • Narration, description and elaboration of edge with a total immersion approach • Exploration of deaf culture topics related to background, family, and • Introduces increasingly complex grammati- Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and interests/hobbies cal aspects including those unique to ASL large group communication activities • Greater understanding of deaf culture • Discusses Deaf culture, literature, Instructional Focus: Skill building in receptive and deaf history sociolinguistics aspects, and history and expressive sign related to everyday situ- Projects, Activities, etc.: Role-playing and • Respond with confidence to routine social ations that might occur when conversing presentations to enhance communication situations using ASL skills • Narration, description, and elaboration of Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of topics related to background, family, and communication skills through implementa- interests/hobbies tion of learned skills into novel language Projects, Activities, etc.: Role-playing and pre- expressions, increased receptive language sentations to enhance communication skills skills Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of communication skills through implementa- tion of learned skills into novel language expressions, enhanced receptive, and expressive language skills

High School Registration Guide 97 French I Honors French IV • Understanding spoken French in various Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors conversational situations Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit French III • Reading newspaper and magazine Major Outcomes: Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 articles, contemporary fiction and non- • Communicate about everyday topics Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit technical • Basic sentence structure Major Outcomes: writings without the use of a dictionary • Cultural awareness of French-speaking • Commitment to language use and interest • Fluently and accurately expressing ideas countries in culture orally and in writing Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and • Language study with an increased use of • AP test at completion of the course large group communicative activities which authentic materials offered, not required may include: alphabet, numbers, greetings, • Oral and written emphasis • Cultural awareness family, clothing, and school Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta- Projects, Activities, etc.: Instructional content Instructional Focus: Skill building in speak- tion, student led communicative activities on will reflect interests shared by the students ing, listening, reading, and writing topics which may include: travel, restaurants, and the teacher [the arts, current events, lit- hotels, news media, art, history, literature, erature, sports, and so forth]. In addition to French II and music standard textbooks and anthologies, materi- Prerequisite/Selection Process: French I Instructional Focus: Proficiency-based study als might include audio and visual materials, WORLD LANGUAGES newspapers, magazines, and contemporary Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a literature. Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit variety of media Instructional Focus: The course seeks to Major Outcomes: develop language skills that are useful in • Increasing ability to communicate and Coll Honors College French IV themselves and that can be applied to vari- comprehend spoken and written French [BHS & CRHS only, concurrent enrollment with St. Cloud State University] ous activities and disciplines rather than • Addition of past tense being limited to any specific body of subject Prerequisite/Selection Process: Grade 11 • Cultural awareness of French-speaking matter. Extensive practice in the organization students [GPA in the top 33% of class] and countries and writing of compositions should also be Grade 12 students [GPA in the top 50% of Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and emphasized. large group communicative activities which class]; Honors French III. Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 may include: posters, dialogues, skits, food, German I city, house, and travel Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit [success- Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Instructional Focus: Skill building in speak- ful completion can earn 4 college credits] Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit ing, listening, reading and writing with Major Outcomes: Major Outcomes: emphasis on verb tense control • Commitment to language use and interest in culture • Communicate about everyday topics • Basic sentence structure Honors French III • Language study with an increased use • Cultural awareness of German-speaking Prerequisite/Selection Process: French II of authentic materials countries Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • Oral and written emphasis Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta- large group communicative activities which Major Outcomes: tion, student led communicative activities on topics which may include: travel, restaurants, may include: alphabet, numbers, greetings, • Intensive use and comprehension of family, clothing, and school language hotels, news media, art, history, literature and music Instructional Focus: Skill building in speaking, • Additional verb tenses Instructional Focus: Proficiency based study listening, reading, and writing • Production of compound and complex of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a sentences variety of media German II • Cultural awareness Prerequisite/Selection Process: German I Projects, Activities, etc.: Oral presentations, AP French V Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 role playing, composition, and readings on Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit topics which may include: body parts, daily [Not available at CPHS] Major Outcomes: routines, clothing. and animals Prerequisite/Selection Process: French IV. • Increasing ability to communicate and Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of Students are expected to take the AP exam comprehend spoken and written German language use, implementing skills in class for college placement after completion of ...... • Addition of past tense activities, building on prior knowledge this course. Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 • Cultural awareness of German-speaking Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit countries Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and • Exclusive use of the French language large group communicative activities which • Having a strong command of vocabulary may include: posters, dialogues, skits, food, and structure city, house, and travel

98 High School Registration Guide Instructional Focus: Skill building in speaking, • Reading newspaper and magazine Honors Spanish III listening, reading, and writing with emphasis articles, contemporary fiction and Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish II on verb tense control non-technical writings without the use Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 of a dictionary Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Honors German III • Fluently and accurately expressing ideas Major Outcomes: Prerequisite/Selection Process: German II orally and in writing • Intensive use and comprehension of Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 • AP test at completion of the course of- language Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit fered, not required • Additional verb tenses Major Outcomes: • Cultural awareness • Production of compound and complex • Intensive use and comprehension of Projects, Activities, etc.: Instructional content sentences language will reflect interests shared by the students • Cultural awareness • Additional verb tenses and the teacher [the arts, current events, lit- Projects, Activities, etc.: Oral presentations, • Production of compound and complex erature, sports, and so forth]. In addition to role playing, composition and readings on sentences standard textbooks and anthologies, materi- topics which may include: body parts, daily • Cultural awareness als might include audio and visual materials, routines, clothing, and animals newspapers, magazines, and contemporary Projects, Activities, etc.: Oral presentations, Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of literature. role playing, composition and readings on language use, implementing skills in class topics which may include: body parts, daily Instructional Focus: The course seeks to activities and building on prior knowledge WORLD LANGUAGES routines, clothing, and animals develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to vari- Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of Hispanic Studies I ous activities and disciplines rather than language use, implementing skills in class [AHS only] being limited to any specific body of subject activities, building on prior knowledge Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Span- matter. Extensive practice in the organization ish III A and III B or placement exam results. and writing of compositions should also be Honors German IV emphasized. Intended Audience: Students entering Span- Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors ish IV and or Spanish V who wish to take German III their Spanish abilities to the next level, be it Spanish I Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 for college and or career aims, by studying Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Spanish for a full academic year. Also for Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: students who desire to maintain the abilities Major Outcomes: • Commitment to language use and they acquired through level III, but don’t • Communicate about everyday topics interest in culture have room in their schedule for more than • Basic sentence structure • Language study with an increased use one trimester. • Cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking of authentic materials Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit countries • Oral and written emphasis Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta- • Ability to participate in an immersive large group communicative activities which tion, student led communicative activities on Spanish language experience while may include: alphabet, numbers, greetings, topics which may include: travel, restaurants, examining the Spanish-Speaking world. family, clothing, and school hotels, news media, art, history, literature, Students will learn by exploring unit Instructional Focus: Skill building in and music essential questions through thematically speaking, listening, reading, and writing Instructional Focus: Proficiency-based study organized unit topics. of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a • Ability to demonstrate Spanish at an Spanish II variety of media intermediate-mid level as defined by Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish I ACTFL’s Performance Descriptors for AP German V Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Language Learners via real-world unit performance evaluations. [Not available at CPHS] Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Ability to demonstrate emerging under- Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Major Outcomes: standing of cultures of the Hispanic world German IV. Students are expected to take • Increasing ability to communicate and by completing real-world unit perform- the AP exam for college placement after comprehend spoken and written Spanish ance evaluations with emphasis on verb completion of this course. • Addition of past tense tense control Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 • Cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit countries Major Outcomes: Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and • Exclusive use of the German language large group communicative activities which may include: posters, dialogues, skits, food, • Having a strong command of vocabulary city, house, and travel and structure Instructional Focus: Skill building in • Understanding spoken German in various speaking, listening, reading, and writing conversational situations with emphasis on verb tense control

High School Registration Guide 99 Honors Spanish IV AP Spanish V Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors [Not available at CPHS] Spanish III Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Spanish IV. Students are expected Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit to take the AP exam for college placement Major Outcomes: after completion of this course. • Commitment to language use and Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 interest in culture Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit • Language study with an increased use of Major Outcomes: authentic materials • Exclusive use of the Spanish language • Oral and written emphasis • Having a strong command of vocabulary Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta- and structure tion, student led communicative activities on • Understanding spoken Spanish in various topics which may include: travel, restaurants, conversational situations hotels, news media, art, history, literature, • Reading newspaper and magazine arti- and music cles, contemporary fiction and non-tech- Instructional Focus: Proficiency based study nical WORLD LANGUAGES of vocabulary, grammar, and culture using a writings without the use of a dictionary variety of media • Fluently and accurately expressing ideas orally and in writing Coll Honors College Spanish IV • AP test at completion of the course [AHS only, concurrent enrollment with offered, not required St. Cloud State University] • Cultural awareness Prerequisite/Selection Process: Grade 11 Projects, Activities, etc.: Instructional content students [GPA in the top 33% of class] and will reflect interests shared by the students Grade 12 students [GPA in the top 50% of and the teacher [the arts, current events, lit- class]; Honors Spanish III. erature, sports, and so forth]. In addition to Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 standard textbooks and anthologies, materi- Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit [success- als might include audio and visual materials, ful completion can earn 4 college credits] newspapers, magazines, and contemporary Major Outcomes: literature. • Commitment to language use and Instructional Focus: The course seeks to interest in culture develop language skills that are useful in • Language study with an increased use themselves and that can be applied to vari- of authentic materials ous activities and disciplines rather than • Oral and written emphasis being limited to any specific body of subject Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta- matter. Extensive practice in the organization tion, student led communicative activities on and writing of topics which may include: travel, restaurants, compositions should also be emphasized. hotels, news media, art, history, literature, and music Instructional Focus: Proficiency based study of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a variety of media

100 High School Registration Guide Contact INFORMATION CAREER AND HIGH SCHOOL Kim Pavlovich COLLEGE SPECIALIST PRINCIPALS Director of Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction ANDOVER ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL 763-506-1135 HIGH SCHOOL Becky Brodeur [email protected] Eric Feigum 763-506-8401 [email protected] 763-506-8551 SPECIALTY SCHOOL [email protected] ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATORS Mike Farley ANOKA 763-506-6200 Laura BeMent-Jaroscak HIGH SCHOOL Coordinator, Center for Science, [email protected] Colleen Neary Technology, Engineering, Arts and 763-506-6273 ANOKA-HENNEPIN Math [STEAM] 763-506-6399 [email protected] TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Nancy Chave [email protected] BLAINE 763-506-7400 HIGH SCHOOL [email protected] Jenny Birkmeier Stephanie Nibbe Coordinator, Center for Engineering, ANOKA-HENNEPIN Mathematics, and Science [CEMS] 763-506-6760 REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 763-506-6641 [email protected] Nancy Chave [email protected] CHAMPLIN PARK 763-506-7400 HIGH SCHOOL [email protected] Ashley Brown Coordinator, International Pam Baker BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL Baccalaureate [IB] 763-506-6844 John Phelps 763-506-6912 [email protected] 763-506-6500 [email protected] [email protected] COON RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPLIN PARK HIGH Lana Rice SCHOOL Coordinator, Center for Biomedical Laura Horton Sciences and Engineering 763-506-7220 Michael George 763-506-6800 763-506-7359 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] STEP COON RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL Jill Wolfe Annette Ziegler 763-433-4030 763-506-7100 [email protected] [email protected] SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM [STEP] Jessica Lipa, Director Step Ahead On-line Program 763-506-4000 [email protected]

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