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Planning Guide Course Selection Math Paths • Art • Health • Biomedical Program at • IB at Champlin Park Art Choices Coon Rapids High School High School • Business and Marketing • Mathematics Graduation Checklist • Career Technical • Music Planning Chart Education • Physical Education • CEMS at Blaine • Science Assistance for Students High School • Secondary Technical Specialty School Programs • Driver’s Education Education Program • English as a at STEP Earn College Credit Second Language • Social Studies • English Language Arts Academics • Special Education • Family and Consumer • Technology Education Science After High School • World Language 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Table of CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Message from Superintendent. 1 Introduction to the Registration Guide . 2 PLANNING INFORMATION Planning Guide. 3 High School Math Registration . 4 Arts Choices . 5 Graduation Checklist . 6 Planning Chart. 7 ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS Individual Education Plan (IEP) . 8 Support Services . 8 Section 504 Accommodation . 8 English as a Second Language (ESL) . 8 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science (CEMS). 9 International Baccalaureate (IB) . 10 Biomedical Program . 11 Secondary Technical Program (STEP) . 11 EARN COLLEGE CREDIT Advanced Placement (AP) . 12 Articulated Credit (AC) . 12 Concurrent Enrollment (CE) . 13 Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) . 13 ACADEMICS Weighted Grades, Grade Point Average (GPA) . 14 Honors Graduation Requirements, Academic Letters . 14 Academic Credit Requirement for Activities Eligibility. 14 Academic Probation . 15 State Assessment Requirements . 15 Credit by Assessment. 15 High School Career Centers . 15 AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Admission Requirements and NCAA Initial Eligibility. 16-17 COURSE SELECTION Alphabetized Course Titles By Department . 18-20 Course Selections . 21-83 CONTACT INFORMATION Principal and School Board Contact Information . 84 A Message from ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOLS A FUTURE WITHOUT LIMIT MR. CARLSON 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 opportunity to explore your interests as Educational Service Center you plan for your life after graduation. Our 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303 goal is that every student will experience 763-506-1000 www.anoka.k12.mn.us success in the career path they choose. ADMINISTRATION This registration guide is a helpful guide Dennis L. Carlson outlining the broad range of required and Superintendent elective courses available to you. Please take the time to review the information; Dr. Jinger Gustafson Associate Superintendent, Middle Schools I encourage you to try something new or challenging. Explore the possible career paths that interest you while you are still in school. Jeff McGonigal You can do that by taking a variety of courses and working hard in Associate Superintendent, High Schools them. Ellen Delaney Director of Secondary Curriculum, As you plan your classes, talk your choices over with your family and Assessment, and Instruction ask your teachers for advice. You can also speak with your school counselor or school career and college specialist. Your high school REGISTRATION GUIDE STAFF has dedicated staff who are happy to help you find the courses that Curriculum Assessment and Instruction are right for you. Nancy Hicks Coordination It may seem that adulthood is a long way off, but your school years will go by quickly and you need to make the most of the opportunities High School Representatives Alycia Skogquist, School Counselor we provide. I wish you great success in your remaining school years Andover High School and far beyond. Amy Gardner, School Counselor Sincerely, Anoka High School Annette Paré, School Counselor Blaine High School Nancy Schultz, School Counselor Dennis L. Carlson Champlin Park High School Superintendent Nancy Bjornlie, School Counselor Coon Rapids High School Alyssa Zemple, School Counselor Anoka-Hennepin School Board STEP Tom Heidemann, Chair Marci Anderson, Vice Chair Print Shop and Design Scott Wenzel, Clerk Sue Geisler Supervisor Michael Sullivan, Treasurer Bill Harvey, Director Elaine Guse Jeff Simon, Director Graphic Designer This guide is also available at: www.anoka.k12.mn.us/documentcenter (click on the folder entitled “Registration Guides”). If requested, this document will be provided in an alternate format for individuals with disabilities or in another language for individuals whose primary language is not English. A minimum of three days notice is needed. Please call the Family Welcome Center at 763-433-4680 to request an alternate format or language. © 2014-15 Anoka-Hennepin Schools 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 graduation and when you need to take them. It will also help you choose courses to meet your goals after high school, Key whether you want to get a particular kind of job, go to college, or enlist in military service. Course Title (Title of the course)* Prerequisite: (Courses needed before taking this Here are the parts to this registration guide: course) ■ This introduction will define important terms and Intended Audience: (Grade level when most students answer frequently asked questions take the course) ■ Program options Credit: (Credits earned toward graduation when you ■ The planning guide for graduation gives information pass the course) about district graduation requirements Major Outcomes: (Topics covered in the course) ■ You will also find a graduation Projects, activities, etc.: (Significant learning requirements checklist to track experiences connected to this course) your progress toward graduation Instructional focus: (Describes structures used by ■ Activities eligibility teachers of the course) ■ Assistance for students Co-curricular Connection: (School activities that are ■ Course descriptions give detailed information connected to this course and students may enjoy) about each course offered by the Anoka-Hennepin School District *Codes: ■ After high school AC – Articulated credit; course has both high school For more information about these topics, or any other ques- & community/technical college credit tions you may have, please contact your counselor. See the AP – Advanced Placement; course meets last page of this registration guide for school telephone AP standards; students take a national numbers. exam in May to earn college credit This guide is also available at: CE – Concurrent enrollment; course has both www.anoka.k12.mn.us/documentcenter high school and college credit (click on the folder entitled “Registration Guides”). CIS – College in the Schools; course has both high school and college credit For more information about these topics, or any other H – Honors course questions you may have, please contact your counselor. See the last page of this registration guide for the school IB – International Baccalaureate; course meets telephone numbers. IB standards PLTW – Project Lead the Way; course uses science, technology, engineering, & math concepts 2 High School Registration Guide Planning Guide District Graduation Requirements: State Assessment Requirements: English Language Arts – 4 credits ■ Required passing scores on the Graduation Social Studies – 4 credits Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) in written composition, reading and mathematics Mathematics – 3 credits OR Science – 3 credits ■ Participation in an approved college or career Physical Education – 1 credit assessment such as ACT, Work Keys, Accuplacer, Arts Choice – 1 credit SAT, or ASVAB, submitted by the student and verified Health – 0.5 credits by district personnel. Elective Choice - 10.5 credits Minimum Needed to Graduate – 27 credits REQUIRED CREDIT COURSES CREDIT ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CREDITS CREDIT English Courses Mathematics Courses 3 English 9 1 (see page 4) English 10 1 English 11 1 Science Courses English 12 1 Physical Science 9 1 Chemistry 1 Social Studies Courses Biology 1 Civics 9/Geography 9 1 U.S. History 10 1 Arts Choice 1 World History 11 1 (see page 5 for course options) Econ/US Govt and Politics 12 1 Health Courses Electives 10.5 Health .5 Physical Education Courses Physical Education I .5 Physical Education II .5 Honors Course (H) Honors classes are available in some departments. A course that involves a high level of study and extra Honors courses also meet the requirements for graduation. Honors is for you if: work outside of class. These courses are designated with (H) in the Course Descriptions section. ■ You have a strong interest in the subject ■ Students who complete these courses with a C or ■ You would like to learn at a faster pace above will receive honors credit ■ You are looking for something more challenging ■ All AP and CIS courses are designated as honors ■ You want to be prepared for AP, CIS, IB courses. See page 6 for more information. High School Registration Guide 3 HIGH SCHOOL MATH REGISTRATION 2014-15 Required math coursework (3 credits for graduation) 1 credit Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra (H) ½ credit Algebra with Quadratics (or equivalent) and and 1 credit Geometry or Geometry (H) 1 credit Geometry or Geometry (H) and OR and ½ credit Advanced Algebra or Advanced Algebra