SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL Registration Guide

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1 SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL Registration Guide INSIDE: Registration Information Requirements for Graduation Academic Options Course Descriptions Spring Lake Park High School st Avenue NE Spring Lake Park, Minnesota Phone: SpringLakeParkSchools.org/hs

2 Dear Students; Welcome to Spring Lake Park High School and the school year. Our purpose at Spring Lake Park High School is to prepare each student for a lifetime of success which includes preparation for both college and career. It is estimated that the typical high school graduate will have career changes by the age of 40. This means that every graduate must be skillfully prepared to both train and retrain once they leave high school. As you review this registration information, think carefully about selecting courses that will both challenge and interest you. Think about the courses and grades as they will appear on your high school transcript and how this will reflect the efforts and interests of your high school years and your preparation for a lifetime of successes. Please take the time to read this registration guide thoroughly; discuss it with your parents or guardians and carefully select courses that will best prepare you for a successful future. The course selections that you make now will help us plan for next school year, please choose carefully. On behalf of the entire administrative team, I wish you the best in the coming school year. Regards, Jane Stevenson Principal Our Purpose: High Expectations, High Achievement for All. No Excuses. 2

3 Course Offerings Post Secondary Program Planning Graduation and Academic Honors Post Secondary Connections college courses while in high school Course and Credit Requirements for Graduation by class Schedule Changes General Information p. 10 Art p. 15 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level Art Foundations Art Foundations Electronic Easel / 1006 AP Art Studio 2D / Ceramics Ceramics Ceramics Studio / 1016 AP Art Studio 3D / Intro to Photography-Level Black & White Traditional Photography- Level Black & white Studio Photography-Level Digital Darkroom / 1026 AP Photography Portfolio 2D / 1027 No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Art Foundations 1, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Art Foundations 1, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Art Foundations 1&2, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Ceramics 1, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Ceramics 2, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Ceramics 1&2, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. 35mm film camera needed or camera rental fee, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Intro to Photo (level 1); 35mm film camera needed or rental fee, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. B&W Photo (level 2), 35mm film camera needed or rental fee. No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Intro to Photo (level 1), No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. B&W Photo (level 2&3) and Digital Darkroom, 35mm film camera needed or rental fee, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Intro to Yearbook Y Yearbook & Publication Y Yearbook Theme Development Y World of Crafts No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Y /1036/ AP Art History 1037 Register for all three classes, Offered every 2 years, next in Business, Marketing & Technology p. 18 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites & Notes Arts Grade Level Accounting Accounting 2 Accounting Intro to Business Graphic Design Y Sports &Entertainment Marketing Small Business Management *Upcoming 10 th graders must have instructor approval 10* Personal Money Management Web Design Knowledge of Microsoft applications helpful but not required Y

4 Family and Consumer Sciences p. 19 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level Foods No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee Creative Foods Foods, No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee Y World of Foods 1 Creative Foods or instructor s consent, No fee for basic projects, Y additional projects may incur a project based fee World of Foods 2 World of Foods 1 or instructor s consent, No fee for basic projects, Y additional projects may incur a project based fee Child Development A First Aid/CPR is recommended but not required Child Development B Child Development A, First Aid/CPR is recommended but not required Industrial Technology p. 20 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level Consumer Auto & Transportation Auto Systems Auto systems Auto Systems Intro to Woodworking & Materials Intermediate Woodworking & Materials Advanced Woodworking & Materials No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Intro to Woodworking; No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Intermediate Woodworking; No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee Y Y Y Furniture Design & Const. Advanced Woodworking; Fee depends on project Y Language Arts p. 21 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level / 1101 / 1102 Language Arts 9 Register for all 3 terms / 1104 / 1105 Honors Language Arts 9 Register for all 3 terms; NOTE: This is an honors level course for advanced readers and writers; summer reading list is required / 1111 / 1112 Language Arts 10 Register for all 3 terms / 1114 / 1115 Honors Language Arts Speech Honors Speech Theater American Literature 1 Register for all 3 terms; NOTE: This is an honors level course for advanced readers and writers; summer reading list is required. A grade of C or better in HLA9 or B or better in LA9 is recommended. Performance class: One term of speech, honors speech, or theater is required for all 11 th graders. Performance class: One term of speech, honors speech, or theater is required for all 11 th graders. Performance class: One term of speech, honors speech, or theater is required for 11 th graders. Note: Theater does not meet NCAA requirements. One term of American Literature 1 or Honors American Literature 1 is required for all 11 th graders

5 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level Honors American Literature 1 One term of American Literature 1 or Honors American Literature 1 is required for all 11 th graders. Note: A grade of C or better in HLA10 or B or better in LA10 is highly recommended. This is an 11 honors level course for advanced readers and writers; summer reading list is required American Literature 2 One term of American Literature 2 or Honors American Literature 11 2 is required for all 11 th graders Honors American Literature Senior Literature Honors Senior Literature Senior Writing Honors Senior Writing One term of American Literature 2 or Honors American Literature 2 is required for all 11 th graders. Note: A grade of C or better in HLA10; B or better in LA10. This is an honors level course for advanced readers and writers; summer reading list is required. One term of Senior Literature or Honors Senior literature is required for graduation. One term of Senior Literature or Honors Senior Literature is required for graduation. Note: This is an honors level course for advanced readers. One term of Senior Writing or Honors Senior Writing is required for graduation. One term of Senior Writing or Honors Senior Writing is required for graduation. Note: This is an honors level course for advanced writers Contemporary Literature Meets requirement for senior English elective Creative Writing Meets requirement for senior English elective Great Plays Meets requirement for senior English elective Humanities Film Studies / 1141 / 1142 AP English Meets requirement for senior English elective. NOTE: This is an honors level course for advanced readers. Meets requirement for senior English elective. NOTE: Film Studies does not meet NCAA requirements. Register for all 3 terms; NOTE: This is an honors level course for advanced readers and writers; summer reading list is required. A grade of B or better in Honors American Literature or A- or better other writing and literature courses is highly recommended. Three terms of AP English will fulfill all literature and writing requirements for 12 th graders Mathematics p. 24 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level / 1201 / 1202 Quadratic Algebra Algebra 1, register for all 3 terms / 1204 / 1205 Geometry Quadratic Algebra (Algebra 1 part B), register for all 3 terms / 1253 / 1254 Honors Geometry Register by Administration/dean / 1207 / 1208 Algebra 2 Geometry; register for all 3 terms / 1210 / 1211 Algebra 2/ Trigonometry Geometry; register for all 3 terms / 1213 / 1214 Pre-Calculus Algebra 2/ Trig; register for all 3 terms / 1216 / 1217 AP Calculus Algebra 2/Trig, and Pre-Calculus; register for all 3 terms / 1219 / 1220 AP Advanced Calculus AP Calculus, register for all 3 terms / 1222 / 1223 AP Statistics Algebra 2 or Alg.2/Trig; register for all 3 terms; B- or better in Algebra 2 recommended By placement Quadratic Algebra Concepts Quadratic and Elective credit; Administration/dean placement Does not meet high school math NCAA requirement Topics in Probability Algebra Topics in Statistical Studies Algebra Topics in Trigonometry Algebra Computer Science for 21st Century A Computer Science for 21st Century B Algebra 2/Trig; trimester elective course Computer Science for 21st Century A; trimester elective course

6 Music p. 27 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level / 1301 / 1302 Varsity Band Completion of 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grade band; new students welcome with teacher consent; register for all 3 terms. Fee: $25 Y / 1304 / 1305 Concert Band Audition, register for all 3 terms; new students welcome with teacher consent Y / 1307 / 1308 Symphonic Band Audition, register for all 3 terms Y / 1310 / 1311 Wind Ensemble Audition, register for all 3 terms; wardrobe fee Y / 1313 / 1314 Jazz Ensemble Audition, register for all 3 terms (Zero Hour Course) Y World Percussion Ensemble Y / 1321 / 1322 Varsity Choir Wardrobe fee, register for all three terms Y / 1324 / 1325 Concert Chorale Audition, wardrobe fee, register for all three terms Y / 1327 / 1328 Parkaires Vocal Ensemble Audition, wardrobe fee, register for all 3 terms (Zero Hour Course) Y Opportunities in Emergency Health Care (OEC) p. 29 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level First Aid & CPR CPR Certification available Self Defense for Women Females only Nursing Assistant- Registered Fees: see description;2 hr. daily class; may earn 4 college credits EMT 1 Emergency Medical Responder (Formerly First Responder) First Aid & CPR Certification strongly recommended, Cert. available, may earn 4 college credits, 2 hr class Emergency Medical Responder- strongly recommended, or CPR/Healthcare provider certification required, 2 hr class EMT 2 EMT 1, 2 hr. class Cert. available, may earn 9 college credits for EMT 1 & 2, Medical Internship 1 EMT 1 & 2, Uniform required Medical Internship 2 EMT 1 & 2, Uniform required Medical Internship 3 EMT 1 & 2, Uniform required See Instructor 1 See Instructor 1 See Instructor Emergency Medical Responder Lab/Service Learning Course EMT 1 Lab/Service Learning Course EMT 2 Lab/Service Learning Course Optional course for any student concurrently enrolled in course 1353 Optional course for any student concurrently enrolled in course 1354 Optional course for any student concurrently enrolled in course

7 Physical Education & Health p. 32 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level Teen Health Challenges See Dean Hybrid Teen Health Challenges 1 This hybrid course is a mix of online and classroom sessions that will take place outside the normal school day. (Zero Hour Course) To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible Teen Health Challenges 2 Teen Health Challenges I See Dean Hybrid Teen Health Challenges2 This hybrid course is a mix of online and classroom sessions that will take place outside the normal school day. (Zero Hour Course) To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible Service Learning for Healthy Community Trimester general elective course Physical Education This hybrid course is a mix of online and classroom sessions that will take place outside the normal school day. (Zero Hour 1 See Dean Hybrid Physical Education 1 Course) To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible Physical Education See Dean Hybrid Physical Education 2 This hybrid course is a mix of online and classroom sessions that will take place outside the normal school day. (Zero Hour Course) To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible Team- Fall PE 1 and PE Team- Winter PE 1 and PE Team- Spring PE 1 and PE Beginning Weight Training Intermediate Weight Training- Fall Beginning Weight Training Intermediate Weight Training- Winter Beginning Weight Training Intermediate Weight Training- Spring Beginning Weight Training / 1425 / Advanced Weight Training Inter. Weight Train; register for all 3 courses Coaching and Mentorship ~NEW Trimester elective course Science p. 34 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level / 1501 / 1502 Physical Science Register for all three terms / 1504 / 1505 Honors Physical Science Strong math skills recommended; register for all 3 terms / 1511 / 1512 Biology Register for all 3terms / 1514 / 1515 AP Biology Recommend B- or better in 9th grade Language Arts; register for all 3 terms / 1521 / 1522 Chemistry High school algebra course; register for all 3 terms / 1524 / 1525 Honors Chemistry High school algebra course; register for all 3 terms / 1527 / 1528 AP Chemistry Chemistry or Honors Chemistry; register for all 3 terms / 1531 / 1532 Physics Geometry; register for all 3 terms / 1537 / 1538 AP Physics Honors Physics; register for all 3 terms / 1541 / 1542 Earth Science Register for all 3 terms / 1544 / 1545 Applied Physics Prerequisite: Algebra 1;

8 Social Studies p. 36 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level /1601/1602 Human Geography +Civics Register for all three terms /1604/1605 AP Human Geography + Civics Register for all three terms /1611/1612 US History Register for all three terms /1614/1615 AP US History Register for all three terms; students should have earned a B or better in mainstream geography or a grade of C or better in 10 AP Human Geography / 1631 / 1622 World History A B +Econ (2017) Register for all three terms; Class of /1628/1629 AP World History Meets World History & social studies elective requirement. Recommended that students have passed AP US History or received a C or higher in U.S. History, and received passing scores on state writing and reading exams World History 12 (2016) Meets World History requirement Class of Government Class of Economics (2017) Class of /1625 AP US Gov t & Politics Register for all three terms Students should have earned passing score in AP US History and passing scores on state writing and reading tests Current Issues Meets Social Studies elective requirement Psychology Meets Social Studies elective requirement Sociology Meets Social Studies elective requirement /1644/1645 AP Psychology This is a full year course, extensive reading is required, thus recommend passing score on state writing and reading exams 12 Work Based Learning p. 39 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisite and Notes Arts Grade Level 1-3 See Dean Work Based Learning See Dean Work Based Learning- OJT World Language p. 40 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level / 1701 / 1702 Spanish 1 Register for all 3 courses / 1741 / 1742 Spanish 1-Online ~NEW Register for all 3 courses / 1704 / 1705 Spanish 2 Spanish 1, register for all 3 terms / 1707 / 1708 Spanish 3 Spanish 2, register for all 3 terms / 1710 / 1711 Spanish 4 Spanish 3, register for all 3 terms / 1716 / 1717 Spanish 4-Hybrid ~NEW Spanish 4, register for all 3 terms / 1713 / 1714 AP Spanish 5 Spanish 4, register for all 3 terms / 1721 / 1722 German 1 Register for all 3 terms / 1724 / 1725 German 2 German 1, register for all 3 terms / 1727 / 1728 German 3 German 2, register for all 3 terms / 1730 / 1731 German 4- C.I.S. German 3, register for all 3 terms 12 8

9 Special Program Options p. 42 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level varies See Dean P.S.E.O. Application and approval required See Dean Student Aide Teacher approval required, GPA 2.0 or greater, See Dean Independent Study Application and approval required varies See Dean On-line Learning Application required College Readiness Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level 1 See Dean Academic Center for Excellence (A.C.E.) College Prep Seminar Northeast Metro 916 Program Options Century College p. 42 Credit Course # Course Title Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade Level 2-6 See Dean Animal Science Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Human and Education Services (Child Development Careers) Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Auto Dismantling Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Truck Diesel & Engine Technology Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Computer Networking Specialist Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Design & Digital Media Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Cosmetology Limited enrollment; application required, transportation Y See Dean Dental Occupations Fall start only; limited enroll, application & transportation req See Dean Law Enforcement/ Criminal Just Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Maintenance/ Environmental Care Limited enrollment, application required, transportation See Dean Honors Mentor Connection Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Construction Occupations Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Intro to Engineering Tools and Design Limited enrollment; application required, transportation See Dean Entertainment, E-marketing and Event Planning Limited enrollment; application required, transportation Student Registration Guide Spring Lake Park High School Spring Lake Park Independent School District 16 Please note: The availability of courses described in the SLPHS Registration Guide will be based on registration requests and staffing availability. Because a course is described in this catalog does not guarantee the course will be offered during the school year. 9

10 POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PLANNING GUIDE WHAT IS YOUR GOAL? MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COLLEGE PREPARATION 1 year = 3 credits or 1 year at SLPHS SELECTIVE FOUR TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MN STATE 4 YEAR COLLEGE YEAR INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY PRIVATE 4 YEAR COLLEGE* OF MINNESOTA LANGUAGE ARTS (Composition & Literature) SOCIAL STUDIES (Geography, World &US History ) MATHEMATICS (Geometry, Algebra 2 and beyond) SCIENCE (Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics) WORLD LANGUAGE (2 years of same language) 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 or 4 years 4 years 4 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 4 years 4 years 2 years 2 years 2 or more years FINE ARTS OR WORLD CULTURE 1 year 1 year 1 year TESTING FOR ADMISSION Accuplacer or Placement Test Accuplacer or Placement Test ACT ACT with Writing Or SAT ACT with Writing or SAT Four year college and university admissions counselors strongly recommend students have post-secondary connections courses including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors courses, articulated agreements, and College in the Schools (CIS) courses. The best way to prepare for college is by taking rigorous courses in subjects throughout the four years of high school. Though minimum college entrance requirements are published by all 2-year and 4-year colleges, most colleges highly recommend that students take 4 years of math, and some colleges and universities seek students who have taken advanced science courses as well. Savvy students can minimize college costs by being well prepared when they enter college including strong preparation in core academic areas. * Check with individual colleges to determine their specific requirements. 10

11 Graduation with Academic Honors At the time of commencement, seniors will be recognized in various ways for their cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and for the academic rigor of their coursework: Earned Status GPA Requirement Recognition Graduate Less than 3.0 Blue/white tassel Honors Graduate 3.0 through Gold tassel High Honors Graduate 3.4 through Gold tassel Highest Honors Graduate 3.7 or greater Gold tassel With Academic Distinction 3.7 or greater* Gold tassel/gold shoulder cord A minimum of 29 credits of high rigor coursework are needed for students to graduate with Academic Distinction. At least four of those credits must have been earned in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 of the senior year. The Grade Point Average (GPA) used to calculate graduation honors will be calculated at the end of Trimester 2. Students taking second semester PSEO classes will not have these grades or credits considered unless they are officially posted by the college or university and presented for transfer onto the high school transcript by March 6 rd in the spring of their graduating year. Courses of high rigor include the following courses: All honors courses Pre-Calculus AP Art History AP Calculus Advanced Senior Writing Advanced Calculus Advanced Senior Literature AP Statistics Humanities AP Biology AP English AP Chemistry AP Spanish AP Physics German 4 College in Schools Nursing Asst.-Registered EMT I EMT II First Responder/EMR AP Human Geography AP U.S. History AP Government & Politics AP Psychology AP World History A student may submit a request to be considered as a graduate with Academic Distinction (for example, students who transfer to our school during Gr. 9-12, students taking PSEO courses, or other courses not taught at the high school). Post-Secondary Connections Articulation Agreements with colleges - Courses are taught at Spring Lake Park High School that offer students both high school and college credit. Students are expected to perform at the college level. Students will receive a Certificate of Credit if they meet the college credit requirements. Advanced Placement courses - As an AP student, you are taking part in the most widely accepted college-level academic program available to high school students. Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and AP provides students with an opportunity for learning that goes beyond just facts and figures. The rich course material, classroom discussions and demanding assignments typical of AP courses will help develop the content mastery and critical thinking skills expected of college students. AP courses can help you acquire the skills and habits you'll need to be successful in college. You'll improve your writing skills, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and develop time management skills, discipline, and study habits. College in the Schools - College in the Schools is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. Accreditation guarantees that: Courses offered through CIS are University of Minnesota courses and CIS students earn University of Minnesota credit High school students taking U of M courses through CIS are held to the same academic standards as students on the University campus High school teachers teaching U of M courses through CIS are selected, trained, and continuously supported by University faculty Experience increased academic rigor and develop skills for college success Demonstrate learning over an entire semester/year, not just on a single, high-stakes test 11

12 Class of 2016 Course and Credit Requirements for Graduation Grade 9 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 Language Arts 9 OR Honors Language Arts 9 Math 3 Completion of Quadratic Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is the minimum requirement for graduation Science 3 Physical Science 9 OR Honors Physical Science 9 Social Studies 3 Human Geography OR AP Human Geography Physical Education 1 Physical Education 1* (*May be taken after 9 th grade if students are enrolled in a full year of study in music and world language.) Electives 3-5 Students need 16 credits to be on track to graduate in four years Grade 10 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 Language Arts 10 OR Honors Language Arts 10 Math 3 Completion of Quadratic Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is the minimum requirement for graduation Science 3 Biology OR AP Biology Social Studies 3 U.S. History OR AP U.S. History Health 2 During grades 10, 11, or 12 Teen Health Challenges I and II Physical Education 1 Physical Education 2 Electives 2-4 Students need 32 credits to be on track to graduate in four years Grade 11 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 American Literature 1 & 2 or Honors American Literature 1 & 2, and one English/Language Arts performance course Math 3 Completion of Quadratic Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is the minimum requirement for graduation Science 3 Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, OR Applied Physics Social Studies 3 American Citizenship & Economics OR AP Government + Economics Electives 3-5 Students need 48 credits to be on track to graduate in f our years Grade 12 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 Senior Writing OR Honors Senior Writing, Senior Literature OR Honors Senior Literature, and one senior English/Language Arts elective, AP English Social Studies 2 AP World History OR World History with 1 elective social studies Electives 8-10 Additional Requirements for Graduation Art-based courses During high school, complete 3 arts-based classes. NOTE: Four year colleges require these to be in Art or Music classes. Phy Ed Phy Ed 1 & 2 Health Teen Health Challenges 1 & 2 Testing ACT with Writing 64 Total Credits Required to Graduate 12

13 Classes of 2017, 2018 and 2019 Course and Credit Requirements for Graduation Grade 9 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 Language Arts 9 OR Honors Language Arts 9 Math 3 Completions of Quadratic Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is the minimum requirement for graduation Science 3 Physical Science 9 OR Honors Physical Science 9 Social Studies 3 Human Geography(2) + Civics(1) or AP Human Geography + Civics Physical Education 1 Physical Education 1* (*May be taken after 9 th grade if students are enrolled in a full year of study in music and world language.) Electives 3-5 Students need 16 credits to be on track to graduate in four years Grade 10 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 Language Arts 10 OR Honors Language Arts 10 Math 3 Completions of Quadratic Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is the minimum requirement for graduation Science 3 Biology OR AP Biology Social Studies 3 U.S. History OR AP U.S. History Health 2 During grades 10, 11, or 12 Teen Health Challenges I and II Physical Education 1 Physical Education 2 Electives 2-4 Students need 32 credits to be on track to graduate in four years Grade 11 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 American Literature 1 & 2 OR Honors American Literature 1 & 2, and one English/Language Arts performance course Math 3 Completions of Quadratic Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is the minimum requirement for graduation Science 3 Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, or Applied Physics Social Studies 3 World History A & B + Economics OR AP World History Electives 3-5 Students need 48 credits to be on track to graduate in four years Grade 12 Credits Courses: English/Language Arts 3 Social Studies 2 Electives 8-10 Additional Requirements for Graduation Senior Writing OR Honors Senior Writing, Senior Literature OR Honors Senior Literature, and one senior English/Language Arts elective, AP English Government + 1 Elective; Current Issues, Psychology, Sociology, OR AP Gov t, AP Psychology, OR Economics + Government (If AP World History was taken) Art-based courses During high school, complete 3 arts-based classes. NOTE: Four year colleges require these to be in Art or Music classes. Phy Ed Phy Ed 1 & 2 Health Teen Health Challenges 1 & 2 Testing ACT with Writing 64 Total Credits Required to Graduate 13

14 SCHEDULE CHANGES- For assistance, call Mike Bury Alpha Students (A-D) Don Fineran Alpha Students (E-J) Justine Malecha Alpha Students (K-O) Angie Shea Alpha Students (P-S) Julia Corneil-Smith Alpha Students (T-Z) Kaline Sandven Students with IEPs Adding/Dropping a course prior to the course change deadline Trimester 1: August 26, 2015 Trimester 2: November 20, 2015 Trimester 3: February 26, 2016 In order to drop a course, a student must complete a Course Drop Request Form which must include the student's signature, parent's signature, and teacher's signature. The Course Drop Request Form must be submitted to the student's Dean no later than the last school day prior to the beginning of the course or the Friday before school begins for trimester one courses. Adding/Dropping a course after to the course change deadline Dropping a class is a significant decision, which may have a long-term impact; therefore, before dropping a class, Parent, Student, and Dean involvement is required. The request to drop a course must be made prior to the first day of the class to be dropped unless there are extenuating circumstances (see below). The Course Drop Request Form must be completed prior to the first day of the trimester of which the course is offered and must have all necessary signatures. Dropping a course after the first day of the trimester will be allowed only under the following circumstances: The student does not have the skills or background to be successful in the class. This would be verified by a discussion with the teacher and supported by the parent The student is experiencing significant mental or physical health issues that interfere with the student s success and this can be verified by the student s Dean and supported by the parent The Dean determines there are extenuating circumstances that warrant a course drop An IEP team determines a different course placement or an ELL teacher determines alternate course placement Adding a course will be dependent on available space. Pass/No Credit Policy* At Spring Lake Park High School we want to provide challenging course work for all students. In an attempt to encourage students to take challenging courses, we offer a Pass/No Credit option, according to the guidelines below. Students selecting this option are required to meet with their teacher and Dean. Students choosing the Pass/No Credit option must be willing to meet the rigor of the course. Students must complete all assigned course work, including tests and presentations, with the equivalent of a C or higher to earn credit. Students who do not meet this grade requirement will not receive credit for the class. Students may exercise this policy up to one (1) course per year and up to (3) courses during their academic career at Spring Lake Park High School.*Be aware that some colleges or universities may not view a P as a positive or passing grade on a transcript. Pass/No Credit applies to the following courses: All honors courses AP Art History Honors Senior Writing Honors Senior Literature Humanities AP English AP Spanish German 4 College in Schools Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Advanced Calculus AP Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 14 Nursing Asst.-Registered EMT I EMT II First Responder/EMR AP Human Geography AP U.S. History AP Government & Politics AP Psychology AP World History

15 Course Offerings Art 1001 Art Foundations 1 Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This is a foundation course of drawing and painting concepts. Students will explore the elements of design through projects like figure drawing, portraiture, landscape, and still life. Various media like pastels, markers, B pencils, and paint brushes will be the artist s tools throughout the course. Emphasis will be placed on art history, aesthetics, criticism, as well as studio production Art Foundations 2 Credit: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Art Foundations 1 Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This foundations course continues to explore drawing and painting concepts. Students will be introduced to the principles of design through projects like observational drawing, gesture drawing, grid design, perspective, and a collage self-portrait. Art appreciation will concentrate on major art movements from cave paintings through the Renaissance into modern times Electronic Easel- Adobe Illustrator Credit: 1 Grades: 10, 11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Art Foundations 1 Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Adobe Illustrator is considered the industry standard in today s fast paced world of visual communication and print. The student will learn the in-depth tools of the vector based program and will be able to apply the technology towards creating original pieces of their own designs. Elements and principals of design will be emphasized and applied to sketch compositions. The student will learn to scan their own sketches and recreate the designs using this powerful program. This course is designed for serious students who wish to take their art to the level of digital manipulation. 1005/1006/1007 AP Art Studio 2D Prerequisite: Art Foundations 1 & 2 Grades: 11,12 Type: Full Year elective course; meets arts requirement Credits: 3 Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Portfolio This course is designed to create a fully functional portfolio for the serious art student. The course offers instruction in aesthetics through various art media such as charcoal, ink, pastel, and painting or pottery, sculpture or other 3D designs. The student will tap into their personal artistic skills and refine their true creative style through multi media. An Artist s Statement is required. Student assessment will be based on critiques of work and a final PowerPoint art report or personal PowerPoint portfolio. Students taking this class will be required to work independently on their portfolio. This course will prepare students for submission of a 2D or 3D portfolio to the College Board for Advanced Placement credit Ceramics 1 Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This beginning course in ceramics will introduce the student to clay construction, the use of clay tools and the three hand building methods of clay construction: pinch, slab, and coil Ceramics 2 Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This is the second course in our sequence of ceramics class offerings. Register for this class if you are serious about advancing your skills in pinch, slab, and coil methods. Students will be introduced to throwing clay on the potter s wheel. Students are encouraged to create original works of art. 15

16 Art 1012 Ceramics Studio Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Ceramics 2 Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This is the third course in our sequence of ceramics class offerings and is intended for the ambitious potter and sculptor. Students will be placed in a Ceramics 1 or Ceramics 2 classroom and will be mentoring their peers throughout the course. Students at this third level will create three to four original hand-built pieces and continue to produce wheel thrown pottery. 1015/1016/1017 AP Art Studio 3D Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 & 2 Grades: 11, 12 Type: Full Year elective course; meets arts requirement Credits: 3 Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Portfolio This course is designed to create a fully functional portfolio for the serious art student. The course offers instruction in aesthetics through various art media such as charcoal, ink, pastel, and painting or pottery, sculpture or other 3D designs. The student will tap into their personal artistic skills and refine their true creative style through multi media. An Artist s Statement is required. Student assessment will be based on critiques of work and a final PowerPoint art report or personal PowerPoint portfolio. Students taking this class will be required to work independently on their portfolio. This course will prepare students for submission of a 2D or 3D portfolio to the College Board for Advanced Placement credit Intro to Photography (Level 1) Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Intro to Photography is a foundations course exploring the science and history of photography. Students will gain an understanding of how reflective light is captured through various science experiments; which include building their own pinhole camera and capturing imagery through the science of the camera obscura. Students will learn the basics of the camera system and apply their knowledge of apertures and shutter speeds to capture light using a traditional 35mm single lens reflex camera. Students are advised to bring in a traditional 35mm camera. A limited number of cameras are available to rent at an additional cost Black & White Traditional Photography (Level 2) Credits: 1 Grades: 10, 11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Intro to Photography(Lvl 1) Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This course is for the serious photographer who wishes to take up photography as a hobby or profession. Traditional 35mm film is explored at a more rigorous pace, challenging the student to apply elements and principles of composition while learning advances techniques of camera use to create desired effects in their images. Advanced darkroom techniques are introduced with the use of filters and dodging and burning. Students should have access to a traditional 35mm SLR FILM camera. Newer cameras should have settings that manually control ISO, F/stops and shutter speeds. There are a limited number of cameras available for rental during the trimester Black & White Studio Photography (Level 3) Credits: 1 Grades: 11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: B&W Trad Photo (Lvl 2) Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This course challenges the serious student with advanced use of the camera in a variety of different lighting conditions including the use of studio lights. Students will be exploring creative methods to manipulate prints in the darkroom and produce a portfolio of work. Students should have access to a traditional 35mm SLR FILM camera. Newer cameras should have settings that manually control ISO, F/stops and shutter speeds. There are a limited number of cameras available for rental during the trimester. 16

17 Art 1024 Digital Darkroom Credits: 1 grades: 10,11,12 Type: trimester elective Course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Intro to Photography Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Photoshop is the digital answer to manipulating images and producing special effects on prints. The computer becomes the darkroom and is a powerful tool in creating imagery while using today s standards in the design industry. Students will be using devices such as ipads, consumer digital cameras and professional SLR digital camera to capture images; then applying the techniques in Adobe Photoshop to enhance their compositions. Students must have an understanding of how to manipulate and capture images with a SLR camera, prior to taking this class. Some standard lessons will be done with images provided for the student on formative assessments given throughout the course. Summative assessments will require the student to produce original images; using some type of camera or device. 1025/1026/1027 AP Photography Portfolio 2D Credits: 3 Grades: 12 Type: Full Year elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Black & White Studio Photography (Level 3) & Digital Darkroom (Please talk to instructor if interested in this class) Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Portfolio This is a full year course with a concentration on developing and producing a portfolio of work to be presented to the AP CollegeBoard in the spring of a student s senior year. The course offers instruction on aesthetics and requires the students to prepare an Artists Statement. Student assessment will be based on critiques of work and the final portfolio. Students taking this class will be required to work independently on their portfolio. This course prepares the student for the rigorous AP portfolio submission criteria to the CollegeBoard for Advanced Placement credit. Portfolios will be submitted in the 2D AP Portfolio category. Course fee will be based on actual materials used (varies by portfolio) Intro to Yearbook Credits: 1 per trimester Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; can be taken more than once; meets arts requirement Fee: none This course is a foundation class which the student will learn the artistic skills, computer applications, and rewarding task of completing the school yearbook. We will also focus on the production and business aspects of the actual final production. There is a wide range of opportunities and multiple tasks to be expected such as: creative photography, caption writing, layout and design, business skills, and organizational skills Yearbook & Publication Credits: 1 per trimester Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; can be taken more than once; meets arts requirement Fee: none In this second level course of the series, the student will develop their design and layout skills. The student will apply their skills and knowledge towards final production of the yearbook. Students will have the opportunity to revise and polish their work to meet higher standards of quality Yearbook Theme Development Credits: 1 per trimester Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; can be taken more than once; meets arts requirement Fee: none In this advanced level of the series, the student will explore and develop a higher understanding of design and conceptual work. The student will have the opportunity to contribute towards the theme and final layout designs of the following school year. The student is highly encouraged to enroll in Yearbook and Publication the following year to continue their work. The student has the opportunity to earn leadership roles on the main yearbook staff and to earn a varsity letter World of Crafts Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Travel through the world learning about how other cultures make three-dimensional projects like mosaics, lacquer box painting, candle making, yarn basket coiling, dream catchers, and jewelry beading techniques. Students will have hands on experience of each technique which was passed on from generation to generation. In addition, we will explore the art of music and food traditions from each country. 17

18 Art 1035/1036/1037 AP Art History Credits: 3 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course, register for all three trimesters Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible; upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. There is no studio work in this course! Advanced Placement Art History is designed to introduce highly motivated students to the historical understanding and cultural aspects of painting, sculpture, and architecture. * Fall study is from 10,000 B.C A.D. Winter study is from Spring study is from 1600-present time. * Course is offered every other year. Course will next be offered in Business Marketing & Technology 1051 Accounting 1 Credits:1 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course This course covers the concepts and principles of accounting as they relate to financial statements of a single proprietorship. The course will cover a broad range of accounting principles. This includes special journals, posting, trial balancing, work sheets, financial statements, adjustments, and closing ledgers. This course is strongly recommended for students who will be pursuing a business major in college Accounting 2 Credits: 1 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Accounting 1 This course will be a continuation of Accounting 1. The accounting principles taught in this course includes an in-depth study of accounting principles, procedures, and techniques used in keeping financial records for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Students must take Accounting 1 prior to taking this course. This course is strongly recommended for students who will be pursuing business in college Intro to Business Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Students will cover the basic concepts of general business subjects including business ethics, human resources, business law, international business, business communication and management. Students will gain an understanding of the characteristics and organization of a business. Students will solve case problems involving business situations, working in management groups, and current issues in business today Graphic Design Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Glossy magazines, CD covers, logos, advertisements, product packaging, computer imaging -- all are composed of images, design and printed words that work together to sell products and services. Initially, students develop an understanding of color, composition, design, and typography skills. Students will be trained in creative problem-solving along with effective business skills in each graphic design project. Computer knowledge is helpful but not required Sports & Entertainment Marketing Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Sports Marketing is a unique and specialized course designed for students with an interest in the sports industry. In this class, students will explore the world of sports marketing, including the promotion of sports and the use of sports as a marketing tool for other businesses. We will examine the economic impact of sports and entertainment as well as endorsements, sponsorships, product development, licensing, image, sales, promotion, pricing and more. 18

19 Business Marketing & Technology 1056 Small Business Management Credits: 1, 2, 3 Grades 10**11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course OR can be taken as a yearlong course. Students will learn how to run a small business by operating Panther Planet. Students will take on the role of employees and managers and will be responsible for all aspects of store operation, including staffing, supervision, store maintenance, cash register and money handling procedures, customer service, purchasing, and inventory management and accounting. Each month students will work on their speaking and presentation skills presenting to the Board of Directors in groups. **Upcoming 10th grade students must receive permission from Business Teacher if they are interested in taking the course Personal Money Management Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Do you know how to open a checking or savings account? How do you write a check? Does money slip through your fingers as fast as you can earn it? The knowledge of money management and banking services can provide you with the skills to deal with financial matters. Topics covered include budgeting, credit cards, opening and using a checking and savings account, borrowing money, filling out tax forms and making consumer-smart decisions. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the role of personal money management and how he/she can handle money wisely in day-to-day living. Computer technology and guest speakers are used to enhance this course Web Design Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Students learn how to create Internet Web pages using Adobe Dreamweaver. The Internet is used as a resource for researching and gathering information and images to be incorporated into the students web pages. Students learn imaging programs that create special effects with digital images. Basic knowledge of word processing is assumed. Students will also work with graphic and image editing programs to create, edit, and enhance new or existing photos. Knowledge of Microsoft Application is helpful. Family and Consumer Sciences 1070 Foods Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This is a course in introductory food preparation. The foods course is for the student who wishes to develop basic cooking skills along with the ability to make the best consumer and nutritional choices for their lifestyle. Emphasis is on practical lab experiences in cooking and nutrition. Some of the units covered include: nutrition, cookies, quick breads, yeast breads, fruits and vegetables, pastry and meal preparation Creative Foods Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Foods Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Enjoy eating out and entertaining? Students will use their creative skills in this advanced course and prepare foods with an added flair. Students will have the opportunity to prepare desserts, garnishes, appetizers, soups, salads, candy, meat and more! Students will also explore the Culinary Arts career field. A variety of guest speakers enhance the course content World of Foods 1 Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Creative Foods Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Students experience cultural diversity as they travel around the world in just twelve weeks (and never leave SLP). Students can broaden their creative talents and appreciate new flavors and dishes. Students learn how recipes and their ingredients link cultures. The course will reflect food customs and preparation as we explores the cultures and foods from across America, as well as the cultures and foods from the countries of France, Italy, China, and Mexico and more. 19

20 Family and Consumer Sciences 1074 Child Development A Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: None; Frist Aid/CPR course recommended *Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 may earn 3 articulated college credits by completing BOTH Child Development A and B with a grade of B or higher through Saint Paul College. This course is designed to give students the skills necessary for effectively caring for, working with, and/or parenting children. Students will learn about the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children, birth to preschool. Other topics will include parenting, guidance and discipline, prenatal development, pregnancy, birth and learning theories. Students will have the opportunity to experience and study children in a playschool/preschool setting. This is a great course for students interested in careers in teaching, social work, psychology, pediatrics, early childhood education, parenting education and human services Child Development B Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Child Development A *Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 may earn 3 articulated college credits by completing BOTH Child Development A and B with a grade of B or higher through Saint Paul College. This course will give students the chance to explore the developmental areas of the child from birth to 6 years of age. Students will learn about brain research and development; importance of play and effective childcare and child care settings. Students will have the opportunity to experience and observe children in a playschool setting, as well as a chance to conduct some outside observations of playschools/preschools. Industrial Technology- Auto 1080 Consumer Auto & Transportation Credits: 1 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: None Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This course develops consumer awareness of the automotive field. The course covers basic automotive repair and consumer information, as well as non-mechanical employment in the automotive field. Topics covered are preventive maintenance, and do-it-yourself repairs, abbreviations, torque-specs, continuity, VIN numbers, and complete vehicle inspection Auto Systems 1 Credits: 1 Grade: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Prerequisite: None This one hour course is designed for the student who wants to explore the automotive field or receive preparatory job training. Content will include auto fundamentals, general skills and tires and brakes Auto Systems 2 Credits: 1 Grade: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: None Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This one hour course is a continuation of Auto Mechanics and is designed for the student who wants to explore the automotive field or who seeks to receive job-preparatory training. Content will include topics such as cooling and heating, battery charging systems and tune-up procedures Auto Systems 3 Credits: 1 Grade: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: None Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. Students will further explore the opportunities in the automotive field and increase personal automotive skills while further preparing for employment in the field. Content will include electrical and ignition systems, and final drive assessments. 20

21 Industrial Technology- Woods 1091 Intro to Woodworking & Materials Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Fee: No fee for basic projects; additional projects may incur a per project fee. This is an introductory course designed to give students a basic understanding of machine safety and operations. Students will have training and access to selected power tools in the shop Intermediate Woodworking & Materials Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Intro to Woodworking Meets arts requirement Fee: Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This course is designed to give students further opportunity to refine their woodworking skills. Students will continue and expand training and access to all the power tools of the shop. Students will move on to more intermediate furniture projects Advanced Woodworking & Materials Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Intermediate Woodworking Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project based fee. This course is designed to expand and refine students woodworking skills. Students will have training and access to all the power tools of the shop. By the end of the year, students who have completed the required projects will learn how to design and construct their own independent projects Furniture Design & Construction Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Advanced Woodworking Fee: Fees will be based on a per project basis This is an advanced course designed to give the students a more in depth understanding of machine safety and operations. Students will study furniture design and then design and construct a piece of furniture. Teacher approval of the design is required prior to construction. Language Arts 1100/1101/1102 Language Arts 9 Credits: 3 Grade: 9 Type: Full-year required course; register for all three terms Language Arts 9 allows students to explore many themes in literature by reading and analyzing short stories, non-fiction, poetry, drama and novels. The ability to analyze literature and support ideas with specific, relevant proof is stressed throughout the course. Students will continue to develop their writing skills through a workshop-based course focusing on the Six Traits of Writing. 1103/1104/1105 Honors Language Arts 9 Credits: 3 Grade: 9 Type: Full-year required course; register for all three terms Note: Students are advised to consult with an English teacher before registering. To be successful in this course, student will demonstrate excellent comprehension while independently reading, use knowledge of academic writing skills and sentence structures, and work independently both in and out of school. Summer reading list is to be completed before the start of course. Honors Language Arts 9 parallels the L.A. 9 course by exploring similar themes and selections. The ability to evaluate literature and support ideas with specific, relevant proof is stressed throughout the course. Enrichment activities include challenging reading selections and exercises in analytical and critical thinking. Students demonstrate mastery of learning targets via trimester-length projects, and develop writing skills through a workshop-based course based on the Six Traits of Writing. 21

22 Language Arts 1110/1111/1112 Language Arts 10 Credits: 3 Grade: 10 Type: Full-year required course; register for all three terms Language Arts 10 focuses on the themes of choices, heroes, and identity. Students explore these themes in literature by reading short stories, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and novels. The course also features a technical reading and writing unit, a creative writing unit, and an independent research paper unit - all of which are intended to best prepare students for the 11th and 12th grade curriculum. 1113/1114/1115 Honors Language Arts 10 Credits: 3 Grade: 10 Type: Full-year required course; register for all three numbers. Note: A grade of C or better in HLA9; B or better in LA9 is highly recommended. Summer reading list is to be completed before the start of course. Students are advised to consult with an English teacher before registering. Students in this course demonstrate excellent comprehension while independently reading and the ability to do a large amount of work independently both in and out of school. Honors Language Arts 10 parallels Language Arts 10 by exploring similar themes and selections. The course provides acceleration and enrichment to meet the needs of students who grasp concrete material quickly and who benefit from greater intellectual challenges. Enrichment activities include additional reading assignments, exercises in critical and analytical thinking, and projects that require demonstration of mastery of course content through application Speech Credits: 1 Grade: 11 Type: One trimester required course; choose speech, honors speech, or theater Speech gives students an opportunity to gain skills, confidence, and fluency in public speaking. Students develop an understanding of both basic communication principles and public speaking strategies by applying these concepts to a variety of speeches Honors Speech Credits: 1 Grade: 11 Type: One trimester required course; choose speech, honors speech, or theater Students are advised to consult their English teacher before registering for this course. Honors Speech parallels Speech by focusing on the same basic communication principles and speaking strategies. The course offers enrichment through the analysis of great speeches, the exploration of rhetoric, and the development of peer evaluation skills Theater Credits: 1 Grade: 11 Type: One trimester required course; choose speech, honors speech, or theater Theater gives students an opportunity to gain skills, confidence, and fluency in public performance. Students also have the opportunity to learn other skills such as choreography, costume and set design, and technical skills (sounds and lighting). **This course does not meet NCAA requirements for Division 1 and 2 athletes at present American Literature 1 Credits: 1 Grade: 11 Type: One trimester required course; choose American Literature 1 or Honors American Literature 1 Students analyze the distinctive features of the writing produced by various major American writers of the 1800s and early 1900s and examine the historical period and literary movements that influenced them Honors American Literature 1 Credits: 1 Grade: 11 Note: A grade of C or better in HLA10; B or better in LA10 is highly recommended. Summer reading list is to be completed before the start of course. Type: One trimester required course; choose American Literature 1 or Honors American Literature 1 This course is recommended for students bound for four-year colleges or universities who have been successful in honors courses in the past or have been recommended for honors by a Language Arts teacher. Students in this course will explore the writings of selected American authors from the 19th century, and will be provided with an accelerated and more traditional curriculum. This course offers enrichment for students who grasp material quickly and who benefit from greater intellectual challenges. Enrichment activities include research and literary analysis, and the study of additional literary selections. 22

23 Language Arts 1127 American Literature 2 Credits: 1 Grade: 11 Prerequisite: American Literature 1 Type: One trimester required course; choose American Literature 2 or Honors American Literature 2 Students analyze the distinctive features of the writing produced by various major American writers of the mid to late 1900s and examine the historical period and literary movements that influenced them Honors American Literature 2 Credits: 1 Grade: 11 Prerequisite: Honors American Literature 1 Note: A grade of C or better in HLA10; B or better in LA10 is highly recommended. Summer reading list is to be completed before the start of course. Type: One trimester required course; choose American Literature 2 or Honors American Literature 2 This course is recommended for students bound for four-year colleges or universities who have been successful in honors courses in the past or have been recommended for honors by a Language Arts teacher. Students in this course will explore the writings of selected American authors from the 20th century, and will be provided with an accelerated and more traditional curriculum. This course offers enrichment for students who grasp material quickly and who benefit from greater intellectual challenges. Enrichment activities include research and literary analysis, and the study of additional literary selections Senior Literature Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One-trimester course; choose Senior Literature or Honors Senior Literature Students in Senior Literature will explore works of fiction and non-fiction drawn from various sources of world literature. Students will read and think critically about each work as they prepare to respond in writing and engage in class discussion Honors Senior Literature Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One-trimester course; choose Senior Literature or Honors Senior Literature Note: Summer reading list is to be completed before the start of course. This is an honors-level course for advanced readers. Students in Honors Senior Literature will explore fiction and non-fiction texts comparable to those studied in post-secondary settings. Students will be expected to think critically and respond in both formal and informal modes of expression common to post-secondary coursework Senior Writing Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One-trimester course; choose Senior Writing or Honors Senior Writing Students in Senior Writing will produce a variety of works in preparation for post-graduation writing demands. Students in this course will work independently, with the instructor, and with one another to become more confident, skillful writers Honors Senior Writing Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One-trimester course; choose Senior Writing or Honors Senior Writing This is an honors- level course for advanced writers. Students in Honors Senior Writing will produce a variety of compositions commonly required in post-secondary education and training. Students in this course will be required to complete much of their work independently in order to meet deadlines 1134 Contemporary Literature Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One trimester course; meets senior English elective requirement Contemporary Literature will allow students to explore a variety of recently written fiction, nonfiction, and poetry and analyze these works for a variety of purposes. Students will also write formal and informal responses to the literature in the course. 23

24 Language Arts 1135 Creative Writing Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One trimester course; meets senior English elective requirement Creative Writing will introduce students to basic techniques and structures of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, and will provide them with the opportunity to write their own short works. Students will analyze short stories, poems, and essays as models for their own creative writing Great Plays Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One trimester course; meets senior English elective requirement Great Plays is a study of drama from its beginnings in ancient Greece. Possible authors to be studied include Sophocles, Shakespeare, Moliere, Ibsen, O'Neill, Williams, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Shaw, Chekhov, and Wilson. This course has a historical basis but deals with many contemporary values. Students will write a required literary analysis Humanities Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One trimester course; meets senior English elective requirement This is an honors level course for advanced readers. This course focuses on analyzing the connections between art, literature, music, philosophy and history during the Classics, Middle Ages, and early Renaissance (1st-15th Century AD). Students will explore these connections through the study of architecture, sculpture, visual art, film, music, and literature Film Studies Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One trimester course; meets senior English elective requirement Film Studies focuses on the fundamentals of film language, theories, techniques, and genre. Students analyze realistic, classical, and formalistic films. A research project on the style of a film director or a film concept is required. Students will learn the basics of video editing and produce a short project, like a commercial. ** This course is not approved for NCAA requirements for Division 1 and 2 athletes. 1140/1141/1142 AP English 12 Credits: 3 Grade: 12 Type: Year-long course; register for all three trimesters Note: A grade of A or B in Honors-level course or an A or A- in previous English classes is highly recommended. Students should have passed the MCA Reading and Writing tests, should be capable and willing readers, and have a good working vocabulary. Summer reading list is to be completed before the start of course. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. AP English 12 has three trimester components: The first, AP Literature A, focuses on British literature from the 16th century on; the second, AP Literature B, focuses on writers from all corners of the globe and their cultural perspectives; the third, AP Composition, focuses on recognizing and using elements and modes of expository writing effectively. Although students are not required to take either of the AP tests, the content and test prep ready students to succeed on these two AP tests. Students are strongly advised to consult their English teacher before registering for this year-long course. Mathematics Quadratic Algebra Concepts Credits: 6-3 Algebra 1 credits and 3 elective credits Grades: 9 Type: Full year course covering concepts in algebra and supporting students through individualized math interventions. Registration by Dean/Administrator placement. This is a two part course. The course is a continuation of the Algebra course started in 8th grade that delivers traditional algebraic content using a problem-based approach. It has strong threads woven throughout the course on multiple representations and the meaning of a solution. A major focus of the course is to develop multiple strategies to solve problems and to recognize multiple ways of understanding concepts, especially as it pertains to quadratic and exponential functions. Students will also maintain knowledge of linear functions gained in Linear Algebra. In part two of this course students will focus on innovative problem solving techniques. 24

25 Mathematics 1200 / 1201 / 1202 Quadratic Algebra Credits: 3 Grades: 9 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Linear Algebra This course is a continuation of the Algebra course started in 8th grade that delivers traditionally rigorous algebraic content using a problem-based approach. It has strong threads woven throughout the course on multiple representations and the meaning of a solution. A major focus of the course is to develop multiple strategies to solve problems and to recognize multiple ways of understanding concepts, especially as it pertains to quadratic and exponential functions. Students will also maintain knowledge of linear functions gained in Linear Algebra / 1204/1205 Geometry Credits: 3 Grades: 9,10 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Quadratic Algebra The course is structured around problems and investigations that build spatial visualization skills, conceptual understanding of geometry topics, and an awareness of connections between different ideas. It emphasizes several big ideas in an integrated algebra/geometry context. The key concepts addressed in this course are: inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, construction, symmetry, transformations, congruence, similarity, Pythagorean Theorem, area, volume, and right triangle trigonometry / 1253/1254 Honors Geometry Credits: 3 Grades: 9,10 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Quadratic Algebra Honors Geometry covers the same targets as Geometry, but explores the concepts at a deeper level. This course is designed for students who are planning on becoming future scientist and mathematicians. Like Geometry, the course is structured around problems and investigations that build spatial visualization skills, conceptual understanding of geometry topics, and an awareness of connections between different ideas. In this course the students are encouraged to investigate, conjecture, and then prove, to develop their reasoning skills. 1206/ 1207/1208 Algebra 2 Credits: 3 Grades: 11,12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Geometry The course is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding of algebra topics. Students become comfortable with using general equations to represent functions and relations as well as with interpreting general equations to describe a situation. In particular, they develop the connections between and among the various core ideas of the course. Students are encouraged to investigate, form conjectures, and then justify their thinking to develop their reasoning skills. 1209/1210/1211 Algebra 2/ Trigonometry Credits: 3 Grades: 9,10,11 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Geometry This course includes all content and concepts taught in Algebra 2, but at a faster pace to allow for units on the study of trigonometry. The course is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding of algebra topics. Students become comfortable with using general equations to represent functions and relations as well as with interpreting general equations to describe a situation. In particular, they develop the connections between and among the various core ideas of the course. Students are encouraged to investigate, form conjectures, and then justify their thinking to develop their reasoning skills. Students will study circle trigonometry and learn basics needed for work in Pre-Calculus. 1212/1213/1214 Pre-Calculus Credits: 3 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig Recommendation: Students should have completed all 3 core courses, Algebra 1 part B, Geometry, and Algebra2 + Trigonometry with a C average or higher. This course is designed to prepare college-bound students for a first course in calculus. The course develops basic understandings and manipulative skills that are essential for a study of calculus. 1215/1216/1217 AP Calculus Credits: 3 Grades: 11,12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Recommendation: Students should have completed Pre-Calculus with a minimum of a C average. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of the AP Exam. This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. These can be found at the College Board website Calculus is designed for the highly advanced math 25

26 student. It is a very desirable course for college-bound students, particularly those interested in a technical science or business career. At the end of this course students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam. Mathematics 1218/1219/1220 AP Advanced Calculus Credits: 3 Grades: 12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB Recommendation: Students should have completed AP Calculus AB with a minimum of a B average. Post-secondary Connection: College credit available upon successful completion of the AP Exam. This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. These can be found at the College Board website Advanced Calculus is designed to prepare students for the AP calculus examination (part BC). The year begins with a review of Calculus AB topics and then continues into the study of parametric and polar functions, sequences and series, and Taylor polynomials. 1221/1222/1223 AP Statistics Credits: 3 Grades: 11, 12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig Recommendation: Students should have completed all 3 core courses (Alg 1, Geom, and Alg 2) with a C average or higher Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of the AP Exam. This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. These can be found at the College Board website This course is for students who have completed their math requirements for graduation and are looking to continue their study of mathematics beyond what is required. Students in this class are likely considering a four-year college degree in the areas such as business, science, or psychology. At the end of this course students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam. This course is not recommended for students who earned less than a B- in Algebra II/Trig Topics in Probability Credits: 1 Grades: 11,12 Type: Trimester course Prerequisite: Algebra 2 This course will cover topics such as general counting techniques (fundamental counting, principle, factorial, permutation, combination, and tree diagram), experimental probability, conditional probability, multiplication and addition rules for probability, Baye s Theorem, discrete probability distributions and measures of variability 1231 Topics in Statistics Credits: 1 Grades: 11,12 Type: Trimester course Prerequisite: Algebra 2 This course will introduce topics in statistical studies including displays of data (bar charts, line graphs, dot plots, cumulative frequency distributions, etc.), measures of central tendency and measures of variability. Statistical inference including confidence intervals and z and t tests will be covered Topics in Trigonometry Credits: 1 Grades: 11,12 Type: Trimester course Prerequisite: Algebra 2 This course will cover topics including but not limited to right triangle trig., the laws of Sine s, and Cosines, the unit circle, graphs of basic trigonometric functions and their transformations will be covered as well as problem-solving using trigonometric ratios Computer Science for 21 st Century A Credits: 1 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig This course is an introductory course into computer science and computer programming. Students will learn basic programming structures and commands which can be used to create aps and games. Simple graphics will be explored. Along with programming techniques, students will study historical, current, and future aspects of computers Computer Science for 21 st Century B Credits: 1 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Computer Science for 21 st Century A This course is a continuation of Computer Science for 21 st Century A. Topics will include: advanced programming techniques, advanced graphics, and advanced program development. 26

27 Music- Instrumental 1300/1301/1302 Varsity Band Credits: 3 Grade: 9 Type: Full year course, register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Successful completion of 6, 7 or 8 th gr. band Meets arts requirement Fee: Approx. $25 uniform (one time cost), instrument rentals are available for larger instruments. Varsity Band is made up of an ensemble of approximately 50 students. Students must have a proficient understanding of their individual instruments (instrument fingerings, percussion rudiments and tone production) as well as basic ensemble skills such as pitch recognition and rhythm counting. Students will also receive individual or small group lessons and be individually evaluated multiple times each trimester. New students are welcome with teacher consent. 1303/1304/1305 Concert Band Credits: 3 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course, register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Membership by audition Meets arts requirement Fee: Instrument rentals are available for larger instruments. Concert Band is an ensemble of approximately 40 musicians. Students must have a proficient understanding of their individual instruments (instrument fingerings, percussion rudiments and tone production) as well as basic ensemble skills such as pitch recognition and rhythm counting. Students will also receive individual or small group lessons and be individually evaluated multiple times each trimester. New students are welcome with teacher consent. 1306/1307/1308 Symphonic Band Credits: 3 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course, Register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Membership is by audition Meets arts requirement Fee: Instrument rentals are available for larger instruments Symphonic Band is an ensemble of approximately 50 musicians. Students must have a proficient understanding of their individual instruments (instrument fingerings, percussion rudiments and tone production) as well as basic ensemble skills such as pitch recognition and rhythm counting. Students will also receive individual or small group lessons and be individually evaluated multiple times each trimester. 1309/1310/1311 Wind Ensemble Credits: 3 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course, Register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Membership is by audition Fee: Wardrobe Fee: $25; Instrument rentals are available for larger instruments Meets arts requirement Wind Ensemble consists of approximately 50 musicians. Students must have a proficient understanding of their individual instruments (instrument fingerings, percussion rudiments and tone production) as well as basic ensemble skills such as pitch recognition and rhythm counting. Students will also receive individual or small group lessons and be individually evaluated multiple times each trimester. 1312/1313/1314 Jazz Ensemble Credits: 3 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course -register for all three trimesters; meets arts requirement Fee: Instrument rentals are available for larger instruments Prerequisite: Director permission & concurrent registration in an ensemble Jazz Ensemble is made up of approximately 20 students composed of fives saxophones, five trumpets, five trombones and a standard rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass, drums). The course it dedicated to the performance and study of jazz & Latin music. Course also includes jazz music theory and a large improvisational component World Percussion Ensemble Credits: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Trimester course; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: None Fee: None This is a one trimester class offered to all graders interested in learning and performing 5-7 different drumming techniques and styles from West Africa and the Caribbean. Students will play in large and small ensembles on a variety of percussion instruments. Students will be able to read and perform basic rhythmic concepts, as well as hear and repeat a variety of rhythmic styles. 27

28 Music- Choral 1320/1321/1322 Varsity Choir Credits: 3 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course register for all three trimesters; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Membership for freshmen is by either middle school teacher recommendation or by evaluation with the director. Fee: $25 wardrobe fee, participants must purchase choir polo or t-shirt for approximately $15-$20 The Varsity Chorus is a group of approximately 60 students of various grade levels and abilities. Students will perform a variety of vocal literature including, but not limited to, traditional choral repertoire, multicultural music and American popular music. 1323/1324/1325 Concert Chorale Credits: 3 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course -register for all three trimesters; meets arts requirement Prerequisite: Membership is by audition with the director. Fee: $25 wardrobe fee, participants must also purchase choir polo or t-shirt for approximately $15-$20 The Concert Chorale is a group of approximately students of various grade levels with a thorough knowledge of vocal technique and a high degree of self-discipline. Students will perform a variety of vocal literature including, but not limited to, traditional choral repertoire, multicultural music and American popular music. 1326/1327/1328 Parkaires Vocal Ensemble Credits: 3 Grade: 9,10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course - register for all three trimesters Meets arts requirement Fee: $25 wardrobe fee, participants must also purchase choir polo or t-shirt for approximately $15-$20 Prerequisite: Membership is by audition with the director and concurrent registration in another ensemble. The Parkaires is a group of approximately students of various grade levels with a thorough knowledge of vocal technique and a high degree of self-discipline. Students perform American popular music from various genres and time periods with an occasional choreography component included in the performance. Please note: The availability of courses described in the SLPHS guide will be based on registration requests and staffing availability. Because a course is described in this catalog does not guarantee the course will be offered during the school year. 28

29 Opportunities in Emergency Health Care (OEC) The OEC program is an award-winning medical education program that provides extensive opportunities for students interested in serving others in the healthcare field. Opportunities are available in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare, fire departments, and related jobs as part of the First Aid, EMR, NAR and EMT programs. The Spring Lake Park High School OEC program presently holds the State title in Emergency Medical. This program truly changed my life; there is nothing like it out there. You can t really grasp the full impact until you are part of it It s more than just exploring the medical field, or figuring out your major; it s a bond and an experience that completes and enhances your entire high school adventure. M.S SLPHS Graduate The following opportunities are available through the OEC program: Earn state and national certifications College credit in three different courses o Emergency Medical Responder 4 credits through Century College articulation o Emergency Medical Technician 9 credits through Century College articulation o Nursing Assistant-Registered 4 credits through Century College articulation Tuition savings up to $1,100 or more Skills and certifications that can lead to employment in clinics, hospitals, ambulances, nursing homes, home healthcare, fire departments, etc. Competition opportunities in various EMS events. Each student is held to a high personal and professional standard 1351 First Aid/ CPR Credits: 1 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Type: One trimester course This is an entry level course that prepares students to perform life-saving skills until healthcare professionals arrive. This course offers opportunities to get out of your seat and apply learning with practical scenarios. This class is strongly recommended, but not required for the other OEC classes. The course is a lot of fun as you learn more than just basic first aid skills SLP graduate. * Certifications available: -American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED -AAOS/ECSI First Aid Certification Self Defense for Women Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: One trimester elective course Prerequisite: Females only This course provides frank discussion about rape, assault, and harassment. Topics include: psychology of attacks, personal awareness, assertiveness, middle ground defense, physical resistance and weapons. This course requires students to use considerable physical effort in applying various self-protection techniques along with a focus on personal strength development Nursing Assistant Registered Credits: 2 (2 hr. class) Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course; two hour course Students are exposed to medical terminology, medica fioms, and anatomy and physiology as it relates to aging and long term care. Students will learn how to assist and relate to and care for residents at a long term care facility. A Nursing Assistant certification is a requirement for most college nursing programs. The required service project facilitates teamwork and a chance to see how service directly affects the lives of others. Course requirements: ~Purchase own medical scrubs ~Provide own transportation to clinical sites ~Complete a service project during the course 29 ~Complete a minimum of 19 clinical hours at a long-term care facility (most hours during the school day) ~Students need to be 16 years old by end of the course Fees: Students are required to purchase medical scrubs. Students wishing to complete the Nursing Assistant State certification test must cover the testing cost of $178. Fund-raising and one scholarship is available to assist the student to reduce costs. Note: Any student hired by a nursing home within six months of passing the test will be eligible for reimbursement of the test fee from the State of Minnesota. Post-secondary Connection: Four (4) articulated college credits are available upon successful completion. Students will follow the Minnesota Department of Health guidelines for Nursing Assistant-Registered training. Students will be eligible for the State Certification test at the end of the trimester.

30 Opportunities in Emergency Health Care (OEC) 1353 Emergency Medical Responder- 2 hrs. Credits: 2 (2 hr. class) Grade: 11, 12 Type: One trimester elective course; 2hour block Note: First Aid & CPR Certification is recommended but not required. This course follows the 2010 national EMR curriculum. Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible for the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification. This course provides the EMR student the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patient care until ambulance personnel arrive at the scene. Students will have the opportunity to apply their skills at school and community events, plus a four-day emergency care retreat in Amery, WI is an optional part of the course. At this retreat, students will apply their skills in mock emergencies, learn from, and network with a variety of healthcare, fire, and law enforcement professionals. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take a National Registry Emergency Medical Responder exam. The EMR certification is required for any firefighter or police officer in the State of Minnesota. Course requirements include completion of a minimum of 10 community service/skill lab hours to be completed outside the school day. Students may enroll in the Emergency Medical Lab/Service Learning course to meet lab/event hour requirements for certification and receive additional credit. Post-secondary Connection: Four college credits available upon successful completion. *Certifications available: -American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR -Minnesota State First Responder 1354 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 Credits: 2 (2 hr. class) Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course; 2 hours / 2 credits; first of two courses Note: The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course #1353 is strongly recommended, but not required. Fee: $20 for Department of Human Services background check for hospital clinicals and fire department ride-alongs The EMT-1 course is designed to prepare students for all aspects of emergency patient care and other emergency professional occupations. Career opportunities in ambulances, emergency departments, law enforcement, treatment centers, security services, rescue teams, and emergency response teams are some of the future opportunities for successful students. Ten lab/service learning hours are required as part of the course. (The EMT Lab/Service Learning Course # 0521 is optional for students wanting to complete at least 40 lab or service hours for an additional credit.) The EMT 1 class begins a two trimester sequential course for certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) upon reaching the age of 18. Post-secondary Connection: Nine articulated college credits with Century College are available upon successful completion of EMT 1 & 2 with a grade of B- or better. *Certifications available for American Heart Association CPR /First Aid Instructor 1355 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 2 Credits: 2 (2 hr. class) Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course, 2 hours / 2 credits. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EMT1 Fees: -$35 for EMT skills exam -$70 for National Registry of EMT exam (optional for national EMT certification), -Uniform consisting of black pants and white dress shirt highly recommended This is the second half of the course which meets the new National EMS Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes assessment-based education and medical interventions. Ambulance calls will be staged for students on a routine basis. Potential ride-alongs may be available with a fire department along with Urgency Department clinical observations. Students are encouraged to participate in the optional four day emergency care retreat in Amery, WI, where they will apply their skills by working simulated emergencies out of an ambulance, learn from and network with healthcare, fire and law enforcement professionals. Ten lab/service learning hours are required as part of the course. (The EMT Lab/Service Learning Course # 0522 is optional for students wanting to complete at least 40 lab or service hours for an additional credit.) Post-secondary Connection: Articulation agreement with Century College for up to 9 credits with a B- better. Students must successfully complete EMT 1 & 2 for college credit. Certifications available: -National Registry/State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Technician -American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor 30

31 1356 Medical Internship 1 Credits: 2 (2 hr. class) Grades: 12 Type: Trimester elective course, 2 hours / 2 credits Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in EMT 1 & 2 Fees: EMT uniform required for clinical experiences, own transportation Students who have successfully completed EMT 1 & 2 have the opportunity to expand their medical experience by participating in internships in their field of interest. Classroom content will include the American Heart Association CPR and First Aid instructor course, teaching one community CPR or first aid class as part of CPR instructor certification. Units on, EMT skills evaluation, and development of a video skill library are included. Internships can include ambulance (must be 18 y/o), emergency department, and other clinical settings. Classroom content will include review of EMT skills and content, basic precepts of Search and Rescue, Significant emphasis is placed on leadership as intern students are expected to work with and mentor the EMR students. Intern students are expected to assist at after school labs, evaluating student skills and running scenarios. This course is taught by OEC faculty and ancillary staff, including paramedics, registered nurses, and others Medical Internship 2 Credits: 2 (2 hr. class) Grades: 12 Type: Trimester elective course, 2 hours / 2 credits Prerequisite: Grade of C or better Medical Internship 1 Fees: EMT uniform required for clinical experiences, own transportation Significant emphasis is placed on leadership as intern students are expected to work with and mentor the EMT students. Units on sports medicine, set up and teach a first aid unit to elementary school students, a term paper on a current healthcare issue, and completion of a personal portfolio that includes their accomplishments in the medical field, as well as a resume will be completed during the course. Interns will assist with CPR training at Westwood Middle School. Intern students are expected to assist at after school labs, evaluating student skills and running scenarios, and to facilitate state competition practices for EMT students. The course is taught by OEC faculty and ancillary staff, including paramedics, registered nurses, and others Medical Internship 3 Credits: 2 (2 hr. class) Grades: 12 Type: Trimester elective course, 2 hours / 2 credits Prerequisite: Grade of C or better Medical Internship 1 Fees: EMT uniform required for clinical experiences, own transportation Classroom content will include advanced medical training in IV administration, EKG placement and interpretation, endotracheal intubation, and ambulance operations. Curriculum will cover Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and students will work toward the successful completion of a simulated cardiac arrest Mega Code. This course is taught by OEC faculty and ancillary staff, including paramedics, registered nurses, and others. See Dean Emergency Medical Lab/Service Learning Credit: 1 elective concurrent with Emergency Medical class Course Requirements: 40 lab/service hours, and 5 patient contacts are required per course. Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician 1 & 2 and Medical Internship students will have the opportunity to acquire additional elective credit while being concurrently enrolled in an Emergency Medical course. Lab class is offered up to 2 days per week after school. Multiple opportunities to obtain actual patient experience with hands-on learning are offered at a variety of clinical venues including the Twin Cities Marathon, Spring Lake Park varsity football games and more. Additional experiences will take place in community and athletic events and potentially police and fire department ride-alongs as well as the fall and spring EMS retreat experience. Students will be awarded the additional credit at the end of trimester if criteria have been met. Students have the opportunity to earn Service Learning credit for each Emergency Medical taken. 31

32 Physical Education and Health 1401 Teen Health Challenges 1 Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester required course This is the first trimester of a two-trimester sequential program. This course is a general study of individual and community health. Units covered in this trimester are consumer and community health, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy sexual development. See Dean Hybrid Teen Health Challenges 1 Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester required course; hybrid version hybrid version-independent online work combined with mandatory faceto-face classroom time. The face-to- face classroom sessions will take place outside of the regular school day (classes meet Zero hour). Students will investigate and explore the foundations of basic health topics ranging from decision-making, critical thinking, nutrition, relationships including human sexuality, and they will explore current health issues weekly. Note: To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full year of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible Teen Health Challenges 2 Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester required course Prerequisite: Teen Health Challenges I This is the second trimester of a two-trimester sequential program. This course is a general study of individual and community health. Units covered this trimester are mental and emotional health and addiction studies with a chemical/drug use emphasis. See Dean Hybrid Teen Health Challenges 2 Credits: 1 Grades: 11,12 Type: Trimester required course; hybrid version-independent online work combined with mandatory face-to-face classroom time (classes meet Zero hour). Students will investigate and explore the foundations of basic health topics including; mental/emotional health and addiction studies with chemical/drug use emphasis. Note: To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full year of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible Service Learning for Healthy Communities ~ Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course This course will be an active education experience. While helping the surrounding community, you will be able to learn how to take responsibility for improving the equality of life for you personally and for others in your community. You will do meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich your learning experience. This course will take place off-site at times. It may also help when applying for colleges, scholarships or jobs- showing that you have done some volunteer work in the community PE 1 Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester required course Students will be introduced to health related fitness concepts (muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular fitness, body composition, and flexibility) and activities to promote fitness. Individual and team-centered activities will be used to develop fitness as well as learn and reinforce skills, strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students will evaluate personal fitness for strengths and areas of need. It is recommended that students complete this course in the 9 th grade. See Dean Hybrid PE 1 Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester required course; hybrid version with both face-to-face contact and independent work online. Classroom (face-to-face) sessions will take place outside the regular school day (classes meet Zero hour). Students will learn, apply and evaluate the 5 components of fitness as well as heart rate assessment. Students will engage in multiple types of physical activity. Note: To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full year of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible. 32

33 Physical Education and Health 1412 PE 2 Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester required course Students will continue to develop skills, knowledge and strategies through a variety of individual and team-centered lifetime activities. Recreational and lifetime activities are included in this course. Strength training and aerobic exercise will be incorporated to promote personal fitness. Students will evaluate personal fitness and set fitness goals. See Dean Hybrid PE 2 Credits: 1 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Trimester required course; hybrid version with both face-to-face contact and independent work online. Classroom (face-to-face) sessions will take place outside the regular school day (classes meet Zero hour). Students will learn, apply, and evaluate personal fitness goals and plans to improve their health and encourage life-long fitness. Note: To be eligible for a hybrid course, students must also be in Music and World Language (full year of each), Special Education, or EL courses. Please see Deans to see if you are eligible Team- Fall Credits: 1 Grades: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 1 and PE 2 This is a co-ed class for juniors and seniors who have the skill, knowledge and desire to compete in team based activities at a higher level. Possible Activities: Fall Razzle Football, Tennis, Volleyball & Softball Team- Winter Credits: 1 Grades: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 1 and PE 2 This is a co-ed class for juniors and seniors who have the skill, knowledge and desire to compete in team based activities at a higher level. Possible Activities: Winter Basketball, Floor Hockey, Badminton & Volleyball Team- Spring Credits: 1 Grades: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 1 and PE 2 This is a co-ed class for juniors and seniors who have the skill, knowledge and desire to compete in team based activities at a higher level. Possible Activities: Spring Team Handball, Speedball, Tennis & Soccer Beginning Weight Training Credits: 1 Grades: 9,10,11,12 Type: Trimester elective course Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 1 Students should be interested in developing strength & speed. Students will be introduced to speed development exercises and strength training. Proper lifting techniques, training principles and safety will be stressed. Students will follow predesigned lifting routines to improve strength, speed & explosiveness. *This class does NOT meet the PE 1 or PE 2 requirement Intermediate Weight Training Fall Credits: 1 Grades: 11,12 Type: One trimester course Prerequisite: Beginning Weight Training In this class, the emphasis is on strength development and overall fitness. Students work with the instructor on a predesigned computer workout. Agility training, speed development, and flexibility are emphasized in addition to strength development. This class may not be substituted for PE 1 or PE Intermediate Weight Training Winter Credits: 1 Grades: 11,12 Type: One trimester course Prerequisite: Beginning Weight Training In this class, the emphasis is on strength development and overall fitness. Students work with the instructor on a predesigned computer workout. Agility training, speed development, and flexibility are emphasized in addition to strength development. This class may not be substituted for PE 1 or PE 2. 33

34 Physical Education and Health 1423 Intermediate Weight Training Spring Credits: 1 Grades: 11, 12 Type: One trimester course Prerequisite: Beginning Weight Training In this class, the emphasis is on strength development and overall fitness. Students work with the instructor on a predesigned computer workout. Agility training, speed development, and flexibility are emphasized in addition to strength development. This class may not be substituted for PE 1 or PE /1425/1426 Advanced Weight Training Credits: 3 Grades: 12 Type: Full-year course, register for all three trimesters Prerequisite: Intermediate Weight Training This course is recommended for varsity athletes, and serious lifters. This class enhances the body's flexibility, agility, speed, and quickness. Proper nutrition, plyometric and advanced lifting techniques are taught Coaching/Mentorship of Young Athletes Credits: 1 Grades: 11, 12 Type: Trimester course Prerequisite: Intermediate Weight Training This course will be an active education experience. This is a class for students who enjoy athletics and are interested in helping younger athletes become solid citizens as well as interested in coaching. This course will take place off-site at times. Students will learn about coaching philosophy and what their personal philosophy, as well as how to create practice plans, deal with discipline, injuries and other items that may come up when you are a coach. You will also have the opportunity to mentor young athletes by working with them during the school day. Science 1500/1501/1502 Physical Science Credits: 3 Grades: 9 Type: Full-year course; register for all three numbers. Physical Science is a course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts in Physics and Chemistry. Learning targets include the Metric system, Atomic structure, periodic table, chemical reactions, acids & bases, waves, electricity and magnetism, and Newton s laws of motion. Students will participate in labs, experiments & hands on activities. 1503/1504/1505 Honors Physical Science Credits: 3 Grades: 9 Type: Full-year course; register for all three numbers. Honors physical science is a course designed to introduce major concepts in Physics and Chemistry. This course is recommended for students with very strong math skills and a history of success in science. Learning targets include the Metric system, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical reactions, acids, bases, waves, electricity and magnetism, and Newton s laws of motion. Students will participate in labs, experiments, and hands on activities. This course is for the highly motivated student with strong math skills. 1510/1511/1512 Biology Credits: 3 Grades: 10 Type: Full-year course; register for all three numbers. Biology is a course designed to meet the MN State science standards. Course work will include: conducting scientific experiments, learning about cells-their parts, function, reproduction, transporting molecules, passing on genetic information, and obtaining and making energy. Biology will also include units on Classification, Ecology, Behavior and Animals systems. Each trimester will include a major project. 34

35 Science 1513/1514/1515 AP Biology Credits: 3 Grades: 10,11,12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three numbers. Prerequisite: B or better in Physical Science, Math, and Lang Arts 9 Post-secondary Connection: college credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam. This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement guidelines designed by the College Board. An extensive amount of reading in a college-level textbook is an essential part of the learning process. Students will need to be self directed because it is not a traditional lecture based class. This course is designed to be the equivalent of a typical college freshman Biology course. One to two hours of nightly homework will be necessary for success. Time in class is spent cooperatively working on activities, vocabulary, and laboratory exercises to use and deepen understanding of the readings. After completing this course, students will have gained study and reading skills that will greatly benefit them in their college courses, and may earn college credit by taking the AP exam. 1520/1521/1522 Chemistry Credits: 3 Grades: 11,12 Type: Full year course; register for all three numbers. Prerequisite: high school algebra course In addition to improving a student's chemistry knowledge, it also improves the student's ability to think critically, as well as the student's study habits and techniques. This is a problem solving, lab-oriented course is for students planning on (or considering) going to college and maybe considering a technical, math, or science related career. Some work is required outside of class. 1523/1524/1525 Honors Chemistry Credits: 3 Grades: 11,12 Type: Full -year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: high school algebra course This course is for those students who are planning on going to college; especially those planning on a technical, math, or science related career. This course covers all of the topics covered in General Chemistry but at a more rapid pace and includes additional content and a more detailed analysis of concepts. Students will be challenged to think critically and solve problems in both lab and class work. A minimum of 30 minutes per day, outside of class, is expected. The main prerequisite for this course is that students should either have completed a high school algebra course with a "B" or better average or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2. Students should have received a B or better average in both physical science and biology. Both parent and student should understand that this course moves at a rapid pace, requires strong algebra skills and will include nightly homework. 1526/1527/1528 AP Chemistry Credits: 3 Grades: 12 Type: Full year course register for all three numbers Prerequisite: Chemistry & Algebra 2 or concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. This course is designed to be the equivalent of a typical freshman college chemistry course. Students should expect to put in a college-level effort to be successful. An extensive amount of work in a college-level text book will be required. Class time will be spent on lecture and laboratory practice. Students should expect one hour per night of homework to be successful in this rigorous course. In order to be successful in AP Chemistry, students need to have a C or better in Adv Algebra and a B- or better in Honors Chemistry or an A- or better in General Chemistry. 1530/1531/1532 Physics Credits: 3 Grades: 11, 12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three numbers. Prerequisite: Algebra and Geometry with at least a C average. Algebra II is also highly recommended, but is not required. Physics is a very challenging course that will help students prepare for the rigor of college, as well as sharpen their critical thinking and problem sovling skills. Students who enroll in physics should be highly motivated to learn and prepared to work hard. Most 4-year universities want their applicants to have completed 4 years of science, with physics typically being the 4 th year course. Any student planning to continue their education beyond high school should strongly consider taking physics. The topics that will be covered in physics include mechanics (velocity and speed, acceleration, forces and Newton s Laws, work, energy and momentum), sound and light waves, electricity and magnetism, and some relativity. Class time will consist of example problems, discussions, demonstrations and laboratory activities. 35

36 Science 1536/1537/1538 AP Physics Credits: 3 Grades: 11,12 Type: Full-year course Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2/Trigonometry with a C average or higher Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam. AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. AP Physics prepares students for the Advanced Placement Physics I test. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. Students who enroll in AP Physics should be highly motivated and prepared to work very hard, for it is a college level course in a difficult subject. This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. 1543/1544/1545 Applied Physics Credits: 3 Grade: 11,12 Type: Full year course; Meets 11th grade science requirement Prerequisite: Algebra 1 This course is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the laws of nature in the world around us. It will help students answer many questions about how and why things in our world work. This is a hands-on course filled with interesting demonstrations and at least one lab activity per week. Computer modeling is integrated into the majority of labs. Selected topics from optics, mechanics, and electricity will be covered. 1540/1541/1542 Earth Science Credits: 3 Grade: Type: Full-year elective course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: none This course looks at the major topics of Earth Science: geology, geomorphology, soil science, volcanology, oceanography, paleantology, astronomy and meteorology. The course continues the study of earth science that students were exposed to in 8 th grade. Students should expect to perform and write up several labs during this experience. This is a lab based science course but will not require math skills beyond algebra.students who have an interest in pursuing a career in Natural Resources, Forestry, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Meteorology or other related would benefit from taking this course. **Students may take this class in grade 11 or 12 but keep in mind that Chemistry or Physics are required in order to graduate. Social Studies 1600/1601/1602 Human Geography +Civics 9 Credits: 3 Grade: 9 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters First and second trimester, students will be engaged in Human Geography; a required course for all ninth graders. The course is divided into six basic units with key geographical skills included in each unit of study. The units are: population geography, cultural geography, political geography, urban geography, economic geography, and agricultural geography. Third trimester, students will learn about civic participation in the United States of America and the early formation of the American system of government and its handbook, the Constitution. The units of study are: American Political Culture, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and The Constitution. 1603/1604/1605 AP Human Geography + Civics 9 Credits: 3 Grade: 9 Type: Full-year course; register for all three numbers Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is two-fold. First, students will study the patterns and processes of human activity on the earth s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. The main areas of study are the nature and perspectives of geography, population, cultural patterns and processes, the political organization of space, agricultural and rural land use, urbanization, industrialization, economic development, urbanization, and social geographies of the modern world.. Students will also learn about civic participation in the United States of America and the early formation of the American system of government and its handbook, the Constitution. The secondary purpose in the course is to train the students to develop an elevated level of reading, writing, and analytical skills needed for the AP classes students will experience as they continue in high school. 36

37 Social Studies 1610/1611/1612 United States History Credits: 3 Grade: 10 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters. This course provides a one-year survey of American history from the colonial era to the contemporary time period. Students learn about various political, economic, and social developments that have shaped the United States. The curriculum engages students in historical inquiry by emphasizing the analysis of primary sources, developing historical arguments or claims, and evaluating the reliability of historical evidence. 1613/1614/1615 AP United Stated History Credits: 3 Grade: 10 Type: Full-year course, register for all three trimesters. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. Students should have earned a B or better in mainstream geography or a grade of C or better in AP Human Geography. This is a highly rigorous course that is taught at a fast pace. Students should be excellent readers and should expect reading assignments every night. The Advanced Placement Program in U.S. History is designed to provide students with the analytic thinking, reading, and writing skills necessary to deal critically with problems and materials in U.S. History. The program requires that students master a broad body of historical knowledge. Course expectations include significant reading demands of approximately 30 pages per week. The overall goal of the course is to prepare students for the AP U.S. History examination. It also provides an enriched experience in the study of America s past by exploring different interpretations of historical events, interpreting primary sources, and analyzing historical evidence in order to support conclusions / 1631 / 1622 World History A & B & Economics Credits: 3 Grade: 11 Type: Full Year, register for all 3 courses (Starting Class of 2017) Part A: This course investigates the history and the issues in the development of Western Civilization starting with the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, then jumping to the Renaissance in the 14th Century and continuing through European nationalism in the 19th Century. Other areas of study include: European exploration, the political revolutions in England and France during the 17th and 18th centuries, and the Napoleonic Era. Students will analyze, evaluate and synthesize information gathered from primary and secondary sources to further develop their historical thinking skills. Part B: This course investigates the history and issues in the development of the non-western world beginning around 600 CE and progressing into the 20th Century. The course begins with the foundation of Islam and ends with growth of communism in Russia and China. Other areas of study include: the Golden Age of China, Mongol expansion, kingdoms of Africa, impact of the Industrial Revolution, and Imperialism. Students will analyze, evaluate and synthesize information gathered from primary and secondary sources to further develop their historical thinking skills 1627/1628/1629 AP World History Credits: 3 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Full year course, register for 3 trimesters, meets World History and elective Requirement Note: Students will need to sign up for Both Government and Economics during senior year. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. Students should have passed AP US History or received a grade of "C" or higher in their US History class. They also need to have passed their writing and reading tests and have C- or better in Language Arts class. This course fulfills the World History and social studies elective requirement. The purpose of the course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies as far back as 8000 B.C.E. to the Present. The course examines the causes and consequences of global change along with comparisons among major societies. The course emphasizes understanding relevant factual knowledge, interpreting major issues, and developing skills used to analyze differing types of historical evidence. Students must master a broad range of global historical knowledge about Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Emphasis will be given to building reading and writing skills that are used to support individual authentic conclusions. 37

38 Social Studies 1626 World History 12 (Class of 2016) Credits: 1 Grade: 12 Type: Trimester required course, meets World History Requirement This course investigates the history and the issues of the modern European world starting with the Renaissance in the 14th Century and continuing through European nationalism in the 19th Century. Other areas of study include: European exploration, the political revolutions in England and France during the 17th and 18th centuries, and the Napoleonic Era. Students will analyze, evaluate and synthesize information gathered from primary and secondary sources Economics Credits: 1 Grade: 11, 12 Type: One trimester required course This Economics course begins with an introduction of economics, including a review of the American free enterprise system. Students will then learn about markets, business and labor, and banking and finance in the microeconomics section. Next, they will learn about measuring economic performance, the government s role in the economy, and international trade and development in the macroeconomics section Government (Class of 2017) Credits: 1 Grade: 11, 12 Type: One Trimester required course This is a three trimester sequence of courses which include the study of government, law, and economics. This class prepares students for citizenship by challenging them to understand and use their duties, rights, and responsibilities in the United States. Students are taught and expected to use study, organizational, and research skills. 1624/1625 AP Government & Politics Credits: 2 Grade: 12 Type: Two trimester course Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. This course is recommended for students who have achieved: a passing grade in AP U.S. History, a C- or higher in mainstream American Citizenship class, a passing score on both the state Writing and Reading tests, a C- or better in Language Arts class. This course fulfills the requirements for American Citizenship. The goal of this academically rigorous course is to prepare students for the AP United States Government and Politics examination. The Advanced Placement coursework for United States Government and Politics is designed to develop and apply analytical thinking skills to political processes. Students will evaluate and analyze government and political relationships. Students will be required to use textbook and essay readings, statistical data, and political satire to develop and defend political arguments Current Issues Credits: 1 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course Current Issues involves a more in-depth study of contemporary world problems such as the environment, racism, crime, abortion, teen issues, and euthanasia. Newspapers, weekly magazines, internet documents and news documentaries are used as resources for the class. The student is required to understand, interpret, analyze, and evaluate data presented through these sources Psychology Credits: 1 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course This course is about human thinking and behavior. Students learn something about who they are, where they are going, and why. The topics of the course focus on practical uses of psychology through the study of theories and experiments. Students get involved by engaging intellectually and emotionally in the activities of the class. Psychology is the science, of human behavior and can help students understand themselves Sociology Credits: 1 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course This course contains a brief overview of the current theoretical approaches and an outline of the components of culture including subcultures and counter-cultures. Discussions of internalization of norms, sanctions, components of social structure, and types of groups, societies and bureaucracies are also presented. 38

39 1643/1644/1645 AP Psychology + World History 12 (2016) Credits: 3 Grade: 12 Type: This is a full year course; register for all three numbers. *The World History requirement will be met by completing all three trimesters of study. Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. Students should be prepared to read their daily and participate in all class activities. Course content provides an indepth look into human thinking and behavior and prepares students for the terminology and technical writing skills necessary to pass the AP exam in the spring. Students learn about who they are, where they are going, and why. Topics of the course focus on practical uses of psychology through the study of theories and experiments. Students engage intellectually and emotionally in the activities of the class. Psychology is the science of human behavior; it helps students understand themselves and others. Units covering World History will also be included during the course of study. Students successfully completing all three trimesters will meet both the World History requirements and the social studies elective credit. Strong reading and writing skills are required. Work Based Learning See Dean Work Based Learning Credits: 1 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester elective course The Work Based Learning course is an entry level course designed to familiarize students with the world of work and reason for working. In addition to the specific Learning Targets our team recognizes the importance of effective skills in the development of productive and successful employees. The following items will be addressed through activities, modeled behavior, and student monitoring: time management, team work, self-management strategies, effective decision making skills, conflict resolution strategies, and effective interpersonal relations. See Dean Work Based- OJT (On the Job) Credits: 1 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester course, for up to 2 credits per trimester Work Experience students are provided the opportunity to work in the community in a variety of areas of employment. A work based learning experience is beneficial to students in several ways as demonstrated by increased student motivation and academic achievement, increasing personal and social competence related to work and through gaining an understanding of an occupation or industry. The student will acquire knowledge or skill related to employment in particular occupations or more generic work experiences. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator will assist the student in finding appropriate employment and collaborate with the employer to ensure a successful work experience for the student. Students must take at least three trimesters of the Work Based Learning Class prior to taking OJT without the class. Students participating in this program may work during or after school hours. World Languages- Spanish 1700/1701/1702 Spanish 1 Credits: 3 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters. This first year Spanish course opens the door to experiences in the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Language and culture are learned through a variety of activities including: videos, audio segments, online activities, paired communicative activities, cooperative work, language-related projects, songs and games. Students will learn structures and vocabulary which will enable them to communicate about their families, friends, likes and dislikes, school, food, weather, leisure activities, time, numbers, and other various common activities. Start your language adventure here in la clase de español uno! 39

40 World Languages- Spanish 1740/1741/1742 Online Spanish 1 ~NEW Credits:3 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters This first year Spanish course will be delivered entirely online. Successful completion of this course opens the door to experiences in the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Language and culture are learned through a variety of activities including; audio, video, spoken, and written language-related projects. Students will learn structures and vocabulary which will enable them to develop the basic communication skills to communicate with others in Spanish. 1703/1704/1705 Spanish 2 Credits: 3 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Type: Full year course; register for all three numbers. Prerequisite: Spanish 1; "C" or better recommended In Spanish 2 oral proficiency continues to be stressed, but the skills of reading and writing are now given increased attention. Additionally, Internet resources are included as tools for language development and cultural information. During this course, students start to use the language to learn the language. Many notes, explanations and instructions are given in Spanish and a significant amount of the language used during each class period is Spanish. We extend the students understanding of the structure of the language and lay a solid base for future language learning. One of our overarching goals is for students to be proficient in communicating at the sentence level in the topic areas that they have studied during the year. 1706/1707/1708 Spanish 3 Credits: 3 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: Spanish 2; "C" or better recommended In the third year of Spanish study, there is a definite emphasis placed on doing things in Spanish. The majority of the classroom activities are conducted in Spanish and the student is encouraged to use Spanish as his/her primary mode of communication in the classroom. Nearly all of the remaining verb tenses are introduced and the students vocabulary repertoire is greatly expanded. Many of the tools of the previous two years continue to be employed, as well as some new ones including a unit on Spanish and Mexican foods which includes a field trip to a Mexican restaurant. 1709/1710/1711 Spanish 4 Credits: 3 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: Spanish 3; "C" or better recommended In the fourth year Spanish course we delve deeper into the many facets of Spanish language and culture. This is done through the exploration of Hispanic literature, arts, history and customs. Grammar continues to be taught but the primary focus is using the Spanish language to understand, explore, investigate, and experience the various aspects of Hispanic life and culture. The students will have an opportunity to experience Spanish language literature and perhaps even participate in a field trip to a Spanish play. Successfully completing this course will give students the necessary background to continue on to the AP level in Spanish. 1743/1744/1745 Hybrid Spanish 4 ~NEW Credits: 3 Grades: 11 & 12 Type: Full year course: register for all three trimesters; this hybrid version will involve independent online work combined with mandatory face-to-face classroom time. The face-to-face classroom sessions may take place outside of the regular school day. Students will explore Hispanic literature, arts, history, and customs to delve deeper into Spanish language and culture. Grammar continues to be taught but the primary focus is to use the Spanish language to understand, explore, investigate, and experience the various aspects of Hispanic life and culture. Successfully completing this course will give students the necessary background to continue on to the AP level Spanish and beyond. 1712/1713/1714 AP Spanish 5 Credits: 3 Grade: 12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: Spanish 4; B or better recommended Post-secondary Connection: College credit possible upon successful completion of AP Exam This academically rigorous course follows the Advanced Placement course guidelines designed by the College Board. This course is recommended for students who have achieved a grade of B or better in Spanish 4. The course focus is on the development of the student s aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar and composition skills and covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced Spanish writing and conversation. The main course objectives are: 1) the ability to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish; 2) the acquisition of vocabulary and a grasp of structure to allow the easy, accurate reading of newspaper and magazine articles, as well as some modern literature; 3) the ability to compose expository passages; 4) the ability to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. 40

41 World Languages-German 1720/1721/1722 German 1 Credits: 3 Grade: 9,10,11,12 Type: Full-year course; register for all three trimesters. Sprichst du DEUTSCH? German 1 is a great way for you to add another language to your life. This class is designed to be interactive, communicative, challenging and FUN! Instruction will be mainly through reading and storytelling. However, this is truly just the beginning. Learning any foreign language takes years of practice, so plan on taking four years if you can fit it in your schedule. (Year 4 = 10 U of M credits!) 1723/1724/1725 German 2 Credits: 3 Grade: 10, 11, 12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: German 1; C or better recommended Second-year German allows students the opportunity to expand on what they learned in the first year. The culture is studied in-depth through in-class activities and field trips. Overall the course focuses on more details in all areas of German and German-speaking countries and their cultures. It is an interactive, positive experience. 1726/1727/1728 German 3 (CIS) Credits: 3 Grade: 11, 12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: German 2; C or better recommended Post-secondary Connection: CIS, 5 UMN semester credits College in the Schools (CIS) Was? Ganz Deutsch? Wirklich? This is the year things will really be coming together! You will take your German to a whole new level when you communicate almost exclusively in German. It may be frustrating at first, but once you realize how many things you can say and do in German you ll be very proud! We will go much more in-depth in all aspects of learning German. CIS is a partnership program between the U of M and area high schools. It delivers regular University introductory level courses to advanced high school students. CIS students study the same curriculum that U of M students do on campus. SLPHS juniors and seniors can apply to take this course and should be in the top 30% of the class. 1729/1730/1731 German 4 (CIS) Credits: 3 Grade: 12 Type: Full year course; register for all three trimesters. Prerequisite: German 3; C or better recommended Post-secondary Connection: CIS, 5 UMN semester credits College in the Schools (CIS) CIS is a partnership program between the U of M and area high schools. It delivers regular University introductory level courses to advanced high school students. CIS students study the same curriculum that U of M students do on campus. SLPHS juniors and seniors can apply to take this course and should be in the top 30% of the class. Please note: The availability of courses described in the SLPHS guide will be based on registration requests and staffing availability. Because a course is described in this catalog does not guarantee the course will be offered during the school year. 41

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43 SPECIAL PROGRAM OPTIONS Please contact your guidance Dean for information about applications or eligibility for any of these programs Post-Secondary Enrollment (P.S.E.O.) Grade: 11, 12 Type: Special program option- See Dean for more information The PSEO program enables juniors and seniors to enroll in courses or programs at eligible post-secondary institutions. Once accepted by the higher educational institution, a student may enroll in courses at a college of their choice either part-time or full time. Tuition and books are paid by the local school district. To be eligible, a student must meet the requirements of the institution to which they are applying. Requirements are usually based on class rank and/or placement assessments. Student Aide Program Grade: 11, 12 Type: Trimester course- See Dean for more information Prerequisite: Requires teacher approval, history of good attendance AND 2.0 GPA in core classes The Student Assistant Program is designed to give students an experience as clerical, laboratory, media, or special assignment assistants. Included in this program are Phy Ed Aides, OEC Aides, Main Office Aides, Student Services Aides, Media Center Aides, and individual teacher assistants. These one credit, pass/no credit positions are available to eleventh and twelfth grade students only. To register for a student assistant position, students must present a signed permission slip from the appropriate staff member to their Dean prior to schedule change deadline. NOTE: Students must have five graded classes in addition to their student assistantship. Independent Study Grade: 9,10,11,12 Type: Special program option -See Dean for more information The Independent Study Program is an independent program to benefit the student who is self-directed and highly motivated to investigate a phase of his/her education that is NOT OFFERED at the high school level. Areas of study include: (a) interdisciplinary study, (b) course acceleration, (c) community projects, (d) studies not offered (i.e. laser holography, developmental psychology, creative writing), and (e) special projects. To qualify, it is recommended that a student have at least a 2.7 GPA and have a certified teacher who agrees to (a) advise, (b) supervise, and (c) give appropriate credit. Students must carry at least five other classes while participating in the Independent Study Program. Students who are interested should contact their Dean, complete the Independent Study Program application, and secure necessary signatures. Students may not drop a course to participate in the Independent Study Program. This credit does not replace a required credit/course but is an elective credit. On-line Learning Grades 9-12 Type: Special enrollment option, See Dean for more information Concurrent enrollment is available for students in the Distance Learning program. Students should be able to work independently and be internally motivated. College Readiness See Dean Academic Center for Excellence (A.C.E.) Credit: 1 elective credit per trimester Grades 9-12 Academic Center for Excellence (A.C.E) is a course that focuses on improving various executive skills i.e., creating goals, monitoring progress, task initiation, planning and prioritizing. Students also focus on developing a growth mindset and other metacognitive skills. In this course, students are expected to complete daily course tasks and then they have time to get individual help on other course work College Prep Seminar, Credit: 1 elective credit per trimester Grades 9-12 How are you answering this question: Where are you going to college or university? College Prep Seminar is designed for student who are planning on attending a university or college, but currently struggle with school. This course will introduce students to concepts that will support their success at Spring Lake Park High School, College and Life. Students will learn about research, time management, literacy, math and study skills. 43

44 NORTHEAST METRO 916 Type: See Dean for more information Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Student Services approval; Own transportation is REQUIRED for all Northeast Metro classes. Students have the opportunity to earn credit through Century College. Several courses are available. Please see your Dean for more specific information in regards to any of the following courses. Placement priority will be given to seniors. Design& Digital Media Computer and Networking Specialist Animal Science Dental Occupations Human and Education Services (Child Development) Cosmetology Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Maintenance & Environmental Service Auto Dismantling Automotive Technology Diesel Trucks and Engine Technology Entertainment, E-marketing and Event Planning Honors Mentor Connection Construction Occupations Intro to Engineering Tools and Design 44