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 “face- to-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.
1403 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.
1405 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.
1410 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 9th 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.
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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.
1414 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 activitiesat a
higher level. Possible Activities: Fall – Razzle Football, Tennis, Volleyball & Softball. .
1415 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 activitiesat a
higher level. Possible Activities: Winter – Basketball, Floor Hockey, Badminton & Volleyball.
1416 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 activitiesat a
higher level.
Possible Activities:Spring – Team Handball, Speedball, Tennis & Soccer.
1420 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 pre- designed lifting routines to improve strength, speed & explosiveness.
*This class does NOT meet the PE 1 or PE 2 requirement.
1421 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 pre- designed 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.
1422 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 pre- designed 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.
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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 pre- designed 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.
1424/1425/1426 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.
1427 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.
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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 4th
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.
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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: 11-12
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
8th 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.