Course Requirements and Electives
Students must take six to eight courses each semester (a combination of required and elective classes). Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are required by the State of Minnesota.
Freshman Year (Grade 9)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL or English levels 1 through 6)
* Mathematics (Pre-Algebra, Algebra I/II, Geometry)
* Biology
* Physical Education (1 semester)
Computer Applications I (1 semester)
Religion 9
Elective Courses:
Spanish I
German I
Latin I
Chorus
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Sophomore Year (Grade 10)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL or English levels 1 through 6)
Mathematics (Algebra I/II, Geometry)
* Physical Science
* World History (or ESL World History)
* Physical Education (1 semester)
* Health (1 semester)
Religion 10
Elective Courses:
Spanish I/II
German I/II
Latin I/II
Choir
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Computer Applications II
Desktop Publishing/Yearbook
Junior Year (Grade 11)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL or English levels 1 through 6)
* U.S. History (or ESL U.S. History)
Religion 11
Elective Courses:
Spanish I/II/III
German I/II/III
Latin I/II/III
Choir
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Music Theory
Computer Applications II
Accounting
Mathematics (Accelerated. Algebra II, Advanced Math, AP Calculus,
Computer Programming)
Environmental Science/Geology
Chemistry/Accelerated Chemistry
Physics/Accelerated Physics/AP Physics
Family Life (Foods/Child Development)
Desktop Publishing/Yearbook
Journalism/Broadcast Journalism
Psychology
AP Psychology
Senior Year (Grade 12)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL or English levels 1 through 6)
* Economics (1 semester)
* Government (1 semester)
Religion 12
Elective Courses:
Spanish I/II/III/IV
German I/II/III/IV
Latin I/II/III/IV
Choir
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Music Theory
Computer Applications II
Accounting
Mathematics (Accelerated Algebra II, Advanced Math, AP Calculus,
Computer Programming)
Environmental Science/Geology
Chemistry/Accelerated Chemistry
Physics/Accelerated Physics/AP Physics
Family Life (Foods/Child Development)
Desktop Publishing/Yearbook
Journalism/Broadcast Journalism
Psychology
AP Psychology
