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Course Description Booklet

and Curriculum Guide

for Students and Parents

Prepared by the Administration and Staff of

Falls High School - International Falls, Minnesota

2017-2018

SCHOOL YEAR

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Independent School District #361

Independent School District #361 offers a variety of vocational as well as academic opportunities through the Business Education, Industrial Technology, and Family

and Consumer Science Departments. The purpose of this notice is to inform students, parents, employees and the general public that these opportunities are offered

regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. Admission in the specific courses is determined by grade level, and/or completion of prerequisite classes.

A complete listing of career, educational, and technology course offerings such as: Desktop Publishing, Woodworking, Welding, and Life Skills and Parenting can be

found in the Curriculum Guide on the website: www.isd361.k12.mn.us

The district has designated the following individuals to coordinate compliance with

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.

Section 504 Officer (Gr. K-5) Section 504 Officer (Gr. 6-12) Melissa Tate, FES Principal Marc Glowack, Dean of Students 1414 1th Avenue 1515 11th Street International Falls, MN 56649 International Falls, MN 56649 218-283-2571 ext. 232 218-283-2571 ext. 110 Alternate: Marc Glowack, Alternate: Melissa Tate, FES Principal Dean of Students

Title IX Officer (District-wide) Title IX Officer (Alternate) Kevin Grover Superintendent of Schools Tim Everson, FHS Principal 1515 11th Street 1515 11th Street International Falls, MN 56649 International Falls, MN 56649 218-283-2571 ext. 112 218-283-2571 ext. 104

Human Rights Officer

Tim Everson, FHS Principal 1515 11th Street; International Falls, MN 56649

218-283-2571 ext. 104

Human Rights Officer (Alternate) Melissa Tate, FES Principal

1515 11th Street; International Falls, MN 56649 218-283-2571 ext. 232

For further information on non-discrimination or to obtain the address or the phone number of the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement that serves

your area, call 1-800-421-3481.

Independent School District #361

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MISSION STATEMENT

To prepare all learners for a changing world by developing their potential within a climate

of mutual respect and trust.

FHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4 Credits

Social Studies 4 Credits

Science 3 Credits 1 credit of Science 9, 1 credit of Biology 10,

1 credit of Chemistry, Physics, or Conceptual Physics

Math 3 Credits Must include 1 credit of Geometry

Phy. Ed./Health 1.5 Credits Must include 1 credit of PhyEd/Health 9 .5 credit of Phy Ed Ed Class Options:

Lifetime Sports, Sports, Games and Activities, or Weight Training and Fitness

(These classes can be taken more than one time in Grades 10-12)

Technology/FACS 1 Credit

Music/Art 1 Credit

Electives 6.5 Credits -------------------------------------------------------------

Total Credits 24 Credits Required for Graduation

International Falls Public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, receipt of public assistance, marital status, or age.

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This booklet has been prepared to help students who will be enrolled at Falls High School. Subject requirements and elective offerings for grades 9-12 and descriptions of all courses are included in this booklet. Students are advised to study this material with their parents/guardians and to plan next year's courses in terms of their overall high school program. It is important for students to consider their abilities, interests, past achievements and post-high school plans in making their course selections. (Extra worksheets for each grade are available in the guidance office.) The registration that is being done now is very important. It will be used to determine the schedule of classes at Falls High School. PLEASE GIVE A LOT OF THOUGHT TO YOUR SELECTIONS AND CHOOSE THOSE COURSES THAT YOU PLAN TO TAKE NEXT YEAR. At this time you must make a DEFINITE COMMITMENT to the courses that you will take.

YOU MUST LIST A FIRST ALTERNATE ELECTIVE COURSE AND A SECOND ALTERNATE COURSE IN CASE THE ELECTIVE CLASSES YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR ARE FULL. For the alternates list - ONE (1) one-credit class in each blank or TWO (2) half- credit classes in a blank.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Routes to Meeting State Graduation Assessment Requirements

Grades 12 students and older in school year 2017-2018 (first enrolled in grade 8 in 2013 – 2014 or earlier)

These students can meet the graduation assessment requirements in reading, mathematics and writing through any combination of three options

outlined below as long as requirements ae met in each subject.

1. Meet graduation assessment requirements through Graduation – Required Assessments for Diploma (GRAD) in reading,

mathematics and written composition, which include:

a. Earning a proficient score. If students are proficient (achieve Meets or Exceeds the Standards) on the Grade 10 Reading

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the grade 11 Mathematics MCA, they have met their graduation

assessment requirement for that subject.

i. This also applies to students who take the high school MCA-Modified or the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills

(MTAS in place of the MCAs.

b. Earning a passing score on the Written Composition GRAD in Reading and Mathematics GRAD retests.

i. The Minnesota Alternate Assessment: Writing can be administered to students who need an alternate

assessment to meet the requirements for writing.

c. Meeting GRAD alternate routes, which may include the following:

*Receive an individual passing score (for students on an IEP or 504 plan)

*Receive an English Learner (EL) exemption

*Pass an accountability assessment from another state approved by MDE (reciprocity)

*Meet mathematics alternate pathway requirements (this is available for students who are likely older than grade 12,

because it is an option only for students first enrolled in grade 8 through 2009-2010)

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2. Students can take the ACT assessment for college admission; the WorkKeys job skills assessment, the Compass college placement

test, or the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to meet graduation assessment requirements in reading,

mathematics, and/or writing.

OR

3. A school district may also substitute a score from an alternative, equivalent assessment to satisfy the graduation assessment

requirements.

Grade 11 students in School Year 2017-2018 (first enrolled in grade 8 in 2014-2015)

These students had the option to take the grade 11 ACT plus Writing (college entrance exam) during the statewide administration in 2015-2016 in

writing, reading, and mathematics to meet graduation assessment requirements.

However, if a student is unable to participate in the grade 11 ACT Plus Writing in 2015-16, students can meet the graduation assessment

requirements in reading, mathematics, and writing through any combination of the three options outlined above under “Grade 12 Student and

Older in School Year 2017 – 2018.”

Grade 10 Student and Younger in School Year 2017 – 2018 (first enrolled in grade 8 in 2015 – 2016 and later)

These students will meet graduation assessment requirements through participating in the series of career and college assessments, which were

first administered in school year 2015 – 2016:

Take Grade 8 ACT Explore career and college assessment.

Take Grade 10 ACT Plan career and college assessment.

Take Grade 11 ACT Plus Writing statewide administration (college entrance exam)

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The following information is important for high school students who intend to

participate in college athletics at a NCAA college or university.

NCAA FRESHMAN-ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET / KNOW THE RULES: Core Courses NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses as of August 1, 2008. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division I college

or university on or after August 1, 2008. See the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement. NCAA Division II requires 16 core courses. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division II college or university on or

after August 1, 2013. See the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement.

Test Scores Division I has a sliding scale for test score and grade-point average. For more information, go to the website at

www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. Please note that beginning August 1, 2018,

Division II will use a sliding scale to match test scores and core course grade-point averages (GPA). The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not

used. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, mathematics, reading and science.

All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center.

Grade-Point Average Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. Be sure to look at your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses on the Eligibility Center's Web site to make certain that

courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The Web site is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Division I grade-point-average requirement is a minimum of 2.300. Division II grade-point-average requirement is a minimum of 2.000.

DIVISION I 16 Core-Course Rule 16 Core Courses:

4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra II or higher).

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

DIVISION II 16 Core-Course Rule 16 Core Courses:

3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra II or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 2 years of social science. 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).

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Applied Learning Institute College Courses

We are also continuing to offer our concurrent enrollment courses in the Career and Technical Education fields through

the Applied Learning Institute (ALI). These courses began in 2006 in partnership with post-secondary institutions and the

Applied Learning Institute to enhance technical education in northeast Minnesota by providing experiential learning with

hands-on training and technology. The goal of ALI is to help create highly trained, knowledgeable workers who are

equipped with the technical and problem-solving skills needed by employers everywhere.

These dual-credit, tuition-free courses are available to qualifying students in grades 10-12. Students need only have

passed the 8th grade MCA Reading assessment to qualify to enroll in these courses. The ALI courses are included in the

course description area of our booklet and will be denoted as ALI. The following courses fall under the ALI program:

Engineering Graphics (CADD), Metal Welding and Cutting, Welding and Cutting, Cabinet Making, Power and Hand

Tools, Nursing Assistant, and Adobe Photoshop & Digital Photography. These courses can be taken to fulfill elective

college credits for the Associate in Arts Degree if a student is pursuing that degree.

Please see the next page showing a comparison of the in-house concurrent enrollment courses at Falls High School and

the PSEO program in the colleges.

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Falls High School Concurrent Enrollment Program and PSEO Comparison Chart

2017-18 School Year

Falls High School

Concurrent Enrollment Courses

PSEO in the Colleges

Students earn dual credit - high school and college level

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No Cost to Parents and Students: Tuition, fees and books for students earning dual credits are paid by the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Student may earn an Associate in Arts Degree while in high school

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Student may earn 40 credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum while in high school

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Student can remain in the high school and stay connected to school activities

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Attend classes with age-appropriate peers ●

All courses taught by Minnesota licensed teachers in their subject areas

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Chromebooks will be assigned to each student for the school year

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Parents can access student grades, attendance, and discipline online

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Bonus GPA - allows students to maintain a higher GPA while enrolling in challenging courses

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Parents can communicate with instructor through email or phone

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Concurrent Enrollment courses and high school courses can be taken with ease since both courses run on the high school schedule

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Enjoy the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports program (PBIS)

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Possible to earn Minnesota State University credit ●

Opportunity to earn credit from multiple colleges and universities which will allow opportunity for early registration in multiple locations

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If a student struggles in the college-level course, they can easily be moved into a high school level course and be allowed to earn high school credit for the semester and not be in danger of not graduating

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Parents: Your child can earn cost-free college credit while remaining in a supervised, age-appropriate high school atmosphere. You can talk with teachers directly and monitor your child's attendance,

grades, and discipline in our Skyward system as you have always done.

Students: You can enjoy the freedom and rigor of a college schedule while being able to remain in your high school with your friends and live the high school experience.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENGLISH 006 – English 11 .............................................................................................................................................. 10 007 – English 12 .............................................................................................................................................. 10 008 – AP English Literature Composition (grades 11, 12) ................................................................................ 10 010 – Honors English 12 ................................................................................................................................. 10 032 - English 9 ................................................................................................................................................ 10 033 - English 10 .............................................................................................................................................. 10 034 – Honors English 9 ................................................................................................................................... 10 035 - Honors English 10 .................................................................................................................................. 11

MATHEMATICS 059 - Plane Geometry (grade 10) ................................................................................................................... 11 060 - Algebra III (grade 11) ............................................................................................................................. 11 063 - Math for Today (grade 12) ..................................................................................................................... 11 064 - Algebra II (grade 9) ................................................................................................................................ 11 067 – Intro to Java Programming (grades 9 with approval, 10, 11, 12) 12 ....................................................... 11 071 – AP Calculus BC (grades 11, 12) ........................................................................................................... 12 072 - Honors Algebra III (grade 10) ................................................................................................................ 12 074 - Honors Geometry (grade 9) ................................................................................................................... 12 079 – Honors Math Topics (grades 11, 12) ..................................................................................................... 12

SCIENCE 080 – General Biology (grade 10) ................................................................................................................... 13 083 – Astronomy (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) .......................................................................................................... 13 091 – Physical Science (grade 9) ................................................................................................................... 13 094 – Chemistry (grades 11, 12) .................................................................................................................... 13 095 - Physics (grades 11, 12) ......................................................................................................................... 13 105 & 106 – Conceptual Physics (grades 11, 12) ........................................................................................... 14

SOCIAL SCIENCE 113 – Geography (grade 9) ............................................................................................................................ 14 114 - United States History (grade 10) ............................................................................................................ 14 115 - World History (grade 11) ........................................................................................................................ 14 116 – American Government and Economics (grade 12) ................................................................................ 14

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (FACS) 146 - Life Skills: Child Development & Parenting (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ......................................................... 15 147 – Nutrition For Life (grades 11, 12) .......................................................................................................... 15 151 - On Your Own (grades 11, 12) ................................................................................................................ 15 152 – Food and Sport (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) .................................................................................................. 15 153 – Textiles and Fashion (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) .......................................................................................... 16 154 – Decades of Fashion and Creativity Through Clothing (9, 10, 11, 12) .................................................... 16

INDUSTRIALTECHNOLOGY 135 – Intro. to Wood Technology (Woods I) - (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ............................................................... 16 136 - Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD I) - (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ............................ 16 137 - Wood Technology, Process & Design (Woods II) - (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ............................................. 16 138 – Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD II) – (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) .......................... 17 170 – Cabinetmaking (grades 10, 11, 12) ....................................................................................................... 17 176 - Art Metals (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ........................................................................................................... 17 180 – Hot Metals I (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ........................................................................................................ 17 182 – Hot Metals II (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ....................................................................................................... 17

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CE300 – MRC ENGR1010 ALI Engineering Graphics (grades 10, 11, 12) ..................................................... 18 CE306 – MRC WELD1100 ALI Metal Welding & Cutting Tech. (grades 10, 11, 12) ....................................... 18 CE307 – MRC WELD2110 ALI I (grades 10, 11, 12) ...................................................................................... 18 CE310 – MRC CARP1225 ALI Hand/Power Tools (grades 10, 11, 12) .......................................................... 18 CE311 – MRC CARP1228 ALI Cabinet Making (grades 10, 11, 12) ............................................................... 18

ENGINEERING 184 – Engineering (Grades 10, 11, 12) ........................................................................................................... 19

BUSINESS EDUCATION 040 – Graphic Production (grades 10, 11, 12) ................................................................................................. 19 042 – Introduction to Business (grades 9,10,11,12) ........................................................................................ 19 044 – Introduction to Desktop Publishing (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ...................................................................... 20 CE350 – RR BUS1460 Introduction to Business.............................................................................................. 20 CE360 – MRC GRAP2271 ALI Adobe Photoshop & Dig Photography (grades 10, 11, 12) ............................ 20 CE361 – MRC GRAP2252 Graphic Production/Yearbook (grades 10, 11, 12) ............................................... 20

ART & MUSIC & LANGUAGE 222 - Art I (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ..................................................................................................................... 21 223 – Art II (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ................................................................................................................... 21 231 – Advanced Art: Drawing (Grades 10, 11, 12) ......................................................................................... 21 232 – Advanced Art: Painting (Grades 10, 11, 12) ......................................................................................... 21 233 – Advanced Art: Ceramics(Grades 10, 11, 12) ........................................................................................ 21 234 – ART III or IV ........................................................................................................................................... 21 246 - Band (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ................................................................................................................... 22 247 - Chorus (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ................................................................................................................ 22 248 – Band/Chorus (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ...................................................................................................... 22 250 – Introduction to Guitar (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) .......................................................................................... 22 275 - Spanish I (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ........................................................................................................ 22-23 276 - Spanish II (grades 10, 11, 12) ................................................................................................................ 23 277 – Spanish III (grades 11, 12) .................................................................................................................... 23 282 - Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ..................................................................... 23 283 – Introduction to the Ojibwe Language (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ................................................................. 23 284 – Ojibwe II (grades 10, 11, 12) .................................................................................................................. 23 286 – Ojibwe III (grades 11, 12) ....................................................................................................................... 23

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 305 - Physical Education 9 .............................................................................................................................. 24 306 – Health Education 9 ................................................................................................................................ 24309 – Lifetime Sports I & II (grades 10, 11, 12) ............................................................................................... 24 310 – Lifetime Sports II (grades 10, 11, 12) .................................................................................................... 24 313 – Sports, Games, and Activities I (grades 10, 11, 12) .............................................................................. 24314 – Sports, Games, and Activities II (grades 10, 11, 12) ............................................................................. 24 315 – Weight Training and Fitness I (grades 10, 11, 12) ................................................................................. 25 316 – Weight Training and Fitness II (grades 10, 11, 12) ................................................................................ 25

SPECIAL PROGRAMS 400 - 400 Study Hall (9, 10, 11, 12 – Semester or Full Year) ........................................................................ 26 RRCC College Classes (PSEOP) (grades 11, 12) .......................................................................................... 26 Concurrent Enrollment: Earning High School and College Credit (grades 11, 12) ................................... 27 - 33

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ENGLISH 006 ENGLISH 11: Required - Full year/one credit course for all juniors. English 11 builds on and reinforces the skills and content areas learned in English 10. More emphasis will be placed on academic writing, class discussion, and American Literature. The students will be expected to work more independently and cover topics with greater depth than in English 10. 007 ENGLISH 12: Required - Full year/one credit course for all seniors. English 12 builds on and reinforces the skills and content areas learned in English 11. English 12 builds on the academic writing skills learned in English 11 and focuses on World Literature. English 12 is meant to prepare students for their post-secondary future experience. 008 AP ENGLISH LITERATURE COMPOSITION: Grades 11, 12 - full year/one credit. Requirement - 3.0 GPA (Completion of course does not guarantee college credit. If a student

scores well on the spring AP exam, many colleges may grant credits or a waiver of Freshman English requirements.) This traditional high-rigor course is designed to prepare students to take the College Board’s Exam in Literature Composition. The focus of the reading assignments will be on non-fiction essays, speeches, and other forms of persuasion from a variety of rhetorical styles. The writing assignments will focus on the analysis of argumentation, the writing of essays of persuasion, and the synthesis of outside source material to support a position.

{AP English Language Composition offered alternate years of the AP English Literature Comp.}

010 HONORS ENGLISH 12: Grade 12 – ½ Credit – 2nd semester (Teacher recommendation only)

Honors English 12 incorporates all the components of English 11, with additional emphasis on college preparation.

032 ENGLISH 9: Required - Full year/one credit course for all freshmen. English 9 is an integrated language arts class which emphasizes all aspects of writing, speaking, listening, and the study of literature (both fiction and nonfiction). The English 9 students will be introduced to the "basic" content and practical application of all the above subject areas, including an introduction to Shakespeare. English 9 is meant to prepare students for further study in English and the language arts at the high school level.

033 ENGLISH 10: Required - Full year/one credit course for all sophomores.

English 10 builds on and reinforces the skills and content areas learned in English 9. More emphasis will be placed on the writing of narrative, evaluative, analytical and persuasive essays. The students will be expected to work more independently and cover topics with greater “depth” than in English 9. English 10 is meant to prepare students for further (or advanced) study in English and the language arts at the high school level.

034 HONORS ENGLISH 9: Full year/one credit course for freshmen to be taken in place of English 9. (Teacher recommendation only) Honors English 9 incorporates all the components of English 9, with additional emphasis on reading, research writing, oral presentations and group projects.

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035 HONORS ENGLISH 10: Full year/one credit course for sophomores to be taken in place of English 10. (Teacher recommendation required) Honors English 10 incorporates all the components of English 10, with additional emphasis on research, developing critical thinking skills, additional reading, and project presentations.

MATHEMATICS

059 PLANE GEOMETRY: Grade 10 - One credit. Students must have completed Algebra II This course is a study of the basic principles of points, lines, segments, angles, and planes from which other concepts are derived, concerning properties of other geometric figures. Students will be exposed to exercises to encourage logical thinking to prove theories and solve practical problems. We will explore one, two and three dimensional geometry concepts. Students will study transformational geometry using both their computer software programs and pencil-and-paper methods. We will also study basic trigonometry and its uses. 060 ALGEBRA III: Grade 11 - One credit. Students should have completed plane geometry. Included in the material to be studied in Algebra III are the fundamental algebra skills useful in many skilled and semi-skilled occupations. The course covers Exponential, Logarithmic, Rational, Radical and Polynomial Functions. In addition, time is spent on solving systems of combinations of equalities and inequalities with different systems, such as linear, quadratic and cubic. We will also cover some probability and statistics and conic sections. The course employs methods devised in both the “old” and “new” mathematics. A student should have a reasonable knowledge of arithmetic, basic algebra, and geometric concepts, but emphasis is placed upon problem solving rather than memorization of facts. 063 MATH FOR TODAY: Grade 12 – One credit.

The purpose of this class is to review basic mathematical fundamentals while investigating topics of math as they apply to living in today's world. This class is primarily designed to meet the needs of grade 12 students not enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum.

064 ALGEBRA II: Grade 9 – One credit. This class is designed to be a study of real number systems, writing, solving and graphing of equations, exploring functions and linear systems, and applying real life situations to algebra.

067 INTRO TO JAVA PROGRAMMING: Grades 9 - 12 - Semester class. Grade 9 will only

be admitted with teacher approval. Java is not just a coffee, it is one of the easiest and fastest programming languages. Java applications can run on multiple architectures, and it is one of the most common languages for developing and running Internet applications. In this course, you’ll learn how to build a process in a modular fashion thanks to a thorough overview of basic Java control structures (class variables and methods; using arrays and strings; combining text with graphics; inheritance; and files and streams).

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071 AP CALCULUS BC Grades 11, 12 with teacher approval – One credit. AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. It extends the content learned in AB to different types of equations (polar, parametric, vector-valued) and new topics (such as Euler's method, integration by parts, partial fraction decomposition, and improper integrals), and introduces the topic of sequences and series. The AP course covers topics in differential and integral calculus, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and series. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions. 072 HONORS ALGEBRA III: Grade 10 or by teacher approval - One credit. Students should have completed geometry in the ninth grade. Generally taken the year after

completing geometry. Included in the material to be studied in Honors Algebra III are the fundamental algebra skills useful in many skilled and semi-skilled occupations. The course

covers Exponential, Logarithmic, Rational, Radical and Polynomial Functions. In addition, time is spent on solving systems of combinations of equalities and inequalities with different

systems, such as linear, quadratic and cubic. We will also cover some probability and statistics and conic sections. The course employs methods devised in both the “old” and “new”

mathematics. A student should have a reasonable knowledge of arithmetic, basic algebra, and geometric concepts, but emphasis is placed upon problem solving rather than memorization of facts. This is different from Algebra III due to the pace of the class.

074 HONORS GEOMETRY: Grade 9 only or with teacher approval - One credit. Students must have completed Honors Algebra II in 8th grade or have consent of the geometry

teacher. This course includes a study of the basic principles of points, lines, segments, angles, and planes from which other concepts are derived, concerning properties of other geometric figures. Students will be exposed to exercises to encourage logical thinking to

prove theories and solve practical problems. We will explore one, two and three dimensional geometry concepts. Students will study transformational geometry using both their computer software programs and pencil-and-paper methods. We will also study basic trigonometry and its uses.

079 HONORS MATH TOPICS: Grades 11, 12 - One credit. Students must have completed

Geometry and Algebra III before taking Math Topics. This course is designed for students with a strong interest in mathematics that do not feel

they are quite ready to enter Calculus. Student’s background upon completion of this course should be sufficient to allow him/her to go directly into Calculus as a senior or if he/she plans to go on to college. Topics covered in this class will include Trigonometry, Sequences and Series, Probability and Statistics, as well as Graph Theory, Set Theory, and other Discrete Math topics.

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SCIENCE 080 GENERAL BIOLOGY: Grade 10 - One credit course - (required).

Students will explore living systems and relationships in the biosphere. Topics covered will include the following: -Cells (theory, parts, transport, reproduction) -Genetics (chromosome theory, DNA, Mendel’s Laws) -Biological change over time -Human body systems -Microbiology and disease -Ecology -Environmental issues

083 ASTRONOMY: Grades 9 - 12 Semester course. The universe is vast and ever-changing. The topics covered in this course include lifecycles of stars; sky charts and constellation identification, supernovae and creation of elements; white dwarfs, pulsars and black holes; the Milky Way and galaxies; distances of stars and galaxies; quasars; expansion of universe; open and closed universes; the big bang and supporting evidences.

091 PHYSICAL SCIENCE: Grade 9 – One credit course - (required). Physical Science is an introductory laboratory course to the study of chemistry and physics. Chemistry is the study of the properties, classes, and structure of matter and its changes. It includes such topics as the periodic table of elements, atomic structure, molecules, solutions, and chemical reactions. Physics is the study of the interrelation ships of matter and energy. Topics include waves, energy, electromagnetism, forces and motion. 094 CHEMISTRY: Grades 11, 12 - One credit course – with teacher approval.

Students must plan on taking advanced math courses. Students who wish to take chemistry but do not meet the above qualifications may enter the class by teacher recommendation or may take conceptual physics as a prerequisite class.

095 PHYSICS: Grade 12 - One credit course – with teacher approval.

Student should be enrolled in or have taken math analysis. Course will focus on the study of motion and energy and will introduce topics such as optics, electricity, and thermodynamics.

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105 & CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS: Grades 11, 12 Full year course or semester. 106 Conceptual Physics is intended to introduce students to many of the main principles

of physics. Physics is the basis for all other sciences. The course utilizes a less mathematical and more verbal approach to explain how everyday events occur. Students will be required to use basic algebra, perform experiments, interpret data and use higher order thinking skills to apply principles to everyday phenomena. Students who feel they may need a background in physics for the future, or have an overall interest in science should take this course. Students may use this course as a prerequisite for high school physics and chemistry. This 2 semester course will fulfill the Physics graduation requirement.

Semester 1: Course Outline (105)

Waves: Optics and Sound

Semester 2: Course Outline (106) Mechanics: Energy and Motion

SOCIAL SCIENCE

113 GEOGRAPHY: Grade 9 - required - One credit. The five geographic themes of location, place, human-environmental interaction, movement and region, form the basis for this class. Special attention will be placed on how people live on Earth. Various cultures from around the world will be studied and the influence of economic and political factors will be examined.

114 UNITED STATES HISTORY: Grade 10 - required - One credit. United States history covers the span of United States history from the Civil War through WWII. The course is presented in a chronological order. Detailed treatment of certain major documents and events is intended to give students a sense about how they came about, what they meant at that time, and how the topics relate to today. 115 WORLD HISTORY: Grade 11 - required - One credit.

World History is a course of study that may be divided into different areas of concentration. Students will examine the cultural influences of art, religion, music, and geography as well as key events that have shaped World History.

116 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS: Grade 12 - required - One credit.

This course serves as an introduction to economic principles with emphasis given to the effect of United States government policies on free enterprise. U.S. macroeconomic and microeconomic topics are covered as well as an introduction to world economics. Cooperative working skills, effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving are stressed in the class.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 146 LIFE SKILLS: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING Grades 9 - 12 - 1/2 credit. No prerequisites. This class will help students understand the beginnings of human life and follow the changes that take place from conception through birth and first days of life. We will focus on promoting optimum growth and development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool, school age and adults stages. Students will also have the chance to take home a computerized baby to see what it would be like to parent at this time in their life. An emphasis will be placed on the cognitive development of a child and sensory and motor skills. Additional topics will include childhood diseases, immunizations, and theories of development, learning styles and evaluating childcare services. A new addition to the FACS department: students will also be given a chance to simulate pregnancy with an Empathy Belly. 147 NUTRITION FOR LIFE: Grades 11, 12 – 1/2 credit. Do you live to eat or eat to live? Food provides pleasure and enjoyment. However, the main function of the food we eat is to keep us alive and make our bodies work properly. This course provides practical cooking experience for each student. Students will also learn and use the decision-making process, gain self- confidence when working in a kitchen, develop a whole some attitude toward nutrition, develop self- confidence in shopping for food and preparing various types of food, and learn to entertain guests. We will address topics such as: nutrients and their functions, eating disorders, obesity, food advertising, food safety and careers in food and nutrition. Students will gain knowledge through hands on cooking and baking labs. 151 ON YOUR OWN: Grades 11, 12 - 1/2 credit. This course is designed to prepare young adults to make wise choices on their journey to becoming independent consumers. Students will use the decision making process to set goals, manage finances and select and maintain clothing, housing, food and transportation. There will be hands on practice with life skills such as car maintenance, learning how to cook healthy and cost efficient foods as well as everyday skills that one needs to live on their own upon graduation from high school. More topics include renting, buying a home, managing money, budgeting, banking services, credit, mending clothing, taxes, insurance, and making wise consumer decisions. 152 FOOD AND SPORT: Grades 9 - 12 1/2 credit Semester course. This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which contributes to health and well-being. Practical problems addressed related to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills, food safety, sanitation and careers in nutrition and food service. What we eat influences how healthy we are and can increase our chances of developing any diseases. We will also address the Food Pyramid, nutrients and their functions, eating disorders, obesity, fast food, advertising, shopping on a budget, food safety and cooking simple, economical, nutritious foods that fuel our bodies. Students interested in dietetics, sports medicine, sports nutrition, health and physical education or general fitness and wellbeing will benefit from this class.

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153 TEXTILES AND FASHION: Grades 9 - 12 1/2 credit Semester course. STEM based learning through fashion and design! Fabrics and fashions play an important role in personal and business life. This course provides a study of clothing and textiles, the history of fashions, and characteristics of different fabrics. Wardrobe planning and buying, clothing management and care will be explored. They will be selecting fabrics, caring for clothing, working on design principles, wardrobe planning and sewing skills. Students will make a Log Cabin quilt as their final project. Materials used/made in the course are the property of the student and must be provided by the student. Scholarships are available for this project. Please see instructor for details. 154 DECADES OF FASHION AND CREATIVITY THROUGH CLOTHING: Grades 9 – 12 1/2 credit Semester Course. Do you think you hate to sew, or do you love it? This course is for you! If you have had little or no sewing experience and you want to learn, or if you have struggled with learning to sew in the past, this is the class for you. This foundational course will prepare students to move smoothly into more difficult sewing projects. We will be looking at the different decades of fashion and designing an article of clothing for the decade of their choice. As well as testing burn and safety factors in fabrics. At least two sewing projects are required. Students must purchase their own materials. Project based learning will be integrated throughout the course work which will utilize STEM-related concepts.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

135 INTRODUCTION TO WOOD TECHNOLOGY (Woods I): Grades 9 – 12 - 1/2 credit. Allowed $25.00 in materials, any further cost must be paid by student. Wood is the most widely used material for furniture making. Technology becomes alive as you form projects using the different tools and processes of the woodworking trade. 136 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN (CADD I):

Grades 9 - 12 – 1/2 credit – Semester course. The language of industry. The computer is an invaluable tool for architects, carpenters, welders, machinists, electricians, engineers, interior decorators, and numerous other occupations. They can design, test, modify, revise, and present ideas on the computer. This course will begin with the basic use of the computer, then move on to simple drawings in both engineering and architectural drafting and design. 137 WOOD TECHNOLOGY, PROCESS & DESIGN (Woods II): Grades 9 - 12 - 1/2 Credit/semester. Allowed $25.00 in materials, any further cost must be paid

by the student. Prerequisite: Intro. (Woods I). This course is a continuation of the introductory course. You will learn new and advanced processes as you design and construct a project of your choice!

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138 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN (CADD II): Grades 10 - 12 – ½ credit – Semester course. Prerequisite: CADD I

This course is an in depth extension of what was covered in the introductory class in regards to engineering design and drafting, but will also cover 3D modeling, and also civil engineering drafting. This course will be of interest to anyone interested in going into any type of industry. Whether you are going into design, engineering, manufacturing, electronics, or sales, this course will prepare you to design, draw, read, and understand working drawings used by engineers and workers of industries all over the world. This course will cover the following areas in detail: *technical sketching *manufacturing processes and design *dimensioning and tolerencing *3-D modeling and rendering

*civil engineering drafting 170 CABINETMAKING: Grades 10 - 12 – 1/2 Credit/semester. Allow $25.00 in materials, any further cost must be paid by the student. Prereq: Intro to Woods This course covers the theory and actual construction of cabinets with drawers, doors, shelves, etc. The student will learn how to properly install and trim plastic laminates for countertops. 176 ART METALS: Grades 9 - 12 – ½ credit – Semester class.

This course requires no previous metalworking experience, it is designed to combine creativity with basic skills in soft soldering, jewelry making, copper enameling, copper and glass etching, and simple molding and casting of pewter.

180 HOT METALS I: Grades 9 - 12 - 1/2 Credit – offered fall semester only –

Must pay for the metal for your project. This will be an introductory class consisting of two main parts; Part 1 – Welding Processes Covering safety procedures, brazing, gas welding, stick welding, wire feed welding, and TIG welding.

Part 2 – Foundry Work Covering safety procedures, pattern making (work in wood shop could be required), mold making, melting and pouring Aluminum, melting and pouring Brass, and sanding, polishing, and finishing projects.

182 HOT METALS II: Grades 9 - 12 – ½ Credit – pre-requisite Hot Metals I Must pay for the metal for your project. This is a project-based class, you will be expected to build something during the semester. This will be an advanced metals class consisting of two main parts: Part I – Advanced Welding Processes

Covering safety procedures and advanced techniques of brazing, gas welding, stick welding, wire feed welding, and TIG welding. Part 2 – Advanced Foundry Work

Covering safety procedures and advanced techniques of pattern making (work in the wood shop could be required), mold making, melting and pouring Aluminum, melting and pouring Brass, and sanding, polishing and finishing projects.

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CE300 MRC ENGR1010 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS : Grades 10, 11, 12 ALI One semester course (3 credits)

This course is designed to introduce the process of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). Students will learn how to run a CADD drafting program, learn the process of three-view orthographic projection by completing a series of drawings, explore the fields of engineering by drawing and building a model bridge, and study architecture by planning and drawing a complete set of plans for a simple residential building.

CE306 MRC WELD1100 METAL WELDING AND CUTTING TECH: Grades 10, 11, 12 ALI One semester course (2 credits) The main purpose of this course is to introduce students to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Acetylene Gas Welding, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. Student will learn the related safety practices as required by National Skills Standards established by the federal government and the American Welding Society (AWS). The student will become familiar with SMAW principles and techniques, ANSI/AMS Z49.1 safety standards, metallurgy (generally soft metals), electrical principles, and filler metals. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge to all weld types in all welding positions. Welding terminology and typical job communications will be covered.

CE307 MRC WELD 2110 WELDING AND CUTTING: Grades 10, 11, 12 ALI One semester course (2 credits) Prerequisite: Welding I, (GPA 2.5), or instructor approval Students will learn techniques required to design and fabricate the various components needed in general maintenance application, e.g., jigs, fixtures, mounts, equipment installation, structural applications, etc.

CE310 MRC CARP1225 HAND/POWER TOOLS: Grades 10, 11, 12 ALI One semester course (2 credits) – pre-requisite Woods I This course is a carpentry class where we actually build a small building. Learn to build floors, walls, roofs and install doors and windows.

CE311 MRC CARP1228 CABINETMAKING: Grades 10, 11, 12 ALI Allow $25.00 in materials, any further cost must be paid by the student. Prereq: Intro to Wood Tech. 135 This course covers the theory and actual construction

of cabinets with drawers, doors, shelves, etc. The student will learn how to properly install and trim plastic laminates for countertops.

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ENGINEERING 184 ENGINEERING: Grades 10 - 12 – Full year – 1 tech credit Prerequisite: Complete Geometry. Students will be assigned an iPad for the duration of the class.

Semester 1: This semester will be an introduction and exploration to problem solving methods, engineering curriculum and computer applications in engineering. Students will be expected to do presentations using computer programs such as word, excel, and power point. Different types of engineering will be explored. Field trips to various industries in the region are a possibility. This course will also include work in the Metals Lab, Woods Lab, and the CADD Lab. The lab component provides hands-on learning of the lecture concepts and introduces proper use of the laboratory equipment with a basic introduction to AutoCAD and Geometers Sketchpad. Semester 2: This semester will be an expansion of Semester 1 with a focus on specific projects. Possible topics – - Hydraulics/Pneumatics -Solar Power -Water Power -Wind Power

*This course focus may be subject to change. Other interests may be pursued.

BUSINESS EDUCATION 040 GRAPHIC PRODUCTION: Grades 10 - 12 - Two semesters – ½ credit per semester

This course covers design and layout principles using Adobe InDesign: all panels; how to flow and format text; import and manipulate text and graphics; illustrate objects; apply and set color, and how to print multiple page signatures and documents used in electronic publishing and variable data. The purpose of this course is to design and produce a print and a DVD version of this year’s “Northern Light”. Through the planning, marketing/selling, editing, and distribution of the yearbook students will develop skills in writing, design, photography, technology, business,

organization, communication, management, and leadership. 042 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – One semester – ½ credit

This course will introduce students to the concepts and theories of today’s business world. Students will learn about the dominant role that business activity plays in our economy and the kinds of preparation needed to participate in business activities. Students will improve competence in understanding and managing personal financial affairs associated with daily life, learn about the function and operation of businesses and apply the fundamentals of personal/family resource management through informed decision-making. Students will participate in The Stock Market Game where they learn core academic concepts and skills

that can help them succeed in the classroom — and in life.

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044 INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING: Grades 9 -12 – One semester - ½ credit This is a prerequisite for any student wishing to register for the Graphic Production

(Yearbook) course. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of desktop publishing concepts and procedures to create attractive, sophisticated, and useful publications. Using two of the most popular desktop publishing software tools (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign) students will get a hands-on experience into today’s modern world of design, printing, and publishing. Students will also get a hands-on experience using popular video editing software and equipment.

CE350 RR BUS1460 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: Grades 10 – 12

This course will introduce students to the concepts and theories of today’s business world. Students will learn about the dominant role that business activity plays in our economy and the kinds of preparation needed to participate in business activities. Students will improve competence in understanding and managing personal financial affairs associated with daily life, learn about the function and operation of businesses and apply the fundamentals of personal/family resource management through informed decision-making. Students will participate in The Stock Market Game where they learn core academic concepts and skills

that can help them succeed in the classroom — and in life. CE360 MRC GRAP2271 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP & DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: ALI Grades 10 – 12 This course covers an extremely powerful software package that fulfills the needs of two separate and distinct worlds: that of the graphic designer and that of the professional printer/publisher and photographer. The graphic designer utilizes Photoshop’s tools to create and manipulate images, retouch photographs, and prepare them for reproduction in print and web using various color and filter processes. Photo backdrops, cropping and display will be emphasized. CE361 MRC GRAP2252 GRAPHIC PRODUCTION/YEARBOOK: Grades 10 – 12 PREREQUISITE: Must have completed 00044 Intro to Desktop Publishing or CE360 Adobe Photoshop & Digital Photography. This course covers design and layout principles using Adobe Indesign: all palettes; how to flow and format text; import and manipulate text and graphics; illustrate objects; apply and set color, and how to print multiple page signatures and documents used in electronic publishing and variable data.

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ART & MUSIC & LANGUAGE

222 ART I: Grades 9 - 12 - 1/2 credit. The following areas will be covered in this course:

ART HISTORY: Students will demonstrate understanding of visual art in a historical framework. MULTI-MEDIA CREATION AND PERFORMANCE: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of design in a lab situation which will include:

- Drawing - Painting - Sculpture - Ceramics

223 ART II: Grades 9 - 12 - 1/2 credit. Students will design and create examples of the following media: drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and design. Students will demonstrate knowledge of both the elements of art and principles of design in their work.

231 ADVANCED ART: DRAWING: Grades 10 - 12 – ½ credit. Prerequisite: Complete Art I and Art II A basic course in drawing and the student can expect to learn the essential steps in learning to draw. Emphasis is placed on composition in drawing and

specific studies in contour drawing, gesture drawing, shading of forms, perspective, and figure drawing. Pencil, pen, and ink, charcoal, crayon, felt marker, and pastels may be used as mediums to produce student work/studies.

232 ADVANCED ART: PAINTING: Grades 10 - 12 – ½ credit Prerequisite: Complete Art I and Art II This course will also involve paint as the medium. Color theory, design and composition, and various artistic styles/movements are studied. Exploratory, as well as in-depth studies will be assigned. 233 ADVANCED ART: CERAMICS: Grades 10 - 12 – ½ credit Prerequisite: Complete Art I and Art II A course in which the student explores three-dimensional art in both the additive and the subtractive methods. Construction, carving, and modeling of various mediums are used. Also included in this course will be hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel with clay. Both functional and sculptural aspects are explored, stressing individ ual creative use of the medium. Glazing and surface decoration are introduced to aesthetic value to the students work. 234 ART III OR IV: Grades 10 - 12 – ½ credit Prerequisite: Complete Art I and Art II Students will design and create examples of the following media: drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and design at an advanced level. Students will be able to expand their art knowledge and skills in their area of expertise.

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246 BAND: Grades 9 - 12 - One credit. $35.00 Music Maintenance Fee for FHS Instrumental Rental

All students participating in grades 9-12 band will study and perform all types of band literature. Members are expected to perform in pep band and concerts throughout the year as well as compete in music competitions. Students must have played an instrument or had individual lessons prior to signing up for this class.

247 CHORUS: Grades 9 - 12 – One credit. Chorus will meet five days a week and perform at several concerts throughout the year, as designed by the director, as well as at Region contests, and the national anthem at sporting events. Attendance at performances is considered part of the course assignment and grade. All students will be expected to study and perform a variety of choral literature. Students must be willing and able to sing. If there is any question on vocal ability, the student should schedule a voice test with the director before selecting the course. There is a maximum of 90 members. (Choir, band/chorus students)

248 BAND/CHORUS: Grades 9 -12 – One credit. 250 INTRODUCTION TO GUITAR: Grades 9 - 12 Semester course Students will need their own guitar for this class. Electric guitars are welcome

as well as acoustic guitars. Students will learn how to read music in notation form as well as guitar tablature form and also many of the basic and advanced chords. Students will perform in class for each other but no public performances will be scheduled unless students request to do so. Students will be expected to play in solo form as well as in an ensemble setting in class.

LANGUAGES 275 SPANISH I: Grades 9 - 12 - One credit. “C” average in English is required.

Instruction at this level covers the National Standards for World Languages Education and the Minnesota standards known as "The Five Cs.": Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities. The main methodologies used in class are the Natural Approach, TPR (Total Physical Response) and TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling). These methods focus on the five foreign language competencies: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Language is learned through gestures, stories and cultural studies using the target language (Spanish). Students will be exposed to the Spanish language in a variety of ways, including stories, songs, poems, video, power point, and other media. Instruction will be primarily in Spanish. The student will be able to:

1. Understand simple Spanish spoken by a native speaker and respond

accordingly in Spanish.

2. Narrate events and stories in the Present Tense using regular,

irregular and reflexive verbs, Present Continuous and Present Tense

of Phrasal Verbs in all persons, singular and plural, either orally or in a

written outcome.

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3. Read stories, short essays and novels relevant to vocabulary learned

in class and respond to informational questions and other reading

comprehension activities.

4. Cultural awareness through current event topics such as: Tolerance,

Immigration and the lives of famous Hispanic Americans.

276 SPANISH II: Grades 10 - 12 - One credit. ~Prerequisite: ~ Complete Spanish I with a minimum of a "C" average or with consent of the instructor. This course will continue to

reinforce Spanish language acquisition with the same standards and through the same methods used in Spanish I. There will be a systematic review of the previous level and continued instruction including, but not limited to, Past Tense: Preterit and Imperfect, Continuous Past Tense, Past Tense of Phrasal Verbs, etc. New vocabulary and utilization of

acquired skills will be emphasized along with even greater cultural knowledge and growth. 277 SPANISH III: Grades 11, 12 - One credit. ~Prerequisite: A student must have completed Spanish II with a minimum of a "C" average or with consent of the instructor. This course will continue to reinforce Spanish language acquisition with the same standards and through the same methods used in Spanish II. There will be a systematic review of the previous level and continued instruction including, but not limited to, Subjunctive, Future and Conditional; with emphasis in oral communication. ~New vocabulary and utilization of acquired skills will be emphasized along with even greater cultural knowledge and growth. 282 INTRODUCTION TO ANISHINAABE STUDIES: Grades 9 - 12 - One credit. This course is an introductory overview of Anishinaabe culture, history, and traditions. Students will study the art, music, traditional stories, and crafts of the Ojibwe along with historical, philosophical, and contemporary issues in Indian Country. 283 INTRODUCTION TO THE OJIBWE LANGUAGE: Grades 9 – 12 – One credit. This course will introduce students to the Ojibwe language. Conversational Ojibwe and writing skills will be learned leading to an oral presentation. Analysis of sentence strucure will be utilized in attaining an understanding of the complexity and beauty of the Ojibwe language. Students will also study the culture and history of the Ojibwe. 284 OJIBWE II Grades 10 - 12 – One credit. Prerequisite: A student must have completed Introduction to the Ojibwe Language. This course will continue to reinforce the conversational and writing skill which began in Introduction to the Ojibwe language. New vocabulary, grammatical concepts, and utilization of acquired skill will be emphasized. 286 OJIBWE III Grades 11 – 12 – One credit. Prerequisite: A student must have completed Introduction to the Ojibwe Language and Ojibwe II.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 305 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9: .5 credit. - Required/3 days/week/full year

The physical education program gives the students an opportunity to explore a variety of physical activities. Basic sports skills, understanding of rules and appreciation of sports, as well as physical fitness, are stressed. One chief emphasis will be the development of the whole individual-mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The student will learn through physical activity to realize their maximum capacities both physically and mentally and to use these capacities intelligently and cooperatively as a good citizen.

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306 HEALTH EDUCATION 9: .5 credit. - Required 2 days a week /full year -

Topics covered include decision making, self-esteem, stress reduction, depression and suicide prevention, non-communicable and communicable diseases, promotion of healthy nutrition, prevention of tobacco, alcohol & drug use, promoting healthy relationships and prevention of HIV/STD’s and unintentional pregnancies. This course strives to meet the national standards for health education at the 9th grade level.

309 LIFETIME SPORTS I: Grades 10 - 12 – .5 credit – 1st semester class

This class will provide students the opportunity to learn about the history, fundamental rules, and skills in both dual and individual sports and activities. The student will have the opportunity to develop a favorable attitude toward and discover activities that will peak their interest both now and over their lifetime. Activities may include: archery, badminton, biking, bocce ball, bowling, broomball, cross country skiing, curling, dance, disc golf, golf, hiking, hockey, outdoor activities, pickle ball, rollerblading, skating, snow shoeing, softball, speedball, swimming and water safety, table tennis, ultimate football and frisbee, volleyball, and water polo.

310 LIFETIME SPORTS II: Grades 10 - 12 - .5 Credit - 2nd semester Class 313 SPORTS, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES I: Grades 10 - 12 - .5 credit - 1st semester class

This activity-based course focusses on skill development and knowledge regarding

various sports, games and activities. This course includes the following activities:

Golf, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Badminton, and Bowling.

**Lab fee for Bowling**

314 SPORTS, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES II: Grades 10 - 12 - .5 credit - 2nd semester class

This activity-based course focusses on skill development and knowledge regarding

various sports, games and activities. This course includes the following activities:

Basketball, Hockey, Bowling, Pickle-Ball, Archery, Disc Golf and Softball.

**Lab fee for Bowling**

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315 WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS I: Grades 10 - 12 - .5 credit - 1st semester class

This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the

importance of weight training and fitness in your daily life routine. The following will be

included in this course: weight training for strength and development, agility, speed training,

flexibility, plyometrics, aerobic training, and core strength development.

316 WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS II: Grades 10 - 12 - .5 credit – 2nd semester class.

This class will provide an accepting, non-competitive atmosphere and offer a variety of fitness

activities geared specifically toward women. Students will have the opportunity to participate in

yoga, pilates, walking for fitness, women’s weight training, kick-boxing, cardio, and team and

individual sports and games. Students taking this class will also learn the benefits of keeping a

nutrition and exercise journal and how to properly do so. This class will provide girls with an

opportunity to achieve fitness goals and focus on self-improvement in an environment that al

lows them to feel comfortable.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS 400 STUDY HALL: Grades 9 - 12 You can choose whether you want a study hall for a semester or for the full year.

RRCC COLLEGE CLASSES (PSEO)* Grades 11, 12 Requirements: Jrs. must rank in the top-third of their class, or have a 3.0 end-of-the year cumulative GPA. Seniors must rank in the top third of their class or 2.5 end-of-year cumulative GPA.

Note: PSEO students need to have 1 credit of Technology/FACS for graduation. (These classes are only offered at FHS.) It is strongly recommended you schedule this in Grade 9 or 10.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (CE): EARNING HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE CREDIT* Grades 11, 12 Four (4) college credits = one (1) high school credit

Concurrent enrollment allows a student to take a course at Falls High School and gain both Falls High School & PSEO credits; as well as Bemidji State University (BSU), Mesabi Range College (MRC), Rainy River Community College (RR), and Lake Superior College (LSC) credits. That means a student who enrolls in one or more of these courses will be working towards a high school graduation along with gaining college credit. Colleges are members of the MNSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) System. Students are encouraged to take all of these courses or any combination as long as they have met the prerequisites required by the high school.

**Students must pass the Accuplacer Test to take CE Math classes and must pass the MCA 8th Grade Reading portion to take ALL other CE courses.**

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) This program will help you understand the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Each institution within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system certifies the courses for the ten goal areas within the MnTC. You choose courses in each goal area as required by the institution where you are intending to complete the MnTC. To complete the entire MnTC, you must earn a minimum of 40 credits in the ten goal areas, as well as the requirements for each of the goal areas. Passing grades (A-D) for MnTC courses apply including transfer courses; however, a cumulative MnTC GPA of 2.0 is required to complete the entire 40 credit package.

View MnTC Course and Goal Lists at http://www.mntransfer.org/students/plan/s_list.php for specific courses offered at the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities and the U of M.

Falls High School is partnered with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to offer students college credit courses through a program called Concurrent Enrollment (CE). This opportunity offers high school students the option of taking college classes, for dual credit, while still being able to appreciate all the benefits, experiences, and memories that high school students can enjoy.

Students seeking to earn MnTC (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum) transfer credit (40 credits) option, see pages 27-28.

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FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM COURSE COVERAGE

2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

MNTC Goal 1: Written Communications & Oral Communication. Three courses; 9 credits minimum. One 3-credit option from:

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

BSU ENGL 1151 Composition 3 Fall Hamers, Katie 1

BSU ENGL 2151 Argument & Exposition 3 Spring Hamers, Katie 1

LSC Online COMM 1115 Intercultural Communication 3 Fall/Spring Vollom, Tom 1, 7

MNTC Goal 2: Critical Thinking. Embedded in all courses of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

MNTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences. Two courses; 7 credits minimum

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

BSU SCI 2100 Astronomy 3 Spring Casareto, Tony 3

MNTC Goal 4: Mathematics/Symbolic Systems. One course; 3 credits mimimum

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

RRCC MATH 1145 College Algebra 4 Spring Ringhofer, Timm 2, 4

RRCC MATH 1170 Pre-Calculus 5 Fall Ringhofer, Timm 2, 4

RRCC MATH 2220 Calculus 5 Spring Ringhofer, Timm 2, 4

MNTC Goal 5: History &Social & Behavioral Sciences. Two courses from 2 discplines; 6 credits minimum

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

LSC HIST 1110 Modern European History I 3 Fall Sandberg, John 2, 5, 8

LSC HIST 1120 Modern European History II 3 Spring Sandberg, John 2, 5, 8

LSC ECON 1100 Intro to Economics 3 Fall/Spring Sandberg, John 5, 8

LSC Online PSCI 1110 American Government 3 Fall/Spring Vollom, Tom 5, 9

MNTC Goal 6: Humanities, the Arts, Literature, and Philosophy. One course from each group; 6 credits minimum

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

BSU ENGL 2355 American Literature, 1865 to present 3 Fall Hamers, Katie 6, 7

MNTC Goal 7: Human Diversity. 3 credits minimum

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

LSC Online COMM 1115 Intercultural Communication 3 Fall/Spring Vollom, Tom 1, 7

BSU ENGL 2355 American Literature, 1865 to present 3 Fall Hamers, Katie 6, 7

MNTC Goal 8: Global Perspective. 3 credits minimum

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

RRCC ANSH 1010 Anishinaabe Language I 4 Fall Vollom, Tom 2, 8

RRCC ANSH 1020 Anishinaabe Language II 4 Spring Vollom, Tom 2, 8

RRCC SPAN 1020 Beginning Spanish II 4 Fall Christianson, Rosa 2, 8

RRCC SPAN 2020 Intermediate Spanish I 4 Spring Christianson, Rosa 2, 8

LSC ECON 1100 Intro to Economics 3 Fall/Spring Sandberg, John 5, 8

MNTC Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Reponsibility. 3 credits minimum

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor Goal Areas

LSC Online PSCI 1110 American Government 3 Spring Vollom, Tom 5, 9

MNTC Goal 10: People and the Environment. 3 credits minimum

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ADDITIONAL CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT ELECIVE OPTIONS

ALI COURSES

Institution Course # Course Name Credits Semester Instructor

RRCC BUS 1460 Introduction to Business 3 Fall Anderson, Charlie

MRC ENGR 1010 Engineering Graphics (CADD) 3 Fall Olson, David

RRCC MATH 1005 Beginning College Algebra 4 Fall Ringhofer, Timm

MRC WELD 1100 Metal Welding and Cutting 2 Fall Olson, David

MRC WELD 2110 Welding and Cutting 2 Spring Olson, David

MRC CARP 1228 Cabinet Making 2 Spring McDonald, George

MRC CARP 1225 Hand and Power Tools 2 Spring McDonald, George

MRC GRAP 2271 Adobe Photoshop & Dig. Photo. 2 Fall Anderson, Charlie

MRC GRAP 2252 Design & Layout with Indesign 3 Full Year Anderson, Charlie

RRCC NSG 1000 Nursing Assistant 3 Spring Palm, Sue

Juniors with a 3.0 and seniors with a 2.5 GPA and pass the ACCUPLACER test are qualified to register for

Concurrent Enrollment (C/E) classes in the high school. Students selecting this option are able to satisfy 11th

and 12th grade core class requirements by selecting the following options:

*ENGL1151 Composition (BSU) and ENGL2152 Argument and Exposition (BSU)

satisfies 11th grade FHS English.

*COMM 1115 OLL (LSC) Intercultural Communication and ENGL2355 American

Literature, 1865 to present (BSU) satisfies 12th grade English.

*HIST1110 and HIST1120 Modern European History I and II satisfies 11th grade history.

*ECON1100 Intro to Economics and PSCI1110 American Government satisfies 12th grade

Government/Economics.

ENGL1151 (BSU) 1st semester (.75) credit

11th

Grade English FHS full year (1) credit ENGL 2152 (BSU) 2

nd semester (.75) credit

COMM 1115 (LSC) cr.1st semester (.75) OLL*

ENGL 2355 (BSU) 1st semester (.75)

12th

Grade English FHS full year (1) credit

HIST 1110 (LSC) 1st semester (.75)

11th

Grade History full year (1) credit HIST 1120 (LSC) 2

nd semester (.75)

ECON 1100 (LSC) 1st semester (.75)

12th

Grade Economics/Government PSCI 1110 (LSC) 2nd

semester (.75) OLL*

* OLL=online

All other C/E classes count as a credit elective. High school chemistry, or physics or conceptual physics are

graduation requirements.

A student will receive one full credit upon successful completion of a year-long high school class; a semester

class is worth (.5) credit. The conversion rate for college credits to high school credits is 4:1 (4 college credits

are equivalent 1 high school credit).

Students taking concurrent enrollment classes will receive more credit than required for high school graduation.

The 11th and 12th

grade student often request open hours to leave campus or do homework in the newly created

student lounge next to the cafeteria.

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The following is a list of courses offered C/E for High School and College Credit BSU = Bemidji State University; LSC = Lake Superior College; MRC = Mesabi Range College; RR = Rainy River Community College. Restricted family Skyward access to grades where courses are indicated as OLL. MNTC goals that are met by each course are listed after the course description. Courses not meeting specific goal areas will count as college elective credits.

ENGLISH CE100 BSU ENGL1151 English Comp/3 cr. 1st Semester This course teaches techniques of expository writing and the construction of formal essays, focusing on grammar and diction, the sentence, the expository paragraph, the essay, research skills, and the writing process. The course will prepare students in the basic elements of critical thinking (analyzing and evaluating evidence), the elements of expository writing (the paragraph, the sentence, punctuation, and grammar), essay construction (structure, organization, and point-of-view), as well as the writing process. MNTC: 1 CE101 BSU ENGL2152 Argument & Exposition/3 cr. 2nd Semester This course teaches techniques of expository writing and the construction of formal essays, focusing on grammar and diction, the sentence, the expository paragraph, the essay, research skills, and the writing process. The course will prepare students in the bases elements of critical thinking (analyzing and evaluating evidence), the elements of expository writing (the paragraph, the sentence, punctuation, and grammar), essay construction (structure, organization, and point-of-view), as well as the writing process MNTC: 1 CE102 LSC COMM1115 OLL Intercultural Communication /3 cr. 1st Semester This course allows the student an opportunity to study the process of communicating across cultures. Major ethnic cultures, as well as significant co-cultures, will become the focus of study. The course will provide experiential as well as cognitive learning. MNTC:1, 7 CE103 BSU ENGL2355 American Literature 1865 to present/3 cr. 2nd Semester Students study classic works from several authors: short stories, essays, poetry, and selections from novels. Students will write research reports of the life and works of 19th Century American authors. Throughout the course, fundamentals of literary perspectives and criticism will be discussed, as well as the impact of science, technology, and war upon American life. MNTC: 6, 7 MATH CE150 RR MATH1005 Beginning College Algebra/4 cr. 1st Semester Students will review algebra concepts to prepare them for College algebra. Topics in Beginning College Algebra include basic concepts, equations and inequalities, the rectangular coordinate system and graphs of equations, functions, roots and radicals, quadratic equations, and inequalities. CE151 RR MATH1145 College Algebra/4 cr. 2nd Semester In this course, students receive a basic understanding of algebraic manipulations. Students gain an understanding of the real number system, exponents and radicals, algebraic expressions, the Binomial Theorem, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial functions, rational functions, conic sections, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations and inequalities are also discussed. MNTC: 4 CE155 RR MATH1170 Pre-Calculus/5 cr. 1st Semester Pre-calculus is the study of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential and trigonometric functions. Topics covered in this course include linear, quadratic and higher degree equations and inequalities; systems of equations; trigonometric equations; and the study of graphs in each area. Students will also concentrate on the use of algebra and trigonometry in problem solving. MNTC: 4

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CE156 RR MATH2220 Calculus I/5 cr. 2nd Semester This is the first course in a three-semester calculus sequence. Students will review functions and their graphs, and will learn about limits, differentiation, and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Students will also learn applications of differentiation and integration. MNTC: 4 SCIENCE CE200 RR BIOL1085 Intro to Biology I/3 cr. Semester Course This is an introductory level course in which students will explore basic theories and concepts important to biological science. Students will apply these concepts to current issues related to biology, including genetics, cloning and stem cells, evolution, cancer, emerging diseases, endangered species, and conservation biology. This course does not have a scheduled lab, but activities and simulations similar to labs will be completed during the semester. No credit can be earned if student has earned a grade of C or better in BIOL 1015 General Biology I. Hours per week: Lecture-3. MNTC: 2/3/10 CE201 RR BIOL1200 Environmental Science/4 cr. Semester Course In Environmental Science, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of environmental science by exploring basic ecological principles, human population, energy and natural resources, major environmental concerns, and environmental sustainability. The laboratory component of the course will engage students in the scientific method and introduce them to a variety of techniques to measure and assess their own use of natural resources, monitor and assess environmental impact, and investigate local environmental issues. Field trips and laboratory sessions are required. Hours per week: Lecture-3; Lab-2. MNTC: 2/3/10 CE206 RR NSCI1310 Physical Geology/4 cr. Semester Course Physical geology is an introduction to the basic processes that influence the Earth's crust. Topics covered include plate tectonics, rocks and minerals, glacial systems, volcanism, earthquakes, geologic landscapes and the dynamic processes that produce those landscapes. The geology of northern Minnesota and northwestern Ontario will be stressed in the laboratory and field portions of the course. Field sessions will be arranged with the class. Hours per week: Lecture-3; Lab-2. MNTC: 2, 3, 10 CE271 BSU SCI2200 Meteorology/3 cr. Semester Course This course surveys a one-semester survey course, with emphasis on the science of the atmospheric dynamics of weather and climate, precipitation, storms, and forecasting. Includes laboratory simulations and field exercises. MNTC: 3 CE272 BSU SCI2100 Astronomy/3 cr. Semester Course This course surveys a cone-semester survey course, with emphasis on the history of astronomy, the science of stellar and solar system formation, the evolution of stars and galaxies, and modern cosmology and the fate of the universe. Includes laboratory simulations and field exercise. MNTC: 3 SOCIAL CE250 LSC HIST1110 European History Ancient to 1815/3 cr. 1st Semester This course surveys the European historical period from the Renaissance to 1815. The emphasis is on political, economic, social, and cultural trends and developments. Students will learn about the late Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation and Counter-Reformation, French Revolution, and Napoleonic era, as well as the struggle for wealth and empire. Students will also become familiar with the Age of Discovery, the Age of Enlightenment, the age of religious wars, and scientific developments. MNTC: 2, 5, 8 CE251 LSC HIST1120 European History from 1815-Present/3 cr. 2nd Semester This course is a survey history of Europe/Western Civilization from the Industrial Revolution and the rise of liberalism and nationalism through European imperialism and competition, World War I, the rise of totalitarianism, World War II, the decline of colonialism, the Cold War in Europe, and the emergence of the European Union in the post-war era. MNTC: 2, 5, 7

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CE253 LSC PSCI1110 OLL American Government/3 cr. 1st Semester This course is an overview of political theory, party politics, constitutional foundations, and the structure, functions, branches, and operations of the American national (federal) government, including Congress, the Presidency, the judiciary, and other federal agencies. MNTC: 5, 9 CE260 LSC ECON2100 Macro Economics/3 cr. 2nd Semester This course covers a general description of the United States economy and the fundamental concepts of economics. These concepts will be applied in both microeconomic and macroeconomic situations. MNTC: 5, 8 BUSINESS CE350 RR BUS1460 Introduction to Business/3cr. Semester Course This course will introduce students to the concepts and theories of today’s business world. Students will learn about the dominant role that business activity plays in our economy and the kinds of preparation needed to participate in business activities. Students will improve competence in understanding and managing personal financial affairs associated with daily life, learn about the function and operation of businesses and apply the fundamentals of personal/family resource management through informed decision-making. Students will participate in The Stock Market Game where they learn core academic concepts and skills that can help them succeed in the classroom — and in life. CE360 MRC GRAP2271 Adobe Photoshop and Digital Photography/2cr. 1st Semester ALI This course provides students with an understanding of digital photography concepts and procedures and will teach students Photoshop skills that are necessary for editing and enhancing images. Students will get a hands-on experience using the school’s digital cameras and scanners. This course will show students how to harness the power of Adobe’s software programs (Photoshop and In Design) in a sequence specifically designed for students interested in photography and graphic design. CE361 MRC GRAP2252 Graphic Productions: Design & Layout with InDesign/3cr. Full Year/Yearbook This course covers design and layout principles using Adobe InDesign: all palettes; how to flow and format text; import and manipulate text and graphics; illustrate objects; apply and set color, and how to print multiple page signatures and documents used in electronic publishing and variable data. The purpose of this course is to design and produce a print and a DVD version of this year’s “Northern Light”. Through the planning, marketing/selling, editing, and distribution of the yearbook students will develop skills in writing, design, photography, technology, business, organization, communication, management, and leadership. LANGUAGE CE500 RR SPAN1020 Beginning Spanish II/4 cr. 1st Semester Beginning Spanish II will expand and strengthen the ability of the learner to communicate in spoken Spanish and learn more about the customs and language usage of different Hispanic cultures. Students will develop guided active conversational skills and the ability to personalize and apply the language to realistic business and travel situations through a systematic manipulation and practice of vocabulary, simplified grammar, and exercises within authentic contexts. Prerequisite or equivalent: Students must have successfully completed FHS 00276 Spanish II and have been recommended by the instructor to the Guidance Office, can enroll into SPAN 1010. MNTC: 2, 8 CE501 RR SPAN2020 Intermediate Spanish I/4 cr. 2nd Semester Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Topics include the history, culture, and literature of Hispanic countries. This course is appropriate for students with significant prior experience in Spanish and for students who are highly motivated. Prerequisite or equivalent: SPAN 2020 or consent of instructor. MNTC: 2, 8

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CE505 RR ANSH1010 Anishinaabe Language I/4 cr. 1st Semester This is the first course in an introductory Ojibwe language sequence emphasizing listening, understanding, vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include work using the double vowel writing system, grammar and the Ojibwe culture. MNTC: 2, 8 CE506 RR ANSH1020 Anishinaabe Language II/4 cr. 2nd Semester The second course in an introductory Ojibwe language sequence emphasizes listening, understanding, vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include work using the double vowel writing system, grammar and the Ojibwe culture. Prerequisite or equivalent: ANSH 1010. MNTC: 2, 8 ART CE405 ??? ART Ceramics/3 cr. Semester Course This course is an introduction to hand-built ceramic art. Techniques covered include hand construction methods, surface decoration, glazing, and firing. Students will also be introduced to a wide variety of both historical and contemporary clay work through lectures that introduce the elements and principles of aesthetic language and include art theory and criticism concerns of sculptural, as well as functional hand built clay forms. MNTC: 6 CE406 ??? ART Painting/3 cr. Semester Course This course is an introduction to painting with water-based media. It presents a variety of trandisional and innovative concepts, techniques, and approaches to painting. Students explore color, composition, and expression supported by lectures that introduce the elements and principles of aesthetic language and include art theory and criticism. MNTC: 6 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CE300 MRC ENGR1010 Engineeering Graphics/3 cr. 1st Semester ALI This course is designed to introduce the process of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). Students will learn how to run a CADD drafting program, learn the process of three-view orthographic projection by completing a series of drawings, explore the fields of engineering by drawing and building a model bridge, and study architecture by planning and drawing a complete set of plans for a simple residential building. CE306 MRC WELD1100 Metal Welding and Cutting/2 cr. 1st Semester ALI The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of welding. Focus is on the various types of welding processes, welding machines, metallurgy and electrode selection. This course also provides the opportunity for the student to develop their individual welding technique in the lab. Hours per week: Lecture-1; Lab- CE307 MRC WELD2110 Welding and Cutting/2 cr. 2nd Semester ALI This course introduces the student to all position structural welding. Students will become familiar with welding symbols, print reading, AWS standards, and destructive and non-destructive test methods. The lab assignments allow the student to develop and hone individual welding techniques and skills. Students will also demonstrate awareness in welding safety and oxy-fuel operations. Hours per week: Lecture-1; Lab-2. CE310 MRC CARP1225 Hand and Power Tools/2 cr. 2nd Semester ALI This course covers the study of the nomenclature and proper use of hand, portable and stationary power tools. Each student will perform exercises to bring him or her to a level of competency acceptable to the trade. CE311 MRC CARP1228 Cabinet Making/2 cr. 1st Semester ALI This course covers the theory and actual construction of cabinets with drawers, doors, shelves, etc. The student will learn how to properly install and trim plastic laminates for counter tops.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION CE552 RR PHED1190 Weight Training/1 cr. Semester Course This course is an introduction to the principles of weight training. Students gain a basic understanding of procedures, safety, and equipment used in developing an individualized structured weight program for strength and development. CE553 RR PHED1200 Fitness and Conditioning/1 cr. Semester Course This course will introduce students to the basics of fitness and conditioning. Major components include agility, speed training, flexibility, plyometrics, aerobic training, and core strength development. NURSING CE600 RR NSG1000 Nursing Assistant/3 cr. 2nd Semester ALI This course is the study of basic nursing skills, including health and basic human needs, the health care system, common patient care equipment, healthful environments, medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care, nutrition/feeding, elimination, communication and principles related to long-term care. This course is intended to prepare students for practice at the Nursing Assistant level and to serve as an introduction to the nursing sequence. The curriculum meets state and federal requirements and is approved by the Minnesota Department of Health. Successful completion of this course prepares the participant to take the state-approved competency evaluation and seek employment in a variety of health care settings.