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Simley High School Registration Guide

20142015

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Table of Contents

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS……...… 3

ART…………………………………………… 8

ESL………………………………………….… 15

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION …. 17

LANGUAGE ARTS…………………………. 24

MATHEMATICS…………………………..… 35

MUSIC…………………………………..…… 45

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH……. 50

SCIENCE………………………….……….... 55

SOCIAL STUDIES……………..…………… 62

AVID…………………………………..……… 71

WORLD LANGUAGES……………..……… 73

SPECIAL SERVICES………………….…… 79

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mr. Tom Begich Ms. Cindy Nordstrom

Ms. Bridget Cronin Mr. Mark Westpfahl

Mr. Allen Gerber Ms. Lynette Stensgard

Mr. Paul Mandell

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Gerald Sakala Principal

Ms. Carol Ellison Assistant Principal

Ms. Heidi Klukas Assistant Principal

Dr. Benjamin Lane Dean of Students

Mr. Will Short Activities Director

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Ms. Amy PowersJohnson A Ha

Ms. Kris DeVries He Ol

Ms. Jeanne Hutson Om Z

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Graduation RequirementsRequirements for Graduation from Simley High School

In order to be eligible for graduation, students must successfully earn a total of sixtysix (66)trimester credits in the curricular areas prescribed by the Minnesota State Department ofEducation and School District 199. The following subjects are required for high school students:

Language Arts 12 Credits

Social Studies 12 CreditsScience 9 CreditsMathematics 9 CreditsPhysical Education 4 CreditsHealth 2 CreditsArts 3 CreditsElectives 15 Credits

Beginning with the class of 2015, Chemistry or Physics/Conceptual Physics is required.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Counseling Office at(651) 3067007.

It is the policy of this School District that all students have equal opportunity to participate incourse offerings, counseling services, cocurricular activities, and use of school facilities.

Information Regarding Post Secondary EnrollmentSophomores, juniors and seniors who qualify may take college classes while attending Simley.Regular college credit as well as high school credit will be granted to those students whosatisfactorily complete a class. Tuition for the class will be paid by the State of Minnesota incompliance with the Post Secondary Enrollment Act. The responsibility for getting all necessaryinformation (college choices, starting time, etc.) and all enrollment paperwork must becompleted by the student and parent. The college and the high school share the responsibility tocomplete a student's application process. Interested students must contact their counselorbefore May 1st in order to qualify for the following school year.

Requirements for Early GraduationArrangements for early graduation should be made in the spring of the junior year, but no laterthan September of the senior year. An application for early graduation must be completed andfiled in the counselors' office prior to approval. The application form will outline all of therequirements necessary for early graduation.

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Courses for Grade 9Class of 2018

The minimum class load for all ninth grade students is 6 classes each trimester or 18 classesfor the year.

Language Arts Full Year / 3 Credits Honors Communications 9 Communications 9 Communications 9 Essentials

Mathematics Full Year / 3 Credits Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra Essentials

PhysicalEducation andHealth

Full Year / 3 Credits PE 9 and PE 9 Fitness Health I

Science Full Year / 3 Credits Honors Introductory Physical Science(Honors IPS)

Introductory Physical Science (IPS) General Physical Science (GPS)

Social Studies Full Year / 3 Credits Civics (Full Year) or

Civics Trimesters 1 & 2 and Honors Economics Trimester 3

Civics Essentials (Full Year)

Electives Art AVID Band Choir Career and Technical Education Language Arts Technology World Language

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The minimum class load for all tenth grade students is six (6) classes each trimester oreighteen (18) classes for the year.

Language Arts Full Year / 3 Credits Honors Communications 10 Communications 10 Communications 10 Essentials

Mathematics Full Year / 3 Credits Honors PreCalc/Trig Honors Geometry Geometry Geometry Essentials

PhysicalEducation andHealth

Full Year / 3 Credits PE 10 (2 trimesters) Health II

Science Full Year / 3 Credits Honors Biology Biology Biology Essentials

Social Studies Full Year / 3 Credits AP US History US History US History Essentials

Electives Art AVID Band Choir Career and Technical Education Language Arts Technology World Language

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The minimum class load for all eleventh grade students is 5 classes each trimester or 15classes for the school year.

LanguageArts

Full Year / 3 Credits AP Language and Composition Communications 11 Writing & Research / Intro to Literature

(IHCC InCollege) Communications 11 Essentials

Mathematics Full Year / 3 Credits AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Honors PreCalc/Trig PreCalc/Trig PreCalc/Trig (IHCC Inver Prep) CAPS

Science Full Year / 3 Credits Honors Chemistry Chemistry Conceptual Physics AP Biology (Elective) Environmental Science (Elective)

SocialStudies

Full Year / 3 Credits World History AP European History AP Economics (Elective) AP Government (Elective 2 trimesters)

Electives Art AVID Band Choir Career and Technical Education Language Arts Language Arts Technology Mathematics PE Science Social Studies World Language

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The minimum class load for a twelfth grade student is 5 classes each trimester or 15 classes forthe school year.

Language Arts Full Year / 3 Credits AP Literature and Composition Communications 12 Communications 12 Essentials

Mathematics AP Calculus AB Multivariable Calc/Calc BC AP Statistics Statistics (IHCC InCollege) College Algebra (CLEP) Technical Math

Science AP Physics Physics Conceptual Physics AP Biology (Elective) Environmental Science (Elective)

Social Studies Full Year / 3 Credits AP Psychology AP Government (2 Trimester) AP Economics Politics and American Gov’t (1 Trimester) Contemporary Issues (1 Trimester) Psychology (1 Trimester) Sociology (1 Trimester)

Electives Art Band Choir Career and Technical Education Language Arts Language Arts Technology Mathematics PE Science Social Studies World Language

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Art

Art is for everyone. Creative expression enhances our quality of life and is valuable for anunderstanding of other cultures. Simley art courses are designed to develop creative thinking,technical skills in the various media, and an understanding of the fundamental concepts ofdesign. All materials for required assignments are provided by the school. Optional projects areavailable to students for the cost of the materials.

Art LabDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1001

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description This course is designed to give both the beginning and advancedstudent the opportunity to develop creative skills in two or three chosenareas. The first four weeks will be spent learning to put ideas into visualimages and developing creative thinking and problem solving skills. Forthe remainder of the trimester, each student will contract with theinstructor for projects developing skills in his or her chosen area. Thecontracts will take into account the individual skill level of the studentand the time spent in the media. Individual goals will be set. Mediachoices include: drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media.

Drawing ADuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1004

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description Drawing A students will be introduced to many traditional andexperimental drawing techniques. Drawing categories will include thefollowing: observational, realistic, imaginative, abstract.

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Drawing BDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1005

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Drawing A with a grade of a B or higher

Description Drawing B students will explore the drawing of landscapes, figures andportraits with the intent of advancing their drawing skills and techniques.

Painting ADuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1007

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite None (drawing helpful)

Description Painting students are introduced to the basic techniques of watercolorand acrylic painting. A minimum of 1 watercolor and 3 acrylic paintingsare required. All materials for required assignments are provided by theschool. Optional projects are available to students for the cost of thematerials.

Painting BDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1009

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Painting A

Description Painting B students are required to do a minimum of 3 paintings,building upon skills in the previously learned techniques and learningnew techniques as needed.

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JewelryDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1011

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description Jewelry students will be introduced to various jewelry makingtechniques: pewter casting, cold connections and wire work. Designand craftsmanship will be the primary emphasis. A minimum of 4pieces must be completed.

Sculpture ADuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1013

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite None

Description Sculpture A students will be working in the mediums of clay andplasters. A minimum of four sculptures is required. Materials areprovided by the school.

Sculpture BDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1014

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Sculpture A

Description Sculpture B students are required to do four sculptures, building onskills in the previously learned techniques and learning new techniquesas needed.

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Pottery ADuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1015

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite None

Description Pottery A students will cover the basic handbuilding methods of pinch,coil, and slabs. Wheel throwing will also be introduced. Students arerequired to complete 10 assigned projects.

Pottery BDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1016

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Pottery A

Description Pottery B students will be in wheelthrowing and combining differenthandbuilding techniques. Ceramic sculpture is also introduced. Theschool provides materials for the required projects.

PhotographyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1017

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite C average (2.0 GPA) or higher or permission from instructor

Description Students will learn how to take photos that have good compositionusing basic digital camera operations. Each week students will begiven photo assignments that emphasize elements of composition inphotography. Students will also manipulate their images as they learnthe basics of Photoshop. Additional work will be at the expense of thestudent.

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Advanced PhotographyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1019

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Photography with a grade of B or higher

Description This course is designed to build upon student’s knowledge ofphotographic technical skills while using a 35mm camera. Students willdevelop film and create prints using darkroom procedures. Alternativelenses, filters, and special effects will be introduced. Creativity withinthe media will be stressed.

Introduction to GlassDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1027

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Art Lab or Drawing and/or permission from instructor

Description This course is a beginning class in glass. The student will belearning different techniques including: copper foiling, came, andmosaics. There will be costs involved depending upon thecomplexity of the projects that students choose to complete.

Advanced GlassDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 1028

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite B or higher in Beginning Glass

Description This course is for the advanced student with glass. Project may includea larger window, glass fusing, or glass sculpture. There may beadditional cost depending upon the project the student chooses tocomplete.

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AP Studio ArtDuration Full Year

Course Number 1030, 1031, 1032

Open to 11 12

Description The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who areseriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art isnot based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfoliosfor evaluation at the end of the school year. AP Studio Art is athreetrimester course (students must sign up for all three trimesters). First trimester, the focus is Breadth; second trimester, the focus isConcentration; and third trimester, the focus is Quality.Students should register for AP Art and then will work with the instructorto determine the focus; 2D Design, 3D Design or Drawing.

AP Studio Art 2D Design Portfolio

Prerequisite None (Drawing or Art Lab is helpful because artwork from thesecourses can be added to a student’s portfolio.)

StudentExpectations Trimester 1 – Students will complete 5 actual works that demonstrate

mastery of design in concept, composition, and execution.Trimester 2 – Students will complete 12 slides; some may be details, abody of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in 2D design.Trimester 3 – Students will complete 12 slides; one slide each of 12different works. Works will demonstrate a variety of concepts andapproaches in 2D design.

AP Studio Art 3D Design Portfolio

Prerequisite None (Drawing, Sculpture or Art Lab is helpful because artwork fromthese courses can be added to a student’s portfolio.)

StudentExpectations Trimester 1 – Students will complete 10 slides, consisting of 2 views

each of 5 works that demonstrate mastery of threedimensional designin concept, composition, and execution.Trimester 2 – Students will complete 12 slides; some may be details orsecond views. A body of work investigating a strong underlying visualidea in 3D design will be created.

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Trimester 3 – Students will complete 16 slides each of 8 differentworks. Works will demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in3D design.

AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio

Prerequisite None (Drawing or Art Lab is helpful because artwork from thesecourses can be added to a student’s portfolio.)

StudentExpectations Trimester 1 – Students will complete 5 actual works that demonstrate

mastery of drawing in concept, composition, and execution.Trimester 2 – Students will complete 12 slides; some may be details. Abody of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in drawing willbe completed.Trimester 3 – Students will complete 12 slides; one slide each of 12different works. Works will demonstrate a variety of concepts andapproaches in drawing

Independent Study in ArtDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number Must make arrangement with instructor

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Permission of instructor. Student must have completed the beginningand advanced classes in the area that they want to study along with anapproved contract signed by the instructor, principal, counselor andparent.

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ESL Program

Journeys Reading 1Duration Full Year


Open to 9 12 EL (English Learner)

Prerequisite Prior approval from ESL teacher and/or counselor

Description This course is designed for Expanding to Bridging English Learner’s.Focus is on academic vocabulary, reading strategies andcomprehension skills.

Journeys Reading 2Duration Full Year




Description This course is designed for Expanding to Bridging English Learner’s.Focus us on academic vocabulary, reading strategies andcomprehension skills.

Academic English 1 Duration Full Year




Description This course is designed for Entering to Emerging English Learner’s.Students will use contentarea materials to develop their reading,writing, listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on vocabulary.

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Academic English 2Duration Full Year




Description This course is designed for Developing to Expanding English Learner’s.Students will use contentarea materials to develop their reading,writing and speaking skills with an emphasis on academic vocabulary.

Academic LabDuration Full Year




Description This course is designed for individualized instruction in reading, writing,and contentarea classes based on language assessments.

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Career and Technical Education

Digital Communication TechnologyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5000

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description This course consists of a variety of activities and experiences dealingwith graphic arts. Units covered will include: hand and computer aideddrawings as well as hand and computer aided graphic designs andlayouts, business cards and letterheads. Designs can be createdthrough the use of digital cameras, scanned images and downloadsusing either Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. These images anddesigns can be applied to shirts by making stencils and airbrushing orby computer produces heat transfers.Depending on the student’s focus and project(s) this course maymeet the state’s fine arts requirement on an individual basis.

Transportation TechnologyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5005

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description Transportation Technology is a study of the transportation systems useon land, water, air and space. Students will study, design, build and testvehicles and structures in all of these areas. Projects will include;bridge building, battery powered vehicles, CO2 powered vehicles, boathull or paddle boat, magnetic levitation vehicles, airplane or gliders,solar cells and more.

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Architectural Drawing ADuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5009

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite None

Description This course is designed for students with an interest in architecture, thebuilding industry and home planning and design. The students willdevelop drafting skills and techniques that are used in the architecturalindustry. Students will develop drawing skills through hand drawings.The students will develop a working set of drawing that consists of:floor plan(s) with complete dimensions, front and side elevations, athree dimensional isometric view, a plot plan and a cardboard conceptmodel.Students can successfully meet the state’s fine art requirement byobtaining a B or better on the concept model.

Architectural Drawing BDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5011

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Architectural Drawing A

Description In this course, students will continue to develop their architectural skillsthrough the use of computer aided drawing by using Autodesk’s “Revit”software. Students will draw a complete set of plans of a home designor develop house plans of their own design. Plans will include: acomplete set of floor plans with dimensions and a door and windowschedule, front and side elevation plans, a sectional view, foundationplan, a perspective plan and a presentation model. Students can successfully meet the state’s fine art requirement byobtaining a B or better on the presentation model.

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Architectural Drawing CDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5013

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Architectural Drawing A and B

Description In this course, students will continue to develop their computer aideddrafting and design skills. Areas of emphasis may be either acommercial building or continuing to develop skills in residentialbuildings. Plans will include: a construction detail; electrical, plumbing,heating and ventilation plans; detailed plot plan, along with a completeset of floor plans. Students will also develop a detailed structural modeland develop a cost analysis of the designed home or business.Students can successfully meet the state’s fine art requirement byobtaining a B or better on the structural model.

*Through articulation agreements with Dakota County TechnicalCollege, students can earn up to 3 credits toward an architecturecertificate. Students would be required to take the classes(2) but wouldnot have to pay the cost of 2 credits in a 3 credit class and 1 credit in a2 credit class (a savings of $750).

Metals / Welding Technology ADuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5021

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite None

Description In this course, students will gain experience in the areas of Sheet MetalFabrication and Oxy/Acetylene welding and cutting. Student will developtheir skills in sheet metals by making multiple skill building projects anddevelop their way to making a toolbox (not required) and a tray, alongwith other individual projects. Student will develop skills inOxy/Acetylene welding by doing welding beads, edge joint welds andadditional welding joints along with cutting using the oxy/acetylenecutting torch. Students will be required to pay for toolbox ($10) and anyindividual projects that incur a cost.

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Metals / Welding Technology BDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5022

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Metals/Welding Technology A

Description In this course the students will continue to develop skills inMetals/Welding. There will be a strong emphasis in Shielded Metal Arc(stick) Welding, Gas Metal Arc (mig) Welding along with Plasma Arccutting and gouging. Student will be required to make a lantern fromsheet metal and are encouraged to make a personal project thatutilizes the sheet metal or welding technologies. Personal projects mayincur a cost, which the student is required to pay for before they areallowed to bring it home. Depending on the student’s focus andproject(s) this course may meet the state’s fine arts requirementon an individual basis.

Metals / Welding Technology CDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5023

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Metals/Welding Technology B

Description In this course the students will continue to develop skills inMetals/Welding. Students will have the opportunity to make projectsusing any or all of the areas in the metals lab. Gas Tungsten ArcWelding (tig), metal spinning, metal lathe and milling machineoperations will be introduced during this class. Students will obtain ordraw plans and estimate the cost, if any, of their individual projects,which the student is required to pay for before they are allowed to bringit home. Depending on the student’s focus and project(s) thiscourse may meet the state’s fine arts requirement on anindividual basis.

*Through articulation agreements with Dakota County Technical College, students can earn up to 3 credits toward a welding certificate. Students would be required to take the classes but would not have to pay the cost of 3 credits.

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Introduction to WoodworkingDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5027

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description This course is designed to give students a wellrounded understandingof all tools and machines in the woodworking lab. Students willdemonstrate classroom safety, machine safety and goodcraftsmanship while working cooperatively with others in an industrialsetting. Students are allowed to build and purchase projects from awide variety of style and ideas. Student selected projects will incur thatthe student will be required to pay for.Depending on the student’s focus and project(s) this course maymeet the state’s fine arts requirement on an individual basis.

Furniture / Cabinet Making ADuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5029

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Introduction to Woodworking

Students are encouraged to take Furniture/Cabinet Making A, B and Cin consecutive semesters.Students are able to take this course for more than one year andreceive credit.

Description Furniture/Cabinet Making is an advanced woodworking coursedesigned to give students a greater understanding of all the tools andmachines in the woodworking laboratory. Students will be required todemonstrate, through tests and practical experiences, safe operationsof all machinery, classroom safety, craftsmanship and cooperation inan industrial setting. Students will be required to design, layout, priceand build a project of their choosing. Students may bring in and useexisting plans. Students will be required to pay for their personalprojects. Student may bring in their own lumber if they prefer.Depending on the student’s focus and project(s) this course maymeet the state’s fine arts requirement on an individual basis.

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Furniture / Cabinet Making BDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5031

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Cabinet Making A

Students are able to take this course for more than one year andreceive credit.

Description Furniture/Cabinet Making B is designed for the student who isinterested in further developing their woodworking skills, the studentwho enjoys woodworking and for the student who requires additionaltime to complete a complex project. Students will be required to pay fortheir personal projects. Student may bring in his or her own lumber.Depending on the student’s focus and project(s) this course maymeet the state’s fine arts requirement on an individual basis.

Furniture / Cabinet Making CDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5033

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Cabinet Making A or B

*Students are able to take this course for more than one year and receive credit.

Description Furniture/Cabinet Making C is designed for the student who isinterested in further developing their woodworking skills, the studentwho enjoys woodworking and for the student who requires additionaltime to complete a complex project. Students will be required to pay fortheir personal projects. Student may bring in his or her own lumber.Depending on the student’s focus and project(s) this course maymeet the state’s fine arts requirement on an individual basis.

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Super Mileage VehicleDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 5060

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Metals/Welding Technology A & B

Description Super Mileage Vehicle Competition class is designed for the studentwho is interested in designing, building and testing a small gasolineengine vehicle. The class will study about 2 and 4 stroke cycle enginesso there can be properly tuned up engines on the competition vehicles.Competition is held on a Monday and Tuesday in May at BrainerdInternational Speedway on the road course so students will need tofundraise to cover the cost of lodging and transportation.

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Language Arts

Requirements

Grade 9 3 trimesters Honors Communications 9 Communications 9 Communications 9 Essentials

Grade 10 3 trimesters Honors Communications 10 Communications 10 Communications 10 Essentials

Grade 11 3 trimesters AP Language and Composition Communications 11 Writing & Research/Intro to Literature Communications 11 Essentials

Grade 12 3 trimesters AP Literature and Composition Communications 12 Communications 12 Essentials

Communications 9 – Overview

Communications for ninth grade explores all major areas of a basic language arts program. Thisincludes experiences with literature, writing, speech, spelling and vocabulary development, andgrammar in relation to writing. There is a major emphasis on multiparagraph writing.

Honors Communications 9Duration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite Prerequisite: B+ average in 8th grade English, B average in Honors 8thgrade English, or teacher recommendation. Required to maintain a Caverage.

Description Honors Communications 9 emphasizes the development of PreAPand collegelevel skills. Its goal is to develop critical writing, reading,and thinking skills as well as language and usage.

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Communications 9Duration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description See Overview

Communications 9 EssentialsDuration Full Year


Open to 9 (Limited Enrollment)

Prerequisite Teacher/counselor recommendation, test scores


Communications 10 OverviewCommunications 10 is a yearlong language arts course required for all sophomores. Thiscourse explores all the components of the language arts program: vocabulary, grammar, writing,and speaking, and integrates them into a survey of American Literature using a multiculturalapproach. Students are also required to do outside reading.

Honors Communications 10Duration Full Year


Open to 10

Prerequisite B average in Honors Communications 9 or an A in Communications 9.

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Required to maintain a C average to stay in the class. Students whosuccessfully complete Honors Communications 10 have theopportunity earn college credit in 11th and 12th grade through ourAdvanced Placement program.


Communications 10

Duration Full Year


Open to 10

Prerequisite None

Description Communications 10 is being taught in collaboration with Inver HillsCommunity College's Inver Prep Program. Through this partnership,students who earn a grade of C or above in all three trimesters ofCommunications 10 are eligible to take Inver Hills concurrentenrollment language arts courses in the 11th and 12th grade for collegecredit. This course introduces students to the demands of collegereading and writing through the close study of representative collegetextbook material and the production of short essays and other informalwriting. This course also includes a review of English grammar.Students are expected to maintain a grade of C or above in orderto remain in the Inver Prep program.



Open to 10

Prerequisite Teachercounselor recommendation, test scores, and successfulcompletion of Communications 9 Essentials


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Communications 11 OverviewCommunications 11 is a yearlong language arts course required for all juniors, with theexception of those enrolled in AP Language and Composition and AP European History or inWriting and Research/Introduction to Literature (Inver Hills Community College’s InCollegeProgram). This course focuses on World Literature and emphasizes content knowledge,analytical writing and critical thinking skills. The coursework also includes speeches,spelling/vocabulary development and grammar as it relates to writing. In addition, studentsreview language and grammar skills needed for college entrance tests such as the ACT or SAT.

AP Language and CompositionDuration Full Year


Open to 11 (3 trimester commitment)

Prerequisite Must also enroll in AP European History

Description This Advanced Placement course emphasizes the development ofcritical reading, writing, and thinking skills needed for college level work.A wide variety of material, both nonfictional and fictional, will be used toinstruct students on how to analyze readings and compose essays fora variety of purposes and audiences.

This class is integrated with AP European History to ensure thedevelopment of skills needed for analysis and application of historicaldocuments in composing essays. The two classes will work together instrengthening the analytical reading, writing, and thinking skillsnecessary for success after high school. Students who pass the APexam with a score of 3 or above are eligible for college credit.



Open to 11

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Prerequisite None

Description This course focuses on World Literature and emphasizes contentknowledge, analytical writing and critical thinking skills. In addition,students review language and grammar skills needed for collegeentrance tests such as the ACT or SAT.

Writing & Research Skills/Introduction to LiteratureDuration Full Year


Open to 11

Prerequisite Completion of Communications 10 (Inver Hills Community College'sInver Prep Program) with an average grade of C or above, or anAccuplacer score and class rank (top third) that meets Inver HillsCommunity College’s requirement for concurrent enrollment.

Description This yearlong course is part of IHCC’s InCollege concurrent enrollmentprogram, and is transcripted as two semester courses at Inver HillsCommunity College while fulfilling Simley’s three trimester requirementfor grade 11 language arts. The course emphasizes critical writing,reading, and thinking with attention to rhetorical elements such asargumentative structure, audience and purpose. Students learn typesof college writing and draw conclusions from their readings, documentthe use of sources, and practice the writing process. Students alsostudy the methods of examining and understanding poetry, drama,novels, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Students must maintaina grade of “C” or above each trimester in order to continueenrollment in this course.




Prerequisite Teachercounselor placement, test scores


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Communications 12 Overview

Communications 12 is a full year courses required for all seniors, with the exception of thoseenrolled in AP Literature. Communications 12 focuses on gaining access to information andcritical thinking and applies these skills to media and literature.

AP Literature and CompositionDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite Summer reading required

Description This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prosewritten in a variety of time periods and disciplines and in becomingskilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. The courseemphasis is on writing the critical essay and literature analysis. Novels,poetry, short stories and plays will be read and analyzed through formalwriting assignments. The Advanced Placement test for college creditis taken in May.



Open to 12

Prerequisite None

Description In Communications 12, students will study and write about a number ofclassic American and world literary works. Media studies and theemerging role of technology in communication will also be examined.This course may be offered as an inclass/online hybrid course.

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Prerequisite Teachercounselor placement, test scores, and successful completionof Communications 11 Essentials

Description As part of their coursework, students will study and write about novels,short stories, poetry, and nonfiction pieces appropriate to their level.Other units include studying the mass media and researching on theInternet.

Language Arts Electives

Honors MythologyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 6057

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite B average or higher in Honors Communications. Students may takeeither Mythology or Honors Mythology.

Description This course is recommended for college bound students and thosewith above average reading ability. Honors Mythology reads TheOdyssey, Oedipus the King, Things Fall Apart, and The Silver Hand, aswell as creating an indepth research presentation on a region notstudied in class. The course uses archetypal critical theory to look atthe tragic hero, creation stories, the traditional hero cycle, and diversecultures. Additionally, Historical, Gender, and Marxist critical theoriesare applied to the class readings.

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MythologyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 6055

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite None. Students may take either Mythology or Honors Mythology.

Description Mythology is a course for students interested in stories from othercultures about heroes, monsters, gods, and creation. This class coversthe mythological background of the Greeks, the Aztecs, and the Norse.Mythology students read The Odyssey, Oedipus the King, Greek heromyths, Aztec hero myths, Aztec creation myths, Norse god myths, andthe Norse story Sigurd the Volsung.

YearbookDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite 3 trimester commitment. Students will not receive English credit for this course. Electiveor art credit only.

Students must complete the online application prior to registering forthis course. To complete the application go to:www.spartanspotlight.com/application

Description This class will teach the fundamentals of magazinestyle featurewriting, use of graphic design, magazinestyle layout and design, andphotojournalism. The production of the yearbook provides practicalapplication of writing and design skills. Desktop Publishing is an integralpart of the class; students will learn and use two different softwarepackages. Photography background preferred. This course meets thestate’s fine arts requirement.

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Independent Study in Language ArtsDuration N/A


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Permission must be arranged with and approved by an individuallanguage arts instructor.

Description This is a course where students develop their own outline of studybased on a specific interest related to language arts.

Language Arts Technology ElectivesThese courses integrate technology to address language arts content, including reading, writing,and researching. Students will earn an elective language arts credit unless otherwise noted.

Communications 21Duration 1 Trimester

Course Number 6090

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description Communication 21 immerses students in the everchanging world ofweb and cloudbased writing, collaborative reading, and multimodalcommunication. Communication 21 addresses many 21st centuryskills, including creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problemsolving, collaboration, information literacy, media literacy, ICT literacy,flexibility and adaptability, and initiation and selfdirection. It isrecommended that all 9th and 10th graders take this course. Thiscourse meets the state’s fine arts requirement.

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Advanced Communications 21Duration 1 Trimester

Course Number 6098

Open to 9 12

Prerequisite Communications 21

Description This class focuses on interactive, collaborative, and multimodal writingand design. Students may blog, tweet, and podcast and use a variety ofmultimodal storytelling techniques. Advanced Communications 21addresses many 21st century skills, including creativity and innovation,critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, information literacy,media literacy, ICT literacy, flexibility and adaptability, and initiation andselfdirection. This course meets the state’s fine arts requirement.

Creative NonFictionDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 6097

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite None

Description In this class students study long form creative nonfiction, exploringcontent from sources like the Atlantic, the New Yorker, NPR, PBS, and60 Minutes. Students learn through doing, producing pieces that maybe advertised on the Spartan Spotlight and published on the SpartanSpotlight web site. Creative NonFiction addresses many 21st centuryskills, including creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving,collaboration, information literacy, media literacy, ICT literacy, flexibility,adaptability, initiation, and self direction. This course may be offered asan inclass/online hybrid course. This course meets the state’s finearts requirement.

Electronic Journalism (Spartan Spotlight)Duration Full Year


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Open to 11 12 (or instructor approval)

Prerequisite B average GPA, 3 trimester commitment

Students must complete the online application prior to registering forthis course. To complete the application go to:www.spartanspotlight.com/application

Description This class is responsible for producing Simley High Schools weeklytelevision show the Spartan Spotlight. Students work in groups to learnthe basics of video editing, performance, and camera work. Studentsalso create and maintain the Spotlight web site by learning how to addvideo and other content to the web. The Spartan Spotlight addressesmany 21st century skills, including creativity and innovation, criticalthinking and problem solving, collaboration, information literacy, medialiteracy, ICT literacy, flexibility and adaptability, entrepreneurial literacy,and initiation and selfdirection. This course meets the state’s finearts requirement.

Love and TheftRemix and Derivative Collaboration in a Digital AgeDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 6099

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite None

Description From Bob Dylan to Danger Mouse, from Shakespeare to Schmoyoho,people have taken the ideas and works of others, layered them andtried to create new meaning. This class approaches words, images,videos, and sounds as objects to be recombined in order to create newideas. But when does a digital DJ become a digital thief? We explorethe limits of fair use and Creative Commons licensing while studyingand combining the words, images, videos, and sounds of others.

The class addresses many 21st century skills, including creativity andinnovation, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration,information literacy, media literacy, ICT literacy, flexibility andadaptability, and initiation and selfdirection. This course may be offeredas an inclass/online hybrid course. This course meets the state’sfine arts requirement.

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Mathematics

Students are required to complete three years (9 trimester credits) of mathematics. A TI83 Plus or a Tl84 Graphing Calculator is strongly encouraged for all math courses.

HONORS REGULAR ESSENTIALS

9th Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II

Intermediate Algebra IntermediateAlgebraEssentials

10th Honors PreCalc/Trig Honors Geometry

Geometry GeometryEssentials

11th Honors PreCalc/Trig

AP Calculus AB AP Statistics

(elective)

PreCalc/Trig PreCalc/Trig InverPrep

(PreConcurrentEnrollment with IHCC)

AP Statistics (elective)

ContinuedAlgebraProbabilitiesandStatistics(CAPS)

12th AP Statistics (elective)

AP Calculus AB Multivariable

Calc/AP Calc BC College Algebra

(CLEP)

AP Calculus AB AP Statistics (elective) Statistics (InCollege

Program concurrentenrollment with IHCC)

College Algebra(CLEP)

TechnicalMath

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Honors Algebra IIDuration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite B+ or higher in Math 8 or Algebra I

Description Honors Algebra II is a threetrimester sequence course designed forstudents who have a high math aptitude and for those who will needextensive mathematics for their future plans. In addition to being a moreindepth study of the ideas covered in Algebra I or Math 8, this courseemphasizes graphing, functions, and systems of equations. Complexnumbers, determinants, and matrices will also be covered. Studentsshould expect daily assignments, a weekly quiz, and 45 tests eachtrimester.

Intermediate AlgebraDuration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite C or higher in Math 8 or Algebra I

Description This is a college preparation class for students planning to apply to afour year college, two year technical college, or complete postsecondary training after high school. We also do preparation work andpractice tests for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (allstudents must pass this assessment during their junior year), and theACT and SAT test. We will cover functions, equations, graphs, linearsystems, matrices, quadratics, polynomials, exponential andlogarithmic functions, conic sections and probability. Students shouldexpect daily homework, weekly quizzes, chapter tests, trimestercomprehensive tests and MCA, ACT and SAT practice exams.

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Intermediate Algebra EssentialsDuration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite C to D average in Math 8 or Algebra I

Description This is a class for students who are preparing to attend a two yearcollege, a technical college, or a post secondary training program. Wewill concentrate on Algebra II skills needed for the MinnesotaComprehensive Assessment, which all students must pass in 11thgrade. These skills include functions, equations, graphs, linearsystems, matrices, quadratics, polynomials, exponential andlogarithmic functions, and conic sections. Students should expect dailyhomework, weekly quizzes, chapter tests, trimester final exams, andMCA practice exams.

Honors GeometryDuration Full Year


Open to 9 10

Prerequisite B average or higher in Honors Math 8 or A average in Algebra II/HonorsAlgebra II

Description This course is designed for collegebound students intending to pursuea career in fields related to mathematics. The course consists of athreetrimester sequence. Students will be graded on, quizzes andtests. Topics covered include: reasoning and proof, parallel andperpendicular lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, area, similarity, righttriangle trigonometry, surface area and volume, circles, andtransformations. Students completing this course successfully wouldenter either honors or regularlevel PreCalc/Trig or AP Statistics alongwith either the honors or regular level PreCalc/Trig class.

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GeometryDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite C average or higher in Algebra II; A average in Algebra II Essentials

Description This is a college preparation class for students planning to apply to atwo or four year college or complete post secondary training. The unitsof this course include: Tools of Geometry, Reasoning and Proof,Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, Congruent Triangles and trianglerelationships, Quadrilaterals, Similarity, Right Triangle Trigonometry,Area, Surface area and Volume, and Circles. We also do preparationwork and practice tests for the MCA (all students must take thisassessment during their junior year), and the ACT test. Studentsshould expect daily homework, weekly quizzes, chapter tests, trimestercomprehensive tests, and MCA and ACT practice exams.

Geometry EssentialsDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Algebra II Essentials or C average or below in Algebra II

Description This course is similar to Geometry with some modifications. The unitsfor the course include: Tools of Geometry, Reasoning and Proof,Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, Congruent triangles and trianglerelationships, Quadrilaterals, Similarity, Right Triangle Trigonometry,Area, Surface area and Volume, and Circles. We also do preparationwork and practice tests for the Minnesota ComprehensiveAssessment, (all students must take the MCA assessment during theirjunior year). Students should expect daily homework and 46 tests pertrimester as well as MCA practice exams.

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Honors PreCalculus / TrigonometryDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite B Average in Honors Geometry or A average in Geometry

Description This is a full year course for collegebound students and is designed asa preparation for Calculus. Topics covered include advanced algebra,functions, graphs, trigonometry, sequences, probability, analyticgeometry, statistics, and engineering career exploration. Studentsshould expect daily homework and will be graded on homework andexams. Students who successfully complete this course would enterAP Calculus or AP Statistics (or a combination of Calculus andStatistics).

PreCalculus / TrigonometryDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite C or higher in Geometry

Description This is a threetrimester course for collegebound students pursuingscience and math related fields. The topics include advanced algebra,functions, graphs, trigonometry, statistics, probability and complexnumbers. This class is a prerequisite to calculus. Students will begraded on daily work and tests.

PreCalculus / Trigonometry Inver PrepDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite C+ or higher in Geometry and an Accuplacer score that meets InverHills Community College’s requirement for concurrent enrollment.

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Description This course is offered in conjunction with Inver Hills CommunityCollege’s Inver Prep Program and is designed to prepare students forcoursework in College Algebra or Statistics. Course topics includeapplications of linear equations; linear inequalities in one variable;absolute value equations and inequalities; rational equations andapplications; rational exponents and radicals; polynomial arithmetic andfactoring; the arithmetic of rational expressions; complex fractions;polynomial and synthetic division; complex numbers; quadraticequations and applications; nonlinear inequalities in one variable; linearequations and their graphs; linear inequalities in two variables;functions; variation; linear systems of equations and applications;matrices; quadratic functions and parabolas; inverse functions; andexponential and logarithmic functions. Students completing this coursesuccessfully (with a grade of C or above) would enter College Algebraor Statistics (IHCC’s InCollege Program). Students must maintain agrade of C or above in Trimesters 1, 2, and 3 to remain enrolledin the course.

CAPS (Continued Algebra, Probability and Statistics)Duration Full Year


Open to 11

Prerequisite C or below in Geometry or completion of Geometry Essentials

Description This course is designed to continue studying Algebra, probability andstatistics in order to prepare for the 11th grade Math MCA Exam that alljuniors are required to take and pass in order to graduate from highschool. Units included are basic noncalculator math skills, linearequations and systems of equations, linear relationships, statistics,perimeter and area of two dimensional shapes, quadratic equations,surface area and volume of 3 dimensional shapes, review and study forMCA exam and probability. Students will have daily homework, weeklyquizzes and unit tests. Much work is done on the computer asstudents will prepare for a computer version of the MCA exam.Teacher directed instruction and computerized instruction are used inthe CAPS class.

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AP Calculus ABDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite B+ combined average in Honors Geometry and Honors PreCalc/Trig orteacher recommendation. Students must have completed honorsPreCalc/Trig.

Description This course is designed for collegebound students, particularly thoseentering math related fields. Students will be graded on homework, testperformance, quizzes, and practice Advanced Placement (AP) testproblems. AP Calculus involves the study of Limits and Continuity,Differentiation, Integration, Logarithmic, Exponential, and TrigonometricFunctions and their applications. Students are expected to take the APtest in May and could qualify for college credit with a passing score.

Multivariable Calculus/AP Calc BCDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite B+ combined average in Honors Geometry, Honors PreCalc/Trig, andAP Calc AB or Honors Calculus with teacher recommendation.

Description This course will continue exploring topics in calculus includingSequences, Series and Taylor Polynomials. Study will progressthrough the expansion of Calculus AB topics into 2 and 3 dimensions.At the completion of this course, students may elect to take the APCalculus BC test and could qualify for college credit with a passingscore.

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AP StatisticsDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite B+ Average in either Geometry, Honors Geometry, PreCalc/Trig orHonors PreCalc/Trig

Description Advanced Placement Statistics covers the topics of an introductorycollege statistics course. The course is designed for collegeboundstudents entering into math, science, or social science related fields.Topics include organizing data, experiments, simulations, probability,and statistical inference. Students are encouraged to design their ownstudy, examine relationships, and report their findings. Students areexpected to take the AP test and may qualify for college credit with apassing score.

StatisticsDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite C average in PreCalc/Trig Inver Prep, or a B average in Honors orregular PreCalc/Trig and an Accuplacer score and class rank (top half)that meets Inver Hills Community College’s requirement for concurrentenrollment

Description This course is offered as part of Inver Hills Community College’sInCollege Concurrent Enrollment Program. Students who complete thecourse successfully (with at grade of “C” or above in all threetrimesters) will receive college credit. The course presents basicstatistics which includes descriptive and graphical statistics, basicprobability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidenceintervals and hypothesis testing for one or two populations, linearregression, chisquare tests, and ANOVA. Professional statisticalsoftware, such as Minitab, will be integrated throughout the class.Students must maintain a grade of C or above in Trimesters 1, 2,and 3 to remain enrolled in the course.

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College AlgebraDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite C average in PreCalc/Trig Inver Prep, or a B average in Honors orregular PreCalc/Trig.

Description This course is designed to prepare students to pass the CLEP (CollegeLevel Examination Program) test in collegelevel algebra. Students whopass the CLEP test are eligible for college credit. Topics includealgebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing absolutevalue, reciprocal, square root, piecewise defined, polynomial, rational,logarithmic, and exponential functions; transformations, inversefunctions, modeling problems, zeros of polynomials, systems of linearand nonlinear equations, and matrices. Time permitting, additionaltopics selected from data analysis, determinants, arithmetic andgeometric sequences, linear programming, and the binomial theorem.

Technical Math

Duration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite C to D average in PreCalc/Trig or completion of Geometry Essentialsor CAPS

Description This course is designed for students who plan to attend avocational/trade school, a community college, or enter the workforceand have struggled with math. The first part of the course will reviewfractions, decimals, and measurements. Discussion of these topics willbe geared towards vocational concepts such as plumbing, emergencyservice, electrical, etc. The second part of course will deal with basicconcepts of loan, insurance, banking, and net worth. Projects willaddress math concepts related to the buying of cars, houses etc. Thethird part of the course will work with basic concepts of algebra,trigonometry, and geometry, with an emphasis on preparing students toperform well on college and technical school placement exams. Thiscourse may be offered as an inclass/online hybrid course.

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Independent Study in MathematicsDuration N/A


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Must make arrangement with instructor

Description A student interested in an area of mathematics not offered in theregular curriculum may request independent study. A contractapproved by the instructor and the principal must be on file.

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Music

Concert BandDuration Full Year


Open to 9 10

Prerequisite Middle School Band, 34 years playing an instrument

Description Concert Band is designed for students who can read, study, andperform intermediate band music. In addition to furthering technicalfacility as individual musician, great emphasis is placed on creating aunified musical expression by the entire ensemble. A wide variety ofrepertoire will be explored, as well as relevant theoretical and historicalconcepts. Members should be interested in developing skills necessaryfor good concert performance and rehearsal techniques. All studentswill also prepare a solo during the second trimester as part of thecurriculum. This ensemble rehearses daily. Performances mayinclude, but are not limited to: ten athletic events, a major concert eachtrimester, competition at the Minnesota State High School LeagueLarge Group Ensemble, and concert tours. Students must perform inthe MSHSL Solo and Ensemble Contest Festival. Students are giventhe opportunity to perform in Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and ColorGuard. Students may purchase supplementary music and/or softwareto support solo preparation and classroom assessment. Scholarshipsare available for students who cannot afford supplemental material.This course meets the state’s fine arts requirement.

Symphonic BandDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12

Prerequisite Participation in middle school band or equivalent (3+ years playing aninstrument)

Description Symphonic Band is designed for students who can read, study, and

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perform intermediate band literature. In addition to furthering technicalfacility as an individual musician, great emphasis is placed on creatinga unified musical expression be the entire ensemble. A wide variety ofrepertoire will be explored, as well as relevant theoretical and historicalconcepts. Members should be interested in appropriate rehearsaletiquette, and developing techniques/skills necessary for a publicperformance. This ensemble rehearses daily. Performances mayinclude, but are not limited to a major concert each trimester,competition at the Minnesota State High School League Large GroupFestival, Concert Tours, & Athletic Events. During the 2nd trimesterstudents are given the opportunity to prepare a solo/ensemble andparticipate in the MSHSL Solo & Ensemble Contest. Students may alsoparticipate in Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Color Guard. It ishighly recommended that students purchase software to supportclassroom assessment and solo preparation. This course meets thestate’s fine arts requirement.

Wind EnsembleDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12

Prerequisite Students must demonstrate a high level of proficiency on theirinstrument and personal maturity. Instructor permission.

Description The Wind Ensemble is the advanced instrumental ensemble at SimleyHigh School. Placement is determined by ability and performance. Inaddition to furthering technical facility as an individual musician, greatemphasis is placed on creating a unified musical expression be theentire ensemble. A wide variety of repertoire will be explored, as well asrelevant theoretical and historical concepts. Wind Ensemble is acontinuance of developed skills and musical concepts. Membersshould be interested in appropriate rehearsal etiquette, and developingtechniques/skills necessary for a public performance. This ensemblerehearses daily. Performances may include, but are not limited to amajor concert each trimester, competition at the Minnesota State HighSchool League Large Group Festival, Concert Tours, & Athletic Events.During the 2nd trimester students must prepare solo/ensemble andperform in the MSHSL Solo & Ensemble Contest. Students may alsoparticipate in Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Color Guard. It ishighly recommended that students purchase software to supportclassroom assessment and solo preparation. This course meets thestate’s fine arts requirement.

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Jazz EnsembleDuration 1 Trimester (Fall)

Course Number 8028

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Proficiency on instrument, instructor permission

Description Jazz Ensemble is a specialized class concentrating on thedevelopment of the student in the area of jazz. This course is open toall band students by audition/recommendation (exceptions permitted forkeyboard, guitar, vocal) in the spring of the previous school year.Information and materials regarding auditions will be made available tostudents. A variety of repertoire and styles will be explored in addition torelevant theoretical and historical concepts. There is an emphasis onindividual skills such as improvisation and alternate instrumentaltechniques utilized in American Jazz. This course meets the state’sfine arts requirement.

PercussionDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12

Prerequisite Participation in High School Band or equivalent, (4+ years playingpercussion or instructor permission)

Description This is a specialized class for all percussionists in the band program atSimley High School. In addition to furthering technical facility asindividual musician, great emphasis is placed on creating a unifiedmusical expression by the entire ensemble. A wide variety of repertoirewill be explored, as well as proper percussion technique on numerouspercussive instruments.

Percussion class is a continuance of developed skills and rehearsaltechniques. All students must prepare a solo during the secondtrimester as part of the curriculum. This Ensemble rehearses daily andwill learn and perform concert literature with the either the symphonicband or wind ensemble. Performances may include, but are not limitedto: ten athletic events, a major concert each trimester, competition at

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the Minnesota State High School League Large Group Ensemble, andconcert tours. Students must perform a solo at the MSHSL Solo andEnsemble Contest Festival. Students are given the opportunity toperform in Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Color Guard. Studentsmay purchase supplementary music and/or software to support solopreparation and classroom assessment. Scholarships are available forstudents who cannot afford supplemental material. This coursemeets the state’s fine arts requirement.

Concert ChoirDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12

Prerequisite None

Description Concert Choir is a select preparatory choir that represents Simley HighSchool in at least four home concerts, state festivals and contests, anda few outofschool performances. Curriculum covers basic vocaltechnique and vocal music from a wide variety of styles and periodsand the academic skills needed to read and perform selected music.This course is a yearlong commitment, and students accepted into thechoir are required to enroll for all three trimesters. In addition to regularclassroom expectations, students are required to attend outofschoolperformances and to wear proper concert dress. Members of theConcert Choir are eligible to audition for extracurricular select choirs.This course meets the state’s fine arts requirement.

Spartan ChoirDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Permission of the Instructor

Description Spartan Choir is a select advanced mixed choir that represents SimleyHigh School in at least four home concerts, state festivals andcontests, outofschool performances and a possible outof townperformance trip (not offered every year.) Curriculum covers advanced

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vocal technique and vocal music from a wide variety of styles andperiods and the academic skills needed to read and perform selectedmusic. Private and group vocal instruction, solo preparation, andparticipation in the Solo/Ensemble Festival are an integral part ofSpartan Choir. Packages are offered on a rotating basis fromyeartoyear. This course is a yearlong commitment, and studentsaccepted into the choir are required to enroll for all three trimesters. Inaddition to regular classroom expectations, students are required toattend outofschool performances and to wear proper concert dress.Members of the Spartan Choir are eligible to audition for extracurricularselect choirs. This course meets the state’s fine arts requirement.

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Physical Education & Health

Grade 9Requirement: Course numbers 8501, 8502, 8503

PE 9 FitnessDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 8501

Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description Depending on the trimester students are enrolled, they will improvephysical fitness, gain an understanding of fitness components, pinpointfitness strengths through testing, develop an individualized fitness planduring class, gain a lifelong appreciation for physical fitness, identifyand label the major muscle groups of the body, learn and demonstrateweightroom safety concepts, and learn and demonstrate correctweight lifting techniques.

PE 9Duration 1 Trimester

Course Number 8502

Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description Depending on the trimester, curriculum could include: Aerobics,Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cardiovascular training,Dodgeball, Floor Hockey, Frisbee, Golf, Gymnastics, Kickball,Lacrosse, Pickleball, Skating, Soccer, Softball, Speedball, Teamgames, Team handball, Tennis, Touch football, Track/Field, Trench,Volleyball, Walking, Weight training, and Whiffle ball.

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Health IDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 8503

Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description This course is designed to provide students with an in depth study inHealth Education and Health promotion. Units of study will include:

Leading a Healthy Life Building Self Esteem & Mental Health Reproduction/Pregnancy/Adulthood Responsible Relationships STD, HIV and AIDS Risks of Sexual Activity Tobacco Illegal Drugs

The health course descriptions identify the curriculum that is beingcovered. Parents who are uncomfortable with the curriculum may signthe opt out form to have their student omitted from the controversialhealth topics, according to District Policy Number 606.2.

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Grade 10Requirement: Course numbers 8505, 8506, 8507

PE 10Duration 2 Trimesters

Course Number 8505, 8506

Open to 10

Prerequisite None

Description Depending on the trimester, curriculum could include: Aerobics,Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cardiovascular training,Dodgeball, Floor Hockey, Frisbee, Golf, Gymnastics, Kickball,Lacrosse, Pickleball, Skating, Soccer, Softball, Speedball, Teamgames, Team handball, Tennis, Touch football, Track/Field, Trench,Volleyball, Walking, Weight training, and Whiffle ball.

Health IIDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 8507

Open to 10

Prerequisite None

Description This course is designed to provide students with an indepth study inHealth Education and Health Promotion. Units of study include:

Skills for a Healthy Life Managing Stress/Coping with Loss Alcohol Consumer Project Preventing Violence & Abuse Covering Controversial Health Topics

The health course descriptions identify the curriculum that is beingcovered. Parents who are uncomfortable with the curriculum may signthe opt out form to have their student omitted from the controversialhealth topics, according to the District Policy – Code 606.2.

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Physical Education Electives

Strength Training & ConditioningDuration 1 3 Trimesters


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Teacher Approval and B or better in all PE classes

Description This course is designed for students to pursue total body conditioningthrough weight training. Students will learn concepts of strengthtraining, cardiovascular fitness, and physiology of exercise. Studentsmay repeat this course.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Duration 1 Trimester

Course Number 8534

Open to 11 12

Prerequisite None

Description This course enables students with or without previous emergency carecourse experience to become a Minnesota State registered EmergencyMedical Responder (EMR). This course is designed to provide the EMRat the scene of a medical trauma emergency the necessary knowledgeand skill to manage patient care until the arrival of ambulancepersonnel. The course will cover the following topics: body substanceisolation, anatomy/physiology, patient assessment, vital signs, bleedingand shock control, spinal immobilization, splinting, bandaging, use ofoxygen adjunctive equipment, working with ambulance stretchers andCPR. Opportunities to apply knowledge and will be provided.

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Duration 2 Trimesters*


Open to 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of the EMR course with a B or higher and mustpass the National Registry Skills Tests.

Description This Emergency Medical Technician class meets or exceeds theUnited States Department of Transportation 2009 National EMSEducation Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician. At thesuccessful completion of the class, students who have reached their18th birthday, will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT writtenand practical examinations. Students may have the opportunity to workwith simulation equipment, and may participate in additional off campusexperiences. The course will be taught by certified secondary HealthOccupations Instructors licensed by the Minnesota Board of Teaching,nurses, paramedics, physicians and other healthcare professionals.*Class meets for 2 hours daily trimesters 2 and 3. Students will earn 2 credits each trimester. Students must enroll for both trimesters.

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Science

Honors Introductory Physical Science (Honors IPS)Duration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite A average in 8th grade English, math, and science

Description Students are taught the fundamentals of scientific methods and criticalthinking. There is a great deal of math incorporated into this course.Students must display independent study skills to obtain the highestdegree of success. It is highly recommended that HonorsCommunications 9 is also taken due to interrelated activities. Thehonors group will investigate topics to a greater depth than their IPSpeers. Elements of high school honors placement science courses willbe introduced.

Introductory Physical Science (IPS)Duration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite B average or higher in 8th grade English, math, and science

Description Students are taught the fundamentals of scientific methods and criticalthinking. There is a great deal of math incorporated into this course.Students must display independent study skills to obtain the greatestdegree of success.

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General Physical Science (GPS)Duration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description This course provides a directed learning environment while beinginquiry based. Students will develop the skills of data collection,analysis, and presentation. The many labs in this course are used toillustrate the chemical and physical nature of matter and energy.

Honors BiologyDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite A average in Honors Introductory Physical Science (Honors IPS) orIntroductory Physical Science (IPS)

Description This course must be taken in sequence. It will also be the secondscience course taken by students who are planning to take the upperlevel science classes.

The course is the study of the concepts and principles basic to allforms of life. Included will be studies in: classification, ecology, cells,basic physiology and biochemistry, organ systems, reproduction,genetics, natural selection and evolution. A large amount of lab workincluding dissecting will be required.

BiologyDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of physical science

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Description The course involves the study of the concepts and principles basic toall forms of life. Included will be studies in: classification, ecology, cells,basic physiology and biochemistry, organ systems, reproduction,genetics, natural selection and evolution. A large amount of lab workincluding dissecting will be required.

Biology EssentialsDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of physical science. Counselor/Teacherrecommendation, test scores

Description This course must be taken in sequence. The course involves the studyof the essential concepts and principles basic to all forms of life.Included will be studies in: classification, ecology, cells, basicphysiology and biochemistry, organ systems, reproduction, genetics,natural selection and evolution. Lab work including dissecting will berequired.

Honors ChemistryDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite This course is only open to students with an A average in HonorsPreCalc/Trig.

Students enrolled in Honors Chemistry must maintain a B orhigher each trimester to remain in class. If trimester grade islower than a B, students will be placed in ChemCom thefollowing trimester.

Description Honors Chemistry is intended for the higher ability math/sciencestudent. It will provide students whose postsecondary plans includestudy in science, medicine, technology, or engineering with thenecessary background knowledge for their collegiate studies.

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Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition of matter andthe changes matter can undergo. Content of this advanced courseincludes classification of types of matter, chemical formulae andequations, physical states of matter, chemical quantities, types ofreactions, atomic theory, bonding, reaction rates, solutions, salts,acid/base theory, and thermochemistry. The course is simultaneouslyapproached from descriptive, theoretical, and mathematical angles,with a heavy emphasis upon laboratorybased learning.

ChemComDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite C average in either Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Geometry or HonorsGeometry

Description Chemistry in the Community, ChemCom, is a chemistry coursedesigned for students looking to expand their science background andsatisfy the requirements of the college or vocational program they planto attend. Its purposes are to help students realize the importancechemistry will play in their personal and professional lives and to useprinciples of chemistry to think intelligently about current issuesinvolving science and technology. This course meets the state’sscience graduation requirement.

Conceptual PhysicsDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of Physical Science and Biology

Description The course uses basic algebra to investigate the topics of physical andmathematical models of physics systems, forces, motion, mechanicalenergy, sound electricity. magnetism, heat, and waves. This coursemeets the state’s science graduation requirement.

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AP PhysicsDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of Honors PreCalc/Trig and Chemistry. Shouldalso be enrolled in AP Calc, AP Stats or Multivariable Calc/Calc BC.

Description AP Physics covers the same general topics as the physics course withthe addition of relativity, astrophysics, and nuclear physics and isintended for the high ability math student. Advanced algebra, geometry,trigonometry, and elementary calculus is used to study the physicalworld. This course emphasizes problem solving skills, experimentationand classroom discussions. AP Physics forms an excellentbackground for any collegebound student, especially those enteringfields where mathematics and problem solving skills are required.Engineering is emphasized in this course. This course meets thestates science graduation requirement.

PhysicsDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of Algebra II

This course is intended to provide the average to above averagestudent with a working knowledge of the relationship between matterand energy in the physical world. Where some Geometry andTrigonometry is used, the student interested in Physics can do therequired work with an Algebra II background. Physics forms a usefulbackground for any vocational or collegebound student, but especiallythose entering the technical fields. This course meets the state’sscience graduation requirement.

Description Physics includes the study of concepts of force, motion and theirrelationships. Topics covered include composition and resolution offorces, laws of linear and circular motion, work, power and energy,study of solids, liquids and gases, and related concepts of heat energy,atomic energy, and sound energy. Students will also complete a study

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of energy concepts as applied to electromagnetic radiations andelectric circuits. Topics include use and control of light, static electricity,and direct currents.

AP ChemistryDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of Honors Chemistry or a B+ average inChemCom or Honors Chemistry and permission of instructor

Description AP Chemistry is an intensive course of study that is equivalent to arigorous firstyear college general chemistry course. Students will studythe following topics: structure of matter, states of matter, chemicalreactions, redox chemistry, acidbase chemistry, solution chemistryand more. Significant focus of the course will be on the mathematicsof chemistry. Students will be required to complete work over thesummer and outside of class.

AP BiologyDuration Full Year


Open to 11* 12

Prerequisite Honors Biology or B average in Biology, completion of Chemistry orenrollment in Chemistry

Description AP Biology is a rigorous course designed to be the equivalent of anintroductory college level biology class. Students will design inquirybased investigations of concepts based around four “Big Ideas” thatconnect all living things. There will be an emphasis on developingscience practices and advanced inquiry and reasoning skills. Studentswill be required to complete work over the summer and should expect 5to 10 hours of homework each week.*This class is an elective course. It cannot take the place of the required gradelevel science courses. 11th grade students must also take Chemistry.

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Environmental StudiesDuration Full Year


Open to 11* 12

Prerequisite None

Description This course focuses on organisms and their environment. The majoremphasis will be on basic environmental concepts and fieldworkrelated to current issues in the area of life and earth systems, naturalresources, conservation, pollution, and global government policy.Environmental Studies is for the student that enjoys the outdoors, andis curious about how people manage and develop our naturalresources.*This class is an elective course. It cannot take the place of the required gradelevel science courses. 11th grade students must also take Chemistry or Conceptual Physics.

Independent Study in Science Course Number Must make arrangement with instructor

Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Must make arrangement with instructor

Description Upon approval from the counselor and the science department, astudent will pursue an indepth study of a selected science topic. It isrecommended that this be a study of experimental research, if at allpossible. The study will be evaluated by a written or oral presentationduring the trimester.

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Social Studies

Social Studies 9

Civics A & BDuration 2 Trimesters (Fall and Winter Trimesters)


Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description Fall Trimester – Content includes citizenship, political parties, electionsand voting, the creation and analysis of the U.S. Constitution and theBill of Rights.

Winter Trimester – Content includes the structure and process of ourthree branches of government, state and local government structureand process, the principles of separation of powers, checks andbalances, federalism and judicial review.

AND EITHER

Civics CDuration 1 Trimester (Spring Trimester)

Course Number 9502

Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description Spring Trimester – Content includes economic concepts important inevaluation, judgment and decisionmaking in a democracy. Studentsinvestigate posthigh school education and career options.

OR

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Honors Economics CDuration 1 Trimester (Spring Trimester)

Course Number 9503

Open to 9

Prerequisite B+ Average in Civics A & B

Description Spring Trimester – Students will cover primary economic principles asthey apply to the economy of the United States on an advanced level.

Civics EssentialsDuration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite Teacher, Counselor, or Case Manager recommendation, test scores

Description This course is similar in scope to Civics A, B, and C, except it isdesigned for the special needs student. The course will cover theessential concepts of Civics.

United States History 10

AP U.S. HistoryDuration Full Year


Open to 10

Prerequisite None, though a matriculating student and his/her parent will need tosign a written explanation of the course requirements, acknowledgingthat they understand the rigors of this course, which is the firstAdvanced Placement class offered to students at Simley.

Description This course is an intensive analysis of United States History. Topics

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from the Columbian Exchange through the Reagan Administration willbe chronologically studied, emphasizing major interpretive questionsderiving from social, political, economic and diplomatic history.Students will develop the skills necessary to understand and generatehistorical arguments. A heavy emphasis will be placed on written work,oral presentation, and highlevel objective reasoning when evaluatingstudent achievement. The workload will approximate that of achallenging introductory college course. College credit may be awardedto students who successfully complete the College Board exam in May.

For the 20132014 school year, AP US History will be debuting anelectronic textbook that will be used by students on either a home digitaldevice or a device supplied by Simley High School.

This is the first AP offering for Simley Students, and it is one of themost demanding AP courses offered by the College Board across thenation. Given those facts, a matriculating student and his/her parent willneed to sign a written explanation of the course requirements,acknowledging that they understand the rigors of this class.

United States HistoryDuration Full Year


Open to 10

Prerequisite None

Description Fall trimester – Students will learn about topics in early US History,ranging from the American Revolution through postCivil War WesternExpansion.

Winter trimester – Students will learn about topics in early modernUnited States history, ranging from postCivil War Industrialization andUrbanization through the World War II Era.

Spring trimester – Students will learn about topics in modern USHistory, ranging from the Cold War to the 911 Era.

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United States History EssentialsDuration Full Year


Open to 10

Prerequisite Teacher, Counselor, or Case Manager recommendation, test scores

Description This course is similar in scope to United States History A, B, and C,except it is designed for the special needs student. The course willcover the essential concepts, themes, and facts for American History.

World Studies 11All students are required to complete World History 11 or AP European History to meet the 11thgrade Social Studies World History requirement. Advanced Placement European History isdesigned for students interested in pursuing an advanced course of study.

AP European HistoryDuration Full Year


Open to 11

Prerequisite Must be taken in conjunction with AP Language and Composition

Description Students should have a B average, and more importantly, a willingnessto study and work hard since the demands and requirements will beequivalent to a college class. Additional information can be obtainedfrom a social studies instructor or your counselor.

The course covers Modern European History from 1500 to the present.Topics include the Renaissance, Reformation, the Age of Louis XIV, theEnlightenment, French Revolution, Modern "isms", Imperialism, WorldWar I, the Russian Revolution, World War II, and the ContemporaryWorld. A collegelevel text will be used. The course of study isdesigned to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Test inMay. Higher level thinking skills will be emphasized, including thereading, interpretation, analysis and evaluation of historical documents. Writing skills will be emphasized including essay testing.This class is integrated with AP Language and Composition. The

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purpose is to ensure the development of skills needed for analysis andapplication of historical documents in composing essays. The twoclasses will work together in strengthening the analytical reading andwriting skills necessary for success after high school. In the springstudents have the expectation of taking the national AP exams for bothAP Language and Composition and AP European History.

World HistoryDuration Full Year


Open to 11

Prerequisite None

Description Fall Trimester: Students will learn about topics in early World History,ranging from the beginning of civilization through the early Middle Ages.

Winter Trimester: Students will learn about topics in early modernWorld History, ranging from the late middle Ages, the Age of Explorationand Expansion, and the beginning of Industrialization and Nationalism.

Spring Trimester: Students will learn about topics in modern WorldHistory, ranging from Industrialization and Nationalism through theWorld since 1945.

*World History may be offered as an online/inclass hybrid course.

Social Issues 12All students must take three trimesters/credits of Social Issues. Advanced Placement Politicsand Government is a twotrimester course, which counts for two of the three required credits. APPsychology and AP Economics are yearlong courses, which count for the three requiredcredits.

AP PsychologyDuration Full Year


Open to 12

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Prerequisite None

Description This class is designed to introduce students to the systematic andscientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings andother animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts,principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfieldswithin psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methodspsychologists use in their science and practice. Students are expectedto take the national AP exam in May and will earn college credit with apassing score.

Note: Students taking this course cannot take Psychology.

Contemporary Issues in AmericaDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 9539

Open to 12

Prerequisite None

Description The United States is a vast and complex nation, a place whereoftenconflicting ideas exist side by side, for better and, sometimes, forworse. The ability to form opinions and make responsible choices onthe critical concerns that divide our population today must begin with anunbiased examination and understanding of the facts. This seniorlevelclass offers students an interesting analysis of the issues that oursociety faces. The work brings into focus a broad array of key issuesconfronting American society today. Indepth entries lay out thecontroversies debated in the media, on campuses, in government, inboardrooms, and in homes and neighborhoods across the UnitedStates. Critical issues in criminology, medicine, religion, commerce,education, the environment, media, family life, and science are allcarefully described and examined in a scholarly yet accessible way.Topics: Remembering 9112001, Terrorism & al Qaeda, The War inIraq & Afghanistan, Revisit Combat during WWIWWIIVietnam,Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), From Nuclear War to Net War(Cyber War & Hacking), NSA Surveillance Controversy, Energy and theEnvironment (Exxon Valdez & Gulf Oil SpillHydraulic FracturingTarSandsWater Crisis), The Pacific Garbage Patch, The Crumbling ofAmerica’s Infrastructure, Poverty (Financial Crisis), Pyramid of Hate(BullyingAbuseCrimeViolenceGanglandGenocide), 50 Facts ThatShould Change The World, Assume the Position(IdeasOpinionsRespect of Individual Human RightsResearch).

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Politics and American GovernmentDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 9535

Open to 12

Prerequisite None

Description This class will focus on the recent history, the current events, and theConstitutional issues that create the political world we have today in theUnited States. The Basics Are you really a citizen? What's left?What's right? Participation The Caucus, Aristotle The Politics,Federalism, Current Events, Teapot Dome, The Pentagon Papers,Watergate, Spiro Agnew Resignation, The Keating Five, ABSCAM,IranContra, Abramoff, U.S. Attorney Firings 'Lawyergate', The ValeriePlame Affair, MoneyPowerWall Street and The Financial Crisis, NSASurveillance Controversy, and The Truth about Lying in InternationalPolitics.

Note: AP Politics and Government may not be taken by students whotake this class.

PsychologyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 9537

Open to 12

Prerequisite None

Description Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. Thispsychology course is designed to introduce students to the scientificstudy of behavior and mental processes of human beings and otheranimals. Students will study psychological principles, facts, ethics,methods, and phenomena associated with major subfields withinpsychology. In this course, students will gain an understanding of themajor psychological perspectives, the history and roots of psychology,sensation and perception, brain functioning, levels of consciousness,and learning. Further study will be presented through additionalreadings, case studies, films, and projects.

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Note: AP Psychology may not be taken by students who take thiscourse.

SociologyDuration 1 Trimester

Course Number 9533

Open to 12

Prerequisite None

Description Sociology is the study of social groups including how they are formedand how they change. Social groups will be studied as they relate tosociety and culture. The individual within the group will be understood interms of the status and roles people play, how roles are learned, andhow people conform to the expectations of their social groups.Examples of social groups will include family, friends, work groups, andschool groups.

AP Government and PoliticsDuration 2 Trimesters (Winter and Spring)


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite None

Description Advanced Placement is a program of collegelevel courses and examsfor high school students. Students who take an Advanced Placementcourse are expected to take a test in May to qualify for college credit atover 90% of colleges. While there is no prerequisite, students shouldhave a "B" average, and more importantly, a willingness to study andwork hard since the demands and requirements will be equivalent to acollege class. This twotrimester course is offered during winter andspring trimesters. Additional information can be obtained from a socialstudies instructor or your counselor.

The content of the course covers the Executive, Legislative and JudicialBranches of Government, The Bureaucracy, Policymaking and Bill ofRights. A collegelevel text will be used. The course of study is

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designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement test inMay. Higher level thinking skills will be emphasized, including thereading, interpretation, analysis and evaluation of political documents.Writing skills will be emphasized including essay testing.Note: Students taking this course cannot take American Governmentand Politics

AP EconomicsDuration Full Year


Open to 11* 12

Prerequisite None

Description The AP course in Economics includes principles of Microeconomicsand Macroeconomics. The purpose of the course is to give students athorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to thefunctions of individual decision makers as well as the economicsystem as a whole. The course places emphasis on the study ofnational income, pricelevel determination, the financial sector, and thenature and function of product markets. Students are expected to takethe national AP exam in May and may earn college credit with apassing score.*Cannot be taken by 11th grade students as the 11th grade World History requirement.

Independent Study in Social Studies

Duration Variable


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Students must have had a prior course in the field of study and thepermission of the instructor

Description N/A

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AVID 9Duration Full Year


Open to 9

Prerequisite None

Description The course will serve as a review of the AVID philosophy andstrategies. Students will work on academic and personal goals andcommunication, adjusting to the high school setting. There is anemphasis on analytical writing, focusing on personal goals and thesiswriting. Students will work in collaborative settings, learning how toparticipate in collegial discussions and use sources to support theirideas and opinions. Students will prepare for and participate in collegeentrance and placement exams, while refining study skills andtest‐taking, note‐taking, and research techniques.

*AVID students are required to enroll in at least one rigorous course and maintain a minimum of a C average in all core classes.



Open to 10

Prerequisite 9th grade AVID recommended

Description During the tenth grade AVID Elective course, students will refine theAVID strategies to meet their independent needs and learning styles.Students will continue to refine and adjust their academic learning plansand goals, increasing awareness of their actions and behaviors. Asstudents increase the rigorous course load and school/communityinvolvement, they will refine their time management and study skillsaccordingly. Students will expand their writing portfolios, participate incollaborative discussions and develop leadership skills. Students willexpand their vocabulary use, continuing to prepare for college entranceexams and preparation. Lastly, students will narrow down their collegeand careers of interest, based on personal interests and goals.

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*10th grade AVID students are required to enroll in at least 1 rigorous course, and maintain a minimum of a C average in all core classes.



Open to 11

Prerequisite 9th and 10th grade AVID recommended

Description The eleventh grade AVID Elective course is the first part in ajunior/senior seminar course that focuses on writing and critical thinkingexpected of first and secondyear college students. In addition to theacademic focus of the AVID seminar, there are collegebound activities,methodologies and tasks that should be undertaken during the junioryear to support students as they apply to fouryear universities andconfirm their postsecondary plans.

*11th grade AVID students are required to enroll in at least 1 rigorous course, and maintain a minimum of a C average in all core classes.

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"A LANGUAGE ISN'T FOREIGN IF YOU MAKE IT YOUR OWN"

The World Language Department welcomes and challenges you to investigate and enjoy thestudy of German and Spanish. While developing your critical thinking skills, creativity andinterest in other cultures, your knowledge of the English language will be enhanced. Languagestudy can provide essential assets in receiving scholarships and can offer an advantage incareers for which bilingual skills are needed, such as those in business, government, and socialservices. Be among the travelers who wish to communicate in a foreign language. Stay currentwith the fluctuating college entrance requirements (many colleges require a world language studyat the high school and/or college level). World Language classes prepare you in the skills oflistening, reading, speaking, and writing in the target language. Simley High School providesstudents the opportunity to study four levels (including Advanced Placement) of German andSpanish.

German IDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12

Prerequisite C+ in English recommended

Description This class is an introduction to the German language through speaking,listening, reading, and writing. Conversational German through simplespeech patterns will be emphasized. Grammar stresses basicsentence construction. Practical vocabulary learning will include topicssuch as school, interests and freetime activities, personal description,families, food, clothing, and more. Students also have the opportunityto join the German club.

German IIDuration Full Year


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Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of German I with a recommendation of a Caverage or higher in German I

Description This class offers a refinement of speaking, listening, writing, andreading skills through practice and practical application. ConversationalGerman will build on patterns learned in German I. Grammar expandsto allow for greater expression and description. The vocabulary willcontinue to relate to common, everyday themes, such as travel, foodand cooking, and body parts, among others. Both contemporary andtraditional German music is also a focus. Extra opportunities includeinvolvement in the German club, hosting a German exchange student,and traveling to Germany with the exchange program after completingthis year.

German IIIDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of German II with a recommendation of a Caverage or higher in German II

Description German III offers intensified work in the four skill areas, concentratingon proficiency. Emphasis on conversation in realistic situations, culturalaspects of German speaking people, and increasing vocabulary will beincluded in this course. Students also have an opportunity to participatein World Language Day at the Minnesota Zoo and take part in theGerman exchange partnership by hosting an exchange student and/ortraveling to Germany in the summer. German club is also open toGerman III students.

AP German IVDuration Full Year


Open to 12

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Prerequisite Successful completion of German III with a recommendation of a Caverage or higher in German III

Description AP German is a rewarding, collegelevel course designed to helpstudents master their language skills and prepare them for the APGerman Language Exam in May. The course focuses on interpersonal,interpretive, and presentational communication and is based on sixthemes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, ContemporaryLife, Personal and Public Identities, a Families and Communities, andBeauty and Aesthetics. Along with readings, class discussions, writing,and authentic cultural materials, students will participate as presentersat World Language Day at the MN Zoo, and are expected to take thenational AP exam in May, earning free college credit with a passingscore. Additional opportunities include participation in the Germanexchange, as well as leadership roles and scholarship money throughthe German Club.

Independent Study in GermanDuration Variable


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Permission of instructor

A student interested in an area of German not offered in the regularcurriculum may request independent study. A contract approved by theinstructor and the principal must be filed.

Spanish IDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12

Prerequisite Recommended C+ in English

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Description This is a threetrimester course. The student will develop usefullistening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. An importantpart of the course will be to develop an understanding of the Hispanicpeople, their countries, and their cultures. Basic vocabulary includesthings we use in school, favorite pastimes, words to describe, places togo, foods, family, home and clothing. The student will learn the presentverb tense and basic irregular verb groups.

Spanish IIDuration Full Year


Open to 10 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of Spanish I with a recommendation of a Caverage or higher in Spanish I

Description The objective of this threetrimester course is a continuation and areview for mastery of skills learned in Spanish I. The fourcommunications skills will continue to be stressed. Vocabulary willincrease greatly as we learn more about school subjects,extracurricular activities, music, clothing, currency, outdoor games,childhood activities, family celebrations and holidays. Past tenses andcommand forms will be presented.

Spanish IIIDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of Spanish II with a recommendation of a Caverage or higher in Spanish II

Description This is a threetrimester course with extensive practice with the skills oflistening, speaking, reading and writing. Conversation and writing aremajor components of each lesson. This class is recommended forstudents wishing to continue language study in college, fulfill collegerequirements prior to entering college or to travel to Spanish speakingcountries. Topics include: department store shopping, asking andgiving directions; injuries and illness and going to the doctor;

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professions and your future; international travel – makingarrangements, things to do, places to stay, what to eat; outdooractivities, plants and animals. A video series will be used to reinforcelistening, vocabulary, and culture. This course may be offered as aninclass/online hybrid course.

Spanish IVDuration Full Year


Open to 12

Prerequisite Successful completion of Spanish III with a recommendation of a Caverage or higher in Spanish III

Description Spanish IV is focused on projects, themes, and conversation.Possible units to be explored include: current social issues,immigration, human rights, current events, art, etc. Students will alsocontinue to work on grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.This class is recommended for students wishing to continue languagestudy in college, fulfill college requirements prior to entering college, orto travel to Spanishspeaking countries.

AP SpanishDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Successful Completion of Spanish III with a recommendation of a Baverage in Spanish III or teacher recommendation.

Description AP Spanish is designed to help students master their ability to speak,read, listen and write in Spanish. This rigorous course will focus onpreparing students to pass the AP Spanish exam, and will include thestudy of advanced vocabulary and grammar, reading authentic texts(literature, newspapers, etc.), writing, speaking, and listening. If astudent is unsure about taking AP Spanish, he or she should speak to aSpanish teacher. Students are expected to take the national AP examin May and may earn college credit with a passing score.

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Independent Study in SpanishDuration Variable


Open to 11 12

Prerequisite Permission of instructor and principal

A student interested in an area of Spanish not offered in the regularcurriculum may request independent study. A contract approved by theinstructor and the principal must be filed.

Description Variable

Special ServicesPlacement in all Special Services classes will be determined by the IEP team.Case manager approval is required for all Special Services classes.

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Transition SkillsDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12

Prerequisite Based on IEP Needs

Healthy RelationshipsDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Independent LivingDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Lifetime Adaptive Physical EducationDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


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ULS ReadingDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


ULS MathDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


CARE IVIIDuration Full Year

Course Number 0265, 0266, 0267, 0268, 0269, 0270, 0271

Open to 9 12


Fusion Reading 1Duration Full Year


Open to 9 12


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Fusion Reading 2Duration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Language Skills IDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Language Skills IIDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Language Skills IIIDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


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Reading FoundationsDuration Full Year


Open to 11 12


Fundamental WritingDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Fundamental ReadingDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Journeys ReadingDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


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Fundamental CommunicationsDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Consumer MathDuration Full Year


Open to 12


Fundamental Mathematics IDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Fundamental Mathematics IIDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Description Fundamental Math focuses on the acquisition of skills in the Mathstrands of Numbers and Operation, Algebra, Geometry, and

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Measurement, Data Analysis, and Probability. Multiple approaches aretaken to help improve skills for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Thecourse also covers consumer math skills and remediation for 12thgrade students.

Math FoundationsDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Transitional Work SeminarDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Description This is the classroom portion of the Special Education WorkExperience Program. In this class, students will prepare for gainfulcompetitive employment by participating in experiences of selfawareness, occupational awareness, interpersonal relationships,employment readiness, and other information related to obtaining a job.A student must earn a passing grade in work seminar class in order toreceive credit for their work experience. Some unpaid field experienceis required in this class on school sites. A student may also take thiscourse for classroom credit only, with no obligation to be gainfullyemployed.

Transitional Work ExperienceDuration Full Year

Course Number 0246, 0247, 0248, 67th hours (2 credits each)0249, 0250, 0251 7th hour (1 credit each)

Open to 9 12

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Prerequisite Based on IEP Needs* student must be enrolled in IEP work seminar class at the same time in order to receive work credit.

Description The Work Experience Program is for special education students whohave the work skills needed to perform at a work site in the community.This program coordinates with counselors from DRS and otheragencies, parents/guardians, work site supervisors, special educationstaff, and the work experience special needs coordinator to plan,implement, and facilitate the student’s transition from school to thecommunity and work. A referral for this program must be made by yourspecial education case manager and/or your high school counselor.Students who are approved must be enrolled in the special educationtransitional work seminar class and receive a passing grade in order toreceive credit for work experience. If a student is not employed outsideof school, other arrangements will be made for unpaid field experiencewithin the school setting for credit only.

Career DiscoveryDuration One trimester only


Open to 11 12


Level 3 MathDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


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Level 3 Life SkillsDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Level 3 ReadingDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Level 3 Social StudiesDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


Service LearningDuration Full Year


Open to 9 12


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