Course registration
Overview
SAVHS offers a variety of diverse and challenging learning opportunities to meet student's educational goals.
The registration guide presents course offerings for each school year. Courses will be offered based upon the number of students that register for each class.
Requirements:
- Students must maintain a full-course load each semester.
- Students in grade nine must maintain seven courses each semester.
- Students in grades 10-12 must maintain six courses each semester.
- Grade nine registration
- Grade 10 registration
- Grade 11 registration
- Grade 12 registration
- Elective courses
- Non-credit option
- Northeast Metro Career and Technical Center
Grade nine registration
Students in grade nine must register for 14 credits. One credit is equivalent to one semester of each course.
- 2- English Language Arts credits
- 2- Mathematics credits
- 2- Sciences Credits
- 2- Social Studies credits
- 1- Physical Education Credit
- 1- Health Education credit
- 4- Elective credits
- English Language Arts (2 Credits)
- English Language Learners
- Mathematics (2 Credits)
- Science (2 credits)
- Social Studies (2 Credits)
- Health & Physical Education (2 Credits)
English Language Arts (2 Credits)
Students are required to take two credits in English their 9th grade year by taking English 9.
4000 - ENGLISH 9
Grade 9 (Full Year)
Ninth Grade English is the foundation on which to build a student's high school English experience. This course will be an integrated study of Reading, Study Skills, Vocabulary Development, Literature, and Writing.
ENGLISH 9 HONORS
English 9 Honors offers students an opportunity to prepare for AP level English classes. Students will read fiction and non-fiction texts and will practice close reading and composition skills. Students will be invited to join this class based on a variety of factors including test scores, grades earned in previous language arts classes, instructor recommendations, and a pre-course assessment. Students should not register for this class, as this will be handled by the English department and the Counseling office.
FOUNDATIONS OF LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Grade 9 (full year) OR Grade 10 (full year)
Prerequisite: Invitation from the High School English Department
Foundations of Literature and Composition is a course for students who want extra support as they develop their literacy skills in all academic areas. We will read from a wide variety of genres and write in a variety of styles and purposes. Students will be selected for this class based on a variety of factors, including test scores, grades earned in previous classes, and instructor recommendations. Students should not register for this class, as this will be handled by the English department and Counseling office.
English Language Learners
0100– EL BEGINNERGrade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0150– ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0200 – EL EXTENDED
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (SEM)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
Mathematics (2 Credits)
Students must complete 6 credits of math to graduate from high school. The courses required include Algebra 9 and/or Geometry, as well as Algebra II or equivalent to graduate from high school. 9th grade students who have not completed a high school level Intermediate Algebra course in middle school should enroll in Algebra 9. Those students who have completed Algebra 9 (or equivalent) will take Geometry .
MATH ELECTIVES
Students who are planning to attend a four-year college are advised to take four years of math. Courses beyond the required courses include Analysis, Analysis Honors, Statistics, Personal Finance, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics.
5000- ALGEBRA 9
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Algebra
Students who take this course will study a variety of topics throughout the year. Equal emphasis is placed on understanding the theoretical properties of algebra and its practical applications. Topics include: variables; order of operations; integers; solving, graphing, and writing linear equations; solving and graphing linear inequalities; solving systems of linear equations; powers and exponents; quadratic equations; polynomials; factoring; proportions and rational equations; functions; and radicals.
5100 – GEOMETRY
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Advanced Algebra or Algebra 9 (or equivalent) with “C” or better
This course builds spatial reasoning and logical thinking skills. The first semester topics include angle relationships, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, congruent triangles and quadrilaterals. Students are also first introduced to the two-column proof and are required to write proofs using their knowledge of the postulates and theorems.
In the second semester, additional advanced concepts of polygons are introduced. Examples include similar polygons, right triangles with applications of the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry, and circles. Students will also use properties of area and volume of two and three dimensional shapes, coordinate geometry, and transformations and mappings.
5200- ALGEBRA II
Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra 9 (or equivalent) and Geometry with “C” or better.
Note: If you didn’t have C or better in Algebra 9 and Geometry, please register for Fundamental Algebra II.
This course builds upon the Algebra I and Geometry courses, providing greater depth in theory, calculation, and application. It is a course that is necessary for students planning to attend a four-year college. Topics will include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, matrices, systems of equations, characteristics of functions, powers and roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, rational functions, conic sections, sequences, series, probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
Science (2 credits)
Students are required to take two credits in Science their 9th grade year.
6000 - PHYSICS 9
Grade 9 (Full Year)
The ninth grade general science course is an introduction to the field of physics. Its design provides students with an opportunity to understand many basic scientific principles. Through a variety of activities, students will use scientific procedures to collect and analyze laboratory data.
The course emphasizes fundamental physics principles through a lab based approach. The main topics are motion, forces, energy, work, power, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light.
Students will learn basic programming skills, and will construct some of their lab equipment from small robotics systems.
Social Studies (2 Credits)
Students are required to take two credits in Social Studies their 9th grade year by taking Global Studies & Economics
7000 – GLOBAL STUDIES & ECONOMICS
Grade: 9 (full year)
The purpose of Global Studies and Economics is to give students an understanding and appreciation of the major regions of the world, and the historical events, issues, and challenges that now unite and divide them. The course covers topics in world history from the Paleolithic era to the present. A multi-disciplinary approach to investigating human history will focus on key concepts and themes in each historical era. Political, economic, cultural, technological and social issues will be examined. The essential social studies concepts and skills in this course provide a foundation for continuing study in social studies. Skills to be emphasized include: reading comprehension, document analysis, interpretation of diverse perspectives, critical thinking, inquiry and research, thesis formulation, and writing. Although this course will be inclusive of both topics, three quarters will be more devoted to the Global Studies concepts and one quarter will be more devoted to macro-economic concepts.
HONORS GLOBAL STUDIES & ECONOMICS
Grade 9 (full year)
Prerequisite: Students will be required to go through a contract process with the HS Social Studies department after the registration process.
Honors Global Studies & Economics will cover the same topics as Global Studies and Economics, but will provide students opportunities to prepare for the AP track in the Social Studies department. Although similar topics will be addressed in all 9th grade Social Studies classes, the Honors course will do so in a manner that will more closely resemble AP courses. Students should not register for this class, as this will be handled by the high school and middle school Social Studies departments in coordination with the Counseling office.
Health & Physical Education (2 Credits)
8000 - INTRODUCTORY HEALTH:
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
This course focuses on making positive lifestyle choices in aspects of health such as, mental and emotional health, sexuality, nutrition, and CPR. This is a required course.
8100 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Grade: 9 (1 semester)
The following activities may be included in this course: physical fitness testing, weight training, touch football, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, swimming, dance, floor hockey, recreational games, winter games and various other lifelong activities.
8150 - FEMALE FITNESS
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Education. This course is reserved for female identifying students.
This course is designed to get the SAVHS girls up and moving and educate them on how to be strong, powerful, and fit. The students will fully understand the connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind after taking this class. Students will understand that working out aerobically and anaerobically, along with proper nutrition, will help them achieve a better way of life. Activities or training in this class may include: Dynamic Flexibility, Cardiovascular-aerobic Training, Strength Training- Anaerobic activities, Circuit Training, Corework, Speed and agility, Yoga, Sports skills, and Games.
Grade 10 registration
10th graders must register for 12 credits. 1 credit is equivalent to one semester of each course.
2 - English Language Arts credits (English 10 or English 10 Honors)
2 - Mathematics credits (see below)
2 - Science credits (Biology)
2 - Social Studies credits (United States History or AP United States History)
4 - Elective credits
- English Language Arts (2 credits)
- English Language Learners (2 credits)
- Mathematics (2 credits)
- Social Studies (2 credits)
English Language Arts (2 credits)
Students are required to take two credits in English their 10th grade year either by taking English 10 or English 10 Honors.
4200 - ENGLISH 10
Grade 10 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: English 9
English 10 will build upon the skills learned in 9th grade in literature and writing. Students will read a variety of authors and write several compositions of various lengths and purposes. Other course topics will include public speaking, vocabulary development, grammar, and reading strategies.
4250- ENGLISH 10 HONORS
Grade 10 (full year)
Prerequisite: B- or better in English 9 AND recommendation of 9th grade English teacher
English 10 Honors is a challenging, year-long course for students who want to expand their understanding of literature as well as their composition and communication skills. We'll read a wide range of novels, short stories, poems, plays, and nonfiction books and essays; we’ll also write in a variety of styles and purposes, including narrative, analytical, descriptive, persuasive, and creative. This course is also meant to prepare students for Advanced Placement classes in English as juniors and seniors.
FOUNDATIONS OF LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Grade 9 (full year) OR Grade 10 (full year)
Prerequisite: Invitation from the High School English Department
Foundations of Literature and Composition is a course for students who want extra support as they develop their literacy skills in all academic areas. We will read from a wide variety of genres and write in a variety of styles and purposes. Students will be selected for this class based on a variety of factors, including test scores, grades earned in previous classes, and instructor recommendations. Students should not register for this class, as this will be handled by the English department and Counseling office.
English Language Learners (2 credits)
0100– EL BEGINNER
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0150– ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0200 – EL EXTENDED
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (SEM)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
Mathematics (2 credits)
Students must complete 6 credits of math to graduate from high school. The courses required include Algebra 9 and/or Geometry, as well as Algebra II or equivalent to graduate from high school. Those students who have completed Algebra I will take Geometry . In some cases students may have met the requirement of Geometry in 9th grade, if this is the case, students can choose between Algebra II or Fundamental Algebra II
MATH ELECTIVES
Students who are planning to attend a four-year college are advised to take four years of math. Courses beyond the required courses include Analysis, Analysis Honors, Statistics, Personal Finance, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics.
5100 – GEOMETRY
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Advanced Algebra or Algebra 9 with “C” or better
This course builds spatial reasoning and logical thinking skills. The first semester topics include angle relationships, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, congruent triangles and quadrilaterals. Students are also first introduced to the two-column proof and are required to write proofs using their knowledge of the postulates and theorems.
In the second semester, additional advanced concepts of polygons are introduced. Examples include similar polygons, right triangles with applications of the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry, and circles. Students will also use properties of area and volume of two and three dimensional shapes, coordinate geometry, and transformations and mappings.
5200- ALGEBRA II
Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra 9 and Geometry with “C” or better.
Note: If you didn’t have C or better in Algebra I and Geometry, please register for Fundamental Algebra II.
This course builds upon the Algebra I and Geometry courses, providing greater depth in theory, calculation, and application. It is a course that is necessary for students planning to attend a four-year college. Topics will include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, matrices, systems of equations, characteristics of functions, powers and roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, rational functions, conic sections, sequences, series, probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5250- FUNDAMENTAL ALGEBRA II
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra 9 and Geometry.
Note: If you plan on taking Analysis, you should not take Fundamental Algebra II, you should take Algebra II.
This course will provide a second year of algebra for those students who have difficulty with mathematics. This class will fulfill the graduation requirement. Topics to be covered include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; systems of equations; polynomials; exponential and logarithmic functions; conic sections; and probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
Social Studies (2 credits)
Students are required to take two credits in Social Studies their 10th grade year either by taking United States History or AP United States History.
7100 – UNITED STATES HISTORY
Grade 10 (full year)
This course traces the development of American culture and society from the discovery of the country through the present day. Its focus is the political, social, cultural, technological, economic, demographic, and physical manifestations of change as initiated and experienced by a diverse, culturally rich, and emergent American citizenry. We shall explore the theme of change from through many different means and media, using narratives, novels, film, theater, poetry, economic and sociological data, and traditional textbooks as sources. A critical eye, developed and enthusiastic spirit of inquiry and a broad appreciation of diverse perspectives will be integral to student success in this course. This course satisfies the Minnesota Standards in US History.
7150 – AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
Grade 10 (full year)
Prerequisite: At least a C- in Honors Global Studies or a B- in Global Studies.
The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. history. The course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials – their relevance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and importance – and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The AP U.S. History course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. Students may choose to take this course in place of 10th grade U.S. History. All students who choose to enroll must take the AP exam.
Grade 11 registration
11h graders must register for 12 credits. 1 credit is equivalent to one semester of each course.
2 - English Language Arts credits (2 English Electives-1 Literature & 1 Writing or AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition)
2 - Mathematics credits (see below)
2 - Science credits (Chemistry or Physics or Electives)
1 or 2 - Social Studies credits (Human Geography-semester only or AP Human Geography-year and/or Social Studies Elective)
4 - Elective credits
- English Language Arts (2 credits)
- English Language Learners (2 credits)
- Mathematics (2 credits)
- Science (2 credits)
- Social Studies (2 credits)
English Language Arts (2 credits)
Students are required to take two credits in English their 11th grade year either by taking English Electives (1 Literature & 1 Writing) or AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition.
4300- AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION Grade 11-12 (full year)
Prerequisite: English 10, AP Lang & Comp 10, English Electives in 11th grade
AP Language & Composition for 11th & 12th grade is an intensive, year-long course that includes developing advanced writing skills; reading and analyzing non-fiction books, essays, and articles; and engaging in critical thinking. In addition, we will cover curriculum from the Advanced Placement Language and Composition test, which students will take in the spring. This rigorous course moves at an accelerated pace and requires a high level of student engagement and dedication.
4500 - AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Grade 11-12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: B or better in English classes or instructor approval, English 10 or English 10 Honors, English Electives in 11th grade
This class will be a survey of literature with an emphasis on works with substantial merit. Students will read and discuss numerous novels, plays, short stories, poems, and essays and write many papers analyzing the texts from various critical approaches. In addition, students will prepare for the AP Literature and Composition test ,which they will take in the spring, and the English section of the ACT. This rigorous course moves at an accelerated pace and requires student commitment and dedication as well as higher level thinking and writing skills.
Literature Electives
4600 - AMERICAN LITERATURE
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
Students in this course will build upon the skills learned in 9th and 10th grade English: literary analysis, grammar and punctuation, vocabulary, and writing for a variety of purposes. Students will read literature (poetry, drama, prose, essays, and song lyrics) that reflects the values, temperament and experience of Americans over the last two hundred years. In particular, the class examines the role that minority authors and women - the unheard voices - have played in creating what we refer to as the “American Experience.”
4650 - LITERATURE ON STAGE AND SCREEN
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
In this elective course, students will compare and contrast various stage and screen adaptations of literature through literary analysis and discussion. In addition, students will learn the elements of both drama and film and engage in creative projects such as filmmaking and dramatic performance.
4700 - MYTHOLOGY, SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This is an elective course that covers a wide range of ancient and modern literature from around the world. We’ll study myths and legends from different cultures as well as science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories. Writing will include literary analysis as well as creative projects.
4750 - WORLD LITERATURE
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
Students in this course will build upon the skills learned in 9th and 10th grade English: literary analysis, grammar and punctuation, vocabulary, and writing for a variety of purposes. Students will read literature (poetry, drama, prose, essays, and song lyrics) that reflects the values, temperament and experience of people around the world throughout the ages. In particular, the class examines the role that minority authors and women - the unheard voices - have played in the world of literature.
Writing Electives
4800 - COLLEGE PREP WRITING
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This course is meant to be a capstone writing course focusing on academic writing including an introduction to rhetorical principles, the writing process, critical reading, research, and technology. This course will also explore expository and argumentative writing. This course gives students a chance to continue developing and refining the skills they need to prepare themselves for college-level writing.
4850 - CREATIVE WRITING
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This is a semester-long course designed to give students the opportunity to think and write creatively. You will have the opportunity to flex your creative muscles and produce works of creative fiction and nonfiction in different genres. Your skills in both creativity and writing will be developed by expressing yourselves in a variety of written works such as short stories, poetry and a variety of other assignments.
4900 - EVERYDAY WRITING
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This is a semester-long course that features different types of writing required in daily life. Writing assignments such as resumes, cover letters, persuasive and technical writing will be included in this class. This class will also include a variety of other day-to-day concepts that are necessary to be successful in everyday life.
4950 - MASS MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This course is designed to help students become responsible and conscientious consumers of today’s changing media. Media is an indivisible part of popular culture. How have the media been a powerful influence on your beliefs, attitudes, values and behaviors? How can we become informed, aware consumers of media? To answer these questions, students will understand mass media as a powerful tool, respond critically to opinions and observations from a given media selection, recognize and distinguish fact from opinion in media messages, discover the value of cultural diversity and a respect for cultural and ethnic ‘others’, and demonstrate knowledge of writing process in writing assignments.
English Language Learners (2 credits)
0100– EL BEGINNER
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0150– EL ELA
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0200 – EL EXTENDED
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (SEM)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
Mathematics (2 credits)
Students must complete 6 credits of math to graduate from high school. The courses required include Algebra I and/or Geometry, as well as Algebra II or equivalent to graduate from high school. Students can choose between Algebra II or Fundamental Algebra II or complete one of the math electives.
MATH ELECTIVES
Students who are planning to attend a four-year college are advised to take four years of math. Courses beyond the required courses include Analysis, Analysis Honors, Statistics, Personal Finance, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics
5200- ALGEBRA II
Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry with “C” or better.
Note: If you didn’t have C or better in Algebra I and Geometry, please register for Fundamental Algebra II.
This course builds upon the Algebra I and Geometry courses, providing greater depth in theory, calculation, and application. It is a course that is necessary for students planning to attend a four-year college. Topics will include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, matrices, systems of equations, characteristics of functions, powers and roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, rational functions, conic sections, sequences, series, probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5250- FUNDAMENTAL ALGEBRA II
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry.
Note: If you plan on taking Analysis, you should not take Fundamental Algebra II, you should take Algebra II.
This course will provide a second year of algebra for those students who have difficulty with mathematics. This class will fulfill the graduation requirement. Topics to be covered include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; systems of equations; polynomials; exponential and logarithmic functions; conic sections; and probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5300 - ANALYSIS
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra II with “C” or better
This course will prepare the college-bound student for calculus. It will cover a variety of topics (some of which were introduced in Algebra II) to allow for a deeper understanding of properties and applications. First semester will include the study of graphs and their transformations; in particular, polynomial, and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions. The second semester will cover additional trigonometry, sequences and series, probability and statistics, conics, parametric equations and polar coordinates, vectors, and limits. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5350 - ANALYSIS HONORS
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra II with instructor’s approval.
This course is for our strongest Algebra II students. There will be very little review of prerequisite material. Students will be challenged to work at an accelerated pace through Analysis topics so that there will be plenty of time for Differential Calculus to be covered. Analysis topics will include exponential and logarithmic functions/equations, analytic trigonometry, sequences and series, probability, conics, parametric equations/graphs, and polar coordinates/equations/graphs. Calculus topics will include limits, differentiation rules, and applications of the derivative. Juniors who are successful in this course should register for AP Calculus BC as a full-year course in their senior year.
5400 - AP CALCULUS AB
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Analysis with “B” or better OR Honors Analysis with “C” or better
This course is designed for students who plan to continue their education with an emphasis on engineering, medicine, science or other four-year degrees requiring some knowledge of calculus. First semester topics will include limits and differential calculus, with an emphasis on applications of the derivative. The second semester will cover integral calculus. In particular, students will learn how to work with logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric functions, and applications of the integral. The course syllabus strictly adheres to topics that are in the Advanced Placement curriculum, and includes time for preparing for the AP test in May.
5600 – STATISTICS
Grade 11 or 12 (one semester)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II
This is a one semester course. To earn a full year mathematics credit, sign up for this course and 5650 – PERSONAL FINANCE.
This is a course primarily for the student who plans to pursue a college degree in an area outside of math and science. It is designed to provide students with exposure to the study of statistics with possible topics including descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Stronger mathematics students are encouraged to take Analysis, AP Statistics, or AP Calculus AB. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5650 –PERSONAL FINANCE
Grade 11 or 12 (one semester)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II
This is a one semester course. To earn a full year mathematics credit, sign up for this course and 5600 – STATISTICS.
This is a course primarily for the student who plans to pursue a college degree in an area outside of math and science. It is designed to expose students to personal finance with possible topics including financial aid, credit cards, loans, budgets, and taxes. Stronger mathematics students are encouraged to take Analysis, AP Statistics, or AP Calculus AB.
5700 - AP STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This is an excellent course for students who have successfully completed Algebra II and who possess sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability. Important components of the course include the use of technology, projects and lab activities, group problem solving, and writing. Students are taught how to use technology (primarily calculators) to simulate randomness, calculate statistics, find probability, create confidence intervals, and to perform significance tests. Students will be taught how to use tables and formulas, but will move quickly to the calculator to compute in a wide variety of settings. The focus shifts away from computation and more emphasis is placed on the conceptual understanding and thoughtfully communicating decisions based on the statistical computations. Students taking the AP Statistics course are well-prepared and expected take the AP Statistics examination in the spring, making it possible to earn college credit and/or advanced placement.
Science (2 credits)
Students are required to take two credits of Science their 11th grade year. Students are required to take 3 years (6 credits) of Science. These 3 years must include one full year of biology and one full year of either chemistry OR physics.
6200 - CHEMISTRY
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology AND completion of, or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II.
Chemistry is the science dealing with the composition of substances and the changes they undergo. Laboratory work is an important part of the course and an average of one period per week is spent in the laboratory. The first semester covers the classification of matter, atomic structure, electron configuration, the Periodic Table, bonding, chemical formulas, and chemical equations. The second semester covers stoichiometry, heat in chemical reactions, solids, liquids, gases, solutions, acids, bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
6250 - CHEMISTRY HONORS:
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology with B+ or better AND completion of Algebra II.
This is an accelerated course for students who have a high interest and ability in science and math and are planning a career in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field. Students taking this course must be very motivated and independent learners who want to cover several more units beyond those listed in the chemistry course description above. Laboratory work is an important part of the course and students will be required to write formal laboratory reports.
6300 - ASTRONOMY
Grade 11, 12 (1 Semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Astronomy is the study of all objects outside our atmosphere. It is an ancient field that has its roots on every continent and in every major civilization. It is also an expanding field, increasing our understanding of our place in the universe and helping drive technological advances. This semester-long course will teach you the basics of astronomy and introduce you to the mind-bending questions still to be answered, ranging from constellations to black holes. Students will complete hands-on labs, simulations, projects, exams, and quizzes.
6400 - AP PHYSICS C – MECHANICS
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus or Honors Analysis
AP Physics C-Mechanics is designed for students that will major in science, engineering or math. This year-long course corresponds to the first semester of a calculus based college physics course. Simple systems including objects in free fall, oscillations, & planetary motion will be investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, the conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, and energy. Students will develop their use of introductory differential and integral calculus as a way to analyze these systems. This course will go deeper into material than AP Physics B, and will use calculus in place of algebra, but will move at a slower pace than the old AP Physics B course.
Students that earn a passing score on the Advanced Placement exam can choose to accept four (4) college physics credits and bypass the first required physics course for physics and engineer majors at many colleges and universities throughout the United States.
6500 - PHYSICS BY INQUIRY (CIS) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CI 1563
Grade 11-12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology and Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II
Physics By Inquiry is a College In the School offering. Students will receive credit for a science course completed at St. Anthony Village Senior High and transcript showing 4 credits of a lab-based physics course that meets the University of Minnesota CLE Physical Science course with lab. CI 1563 Physics By Inquiry includes topics in electrical circuits, light & color, and properties of matter. This course is designed for students that are in the top 50% of their class. The requirements and the subject matter of the course are determined by the U of M.
6600 - AP BIOLOGY:
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry (or concurrent) with “B” or better
Are you fascinated by how living organisms “work?” Were you intrigued by your first biology course? If so, Advanced Placement biology is a course for you. This course takes the basic concepts of biology and explores them to a greater extent. This course is designed for students who are planning a career in biology or a related science, chemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, or for students that just enjoy learning about life. Students will be expected to engage in rigorous individual and group study and preparation as material is covered in great depth and at a quick pace. This two-semester, college level course will lead to all students taking the Advanced Placement Exam, from which you may earn college credit. While it is difficult to take this course without having taken chemistry, if you are interested in taking them concurrently, please talk to your biology teacher for their recommendation. Please consider the time commitment of all AP courses when signing up. Often time 2+ hours a night may be required per AP class.
6700 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Grades 11,12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
This course will be a hands on approach to understanding global warming, climate change and the green technologies developed to combat them. This course is designed with a heavy emphasis on research, group work, labs, projects and presentations. While the homework load is light, the in class work is heavy. Sign up with the understanding that you will be expected to be working 50 minutes a day, every day and the projects and labs are the bulk of your grade. Students will become more informed and engaged citizens on the course topics and be in a better position to identify their own passions and able to pursue further studies accordingly.
6750 - CIS CLIMATE CRISIS: IMPLEMENTING SOLUTION
Grades 11,12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology with a B or better
This course will be optimistic and upbeat, and will show that we can meet the challenge of global warming by shifting our energy use to electricity in all sectors of society as much as possible, generating that electricity from renewables, using it efficiently, and minimizing overall energy usage through increased conservation efforts. Students will become more informed and engaged citizens on the course topics and be in a better position to identify their own passions and able to pursue further studies accordingly.
6800 – HUMAN ANATOMY AND MEDICINE I (HAM I):
Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Human Anatomy and Medicine I (HAM I) is the first semester of a two semester course that examines the anatomy, physiology, and medical applications of the human body. This class is designed for students who are interested in the following types of careers: human medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, medical research, veterinary medicine, athletic training, coaching, dentistry, surgery, or any other career that focuses on the human body. Human Anatomy and Medicine I (HAM I) and Human Anatomy and Medicine II (HAM II) are two separate courses that can be taken consecutively, but also can act as stand-alone courses. HAM I will focus on the basics of homeostasis and responsiveness while examining the skin, muscular, skeletal, endocrine, blood, lymphatic, and immune systems. The laboratory component of the class will include anatomical studies using microscopes, palpation, and dissection. Physiological concepts will be studied via experimentation. Medical concepts will be studied using medical case studies, guest speakers, and active learning.
6850 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND MEDICINE II (HAM II):
Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Human Anatomy and Medicine II (HAM II) is the second semester of a two semester course that examines the anatomy, physiology, and medical applications of the human body. This class is designed for students who are interested in the following types of careers: human medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, medical research, veterinary medicine, athletic training, coaching, dentistry, surgery, or any other career that focuses on the human body. Human Anatomy and Medicine I (HAM I) and Human Anatomy and Medicine II (HAM II) are two separate courses that can be taken consecutively, but also can act as stand-alone courses. HAM II will focus on the basics of homeostasis and responsiveness while examining the nervous, special senses, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The laboratory component of the class will include anatomical studies using microscopes, palpation, and dissection. Physiological concepts will be studied via experimentation. Medical concepts will be studied using medical case studies, guest speakers, and active learning.
6900 - BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY:
Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
BMET is a semester long science course where students will have the opportunity to explore current areas of research in the intersection of technology and our living world. This course is research, group work, projects, presentation and lab based. Students will work in small groups using state-of-the-art equipment and research to learn about the current advances in a variety of fields. Cutting edge techniques learned in the class will include DNA fingerprinting, genetically modifying organisms (GMOs) and making bio-fuels and bio-products. Students will also research topics including current biomedical advances, bioethics as well as cloning and stem cells. The science, as well as the course changes year to year.
Social Studies (2 credits)
Students are required to take two credits in Social Studies their 11th grade year either by taking Human Geography (1 semester) or AP Human Geography (full year). Students can also opt to take Elective courses in Social Studies. Students that complete 1 semester of Human Geography will be required to take 1 Social Studies Elective course in 11th or 12th grade.
7200 - HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Grade 11 (1 semester)
Human Geography is a semester course designed to prepare students to be informed, concerned and engaged citizens of the world in which they live. This requires an understanding of the “where” and “why” of people and places. The first quarter content includes the following: the nature of geography as an discipline, geographic skills, demography/population studies, cultural geography and political geography. The second quarter content includes: economic geography, land use, and urban geography. This course satisfies the Minnesota standards in geography.
7250 - AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY:
Grade 11 (full year)
Prerequisite: At least a C- AP US History or a B- in US History.
This year-long, advanced-level course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Exam in Human Geography. The class prepares students to be informed, concerned and engaged citizens of the world in which they live by developing their understanding of the “where” and “why” of people and places. The course covers the following content: the nature of geography as an academic discipline, practical geographic skills, geographic technologies, physical geography, demography/population studies, cultural geography, political geography, economic geography, land use and urban geography. It is expected that students who enroll in AP Geography already are proficient in basic geographic skills (map skills, latitude/longitude, etc.) and location/place geography; students should also be familiar with current global issues and cultures. This course satisfies the Minnesota Standards in geography.
7400 - SOCIOLOGY
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10
Sociologists seek to understand in a systematic and scientific way the social behavior of human beings and their social arrangements. In this course, core sociological theories and the "nature versus nurture" paradigm are applied to contemporary phenomena such as homelessness, conspicuous consumption (consumerism), deviance, high risk behavior, technological change, artificial "life," ethics, gender/sexual and racial identity, as well as the institutions that give shape and form to today's students' lives. This course is most appropriate for the student interested in sharpening critical analysis, research, and communication skills.
7500- WORLD RELIGIONS & PHILOSOPHIES:
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Passing grade in Human Geography
This one semester class is an introductory survey of major belief systems from around the world. We will engage in the academic study of both Eastern and Western belief systems, to include at a minimum: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, traditional African, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We will explore these belief systems’ history, practices, and cultural expressions by focusing on five principle areas: origin and development, literature, tenets and beliefs, ritual and worship, ethics and institutions.
The goal of this course is for students to understand why others have their belief system as well as to identify similarities and differences between the different systems. Tolerance, objectivity and impartiality are important as this course will pose questions and will not evaluate or judge the religions or philosophies on comparative merits.
7600 - AP PSYCHOLOGY
Grade 11,12 (full year)
Prerequisite: To have passed general course in grades 9-10
Advanced Placement Psychology actively integrates various activities, student projects, and discussion to help one better understand their own behavior as well as the behavior of others. This course examines both biological and environmental factors that influence mental processes and human behavior. Examples of course topics include abnormal disorders, sensation, perception, hypnosis, memory, personality, and child development. This class is geared toward the college-bound student and is taught in a manner similar to an introductory college psychology course. Part of the second semester includes an emphasis on AP exam preparation.
7700 – ETHNIC STUDIES
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10
This semester elective examines a variety of historic and contemporary issues related to the intersection of race, ethnicity, society, and economics in the U.S. The purpose of the class is to increase students’ awareness of their personal connections to local and national history and to prepare them for lifelong community and civic engagement. The course will give students the opportunity to arrive at a deeper understanding of social responsibility, justice, equality, and reform by examining multiple perspectives and the experiences of marginalized communities. The course begins with an Identity unit in which students research and consider the course’s concepts and methods in terms of their own personal and group identities. Other units include: First Nations (Native Americans), African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latin Americans.
7800 – THE COLD WAR ERA
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10
Do you have an interest in modern U.S. History? This course takes an in-depth look at the era that dominated geopolitical and military affairs from the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall while also taking a look at the Cold War connections to today’s current events. The Cold War era was a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union that forged how the world developed for nearly five decades. Students who are enrolled in the course will get a chance to examine the ideological and geopolitical drivers of this conflict and the major issues throughout each decade. From NATO and the Warsaw Pact to the collapse of the Berlin Wall, students will explore the major topics and impacts of the major events during this era and the legacies it has left for the twenty-first century.
Grade 12 registration
Students in grade 12 must register for 12 credits. One credit is equivalent to one semester of each course.
- 2 - English Language Arts credits (2 English Electives-1 Literature & 1 Writing or AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition)
- 1 or 2 - Social Studies credits (U.S. American Government & Politics or AP U.S. American Government & Politics and/or Social Studies Elective)
- 8 or 9 - Elective credits
- English Language Arts (2 credits)
- English Language Learners (2 credits)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies (1-2 credits)
English Language Arts (2 credits)
Students are required to take two credits in English their 12th grade year either by taking English Electives (1 Literature & 1 Writing) or AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition.
4300- AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
Grade 11-12 (full year)
Prerequisite: English 10, AP Lang & Comp 10, English Electives in 11th grade
AP Language & Composition for 11th & 12th grade is an intensive, year-long course that includes developing advanced writing skills; reading and analyzing non-fiction books, essays, and articles; and engaging in critical thinking. In addition, we will cover curriculum from the Advanced Placement Language and Composition test, which students will take in the spring. This rigorous course moves at an accelerated pace and requires a high level of student engagement and dedication.
4500 - AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Grade 11-12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: B or better in English classes or instructor approval, English 10 or English 10 Honors, English Electives in 11th grade
This class will be a survey of literature with an emphasis on works with substantial merit. Students will read and discuss numerous novels, plays, short stories, poems, and essays and write many papers analyzing the texts from various critical approaches. In addition, students will prepare for the AP Literature and Composition test ,which they will take in the spring, and the English section of the ACT. This rigorous course moves at an accelerated pace and requires student commitment and dedication as well as higher level thinking and writing skills.
Literature Electives
4600 - AMERICAN LITERATURE
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
Students in this course will build upon the skills learned in 9th and 10th grade English: literary analysis, grammar and punctuation, vocabulary, and writing for a variety of purposes. Students will read literature (poetry, drama, prose, essays, and song lyrics) that reflects the values, temperament and experience of Americans over the last two hundred years. In particular, the class examines the role that minority authors and women - the unheard voices - have played in creating what we refer to as the “American Experience.”
4650 - LITERATURE ON STAGE AND SCREEN
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
In this elective course, students will compare and contrast various stage and screen adaptations of literature through literary analysis and discussion. In addition, students will learn the elements of both drama and film and engage in creative projects such as filmmaking and dramatic performance.
4700 - MYTHOLOGY, SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This is an elective course that covers a wide range of ancient and modern literature from around the world. We’ll study myths and legends from different cultures as well as science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories. Writing will include literary analysis as well as creative projects.
4750 - WORLD LITERATURE
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
Students in this course will build upon the skills learned in 9th and 10th grade English: literary analysis, grammar and punctuation, vocabulary, and writing for a variety of purposes. Students will read literature (poetry, drama, prose, essays, and song lyrics) that reflects the values, temperament and experience of people around the world throughout the ages. In particular, the class examines the role that minority authors and women - the unheard voices - have played in the world of literature.
Writing Electives
4800 - COLLEGE PREP WRITING
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This course is meant to be a capstone writing course focusing on academic writing including an introduction to rhetorical principles, the writing process, critical reading, research, and technology. This course will also explore expository and argumentative writing. This course gives students a chance to continue developing and refining the skills they need to prepare themselves for college-level writing.
4850 - CREATIVE WRITING
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This is a semester-long course designed to give students the opportunity to think and write creatively. You will have the opportunity to flex your creative muscles and produce works of creative fiction and nonfiction in different genres. Your skills in both creativity and writing will be developed by expressing yourselves in a variety of written works such as short stories, poetry and a variety of other assignments.
4900 - EVERYDAY WRITING
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This is a semester-long course that features different types of writing required in daily life. Writing assignments such as resumes, cover letters, persuasive and technical writing will be included in this class. This class will also include a variety of other day-to-day concepts that are necessary to be successful in everyday life.
4950 - MASS MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Grade 11, 12 (Semester)
Prerequisite: 10th grade or equivalent
This course is designed to help students become responsible and conscientious consumers of today’s changing media. Media is an indivisible part of popular culture. How have the media been a powerful influence on your beliefs, attitudes, values and behaviors? How can we become informed, aware consumers of media? To answer these questions, students will understand mass media as a powerful tool, respond critically to opinions and observations from a given media selection, recognize and distinguish fact from opinion in media messages, discover the value of cultural diversity and a respect for cultural and ethnic ‘others’, and demonstrate knowledge of writing process in writing assignments.
English Language Learners (2 credits)
0100– EL BEGINNER
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0150– EL ELA
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
0200 – EL EXTENDED
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (SEM)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
This class is offered to qualifying students whose primary language is not English.
Mathematics
Students must complete 6 credits of math to graduate from high school. The courses required include Algebra I and/or Geometry, as well as Algebra II or equivalent to graduate from high school. Students can choose between Algebra II or Fundamental Algebra II or complete one of the math electives.
MATH ELECTIVES
Students who are planning to attend a four-year college are advised to take four years of math. Courses beyond the required courses include Analysis, Analysis Honors, Statistics, Personal Finance, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics.
5200- ALGEBRA II
Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry with “C” or better.
Note: If you didn’t have C or better in Algebra I and Geometry, please register for Fundamental Algebra II.
This course builds upon the Algebra I and Geometry courses, providing greater depth in theory, calculation, and application. It is a course that is necessary for students planning to attend a four-year college. Topics will include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, matrices, systems of equations, characteristics of functions, powers and roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, rational functions, conic sections, sequences, series, probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5250- FUNDAMENTAL ALGEBRA II
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry.
Note: If you plan on taking Analysis, you should not take Fundamental Algebra II, you should take Algebra II.
This course will provide a second year of algebra for those students who have difficulty with mathematics. This class will fulfill the graduation requirement. Topics to be covered include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; systems of equations; polynomials; exponential and logarithmic functions; conic sections; and probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5300 - ANALYSIS
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra II with “C” or better
This course will prepare the college-bound student for calculus. It will cover a variety of topics (some of which were introduced in Algebra II) to allow for a deeper understanding of properties and applications. First semester will include the study of graphs and their transformations; in particular, polynomial, and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions. The second semester will cover additional trigonometry, sequences and series, probability and statistics, conics, parametric equations and polar coordinates, vectors, and limits. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5350 - ANALYSIS HONORS
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Algebra II with instructor’s approval.
This course is for our strongest Algebra II students. There will be very little review of prerequisite material. Students will be challenged to work at an accelerated pace through Analysis topics so that there will be plenty of time for Differential Calculus to be covered. Analysis topics will include exponential and logarithmic functions/equations, analytic trigonometry, sequences and series, probability, conics, parametric equations/graphs, and polar coordinates/equations/graphs. Calculus topics will include limits, differentiation rules, and applications of the derivative. Juniors who are successful in this course should register for AP Calculus BC as a full-year course in their senior year.
5400 - AP CALCULUS AB
Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Analysis with “B” or better OR Honors Analysis with “C” or better
This course is designed for students who plan to continue their education with an emphasis on engineering, medicine, science or other four-year degrees requiring some knowledge of calculus. First semester topics will include limits and differential calculus, with an emphasis on applications of the derivative. The second semester will cover integral calculus. In particular, students will learn how to work with logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric functions, and applications of the integral. The course syllabus strictly adheres to topics that are in the Advanced Placement curriculum, and includes time for preparing for the AP test in May.
5500 - AP CALCULUS BC
Grade 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Honors Analysis with “A”
This course is designed for students who plan to continue their education with an emphasis on engineering, medicine, science or other four-year degrees requiring some knowledge of calculus. First semester topics will include a review of limits and differential calculus and introduction of integral calculus. In particular, students will learn how to work with logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric functions, and applications of the integral. Second semester topics of study will concentrate on applying and extending topics of differential and integral calculus. The list of topics will include analyzing parametric curves and vector functions, improper integrals, L’Hôpital’s Rule, numerical and analytic solutions to differential equations, sequences and series, tests for convergence or divergence, computation and analysis of Taylor polynomials and Taylor series.
5600 – STATISTICS
Grade 11 or 12 (one semester)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II
This is a one semester course. To earn a full year mathematics credit, sign up for this course and 5650 – PERSONAL FINANCE.
This is a course primarily for the student who plans to pursue a college degree in an area outside of math and science. It is designed to provide students with exposure to the study of statistics with possible topics including descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Stronger mathematics students are encouraged to take Analysis, AP Statistics, or AP Calculus AB. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.
5650 –PERSONAL FINANCE
Grade 11 or 12 (one semester)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II
This is a one semester course. To earn a full year mathematics credit, sign up for this course and 5600 – STATISTICS.
This is a course primarily for the student who plans to pursue a college degree in an area outside of math and science. It is designed to expose students to personal finance with possible topics including financial aid, credit cards, loans, budgets, and taxes. Stronger mathematics students are encouraged to take Analysis, AP Statistics, or AP Calculus AB.
5700 - AP STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY Grade 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This is an excellent course for students who have successfully completed Algebra II and who possess sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability. Important components of the course include the use of technology, projects and lab activities, group problem solving, and writing. Students are taught how to use technology (primarily calculators) to simulate randomness, calculate statistics, find probability, create confidence intervals, and to perform significance tests. Students will be taught how to use tables and formulas, but will move quickly to the calculator to compute in a wide variety of settings. The focus shifts away from computation and more emphasis is placed on the conceptual understanding and thoughtfully communicating decisions based on the statistical computations. Students taking the AP Statistics course are well-prepared and expected take the AP Statistics examination in the spring, making it possible to earn college credit and/or advanced placement.
Science
Students are required to take 3 years (6 credits) of Science to graduate from high school. These 3 years must include one full year of biology and one full year of either chemistry OR physics.
6200 - CHEMISTRY
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology AND completion of, or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II.
Chemistry is the science dealing with the composition of substances and the changes they undergo. Laboratory work is an important part of the course and an average of one period per week is spent in the laboratory. The first semester covers the classification of matter, atomic structure, electron configuration, the Periodic Table, bonding, chemical formulas, and chemical equations. The second semester covers stoichiometry, heat in chemical reactions, solids, liquids, gases, solutions, acids, bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
6250 - CHEMISTRY HONORS
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology with B+ or better AND completion of Algebra II.
This is an accelerated course for students who have a high interest and ability in science and math and are planning a career in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field. Students taking this course must be very motivated and independent learners who want to cover several more units beyond those listed in the chemistry course description above. Laboratory work is an important part of the course and students will be required to write formal laboratory reports.
6300 - ASTRONOMY
Grade 11, 12 (1 Semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Astronomy is the study of all objects outside our atmosphere. It is an ancient field that has its roots on every continent and in every major civilization. It is also an expanding field, increasing our understanding of our place in the universe and helping drive technological advances. This semester-long course will teach you the basics of astronomy and introduce you to the mind-bending questions still to be answered, ranging from constellations to black holes. Students will complete hands-on labs, simulations, projects, exams, and quizzes.
6400 - AP PHYSICS C – MECHANICS
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus or Honors Analysis
AP Physics C-Mechanics is designed for students that will major in science, engineering or math. This year-long course corresponds to the first semester of a calculus based college physics course. Simple systems including objects in free fall, oscillations, & planetary motion will be investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, the conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, and energy. Students will develop their use of introductory differential and integral calculus as a way to analyze these systems. This course will go deeper into material than AP Physics B, and will use calculus in place of algebra, but will move at a slower pace than the old AP Physics B course.
Students that earn a passing score on the Advanced Placement exam can choose to accept four (4) college physics credits and bypass the first required physics course for physics and engineer majors at many colleges and universities throughout the United States.
6500 - PHYSICS BY INQUIRY (CIS) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CI 1563
Grade 11-12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology and Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II
Physics By Inquiry is a College In the School offering. Students will receive credit for a science course completed at St. Anthony Village Senior High and transcript showing 4 credits of a lab-based physics course that meets the University of Minnesota CLE Physical Science course with lab. CI 1563 Physics By Inquiry includes topics in electrical circuits, light & color, and properties of matter. This course is designed for students that are in the top 50% of their class. The requirements and the subject matter of the course are determined by the U of M.
6600 - AP BIOLOGY:
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry (or concurrent) with “B” or better
Are you fascinated by how living organisms “work?” Were you intrigued by your first biology course? If so, Advanced Placement biology is a course for you. This course takes the basic concepts of biology and explores them to a greater extent. This course is designed for students who are planning a career in biology or a related science, chemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, or for students that just enjoy learning about life. Students will be expected to engage in rigorous individual and group study and preparation as material is covered in great depth and at a quick pace. This two-semester, college level course will lead to all students taking the Advanced Placement Exam, from which you may earn college credit. While it is difficult to take this course without having taken chemistry, if you are interested in taking them concurrently, please talk to your biology teacher for their recommendation. Please consider the time commitment of all AP courses when signing up. Often time 2+ hours a night may be required per AP class.
6700 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Grades 11,12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
This course will be a hands on approach to understanding global warming, climate change and the green technologies developed to combat them. This course is designed with a heavy emphasis on research, group work, labs, projects and presentations. While the homework load is light, the in class work is heavy. Sign up with the understanding that you will be expected to be working 50 minutes a day, every day and the projects and labs are the bulk of your grade. Students will become more informed and engaged citizens on the course topics and be in a better position to identify their own passions and able to pursue further studies accordingly.
6750 - CIS CLIMATE CRISIS: IMPLEMENTING SOLUTION
Grades 11,12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology with a B or better
This course will be optimistic and upbeat, and will show that we can meet the challenge of global warming by shifting our energy use to electricity in all sectors of society as much as possible, generating that electricity from renewables, using it efficiently, and minimizing overall energy usage through increased conservation efforts. Students will become more informed and engaged citizens on the course topics and be in a better position to identify their own passions and able to pursue further studies accordingly.
6800 – HUMAN ANATOMY AND MEDICINE I (HAM I):
Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Human Anatomy and Medicine I (HAM I) is the first semester of a two semester course that examines the anatomy, physiology, and medical applications of the human body. This class is designed for students who are interested in the following types of careers: human medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, medical research, veterinary medicine, athletic training, coaching, dentistry, surgery, or any other career that focuses on the human body. Human Anatomy and Medicine I (HAM I) and Human Anatomy and Medicine II (HAM II) are two separate courses that can be taken consecutively, but also can act as stand-alone courses. HAM I will focus on the basics of homeostasis and responsiveness while examining the skin, muscular, skeletal, endocrine, blood, lymphatic, and immune systems. The laboratory component of the class will include anatomical studies using microscopes, palpation, and dissection. Physiological concepts will be studied via experimentation. Medical concepts will be studied using medical case studies, guest speakers, and active learning.
6850 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND MEDICINE II (HAM II):
Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
Human Anatomy and Medicine II (HAM II) is the second semester of a two semester course that examines the anatomy, physiology, and medical applications of the human body. This class is designed for students who are interested in the following types of careers: human medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, medical research, veterinary medicine, athletic training, coaching, dentistry, surgery, or any other career that focuses on the human body. Human Anatomy and Medicine I (HAM I) and Human Anatomy and Medicine II (HAM II) are two separate courses that can be taken consecutively, but also can act as stand-alone courses. HAM II will focus on the basics of homeostasis and responsiveness while examining the nervous, special senses, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The laboratory component of the class will include anatomical studies using microscopes, palpation, and dissection. Physiological concepts will be studied via experimentation. Medical concepts will be studied using medical case studies, guest speakers, and active learning.
6900 - BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY:
Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
BMET is a semester long science course where students will have the opportunity to explore current areas of research in the intersection of technology and our living world. This course is research, group work, projects, presentation and lab based. Students will work in small groups using state-of-the-art equipment and research to learn about the current advances in a variety of fields. Cutting edge techniques learned in the class will include DNA fingerprinting, genetically modifying organisms (GMOs) and making bio-fuels and bio-products. Students will also research topics including current biomedical advances, bioethics as well as cloning and stem cells. The science, as well as the course changes year to year.
Social Studies (1-2 credits)
Students are required to take 1 credit in Social Studies their 12th grade year either by taking U.S. American Government & Politics (1 semester) or AP U.S. American Government & Politics (1 semester). Students can also opt to take Elective courses in Social Studies. Students that complete 1 semester of Human Geography in 11th grade will be required to take 1 Social Studies Elective course in 11th or 12th grade.
7300 –U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS:
Grade 12 (1 semester)
U.S. Government and Politics is an intensive study of the formal and informal structures of government and the processes of the American political system, with an emphasis on constitution and its various interpretations. This course includes both the historical and current analysis and interpretation of the Constitution as well as historical study of the formation of the U.S. governmental structure. This course satisfies the Minnesota Standards in U.S. Government and Politics.
7350 – AP U.S. GOVT. & POLITICS
Grade 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: At least a C- in AP Human Geography or a B- in Human Geo.
AP U.S. Government and Politics is an intensive study of the formal and informal structures of government and the processes of the American political system, with an emphasis on constitutional principles and interpretation. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific legislative and judicial precedents. It requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute the American political system. AP U.S. Government and Politics is designed to prepare students for the AP exam. This course is not designed to prepare students for the AP exam on Comparative Government and Politics. All students enrolled in the course must take the AP exam.
7400 - SOCIOLOGY
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10
Sociologists seek to understand in a systematic and scientific way the social behavior of human beings and their social arrangements. In this course, core sociological theories and the "nature versus nurture" paradigm are applied to contemporary phenomena such as homelessness, conspicuous consumption (consumerism), deviance, high risk behavior, technological change, artificial "life," ethics, gender/sexual and racial identity, as well as the institutions that give shape and form to today's students' lives. This course is most appropriate for the student interested in sharpening critical analysis, research, and communication skills.
7500- WORLD RELIGIONS & PHILOSOPHIES:
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Passing grade in Human Geography
This one semester class is an introductory survey of major belief systems from around the world. We will engage in the academic study of both Eastern and Western belief systems, to include at a minimum: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, traditional African, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We will explore these belief systems’ history, practices, and cultural expressions by focusing on five principle areas: origin and development, literature, tenets and beliefs, ritual and worship, ethics and institutions.
The goal of this course is for students to understand why others have their belief system as well as to identify similarities and differences between the different systems. Tolerance, objectivity and impartiality are important as this course will pose questions and will not evaluate or judge the religions or philosophies on comparative merits.
7600 - AP PSYCHOLOGY:
Grade 11,12 (full year)
Prerequisite: To have passed general course in grades 9-10
Advanced Placement Psychology actively integrates various activities, student projects, and discussion to help one better understand their own behavior as well as the behavior of others. This course examines both biological and environmental factors that influence mental processes and human behavior. Examples of course topics include abnormal disorders, sensation, perception, hypnosis, memory, personality, and child development. This class is geared toward the college-bound student and is taught in a manner similar to an introductory college psychology course. Part of the second semester includes an emphasis on AP exam preparation.
7700 – ETHNIC STUDIES
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10
This semester elective examines a variety of historic and contemporary issues related to the intersection of race, ethnicity, society, and economics in the U.S. The purpose of the class is to increase students’ awareness of their personal connections to local and national history and to prepare them for lifelong community and civic engagement. The course will give students the opportunity to arrive at a deeper understanding of social responsibility, justice, equality, and reform by examining multiple perspectives and the experiences of marginalized communities. The course begins with an Identity unit in which students research and consider the course’s concepts and methods in terms of their own personal and group identities. Other units include: First Nations (Native Americans), African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latin Americans.
7800 – THE COLD WAR ERA
Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10
Do you have an interest in modern U.S. History? This course takes an in-depth look at the era that dominated geopolitical and military affairs from the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall while also taking a look at the Cold War connections to today’s current events. The Cold War era was a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union that forged how the world developed for nearly five decades. Students who are enrolled in the course will get a chance to examine the ideological and geopolitical drivers of this conflict and the major issues throughout each decade. From NATO and the Warsaw Pact to the collapse of the Berlin Wall, students will explore the major topics and impacts of the major events during this era and the legacies it has left for the twenty-first century.
Elective courses
Art
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All courses offered in this department apply to Minnesota’s Academic Standards in the Arts.
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SAVHS & the State of MN require 2 visual or performing art courses for graduation
1000- SURVEY OF ART: Grades nine through 12 (1 Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: None. This course is a prerequisite for Drawing & Painting I & II and Advanced Art
This course is a hands-on introduction to drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. Equal time will be given to each discipline. Students will develop skills in understanding and appreciating art history, aesthetics, art criticism and studio art techniques. Students focus on the principles of art & design and idea development. The basic goal is to expand the student’s art experience through studio art techniques while recognizing the value of art history. Effort and participation are emphasized to foster a positive life-long appreciation for the visual arts.
1010-DRAWING & PAINTING I: Grades 10-12 (1 Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: Survey of Art
Drawing and painting are basic forms of visual communication and integral skills for artistic expression. This course challenges students to explore styles of drawing and painting throughout art history. Students will be introduced to several 2D media and techniques including; graphite, charcoal, pastels, mixed media, watercolor and acrylic. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills necessary for free-hand sketching, rendering, and creative expression. Students will develop skills to creatively solve design problems while communicating personal expressions in each artwork they create.
1020-DRAWING & PAINTING II: Grades 10-12 (1 Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: Drawing & Painting I
This class builds on the skills introduced in Drawing & Painting I. It presents a more in-depth study of observational and abstract approaches to drawing, study of watercolor, and acrylic painting styles and techniques. Students will gain an understanding of how to use different art mediums and gain self-confidence and the ability to put down on paper what you really see. Emphasis will be placed on the creative thought process, individual creativity and craftsmanship.
1030-CERAMICS I: Grades nine through 12 ( I Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: None
This introduction to 3D clay artworks explores the powerful impact and many uses of pottery throughout the world. Students will learn hand-building techniques to create functional and decorative forms while studying clay terminology and glazing methods. Traditional wheel throwing techniques are explored and each student will have the opportunity to throw a pot on the wheel.
1040-CERAMICS II: Grades nine through 12 ( I Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: Ceramics I
This class builds on the skills introduced in Ceramics I. Emphasis is placed on developing craftsmanship and creativity while working with clay. Units of study include, but are not limited to; functional & non-functional clay pottery, representational & non-representational sculpture, pinch, coil, slab and wheel thrown construction techniques. If you love working with clay this is the class for you!
1045-CERAMICS III: Grades 10-12 (1 Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: Ceramics II
This class enhances student’s skills and knowledge with clay in an advanced level. Students will research artists and create in depth ceramics projects both on and off the wheel. Units of study include, but are not limited to; functional & non-functional clay pottery, representational & non-representational sculpture, pinch, coil, slab and wheel thrown construction techniques. Students will experiment in depth with underglazing, glazing, and luster techniques.
1050-PAPER ARTS Grades nine through 12 (1 Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: None
Creating art doesn't always consist of drawing and painting, there are broader horizons out there. In this course you will explore paper art techniques as well as create folk art. We will dive into making handmade paper, book & journal binding, various forms of printmaking, as well as paper and fiber sculpture. We will also investigate folk art of the world and create art that ranges from textile works to totem poles.
1060-SCULPTURE & METALS:
Grades: 9-12 (1 Semester)
Material Fee: $25
Prerequisites: None
If you want to build 3D artworks and create metal jewelry pieces, this class is for you. Sculpture class is an introduction to the study of form, space, texture and a variety of materials and process used to create 3D artworks. Students will build a solid understanding of three-dimensional concepts by learning basic sculptural; additive and subtractive construction, and metalsmithing skills and techniques; piercing metal and etching. Materials used and to be explored for sculptures consist of but are not limited to: wire, wood, copper, brass, clay, fibers, paper and found objects.
1070-PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL ART
Grades nine through 12 (Full Year Class, but can be split up over several years)
Semester 1: Photography & Digital Art I-Course # 1070A
Semester 2: Photography & Digital Art II-Course # 1070B
Material Fee: $50.00
Prerequisites: None
Formerly “Digital Art,” this class is bigger and better, expanding its focus on photography and digital art. Students will learn about how photography works, it’s history, it’s impact in the world, and how to take a great photograph through various projects and assignments. Additionally students will use Photoshop and Illustrator to create original digital art pieces. In this course students’ art skills are enhanced through the use of the computer, digital camera, scanner and computer software to create personally expressive original artworks. Units of study include elements & principles of art and design, digital photography, illustration, digital imagery. Software applications studied and used include Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Adobe Illustrator. Material Fee includes color printing and CD portfolio.
1080-Digital Drawing I
Grades nine through 12 (1 Semester)
Prerequisites: none
Material Fee: $25 for printing in house or sending things to get printed. Fee will also pay for sketchbooks for all students.
Most of the art we see today is done digitally, from Comics to Video games, Special effects in movies to Cartoons, even t-shirts and posters, most of these are created with Digitally. This class will be learning digital painting and drawing. No prior knowledge of digital art or digital drawing will be required for this class. We will learn how the elements of art apply to digital art, character design, Concept art, Video game design and illustration, as well 3-D digital design. We will be using Intuos drawing tablets, to draw in software programs including and not limited to Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, and Flash, as well as Blender. Whether you have an interest in Learning how to create digital paintings, design characters or landscapes for video games, or just want to broaden your artistic skills to a new medium, this will be a class you will enjoy.
1090 -FILMMAKING & ANIMATION:
Grades nine through 12 (2 Semesters, Student can take the full year or choose a semester however it is suggested to take a full year)
Semester 1: Filmmaking I- Course #1090A
Semester 2: Filmmaking II- Course #1090B
Material Fee: $10 each semester
Prerequisites: None
Filmmaking is a class where you can learn to write produce and create your own movies. This will be teaching industry standards, to help bring amateur films to a professional level. This class will be broken up into 2 sections. Film I will go through the basics of film, where Film II will focus on the aesthetic and concepts within film. Both sections will be creating original films. Learn about the art of filmmaking and animation, it’s history as an artistic media, the aesthetics of film and animation, how to write a storyboard, camera techniques, film editing and how to market your film. Students in this class will study and critique different genres of film and animation and create films and animations with artistic intent during the class. Primary Animation techniques will be Stop Motion and Flash. Technology and software used in this class will be digital camcorders, still digital cameras, Hit Film 4 Express and other editing software, Frame by Frame, Adobe Flash, and Photoshop.
1110- AP STUDIO ART- DRAWING/PAINTING & CERAMICS Grades 11-12 (Full Year)
Material Fee: $50
Prerequisites: Students choose to work in 2D Drawing, or 3D Ceramics
2D and Drawing: Survey of Art, Drawing and Painting I & II
3D: Ceramics I & II
1120- AP DIGITAL ART
Grades 11-12 (Full Year)
Material Fee: $50
Prerequisite: Full year of Photography & Digital Art
AP credit: AP Art is an opportunity for students seriously interested in art to work independently and explore their artistic ideas and vision It is a chance for the visually gifted to excel and receive recognition on a national scale if the student wishes to submit a portfolio for AP testing in the spring.
Music
All courses offered in this department apply to the State of Minnesota Arts requirement.
IMPORTANT: Students need to be in Band for the full school year to be eligible for Patriots Marching Band. Any request for variance of this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be rooted in an unavoidable schedule conflict.
1200 - SYMPHONIC BAND
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (full-year)
The Symphonic Band rehearses daily as part of the regular school day, presents three or more annual concerts, and participates in Large Group Contest. Many of the members are involved in solos, ensembles, jazz band, and pep band. Symphonic Band members are eligible to participate in the Patriots Marching Band. All band students are expected to play in Pep Band for at least two football games and four basketball games unless there is a conflict with other school-sponsored activities.
1250 - CONCERT BAND
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (full-year)
Prerequisite: Audition only
The Concert Band presents three or more annual concerts including the spring Pops Concert and participates in Large Group Contest. Many of the members are involved in solos, ensembles, jazz band, and pep band. Concert Band rehearses daily as a regular hour in the school day. Concert Band members are eligible to participate in the Patriots Marching Band. All band students are expected to play in Pep Band for at least two football games and four basketball games unless there is a conflict with other school-sponsored activities.
1300 - JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (full-year)
Prerequisite: Audition only, and concurrent participation in Concert, Symphonic, or 9th Grade Band
The Jazz Ensemble performs in three or more concerts annually, including the Spring Pops Concert in addition to various assemblies and Pep Fests. The Jazz Ensemble also participates in Large Group Contest and area jazz festivals. Meets during first hour five days a week. Various styles of jazz will be explored. Students will learn basic improvisational theory and will be expected to perform a solo at some time during the year.
Students in grades 10-12 enrolled in Jazz Band and 6 academic classes (no SAV Prep or Aide) will be allowed to take Jazz Band Pass/Fail. This option must be chosen within the first two weeks of a semester. The Pass/Fail requirements will be determined by the individual teacher. A Pass/Fail form must be signed by the teacher, student, and counselor. Forms will be available in the counselor's office.
1400 - MIXED CHOIR
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (full-year)
This choir is open to all high school students and does not require an audition for membership. This group will perform three or four times during the year. This choir rehearses during regular school hours and is intended to help develop vocal and performance skills, including sight-singing, vocal production, and concert etiquette.
1500 - CHAMBER CHOIR
Grade 10, 11, 12 (full-year)
Prerequisite: Audition only
This group will perform six to seven times during the year. Many of the students are involved in solos, ensembles, and honor choirs. This choir rehearses during regular school hours and is focused primarily around the study and performance of high quality choral literature from a variety of genres and areas. The Chamber Choir participates in many choral events, and tours domestically and internationally (internationally every third year).
Family and Consumer Science
3000 - FOODS FOR FITNESS
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
This course is designed to help students learn to make smart food choices as well as how to select, prepare and serve quality food. Learn basic cooking skills, the proper use of kitchen utensils and equipment, measurements, abbreviations, and recipe terms as you prepare delicious food from scratch. The basic skills for successful meal planning and meal preparation will be practiced throughout the semester. Examples of specific recipes you will prepare are: streusel coffeecake, chicken noodle soup, twice baked potatoes, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza rolls, fajitas, snicker doodle cookies and more!
3100 - INTERNATIONAL FOODS
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 Semester)
Prerequisite: Foods for Fitness
Discover the different cultures of food and the role food plays around the globe. Take a tour through regional foods of the United States. Students will design and prepare menu plans for Mexican, Latin American, Asian, Italian, German and Scandinavian cultures. Students will design a field trip that explores ethnic restaurants in the Twin Cities.
3150 - GOURMET COOKING
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 Semester)
Prerequisite: Foods for Fitness
Take your culinary skills to the next level! Let your creativity shine as you make food that is beautiful to look at and awesome to eat! Learn how to create and design foods by experimenting with recipes. You will prepare a variety of food including, appetizers, blender drinks, gourmet burgers, vegetarian meals and desserts. Guest speakers and field trips will help you become a savvy chef.
3250- FASHION
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
Students can register for one semester per year. A student may enroll in a total of four semesters during high school.
Students will study the elements of design, current fashion trends and decision making skills necessary to make wise fashion designs. What clothing is best for you? Learn what colors, lines, textures and shapes are best suited to you. You will learn how to enhance your natural assets while learning about the fashion industry. Discover what fashion has to do with learning about past and present cultures. Practice working with the sewing machine and use technical reading skills to produce a project that meets your skill level. Each student will complete two sewing projects.
3300 – CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Through the study of child development research, students will use the findings to apply the principles of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development to concepts related to the growth and development of children from infancy to preschool. Students will plan, prepare, and present activities appropriate for preschool children, ages four and five. topics include: characteristics and needs of preschool children, educational theory, curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom management and assessment through observation and interpretation. This course is recommended for all who have goals to be teachers at any level.
3310 – CHILD DEVELOPMENT II
Grades 10, 11, 12 (1 Semester)
Prerequisite: Child Development with a grade of B or better
In this course, students will study preschool and school age development along with associated child development theories. Students will work with elementary students at Wilshire Elementary school. Students will observe and plan lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate. This is a great class for students considering careers in elementary education, early childhood education or pediatrics.
3350 - LOYO (Living on Your Own)
Grades 10, 11, 12 (1 Semester)
Prerequisite: None
“Most people don’t plan to fail. They fail to plan.”
Are you ready for life after high school? This class will prepare you with skills and strategies needed for independent living. The class will involve guest speakers, field trips, research, and hands-on-learning. Topics covered in the class will include managing personal finances, shopping on a budget, personal safety, housing, how to get along with a roommate, managing household responsibilities, insurance, food and nutrition, post-secondary options, career exploration, transportation and more.
Engineering Technology
3400 – Pre-Engineering & Construction Careers I
Grades 9-12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: None
Shop Fee: $25
Students design and build structures while learning woodworking techniques in the woodshop. Students will learn safety and operations on an array of machinery and hand tools while completing an individual take home woodworking project. Students will then learn about engineering by utilizing the engineering design process to solve a complex design problem in teams where they will design, build, and present a working prototype. The master project for civil engineering will be an automated lift bridge
3500 – Women in Engineering
Grades 9-12 (1 semester)
Reserved for female identifying students
Prerequisite: None
Shop Fee: $25
This is a semester long course for female students. Students design and build structures while learning woodworking techniques in the woodshop. Students will learn safety and operations on an array of machinery and hand tools while completing an individual woodworking project. Students will then learn about engineering by utilizing the engineering design process to solve a complex design problem in teams where they will design, build, and present a working prototype. The master projects for Women in Engineering will be determined by the groups.
3550- Pre-Engineering & Construction Careers II
Grades 9-12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: One semester of Engineering
Shop Fee: $25
Students design and manufacture pieces of machinery while learning welding and metalworking techniques in the metal shop. Students will learn safety and operations on an array of machinery and pneumatic tools while completing an individual take home project. Students will then learn about engineering by utilizing the engineering design process to solve a complex design problem in teams where they will design, build, and present a working prototype. The master project for mechanical engineering will be an automated can crusher system.
3600 – Pre-Engineering & Construction Careers III
Grades 10-12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Engineering
Shop Fee: $25
This year Pre-Engineering and Construction Careers III will be for students who have taken two other engineering courses and are ready to work on advanced drafting technique or the Supermileage Vehicle Challenge. Some students will learn architectural drafting, hand drafting, model building, and Revit. Some will utilize the engineering design process to fabricate a high mileage vehicle that will compete in the spring at Brainerd International Raceway. Some of the units covered in this course will include: Small Gas Engines, Mechanical Power, Energy Conservation, Aerodynamics, and Metals Fabrication.
3700 – Communications & Information Systems I (Graphics & Web Design)
Grades 9-12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: None
In this course students will get a taste of Photoshop, graphic design, and website design as they complete online tutorials to learn new software. The semester will culminate with students creating their own online portfolio complete with original works completed in Photoshop and Illustrator.
3800 – Communications & Information Systems II (Yearbook)
Grades 9-12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: None
This class will design, market, and distribute the St. Anthony Village High School yearbook. Students get to apply the skills and use the software they learned in Graphics and Web design to create the yearbook. This is a real world project and an opportunity to learn some business and marketing practices as well! Students will interview community members and get experience in digital photography.
3900 – Communications & Information Systems III (Yearbook/Programming)
Grades 10-12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Communications I or II
In this course students will choose between being a yearbook editor or a computer programmer. The yearbook editors will help in creating the yearbook while the programmers will learn a computer coding language of their choosing and complete 3 programming projects for presentation.
World Language
SAVHS offers two language sequences for students - French, and Spanish. Students who are entering into a language for the first time should enroll in level 1. Students who have academic experience during middle school years are encouraged enroll at the appropriate level, as advised by their current teacher.
2000 - FRENCH I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: None
This course is offered to students who are beginning their study of French. The French speaking world is introduced by studying both the language and cultural aspects. Students will begin to develop skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Basic vocabulary and grammar concepts are taught in this course. Students must pass each semester in order to continue on with the course.
2100 - FRENCH II
Grades 10, 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: French I with "C-" or better or instructor approval
This course is designed for the second year French student. The students review and expand upon the vocabulary, grammar, and skills introduced during the first year. Grammar concepts that will be taught allow students to function in both the present and the past tense.
2200 - FRENCH III
Grades 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: French II with "C-" or better or Instructor approval
This course is offered to third year language students. It is designed to further develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Class discussions in French on various topics encourage students to increase their oral skills. New emphasis is given to writing and to reading longer selections in French.
2300 - FRENCH IV
Grades 11, 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: French III with "C-" or better or Instructor approval
This course offers the advanced language student the opportunity to continue to improve their language skills and knowledge of the French culture. The course is taught primarily in French. The focus of this course is French history and literature, past and present cultural aspects of French life, and grammar review along with new grammatical concepts.
2400 - FRENCH V
Grades 12 (full year)
Prerequisite: French IV with "C-" or better or Instructor approval
This course offers the advanced language student the opportunity to continue to improve their language skills and knowledge of the French language and culture. The focus of this course is continuing to learn about past and present cultural aspects of French life, grammar review along with new grammatical concepts, and using their language skills to have conversations and understand the written word.
2500 - SPANISH I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: None
This course is offered to students who are beginning their study of Spanish. The Spanish-speaking world is introduced by studying both the language and cultural aspects. Students will begin to develop skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Basic vocabulary and grammar concepts are taught in this course. Students must pass each semester in order to continue on with the course.
2600 - SPANISH II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Spanish I with "C-" or better or Instructor approval
This course is designed for the second year Spanish student. The students review and expand upon the vocabulary, grammar, and the skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) introduced during the first year. Grammar concepts that will be taught allow students to function in both the present and past tenses. Students must pass each semester in order to continue on with the course.
2700 - SPANISH III
Grades 10, 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Spanish II with "C-" or better or instructor approval
This course is offered to third year language students. It is designed to further develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Class discussions in Spanish on various topics encourage students to increase their oral skills. New emphasis is given to writing and to reading longer selections in Spanish. Many new grammar concepts will lead to greater fluency. Students must pass each semester in order to continue on with the course.
2800 - CIS SPANISH 1003 (IV)
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Spanish III; Commitment to speak only Spanish in the class. Sophomores must have teacher permission & have taken Spanish III.
CIS Spanish 1003 is offered for college credit as part of the College in the Schools (CIS) program offered through the University of Minnesota. Upon passing the course, 5 university credits are awarded. The course allows students the opportunity to improve their reading and writing skills in Spanish, and places an emphasis on improving their listening and speaking skills. Cultural topics are also covered.
2900 - CIS SPANISH 1004 (V)
Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)
Prerequisite: CIS Spanish 1003; Commitment to speak only Spanish in the class
CIS Spanish 1004 is a continuation of CIS Spanish 1003 and also offered for college credit as part of the College in the Schools (CIS) program offered through the University of Minnesota. Upon passing the course, 5 university credits are awarded. The course allows students the opportunity to improve their reading and writing skills in Spanish, and places an emphasis on improving their listening and speaking skills. Cultural topics are also covered.
Physical Education
8000 - INTRODUCTORY HEALTH:
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
This course focuses on making positive lifestyle choices in aspects of health such as, mental and emotional health, sexuality, nutrition, and CPR. This is a required course.
8100 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Grade: 9 (1 semester)
The following activities may be included in this course: physical fitness testing, weight training, touch football, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, swimming, dance, floor hockey, recreational games, winter games and various other lifelong activities. This is a required course.
8150 - FEMALE FITNESS
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Education. This course is reserved for female identifying students.
This course is designed to get the SAVHS girls up and moving and educate them on how to be strong, powerful, and fit. The students will fully understand the connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind after taking this class. Students will understand that working out aerobically and anaerobically, along with proper nutrition, will help them achieve a better way of life. Activities or training in this class may include: Dynamic Flexibility, Cardiovascular-aerobic Training, Strength Training- Anaerobic activities, Circuit Training, Corework, Speed and agility, Yoga, Sports skills, and Games.
8200– FALL SPORT & FITNESS
Grades 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This course is designed to develop fitness and health through individual and team activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to, strength training, endurance activities, flag football, soccer, and volleyball. Fitness, sportsmanship, and leadership will be areas of emphasis.
8300 – SPRING SPORT & FITNESS
Grades 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This course is designed to develop fitness and health through individual and team activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to, strength training, endurance activities, basketball, softball, and ultimate Frisbee. Fitness, sportsmanship, and leadership will be areas of emphasis.
8400 - FALL WEIGHT TRAINING:
Grades 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Physical Education
8500 - SPRING WEIGHT TRAINING:
Grades 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)
Prerequisite: Physical Education
WEIGHT TRAINING COURSE CONTENT
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weight trainers would be instructed on muscle development
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lifting techniques and safety issues will be taught
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weight trainers will learn the principle of generating power using the Iowa State weight training model
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weight trainers will learn the principles of power lifting used in Olympic lifts
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lifters will be tested on three lifts: bench, squat, and power clean
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students will evaluate the power output of each lift and design a program accordingly
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weight trainers will execute their personal program recording their progress
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students will be tested at the end of the training period to evaluate progress in relationship to generating power rather than strength
Non-credit option
Beginning for the 2018-19 school year, students will no longer earn credit for Student Aide or SAV Prep. Students in grades 11 and 12 who want to register for a study period will be allowed one hour per semester for zero credit. Students who plan to be an aide for the office or a classroom teacher will be allowed to continue with this practice for zero credit.
The registration code for SAV Prep (study period) is 0800A for First Semester and 0800B for Second Semester. Office and Teacher Aide will be determined after the semester starts. Forms will be available at the beginning of each semester to register for this option.
Northeast Metro Career and Technical Center
Northeast Metro Career & Technical Center in partnership with member districts (including St. Anthony-New Brighton), colleges, and business/industry delivers next level occupational education and certification in preparation for active contributions to the global community.
Students at SAVHS are eligible to take courses at the Northeast Metro Career and Technical Center based on the following criteria:
- Student must be entering grade 11 or 12.
- Student must be in good academic standing.
- Student must consider graduation requirements a top priority.
- Student must work with a counselor to create a schedule that works around the SAVHS schedule. This schedule must include four classes at SAVHS, and only Blocks one and three at CTC.
- Student must provide their own safe, reliable, transportation to and from the Career and Tech Center located within Century College in White Bear Lake.
Available programs include:
- Arts, Communications & Information Systems
- Computer Hardware/Software & Game Design
- Design & Digital Media
- Health Science Technology
- Dental Occupations
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Medical Careers
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Animal Science
- Human Services
- Education and Human Services
- Cosmetology
- Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
- Business Management & Administration
- Entrepreneurship and Social Media Marketing
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology
- Auto Dismantling
- Automotive Technology
- Maintenance Environmental Services
- Construction Occupations
- Diesel Trucks and Engine Technology
- Exploration and Enrichment
- Mentor Connection (Honors)
- PAES
- Career-X