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Waseca Junior & Senior High School
Registration Guide
2021-2022
Last update: January 29, 2021
Waseca Board of Education
Dr. Julie Anderson
Mr. Scott Deml
Mr. Dave Dunn
Mrs. Edita Mansfield
Mr. Charlie Priebe
Mr. Grant Scheffert
Ms. Katie Youngberg
Superintendent
Mr. Eric Hudspith
JHHS Administration
Dr. Jason Miller, Principal
Mr. Justin Johnston, Assistant Principal
Mr. Jake Nelson, Dean of Students
Mr. Joe Hedervare, Activities Director
Address/Phone
1717 2nd Street NW
Waseca, MN 56093
2
507-835-5470
waseca.k12.mn.us/Domain/114
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Course Lists by Department 4
Invitation to Learning 5
Non-Discrimination Policy 5
Graduation Requirements 5
Student Responsibilities for Registration 5
Important Information 6
Guidelines for Changing Student Schedules 6
Credit and Course Definitions 6
Grading Scale and Grade Point Calculations 7
Academic Awards 7
Student Services 8
College and Career Resources 8
Assessments 9
Opportunities for College Credit 10
Minnesota Career Fields, Clusters, & Pathways 12
Graduation Requirements 13
Agriculture 14
AVID 16
Business 17
English Language Learners 20
Family and Consumer Science 21
Industrial Technology 23
Language Arts 25
Mathematics 27
Music 29
Physical Education and Health 30
Science 31
Health Science Career Academy 35
Social Studies 36
Special Education 37
Visual Arts 39
World Language 42
Career Pathways 43
NCAA Information 46
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Student Activity Guide 48
Alphabetical Course List Index 52
COURSE LISTS BY DEPARTMENT
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER ACADEMY CIS Intro To College Physics 33
Agribusiness 14 Anatomy And Physiology 33, 35 CIS Physics By Inquiry 33
Animal Science 1 14 Basic Nursing 35 Comp Sci Essentials (PLTW) 34
Animal Science 2 14 Health Care Core Foundations 35 Enriched Physical Science 32
Companion Animal Science 14 Medical Terminology 35 Geology 34
Crop Science 14 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Limnology 34
Exploring Agriculture 14 Civil Eng & Architecture (PLTW) 23 Physical Science 31
Fish And Wildlife Management 15 Introduction To Electronics 23 Weather 34
Food Science 1 15 Intro To Eng Design (PLTW) 23 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Food Science 2 15 Principles Of Engineering (PLTW) 23 CIS Political Science 37
Food Science 3 15 Welding 1 24 Gov & Econ 36
Internship (Work) Program 15, 19 Welding 2 24 Psychology 37
Leadership 15 Woods 1 24 Social 9/Geography 36
Natural Resources 16 Woods 2 24 U.S. History 36
Plant Science 16 Facility Construction/Maint. 25 World History 36
Small Engines 16 LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Summer Agriculture Program 16 AP Lang & Comp 26 Basic Art 37
AVID AP Lit & Comp 26 Basic Computer Skills 37
AVID 9 16 Foundations Of Literature 25 Basic Job Skills 37
AVID 10 17 Language & Literature 9 25 Basic Math Skills 38
AVID 11 17 Language & Literature 10 26 Basic Reading Skills 37
AVID 12 17 Language & Literature 11 26 Basic Skills 37
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Language & Literature 12 26 Basic Social Skills 37
Accounting 1 17 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Basic Transition Skills 37
Accounting 2 18 Advanced Algebra 2 27 Dev Adaptive Phy Ed (DAPE) 38
Art of Photography 18 Algebra 2 27 Essential Work Experience 38
Business Law 18 AP Calculus AB 28 Language Arts 38
Business Math 18 AP Statistics 28 Life Skills 1 (Physical Science) 38
Business Seminar (BPA) 18 CIS Coll Alg Modeling 28 Life Skills 2 (Biology) 38
Fresh Seminar And Careers 17 College Prep Math 28 Life Skills 3 (Chemistry) 38
Graphic Communications 18 Geometry 27 Math Skills 38
Internship (Work) Program 15, 19 Intermediate Algebra (A) 27 Vocational Preparation 39
Marketing 1 (DECA) 19 Intermediate Algebra (B) 27 WAGE (PAES Lab) 39
Marketing 2 (DECA) 19 Pre-Calculus 27 VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
Microsoft Excel 19 MUSIC DEPARTMENT AP Art & Design 39
Personal Finance 19 Bluejay/Concert Band 30 Ceramics 1 39
Yearbook Production 19 Concert Choir 29 Ceramics 2 40
Youth Serv & Leadership (YSL) 20 Marching Band 30 Ceramics 3 40
ENGLISH LEARNER DEPARTMENT Select Choir 29 Drawing 1 40
EL Academic English 20 Symphonic Band 30 Drawing 2 40
EL English 1 20 PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH DEPARTMENT Fiber Arts 1 40
EL English 2 20 Advanced Health And Fitness 31 Fiber Arts 2 40
EL Skills 20 Health 10 31 Graphic Design 1 41
EL Study Hall 20 Lifetime Fitness 31 Graphic Design 2 - Animation 41
Newcomer English 20 Physical Education 9 30 Painting 1 41
FACS DEPARTMENT Physical Education 10 30 Painting 2 41
Child & Human Development 21 Weight/Strength Training 31 Printmaking 41
Early Childhood Education 21 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Sculpture 1 41
Fund of Food Preparation 1 21 Anatomy And Physiology 33, 35 Sculpture 2 41
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Fund of Food Preparation 2 21 AP Chemistry 32 WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Global Foods 21 AP Physics 2 33 Spanish 1 42
House & Interior Design 21 Astronomy 33 Spanish 2 42
Intro To FACS 22 Biology 32 Spanish 3 42
Exploring Careers in Education 22 Chemistry 32 CIS Spanish 4 42
ChemCom 32
INVITATION TO LEARNING
As you register for classes, our hope is that you take full advantage of the courses and programs offered at
Waseca Junior & Senior High School. Please review the materials with your parents/guardians, and we also ask
that you review your interests and goals while consulting the Career Pathways. It is our hope that you find
classes that are meaningful and motivating.
As you determine courses for the future, you are also encouraged to consider participating in our co-curricular
programs. You will find a wide range of academic, athletic, and arts activities listed in this guide starting on
page 48.
The faculty and staff are committed to your education and look forward to working with you through your
secondary school career. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We are here
to help.
Dr. Miller & Mr. Johnston
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
It is the school district’s policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does
not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status,
parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity
and expression, or age. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled students. The
school district prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information
about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the school district’s policy on harassment and violence
and the school district’s procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the school district’s policy on
harassment and violence. Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should
discuss it with the appropriate school district official as provided by policy. In the absence of a specific
designee, an inquiry or a complaint should be referred to the superintendent.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students must satisfactorily complete all credit and course requirements before they will be allowed to
participate in the commencement ceremony and receive their diploma.
These requirements are:
Total
Social Bluejay
English Math Science Phy Ed Health Business Art* Electives Required
Studies Connect Credits
5
12 12 9 9 3.5 1 1.5 3 21 2 74
*See list of Art credits on p. 13
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REGISTRATION
- Students will put together a 4 year plan in their Freshman Seminar class.
- Students will read and understand course descriptions and requirements before enrolling in a course.
- Enroll in courses you are interested in. Student interest is an important factor in determining the number
of sections offered for each course. We do not run courses that do not have enough students
registered; not signing up for a course of interest may prevent the course from being offered.
- Work with your parents/guardians, Bluejay Connect teacher, and/or counselor to make sure you are
taking the appropriate classes and are on track for graduation.
- Students are required to get a registration form signed by a parent/guardian and will register themselves
online during the designated time at school.
- Students are required to sign up for three alternate classes they would be willing to take in case their
required/elective courses do not fit in their schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- All students must maintain a minimum of 6 credits a trimester, or 18 a year. They may take a maximum of
7 credits a trimester, or 21 a year.
- A final trimester grade of an “F” for any course will result in a loss of credit for that course. Any student
who fails a required course will be encouraged to make up the deficiency in credit recovery (night
school or summer school) or by putting it back into their course load at the high school.
- School counselors will send a letter explaining any credit deficiencies at the end of every trimester.
- All incomplete grades must be made up within 10 days of the end of the trimester.
- All credits required for graduation are subject to change by the Board of Education.
GUIDELINES FOR CHANGING STUDENT SCHEDULES
- All schedule changes need to be done within the first three days of each trimester.
- All schedule changes will be considered individually based on course availability, open seats, credit
requirements, and reason for request. Teacher and hour changes are generally not accepted unless
approved by a principal.
- Students who drop year-long classes after the first trimester need to turn in a drop form signed by the
teacher and a parent/guardian.
- Students who drop a class in the middle of a trimester without an approved reason will receive an F on
their transcript for that class.
- Students in Special Education should go through their case manager with any schedule change
requests.
CREDIT/COURSE DEFINITIONS
6- Course credit: Waseca High School is on a trimester schedule and a seven period day. Students earn
one credit at the successful completion of each trimester course. Phy Ed 9 and Freshman Seminar are
the exception with each being worth .5 credit per trimester.
- Student Assistant: Students cannot register to be a student assistant. They must wait until schedules have
been released in August before asking a teacher. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.0. Student Assistant
assignments will be limited.
- Independent Study: Senior students with a GPA of 3.0 in the study area may take a course as an
independent study by teacher approval, with independent study paperwork signed by the student and
teacher.
- Alternate study halls: Arranged by counselor or principal only.
- Course designations: When registering for courses online, required courses are designated with an R,
elective courses are designated with an E, and Alternate courses are designated with an A.
GRADING SCALE AND GRADE POINT CALCULATIONS
Waseca High School awards grade points based on the 4.0 credit scale. In addition, Advanced Placement
courses have bonus grade points. Grade points are awarded and calculated into the cumulative grade point
average at the end of each trimester
Grade Point Calculations Grading Scale
Grade
Earned Bonus Earned
Points Percent Ranges
Grade Points (AP) Grade
Awarded
A 4.0 4.33 A 93-100
A- 3.67 4.0 A- 90-92
B+ 3.33 3.67 B+ 87-89
B 3.0 3.33 B 83-86
B- 2.67 3.0 B- 80-82
C+ 2.33 2.67 C+ 77-79
C 2.0 2.33 C 73-76
C- 1.67 2.0 C- 70-72
D+ 1.33 1.67 D+ 67-69
D 1.0 1.33 D 63-66
D- .67 1.0 D- 60-62
F 0.00 F 59 and below
*College in the schools classes will follow the college institutions grading scale. See course syllabus.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Honor Roll
Straight “A” Honor Roll: Trimester GPA of 4.0 or higher
High Honor Roll (A Honor Roll): Trimester GPA of 3.6 to 3.999
Honor Roll (B Honor Roll): Trimester GPA of 3.0 to 3.599
A student with a D or F in any subject is not eligible for the honor roll. In addition, a student must carry a
minimum of 5 credits taken at the high school to be considered for the Honor Roll.
Academic Lettering
7In order to promote academic excellence and to recognize those students who demonstrate superior
academic achievement, Waseca High School has developed the following Academic Recognition Program:
1. Grades 9-12 are eligible
2. Students must maintain a trimester GPA average of 3.6 or above for three consecutive trimesters to earn
a letter.
3. Once a letter is earned, a bar will be awarded for each additional consecutive three trimesters with a
3.6 average or above.
4. Any D or F grade will disqualify a student for that trimester.
5. A student must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per trimester.
6. Students who receive a MSHSL violation in any trimester will not be allowed to use that trimester toward
an academic letter.
Minnesota Honor Society
Students who have maintained a GPA of 3.40 as seniors and a 3.60 as juniors are considered for membership
into the Minnesota Honor Society. In addition, the students are rated by a faculty council in the areas of
leadership, service, and character. Induction is done in late November. See website for qualifications.
Latin Honors
Graduating seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be recognized for their academic achievements as an Honor
Student at Commencement and wear a gold cord. In addition, students that meet the following requirements
will be designated with these Latin Honors:
Latin Honor Meaning GPA Requirements Honor Cord Colors
Summa Cum Laude with highest praise 3.90 - 4.0+ White
Magna Cum Laude with great praise 3.75 - 3.89 Blue & White
Cum Laude with praise 3.5 - 3.74 Blue & Gold
Students who earn a 4.0 or higher will also be designated in the Commencement program.
STUDENT SERVICES
Jenny Sandbeck, LSW, School Social Worker: Mrs. Sandbeck provides mental health and social/emotional
support to students and links parents and families to resources. She is the Section 504 Building Coordinator,
coordinating plans for students that qualify based on health diagnoses, is the district McKinney-Vento Liaison, is
the liaison for School Linked Mental Health Services, is the Waseca Area School Therapeutic Program
Coordinator at the Jr/Sr High School and works directly with school administration on attendance.
Christine Meeks and Paul Marlin, School Counselors: Ms. Meeks and Mr. Marlin are here for supportive services
including College, Career, Academic, and Personal/Social Counseling. Our department is also in charge of
Minnesota Honor Society, Senior's Honors Banquet, Advanced Placement, PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment, and
college entrance exam testing.
Laura DeWees, Elise Bauernfeind, and Mandi Nohner, Student Success Educators: Student Success Educators
work with students individually to create plans to help them be successful at school. Students learn a variety of
skills including: test taking skills, note taking skills, self-advocacy, and organization.
8Mary Opsahl, Special Education Case Facilitator: Mrs. Opsahl is the case facilitator for Special Education. She
collaborates with teachers and case managers to collect data, assess students, and ensure students are
receiving appropriate services.
Jessica Androli, Counseling Office Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Androli coordinates the local scholarship
packet with award donors, and coordinates the process of getting checks to students. She also sends out all
transcripts to colleges or other institutions.
COLLEGE & CAREER RESOURCES
● Individual meeting with students and families
○ By appointment
○ Individual senior meetings with counselor (October)
○ As needed and requested by counselor or principal
● MCIS Information System is used for completing career cluster inventories, interest inventories,
researching jobs, researching colleges and programs of study, and financial aid searches.
● College Admissions & Military Rep visits, advertised in the announcements and on tvs around the
building
● Parent information sessions: Financial Aid (Oct), FAFSA (Oct or Nov), PSEO (March)
● Experiential Learning Opportunities
○ Construct Tomorrow Field Trip (every other year in Oct/Nov)
○ Tour of Manufacturing (every other year in Oct/Nov)
○ 9th grade Navigator Career Exploration Field Trip (every year, time TBD)
○ 10th grade Career Day (every year, March)
● Counselors also provide support, training, and individual assistance with career and college
applications, registration deadlines, college essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, requesting
test scores, resume help, and applying for financial aid.
ASSESSMENTS
ACT
The ACT is an accepted achievement and admissions test used by many colleges and universities throughout
the nation. Students generally take the ACT at the end of junior year or the beginning of senior year. This test
measures skills in major curriculum areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. The is also an
optional writing test. Students should check admissions requirements with their college of choice to determine if
the ACT is required. For more information, go to www.actstudent.org
The Minnesota Department of Education requires all public high schools to offer the ACT to high school juniors
during the school day.
The benefits of taking the ACT on the district-wide test day include:
- Discounted rates for students
- Simplified registration with help from a counselor to fill it in, versus doing it online for a national testing
date
- No photo identification is required
- Students take the test on a school day instead of a Saturday national testing date
- Students take the test in a familiar setting with a familiar proctor
9SAT
The SAT is widely used by colleges on the East and West coasts. The SAT is generally taken at the end of junior
year or the beginning of senior year. The SAT is a multiple-choice test made up of verbal, math, and writing
sections. There are fourteen subject areas that measure a student’s knowledge of particular subjects and his or
her ability to apply the knowledge. At this point Waseca Jr/Sr High School does not offer the SAT. For
information about the test and where it is offered, go to http://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/SAT
ACCUPLACER
ACCUPLACER tests your knowledge in math and reading. Advisors at two-year colleges or technical programs
will use your results to help you take courses that match your skill level and align with your program of study.
Students that plan on attending a two year community college or technical program right after high school
should take this exam. Scores from the Accuplacer are valid for three years. For more information, go to
https://accuplacer.org
ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the
world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success.
The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an
indicator for success in future endeavors. Most students schedule the test through recruiters, but Waseca Jr/Sr
High School offers the ASVAB as an option during state testing on an as-needed basis.
PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered
by the College Board and co sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT is not required
for students, but it is an opportunity to practice for the SAT while simultaneously entering a scholarship
competition. The PSAT has sections on math, evidence-based reading, and writing. Only juniors who take the
assessment are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Waseca Jr/Sr High School offers this test
based on availability and interest.
MN Comprehensive Assessment (MCAs)
Reading MCA: 10th grade students take the Reading MCA on the same day as Junior testing.
Math MCA: 11th grade students take the Math MCA with a math department teacher in the spring.
Science MCA: 10th grade students take the Science MCA on the same day as Junior testing.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
Students have a variety of opportunities to potentially earn college credit while in high school. Note: students
may earn college credit through a college/university, however, if they decide to attend a different college
than the one that awarded them credit during high school, it is up to the admitting college on whether or not
to accept that college credit. Each opportunity has its pros and cons and it is advised that you/your student
have a conversation with a school counselor about these. Please see below for general descriptions of the
various opportunities.
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO): The PSEO program is a dual credit program that allows high school
students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit through enrollment in and successful completion
of college-level courses on a college campus or online. Students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time
basis. The PSEO program provides students with a greater variety of class offerings as well as the opportunity to
pursue more challenging coursework than may be available at the high school. The tuition, fees and required
textbooks are at no cost to students.
10General requirements in order to participate: 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students are able to participate in
PSEO if they fulfill enrollment requirements. 10th grade students must have received a passing score on their 8th
grade MCA reading test. 11th grade students must be in the top ⅓ of their class or have an ACT score of 24+.
12th grade students must be in the top ½ of their class or have an ACT score of 21+. Students must discuss this
process with a counselor. There will be a meeting held annually during March with PSEO details. Students who
are interested in PSEO must still register for a full high school schedule, until they have registered for their PSEO
courses.
Advanced Placement (AP): AP classes offer enriched curricula to high school students. Students can take the
AP test offered each spring in order to potentially earn credits towards college. Students additionally receive a
GPA boost of .33 per trimester if they take the class. PLEASE NOTE: As of the 2019-2020 school year, College
Board changed AP test ordering. All students must decide if they will take the AP test by November 2021
instead of Spring.
Concurrent Enrollment: Concurrent Enrollment is another dual credit option that provides high school students
with the opportunity to take college-credit courses taught by college-approved high school teachers or
college faculty, generally on the high school campus. Students receive a college id and their grade goes onto
a college transcript. There are several ways to earn concurrent enrollment credits at Waseca High School:
- College in the Schools (CIS) classes
- Riverland Concurrent Enrollment
- South Central Concurrent Enrollment
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Project Lead the Way is a program through Saint Cloud State University in which
students have the potential to earn college credits by taking Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles
of Engineering. In order to earn three college credits, students must maintain a “B” average through the year,
pass an end of course assessment, and pay $100.
Career and Technical Education (CTE): This type of course is part of a Career and Technical Education program
that provides students with rigorous content aligned with academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills. These skills help prepare students for further education and careers in current and
emerging professions and provide technical skill proficiency.
Advanced Placement
PLEASE NOTE: As of the 2019-2020 school year the college board changed AP test ordering. All students
must decide if they will take the AP test in the Fall of 2021 instead of Spring.
➢ AP Language and Literature
➢ AP Language and Composition
➢ AP Calculus AB
➢ AP Statistics
➢ AP Chemistry
➢ AP Art and Design
➢ AP Physics 2: Electricity and Modern Physics
College in the Schools- U of MN Concurrent Enrollment
➢ CIS Political Science
➢ CIS College Algebra Through Modeling
➢ CIS Physics by Inquiry
➢ CIS Intro to College Physics
➢ CIS Spanish IV
11Riverland Community College Concurrent Enrollment
➢ Accounting
➢ Marketing 1
Minnesota State University, Mankato Concurrent Enrollment
➢ Exploring Careers in Education
South Central College Concurrent Enrollment
Health Science Career Academy (High-STEP)
➢ Health Care Core Foundations (Year One)
➢ Medical Terminology (Year One)
➢ Basic Nursing (Year Two)
Project Lead the Way
➢ Introduction to Engineering Design
➢ Principles of Engineering
➢ Civil Engineering and Architecture
➢ Computer Science Essentials
COURSE SELECTION AND CAREER FIELDS
1213
Minnesota Career Fields Clusters and Pathways Framework
Graduation Requirements
College and Career Core
Required
9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
Credits
Lang/Lit 12 OR
English Lang/Lit 11 OR
Lang/Lit 9 Lang/Lit 10 AP Lang and
12 credits AP Lit and Comp.
Comp.
Principles of
Social Studies Gov/Econ OR
Social 9/Geography U.S. History World History
12 credits
CIS Political Science
Chemistry OR
Science ChemComm OR
9 credits Physical Science Biology CIS Intro to College
Physics OR
CIS Physics by Inquiry
Students must complete 9 credits of math and either Advanced Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 in
order to graduate.
Math Course Progression
Math
9 credits Pre-Calculus AP Calculus
Int. Alg --> Geometry --> Adv Algebra 2 --> AP Statistics AP Statistics
(or Alg 8) Algebra 2 College Prep Math --> College Prep Math
CIS College Algebra CIS College Algebra
PE/Health PE 10 and
PE 9
4.5 credits Health
Business Freshman Seminar
141.5 credits
AP Art & Design Graphic Design 1 Select Choir
Ceramics 1 Graphic Des 2 - Animation Concert Band
Ceramics 2 Painting 1 Marching Band
Ceramics 3 Painting 2 Symphonic Band
Art Drawing 1 Printmaking Art Of Photography
3 credits Drawing 2 Sculpture 1 Graphic Communications
Fiber Arts 1 Sculpture 2 Intro to Eng Design (PLTW)
Fiber Arts 2 Concert Choir Welding 2
Woods 1 (classes of 2021 & 2022)
Woods 2
BLUEJAY CONNECT: The purpose of this course is to provide a smaller environment for students to make
connections with their peers and a grade level teacher. Students will explore current topics appropriate to
each grade level, and investigate their own learning strengths and weaknesses through the creation of a
digital Learner Profile that develops between 7th and 12th grades. Bluejay Connect meets every day for twenty
minutes.
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
AGRIBUSINESS COMPANION ANIMAL SCIENCE
Course Number(s): AG3001, AG3002, AG3003 Course Number(s): AG3006
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 12 Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): None
Agriculture and business go hand in hand. See how, Explore the science of small animal care, diseases,
and apply it in this course designed for seniors. habits, training, and veterinary science. We will focus
Students will learn about general financial on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, and
management, personal finances, budgeting, pet fish. Learn about animal selection, safety and
insurance, getting a loan, taxes, saving money, proper animal welfare. Dive into veterinary science
applying and interviewing for a job, preparing topics such as suturing, injections and medication
financial statements for a business. Students will dosages.
create a business plan and see what it takes to CROP SCIENCE
successfully start and operate a business. Students Course Number(s): AG3007
will also apply personal work experience in class. Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12
Students in this course will be enrolled in the Waseca Prerequisite(s): None
FFA Program. Learn about crops from a biological perspective.
ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Study the history of monoculture crops and how they
Course Number(s): AG3004 have helped us to improve as a society. Learn about
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 various crops, insects, weeds and diseases.
Prerequisite(s): None Understand chemical application formulas and
The major focus of the Animal Science 1 course is to integrated pest management concepts. Learn about
expose students to agriculture, animal science, and technical advances in crop science including drones
related career options. Students participating in the and GIS/GPS.
course will have experiences in various animal EXPLORING AGRICULTURE
science concepts with exciting hands-on activities, Course Number(s): AG3008
projects, and problems. Students’ experiences will Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-10
involve the study of animal anatomy, physiology, Prerequisite(s): None
15behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, Any student that has a career path interest in the
and marketing. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR)
ANIMAL SCIENCE 2 industry are strongly encouraged to take this course
Course Number(s): AG3005 first during 9th or 10th grade. It offers an exciting,
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 hands-on approach to developing knowledge and
Prerequisite(s): Animal Science 1 skills for today’s industry opportunities. This course will
A continuation of Animal Science 1. Students will provide basic necessary skills in each of the seven
explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the Agriculture and Natural Resources career paths:
characteristics of animal science and work on major Food, Animal, Plant Systems, Natural Resources,
projects and problems similar to those that animal Environment, Ag Mechanization, and Ag Business.
science specialists, such as veterinarians, zoologists, Includes orientation to FFA and Supervised
livestock producers, and industry personnel, face in Agricultural Experiences (SAE). This course is designed
their respective careers. for 9th and 10 graders who have not previously taken
an agriculture class.
FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT FOOD SCIENCE 3
Course Number(s): AG3009 Course Number(s): AG3023
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): Food Science 2
This course is for students interested in hunting, fishing, Food Science 3 leads to a grand conclusion of our
and the outdoors. Species focused on include deer, food science adventure. Research and
fish, waterfowl, upland game fowl, and other small experimental design will be highlighted as students
game mammals. Topics included are wildlife develop and conduct industry appropriate
conservation and administration, current hunting investigations. Students will work to develop a
issues, ecology, outdoor survival, hunting methods, cumulative project of a new food product in a
game laws and wildlife management. process similar to those in the industry would use.
FOOD SCIENCE 1 INTERNSHIP (WORK) PROGRAM
Course Number(s): AG3021 Course Number(s): BU3145, BU3146, BU3147 (one
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 hour); BU3148, BU3149, BU3150 (two hours)
Prerequisite(s): None Credit(s): 3-6 Grade(s): 12
Food Science and Safety students will complete Prerequisite(s): None
hands-on activities, projects, and problems that *This is the work program course for ALL Waseca High
simulate actual concepts and situations found in the School internships.
food science and safety industry, allowing students to *Students may earn 1-2 credits each trimester.
*Students MUST have proof of employment on the first
build content knowledge and technical skills. In Food
day of class.
Science 1, students will explore an introduction to The Internship program is designed to strengthen
Food Science including lab notebooks, sensory student learning by engaging students in on-the-job
evaluation, safety principles and chemistry of the learning opportunities and provide meaningful
foods we love to eat! Who knew that Science could business experiences outside the classroom. Student
be delicious? work schedules will vary depending on where they
choose to work. Students must also register for one of
FOOD SCIENCE 2 three required classes: Agribusiness, Business Seminar
Course Number(s): AG3022 (BPA), or Marketing 2 (DECA).
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 LEADERSHIP
Prerequisite(s): Food Science 1 Course Number(s): AG3011
16In Food Science 2 students will continue to build off of Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10-12
concepts learned in Food Science 1. Students will Prerequisite(s): None
examine how molecular and biological changes in What makes a good leader? Learn about different
food can affect food safety and storage. Students skills you can develop to be a better leader through
will learn how basic processing, preservation and hands-on activities and projects. Topics for this course
packaging are tied to the science of food. Students include Understanding Leadership, Communication
will continue to maintain a research level Laboratory Forms and Public Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure,
Notebook throughout the course documenting their Managerial Leadership Skills and Personal
experiences in the laboratory. Development. Students in this course will be enrolled
in the Waseca FFA Program.
NATURAL RESOURCES SMALL ENGINES
Course Number(s): AG3012 Course Number(s): AG3014
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): None
Are you interested in managing our natural resources Do you know how an engine works? In this hands-on
as a career path or as a future landowner? This course, students will examine small gasoline powered
course explores the role of natural resources engines from both a theoretical and practical point
including soil, air, water, wood and energy in our of view. Procedures for repair and replacement of
environment and economy today. Topics include soil engine parts and components will be discussed.
formation, erosion, and conservation, water use, Students will work on Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle
pollution, and improvement, alternative energy and engines, completing a tear down and rebuild.
forestry concepts.
SUMMER AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
PLANT SCIENCE Course Number(s): N/A
Course Number(s): AG3013 Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 Prerequisite(s): None
Prerequisite(s): None *Instructor permission required
Learn how plants grow, survive, reproduce and do Summer Ag time-flexible program for students and
the amazing things they do. Study plant structure, the schedule will be designed around the needs of
physiology and growth through hands-on learning the students who participate. Students must be going
and experiments. Propagate plants, practice into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in the following
gardening principles and learn how to maintain and school year. Students will attend 30 hours of class
manage plants in this applied science course. time, including field trips, landscaping, and FFA
Students will learn many aspects of the plant science Barnyard shifts. Students will maintain a Supervised
industry including cultivation, landscape design and Agricultural Experience outside of class (minimum of
floriculture. 30 hours). Students will earn 1 trimester credit at WHS
and hours of Agriculture Education to put toward FFA
degrees and awards. Students should see the
instructor to register in May.
17AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an academic elective course based on writing as a tool
of learning, the inquiry method, and collaborative grouping. The three main components of the program are
academic instruction, tutorial support, and motivational activities. Although AVID serves all students, the AVID
elective focuses on the least served students in the academic middle.
AVID 9 test-taking strategies. They will work on goal setting
Course Number(s): AV2004, AV2005, AV2006 and developing a four-year plan. Writing, reading,
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9 inquiry, organization, and collaboration are integral
Prerequisite(s): None parts to this program.
*Application Required
*Instructor Approval Required
The curriculum for 9th grade includes an introduction
to AVID and Cornell notes. Students create binders,
learn about effective tutorials, and practice
AVID 10 AVID 12
Course Number(s): AV2007, AV2008, AV2009 Course Number(s): AV2013, AV2014, AV2015
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 10 Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 12
Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): None
*Application Required *Application Required
*Instructor Approval Required *Instructor Approval Required
The curriculum for 10th grade focuses on assessing Students who have participated in AVID will be
individual skills and abilities. Students develop offered this opportunity as seniors. The curriculum will
leadership and public-speaking skills. They will start include preparation for either a college or career
plan. For college prep, students will complete college
the process of researching colleges and careers and
applications, research scholarship opportunities,
will complete a service-learning project. Writing, prepare scholarship applications, complete college
reading, inquiry, organization, and collaboration are entrance exams, explore and prepare FAFSA
integral parts to this program. documents. For career prep, students will prepare
resumes, cover letters, and job applications. They will
AVID 11 practice interview skills and participate in a job
shadow experience. Life skills such as leadership skills,
Course Number(s): AV2010, AV2011, AV2012
budgeting, and personal finance will also be taught.
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 11 Writing, reading, inquiry, organization, and
Prerequisite(s)None collaboration are integral parts to this program.
*Application Required
*Instructor Approval Required
The curriculum for 11th grade expands upon the work
done in 10th grade by updating portfolios and doing
further research on college and careers. They will also
assess individual skills and abilities and will match
those skills and abilities to careers. Field trips to
colleges help students figure out what to look for in a
college. They will prepare for college entrance
exams. Writing, reading, inquiry, organization, and
collaboration are integral parts to this program.
18BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
FRESHMAN SEMINAR AND CAREERS ACCOUNTING 1
Course Number(s): BU3141, BU3142, BU3143 Course Number(s): BU3129, BU3130, BU3131
Credit(s): 1.5 Grade(s): 9 Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): None
*Meets every other day--opposite Phy Ed *College credit available
This course will help students develop an Accounting 1 touches the lives of everyone. Students
educational/career plan that will guide them as they will be involved in discussion and hands-on financial
choose high school courses, careers, and post- transactions and reports. This course introduces the
secondary options. Students will interpret, use basic bookkeeping cycle. Topics include the
skills/abilities/values assessment results to prepare for analyses of business transactions, recording
college and/or careers. Students will learn how to transactions in a variety of journals, recording payroll,
efficiently use Office 2019 applications, be exposed and preparing financial reports. The class content is
to computer programming, and be introduced to the appropriate for students interested in entering the
basics of business. business/accounting field, and also will help students
understand personal finance. Strongly
recommended for all Marketing, DECA, and BPA
students or any student who plans to major in any
area of business at the college level.
ACCOUNTING 2 BUSINESS MATH
Course Number(s): BU3132, BU3133, BU3134 Course Number(s): BU3137
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 11-12 Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10-12
Prerequisite(s): Accounting 1 Prerequisite(s): None
*Strongly recommended for all Marketing, DECA, and Business Mathematics is a one-trimester course in
BPA students or any student who plans to major in which students learn to use mathematics effectively
any area of business at the college level. as a tool in their personal and business lives. After
Advanced accounting is a second year course that students have completed this course, they will be
builds upon what was learned in first-year able to apply mathematical concepts in various
accounting/bookkeeping and would apply toward personal and business situations.
your future career and/or personal use.
Students may elect to take this class as an online BUSINESS SEMINAR (BPA)
course—permission from the department and parent Course Number(s): BU3138, BU3139, BU3140
is required. Online students are required to maintain Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 12
an 85% grade in the course to remain in the online
Prerequisite(s): None
status.
*Required for enrollment in the Internship (Work)
Program.
ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY Topics covered include job searching strategies,
Course Number(s): BU3135
preparing effective resumes/cover letters/
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 application, effective interview strategies. Students
Prerequisite(s): None will also explore starting your own business, getting
*Art Credit along with employers and employees, understanding
* Must be able to provide your own camera the importance of good business procedures, and
This trimester course will challenge you to develop other areas necessary to operate a successful and
your technical photographic skills by studying and profitable business. The purpose of this class is to
utilizing the manual settings on your camera. Students develop skills in the following areas: interpersonal
will develop and demonstrate photography and skills, communication skills, management, leadership
composition skills through camera movement and skills and teamwork strategies. Microsoft Office will be
point of view. Students will learn about creating good used in this course. BPA club activities will also be
exposure by balancing ISO, aperture, and shutter conducted through this class. See the Activities Page
speed. Students will also study and implement the (p. 71) for more information about BPA.
19elements and principles of design in their
photography to create strong photographic GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
compositions. Throughout the trimester we will Course Number(s): BU3144
expand upon techniques while also learning the Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12
basics of photographic editing such as retouching,
Prerequisite(s): None
manipulation, and compositing in Adobe Photoshop.
*Art Credit
Explore communication technology careers including
BUSINESS LAW advertising and public relations. Extensive “hands-on”
Course Number(s): BU3136 class using computers, scanners, cameras and
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 drones. Students envision, design, and use resources
Prerequisite(s): None to create, assemble, and deploy a finished product.
This course gives the student a practical Software use includes current industry standard,
understanding of the law and the legal framework Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator,
that has grown up around it. This class will study the Photoshop and Premiere. Units include scratch pads,
legal system, civil law, and tort law. A knowledge of elements of design, typography, small space ads,
law is useful for all students because everyone and poster design. Produce real-world work for high
eventually assumes roles as citizens, workers, and school: posters, flyers, advertisements.
consumers in their communities and in society at
large. Students receive a basic understanding of the
law, the legal system, and what it means to exhibit
ethical behavior.
INTERNSHIP (WORK) PROGRAM MICROSOFT EXCEL
Course Number(s): BU3145, BU3146, BU3147 (one Course Number(s): BU3157
hour); BU3148, BU3149, BU3150 (two hours) Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10-12
Credit(s): 3-6 Grade(s): 12 Prerequisite(s): None
Prerequisite(s): None Efficient operation of a computer and Office
*This is the work program course for ALL Waseca High programs are life skills that are a necessity for anyone
School internships. planning on continuing his or her education at a
*Students may earn 1-2 credits each trimester. college or technical school. Using a project based
*Students MUST have proof of employment on the first approach, students are introduced to Microsoft
day of class. Excel. This course walks students through basic to
The Internship program is designed to strengthen advanced features by experimenting with
student learning by engaging students in on-the-job spreadsheet creation. Types of activities include,
learning opportunities and provide meaningful creating worksheets, charts, formulas, functions,
business experiences outside the classroom. Student what-if analysis, and financial functions. Students
work schedules will vary depending on where they work through these hands-on projects to master skills
choose to work. Students must also register for one of in commonly used features of spreadsheets and
three required classes: Agribusiness, Business Seminar charts.
(BPA), or Marketing 2 (DECA).
PERSONAL FINANCE
MARKETING 1 (DECA) Course Number(s): BU3158
Course Number(s): BU3151, BU3152, BU3153 Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10-12
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 10-12 Prerequisite(s): None
Prerequisite(s): None This one trimester course is designed to help prepare
*College credit available you as a young adult to manage your money once
you are on your own and will provide solid strategies
Marketing I prepares students for marketing or
for successful financial management. Do you want to
management careers in businesses of today. Learn
travel? Or be able to retire early? This class covers
about Free Enterprise, develop a new product,
topics such as banking and bank services, financial
design advertising, conduct market research; all of
planning, budgeting, managing credit, insurance,
these topics and more are presented in this course.
20This course is set up for all students with an interest in preparing for retirement, and investing. All students
the fields of sports, entertainment, retail, travel and are encouraged to take Personal Finance and learn
tourism, hospitality and restaurant management. how to make wise financial decisions.
Students will also obtain an understanding of the
career options available to them. See the Activities YEARBOOK PRODUCTION
Page (p. 49) for more information about DECA. Course Number(s): BU3160, BU3161, BU3162
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 11-12
MARKETING 2 (DECA) Prerequisite(s): None
Course Number(s): BU3154, BU3155, BU3156
*Recommended to have taken Art of Photography
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 11-12
and Graphics Communications
Prerequisite(s): Marketing 1
*Students are required to take all three trimesters
This advanced marketing course will build upon *Instructor Permission Required
student knowledge of marketing theory and Each student will be completely involved in all
application of these theories through classroom aspects of creating a yearbook. Students will apply
projects, activities, and management of the school skills in journalism and editing, graphic design,
store. Students will also work together to solve a photography, advertising and marketing, as well as
problem or fill a need in their community through an computer technology. This course requires
entrepreneurial spirit. Students will brainstorm the dedication, self-motivation, attendance at
product needs of the community, research, create, extracurricular activities, and time outside of class to
market and analyze financial information for their meet deadlines and sell advertisements. Attendance
business. See Activities Page (p. 71) for more is important and an application needs to be
information about DECA. completed.
YOUTH SERVICE & LEADERSHIP (YSL)
Course Number(s): BU3163, BU3164, BU3165
Credit(s): 1, 2, or 3 Grade(s): 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
*Scheduled for 7th Hour
*Students enrolled in this course MUST have their own
transportation.
YSL is a class for juniors and seniors that will focus on
students becoming active citizens in meeting the
needs of our school and community through
volunteer service. Young people are a tremendous
resource - this is an opportunity to "make a
difference" in your community.
English Learner (EL) Department
EL ACADEMIC ENGLISH EL SKILLS
Course Number(s): EL2710, EL2711, EL2712 Course Number(s): EL3601, EL3602, EL3603
Credit(s):1-3 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s):3 Grade(s): 9-12
Prerequisite(s): Teacher permission only If students are in mainstream classes, they will be
EL Academic Language is a course for upper-level EL helped with homework and projects with which they
students. It is designed to further develop learners’ need assistance. If students are not in most
reading and writing skills and acquire the academic mainstream classes, the emphasis will be on building
vocabulary necessary for success. A variety of texts, foundational English and math skills.
including long works of fiction, will be read and
21examined, and the issues raised will be discussed EL STUDY HALL
both orally and in written form. Course Number(s): SH1530-SH1532
Credit(s): None Grade(s): 9-12
EL ENGLISH 1 Prerequisite(s): Teacher permission only
Course Number(s): EL2604, EL2605, EL2606 EL Study Halls are designed to give EL learners
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12 academic support during study hall. Here, students
Prerequisite(s): Teacher permission only are given support when completing assignments
This course is for beginning-level EL students that do from other courses. The academic support is
not yet have the English skills necessary to participate provided by EL teachers, EL paraprofessionals, and
successfully in grade level English coursework. the cultural liaison. There is no credit given for this
Students are assessed and lessons are developed to option, but the help given increases student learning
help them progress in each of the four language and success.
domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
NEWCOMER ENGLISH
EL ENGLISH 2 Course Number(s): EL2700, EL2701, EL2702
Course Number(s): EL2607, EL2608, EL2609 Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12 Prerequisite(s): Teacher permission only
Prerequisite(s): This course is for low-intermediate The Newcomer English Course is designed to provide
level EL students that do not yet have the English skills intensive, accelerated English language instruction
necessary to participate successfully in grade level and Spanish-language bilingual support for students
in grades 7-12 who are new to the United States and
English coursework. Students are assessed and lessons
new to English. The goal is to assist students in
are developed to help them progress in each of the developing linguistic survival skills as well as adapting
four language domains: reading, writing, listening, to a new culture and the American school system.
and speaking.
FACS DEPARTMENT
CHILD & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD PREPARATION 2
Course Number(s): FA3215 Course Number(s): FA3218
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals of Food Prep 1
Child Psychology & Development I is an introductory Food Foundations II is a continuation of basic food
course designed to prepare students to learn about preparation with the expansion of skills and
parenting responsibilities, conception, pregnancy, techniques learned in Food Foundations I. Students
prenatal care, birth, child growth and development will improve their cooking techniques, planning
from infancy to toddlerhood. Students will analyze nutritious meals and food purchases, and investigate
and identify ways to meet the physical, emotional, careers within the food industry.
mental, and social needs of a young child. Methods
of discipline and guidance will be analyzed. GLOBAL FOODS
Instructional resources include demonstrations, Course Number(s): FA3219
vidoes, and the “RealCare Baby” program (simulator Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10-12
baby). Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals of Food Prep 1
This course is a must for those seeking a career in the
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION hospitality industry. International Cuisine covers a
Course Number(s): FA3216 number of topics that include cultural hunger issues,
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10-12 dining etiquette, foods, rituals, religion, and traditions
Prerequisite(s): Child & Human Development from around the world. Students will be exposed to
22This course is designed for students who are cultural influences on the development and
interested in young children as well as those who preparation of food.
may want to choose a career working with children
and/or become a parent someday. In this course HOUSE & INTERIOR DESIGN
you will focus on the physical, social, emotional and Course Number(s): FA3220
intellectual development of a child. You will be able Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10-12
to work with and observe young children in a Prerequisite(s): None
daycare/preschool setting. Upon completion of this This is an introductory course for those students
course, the student will be prepared to care for and interested in a career within the housing, interior
guide the development of a child through all stages design, or furnishings industry. Housing & Interior
of growth—within a family, as a child-care Design addresses the selection and planning of
professional, or in other experiences with children. designed spaces to meet the needs, wants, values,
and lifestyles of individuals, families, clients, and
FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD PREPARATION 1 communities. Housing decisions, resources, and
Course Number(s): FA3217 options will be explored including factors affecting
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 housing choices and the types of housing available.
Prerequisite(s): None
This course is an introductory course that introduces
students to only the basics of food preparation so
they can become self-sufficient. Major course topics
include nutrition principles and applications,
influences on nutrition and wellness, food
preparation, management of food, safety and
sanitations, and food and nutrition careers.
INTRO TO FACS EXPLORING CAREERS IN EDUCATION
Course Number(s): FA3221 Course Number(s): FA3225, FA3226
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s): 2 Grade(s): 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisite(s): Meet requirements for PSEO at MNSU
*Sewing kit fee: $12.00 or be currently enrolled as an AVID student.
FACs Academy is an introductory class that offers Students will explore a variety of careers in education
multiple areas of study within the FACs program. The (teaching, counseling, social work, psychology,
topics covered include: Foods: Kitchen basics & library media, administration) through research and
nutrition and wellness, human development & naturalistic observation. Students will identify
relationships, financial literacy, life skills & developmental needs of young children and how to
responsibilities, and clothing textiles (produce: help them meet these needs in an educational
Drawstring Backpack). setting. Also, students will job shadow a practicing
professional in education and engage in academic
service learning with school-age youth. Reflective
journaling paired with reading, discussions, and a
class seminar format will facilitate growth toward
career choice, culminating in a Capstone Paper in
23which the ‘fit’ between self and a possible career in
education is detailed.
24INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
(PLTW) (PLTW)
Course Number(s): IT3301, IT3302, IT3303 Course Number(s): IT3304, IT3305, IT3306
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 10-12 Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Engineering Design Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or Algebra 8;
*College credit available upon meeting specific enrolled in or completed Geometry
requirements. *1 Art Credit
Civil Engineering and Architecture is the study of the *College credit available pending upon meeting
design and construction of residential and specific requirements.
commercial building projects. The course includes an Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is an
introduction to many of the varied factors involved in introductory course to our Project Lead the Way
building and site design and construction including (PLTW) series of engineering classes. This course is
building components and systems, structural design, good for any student in grades 9-12 who has an
stormwater management, site design, utilities and interest in designing, computer aided drafting (CAD)
services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and and engineering. The major focus of IED is the design
careers in the design and construction industry. Civil process and its application. Through hands-on
Engineering and Architecture is one of the classroom activities and projects, students learn to
specialization courses in the Project Lead The Way® apply engineering standards and document their
high school pre-engineering program. The course work. Students will use industry standard 3D modeling
applies and concurrently develops secondary level software (Inventor by Autodesk) to help them design
knowledge and skills in math, science, and solutions to proposed problems, document their work
technology. Students will use industry standard 3D using an engineer’s notebook, and communicate
architectural modeling software to facilitate site and solutions to peers and members of the professional
building design and technical documentation. community.
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW)
Course Number(s): IT3307 Course Number(s): IT3308, IT3309, IT3310
Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 10-12
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or Algebra 8 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Intro to
The world of electricity and electronics is no longer in Engineering Design and Advanced Algebra 2
the future; it is here now! In order to cope with all the *College credit available pending upon meeting
high technology devices and develop a career in specific requirements.
electricity, a basic understanding of electrical Principles of Engineering (POE) is a high school-level
principles is essential. This course will cover sources of survey course of engineering. The course exposes
electricity, Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits, students to some of the major concepts that they will
switches, resistors, and basic residential house wiring. encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of
It will help you become familiar with the basic study. Students have an opportunity to investigate
concepts of electricity and electronics, reinforced by engineering and high tech careers. POE gives
the construction of electronic projects. students the opportunity to develop skills and
understanding of course concepts through activity,
project, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in
combination with a teaming approach, APPB
learning challenges students to continually hone their
interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem
solving skills based upon engineering concepts. It also
allows students to develop strategies to enable and
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