ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
A GLANCE AT "ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES" FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9
2016-2017
Due to the large number of required courses, students in grade 9 have very few opportunities to select elective courses during their freshmen
year. Freshmen students must select 3 and can select up to 6 credits from our elective course offerings. The information below has been
prepared by Rosemount High School Department Coordinators as a supplement to the Registration Guide to assist parents and students
making "elective credit choices." Additional information about departmental offerings for freshman students can be gained by reading the
Rosemount High School Registration Guide.
ELECTIVES AT A GLANCE
"COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT COORDINATORS REGARDING ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS"
ART EDUCATION - Department Coordinator, Phil Stanley
Students enrolled in Visual Arts classes are rewarded with a multi-faceted education that includes examinations of world
history and cultures, exercises in problem-solving skills, learning concepts essential to any design based industry, working with
their hands, and most importantly: the opportunity to create their own expressive art. The Art Department at Rosemount High School
is designed with two courses that must be taken before entering any other art classes. Introduction to 2D Art and/or Introduction to 3D are
prerequisites for each of the other art classes (ie, Drawing I, Ceramics I, etc.) Students taking any Art classes at Rosemount High School will
work with a wide variety of materials and have the opportunity to express themselves through their projects. Although many areas of art and
design will be explored, emphasis will be placed on the production of artwork. Each class is designed with the beginner in mind, but allows
room for the advanced student to grow. No art experience is required to be successful!
Digital Art I
Introduction to
2D Art
Drawing I
Painting I
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Introduction to
3D Art
Sculpture I
BUSINESS AND MARKETING - Department Coordinator, Ryan Harrison
Learn how to create professional document such as brochures, business cards, flyers, invitations and newsletters to make every school project
a breeze in Keyboarding A,B,C. Discover the tips and tricks in the Microsoft Office Suite to impress every audience. In additional, this course
teaches how to utilize the internet to be more efficient. Impress colleges and future employers by adding these skills to your resume to aid in
landing a great job in a competitive marketplace! Do you want to be a doctor? Lawyer? Engineer? CEO? Understanding business basics is
essential for ALL careers. Introduction to Business & Marketing will give you a broad exposure to business activities including
communication, entrepreneurship, ethics, management, marketing and more. This class is HIGHLY recommended for all business students.
SUCCESS STARTS HERE!
Keyboar di ng / Comput er Appl i cat i ons A, B, C
I nt r oduct i on To Busi ness & Mar ket i ng
Ear n 3 Col l ege Cr edi t s!
PLAN AHEAD!
MARKETI NG C ( Gr ades 10- 12) – FULLFI LLS ART CREDI T NEEDED FOR GRADUATI ON
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE - FACS - Department Coordinator, Noreen Brommer
Learning can be fun! Family and Consumer Science courses provide active hands-on opportunities for students to learn the skills necessary to
live independently and be successful at work and at home. If you are interested in building strong relationships, working with children,
cooking, and interior design, Family and Consumer Science is for you!
Courses offered to ninth grade students include:
0402 Let’s Eat! Introduction to Culinary Arts
0404 Child Development
0406 Interior Design *
* Successful completion of the course Interior Design satisfies the 1 credit “Arts” requirement for students.
LANGUAGES OR THE WORLD DEPARTMENT—Department Coordinator, LaRae Ellingson
The Department of World Languages offers students the opportunity to work toward linguistic and cultural proficiency in German, Mandarin Chinese,
French and Spanish. While developing communication skills, students are exposed to all aspects of the culture and people—from history and customs to the
arts and music. In German III & IV, Mandarin Chinese IV & V, French IV & V and Spanish V, students are able to earn transferable college credit from
the University of Minnesota while studying here at RHS. Our students offer the following reasons for choosing to study a world language:
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To be able to travel and talk to people in other countries
To expand career opportunities
To satisfy university entrance and/or exit requirements
To earn college credit without leaving RHS
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To understand another culture and its people
To improve standardized test scores
To prepare oneself to be a “world citizen” in this shrinking
world
Please note: Students now have the opportunity to enroll in languages like German and French which may have previously been unavailable to them. In
addition, they will still be able to earn college credit through the CIS program before they leave RHS.
MATHEMATICS - Department Coordinator, Ann Olstad
Will your future involve using computers in some way? Thought so! Learn as much as you can NOW, for free! Our computer classes will
help you to be comfortable and competent with computers.
Introduction to Computers: For students who want extra help with computers. We gently guide you through topics in graphics, word
processing, database, spreadsheet and the Internet as a warm-up to programming.
Computer Programming I and II: For college-bound students who want a look at general programming concepts in Java and the
Internet. Great preparation for AP Computer Science Principles.
MUSIC AND DANCE - Department Coordinator, Leon Sieve
Concert Band A, B, C
* Marching Band
** Irish Belles A, B, C
** Irish Bards A, B, C
Swing and Latin Dance
Dance Technique I A, B, C
* Incoming Bands students must audition in January.
**Students may register for 9th grade choirs if approved and recommended by middle school choir director.
Facts about the Music Department:
1) More than one-third of the freshman class is currently enrolled in one of these courses.
2) Colleges seek students who have participated and excelled in activities beyond the academic classroom.
3) Our students are actively involved in school activities often participating in sports, drama, and student government in addition to the music
program.
4) The band and choir programs have been recognized as being exemplary by the Minnesota Alliance for Arts Education and perhaps more
importantly...by our students.
TECHNICAL AND MULTIMEDIA EDUCATION - Leo Willaert & Mark Hubbard
Technical and Multimedia Education classes offer students the opportunities to develop problem-solving and research capabilities through
hands-on applications. The Technical and Multimedia Education Department recommends that college/university-bound/technical
college/technical career students consider three years or more of uninterrupted technology and multimedia studies through their senior year.
Courses offered in Technical Education for GRADE 9 only:
• In INTRODUCTION TO WOODS (1101), students will explore different production techniques in the area of woods.
• In INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHICS (1102), students will focus on drafting and computer aided drafting, desk top publishing,
video and photography.
• In INTRODUCTION TO METALS (1103), students will study the materials and processes used in manufacturing and production.
This class will have a heavy emphasis on hands-on learning.
• In INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (1104), students will solve technical problems as they relate to real world situations.
• In WOMEN IN AUTO MAINTENANCE (1159), female students will learn general auto motive maintenance and operation.
Courses offered in Multimedia Education for GRADE 9:
• In MULTIMEDIA:DIGITAL GRAPHICS (1105), students explore graphic design and technology for print, web, and video media.
• In FILM APPRECIATION (1111), students will explore various aspects of movies and video.
• In MULTIMEDIA: WEB DESIGN (1106), students will explore web design, production and site management.
• In MULTIMEDIA: ANIMATION (1107), students will be involved in a variety of creative projects involving digital images
• In MULTIMEDIA: VIDEO (1128), students will explore the scientific, electronic, artistic, and technical aspects of film and video
technology.