ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL
A GLANCE AT "ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES"
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 10, 11, and 12
2016-2017
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 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!
Now also offering:
Digital Art I
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Digital Art II
Photography A: Black and White
Produce your own black & white
Introduction to
Drawing I
Drawing II
images using a 35mm camera.
2D Art
Photography B: Digital
Painting I
Painting II
Use your digital camera and
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Photography C: Advanced
Ceramics II
Ceramics I
Introduction to
Design your own projects to
3D Art
develop your interest and voice.
Sculpture I
Sculpture II
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT – Department Coordinator, Ryan Harrison
We are in the "business" of preparing students for their future.
ALL of our courses are beneficial to all students!
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT - FACS
Department Coordinator, Noreen Brommer
Family and Consumer Science: A requirement for life!
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 home and at work. If you are interested in building strong relationships, working with children, cooking or interior design,
Family and Consumer Science is for you!
0402
0404
*0406
0427
Let’s Eat! Introduction to Culinary Arts
Child Development
Interior Design
Favorite Foods: Exploring Culinary Arts
0428 Parenting
0450 Introduction to Teacher Education
0451 Gourmet Cooking = Advanced Culinary Arts
0452 LIFE = Relationships
0453 Independent Living
0454 Advanced Interior Design
*Successful completion of the course Housing and Interior Design satisfies the 1 credit “Arts” requirements for students.
LANGUAGES OR THE WORLD DEPARTMENT—Department Coordinator, LaRae Ellingson
As the world continues to get smaller and smaller, the importance of World Language study gets greater and greater. With four years of German and five
years of French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, the RHS Department of World Languages offers students the opportunity to work toward linguistic and
cultural proficiency in one or more world language. While developing their communication skills, students are exposed to a broad sampling of history,
customs, art and music associated with the language. Over half of Rosemount High School’s students are involved in the study of a world language and they
offer the following reasons for their choice:
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To be able to travel and talk to people in other countries
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To expand career opportunities
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To satisfy university entrance and/or exit requirements
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To earn college credit without leaving RHS (CIS German III & IV, French IV & V, Mandarin IV & V, Spanish V)
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To understand another culture and its people
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To improve standardized test scores
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To prepare oneself to be a “world citizen” in this shrinking world
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT - 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.
AP Computer Science Principles: In this NEW year long course, we take an introductory, hands-on, project-based approach to learning code through
multiple programming languages, applications for the web, simple apps for smartphones, and other creative software applications. This class has no
pre-requisite and is open to everyone, but if taken sophomore year, it will allow students to take AP Computer science junior year and the Advanced
Data Structures course senior year.
AP Computer Science:If you have finished Algebra II, here is an introductory college or university computer science course offered right here at
RHS, but with a much more comfortable pace. All students are asked to consider this as an excellent preparation for engineering and science degree
programs.
Advanced Computer Science: For students who have successfully completed AP Computer Science. This is a continuation of AP Computer Science
and intended for those students interested in going into the programming field in college.
Design and Problem Solving A, B, C:* These courses place a strong emphasis on mathematical engineering calculations to design and solve
problems surrounding energy (A), structures and forces (B), and aviation and projectile motion (C). *Also found in Technical and Multimedia Ed.
MUSIC AND DANCE DEPARTMENT - Department Coordinator, Leon Sieve
Facts about the Music Department:
1) Colleges seek students who have participated and excelled in activities beyond the academic classroom.
2) Our students are actively involved in school activities often participating in sports, drama, and student government in addition to the music program.
3) 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 DEPARTMENT - Leo Willaert & Mark Hubbard
The Technical and Multimedia Education Department offers courses in the areas of communication, energy, transportation, construction and manufacturing.
Students can choose from among aviation, drafting, videography, photography, woods, metals, small engines and automotive courses.
Technical Education classes offer opportunities to develop problem-solving research capabilities, hands-on application and concept implementation.
Photography
Film Appreciation
Architecture
Engineering
Digital Photography
Auto Maintenance
Advanced Architecture Engineering
Research and Design
Metals Technology
Multimedia: Digital Graphics
Design and Problem Solving
Multimedia: Advanced Digital Graphics
Woods
Small Engines
Multimedia: Web Design
Multimedia: Animation
Multimedia: Video
Fine Woodworking
Auto Maintenance
Irish Update
Irish Update Daily
Graphics
Woods/Plastics
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
The District 196 Career Development Program offers a variety of courses designed to expose you to career possibilities available in today’s and tomorrow’s
workforce. Business and community leaders across the nation indicate that you must have a sound academic background combined with the ability to apply
what you learn to succeed in the workforce. Career Development courses can help you understand your interests and talents, select potential career fields for
the future, and decide upon appropriate post-secondary learning and training opportunities.
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Intro to Animal Science: CIS
Zoos, Aquariums & Small Animal
Care
Aviation and Ground School
Electronic Technology Careers
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Computer Hardware, Software and Game Design
Computer Networking Technology: CISCO
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Emergency Services
Forensic Science
Medical and Health Care
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Vehicle Services
Hospitality Management
Mentor – Seminar
Mentor – Field Experience
Music Production