graduation requirements

Mission Statement

All graduates of Lake Park Audubon School will be able to function effectively as purposeful thinkers, effective communicators, self-directed learners, productive group participants and responsible adults.

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Phone: 218-238-5916

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Table of Contents

Course Requirements for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1

Recommended Classes For College Bound Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Credits Needed for Class Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Programs and Course Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Business Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

Family & Consumer Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

Industrial Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14

Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

LAKE PARK AUDUBON HIGH SCHOOL

ARTS CREDIT: 4 quarters are required in grades 9-12

Music, Band, Art, Architecture & Interior Design, Graphic Productions or Graphic Communications

BUSINESS EDUCATION: 2 quarters of Business Education are required in grades 10-12

Business/Personal Law (2 quarters), Entertainment Marketing, or Personal Finance (2 quarters),

ENGLISH:

Language Arts 9 is required in grade 9

Sophomore English required in grade 10

Advanced Placement English by Teacher Recommendation only in Grade 11

College English – Grade 12 – student must pass entrance test

1 Year of an English block in Grades 11 & 12 if not taking AP English or College English

Block #1

Applied Comm

English Essentials

Block #2

Research Writing

Literary Drama

Block #3

Shakespeare

Creative Writing

Block #4

Mass Communications

Mass Communications

Poetry

English Lit.

21 st Century Literature Authors

Communication & Literature Composition

Mass Communications

Mass Communications

NOTE : Language Arts 9, Sophomore English, AP English and College English meet requirements for one year.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE:

Family Living (2 quarters, meets half of high school health requirement)

MATHEMATICS:

1 Year of Algebraic Functions with Probability or Geometry is required in Grade 9

1 Year of, Algebra II, Applied Algebra II, Applied Geometry or Geometry is required in Grade 10

1 Year of Algebra II, Applied Algebra II, Applied Geometry, AP Calculus or College Algebra/College Trig in Grade 11

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH:

3 Quarters of Physical Education and 1 Quarter of Health required in grade 9

2 Quarters of Health and 2 Quarters of Physical Education are required in grade 10

SCIENCE:

1 Year of Physical Science required in grade 9

1 Year of Biology required in grade 10

1 Year of Chemistry or Fundamental Chemistry required in grade 11

SOCIAL STUDIES:

1 Year of World History 9 required in grade 9

1 Year of U.S. History required in grade 10

1 Semester of World Geography or College Geography, 1 Semester of US Government/Civics or College

Government required in grade 11

1 Semester of Economics required in grade 11

9 th GRADE:

1 Trimester each of Industrial Tech 9, Living Skills 9, and Introduction to Computer Applications

** Students who are taking the complete college preparatory offerings in mathematics and science may be exempted from these requirements if it meets with the approval of the secondary guidance counselor. Electives may be substituted for required classes for students transferring from another state.

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RECOMMENDED CLASSES FOR COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS

Subject

English

8 credits (4 years)

Math

6 to 8 credits

(3 to 4 years)

Science

6 to 8 credits

(3 to 4 years)

Social Studies

6 credits (3 years)

Other Key Courses

Classes

 literature

 writing/composition

 speech

 algebra

 geometry

 algebra II

 functions, probability, stats

 calculus

 biology

 chemistry or physics

 earth/space sciences, advanced biology, advanced chemistry or physics

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U.S. History



U.S. Government

 economics

 world history



1 more credit in the above or other areas

You may also need 8 additional credits from the above core or these electives:



Foreign languages (2 – 3 years)

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Visual & performing arts (art, music, dance, or drama)



Computers (computer applications or programming)

Other challenging courses could include economics, psychology, statistics, science, communications, research projects and independent projects.

Grade Level Placement for Senior High:

Freshman:

Junior:

Senior:

Completion of 8

11.25 – 17.00 credits

17.25 and up th grade and 0 to 5.00 credits

Sophomore:

5.25 – 11.00 credits

A total of at 24 credits are required for graduation from Lake Park Audubon .

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Post-Secondary Admission Criteria

Post-Secondary Admissions

Students planning to attend either a technical college or university must pay very careful attention to admission requirements prior to selecting their high school courses. Admission requirements vary considerable depending upon the college or university that the student plans to attend and the major field of study that he/she plans to pursue. It is essential that students and parent(s)/guardian(s) check specific college entrance requirements with the college you plan to attend. Admissions paperwork must be done through the secondary counselor.

College Entrance Tests

Most college/universities require either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) as a college entrance exam. Most colleges in the Midwest prefer the ACT, however, all Minnesota four-year colleges require the

ACT. It is recommended that students take the ACT and/or the SAT in the spring of their junior year. This gives them the opportunity to retake the test(s) as needed for admission, scholarships, and early decision programs. Additionally, the

NCAA requires ACT or SAT scores to participate in freshman athletics at Division I/II colleges and some selective colleges also require SAT II (subject test) and/or the ACT writing test. Questions concerning which test to take should be addressed to your school counselor.

Programs and Course Offerings

Advanced Placement Program

The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program is an opportunity for students to pursue college level studies while still in secondary school and to receive advanced placement credit. By challenging and stimulating students, the AP

Program provides access to high quality education by accelerating learning, rewarding achievement and enhancing both high school and college programs.

Benefits of Advanced Placement Classes

The AP Program benefits students in many different ways. Here are a few examples:



Students may receive college credit or placement for satisfactory test scores.

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Students learn now to manage their time while dealing with college level work.

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Students improve their chances of being accepted by the college of their choice.

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AP courses encourage critical and creative thought and fine tunes analytical skills.

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Students maybe granted sophomore standing in college.

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Students study material in greater depth and develop independent study skills.

Advanced Placement Courses in the Lake Park-Audubon Schools

AP Calculus AP Literature & Composition

Articulation Program

The Articulation Program coordinates the linking of to or more educations systems within a community to help students make a smooth transition from one level to another without experiencing delays, duplication of courses, loss of credit, or the need to prove competency through a post-secondary testing requirement.

Lake Park Audubon School provides the opportunity for students to receive credit for courses taken in high school in order that competency mastery need not be repeated at certain post-secondary schools. Articulated courses at Lake Park-

Audubon are AP Foods and AP Nutrition.

College Level Examination Program

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a College Board program that allows students to earn college credit by demonstrating their mastery of college-level material in introductory subjects. CLEP exams do not relate to a specifically designed college-level course taught in high school. Rather, CLEP exams test mastery of college-level material acquired through a variety of ways – such as through general academic instruction, significant independent study, or extra curricular work. Typically, CLEP candidates study on their own for the examinations. As such, CLEP does not offer a professional development component or a curriculum associated with the examinations. There are 34 CLEP examinations: 2,900 colleges and universities have CLEP credit-granting and/or placement policies. CLEP examinations are administered at

1,300 college test centers throughout the United States. Any student interested in the CLEP program should see the secondary guidance counselor for further information.

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NCAA FRESHMAN – ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Core Courses

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NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses.

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For students enrolling on or after August 1, 2016, NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become “locked in” at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

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Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to compete

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NCAA Division II currently requires 16 core courses. See the chart below. Beginning August 1, 2018, to become a full or partial qualifier for Division II, All college-bound student-athletes must complete the 16 core course requirement.

Test Scores

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Division I has a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA).

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Division II currently requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

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The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math scores. The writing section of the SAT is not used.

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The ACT score used for NCAA is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, math, reading and science.

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When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center Code of 999 to ensure all

SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade Point Average

 Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NC Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center’s website

( www.eligibilitycenter.org

). Only courses that appear on your school’s approved List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA.

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Be sure you look at your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses on the Eligibility Center’s Web site to make certain that courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The Web site is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

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Division I core GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300.

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The current Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000. Division II core GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2018 , is 2.200.



The minimum Division II core GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice as a partial qualifier on or after

August 1, 2018, is 2.000.



Remember, the NCAA core GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only .

DIVISION I

16 Core-Course Rule

16 Core Courses:



4 years of English.

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3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

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2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).

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1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

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2 years of social science.

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4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

DIVISION II

14 CORE COURSE RULE

16 Core Courses:



3 years of English



2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

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2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school.

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3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

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2 years of social science.

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4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LAKE PARK AUDUBON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2015-16

ART

Lake Park Audubon requires one credit of art in grades 9-12. Art credits include all art classes, band, choir, graphic communication, graphic productions and architecture & interior design.

Course # Credit Course Title

0104 ¼ Drawing

0107

9260

9270

¼

½

½

Painting I

Sculpture

Ceramics

9410

9548

1

½

Yearbook

Digital Photo

Prerequisite

None

None

None

None

None

None

9913 1 World Art None

0104 – Drawing –

Fulfills ¼ of art credit required for graduation

Grade Level – 10-12 Quarter, ¼ credit Prerequisite: None

Grade

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

Students will learn to concentrate on the art of drawing what you see and not what you think you see to develop hand eye coordination. Students will use a variety of materials and methods including pencil, ink, charcoal, oil, pastel, etc. Students will use contour to define shape and shading to create volume and look at freehand perspective and reduction scratchboards.

0107 – Painting –

Fulfills ¼ of art credit required for graduation


Students will investigate the medium of paint primarily through the use of watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Original paintings with subject matter including portraiture, landscapes, and still life will be explored. Color theory, artistic movements, and art history will also be studied to broaden the student’s knowledge of art appreciation and creation.

9260 – Sculpture – Fulfills ½ of art credit required for graduation

Grade Level – 10-12 Semester , ½ credit Prerequisite: None

Students will learn to work with three-dimensional mediums such as paper, wire, soapstone, paper mache, and clay.

Original projects will be created such as a self-portrait, a sculpture depicting Metamorphosis, and mobiles.

9270 – Ceramics – Fulfills ½ of art credit required for graduation


Students will explore the infinite possibilities of clay through the use of the pinch, coil, slab and wheel techniques. Students will have the opportunity to make cups and bowls on the wheel as well as hand built projects. Some painting will be done using glaze point and students will learn about the firing process. Projects can be abstract and reflect the student’s personality.

9548 – Digital Photo –

Fulfills 1/2 of art credit required for graduation


Students will learn the basics of digital photography and how the computer can be used to alter an image. Students will work with technology downloading photos, using the Photoshop program, scanners and USB drives. Students will learn composition thru still imagery and creation of new artworks using collage.

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9410 – Yearbook –

Fulfills art credit required for graduation

Grade Level – 10-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: None

9913 – World Art –


Grade Level – 10-12 Semester 1 (½) or Full Year (1) Prerequisite: None

Students will examine visual arts from around the world in a variety of forms and in their historical and cultural context. Students will explore the art making process using many different mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking.

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Lake Park Audubon requires Computer Applications and one-half credit of any business elective for graduation.


0200 ½ or 1 Accounting

9286

9318

9326

½ Marketing

½ or 1 Business & Personal Law

½ Personal Finance

Prerequisite/Required

None – Fulfills requirement




9527

9944

9945

1/3

½

½

Intro. to Computer Applications

Civil & Criminal Law

Intro to Gaming

None - Required



0200 – Accounting –

Fulfills business requirement for graduation


Grade

11-12

10-12

10-12

11-12

9

10-12

10-12

A student will use financial systems and basic accounting principles to demonstrate accounting procedures used in a sole proprietorship and partnership.

9286 – Marketing –


Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: None

Marketing is the process of developing, promoting, and di stributing products to satisfy customers’ needs and wants.

Students will master key marketing concepts covered in the text, workbooks, lectures/discussions, and media sources.

Marketing activities are all those associated with identifying the particular wants and needs of a target market of customers, and then going a out satisfying those customers better than the competitors. This involves doing market research on customers, analyzing their needs, and then making strategic decisions about product design, pricing, promotion and distribution. At the end of the semester, students will be expected to form a marketing plan for a given product and use the knowledge gained from class to effectively place their product into the marketplace. Students will be evaluated through class involvement, assignments, and tests, along with various marketing based project.

9318 – Business & Personal Law –



A student shall demonstrate understanding of the foundations, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizenship including how the United States government, as established by the Constitution, embodies the principles and ideas of a formal and informal structures within which interest groups exercise power.

9326 – Personal Finance –

Fulfills business requirement for graduation:


This course will inform students how individual choices influence occupational goals and future earning potential. Real world topics covered will be income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. Students will design personal household budgets utilizing checking and savings accounts, gain knowledge in finance, debit and credit management, and evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions leading to financial independence.

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9527 - Introduction to Computer Applications – Required for Grade 9

Grade Level – 9 Trimester, 1/3 credit Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Computer Applications is a one trimester required course designed to familiarize students with computers and their applications. It also emphasizes the use of computers and technology throughout high school, college, and future careers.

Students will learn fundamental concepts of computer software and become familiar with a variety of computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia presentations. Students will investigate Internetbased applications and work with email.

9944 – Criminal & Civil Law –



A student shall demonstrate understanding of the foundations, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizenship including how the United States government, as established by the Constitution, embodies the principles and ideas of a formal and informal structures within which interest groups exercise power.

9945 – Intro to Gaming –



An introductory course to game design and development that engages students in project-based learning. From the first lessons to the last lesson students navigate through guided tutorials building 5 NEW games! Beyond building games, students learn the components of how gaming is used in the "real" world, what goes into designing good games, what separates good games from bad games, the gaming and engineering design cycle, and much more.

ELECTIVES


9107 1 Teacher Aide

9107 – Teachers Aide –

Not required for graduation

Grade Level – 12 Year, 1 credit


Counselor/Teacher Approval

Grade

12

Prerequisite: Counselor/Teacher approval

Student must be pre-approved by counselor and the teacher. Student will receive a Pass/Fail that will not count in the

GPA instead of a letter grade.

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ENGLISH

Lake Park Audubon students must earn at least four credits in English in grades 9-12 (at least one per year).


0304

0306

0309

0336

0343

0351

0358

¼

¼

¼

¼

¼

¼

¼

Applied Communications

Composition

Creative Writing

Classics

English Literature

Shakespeare

Authors

0359

0339

0390

9104

9238

9282

9530

9531

9373

9374

9541

9912

9933

9934

9935

9946

9947

1

¼

1

1

¼

¼

¼

¼

¼

¼

1

¼

½

¼

¼

½

½

Sophomore English

Poetry

Language Arts 9

AP English

Research Writing

English Essentials

Literary Theory

Literary Drama

Discourse

Expository Writing

Mass Communications

Communication Arts

College English I

College English II

College English III

21 st Century Literature

Communication & Literature










None - Fulfills requirement

None – Required

Teacher Approval – Fulfills req.







None

None

None

None

– Fulfills requirement


Test/AP English

Test/AP English

Test/AP English

– Fulfills require





Grade

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

10

11-12

9

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

12

12

12

11-12

11-12

9933, 9934, 9935 – College English I, II, III –

Fulfills one year of language arts credits required for graduation

Grade Level – 12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Pass Entrance Test/AP English

This class is concerned with the communication of ideas, first through the practical experience of writing and second through examining lasting literary works.

The composition component of this class includes emphasis on organization of ideas focusing specifically on thesis statements and coherence and unity as integral parts of writing. It goes without saying that mechanical and grammatical elements are important.

Literature during this course will include the examinations of short stories, poetry and plays as to the structure, style, and expression of ideas as well as other basic ingredients. It will also include the study of classical and modern day essays for use as models in students’ own writing.

9104 – AP English –

Fulfills one year of language arts credits required for graduation

Grade Level – 11-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Advanced Placement English and Literature and Composition is an accelerated English class with the prerequisites of at least a “B” in your previous semester of English and your sophomore English teacher’s approval. In May, students will have the opportunity to take a national exam to earn transferable college credit. It is recommended but not required that you take this course if you plan to take college English as a senior

0304 – Applied Communications – Fulfills ¼ of language arts credits required for graduation


Communications is a course in the study of communication, particularly the process or act of communicating; the actual message or messages communicated; and the study of the process of communicating.

The course will emphasize the dynamics of interpersonal, small group, large group and mass communications as well as verbal, nonverbal and listening skills.

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0306- Composition I – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits needed for graduation


Composition I builds on the development of writing skills emphasized in sophomore English. Emphasis will be upon the creations of strong introductions and conclusions and the various styles of paragraph development.

0309 – Creative Writing – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts required for graduation


Students will be given the opportunity to write in various genres, including short story, poetry, and others. Class time will be used for writing, constructive criticism, editing and rewriting.

0343 – English Literature – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


A chronological study of works and genres from early writings to modern English writers.

0351 – Shakespeare – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Our study of Shakespeare will begin with the background of the man himself and include discussions of the controversy surrounding his authorship. The Renaissance era and the influences of the monarchy will also be studied. The reading list includes, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Nights Dream, etc. Students will learn the following skills: analysis, criticism, and literary.

0358 – Authors – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Celebrated and award-winning authors will fill every hour of this reading credit. The emphasis will be on short stories, dramas and a novel. Students will learn the background and individual writing style unique to each author.

0359 – Sophomore English –

Required for graduation

Grade Level – 10 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: None

Sophomore English will be required of all sophomores. This full-year course will provide students with a convenient

“package” of literature, basic skills, composition, and speaking/listening units. Students will read several novels, including

HUCKLEBERRY FINN. They will experiment with several research methods, and then complete and edit a research paper.

In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of preparing and delivering speeches and will have the opportunity to practice and further develop these skills.

0339 – Poetry – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


This course will be a study of the poetry of the world. In addition to a variety of multi-cultural selections, it will include an introduction to the literary device and structural mechanics of the genre. Students will, of course, be inspired to write their own verse as well. The class may be taken as a reading or writing credit.

0390 – Language Arts 9 –



Language Arts 9 reinforces and further develops speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills. Various genres (novels, non-fiction, plays, short stories, folklore, and poetry) are studied. Speaking and listening skills are practiced and improved through oral reading in formal and informal situations. The major emphasis in writing focuses on the five paragraph essay, in preparation for the state required composition test at grade 9. Creative writing and email etiquette are also incorporated into the course. Parts of speech are reviewed, and vocabulary, spelling, and mechanics are stressed throughout the course.

Students will learn the following skills:

1. Recognition and analysis of the elements of literature

2. Knowledge of the forms and functions of various genres

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3. Understanding of recurrent themes and motifs in literature

4. Expressiveness in reading

5. Accuracy and attentiveness in listening behavior

6. Recognition of prefixes, suffixes, and bases

7. Understanding of context cues

8. Rules for writing various types of digital communication

9. Identification of parts of speech

10. Vocabulary, spelling, and mechanics.

9238 – Research Writing – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Research Writing is a class where students learn researching techniques. Much of the time is spent in the media center determining source credibility and finding references. Research projects will be reference using MLA and APA styles.

0309 – Creative Writing – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts required for graduation


Students will be given the opportunity to write in various genres, including short story, poetry, and others. Class time will be used for writing, constructive criticism, editing and rewriting.

9282 –English Essentials – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Students in English Essentials will practice writing effectively. According the summary for Learning Area Two this means writing with a clear focus, appropriate language, varied and complex sentence structure, careful organization, correctly applied conventions of written English, and coherence.

9931 – Literary Drama – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Beginning with the history of the genre, students will follows a timeline to modern theater and drama while applying critical/analytical thinking stills to elements such as plot, character, setting theme and style.

9373 – Discourse – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Students will enhance their reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing skills by examining the techniques unique to several modes of communication, both verbal and non-verbal. Writing and delivery/presentation strategies will be emphasized.

9374 – Expository Writing – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


The object of this course is to train students in techniques of college-level reading and writing. Students will draft, critique, and revise their work, engage in peer editing and gain the necessary skills to be competent in entry-level English courses.

9541 – Mass Communications – Fulfills one credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Advanced Mass Communications will be the study of multiple mediums/genres, including:

Print: Novels, plays, poetry, short stories, essays, newspapers and magazines. Students will also be composing elements of both fiction and non-fiction of their own.

Television: Broadcast journalism, advertising, feature stories and public speaking. Once this genre is thoroughly analyzed, students will create their own productions.

Film: Students will be engaged in the analysis of the literary elements of film. They will also produce documentaries and entertainment shorts suitable for public viewing.

This course will meet the required standards of ready, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and media literacy.

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9912 – Communication Arts – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Theory and practice in communicating in human relationships. Focus will be on communication and understanding how individual and group oriented activities influence an audience.

9946 – 21 st Century Literature – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


This course is all about compact literature. Students will read and discuss the art of short stories, vignettes, and essays - it's all about conveying big concepts with very few words. Students will be exposed to a wide range of diverse literature and authors, and will study, in depth, the elements of fiction.

9947 – Communication and Literature – Fulfills ¼ credit of language arts credits required for graduation


Students will begin the course studying the elements of storytelling through podcasts and other technology. Over the course of the quarter, students will research personal and local stories and fables through a variety of different mediums.

Final project: tell your story in a podcast

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

Lake Park Audubon students must take Living Skills 9 and Family Living in grade 11 or 12.


0708

0795

9319

9321

9322

9323

9375

9376

9401

9502

½

1/3

½

¼

½

½

½

½

¼

¼

Family Living

Living Skills 9

Child Psychology & Development

AS Chef Prep

International Foods

Architecture & Interior Design

AACC Nutrition

Food Science

Introductory Foods Preparation

Culinary Arts




None (offered alternate years)



Fulfill

None

None

None

None s ½ art credit

– fulfills ½ science elective

– fulfills ½ science elective

0708 – Family Living –


Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Junior High Living Skills

Grade

11-12

9

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

10-12

This course addresses the identification and management of personal resources and family finances to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, and maintenance factors. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of individual and family issues. Topics include analysis of personal standards, needs, aptitudes and goals; personal decision making; personal finance topics such as making money, banking, saving and investing, managing credit, managing risks and insurance; financial planning for daily needs now and for the future; integrating family, community, and career responsibilities into personal and family financial planning; consumer choices, rights, and responsibilities, and decision making related to meeting personal and family goals for nutrition and wellness, clothing, housing, and transportation. In addition, the study of infant care, financial and emotional responsibilities as parents will be applied as the

“Real Care” infant simulator will be sent home to authenticate the parenting experience.

This course is required for all students regardless of their career cluster of pathway, in order to build skills needed for assuming their roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members and in family and community settings as a core part of the Lake Park-Audubon graduation requirements.

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0795 – Living Skills 9 –



Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) at the 9 th grade level prepares students to begin their journey toward becoming independent, productive citizens. The Middle School Curriculum includes standards for 5 units of study that are essential for ALL students:



Life and Careers



Financial Literacy



Nutrition and Wellness



Human Development



Relationships

It is the aim of Family and Consumer Sciences courses that all students increase their ability to act responsibly and productively, work cooperatively, apply concepts of balancing school/work and family, create solutions to critical and emergent issues, utilize technology effectively in personal and family settings, and maintain healthy lifestyles. Family and

Consumer Sciences provide the bridges needed by all students to deal with life issues. Examples of projects in this class include: career resume and research packet, checking account project, purchasing a car, auto insurance, basic meal preparation, and a human development and health unit. This course is required for all students as a part of the Lake Park

Audubon graduation standards.

9319 – Child Psychology & Development –

Not required for graduation (offered alternate years)


This class addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of individual and family issues. The focus is on research-based nurturing and parenting practices and skills, including brain development research, that support positive development of children. Topics include consideration of the roles, responsibilities and challenges of parenthood; prenatal development; preparation for birth; the birth process; meeting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and cultural growth and developmental needs of infants and children; impacts of heredity, environment, and family and societal crisis on development of the child; meeting children ’s needs for food, clothing, shelter, and care giving; caring for children with special needs; parental resources, services, and agencies; and career awareness. Applications through authentic settings such as volunteer experiences, lesson planning, lesson implementation and service learning in early childhood centers are incorporated. This course is recommended for all students regardless of their career cluster or pathway to build basic parenting skills and is especially appropriate for students with interest in human services and education-related careers. Minnesota State Community and Technical College

(3) credit course.*pending approval 2007(CDEV 1105)

9321 - AS Chef Prep –



Prepares students for occupations and higher education programs of study related to the entire spectrum of careers in the food industry, including (but not limited to) food production and services; food science, dietetics, and nutrition; and hospitality and tourism. Instruction and intensive laboratory experiences may include commercial applications of principles of nutritious, aesthetic, and sanitary selection, purchasing, storage, preparation, and service of food and food products; using and maintaining related tools and equipment; managing operations in food service, food science, or hospitality establishments requirements. Intensive laboratory experiences with commercial applications are a required component of this course of study. Students will prepare, sample and evaluate pastry, cake, candy, bread, vegetable, fruit and sandwiches in a lab setting.

9322 – International Foods –



Students will learn advanced food preparation techniques. Opportunities will be provided to plan, prepare and evaluate a variety of international foods. Appreciation of the differences in international cuisines and the historical and geographical reasons for these differences will be emphasized. Countries studied will include: Germany, Scandinavian, Asian, Greece,

Italy, France, Mexico, Middle Eastern, and Great Britain. Guest speakers, and field trips will be used to enhance the learning experience. This course is encouraged for anyone who has a passion for culinary arts, food preparation, and learning about the differences between our “American” food culture and other country’s cultures that have helped us develop the food customs and rituals that we have today.

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9323– Architecture & Interior Design –



This course addresses selecting and planning living environments to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle. Economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, maintenance, and aesthetic factors are considered. The project-based approach in this course utilizes a 3 Dimensional Computer Assisted Design and

Drafting program to encourage higher level thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes to integrate housing and interior design content. Topics to be studied include: housing styles, locations, zones, restrictions, and ownership options; managing resources; contemporary housing issues, environmental and energy issues; impacts of technology; housing to meet special needs; elements and principles of design related to interiors, housing, and architecture; creating functional, safe, and aesthetic spaces; historical aspects and contemporary trends in housing, interiors, furniture, and appliances; exploration of housing-related careers.

This course is recommended for any student for enrichment and as a foundation for students with interests in any career or profession related to housing, interiors, and furnishings. Several field trips will study the current design trends in the housing market. It is recommended as a core component of the Minnesota Graduation Standards in Art.

9375 – AACC Nutrition – Fulfills ½ science elective credit


Ever wonder why you have leg cramps at night or why your skin is dry or even why you may suffer from anxiety or forgetfulness? You may have a nutrient deficiency. The basic principles of human nutrition are studied, covering composition, food sources, and requirements for nutrients. Emphasis is on physiological function of nutrients and application of basic principles to an individual ’s well being through a study in diet analysis. Students will study alternatives and substitutions of common foods and prepare modified recipes making healthier choices. Student will sample and study the labels of many different ty pes of foods new on the market making nutritional claims such as “sports and energy drinks, energy bars, water enhancements, and low caloric snacks”. This course is strongly encouraged for anyone considering a medical field including culinary arts, dietetics, sports medicine, dental hygienist, nursing, and other related medical fields that require an introduction nutrition class. Minnesota State Community and Technical College (3) credit course (BIOL

2202).

9376 – Food Sciences –

Fulfills ½ science elective credit


How do they make yogurt and cheese? Why does yeast make bread rise? Why do foods taste different when you have a cold? The answers to these and many more questions will be answered in this class, supported by a National Science

Foundation grant. Developed and tested on 12 high school and 5 middle school food science classes in the Minneapolis area, this class involves many hands-on labs that students will research, experiment on, and record findings for. Students will at times, intentionally ruin a recipe in experiments trying to prove or disprove a scientific theory. Fermentation, sensory science, equipment and safety, biochemistry, and biotechnology skills will be applied in everyday food production topics.

As a part of food scientific theories, yogurt, ice cream, root beer, yeast bread, and chocolate chip cookies will be a part of the food science lab experiments. One of the final projects will be a study of farm-to-table cycle, related careers, and a pizza lab.

9401 – Introductory Foods Preparation


Does it really matter if I use baking soda v. baking powder? How can I prepare a simple, healthy meal with only a small appliance? How do I plan a healthy menu on a limited budget? If you have an interest in “eating” food, but you have limited skills in planning and preparing meals, this may be the class for you. Students will have the opportunity to prepare several simple one-dish foods using several small appliances such as an electric skillet, fry pan, waffle iron, and quesadilla maker.

In addition, students will learn how to use a microwave for foods other than popcorn and reheating leftovers. Students will apply basic food preparation skills including proper sanitation methods, nutrition, and staying on a budget. All six food pyramid groups will be emphasized in the lab plans. Students will be involved in several food lab activities. In the final project, students will be preparing a meal plan this is nutritious, attractive, tasteful, and yet stays within a limited budget.

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9502 – Culinary Arts –



Prepares students for occupations and higher education programs of study related to the entire spectrum of careers in the food industry, including (but not limited to) food production and services; food science, dietetics, and nutrition; and hospitality and tourism. Instruction and intensive laboratory experiences may include commercial applications of principles of nutritious, aesthetic, and sanitary selection, purchasing, storage, preparation, and service of food and food products; using and maintaining related tools and equipment; managing operations in food service, food science, or hospitality establishments requirements. Intensive laboratory experiences with commercial applications are a required component of this course of study. Students will prepare, sample and evaluate pastry, cake, candy, bread, vegetable, fruit and sandwiches in a lab setting.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Course #

0428

0460

9024

9080

9085

9267

Credit

½

1/3

½

½

½

½

Course Title

Intro to Cad

Industrial Tech 9

Engineering Tech

Graphic Communications

Graphic Productions

IT Essentials


None – fulfills computer credit (alt)


None (alternate years)

None

None

None

– fulfills ½ art credit

– fulfills ½ art credit

– fulfills computer credit (alt)

9542

9543

1

1

Metal Working

Construction I – 2 hour block

Construction II – 2 hour block

None

None

9544

9547

1

½ Woodworking

None

None

0428 – Intro to Cad –

Fulfills Computer requirement for graduation (offered alternate years)


Grade

11-12

9

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

This class will study and identify the components of a CAD system. Students will learn the following skills: development of

CAD drawing skills, and use of CAD software to create a wide variety of documents.

0460 – Industrial Technology 9 –



This class will concentrate on the areas of manufacturing and production. Students will learn the proper and safe use of many tools and machines. They will design, Manufacture, package, and sell a product. Woodworking will be included.

9024 - Engineering Tech –

Not required for graduation (offered alternated years)


Students manipulate tools, materials and machines to solve real world engineering problems using prototypes and models, testing apparatuses, computer modeling and simulations. Students will learn the following skills: create an original demonstration, and the proper use of layout materials, graphics and charts.

9080 – Graphics Communications – Fulfills ½ of art credit required for graduation


Students will produce graphic and electronic media as they explore techniques used to apply technology in communicating information and ideas.

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9085 – Graphics Products – Fulfills ½ of art credit required for graduation


Students will produce graphic and electronic media as they explore techniques used to apply technology in communicating information and ideas. Students will learn the following skills: learn to work safely with communication technologies, use of interpersonal skills as they relate to communications, identify and apply methods of information acquisition and utilization, basic skills in communications, mathematics, and science appropriate to communication, understand communication systems and their complex interrelationships, identify, organize, plan and allocate communication resources, and identify individual interests and aptitudes as they relate to a meaningful career choice.

9267 – IT Essentials –

Fulfills computer credit required for graduation (offered alternate years)


Students will perform general maintenance and repair of computer software and hardware.

9542 – Metal Working –

Fulfills 1 elective credit

Grade Level – 11-12 Yr, 1 credit Prerequisite: None

Basic metal fabricating through cutting and welding techniques.

9543 – Construction I –

Fulfills 1 elective credit – 2 hour block


This course explores opportunities available in construction-related trades, such as carpentry, masonry, air condition/refrigeration and plumbing. Students learn processes involved in construction projects and may engage in a variety of small projects. These courses emphasize responsibilities, qualifications, work environment, rewards, and career paths within the field.

9544 – Construction II –

Fulfills 1 elective credit – 2 hour block

Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Construction I

This course develops basic knowledge and skills required for construction of commercial, residential and institutional structures. They provide experiences and information regarding construction-related occupations such as carpentry, cabinetmaking, bricklaying, electrical trades, plumbing and concrete masonry. Activities include reading blueprints, preparing building sites, starting foundations, erecting structures, installing utilities, finishing surfaces, and maintenance.

9547 – Woodworking – Fulfills ½ elective credit


This class will study the proper and safe use of woodworking machines. Basic assignments in jointery, design, and finishing will lead to a project of the student’s choosing to apply methods learned. The class will also concentrate on intermediate skills in machine woodworking. Students will be encouraged to construct a high quality furniture item using upto-date methods of construction and various materials.

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MATHEMATICS

Lake Park Audubon students must earn three credits in mathematics in grades 9-12.

Course #

0500

0501

0510

0530

9288

9293

9377

9405

9416

9545

Credit

1

1

1

1

½

½

1

1

1

1

Course Title

Algebra II

Algebra I

Geometry

AP Calculus

College Algebra

College Trig

Alg. Functions with Probability

Applied Geometry

Applied Algebra II

Functions, Probability & Stats


Geometry – Fulfills 1 credit

Required – Fulfills 1 credit

Algebra 1 – Fulfills 1 credit

Pre-Calculus – Fulfills 1 credit

Test/Algebra II – Fulfills ½ credit

Test/Algebra II – Fulfills ½ credit

None – Fulfills 1 credit (Int. I)

Algebraic Func - Fulfills 1 credit

Geom/Appl Geom

Algebra II

– Fulfills 1 credit

– Fulfills 1 credit

9914 1 Intermediate Algebra Fulfills 1 credit

0500 – Algebra II –

Fulfills one credit of mathematic requirements for graduation

Grade Level – 9-10 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I

Grade

9-10

9-10

9-10

11-12

11-12

11-12

9-10

10-11

11-12

11-12

This course covers the structure of the real number system, solving equations, problems, graphing, imaginary and complex numbers, conic sections, logarithms, selected topics in probability and statistics, and the study of sequences and series.

This course is a pre-requisite for students wanting to take trigonometry or calculus.

0510 – Geometry –


Grade Level – 9-10 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I or Integrated II

This course covers the elements of geometry, angles, lines and planes. These are used to develop and prove theorems about congruent and similar polygons. A short section on geometric constructions is included. Coordinate geometry is extended.

0530 – AP Calculus –


Grade Level – 12 Year, 1credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and Algebra II

This course will develop the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and provide experience with it methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and problems being expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically and verbally. Students will study differentiating and integrating skills and use these skills to solve application problems. Students may take the Advanced Placement exam at the end of the course, to seek credit or placement or both, from institutions of higher learning.

9288 – College Algebra –


Grade Level – 11-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Pass Accuplacer/Algebra II

This class is a study of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Also included is the study of linear systems and matrices.

9293 – College Trig –


Grade Level – 11-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Pass Accuplacer/Algebra II

This class is a study of trig functions, analytic trigonometry, vectors, sequences, probability and analytic geometry.

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9377 – Algebraic Functions with Probability –



Explores quadratic, rational and exponential functions, and solving higher order expressions. In probability we will include working with samples, conditional probability, and dependent & independent events.

9405 – Applied Geometry –


Grade Level – 10-11 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebraic Functions

Applied Geometry is the study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional space. Topics such as points, lines, angles, reflections. circles, polygons, and similarity are covered along with algebraic items such as surface area, volume, size change, and basic trigonometry. This course will exclude proofs and not meant for university bound students.

9416 – Applied Algebra II –


Grade Level – 11-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Geometry or Applied Geometry

This course covers the structure of the real number system, solving equations, problems, graphing, imaginary and complex numbers, conic sections, logarithms, selected topics in probability and statistics, and the study of sequences and series.

This course is a pre-requisite for students wanting to take trigonometry or calculus.

9545 – Functions, Probability & Stats –


Grade Level – 10-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course covers trigonometric functions, circular functions, and their graphs. This course also includes vectors and vector applications. Students will learn the following skills: trigonometric functions – both circular and triangle applications, identities and conditional equations, vectors and complex numbers, and review and extension of conic sections.

9914 – Intermediate Algebra –


Grade Level – 10-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite:

The course will cover the basic structure and operations of the real number system and equation and problem solving within the real number system.

MUSIC


0601 1 Varsity Choir – Full Time

0602

0611

0612

½

1

½

Varsity Choir

Varsity Band – Full Time

Varsity Band

– Half-time

– Half-time


None – Fulfills arts credit

None – Fulfills ½ arts credit

None – Fulfills arts credit

None – Fulfills ½ arts credit

0601 – Varsity Choir –


0602 – Varsity Choir – Half-time – Fulfills ½ art credit required for graduation


Grade

9-12

9-12

9-12

9-12

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

a. Students sing accurately and with good breath control throughout their singing ranges, alone and in small and large ensembles

b. Students sing with expression and technical accuracy a repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of

2, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory

c. Students sing music representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for the work being performed

d. Student sings music written in two and three parts

e. Students who participate in a choral ensemble sing with expression and technical accuracy a varies repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory.

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0611 – Varsity Band –


0612 – Varsity Band – Half-time –

Fulfill s ½ art credit required for graduation


Varsity Band is a music performance course. Varsity Band emphasizes the development of the elements of good musicianship through large ensemble, small ensemble and solo study of most eras and genres of music. These elements include tone production, technique and flexibility, intonation, rhythmic facility, performance practice, etc. Band is a cocurricular subject, meaning that performances outside of the regular class time will be required and reflected in the student’s grade. The Minnesota High Standard Arts Creation and Performance, a required standard, will be introduced at the ninth grade level and may be completed in any subsequent year.

Achievement Goals:

1. Perform (alone and with others) with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of

Instrumental literature with a difficulty level of 3 and 4, on a scale of 1 to 6.

2. Perform an appropriate part in an ensemble, demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills.

3. Perform in small ensembles with one student on a part.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Lake Park Audubon students must earn at least one and one-quarter credits in physical education, one-half credit in health and one-half credit in Family Living as part of the health requirement.


9928/1190

9929

¾ 9 th Grade Physical Education

½ Physical Education 10

9220

9930

1170

9546

1/3 Health 9

½ Health 10

1

½

Weightlifting

Wellness/Ind. Sports






None

None

Grade

9

10

9

10

11-12

11-12

9928, 1190 – 9 th Grade Physical Education –


Grade Level – 9 Year, ¾ credit Prerequisite: None

This course concentrates on a development of an appreciation of physical activity through games and recreational activities. Each unit will include: skill development, rules and strategies necessary for each activity. Skills are taught using individual and group activities with units in flag football, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, speed-a-way, volleyball, weight training, gymnastics, basketball and wrestling. Each student is required to have complete physical education clothing and participate regularly.

9929 – Phy. Ed. 10 –


Grade Level – 10 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: None

A variety of units will be covered. Each unit will begin with fundamental skills, knowledge of rules, and resulting in activity.

Some of the units covered will be archery, flag football, soccer, speed-away, softball and physical fitness testing.

Winter quarter activities will include volleyball, basketball, badminton, pickle-ball, ping-pong and rhythms.

9930 – Health 10 –


Grade Level – 10 Semester , ½ credit Prerequisite: None

This is a course which includes the units of mental health (mental illness, stress management and decision-making skills), violence and abuse. This course also explores nutrition (what’s really in those snacks we choose, body image, and eating disorders), the consequences of drug and alcohol use, and human sexuality.

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1170 – Weight Lifting –


Grade Level – 11-12 Year, ½ credit Prerequisite: None

This class is for those students in grades 10-12 who want to improve their overall physical fitness level particularly in the area of increasing muscle size and strength. Instruction will be given on the proper form and technique of many different types of lifts. The students are required to keep a daily log of their weight lifting progress and improvements.

9220 – Health 9 –


Grade Level – 9 Quarter, ¼ credit Prerequisite: None

The objective of this quarter course is to promote wellness and health literacy, while encouraging positive behaviors. We will discuss numerous topics that should encourage you to make healthy decisions. Topic areas include healthy lifestyles, communication skills, physical fitness, body systems and injuries, drug and alcohol.

9546 – Wellness/Ind. Sports –



This class is for those students in grades 10-12 who want to improve their overall physical fitness. The class will include weight lifting, cardio and individual sports.

SCIENCE

Lake Park Audubon students must earn at least three credits in science in grades 9-12.


0801 1 Biology

0811

0821

9285

9283

9284

9378

9532

9539

9540

1

1

½

½

1

1

1

½

½

Chemistry

Physics

Field Biology

Forensic Science

Human Anatomy

Environmental Science

Physical Science with ESS

College Biology I

College Biology II

9915 1

Grade Level – 10

Fundamental Chemistry

0801 – Biology –


Year, 1 credit



None - Required

Algebra II – Fulfills science credit

None – Fulfills ½ science credit

None – Fulfills ½ science credit

None – Fulfills science credit

None – Fulfills science credit

None - Required

Test/Biology – Fulfills ½ credit

Test/Biiology – Fulfills ½ credit

None – Fulfills chemistry credit

Prerequisite: None

Grade

10

11

12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

11-12

10-12

Biology is a year long course that studies life, the life processes, and the interaction of living things with one another. It emphasizes areas of science terminology, cells and cell theory, genetics, classification of living things and their structure, and function and development of living things.

0811 – Chemistry –

Fulfills one credit of science credits needed for graduation

Grade Level – 11-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I (or currently taking)

Chemistry is a year long course in which students will study the composition and interactions of matter. The year starts with a review of basic principles of elements and a brief history of scientific discoveries. As the year progresses the students will focus on specific properties of atoms and molecules and how they interact during chemical reactions.

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0821 – Physics –

Not required for graduation/fulfills one credit of science requirements required for graduation

Grade Level – 11-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II or instructor’s approval

Any problem that deals with temperature, size, motion, position, shape, or color involves physics. It is the study of all forms of matter, and involves the effect that energy has on principles that govern materials that humans use. Proficiency in trigonometry is important for this course.

0860 – Physical Science –



Physical science is designed to give students an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry and physics. Examples of chemical concepts include atoms and molecules, chemical interactions and classification of matter. Physics concepts include motion, energy, and forces.

9283 – Forensic Science –

Fulfills one-half of science credit

Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Biology

We will deal with the study and application of science to matters of law. Forensic scientists use crime labs to help them examine evidence. The course focuses on both crime scene investigation and laboratory procedures involved with forensics. Fingerprinting, hair analysis, toxicology, and DNA fingerprinting are a few of the topics we cover.

9284 – Human Anatomy –

Fulfills one credit of science credit

Grade Level – 11-12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: B or higher in Biology

Anatomy is the study of internal and external structures and the physical relationship between body parts. Physiology is the study of how living organisms perform their vital functions, and how the body parts work together to create a living organism. Part of this course will involve mammal dissections for comparative value to the human body.

9915 – Fundamentals of Chemistry –

Fulfills one credit of science credits needed for graduation

Grade Level – 11 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Must have teacher approval

Fundamental chemistry is a year long course in which students will study the basic composition and interactions of matter.

9285 – Field Biology –

Fulfills one-half of science credits required for graduation

Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Biology

A comprehensive study of the natural world as it applies to our environmental conditions in Minnesota. This course may involve field identification of wildlife and plants, water quality testing, and study of the relationships between living organisms. Ecology as it relates to biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors.

9378 – Environmental Science –

Fulfills science credit


This course incorporates a wide variety of topics from different areas of scientific study relating to the natural environment- ecosystems, biodiversity, population, land and water use, energy resources and consumption, pollution and global change.

Students will identify some of the most current environmental problems while studying the relationship of living things with the environment. We will explore these topics using the internet, magazines, newspapers, books and laboratory activities.

9532 – Physical Science with ESS –

Required in 9 th grade


Physical Science with Earth Science Standards covers concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science. Concept include: scientific method, measurement, motion, force, work and energy, light, waves, matter, elements of the periodic table, chemical bonding and reactions, acids and bases, the solar system, stars and galaxies

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9539 – College Biology I – Fulfills ½ science credit

Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Pass Accuplacer/Biology

This course is a study of the cellular organization of an organism, its physiology and its genetics. The emphasis on cellular study includes its basic organization, metabolic activities (cellular respiration and photosynthesis), reproduction and heredity. Students will also study organic evolution and ecological interactions. Lab work will include outdoor activities, microscopic work, molecular genetics and genetics principles.

9540 – College Biology II – Fulfills ½ science credit

Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Pass Accuplacer/Biology

The course is a study of the entire animal organism with special emphasis on systems and requirements for life. The anatomy and physiology of animal organ systems are examined as well as plant nutrition, water relations, growth and reproduction. Lab work includes animal dissection and comparative anatomy and physiology. Plant lab work involves plant systems.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Lake Park Audubon students must earn at least three and one-half required credits in social studies .

Course # Credit Course Title Prerequisite/Required

None - Required 9031

9050

9280

9276

9317

9379

1

½

½

1

½

½

½

U.S. History

World Geography

Economics

World History 9

U.S. Government/Civics

College Government

9528 College Geography

0931 – United States History –


Grade Level – 10 Year, 1 credit

None - Required

None - Required



None – fulfills U.S. Gov/Civics

None – fulfills World Geography

Prerequisite: None

Grade

10

11

12

9

11

11-12

11-12

The content of this course begins with the “Age of Discovery” and finishes with post-WWII era. Students will learn how social, political, scientific, economic, and cultural events have shaped the history of the American nation. Students will be provided with a variety of guided and independent practice activities as they relate to the Minnesota academic standards.

0950 – World Geography –

Required for graduation in grade 11


Students will study the physical and human geography of the world specifically the Middle East, Africa, and Southern and

Eastern Asia. Complex topics including the role of the United States in the Middle East, the Isreael-Palestine Conflict, genocide, and the caste system will be examined thoroughly.

9276 – World History 9 –



Throughout the first semester students will examine world civilizations from the ancient through classical periods and up to

1500. During the second semester students will examine the world since 1500; the development of European global supremacy; and the post-European world.

9280 – Economics –



Students will be exposed to both micro and macro economic concepts. Students will discover that vital role that micro and macro economics plays in society. Students will gain a greater understanding of how economics improves the quality of individual and societal decision making, which is a foundation for life-long learning.

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9317 – U.S. Government/Civics –



This course will explore the fundamental principles and political theorists of various forms of government, with special attention being given to democracy. Students will be provided with an in-depth study of the structure and function of local, state and federal systems. The importance of citizenship will emphasized throughout the course.

9379 – College Government –

Fulfills Government/Civics requirement for graduation

Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Accuplacer

TThis college level course, offered through MSCTC of Fergus Falls, provides an analysis of the organization, institutions, and functions of the United States national government.his is a college level class that provides an analysis of the organization, institutions and functions of the United States national government.

9528 – College Geography –

Fulfills World Geography requirement for graduation

Grade Level – 11-12 Semester, ½ credit Prerequisite: Accuplacer

This college level course offered through MSCTC of Fergus Falls. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the spatial relationship of the physical and human elements of our world with an emphasis on the interdependence of nations and peoples. Geography describes the earth's environments and gives character to places through words, maps and graphics, and this course will explore these elements and their contributions to the diversity of world geographics. The student will become aware of how the world and the earth's people interact in local regions and in patterns areound the globe.

SPANISH


1001 1 Spanish I

1011

1021

1

1

Spanish II

Spanish III

1001 – Spanish I –


Grade Level – 10-12 Year, 1 credit


None

Spanish I

Spanish II

Prerequisite: None

Grade

10-12

11-12

12

This class provides an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Through a study of Spanish pronunciation and grammar, students learn basic conversation and writing of simple sentences and paragraphs. Students will learn the four major skills of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The four major skills of language learning are introduced to students: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

1011 – Spanish II –


Grade Level – 11-12 Year, ½1credit Prerequisite: C or above in Spanish I

Develops the student’s ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish to the point of effective communication. A further understanding of the Spanish culture will also be emphasized. Students will be presented more complex themes than introduced in Spanish I and cultural themes will be examined.

1021 – Spanish III –


Grade Level – 12 Year, 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish II

This course will be a continuation of Spanish II. Vocabulary will be extended and more verb tenses will be studied. The focus will be on speaking more Spanish and writing more compositions. Students will learn the following skills: commands, present subjunctive, conversation, vocabulary, and composition writing.

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All graduates of Lake Park Audubon School will be able to function effectively as purposeful thinkers, effective communicators, self-directed learners, productive group participants and responsible adults.

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A total of at 24 credits are required for graduation from Lake Park Audubon .

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ART

BUSINESS EDUCATION

ELECTIVES

ENGLISH

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

MATHEMATICS

MUSIC

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SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

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graduation requirements - Lake Park Audubon Schools

Mission Statement

All graduates of Lake Park Audubon School will be able to function effectively as purposeful thinkers, effective communicators, self-directed learners, productive group participants and responsible adults.

Lake Park Audubon Schools www.lpa.k12.mn.org

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