“Home of the Yellowjackets”
REGISTRATION GUIDE
PERHAM HIGH SCHOOL
200 5th Street SE
PERHAM, MN 56573
218-346-6500
Ehren Zimmerman, Principal
www.perham.k12.mn.us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PERHAM HIGH SCHOOL DATA
GRADUATION & CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
STATE ASSESSMENTS & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
PREPARING FOR SUCCESS IN A MN STATE UNIVERSITY
POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS
TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONSIDERATIONS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS
(Post Secondary Enrollment Options)
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
FOR CHANGING SCHEDULES
TECH PREP AGREEMENTS
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER
SUMMER SCHOOL
COLLEGE SPORTS ELIGIBILITY
M-STATE COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AGRI-SCIENCE EDUCATION
ART
BUSINESS EDUCATION
COMMUNICATION
ENGLISH
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
MATHEMATICS
MUSIC
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCHOOL TO WORK
PEER TUTOR
WORLD LANGUAGES
SPECIAL EDUCATION
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PERHAM HIGH SCHOOL DATA
To provide a quality education through smaller class sizes, utilizing cutting edge technology, hiring highest qualify staff,
and focusing our attention on developing the individual student.
Perham High School will not be just another option, but the choice.
Perham High School is not just brick and mortar. It is about curriculum, students, parents, and the faculty and staff who
administer them. Courses are offered in a wide variety of electives including art, computer sciences, language arts,
Orchestra, Band, Choir, science, speech, Spanish, business, Calculus, and Social Studies. We offer classes for college
credit while attending PHS (up to 45 college credits), Articulated Agreements with Minnesota State College and Technical
Schools in Accounting, Computer Sciences, or Health and First Aid (similar to the college credit). Opportunities exist for
students to learn while they work and earn money through our highly touted Work Occupations elective. The vocational
department provides opportunities for careers in agricultural production, horticulture, mechanics, natural resources, agribusiness, and industrial technology.
The curriculum at Perham High School is second to none, and we pride ourselves on providing opportunities for all
students to expand their horizons through research, study, and extensive co-curricular activities. Teamwork, ownership,
responsibility, communication skills, and mastery of technology use are but a few of the skills and qualities we develop
(above state requirements) in the students at Perham. Whether building houses with our partners in the region,
participating in our advanced welding classes, enrolling in our new Industrial Technology courses, or using the latest
exercise equipment that money can purchase in our Physical Education Department, we feel we have a course for you.
Our goal is to offer opportunities to all students, to help prepare them for he next phase of their lives so that they can
indeed become as successful as they can. The highly trained and experienced faculty and staff at Perham High School
are dedicated to that goal, and they work tirelessly and diligently to help students achieve. We constantly strive to foster
an atmosphere of learning, acceptance, and safety for all students. We work to meet the needs of individual learners
through the use of research-based approaches to learning. We utilize current technologies to support classroom
instruction.
Perham High School offers a number of unique opportunities to its students, opportunities that complement and enhance
the learning experiences of our students. Our FFA program, a regionally, state, and nationally recognized for its award-winning organization, is an exemplary program, and Perham’s FFA participants consistently place high in local, state and
national competitions. Perham’s Science Research Team gives students a chance to explore areas of interest both in
and out of the science classroom, they have also had students place in state, national and international competition.
Opportunities for hands-on experiences are available to all students. Our Student Council is one of the most active,
receiving State Awards in recent years as a testimonial to that participation. In addition, Perham High School has a
tremendous working relationship with various local enterprises and businesses. The PACC (Perham Area Community
Center), with which the school district is affiliated, offers students access to unparalleled athletic and fitness facilities and
equipment. Perham students also have available to them a number of programs which allow them to work with local
businesses in apprentice positions or in work occupation situations. These opportunities allow the students to get practice
experience while at the same time completing their education.
Diversity. Opportunity. Participation. These are the hallmarks of Perham High School. Students who attend Perham
High School don’t receive just an education; they are given the chance to develop fully their skills, talents, and interests,
which help make a better, fuller, more satisfying life.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2013 AND BEYOND
There are four criteria for graduation from Perham High School. They are:
1) Must attempt 30 credits
2) Must successfully complete 28 credits
3) Passing MCA II in Reading and Math, and GRAD of Written Composition
4) 16 hours of Community Participation
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Students must register for five classes by combining required and elective classes.
4 credits English
4 credits of Social Studies
3 credits of Math
3 ½ credits of Science
1 credit of Art
GRADES
9
½ credit Public Speaking
½ credit in Technology
1 credit in Physical Education
½ credit in Community Health
10 elective credits
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11
12
English
(4 credits)
Social Studies
(4 credits)
1 credit English 9
(000103/000104)
1 credit 9 Social
Studies
(000235/000236)
1 credit English 10
(000061/000062)
1 credit American History
(000231/000232)
1 credit English 11
(000055/000056)
½ credit World History
½ credit Geography
(000223/000227)
1 credit English 12
(000045/000046)
½ credit
US Government
(000213)
½ credit Economics
(000214)
Mathematics
(3 credits)
1 credit Algebra II
(000631/000632)
1 credit Plane Geometry
(000641/000642)
AP Stats or Intro to Stats
(000629/000630)
Functions & Algebraic Patterns (000603)
Science
(3 ½ credits)
Physical Science
(000571/000572)
Biology
(000447/000448)
____________________
Environmental Studies I
(000459)
Grade 10, 11 or 12
Chemistry
(000445/000446) or
Physics
(000411/000412)
1 Arts Credit in grades 9-10-11-12
½ Public Speaking Credit (000150) (recommended for grade 9)
½ Technology Credit (taken in grades 9 or 10)
½ Physical Education Credit (001239) taken in grade 9
½ Physical Education course taken anytime in grades 10-11-12
½ Community Health Credit (001234) taken anytime in grades 10-11-12
*** Classes that have fewer than 15 students enrolled will not be offered, without administrative approval.
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STATE ASSESSMENTS
Students graduating must pass the Reading & Math MCA II’s and GRAD of Written Composition Tests. These
requirements must be met by every student at Perham High School in order to earn a diploma.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Community Participation: To provide service to community and school through volunteering 16 hours of time for
beneficial activities and projects.
Description: One of the requirements for graduation from Perham High School will be to successfully complete of service
in the community. These hours may be completed any time during the student’s four-year high school experience. No
more than four (4) hours may be obtained from one source and no more than four (4) hours can be obtained via school
related volunteering or activities.
It is suggested that students plan ahead and earn hours each year, rather than waiting to complete this requirement
during their senior year. All students are encouraged to exceed these minimum requirements. Forms will be used to
document each “service” occurrence. These forms are available at the high school. These forms will be the only
documentation of “service” that will be accepted. All forms must be submitted to the Counseling Office prior to May 15th of
the school year in which the “service” was provided.
The following are the accepted areas where “community participation” can take place. Any student who would like
consideration for another “service area” to be considered should make a formal written request to the High School
Principal.
1.
School Activity (successfully completing the activity)
2.
City, County and State Government Service
3.
Church Service
4.
Hospital, Nursing Home, and Assisted Living Service
5.
Other School Service
6.
Civic Organization Service
7.
Other (need high school principal verification)
If credit is attempted or earned during participation in a class, this does NOT count towards the service hours. If a student
is court ordered to complete community service, this also does NOT count towards the service learning hours.
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PREPARING FOR SUCCESS IN A MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
If you are thinking about attending a college or university after high school graduation, it is important to begin preparing for
it now. Students who take a variety of academic courses in high school have the advantage of being ready to enter
almost any university degree program and to prepare for a career.
The State University Board recommends that students in grades 9-12 take the following courses for the stated number of
years to be prepared for success at a Minnesota State University.
English (4 years)
Reading, writing, listening, grammar and speaking skills are necessary for college students in writing essays, reports and
term papers; in making speeches and other presentations; in reading a wide variety of materials; and in listening to
discussions and lectures. The ability to analyze books and other reading material is necessary for successful completion
of certain college-level courses and is also a valuable skill for personal reading. Competence in writing is essential no
matter which academic major a student chooses. Beyond college, English skills are used every day of a person’s life for
personal and professional advancement.
Science (3 years)
The study of science, including a lab science, is excellent preparation for college regardless of a student’s intended field
of study. Appropriate areas of study may include chemistry, biology, and physics. The study of science relies on
curiosity, objectivity, and skepticism and sharpens the thinking process. In today’s rapidly changing world, many
professions and occupations require people with training in science and technology.
Social Studies (3 years)
Preparation in social studies including history and government will be important to college entrants by helping them
understand major national and international issues and their social environment. It will also help prepare students for
advanced work in history and the social sciences and for performing as effective citizens.
Mathematics (3 years)
All students going to college need mathematical skills beyond the elementary grades. Knowledge of algebra, geometry,
and mathematical functions is needed to be able to major in a wide variety of fields, such as business psychology,
economics, and nursing. College entrants who plan to take advanced mathematics courses or major in such fields as
engineering, computer science or the natural sciences must have a more extensive knowledge and skill with mathematics,
including calculus. Additionally, all people need some knowledge of mathematics to function well in today’s society.
World Language (2 years)
More and more colleges are requiring modern language study – either at the high school or college level. First and
foremost, the students learn how to speak the language. The other modern language skills of listening, reading, and
writing are also developed. The student is encouraged to develop broad-minded attitudes towards all cultures, thus
discovering that others may act differently because of their values, and that “different’ does not mean “inferior”.
Fine Arts (1 year)
To include visual arts and the performing arts of theater, music, dance, and media arts.
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POST SECONDARY PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS
4 YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PREPARATION
Entrance requirements vary among colleges. Students are encouraged to check with their counselor regarding
the requirements of particular colleges and universities. The following credits are required (in grades 9-12) for
admission to colleges (in general), the Minnesota State University System, and the University of Minnesota
system. Use these as guidelines, as some programs require additional mathematics and/or science.
SUBJECT
ENGLISH
SOCIAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS
COLLEGES
(IN-GENERAL)
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
To include:
 algebra I and higher
SCIENCE
3 credits
WORLD LANGUAGE
2 credits
ELECTIVES
MINNESOTA STATE
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
4 credits
To include:
 Composition
 Literature
 Speech
3 credits
To include:
 1 US history
 1 geography
3 credits
To include:
 2 algebra
 1 geometry
3 credits
To include:
 1 biology
 1 physical science
 1 lab experience
2 credits
To include:
 2 of a single world
language
1 credit
To include:
 1 world culture, or
 the arts
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UNIVERSITY OF
MINNESOTA SCHOOLS
4 credits
To include:
 1 writing emphasis
 1 reading and speaking
skills
 1 literary understanding
and appreciation
3 credits
To include:
 1 US history
3 credits
To include:
 1 elementary algebra
 1 geometry
 1 intermediate algebra
3 credits
To include:
 1 biology
 1 physical science
2 credits
To include:
 2 of a single world
language
TECHNICAL COLLEGE CONSIDERATIONS
Minnesota Technical College/private Trade Schools may offer programs ranging from “vocational” to “technical” in nature.
It is highly recommended that all students take sufficient math and science classes so that doors to technology based
careers are opened. Students should also consider taking some challenging English offerings as future job survival and
promotions are contingent on a person’s ability to communicate effectively. Become familiar with technical college and
private trade school catalogs and literature. It is important to check with your guidance counselor or the vocational
instructors for the program requirements of the vocational area you are considering.
Acceptance into a particular technical school and/or program is usually on a room available basis. Most programs require
students to write an institutional examination program prior to the actual start of classes. This examination, usually a
verbal writing and mathematics test, will give the technical college information on your academic skills which will be used
for advising and registration purposes.
You should become acquainted with technical college/private trade school program offerings and admissions
requirements during your junior year.
Students are encouraged to submit applications for admission early in their senior year to avoid having their names
placed on waiting lists.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
It is the policy of the school district that all students must pass the Minnesota Graduation Basic Standards Tests (BST’s)
in Reading, Mathematics, and Written Compositions as per state requirements or higher guidelines, as established by the
School Board in order to graduate. Students must also pass all required courses as established by the School Board.
A student must earn all credits required for their respective classes to earn a diploma from PHS. In addition, potential
diploma recipients must meet eligibility requirements as outlined in district policy and meet the mandates of the Minnesota
Academic Standards. Juniors and seniors should meet with the counselor several times to determine whether progress
toward graduation is satisfactory.
EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS
POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act (MPEOA)
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act makes it possible for any 11th or 12th grade high school student to attend a college
or technical college either full or part time if the student meets the post-secondary institution entrance standards. The student
will receive high school credit for post-secondary courses.
What is Post-Secondary Enrollment Options and Who is Eligible?
PSEO is a state program for high school juniors and seniors enrolled in a public high school and who meet the admission
requirements of the post secondary institution you wish to attend. The college will determine if you are eligible. You have a
chance, through PSEO, to take advanced level courses and other courses that may or may not be offered at your high school.
You are not permitted to take courses that are not considered to be college level, this includes developmental and remedial
courses.
What College Can you Attend?
You can apply at a community college, a technical college, a state university, the University of Minnesota, a private, two or four
year liberal arts college, a private, non-profit two year trade and technical school that grants associate degrees, or a North
Central accredited opportunities industrialization center, located in Minnesota.
How do You Find Out More About PSEO?
Talk to your high school counselor prior to March 1. You will need to let your counselor know by March 30 that you intend to
participate for the next year. The Enrollment Options Hotline: 1-800-657-3990 is an additional source for information or
assistance.
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REGISTRATION GUIDELINES and
PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING SCHEDULES
Teachers are assigned and courses are offered on the basis of the spring registration process.
Classes placed in the final schedule are determined by:
a. The number of students registered for the course.
b. The availability of an instructor for the course.
c. The availability of a room for the course.
As a senior high student, you should think carefully about your selection of the courses for the school year, so
you will not need to change your schedule at the beginning of any trimester.
1. Final scheduling
Using your registration books, review your required graduation credits. If you or your parents have questions
about the credit requirements, you should make an appointment immediately with the high school counselor.
2. Repeating required courses
You are responsible for ensuring that failed courses are rescheduled for the following school year, or you
need to participate in make-up courses that may be available through the Perham ALC.
In your registration books, you should check every course that was required in prior years. If you received an “F”
in a required course, you need to make up those credits to stay on track for graduation. If you fail a course spring
trimester, you should contact the high school counselor immediately to make plans for regaining lost credit.
3. Schedule Changes
a. A request to change teachers shall be considered only if the following conditions apply:
1. The student has had the teacher they wish to drop for a minimum of one trimester during
grades 9-12 OR the student has a special education need that may require a schedule change.
2. The teacher’s maximum class size will still allow for additional students.
3. Special or unusual reasons exist, which are addressed and solved with the high school counselor
and principal.
b. If you wish to request a program change, you should be aware of the following:
1. These conditions should exist, to gain permission:
a. Computer error.
b. Improper placement as determined by counselor, teacher, assistant principal, or principal.
c. Medical or physical restrictions.
d. A failed or missing prerequisite.
2. Generally, you may not add classes after the first day of the trimester.
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TECH PREP AGREEMENTS
Based upon Perham High School and it post-high school partners, mutual concern for the continued growth of Perham High
School students pursuing a technical program and in an effort to provide a continuing educational program, Tech Prep
agreements have been entered into that builds upon past learning and eliminates unnecessary duplication of instruction.
Following are the rules governing Tech Prep agreements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Students who have completed approved Tech Prep courses with an A or B and have the recommendation of the
instructors of those will be eligible for Tech Prep college credit for identified courses.
Tech Prep for college credit will be granted when the high school graduate:
a) Meets all college admission requirements;
b) Enrolls, registers, and is a students in good standing at the college;
c) Applies for Tech Prep within 36 months of completion of the high school course by submitted the appropriate
forms to the technical college; and
d) May have to complete a minimum number of credits at the college.
Should a student scheduled to receive college credits under the terms of this agreement fail to make satisfactory
progress in the next higher level course Tech Prep credit may not be granted for the entry-level course.
The college courses covered by the Tech Prep agreement are designed to lead to an Associate in Applied Science
degree, a diploma, or a certificate from the college.
The high school instructors of the approved courses that lead to Tech Prep credit will award an official Tech Prep
Certificate to students who have fulfilled the requirements. The following Perham High school courses are
approved Tech Prep courses:
Students can earn college credit at PHS by completing the course and meeting the assessment components. The tables below
show the classes and colleges that have either been approved or proposed.
Alexandria Technical College
STATUS
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Computer Applications I & II
Accounting I & II
Advanced Accounting I & II
Automated Accounting
COURSE #
ITEC 1430
ACCT 1501
ACCT1601
ACCT 1507
ATC COURSE TITLE
Intro to Computers**
Accounting for Business
Principles of Accounting
CREDITS
3
2
4
Computerized Acct Apps for
Quick Books
1
**Intro to Computers is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at ATC.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College – Fergus Falls, Wadena, Detroit Lakes, and Moorhead
STATUS
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Accounting I & II
Business & Personal Law
Computer Applications I & II
Web Page Design
Programming & Robotics
Child Development
Welding
COURSE #
ACCT 1012
ACCT 1120
CPTR 1104
INTD 1108
CPTR 1110
CDEV 1105
TRNS 1118
MSCTC COURSE TITLE
Principals of Bookkeeping
Business Law
Intro to Computer Tech**
HTML
Visual Bsc Prgrmmng I
Development/Guidance
Welding I
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
**Intro to Computer Tech is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at MSCTC.
Northwest Technical College – Bemidji
STATUS
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Accounting I & II
Computer Applications I & II
COURSE #
ACCT 1100
CPTR 1104
NTC COURSE TITLE
Prin of Bookkeeping
Intro to Computer Tech**
**Intro to Computer Tech is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at NTC.
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CREDITS
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PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER
The Perham Area Learning Center is a program designed to meet the needs of students who have fallen behind in satisfactorily
completing course work; for those who desire to attend a program which better meets their individual needs, or those who have
dropped out of school and want to return to complete their high school education.
Students qualify to attend the ALC if they are eligible under one or more of the following Minnesota High School Graduation
Incentives criteria:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
score at least two years below performance on local achievement tests
are at least one year behind in completing course work
are pregnant or parenting
have been assessed as chemically dependent
have been physically or sexually abused
have experienced mental health problems
have been excluded or expelled
speak English as a second language or has limited English proficiency
have been referred by a school district for enrollment in the ALC
has been withdrawn from school or has been chronically truant
has experienced homelessness sometime within the last six months
The program components offered at the ALC are as follows:
Independent Study Program (for students age 16 – 21)
The ALC offers an independent study program in which students meet one-to-one with instructors for appointments for each
class they enroll in. Classes are scheduled on Monday through Thursday from 9:00 – 4:30.
A variety of academic classes are offered with emphasis on fundamental life skills and vocational education classes. The
curriculum is individualized to meet the unique needs of the students and is delivered in a non-traditional setting. The
independent study approach allows for flexible scheduling.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Regular school bus service is available to ALC students
Students in the ALC may participate in the Post Secondary Options program and/or Youth Build program, if they choose
Students enrolled at regular high school may not take extended day classes to work ahead of their grade level
Students may enroll at any time; there is no deadline. However students must formally “check out” of their current high
school before the enrollment process may begin
Students may receive their diploma from the Perham School district when they have met the necessary graduation
requirements. If their home district agrees, students may get their diploma from that district once they have met the
graduation requirements
SUMMER SCHOOL
For students in grades 9-12
An independent study program is available for ALC students and high school students who are behind in credits needed to fulfill
graduation requirements.
Summer School will be held (To be Announced ) Students needing to take 1 or 2 summer classes will be enrolled during the
last week of May. For those students will less than 30% on their grade report, may earn up to ¼ credit by taking a summer
class. For those with a percentage between 31-60 – you may earn up to ½ credit per summer class.
An average student can expect to earn up to 1 credit during summer school if they attend regularly and complete all the
assigned work. Traditional letter grades are assigned for the completed credits. (This in all actuality is two trimester length
classes @ ½ credit each.)
Students may not take a class to work ahead if they have the opportunity to take the class at the regular school the following
year.
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COLLEGE SPORTS ELIGIBILITY
To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must:
1. Graduate from High School: You should apply for certification before graduation if you are sure you wish to participate in
athletics as a freshman at the college to which you will be admitted. The Clearinghouse will issue a preliminary certification
report when you have had all your materials submitted. After you graduate, the Clearinghouse will review your final transcript to
make a final certification decision according to NCAA standards.
2. Earn a grade-point average of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in a core curriculum of at least 14 academic courses which
were successfully completed during grades 9-12. Only courses that satisfy the NCAA definition of a core course can be used to
calculate your NCAA GPA. No special values are allowed for “+” or “-“ grades. The chart below shows what your core courses
must include at a minimum.
3. PHS courses with this symbol are NCAA approved courses. 
Core Units Required for NCAA Certification
English Core
Math Core
Science Core
Social Science Core
From English, Math or Science
Additional Core: (English,
Math, Science, Social Science,
Foreign Language, Computer
Science, Philosophy,
Nondoctrinal Religion)
Total Core Units Required
Division I
Division II
4 years
3 years
2 years
2 years
1 year
4 years
3 years
2 years
2 years
2 years
2 years
3 years
16
14
In Division II, there is no sliding scale. The minimum core grade-point average is 2.000. The minimum SAT score is 820, and
the minimum SAT sum score is 68.
Students entering college may not use any computer science courses in meeting the core-course requirements, unless the course
receives graduation credit in mathematics or natural/physical science, and is listed as such on the high school’s list of NCAA-approved
core courses.
Prospective College Athletes should pick up a current copy of “NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete” from the high
school counselor, or go to www.ncaa.org for the most accurate information regarding eligibility.
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M-STATE COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
FERGUS FALLS
College credit opportunities while at Perham High School are offered to junior and senior high school students through
Fergus Falls Community College. Since these classes are on the college level, they have rigorous requirements and
often require more work, but they also give greater opportunities for individual progress and accomplishment. The
obvious advantages to students are challenging course work and the opportunity to earn college credit while staying in the
high school campus. All courses in the program are offered for degree credit and are approved by Fergus Falls
Community College.
These credits may not apply to all colleges. Each college will have their own policy concerning the transferring of credits.
The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State University systems will accept these credits.
CREDIT
COURSE #
1 HS,
6 sem. College
000101
YEAR
OFFERED
Each
Year
COURSE TITLE
PRE-REQUISITE
NCAA
English 9 & 10
GRADE
LEVEL
11-12
College English
I, II
Each
Year
Each
Year
College Intro to
Public Speaking
Multicultural
Education in
America
College General
Psychology
College
Developmental
Psychology
College American
National.
Government
College General
Biology I, II
Communications
11-12

Communications
11-12
None
11-12

None
11-12

American History
I & II
12

Biology I & II
11-12

Physical Science
9
Algebra
Chemistry
11-12


000102
1/2 HS,
3 sem College
½ HS,
3 sem College
000161
1/2 HS,
3 sem. College
½ HS
3 sem. College
000200
1/2 HS,
3 sem. College
000265
Each
Year
1 HS,
8 sem. College
000591
Each
Year
000162
000201
Each
Year
Each Year
000592
1 HS
000475
4 sem College
000476
Each
Year
College
Chemistry 1101
I, II
Students, parents, high school staff, and college staff must meet and sign a contract before admittance. Students must
be classified as a Junior or Senior to participate in this program. This class is open to Junior’s who are ranked in the top
25% or 3.2 GPA of their class and Senior’s who are ranked in the top 35% of their class and have a GPA of 2.8 or above.
Another qualifier for these courses is that student must pass the college readiness exam that is used at the college the
student is enrolling in.
Effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, Perham High School encourages PHS college course teachers to
use the same grading system as do their college mentors
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College English I, II
Two Trimesters
6 College Semester Credits
000101
000102
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: English 9 & 10
Multicultural Education in America
One Trimester
3 College Semester Credits
000162
Grades: 11-12
1 Credit
This course is designed for anyone whose life is likely to
include encounter with people from cultures or cocultures different from his/her own; that includes
everyone. The course will deal both with communication
between international cultures and communication
between co-cultures within the United States. Guest
speakers from various cultures will be part of the
curriculum and so will direct interaction with various
ethnic groups. Students will be more prepared to deal
with the growing diverse make up of the United States
and the every changing Global economy.
Trimester 1: (1101)
College English is an introductory writing course,
designed to prepare students for later college and career
writing. The course focuses on developing fluency
through a process approach, with particular emphasis on
rewriting and revision. Students will consider purpose
and audiences, read and discuss writing, and further
develop their own writing processes through successive
revisions to produce polished drafts. Course work will
include an introduction to argumentative writing, writing
from sources, and a short research project.
College General Psychology
One Trimester
3 College Semester Credits
000200
Grades: 11-12
Trimester 2: (1205)
Prerequisite: College Writing I (1101)
Composition and Literature is the course for the second
trimester. This course provides students with additional
opportunities to develop fluency through a process
approach by continuing work with rewriting and revision.
Students will read critically from a variety of genres as
they continue to give attention to organization, syntax,
usage, point-of-view, and voice in their essays. Course
work will include argumentative writing and writing from
sources.
College Intro to Public Speaking
One Trimester
3 College Semester Credits
000161
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Communications
½ Credit
½ Credit
This class is an introductory course into the subject of
psychology. Students will be expected to learn about
the pioneers of psychology, the basic approaches, the
make-up and functions of the brain, sensation,
perception, motivation, emotions, levels of
consciousness, learning, intelligence, mental disorders,
and others. Students will also take part in a group
presentation and an individual research project.
Because this class is geared for the college-bound
student, the class will have a rigorous atmosphere with
much discussion.
½ Credit
College Developmental Psychology
One Trimester
½ Credit
3 College Trimester Credits
000201
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Psychology 200 Recommended
This course clarifies the process of oral communications,
the basic principles of public speaking, and allows the
students to increase the application of these principles
both while researching, speaking, and listening.
Students will conduct in-depth research, demonstrate
APA citation of sources, create formal presentations,
and evaluate and analyze presentation styles.
This class focuses on the study of human development
from the life span perspective, including theories, stages
and influences of development. The course views the
individual from conception to death through physical,
social, emotional and mental development.
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College American National Government
One Trimester
½ Credit
3 College Semester Credits
000265
Grades: 12
College Chemistry 1101
(Principles of General Chemistry)
Two Trimesters
4 College Semester Credits
000475
000476
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Phy Science 9, Algebra
This course gives students a working knowledge of our
government. Students will come away with a greater
understanding of what it means to be an U.S. Citizen.
Students will explore our government foundations, the
constitution, the 3 branches of the government, interest
groups, vote behavior, and other areas. Because this
class covers so much material, there will be much
discussion. Students will also take part in various
critiques of our system in an effort to help make them a
more educated voter.
College General Biology I, II
Two Trimesters
8 College Semester Credits
000591
000592
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Biology I & II
1 Credit
This course is designed for the student who plans on a
non-science majors.
This course will provide the student with a basic
understanding of the general principles of inorganic
chemistry and include the topics: atomic structure,
stoichiometry, solutions, bonding, thermodynamics, and
properties of solids, liquids and gases. The course
requires a lab component as well.
1 Credit
For students going on to a 4 year college who plan to
major in a science, this course will provide a solid
foundation and rigor for future science courses.
Pre-requisites:
1) Passing score on AccuPlacer Math test.
2) Be able to read and actively comprehend college
level material
3) Be able to communicate accurately, both in writing
and verbally, using some logical reasoning to
discuss the aspects and concepts of chemistry.
4) Chemistry 1
Trimester 1:
This trimester is mainly concerned with the cellular
organization of an organism, its physiology and its
genetics. The emphasis will be on cellular study
including its basic organization, metabolic activities,
reproduction and heredity. Lab work involving outdoor
activities, microscope work, and genetic principles will
take place.
Trimester 2:
This trimester is mainly concerned with the study of the
entire organism, with emphasis on animal systems and
their requirements for life. The comparisons between
various animal systems will be emphasized.
Lab work will involve animal dissection and comparative
anatomy and physiology. Lab work will also involve
outdoor activities microscope work, and plant propagation
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AGRI-SCIENCE EDUCATION
CREDIT
COURSE #
YEAR
OFFERED
Each Year
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
Introduction to
Agricultural Science
and Mechanics I
Small Animal Care
None
GRADE
LEVEL
9-10
½
001414
(Tri 1 and 2)
½
001415
Each Year
None
9-10-11-12
½
001416
Each Year
None
9-10
Each Year
Intro to Ag Science &
Mechanics 2
Metal Fabrication
½
001425
None
10-11-12
½
Each Year
Landscaping
None
10-11-12
½
001472
(Tri 3)
001450
Each Year
Introductory Welding
None
10-11-12
½
001455
Each Year
001460
Each Year
Introductory
Welding
None
10-11-12
½
Advanced
Welding/Fabrication
Small Engine
Maintenance
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10-11-12
Agricultural Course Offerings
Career Possibilities
Horticulture/Plant Science Courses:
- Landscaping
Florist
Greenhouse Manager
Plant Pathologist
Landscape Architect
Sports Turf Manager
Plant Geneticist
Botanist
Plant Research Scientist
Golf Course Superintendent
USDA Inspector
Geneticist
Animal Nutritionist
Veterinarian
Animal Trainer
Farrier
Biotechnologist
Animal Researcher
Food Science Technician
Animal Science Courses:
- Small Animal Care
Agriculture Mechanics Courses:
- Welding
- Metal Fabrication
- Small Engines
Welder
Diesel Mechanic
Agricultural Engineer
Electrician
Small Engine Mechanic Fluid Power Technician
Introduction to Agriculture Science and
Mechanics II
½ Credit
001414 Trimester 1
001416 Trimester 2
½ Credit
Grades: 9-10
Prerequisite: None
pets. An outline of the units in the course is as
follows: Introduction to Small Animal care; Safety;
Small Animals as pets; Animal Rights and Animal
Welfare; Careers in Small Animal Care; Nutrition and
Digestive Systems; dogs, Cats, Rabbits; Hamsters,
Gerbils, Rats; Mice; Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Ferret,
Birds, and Fish.
This course is offered to freshmen and sophomores.
This course focuses upon the applied sciences of
agriculture from ice cream to electricity. The major
focus of the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and
Natural Resources (AFNR) course is to introduce
students to the world of agriculture, the career
pathways they may pursue, and the science,
mathematics, reading, and writing components they
will use throughout agriculture. Throughout the
course are activities to develop and improve
employability skills of students through practical
applications. Students will explore career and postsecondary opportunities in each area of the course.
Students participating in the Introduction to AFNR
course will experience exciting “hands-on” activities,
projects, and problems. Students’ experiences will
involve the study of communication, sciences of
agriculture, plants, animals, natural resources, and
agricultural mechanics.
Small Animal Care
One Trimester
1415
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
Metal Fabrication
One Trimester
001425
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
½ Credit
This course is offered to sophomores, juniors and
seniors. During the shop phase of this class students
will be required to construct four metal projects using
a forge, metal bender, plasma cutter and welder.
Students will develop and plan the marketing of
fabricated metal product. An outline of the units in the
course is as follows: Careers in Metalworking;
Introducing Metals; Safety in Metalworking; Getting
Acquainted with Metals; Reading Drawings, Making
Sketches and Product Planning; Measuring Tools and
Layout Techniques; Bench Work; Threads and Thread
cutting; Fitting and Assembling; Sheet Metal
Processing; Forging and Heat Treating; Abrasives and
Utility Grinding; Power Cutting and Sawing; Drilling
Machines and Drilling Operations; and Making Metal
Products.
½ Credit
Landscaping
001472 – Trimester 3
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn how to care for many species of
animals that they may have as a pet. During the
laboratory phase of this class, the student will be
assigned to care for many species of small animals
and pets. Students will also work with technology in
preparing “owners manuals” for small animals and
½ Credit
This course is offered to Sophomores, Juniors and
Seniors. During the laboratory phase of this class, the
student will be assigned to design a landscape area
for a client using digital and hand drawn scale
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designs. Once designs have been complete, students
will follow a design to complete a landscape on site.
During the tri-semester, students will design and
construct several landscapes in the local area. An
outline of the units in the course is as follows:
Introduction to Landscaping, Principles of Landscape
Design, Scale Drawings and Plans, Plant Selection
and Care, Material Selection, Budgeting, Planting, and
Landscape Installation.
Introductory Welding
One Trimester
001450
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
opportunities for hands-on work on a vertical and
horizontal shaft 4 cycle engine, two cycle engine and
potentially one of their own. All students will be
expected to maintain lecture and lab assignments.
They will also develop job skills needed to succeed in
any job, but special attention will be given to those
skills needed by employers in the field of small engine
repair. Each student will have the opportunity to
diagnose potential problems and repair and service a
two-stroke cycle engine and a four-stroke cycle
engine.
½ Credit
Introductory welding provides access to information
which advances made in welding technology have
spurred the development of complex modern
equipment allowing new applications and capabilities.
The goal of this class is to provide authoritative text to
address the changes in welding technology while
providing a fundamental background of basic welding
procedures. The purpose of the class is to provide
students with a feel for the level of skill and training,
which they will need to acquire in order to succeed in
the work force. The class provides the students with
significant “hands-on” skills in the area of
Oxyacetylene Welding, Shielded Metal-Arc Welding,
Gas Shielded-Arc Welding, and numerous specialwelding processes.
Advanced Welding/Fabrication
One Trimester
001455
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Introductory Welding
½ Credit
The course will involve areas such as light gauge
metal and heavy metal construction. This class is
intended for students who want to pursue further
training and utilization of welding skills. The majority
of the students enrolled in this class should have a
construction project in mind and will design, build, and
finish a project of their choice. Students may choose
to be involved in the development of a high mileage
vehicle that could be used to compete in the super
mileage competition at Brainerd International
Speedway.
Small Engine Maintenance
One Trimester
001460
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
Small Gas Engines provides students, do-ityourselfers, and aspiring mechanics with practical
information about small engine construction,
operation, lubrication, maintenance, trouble shooting,
service, rebuilding and repair. The students will have
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ART
CREDIT
½
COURSE #
002010
COURSE TITLE
Art Foundations
PREREQUISITE
None
GRADE LEVEL
9-10-11-12
½
002020
Drawing & Painting
Art Foundations
9-10-11-12
½
002025
Ceramics
Art Foundations
10-11-12
½
002042
Digital Media
Art Foundations
10-11-12
½
002014
Independent Art
One Art Credit
Instructor Approval
11-12
Art Foundations
One Trimester
½ Credit
002010
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Supplies Needed: Pencil, notebook, and iPad
Digital Media
One Trimester
½ Credit
002042
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Art Foundations
Supplies Needed: Pencil, notebook, and iPad
This course addresses the foundations of visual art. You
will learn about the elements and principles of art and
ask the question: “What is art?” Units include drawing,
printmaking, pastels, painting, 3-D construction,
watercolor, and clay. Written and visual materials are
used to tie the medium to artists and cultures throughout
time.
This course introduces the tools, techniques, and
concepts behind the production of digital media through
the practice of good design. Application of digital media
technologies including Photoshop Elements, Windows
Live Movie Maker, and photography are primarily used.
Advertising and stop-motion animation are also largely
explored.
Drawing & Painting
One Trimester
½ Credit
002020
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Art Foundations
Supplies Needed: Pencil, notebook, and iPad
Independent Art
One Trimester
½ Credit
002014
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: One Art Credit & Instructor Approval
Supplies Needed: Pencil, notebook, and iPad
This class is designed for the student with a specific
interest in drawing and painting. If you enjoy drawing and
painting, this class will arm you with technical skills and
knowledge that will enhance your artwork. Various
drawing styles and techniques are explored through work
with pencil, charcoal, pastels, watercolor, and acrylics.
Written and visual materials are used to tie the medium
to historical and cultural design.
Ceramics
One Trimester
002025
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Art Foundations
Independent Art requires the student to plan a rigorous
exploration into an area of art. The student must have
the ability to work responsibly and independently. The
first half will be open to any work and medium chosen by
the student, while the second half will have to have a
focus (can be subject, medium, or both). All work must
be original. This means that the images the student
uses must be first hand observations or photographs
taken by the student.
½ Credit
Students will work with ceramic and techniques.
Ceramic techniques will include hand building (slab, coil,
sculpture) and throwing on the wheel. Written and visual
materials are used to tie the medium to artists and
cultures throughout history.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION
The Business Education Department provides occupational preparation for entry-level business oriented positions.
Courses are available for students in the areas of accounting, clerical office procedures, plus a comprehensive typing
sequence. These will provide a broad foundation for those seeking employment skills, or those choosing college or
other post-secondary institutions.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
½
001600
Introduction to Business
None
GRADE
LEVEL
9-10-11-12
½
000710
None
9-10-11-12
½
000714
Computer Applications I
(Required)
Computer Applications II
None
10-11-12
½
000720
Cisco – IT Essentials
None
10-11-12
½
000735
Web Page Design
None
10-11-12
½
000715
Programming & Robotics
None
10-11-12
½
000713
Multimedia Applications
None
10-11-12
½
001611
Accounting I
None
10-11-12
½
001612
Accounting II
Accounting I
10-11-12
½
001659
Advanced Accounting I
11-12
½
001660
Advanced Accounting II
Accounting
I & II
Advanced Accounting I
½
001630
Business & Personal Law
None
11-12
½
001640
Personal Finance
None
Intro to Business
(Preferred)
10-11-12
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11-12
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
Based upon Perham High School and it post-high school partners, mutual concern for the continued growth of Perham
High School students pursuing a technical program and in an effort to provide a continuing educational program, Tech Prep
agreements have been entered into that builds upon past learning and eliminates unnecessary duplication of instruction.
Following are the rules governing Articulation agreements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Students who have completed approved Articulated courses with an A or B and have the recommendation of
the instructors of those will be eligible for Articulation Agreement college credit for identified courses.
Articulation Agreements for college credit will be granted when the high school graduate:
a) Meets all college admission requirements;
b) Enrolls, registers, and is a students in good standing at the college;
c) Applies for Articulation Agreement within 36 months of completion of the high school course by submitted
the appropriate forms to the technical college; and
d) May have to complete a minimum number of credits at the college.
Should a student scheduled to receive college credits under the terms of this agreement fail to make
satisfactory progress in the next higher level course Articulation Agreement credit may not be granted for the
entry-level course.
The college courses covered by the Articulation Agreement are designed to lead to an Associate in Applied
Science degree, a diploma, or a certificate from the college.
The high school instructors of the approved courses that lead to Articulation Agreement credit will award an
official Articulation Agreement Certificate to students who have fulfilled the requirements. The following
Perham High school courses are approved Articulation Agreement courses:
Students can earn college credit at PHS by completing the course and meeting the assessment components. The tables
below show the classes and colleges that have either been approved or proposed.
Alexandria Technical College
STATUS
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Computer Applications I & II
Accounting I & II
Advanced Accounting I & II
Automated Accounting
COURSE #
ITEC 1430
ACCT 1501
ACCT1601
ACCT 1507
ATC COURSE TITLE
Intro to Computers**
Accounting for Business
Principles of Accounting
CREDITS
3
2
4
Computerized Acct Apps for
Quick Books
1
**Intro to Computers is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at ATC.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College – Fergus Falls, Wadena, Detroit Lakes, and Moorhead
STATUS
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Accounting I & II
Business & Personal Law
Computer Applications I & II
Web Page Design
Programming & Robotics
Child Development
Welding
COURSE #
ACCT 1012
ACCT 1120
CPTR 1104
INTD 1108
CPTR 1110
CDEV 1105
TRNS 1118
MSCTC COURSE TITLE
Principals of Bookkeeping
Business Law
Intro to Computer Tech**
HTML
Visual Bsc Prgrmmng I
Development/Guidance
Welding I
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
**Intro to Computer Tech is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at MSCTC.
Northwest Technical College – Bemidji
STATUS
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Accounting I & II
Computer Applications I & II
COURSE #
ACCT 1100
CPTR 1104
NTC COURSE TITLE
Prin of Bookkeeping
Intro to Computer Tech**
**Intro to Computer Tech is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at NTC.
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CREDITS
3
3
The Perham High School Business Education Department has an Articulation Agreement with several area colleges.
Students can earn college credit at PHS by completing the course and meeting the assessment components. The
tables below show the classes and colleges that have either been approved or proposed.
Alexandria Technical College
STATUS
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Computer Applications I & II
Accounting I & II
Advanced Accounting I & II
COURSE #
ITEC 1430
ACCT 1501
ACCT1601
ATC COURSE TITLE
Intro to Computers**
Accounting for Business
Principles of Accounting
CREDITS
3
2
4
Computerized Acct Apps for
Quick Books
**Intro to Computers is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at ATC.
Automated Accounting
ACCT 1507
1
Minnesota State Community and Technical College – Fergus Falls, Wadena, Detroit Lakes, and Moorhead
STATUS
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Accounting I & II
Business & Personal Law
Computer Applications I & II
Web Page Design
Programming & Robotics
Multimedia Applications
COURSE #
ACCT 1012
ACCT 1120
CPTR 1104
INTD 1108
CPTR 1110
INTD 2214
MSCTC COURSE TITLE
Principals of Bookkeeping
Business Law
Intro to Computer Tech**
HTML
Visual Bsc Prgrmmng I
Multimedia Web Design
CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
3
**Intro to Computer Tech is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at MSCTC.
Northwest Technical College – Bemidji
STATUS
Approved
Approved
PHS CLASS
Accounting I & II
Computer Applications I & II
COURSE #
ACCT 1100
CPTR 1104
NTC COURSE TITLE
Prin of Bookkeeping
Intro to Computer Tech**
**Intro to Computer Tech is required in approximately 80% of the programs of study at NTC.
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CREDITS
3
3
Introduction to Business
One Trimester
Web Page Design
One Trimester
000735
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
001600
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Introduction to Business is a class to demonstrate
how the American business economy operates. The
student will discover their own aptitudes, abilities and
interests in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship and
general business organizations. The student will also
need to make decisions as consumers, wage earners,
and citizens within the economy. It stresses the
importance of time management and effective faceto-face and media communications. The class
combines concepts with practical applications to real
world situations. Students will be prepared to make
decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens
within the economy.
Computer Applications I (Required)
One Trimester
000710
Grades: 9-10-11-12
½ Credit
This course will cover the purpose, design concepts,
and creation of web pages as students learn how to
produce and manage web pages and sites. This class
will offer basic web design principles HTML, XHTML,
CSS and web site file structure. They will learn web
page programming standards and how to incorporate
features such as audio, graphics and animation to
enhance web pages. Students will have the
opportunity to work with a variety of web authoring
tools as they produce pages, such as Dreamweaver.
By the end of this class students will be able to create
a fully functioning web site.
Multimedia Applications
One Trimester
½ Credit
½ Credit
000713 –
Grades: 10-11-12
Computer Applications I is an introductory course that
covers the operation of the personal computer
hardware and software (Microsoft Office). The course
is an overview of a personal computer operating
system, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation,
e-mail, scheduling, Internet, and database
management software. Students will create many
types of personal and business communications,
professional looking reports, charts, and multimedia
presentations. Students will apply technology
applications to solve and/or present solutions to
problems and will develop skills with file management
and network use.
Multimedia Applications is a course that provides
students the ability to create leading-edge interactive
web presentations using Macromedia’s Fireworks 8
and Flash 8. Fireworks 8 is an editing tool used to
create exciting graphic applications at both the artistic
and technical level. Flash 8 will provide you with the
skills to create interesting graphic-rich movies that
include sound, animation, and interactivity.
Programming & Robotics
One Trimester
000715
½ Credit
Grades: 10-11-12
Computer Applications II
One Trimester
½ Credit
000714
Grades : 10-11-12
Pre-requisite: Computer Applications I
Computer Programming covers an introduction to the
Visual Basic programming language. It covers
language basics and program structure. Topics
include graphical interface design and development,
control properties, event-driven procedures, variables,
expressions, operators, functions, decision-making
structures, and looping structures.
Computer Applications II is an advanced course that
picks up where Computer Applications I left off, and
will take students well beyond the fundamentals of
using application software. Students completing this
course will have a firm knowledge of application
software and will be able to solve a variety of personal
computer related problems. Students will develop
advanced skills in designing and using templates,
formulas, functions, and macros.
Classroom instruction also includes building,
programming and troubleshooting Lego NXT robots.
These units provide hands on learning and experience
in the development and design of simple robots. You
will learn the basics of using sensors and actuators to
accomplish tasks and problem solve. Programming
and designing with the NXT robots will help you better
learn how to program and allow you to put your new
skills to use in fun and unique ways.
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Accounting I
One Trimester
Advanced Accounting I
One Trimester
001659
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Accounting I & II
½ Credit
001611
Grades: 10-11-12
Advanced Accounting I prepares a student who is
pursuing a career in accounting or a related field. In
the first trimester, the student will complete tax
returns, do cost analysis in a manufacturing business,
use the computer to journalize transactions, post to
ledgers, complete financial reports, process a payroll
and also complete an integrated business simulation.
The student will also maintain finances of business,
analyze business expenses/organizational costs
including environmental costs and apply personnel
management procedures
The student planning to major in business will find a
second year of accounting beneficial.
The Perham High School Accounting I program
serves an important function. It provides students
with a valuable tool for a variety of career and
personal objectives. This introductory course will
provide the students with an understanding of the
basic accounting principles to be used in related
business fields, as vocational preparations, for
continued study, or in personal financial
activities. This course covers the basic accounting
cycle for service and merchandising
businesses. Topics include the analysis of business
transactions, recording transactions in a variety of
journals, and the preparation of financial reports.
Students begin this one-year course with the basic
accounting cycle and proceed to more complex
activities. Emphasis in this course will be on learning
and using bookkeeping basics.
Accounting II
One Trimester
001612
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Accounting I
½ Credit
Advanced Accounting II
One Trimester
001660
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Advanced Accounting I
½ Credit
½ Credit
In Advanced Accounting II, the student will continue to
apply the fundamentals of accounting and business
management through informed decision making.
Advanced Accounting II students learn to apply the
following business management strategies: be able to
analyze and interpret financial information, understand
advanced techniques for preparing accounting
records while using a computer, the student will gain
an understanding of current work-related laws and
how they affect employment.
Accounting II program is a necessary follow-up to
Beginning Accounting I. This course allows you to go
beyond the level of using accounting on a personal
level. In Beginning Accounting II you will work on
procedures for a partnership. The class will help you
to have a proficiency level of accounting that could be
applied in the business world. This course covers the
basic accounting cycle for service and merchandising
businesses. Topics include the analysis of business
transactions, recording transactions in a variety of
journals, and the preparation of financial reports.
Students begin this second trimester course with the
basic accounting cycle and proceed to more complex
activities. Emphasis in this course will be on learning
and using bookkeeping basics.
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Business & Personal Law
One Trimester
001630
Grades: 11-12
Personal Finance
One Trimester
001640
Grades 10-11-12
½ Credit
Business and Personal Law will help students become
aware of their legal obligations and rights in order to
avoid legal difficulties. It covers the areas of law,
justice, agreements, contracts, credit, property,
protection against loss, and working for others.
Businesses operate in a society and world, which
have laws emanating from different governmental and
judicial entities. The Business and Personal Law
curriculum addresses laws affecting both business
and families. In the litigation-oriented society we live
in today, business law can fill a critical role in the
development of all students. Business students, in
particular must have included in their academic
preparation a basic foundation of the legal
system. You will complete an in-depth study of a
legal issue, read and analyze legal case studies, and
acquire knowledge from simulated activities, videos,
and speakers.
Cisco-IT Essentials
One Trimester
000720
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
Personal Finance will inform students how individual
choices directly influence occupational goals and
future earnings potential. Areas of study include
personal financial planning, financial services,
budgeting, investing and saving, interpreting financial
statements, insurance issues, taxes, credit
management and consumer purchases, rights and
responsibilities. Students will design personal and
household budgets utilizing checking and saving
accounts, gain knowledge in finance, debt 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.
½ Credit
This course focuses on configuring, diagnosing, and
repairing microcomputers. Topics covered include
how computers work, how software and hardware
work together, the systems board, understanding and
managing memory, floppy disk and hard disk drives,
installing and supporting disk drives, troubleshooting
fundamentals, supporting input/output devices, and
multimedia technology.
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COMMUNICATION
Elective credits for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students; with the exception of Career Communications, which is a
required class that must be taken before graduation.
Students who are interested in more English electives may choose one of the following classes.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
½
000150
None
½
000155
Public Speaking I
(Required)
Public Speaking II
GRADE
LEVEL
9-10-11-12
Public Speaking I
10-11-12
½
000163
Mass Communication
None
11-12
½
000171
Film Studies
None
10-11-12
Public Speaking I (Required)
One Trimester
000150
Grades: 9
Mass Communication
One Trimester
000163
Grades: 11-12
½ Credit
This class is a mandatory class for ninth grade
students to discover the need for effective
communication skills in the work place and in their
lives. Interpersonal and interpersonal
communications skills will be examined. Students will
research, organize, perform, and evaluate. This is a
hands-on course with the majority of the class focus
researching, speaking, and listening skills. Students
will have the opportunity to interview professionals
and research careers. The Internet, computers, and
other technology will be accessed by students to
enable them to communicate with the world.


½ Credit
Mass Communications is a hands-on course where
students research, analyze, evaluate, and produce
video and audio programs. Educational travel and
speakers with professional instruction are included
throughout the year. This class offers students an
excellent opportunity for involvement in all areas of
mass media: art, editing, camera operations,
interviewing, cartooning, music videos, and
broadcasting. Students also produce a student run
program – WPHS Magazine
Film Studies
One Trimester
000171
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
Students will conduct primary research through the
Career Shadow/Primary Research Day. Students will
shadow a parent or guardian at their place of business
to gather vital career and communication data.
Public Speaking II
One Trimester
000155
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Public Speaking I
NCAA
½ Credit
One of the main goals of Film Studies is to examine
attitudes and assumptions about film. In fact, film
really is entertaining, and it really is complex. It
employs two channels--sound and image--and it is
culturally important, blurring distinctions between art,
entertainment, and mass communication. It poses
major problems for--but it offers new possibilities to-traditional categories of cultural criticism.
Students will view, research, and analyze Pop Culture
through film of each decade. In each decade, the
students will view, research, and discover literature,
fashion, trends, music, leaders, economy, and stories
of the decade through film. Generating and asking
the Essential Questions of Pop Culture will move the
students into each decade and discover messages of
film and its influences on future trends. This class
incorporates many new technologies and is paperless.
½ Credit
Students will research, organize, perform, and
evaluate for various Public Speaking situations. This
is a performance-based class with the majority of the
class based on speaking, listening, and researching.
This course prepares students for college level
speaking and business.
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ENGLISH
English 9 and- English 10 are required classes for all students. These courses will provide numerous opportunities
for students to reinforce and master basic skills in a number of areas and will allow students to have more success
and be better prepared for the options their junior and senior years.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
½
Composition
½
Literature
½
Composition
½
Literature
½
Composition
½
Literature
½
Composition
½
Literature
000103
000055
9 English I
(Required)
9 English I
(Required)
10 English I
(Required)
10 English II
(Required)
11 English I
000056
11 English II
000045
12 English I
000046
12 English II
000104
000061
000062
NCAA
None
GRADE
LEVEL
9
English 9
10

English
9 & 10
11

English
9-10-11
12


Students must complete 4 courses (2 credits) in literature and 4 courses (2 credits) in composition.
9 English (Required)
Two Trimesters
000103
000104
Grade: 9
10 English (Required)
Two Trimesters
000061
000062
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English 9
1 Credit
In this course, students will read a variety of American and
world literature, including short stories, novels, plays, and
nonfiction selections. A variety of writing skills will be
reviewed, developed, and reinforced using the NCREL Six
Trait Writing Model. Skills for effective research will also be
further developed.
1 Credit
In this course, students will continue to study
literature, including short stories, novels, poetry, plays,
and non-fiction selections. A deeper understanding of
how the literary terms can be used as tools of analysis
will be stressed through class discussion, projects,
and introduction to the literary essay. Students will
also work to refine their writing skills and idea
development by using the NCREL Six Trait Writing
Model. Skills necessary to do effective research will
be further developed as well.
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11 English
Two Trimesters
000055
000056
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: English 9 and 10
1 Credit
In this course students will read a variety of American
literature, including short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and
nonfiction work. Group and individual work will be included.
Major works will include The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
and Oedipus Rex. Reading skills, familiarity with literary
terms, and analysis will be stressed. In addition there will be
weekly vocabulary assignments.
This course will be a continuation of 11 English I. Major
works will include Spoon River Anthology and The Jungle.
12 English
Two Trimesters
000045
000046
Grade: 12
Prerequisites: English 9, 10, 11
1 Credit
Students in 12 English I will read a variety of American
literature, as well as a unit of British literature. Works will
include poetry, novels, plays, short stories, and nonfiction
essays. Major works will include Macbeth and Of Mice and
Men, and The Things They Carried. Weekly vocabulary
assignments will also be given.
This course will be a continuation of 12 English I. Major
works will include Grapes of Wrath and Death of a
Salesman.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
½
001080
(Tri I)
001081
(Tri 2)
001082
(Tri 3)
Beginning ESL I
½
½
½
½
½
½
½
½
Beginning ESL
001080 – Tri 1
001081 – Tri 2
001082 – Tri 3
Grades: 9-10-11-12
001083
(Tri 1)
001084
(Tri 2)
000062
(Tri 3)
GRADE
LEVEL
9-10-11-12
Beginning ESL
10-11-12
Beginning ESL II
Beginning ESL III
Advanced ESL I
Advanced ESL II
Advanced ESL III
001086
(Tri 1)
001087
(Tri 2)
001088
(Tri 3)
ESL Math I
9-10-11-12
ESL Math II
ESL Math III
ESL Math
001086 – Tri 1
001087 – Tri 2
001088 – Tri 3
½ Credit
½ Credit
½ Credit
½ Credit
½ Credit
½ Credit
This course teaches basic mathematical skills and
vocabulary. After taking this course, students should
have the skills necessary to succeed in the
mathematics classes.
This course is an introduction to the English language
and teaches basic communication skills. Basic verb
tenses and introductory grammar are introduced.
Reading and writing skills are also practiced in this
course.
Advanced ESL
001083 – Tri 1
001084 – Tri 2
000062 – Tri 3
PREREQUISITE
½ Credit
½ Credit
½ Credit
This course increases students’ English language
proficiency enabling them to better participate in
content courses. Advanced verb tenses and
grammar are introduced and practiced. More
challenging reading and writing skills are practiced.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
The family and consumer sciences department (Home Economics) offers courses to prepare you for general
everyday life skills, as well as training for employment. Subject matter in these classes will introduce you to possible
career choices relating to child care, parenting, clothing, nutrition, food science and service, housing, fashion, and
design.
CREDIT
½
COURSE #
001810
COURSE TITLE
Family Living
PREREQUISITE
None
GRADE LEVEL
11-12
½
001815
Creative Cookery
11-12
½
001820
½
001851
Parenting & Child
Development
Creative Living
None
Class Fee of $25.00
None
None
9-10
½
001852
Quilting
10-11-12
½
001853
Advanced Quilting
½
001855
Fashion Home Design
None
Class fee of $30.00
Quilting
Class fee of $30.00
None
½
001830
001840
½
001841
Pro Start II Culinary Course
None
Class fee of $15.00
None
Class fee of $25.00
Pro Start Culinary Course II
Class fee of $25.00
10-11-12
½
Lifetime Nutrition and
Wellness
Pro Start I Culinary Course
Family Living
One Trimester
001810
Grades: 11-12
Creative Cookery
One Trimester
001815
Fee: $25.00
Grades: 11-12
½ Credit
Students will begin by gaining an understanding of
themselves including personality traits, self-esteem,
and communication skills. Family life and experiences
will be thoroughly explored, including family diversity
and health. Topics covered include dating, love,
engagement, marriage, divorce, remarriage,
parenting, handling crisis and death, and methods to
improve family functioning.
11-12
10-11-12
10-11-12
10-11-12
11-12
½ Credit
Students will explore the traditional cuisine and culture
from different countries including Mexico, France,
Italy, China, Germany, India, American regions, and
Scandinavian countries. Food labs, demonstrations,
and special projects will be included. Students will
learn how to prepare dishes with gourmet flair from
many regions while discovering ethnic customs
unique to each country.
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Parenting and Child Development
One Trimester
001820
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Quilting
One Trimester
001852
Fee: $30.00
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
½ Credit
The focus of this class is practical preparation for the
responsibilities of parenthood and/or a career
involving children. Human development from
conception through the age of five will be studied
through readings, lectures, child observations, and
interaction with children. Various stages of social,
emotional, intellectual, and physical development will
be examined. Special topics that will be covered
include children with special needs, discipline, diet,
and safety.
The focus of this class is on basic sewing skills which
will be acquired through learning information on
quilting history, origin and today’s quilts, fabric care,
using patterns, following directions and measurement
skills will also be studied. Students will learn the
latest techniques to create a quilt of their own.
Students are responsible for the cost of the
material. This may range from $30.00 - $75.00.
(this is in addition to the class fee)
Creative Living
One Trimester
001851
Grades: 9-10
Advanced Quilting
One Trimester
001853
Fee: $30.00
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
Creative Living is an introductory course to Family and
Consumer Sciences. Students will be exposed to
many topics including personal wellness, promoting
strong families, relationship skills including friendship
and dating, nutrition, food preparation, childcare and
parenting. The course is a sampling of the different
courses that are essential to Family and Consumer
Sciences and are at the heart of basic living skills.
Each unit lasts 2-3 weeks and students will decide
which areas are their priorities. Students will become
actively involved through discussions, labs, activities
and projects.
½ credit
Students would be able to make another quilt, but a
different pattern form the pattern used in Quilting 1.
They would also have the option of making a wall
hanging or garment. Much of this class will be selfdirected once student have chosen their fabric and
pattern. Students are responsible for the cost of
the material. This may range from $30.00 - $75.00.
(this is in addition to the class fee)
Fashion and Home Design
One Trimester
001855
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
Fashion and Home Design will focus on fashion
relating to both clothing and home decorating. The
elements and principles of design, clothing trends,
and wardrobe planning will be explored. Color
analysis, purchasing and arranging furniture, floor
plans, and the selection of flooring, wall, and window
treatments will be discussed. We will examine
careers in fashion design, retail, and interior design.
A combination of labs, lectures, and projects will be
included in this course.
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Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
One Trimester
001860
Fee: $15.00
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
This course analyzes nutrition and wellness practices
that enhance individual and family well-being. The
purpose of this course is for students to recognize and
understand how diet influences overall wellness. The
relationship between nutrition and heart disease,
diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and some
forms of cancer will be examined. Students will
analyze factors that influence nutrition and wellness
as well as different needs throughout the life span.
Students will also examine physical, emotional, social
and psychological components to individual and family
wellness. Students will prepare health dishes in
conjunction with this course.
Pro Start I Culinary Course
One Trimester
001840
Lab Fee: $25.00
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
Be a part of a culinary course which will introduce you
to career opportunities within the restaurant and food
service industry. Earn a National ProStart Certificate
of Achievement accepted by university hospitality
programs for college credit. The program is industry
based and recognized. Units include: Kitchen Basics,
Equipment and Tools of the trade, Importance of
Good Nutrition, Breakfast Foods and Sandwiches,
Kitchen Safety, Salads and Garnishes, Working with
Fruits and Vegetables, Operating a Business, and
learning how to work well with people.
Pro Start II Culinary Course
One Trimester
001841
Lab Fee: $25.00
Grades: 11-12
½ Credit
Articulation with post secondary schools/possible
college credit.
This course will examine the History of the Food
Service Industry, the preparation of Potatoes &
Grains, Desserts & Baked Goods, Meat, Poultry &
Seafood, Stock, soups & Sauces. Learn more about
business ownership, marketing, creating menus and
communication on the job. At the end of the course,
students may take the National Restaurant
Association ProStart final exam to earn a Certificate of
Achievement. If you are working towards college
credit, your work based experience will total 400
hours, of which 150 may be volunteer hours.
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Perham High School health education program is designed to provide a variety of experiences, which will aid all
students in grades 9-12 to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle in our
modern society.
One trimester of health education is required for all students in grade 10-11-12.
Two trimesters of physical education are required for class of 2009 and beyond. All the courses include lifetime
fitness concepts.
Note: maximum number of credits that can be earned in the Zero Hour Weight Training class = one (1)
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
½
Physical Education
001239
None
½
Health
½
Elective
½
Physical Education
½
Physical Education
001234
9th Grade Physical
Education
(Required)
Community Health
(Required)
CNA/Home Health Aid
GRADE
LEVEL
9-10
None
10-11-12
Biology
11-12
Group & Individual
Fitness
Group & Individual
Fitness
10-11-12
½
Physical Education
½
Physical Education
001225
Group & Individual
Fitness
Group & Individual
Fitness
9-10-11-12
001692
001235
001223
001242
Personal Fitness &
Body Composition
Physical Education Team Sports & Personal
Fitness
Weight Training &
Conditioning I
Advanced Physical
Education/Personal
Fitness
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10-11-12
10-11-12
HEALTH
Community Health (Required)
One Trimester
001234
Grade: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
CNA/Home Health
One Trimester
½ Credit
001692
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Biology
Fee: There is a fee to take this course.
½ Credit
This Health class is designed to allow for completion
of the Individual and Community Health DecisionMaking Standard. The student will be expected to
demonstrate an understanding of the decision-making
processes and community health practices that
promote healthful nutrition and dietary practices,
physical fitness, and that reduce and prevent tobacco
use, drug and alcohol use, intentional and
unintentional injuries, HIV, sexually transmitted
diseases , abstinence and unintentional pregnancies.
Students will receive (upon successful completion) a
CPR & Standard First Aid card from the American
Red Cross.
This focuses on Home Health Aide and Nursing
Assistant LTC. It prepares the student for eligibility to
take the State Registry Exam for NA/HHA. The Home
Health Aide portion of the course focuses on learning
skills to meet the psycho-social physical needs of
clients in home care settings. The Nursing Assistant
portion of the course is recommended for anyone
seeking a position as a nursing assistant in a nursing
home or hospital. It is approved by the MN
Department of Health and prepares the students for
eligibility to take the State Registry Exam for Nursing
Assistant. The emphasis on learning skills to meet
the psychology and physical needs of geriatric clients
in long term care settings.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
* Progress covering 5 main areas of fitness:
cardiovascular-muscular strength-muscular
endurance-flexibility-body composition
* Introducing a Lifestyle analysis: nutrition-exerciserest-hydration
* Fitness Gram Test measuring 6 specific areas:
aerobic capacity-percentage of body fat-abdominal
strength and endurance-trunk strength and flexibilityupper body strength-overall flexibility
* The use of heart rate monitors covering: resting
heart rate-target heart rate-maximum heart rate-target
heart rate duration
* Weightlifting covering all machines and free-weight
equipment
* Specific muscle groups involved in particular lifts and
what lifts will improve those muscle groups
(kinesiology-exercise physiology)
* Introduction to Brain Growth and Development:
exercises effect on learning-brain growth-stressanxiety-depression-attention deficit-addictionhormonal changes-aging
* Introduction of Leadership/Team Building covering:
trust-communications-team dynamics-leading as a
student
* Introduction to fitness facilities and equipment
* HIV, Sexually transmitted diseases, unintentional
pregnancies, and abstinence.
9th Grade Physical Education (Required)
One Trimester
½ Credit
001239
Grade: 9-10
-Goal of this course is to enhance health and wellness
by improving:
1. Muscular Strength
2. Aerobic Capacity
3. Flexibility
4. Body Composition
5. Skill Development in the following activities:
-Activities covering individual, dual, team sports.
-Indoor activities will include but not limited to: pickle
ball, badminton, volleyball, basketball, weight training,
big base, floor hockey, ultimate Frisbee, ultimate
football.
-Outdoor activities will include but not limited to:
football, soccer, softball, tennis
Fitness Activities keeping heart rates at a moderate
to vigorous level
General Skill Development and play of above listed
activities in a PE4Life Model keeping heart rates at a
moderate to vigorous level
-Development of an Individual Fitness Plan:
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Physical Education - Team Sports & Personal
Fitness
One Trimester
½ Credit
001223
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Group & Individual Fitness
Personal Fitness and Body Composition
One Trimester
½ Credit
001235
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Community Health, and Group &
Individual Fitness
Goal of this course is to give students the opportunity
and knowledge to fully develop a individual fitness
plan and experience a variety of Team Sports
Activities include volleyball, basketball, wally-ball, floor
hockey, team handball, speedball, football, soccer,
softball, ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf
Fitness Activities Model keeping heart rates at a
moderate to vigorous level
Team Sports Activities in a PE4Life Model keeping
heart rates at a moderate to vigorous level
Completion of a Individual Fitness Plan:
* Progress covering 5 main areas of fitness:
cardiovascular-muscular strength-muscular
endurance-flexibility-body composition
* Completing a Lifestyle analysis: nutrition-exerciserest-hydration
* Fitness Gram Test Measuring 6 specific areas:
aerobic capacity-percentage of body fat-abdominal
strength and endurance-trunk strength and flexibilityupper body strength-overall flexibility
* Healthy Fitness Zone
* The use of heart rate monitors covering: resting
heart rate-target heart rate-maximum heart rate-target
heart rate duration
* Ability to work independently-partnered-grouped
during fitness time
* Explore the various fitness activities that can be
lifetime activities
* Brain Growth and Development: exercises effect on
testing-memory-brain growth-learning-stress-anxietydepression-attention deficit-addiction-hormonal
changes-aging-health
* Skill related physical fitness: agility-speedcoordination-balance-power-reaction time
* Influences on Physical Fitness: maturation-physical
activity-heredity -environment=Physical Fitness
* Develop short and long term fitness goals
* Developing positive attitudes towards fitness
activities rather than just short term improvements in
fitness
* Completing a Leadership/Team building Plan:
covering: trust-communication-team dynamics-leading
as a student
* Advanced knowledge of fitness facilities and
equipment
Goal of this class is to involve the students in a variety
of healthy experiences and health careers. Students
will develop a individualized fitness plan. Students will
focus on lifetime fitness activities covering: aerobics,
pilates, tae-bo. This class is designed for information,
fitness, personal wellness and fun.
4 days per week keeping heart rates at a moderate to
vigorous level
1 day per week following the PE4Life model keeping
heart rates at a moderate to vigorous level
Review and Completion of a Individual Fitness Plan:
* Based on the rubric of 5 areas: Goal-FrequencyIntensity-Time-Type
* Progress covering 5 main areas of fitness:
cardiovascular-muscular strength-muscular
endurance-flexibility-body composition
* Completing a Lifestyle analysis: nutrition-exerciserest-hydration
* Fitness Gram Test Measuring 6 specific areas:
aerobic capacity-percentage of body fat-abdominal
strength and endurance-trunk strength and flexibilityupper body strength-overall flexibility
* Healthy Fitness Zone
* The use of heart rate monitors covering: resting
heart rate-target heart rate-maximum heart rate-target
heart rate duration
* Ability to work independently-partnered-grouped
during fitness time
* Explore the various fitness activities that can be
lifetime activities
* Brain Growth and Development: exercises effect on
testing-memory-brain growth-learning-stress-anxietydepression-attention deficit-addiction-hormonal
changes-aging-health
* Skill related physical fitness: agility-speedcoordination-balance-power-reaction time
* Influences on Physical Fitness: maturation-physical
activity-heredity -environment=Physical Fitness
* Develop short and long term fitness goals
* Developing positive attitudes towards fitness
activities rather than just short term improvements in
fitness
* Tracking fitness results over time
* Completing a Leadership/Team building Plan:
covering: trust-communication-team dynamics-leading
as a student
* Advanced knowledge of fitness facilities and
equipment
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Weight Training & Conditioning
One Trimester
½ Credit
001225 – Weight Training & Conditioning I
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Group & Individual Fitness
Advanced Physical Education & Personal Fitness
One Trimester
½ Credit
001242
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: Group & Individual Fitness
Goal of this course is to design and implement an
individual workout program to improve strength and
conditioning. There will be several workout programs
available for the student to choose from. Students are
encouraged to develop their own personal program.
Fitness Activities keeping heart rate at a moderate to
vigorous level
Individual Weight Program Work
1 day per week in a Sport Activity in the PE4Life
Model
Review and Completion of a Individual Fitness Plan
* Based on the rubric of 5 areas: Goal-FrequencyIntensity-Time-Type
* Progress covering 5 main areas of fitness:
cardiovascular-muscular strength-muscular
endurance-flexibility-body composition
* Completing a Lifestyle analysis: nutrition-exerciserest-hydration
* Fitness Gram Test Measuring 6 specific areas:
aerobic capacity-percentage of body fat-abdominal
strength and endurance-trunk strength and flexibilityupper body strength-overall flexibility
* Healthy Fitness Zone
* The use of heart rate monitors covering: resting
heart rate-target heart rate-maximum heart rate-target
heart rate duration
* Ability to work independently-partnered-grouped
during fitness time
* Explore the various fitness activities that can be
lifetime activities
* Brain Growth and Development: exercises effect on
testing-memory-brain growth-learning-stress-anxietydepression-attention deficit-addiction-hormonal
changes-aging-health
* Skill related physical fitness: agility-speedcoordination-balance-power-reaction time
* Influences on Physical Fitness: maturation-physical
activity-heredity -environment=Physical Fitness
* Develop short and long term fitness goals
* Developing positive attitudes towards fitness
activities rather than just short term improvements in
fitness
* Tracking fitness results over time
* Advanced knowledge of fitness facilities and
equipment
* Proper use of weight machines, verti-max,
plyometrics, free weights
Goal of this course is to offer a variety of activities in
Individual, Dual, and Team Sports activities include
but are not limited to: racquetball, pickle ball,
badminton, wally-ball, volleyball, basketball, tennis,
softball, football, ultimate football, ultimate frisbee,
speedball, floor hockey, big base.
Activities keeping heart rates at a moderate to
vigorous level
Activities with a PE4Life model keeping heart rates at
a moderate to vigorous level
Review and Completion of a Individual Fitness Plan:
* Based on the rubric of 5 areas: Goal-FrequencyIntensity-Time-Type
* Progress covering 5 main areas of fitness:
cardiovascular-muscular strength-muscular
endurance-flexibility-body composition
* Completing a Lifestyle analysis: nutrition-exerciserest-hydration
* Fitness Gram Test Measuring 6 specific areas:
aerobic capacity-percentage of body fat-abdominal
strength and endurance-trunk strength and flexibilityupper body strength-overall flexibility
* Healthy Fitness Zone
* The use of heart rate monitors covering: resting
heart rate-target heart rate-maximum heart rate-target
heart rate duration
* Ability to work independently-partnered-grouped
during fitness time
* Explore the various fitness activities that can be
lifetime activities
* Brain Growth and Development: exercises effect on
testing-memory-brain growth-learning-stress-anxietydepression-attention deficit-addiction-hormonal
changes-aging-health
* Skill related physical fitness: agility-speedcoordination-balance-power-reaction time
* Influences on Physical Fitness: maturation-physical
activity-heredity -environment=Physical Fitness
* Develop short and long term fitness goals
* Developing positive attitudes towards fitness
activities rather than just short term improvements in
fitness
* Tracking fitness results over time
* Completing a Leadership/Team building Plan:
covering: trust-communication-team dynamics-leading
as a student
* Advanced knowledge of fitness facilities and
equipment.
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
The Industrial Arts Department provides opportunities for developing insights into the broad aspects of industry such
as construction, energy, communications, manufacturing, and transportation. It concerns itself with industrial
production and servicing, including such principles as application of mechanisms, creation of new ideas and
products, implication for consumer literacy, wise applications of leisure time, respect for quality workmanship, and
skills essential toward vocational proficiency. The curriculum provides courses and experiences of a vocational
nature for students entering post-high school programs and opportunities for students interested in exploring more
deeply the avocation, cultural understanding, and consumer aspect of American industry.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
½
Introduction to Engineering
& Design A
Introduction to Engineering
& Design B
Woods
None
½
001706
(Tri 1 & 2)
001707
(Tri 3)
001713
½
001718
Advanced Woods
½
001730
Architectural Drafting
½
001717
Wood Sculpture
½
001750
*½
001721
(1st tri)
Principles of
Technology
Residential Carpentry I
*½
001722
(2nd tri)
Residential Carpentry II
*½
001723
(3rd tri)
001702
(2 hour block)
Residential Carpentry III
½
1
Construction Supervisor
None
Fee for materials
Woods
Fee for materials
None
10-11-12
None
Fee for materials
None
10-11-12
Woods I & II
11-12
Residential Carpentry
& Instructor Permission
12
* The maximum number of credits allowed in Residential Carpentry is 2 per year.
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GRADE
LEVEL
9
10-11-12
10-11-12
11-12
Introduction to Engineering Design A & B
001706 – Tri 1 & 2
½ Credit
001707 – Tri 3
½ Credit
Advanced Woods
One Trimester
001718
Grades: 10-11-12
Fee: fee for materials
Prerequisite: Woods
Grade 9
Prerequisite: none
½ Credit
Ever tried to design something new or draw up an
idea you wanted to share with your friends and
wondered how you could communicate your idea? Or,
have you wondered how someone designed that new
MP3 player or sleek new phone? Then Introduction to
Engineering Design TM is the course for you. The
major focus of the course is to learn how to take an
idea through a design process and then manufacture
it. As you learn about various aspects of engineering
and engineering design, such as how engineers
communicate through drawing, you will apply what
you learn through various activities, projects, and
problems. For example, after learning about the
different techniques engineers use in determining how
to design a product, you and your teacher will have
the flexibility to explore the design and engineering
processes to solve problems that are of interest to
you. We will be building a woodworking project in this
class to reinforce the engineering process from design
to finished project. The course covers the following:
This course will allow students to design and construct
a project of their choice. Students will be required to
develop their own working drawing, bill of materials,
and plan of procedure.
The Role of an Engineer
The Design Process
Product Design
Product Analysis and Improvement
Building the project
Grades: 11-12
Class Size Limit: 10
Prerequisite: Woods I & II
Architectural Drafting
One Trimester
001730
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
This course covers architectural history, area
planning, drafting techniques, and drawing floor plans
and elevations. Students will explore the proper use
of drafting instruments and computer aided drafting.
Residential Carpentry
001721 – 1st tri
001722 – 2nd tri
001723 – 3rd tri
½ Credit
½ Credit
½ Credit
The students in this course will have the unique
opportunity to design, build, and sell a full-size home.
Topics included are masonry, basic carpentry,
plumbing, electricity, home design, and careers in
construction. The class will meet two hours each day
for the school year.
In addition, you will use Inventor, the same software
you used in the middle school which is a state of the
art 3-D design software package from AutoDesk, to
help you design solutions to different design projects.
Working in teams, you will learn about documenting
your solutions, solving problems, and communicating
your solutions to other students and members.
Students will also learn how to program a CNC mill to
cut out parts of your project and how to operate the
laser engraver to apply details.
Woods
One Trimester
001713
Grades: 10-11-12
Fee: fee for materials
½ Credit
Construction Supervisor (2 hour block)
One Trimester
1 Credit
001702
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Residential Carpentry & Instructor
Permission
½ Credit
This course will be made available for the students
serious about a career in construction trades and who
exhibit skill and work ethic. Duties will be supervisory
in nature, but students must lead by example.
Ordering materials and keeping records and planning
will be required.
This course will allow students to design and construct
a project of their choice. Students will explore
approach to wood working, cabinet construction,
joinery and finishing techniques. Students will be
required to develop their own working drawing, bill of
materials, and plan of procedure.
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Wood Sculpture
One Trimester
001717
Grade: 10-11-12
Fee: fee for materials
½ Credit
This course is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to explore a more artistic facet of
woodworking. Students will be allowed to carve any
object, but the focus will be on waterfowl and fish
decoys. There is a long-standing tradition in
Minnesota and particularly in this area that involved
the outdoor sports of hunting and fishing. Students
will research the history of dark house spearing or
waterfowl hunting in Minnesota, design and construct
a decoy, evaluate the final product and present it to an
audience.
Several carvers from this area are becoming famous
and are reaping the benefits of their talent and efforts.
These people will be called upon to demonstrate their
skills and act as resources for the students. Students
will experiment with different materials and finishing
techniques. Instruction and support will be provided
as the students produce a replica or representation of
a Mallard, Walleye, Loon, or whatever interests them.
Most materials will be provided free to the students.
Principles of Technology
One Trimester
001750
Grade: 11-12
½ Credit
This course is designed to introduce students to the
world of technology. Students will gain an
understanding of technology, its advancement through
history, the possibilities and problems it can create.
Students will use the latest technology available to
this department to design and manufacture a product
in order to better understand the practical uses of
technology in industry and be better prepared for
careers which may utilize these same technologies.
Safety of the student and the equipment will be
stressed. Students will use computers, computer
aided machines, and traditional wood shop tools and
machinery.
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MATHEMATICS
The mathematics department offers a sequence of courses designed for students who plan a post-high school
education and also offers courses designed for students who plan to begin a vocation following high school.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
GRADE
LEVEL
9
NCAA
½
000691
Intermediate Algebra
None
000631
Algebra II A
None
000632
Algebra II B
Algebra II A
½
000641
Plane Geometry A
Algebra II
10-11-12

½
000642
Plane Geometry B
Plane Geometry A
½
000603
Functions & Alg. Patterns
Algebra II
11-12

½
000604
Intro Statistics
Plane Geometry
½
000684
Tech Math A
Algebra II
½
000685
Tech Math B
Plane Geometry
½
000611
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calc
11-12

½
000625
AP Calculus AB/BC
12

½
000626
AP Calculus AB/BC
½
½
000628
000629
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Statistics
Algebra II & Plane
Geometry, Intro to
Stats, Functions &
Algebraic Patterns or
Pre Calc
None
11-12

½
000630
AP Statistics
Algebra II

11-12
According to the MN Math Graduation Standards students must complete Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II to
fulfill graduation standards.
SUGGESTED MATH SEQUENCE
GRADE 9
Algebra II
GRADE 10
Plane Geometry
GRADE 11
Functions & Alg. Patterns
Intro Statistics
AP Stats
Pre-Calculus
GRADE 12
Tech Math
AP Stats
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Stats
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Intermediate Algebra
One Trimester
000691
Grades : 9
Applied Geometry A & B
Two Trimesters
000641
000642
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
This is a one trimester course that is intended for
students coming from the middle school who are in
need of remediation. Focus will be on pre-algebra
and 8th grade algebra topics, and basic math skills.
Algebra II A B
Two Trimesters
000631
000632
Grades: 9
Prerequisite: Algebra II (9th grade)
This course will cover traditional Euclidean
geometry. The 1st trimester will cover points, lines,
planes and angles, two column proof, conditional
statements, indirect reasoning, congruent triangles,
and quadrilaterals.
1 Credit
Second trimester will cover inequalities in geometry,
similar polygons, right triangles, circles, and
constructions, areas of plane figures, and areas and
volumes of solid figures. You may not take the
second trimester of the course without a passing
the first trimester.
First trimester: First trimester will cover real numbers,
equations, inequalities, fractions, linear equations, and
systems of linear equations and inequalities.
Second Trimester: Second trimester will cover
exponents, products and factoring, radicals and
complex numbers, quadratic equations, and
exponential functions. You may not take the second
trimester of the course without a passing the first
trimester.
Plane Geometry A & B
Two Trimesters
000641
000642
Grades: 10-11-12
1 Credit
Functions & Algebraic Patterns
One Trimester
000603
Grades: 11-12
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II (9th grade), Plane
Geometry (10th grade); If students have earned
B's or higher in EACH trimester in their 9th
Algebra 2 & 10th grade Geometry math classes
they can replace this credit requirement with PreCalculus.
1 Credit
Linear and quadratic functions, polynomials functions,
rational functions, functions and their properties, and
exponents and logarithms, Sequence & Series
patterns, recursion. Transformations of functions will
also be covered. We will look into the study of
Trigonometry at an introductory stage.
Prerequisite: Algebra II (9th grade) - Students who
maintain a C average or above in Algebra II or
pass a Geom. readiness exam otherwise. If not
met will be placed in Applied Geometry.
This course will cover traditional Euclidean
geometry. The 1st trimester will cover points, lines,
planes and angles, two column proof, conditional
statements, indirect reasoning, congruent triangles,
and quadrilaterals.
Intro Statistics
One Trimester
000604
Grades 11-12
Second trimester will cover inequalities in geometry,
similar polygons, right triangles, circles, and
constructions, areas of plane figures, and areas and
volumes of solid figures. You may not take the
second trimester of the course without a passing
the first trimester.
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II (9th grade), Plane
Geometry (10th grade); If students have earned
B's or higher in EACH trimester in their 9th
Algebra 2 & 10th grade Geometry math classes
they can replace this credit requirement with AP
Stats.
This course looks into various ways to display data,
how to gather data, and different techniques used to
analyze data. Students will complete a sampling
project, study locations in a Normal Distribution, and
study probability. The end of the course will focus on
Inference about a population of interest from data
gathered from samples of the population.
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Pre-Calculus
One Trimester
000611
Grade: 11-12
AP Statistics (Advanced Placement)
Two Trimesters
1 Credit
000629
000630
Grade 11 or 12
½ Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra II, Plane Geometry,
Function & Algebraic Patterns – Students who
maintain a B average or above in each trimester of
9th grade Algebra II & 10th grade Geometry can
take Pre-Calculus in lieu of Functions & Algebraic
Patterns.
Prerequisite: Algebra II (1 year), Plane Geometry
(1 year) , Function & Algebraic Patterns – Students
must have earned at least a B- in their math
classes EACH trimester of 9th grade Algebra II/10th
grade geometry, AND have met the score cutoff on
the Accuplacer test in order to be eligible to take
the course. Otherwise, Intro to Statistics (1
Trimester – ½ credit) is required before being
eligible to enroll in AP Statistics.
This course is designed for the student who plans to
pursue a career that requires a thorough mathematics
background. The class has a lecture format and
covers the following topics:
The topics for Statistics are divided into four major
themes: exploratory analysis, investigating
components of conducting a study, probability, and
statistical inference.
Linear and quadratic functions, polynomials functions,
rational functions, functions and their properties, and
exponents and logarithms, Sequence & Series
patterns, recursion. Transformations of functions will
also be covered. Trig Functions and identities, Degree
and Radian angle measurement, Unit Circle, Complex
numbers, Conic Sections
I. Exploratory analysis of data makes use of graphical
and numerical techniques to study patterns and
departures from patterns.
II. Data must be collected according to a welldeveloped plan if valid information is to be obtained.
III. Probability is the tool used for anticipating what the
distribution of data should look like under a given
model.
IV. Statistical inference guides the selection of
appropriate models.
AP Calculus AB/BC (Advanced Placement)
Full Year
1 ½ Credits
000625 - Trimester 1
000626 - Trimester 2
000628 - Trimester 3
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus (1 trimester)
The second trimester will continue these topics and
cover test preparation for the AP exam. The exam will
cost approx.. $30 to $50, and will be the responsibility
of the student.
This course is a part of Advanced Placement
Calculus. A high school Calculus credit is earned in
this course. A college credit can be earned by taking
and passing the A.P. Exam. It is not required to take
the A.P. Exam to earn high school credit. Graphing
calculator is required for this course.
A TI-84 graphing calculator is HIGHLY recommended
as this will be the calculator we use in class
discussions and on homework. They can be found on
sales for approx. $100.00, and can be used in AP
Calculus and in college.
First trimester will cover Analysis of Graphs, Limits of
Functions, Continuity, Derivatives, Derivatives at a
Point, Derivatives a as Functions, Second Derivatives,
Applications of Derivatives, and Computation of
Derivatives. Graphing calculators will be used.
Second trimester will cover Riemann Sums,
Interpretations and Properties of Definite Integrals
Applications of Integrals, Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus, Techniques of Anti-differentiation,
Applications of Anti-differentiation, and Numerical
approximations to definite integrals.
Third trimester will cover test preparation and
analysis. Students will be given the opportunity to
take either the AB Exam or BC Exam. The AB Exam
allows students to earn Calculus I credit and the BC
Exam allows students to earn Pre-Calculus I and
Calculus credit.
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MUSIC
The senior high music curriculum offers a wide variety of classes for students with interests ranging from careeroriented goals in music, to hobby and enjoyment purposes. The courses cover basic fundamentals, techniques, and
provide the opportunities for creative experiences suited for everybody. These classes will expand your interest,
skill, and appreciation of the arts.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
½
000803
Contemporary Music
½
000853
(Tri 1)
000854
(Tri 2)
000855
(Tri 3)
000805
(Tri 1)
000806
(Tri 2)
000807
(Tri 3)
000825
(Tri 1)
000826
(Tri 2)
000827
(Tri 3)
Concert Choir I
½
½
½
½
½
½
½
½
½
000860
PREREQUISITE
GRADE LEVEL
10-11-12
Audition
9-10-11-12
Concert Choir II
Concert Choir III
Band I
Participation in 7th & 8th
grade band, and permission
of instructor
Band II
9-10-11-12
Band III
Band and Choir I
9-10-11-12
Band and Choir II
Permission of Both
Instructors
Band and Choir III
Guitar
Permission of Instructor
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9-10-11-12
Concert Choir I, II and III
Full Year
000853 – Tri 1
000854 – Tri 2
000855 – Tri 3
In addition to daily coursework, each student will do
work throughout the year addressing the National
Standards for Music Education. Some of these
include: performing a solo and/or chamber music,
analyzing and interpreting music, and understanding
important figures and events in music history.
1 ½ Credits
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Audition
Band and Choir
000825 – Tri 1
000826 – Tri 2
000827 – Tri 3
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Concert Choir is a select mixed ensemble. Students
wishing to be in Concert Choir need to make an
appointment with Mr. Kosiak to set an audition time.
No student may register for Concert choir without
first completing an audition. . Concert Choir
performs choral music of all time periods and genres.
The music is mostly a cappella and may divide into as
many as 8 parts. The goal of Concert Choir is for
students to explore the very best examples of choral
music that is accessible to high school voices
½ credit
½ credit
½ credit
This course provides students the opportunity to
participate in both Band and choir
Concert choir will perform several concerts throughout
the school year. Concert attendance is mandatory and
part of the choir member’s grade. Concert Choir
members will sing in various languages including:
French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, and African.
Perham High School’s Concert Choir is an award
winning choir having performed in 6 states and 2
foreign countries. Concert Choir members are eligible
to be a part of the choir tour to NYC and Carnegie Hall
which takes place every 3 years.
.
Concert Band
000805 - Tri 1
½ credit
000806 - Tri 2
½ credit
000807 - Tri 3
½ credit
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: instrumental music performance
experience and permission of instructor
Concert Band musicians will perform a wide variety of
musical literature. Students will perform three or four
concerts. There will also be opportunities to
participate in various chamber ensembles. Each
student will be responsible to learn rhythmic and tonal
technique appropriate to their grade level and
development. It is suggested that private or group
lessons be scheduled to better develop each student’s
capabilities and to better serve the needs of the
overall ensemble. PHS Concert Band members are
expected to participate in the pep band. The pep
band performs at home athletic events during the fall
and winter sports seasons. Because pep band is part
of the class, students are expected to arrange their
schedules accordingly. Student input on the schedule
will be used in determining the performances.
Students will be responsible for their own reeds and
supplies. These may be obtained from the director.
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Guitar
Trimester Three
000860
½ Credit
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
Guitar Class is open to all students in grades 9-12
regardless of ability or previous experience. The curriculum
is graded so if you are a brand new beginner your course
work will be different from a student who already has some
guitar skills or has taken the course previously. All students
will take an diagnostic entrance test to decide their abilities
with chords, note reading, and scales, After the
assessments, students curriculum will be prescribed based
on their abilities in the three areas
( Chords, Note
reading, and scales). Curriculum will include playing chords
from chord charts and from standard notation, reading and
playing single note melodies on all six strings, learning
major , minor , and pentatonic scales to be used in
improvisation; playing various blues forms, barre chords
and power chords.
Space in the class is limited to 20 students
Contemporary Music
½ credits
000803
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Audition or Instructor Permission
CMP will involve creating small musical ensembles to
perform contemporary music (rock, country, pop) to
be performed at school events. The trimester will
culminate with a live concert in the auditorium
featuring all members of the class performing in their
various ensembles.
Students interested in CMP must be accomplished
enough on their instruments to be able to work
independently to create musical performances in a
small ensemble settings; often times with only one
instrument per part. CMP is not intended for students
who are just learning their instruments; you must be
accomplished enough to begin performing the 1st
week of the class. If the student’s musical ability is
unknown to the instructor, the student will need to
audition for entrance into the class.
In the past CMP students have performed music by
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Cheryl Crow, Blink 182,
The Foo fighters, 3 Doors Down, Chuck Berry,
Thompson Square, Toby Keith, and many more.
Instruments needed include: guitar (acoustic and
electric), bass guitar, drum set, keyboards, brass
instruments, and vocalists.
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SCIENCE
Science is the activity of finding facts and developing theories. This is ordinarily accomplished by observation, organization
and interpretation. Science is so often called “organized curiosity”. The observations are often made as part of a
controlled sequence of activities which we call an experiment. We attempt to organize our science program with these
concepts in the forefront of our thinking. In emphasizing the “inquiry” approach whenever possible, we encourage the
student to start in the laboratory and then to attempt to organize and interpret the observation obtained. An understanding
of science is essential if citizens are to make informed decisions concerning their current and future lifestyles.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
GRADE LEVEL
NCAA
½
000571
None
9

½
000572
½
000447
10-11-12

½
000448
½
000459
Physical Science I
(Required)
Physical Science II
(Required)
Biology I
(Required)
Biology II
(Required)
Environmental Studies I
(Required)
None
9-10-11-12

½
000460
Environmental Studies II
(Continuation of
Environmental Studies I)
Physical Science
and
Biology
9-10-11-12

½
000431
Ecology & GIS Research I
10-11-12

½
000432
½
000445
Ecology & GIS Research II
By taking both trimester, this
qualifies as the required
Environmental Studies One
Chemistry I *
11-12

½
000446
Chemistry II *
Physical Science &
Algebra
Chemistry I
½
000411
Physics I *
11-12

½
000412
Physics II *
Physical Science &
Algebra
Physics I
½
000429
Anatomy & Physiology I
Biology
11-12

½
000430
Anatomy & Physiology II
Anatomy & Physiology I
Physical Science I
Physical Science I
Biology I
Ecology & GIS Research I
Every student must take either Chemistry I & II, or Physics I & II as part of the graduation requirements.
Science (3 years)
The study of science, including a lab science, is excellent preparation for college regardless of a student’s intended
field of study. Appropriate areas of study may include chemistry, biology, and physics. The study of science relies
on curiosity, objectivity, and skepticism and sharpens the thinking process. In today’s rapidly changing world, many
professions and occupations require people with training in science and technology.
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Physical Science I & II (Required)
Two Trimesters
000571
000572
Grade: 9
Environmental Studies I (Required)
One Trimester
000459
Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 Credit
This class is suited for the student who is going on to
a technical college, community college or a four-year
university and has an interest in the environment. The
topics we cover in this class include: water quality,
global warming, ecosystems, and invasive species.
This class is designed using a hands-on constructivist
approach to science, as most topics covered in lecture
are also covered in a lab situation. Emphasis is
placed on understanding key concepts and problem
solving skills. Students should expect to gain an
understanding of “how things work” and how physics
and chemistry affects their lives.
The class is designed for students who have an
appreciation of outdoor activity and are willing at times
to get their hands (and shoes) dirty. Students in this
class should expect to gain an understanding of our
fragile global environment and the steps humans need
to take in order to protect it.
First trimester consists of the study of basic physics:
force, motion, forms of energy, simple machines &
electricity.
Environmental Studies II
Second trimester consists of the study of basic
chemistry: properties of matter, physical and chemical
changes, periodic table of elements, chemical
bonding, chemical reactions, and acids & bases.
One Trimester
½ Credit
000460
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology
Biology I & II (Required)
Two Trimesters
1 Credit
000447
000448
Grades: 10
Prerequisite: Physical Science or Permission of
Instructor
Is a continuation of the first trimester. IT IS OPEN TO
STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TAKE THE FIRST
TRIMESTER CLASS. The topics we cover in class
will include: global environment, relations in the
environment, impact of long and short term changes
in the environment, air quality, surface and
groundwater and wetlands, Minnesota Ecological
History, and reading a novel “A Sand County
Almanac”.
This class is designed to give a student an
understanding of the biological sciences. In this class
a student will demonstrate an understanding of
biological concepts, theories and principles through
the study of: cell theory, biological change over time,
interdependence of organisms, material cycles,
energy flow, behavior of organisms and the scientific
method. Several projects and presentations will be
required in order to attain the credit.
Anatomy and Physiology
Two Trimesters
000429
000430
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Biology
½ Credit
This class is designed for students who have an
appreciation of outdoor activity and are willing at times
to get their hands (and shoes) dirty. Students in this
class should expect to gain an understanding of our
fragile global environment and the steps humans need
to take in order to protect it.
1 Credit
This course is a study of the human body. The course
is designed for the students that have an interest in
the anatomical structure and physiological functions of
the human. Course is recommended for any student
pursuing a career in the health sciences.
Dissection of animals will be a component of this
course as well as a variety of lab activities.
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Ecology & GIS Research I & II
Two Trimesters
1 Credit
000431
000432
Grades: 10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
Note: By taking both trimesters of this course,
you fulfill the required trimester of Environmental
Studies.
Chemistry I & II
Two Trimesters
1 Credit
000445
000446
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Physical Science and Algebra I
This course will develop the skills students will need
for a general chemistry course. Topics include
measurement, matter and it’s properties, gas laws,
atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, solutions,
chemical reactions, acids and bases and
stoichiometry. Students must pass Chemistry I to
enroll in Chemistry II.
Student considering going into the field of Natural
Resources or Field Biology should consider taking this
course.
Students may take both trimesters to fulfill their
required Env. Science and elective.
Physics I & II
Two Trimesters
1 Credit
000411
000412
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: Physical Science and Algebra
In this course students will have opportunities to
participate in authentic field research projects being
conducted by biologists in the DNR, USFWS, and
universities. Students will learn and apply research
methods used by these professionals. Because these
projects are ongoing and authentic, the specifics will
change from year to year. Past research projects
have included: bittern and wolf research at Agassiz
National Wildlife Refuge; black bear, deer and wolf
research at Camp Ripley; deer aging at Grand
Rapids; wolf research at Ely, Perham Wellhead
Protection Program, and Fire Wise.
This course is designed to prepare students for
general college physics. When the course is
completed, students should understand what physics
is, and have little, if any, fear, that physics is “too
hard”. The first trimester will include a brief review of
the metric system and problem solving skills.
However, the focus of the trimester will be on classical
mechanics as it relates to: speed, acceleration, force,
vectors, universal gravitation, and momentum.
Second trimester will continue with classical
mechanics, starting with energy, and work. The focus
will then switch to modern physics. Topics covered
will be waves, electricity, and magnetism. During the
course of the year, students will conduct and report on
laboratory investigations.
Students will learn and apply in the field the following
research techniques: GPS, radio telemetry, compass,
triangulation, and tracking.

Students will learn and apply in the
classroom the following research techniques:
GIS data analysis, technical reading and
writing, data display, primary and secondary
research skills, and presentations.
In addition, basic ecology content will be covered and
applied to the research projects.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Preparation for life in a world where change seems to be the only certainty requires a comprehensive background in
social studies. Our curriculum is designed to familiarize students with human problems and accomplishments-past,
present, and future. Studies of issues beyond the school and community encourage students to see the importance
of a balance between personal and cultural needs.
Required Credits:
Elective Credits:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Psychology
Sociology
College US Government
College Psychology
College Psychology II
Street Law
Grade 12
1 credit, Civics-9
1 credit, American History-10
1 credit, World History and
Geography-11
½ credit – US Government-12
½ credit Economics
_________
4 credits
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
GRADE
LEVEL
NCAA
½
000235
None
9

½
000236
½
000231
9 Social Studies I
(Required)
9 Social Studies II
(Required)
10 American History I
(Required)
10 American History II
(Required)
11 Geography
(Required)
½
000232
½
000223
½
½
½
000227
000213
000214

None
10

None
11
None
11

11 World History
(Required)
12 U.S. Government
(Required)

9 Social Studies
12

Economics
(Required)
None
11-12
½
000239
Street Law
None
10-11-12
½
000240
Psychology
None
11-12

½
000250
Sociology
None
11-12


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9 Social Studies (Required)
Two Trimesters
000235
000236
Grade: 9
11 World History/Geography (required)
Two Trimesters (1 of each)
1 Credit
000223 – (Geography)
000227 – (World History)
Grades: 11
1 Credit
Civics is the study of what it means to be an American
citizen. Students will be able to consider and clarify
their role as a citizen in their family, school,
community, and our justice system. Students will be
able to analyze and discern our three branches of
government and gain an appreciation for our
democracy. Students will also have an opportunity to
use a wide variety of hands on activities.
Geography of the World examines the most
fundamental aspects of our existence in the world.
Geography shapes the nature of the world in which
we live. These ideas are included in the five themes
of geography: location, place, region, movement, and
human-environment interaction.
World History examines past events and
developments fundamental to human history
throughout the world. The course will continue to use
geography, introduce economics, politics and law, war
and diplomacy, technology, religion, philosophy, social
elations and cross-cultural interaction.
Students will also use current events to help them
understand the world around them. Students will use
news magazines, the internet, and other sources to
help gain knowledge about current event happenings.
Students will be able to identify how different
perspectives influence beliefs and actions by
identifying issues around which disagreements exist.
The course will also interpret current affairs and will
include a career unit; an introduction to standardized
college entrance tests, and scholarship information.
These units will focus on the contributions that
students may one day make to society.
Students will explore true civic responsibility through
developing awareness for others. This course will
focus on “growing up” in the 21st Century and
developing empathy for others.
10 American History (Required)
Two Trimesters
000231
000232
Grades: 10
12 U.S. Government (required)
One Trimester
000213
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: 9 Social Studies
1 Credit
½ Credit
This course gives students a working knowledge of
our government. Students will come away with a
greater understanding of what it means to be a U.S.
citizen. Students will explore our government
foundations, the Constitution, the 3 branches of
government, interest groups, voter behavior, and
other areas. Because this class covers so much
material, there will be much lecture and discussion.
Students will also take part in various critiques of our
system in an effort to help make them a more
educated voter.
Students will gain usable practical knowledge and
skills through lecture, discussion, research projects,
oral reports, current events, hands on projects, and
group work, which will enable them to be participating
citizens in the American experience.
This course reviews the development of U.S. history
from discovery through Reconstruction (1492-1876).
Topics include: colonial America, colonial economy,
Revolutionary War, constitutional development, U.S.
expansion, U.S. presidencies, slavery & the Civil War.
Second trimester will cover Post-Civil War America
(1876-1996) with emphasis on: Industrialism,
westward expansion, U.S. presidencies, social
development, immigration, foreign relations, WW I, the
Great Depression, WW II, the Cold War, the civil rights
movement, the Persian Gulf War, and the prosperity
of the 1990’s.
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Economics (Required)
One Trimester
000214
Grades: 11-12
Sociology
One Trimester
000250
Grades: 11-12
½ Credit
This class provides students with basic knowledge of
key business and economic concepts. Students can
expect to learn about topics like supply and demand,
money, taxes, government intervention in the
economy, business organization, the stock market,
labor, management, the health of the U.S. economy,
and others. Students can expect to be part of
frequent discussions. There will also be various
projects and research assignments throughout the
trimester. The students should come away with a
good understanding of why prices are set as they are,
where their money is spent by the government, and
how our government functions.
Sociology is designed to show how society and
human behavior affect individuals. Students will
explore concepts like culture, values, social
structures, effects of society on individuals,
adolescence, deviance, discrimination (based on race,
ethnic group, gender, age, and health) and others.
Since this class is geared toward the college student,
there will be discussion. Students will also do a series
of short research papers and reaction essays based
on class movies and readings. Students should come
away with a greater understanding of human behavior
society and the effects of their surroundings on their
behavior.
This course will include 2 weeks of Career Research.
Street Law
One Trimester
000239
Grades: 10-11-12
½ Credit
Street Law is a course designed to provide practical
knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Students
will learn about topics such as, Constitutional Rights,
School related issues, dress codes, drug testing,
internet use and abuse, Patriot Act, guns laws, search
and seizure, law and life over 18, right to protest, jury
duty, military commitment, and much more. Street
Law Class offers information about everyday legal
issues students will encounter in their life.
Psychology
One Trimester
000240
Grades: 11-12
½ Credit
½ Credit
This class is an introductory course into the subject of
psychology. Students will be expected to learn about
the pioneers of psychology, the basic approaches, the
make-up and functions of the brain, sensation,
perception, motivation, emotions, level of
consciousness, learning, intelligence, mental
disorders, and others. Students will also take part in a
group presentation and an individual research project.
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SCHOOL TO WORK
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
½
001686
(5th Block Only)
(Tri 1)
School To Work I
½
001687
(5th Block Only)
(Tri 2)
School To Work II
001688
(5th Block Only)
(Tri 3)
School To Work III
½
PREREQUISITE
Students must be in good academic
standing in order to enroll in STW

Students must be able to provide their own
transportation
MAXIMUM
CREDITS TO
BE EARNED
11-12
School To Work (5th Block Only)
001686 – Trimester 1
½ Credit
001687 – Trimester 2
½ Credit
001688 – Trimester 3
½ Credit
Grades: 11-12
1 ½ Credits Max

GRADE
LEVEL
School To Work I
11-12
School To Work II
11-12
Combined
Total of 1 ½
Max
You will be placed in a position in the surrounding
community. Once an employer and teacher place you
in your desired area, you will go to work and develop
personal goals for your job. After each work day, you
will journal and over time, you will assess your
progress toward improvement via your journal and ongoing conferencing with the employer and instructor.
You can expect to learn about yourself and how to
use your best skills to compliment your weak areas,
as well as learning how to strengthen those weak
areas.
A Training Plan must be established and approved
prior to the internship. A sincere interest in the
occupation and excellent attendance is a MUST! A
Training Agreement must be established and signed
by the intern, parent(s), employer and the School-toWork Coordinator. Internships may or may not include
financial compensation.
This class is designed to allow students to explore
their interest in a career and work with a mentor in the
workplace. You will however be required to complete
weekly journals, logs, and other assignments as
assigned by the instructor.
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PEER TUTOR
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
¼
008860
HOTL Peer Tutor
11-12
MAXIMUM
CREDITS TO
BE EARNED
½ Credit Total
¼
008861
PWMS Peer Tutor
11-12
½ Credit Total
¼
008862
PHS Peer Tutor
11-12
½ Credit Total
Peer Tutor
Grade: 11-12
2 Trimesters only (1/2 Credit Total)
GRADE
LEVEL
HOTL
008860 –
¼ Credit
The primary function of peer tutors will be to work
directly with other students under the teacher's
supervision rather than doing clerical type activities.
Peer tutor positions should give a student an
understanding of their own ability and desire to work
with people.
PWMS
008861
¼ Credit
Three components are incorporated into the peer tutor
roles. The components are:
PHS
008866
¼ Credit
1. Preparation - This is the step taken to get
students ready to do their service.
2. Action - This is the actual service part of the
experience.
3. Students must have a minimum 3.0 g.p.a.
4. Pass or Fail Course
Peer tutors are positions where a student works as a
teacher's helper and receives credit toward graduation
for the work. A limited number of peer tutor positions
are available in the school.
Those students assigned peer tutor positions must
report to their assigned areas the same as a regularly
scheduled class. Students are allowed to have only
two Trimesters of Peer Tutor.
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WORLD LANGUAGES
There are many reasons to study another language: the realities of our multi-cultural world; job opportunities; the fun
of traveling abroad and communicating with those who speak another tongue. Most colleges and universities in
Minnesota expect incoming students to have studied at least two years of another language prior to enrollment.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
PREREQUISITE
½
001031
Spanish I A
None
½
001032
Spanish I B
Spanish I A
½
001041
Spanish II A
Spanish I or equivalent
½
001042
Spanish II B
Spanish II A
½
001071
Spanish III A
½
001072
Spanish III B
Completion 2 years
Spanish or equivalent
Spanish III A
Spanish I
Two Trimesters
001031 – Spanish I A
001032 – Spanish I B
Grades: 9-10-11-12
GRADE
LEVEL
9-10-11-12
NCAA
10-11-12

11-12


Spanish II
Two Trimesters
1 Credit
001041 - Spanish II A
001042 - Spanish II B
Grades: 10-11-12, or by prior discussion
Prerequisite: Spanish I
1 Credit
This course is a lively one, primarily of acquisition of
the basic vocabulary needed for communication in
Spanish. A substantial vocabulary will be learned
through a number of different strategies. Students will
actively participate in learning this vocabulary; a
reasonable degree of physical fitness is suggested.
In this course, students will expand their vocabulary
knowledge and grammar skills while writing, speaking,
and listening in the Spanish language. In addition to
reviewing the present tense of verbs, students will
also learn the past, conditional, and future tenses.
The main goal of this course is communicating in
Spanish. The Spanish classroom uses a physical
approach to learning, which requires students to listen
carefully to expand their own ability to understand and
speak in the language. The students, through writing,
speaking, and listening will apply the knowledge they
acquired in Beginning Spanish while using the
elements learned in Spanish II.
By the end of the second trimester, students can
expect to have gained an understanding of the
concepts of person, number and (grammatical)
gender, and how to apply those concepts in everyday
communication.
General cultural information is also part of this course.
Students can expect to learn about the Day of the
Dead: The Spanish and New World views of
Columbus (as opposed to the American view); the
Catholic Kings; the Re-conquest of Spain; and El Cid,
in addition to numerous other cultural and historical
themes deemed of interest by the instructor.
General cultural information is also part of this course.
While re-enforcing the general knowledge taught in
Beginning Spanish, Spanish II strives to broaden
student’ ideas and understanding of the Spanishspeaking world.
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Spanish III
Two Trimesters
001071 – Spanish III A
001072 – Spanish III B
Grades: 11-12, or by prior discussion
Prerequisite: Spanish II
1 Credit
This course is primarily one of application. The skills,
grammatical elements, and vocabulary acquired and
refined in Spanish I and II are used to write, listen,
speak, and view in the Spanish language. Students
are expected to work on assigned individual or group
projects which require them to show an understanding
of grammatical skills and the use of vocabulary. The
grammatical elements and skill for oral and written
communication are reviewed as needed while working
on various projects.
While applying their skills in the language, students
are asked to do several research based projects in
which they investigate aspects of culture in a Spanish
speaking area. This cultural information is shared
orally and in writing to the other classmates. Students
learn about other Spanish speaking cultures and
traditions while at the same time practicing the skills
needed to communicate in Spanish.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Study Skills
Each Trimester
002111 – 1st Trimester
½ Credit
002112 – 2nd Trimester
½ Credit
002113 – 3rd Trimester
½ Credit
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Must be in Special Education, and on
an IEP
This is a resource room for support services with the
Special Education Instructors.
Social Skills
Each Trimester
002114 – 1st Trimester
½ Credit
002115 – 2nd Trimester
½ Credit
002116 – 3rd Trimester
½ Credit
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Must be referred by the School Social
Worker
This is a one-on-one, or group social skills class with
the school Social Worker.
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