Course Requirements and Electives
High School students must take six to eight courses each semester (a combination of required and elective classes). Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are required by the State of Minnesota. Click here for Middle School course requirements and electives.
Freshman Year (Grade 9)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL or English levels 1 through 6)
* Mathematics (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1/2, Geometry)
* Biology
* Physical Education (1 semester)
Computer Applications 1 (1 semester)
Religion 9
Elective Courses:
Spanish 1/ 2
German 1
Latin 1
Chorus
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Sophomore Year (Grade 10)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL, English levels 1 through 6)
Mathematics (Algebra 1/2, Geometry)
* Physical Science
* World History (or ESL World History)
* Physical Education (1 semester)
* Health (1 semester)
Religion 10
Elective Courses:
Spanish 1/2/3
German 1/2
Latin 1/2
Choir
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Computer Applications 2
Desktop Publishing/Yearbook
Junior Year (Grade 11)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL, English levels 1 through 6, Advanced Writing)
* U.S. History (or ESL U.S. History)
Religion 11
Elective Courses:
Spanish 1/2/3
German 1/2/3
Latin 1/2/3
Choir
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Music Theory
Computer Applications 2
Accounting
Mathematics (Accelerated. Algebra 2, Advanced Math, AP Calculus,
Computer Programming)
Environmental Science/Geology
Chemistry/Accelerated Chemistry
Physics/Accelerated Physics/AP Physics
Family Life (Foods/Child Development)
Desktop Publishing/Yearbook
Journalism
Psychology
AP Psychology
Video Recording Arts
Senior Year (Grade 12)
Required Courses:
* English (ESL, English levels 1 through 6, Advanced Writing)
* Economics (1 semester)
* Government (1 semester)
Religion 12
Elective Courses:
Spanish 1/2/3/4
German 1/2/3/4
Latin 1/2/3/4
Choir
Band
World Geography
Art (Fundamentals of Art, Drawing, Painting, Lettering & Printmaking,
Form & Sculpture, Ceramics)
Music Theory
Computer Applications 2
Accounting
Mathematics (Accelerated Algebra II, Advanced Math, AP Calculus,
Computer Programming)
Environmental Science/Geology
Chemistry/Accelerated Chemistry
Physics/Accelerated Physics/AP Physics
Family Life (Foods/Child Development)
Desktop Publishing/Yearbook
Journalism/Broadcast Journalism
Psychology
AP Psychology
Video Recording Arts
Middle School Courses
Grade 6
Science (Physical, Life and Earth Science)
Math 1 or 2
Language Arts 1or 2
Bible Class 1
World Cultures
Music
Art
Physical Education
World Languages (Spanish 1A or Rosetta Stone)
Grade 7
United States History 1
Science (Physical, Life and Earth Science)
Math 1 or 2, or Algebra 1
Language Arts 1 or 2
Bible Class 1 or 2
World Languages (Spanish 1A, 1B, or Rosetta Stone)
Music
Art
Physical Education
Grade 8
United States History 2
Science (Physical, Life and Earth Science)
Math 2 or Algebra 1
Language Arts 2 or 3
Bible Class 2 or 3
World Languages (Spanish 1A or 1B, or Rosetta Stone)
Music
Art
Physical Education
