Handbook OSH 2020-21_FINAL

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) PLTW: PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING A, B, C TECH ED

This program offers a sequence of courses, which when combined Course Number: 013201 + 013202 + 013203
with higher level math and science skill acquisition, introduces Grade Level: 9-12
students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
technology prior to entering college. By engaging in hands-on,
real-world projects, students understand how the skills they are Prerequisite: Recommended that students have taken or are
learning in the classroom can be applied in everyday life. The concurrently enrolled in Geometry or above
sequence and comprehensiveness of curriculum makes science,
technology and engineering and math (STEM) relevant for Description: Students will learn advanced concepts and
students as they solve problems, participate as part of a team, lead strategies used in engineering-based jobs. Mechanical advantages,
teams, conduct research, analyze data, understand real-world programming, robotics and structural analysis are just a few units
impacts, speak to a public audience and learn outside of the covered. Students will engage in many projects and hands-on
classroom. PLTW courses will allow students to explore their activities during the year. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see
interest in engineering as a career. page 5).

AP + PLTW Achievement. Earn recognition for your AP and PLTW: COMPUTER SCIENCE
PLTW coursework. See page 5 for more information. ENGINEERING A, B, C

ENGINEERING 101: PLTW UNLEASHED Course Number: 014701 + 014702 + 014703
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Number: 011900 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Note: This class is meant to expose potential students to PLTW (CSE) is a new course within PLTW’s Pathway to Engineering.
courses in one trimester before they commit to a full year course Students work in teams to develop computational thinking and
and college credit possibility. solve problems. The course covers the College Board’s new CS
Principles framework. The course does not aim to teach a single
Description: This course will introduce students to inventing programming language but aims instead to develop computational
a product looking at product development from initial idea to thinking, generate excitement about the field of computing and
consumer use. Students will create engineering notebooks, use introduce computational tools that foster creativity. The course
the design process and learn how to use Computer Aided Design also aims to build students’ awareness of the tremendous demand
(CAD) to invent a product. Students will also consider the use of for computer specialists and for professionals in all fields who
technological advances to better the quality of life and will develop have computational skills. Each unit focuses on one or more
a machine in order to solve a problem. Lastly, students will learn computationally intensive career paths. Qualifies for Articulated
about coding for the future as they look into developing computer College Credit (see page 5).
code in order to produce a basic application for use. Students
will learn through hands-on projects, direct presentation and
collaborative opportunities with other students.

PLTW: INTRO TO ENGINEERING
DESIGN A, B, C

Course Number: 013401 + 013402 + 013403
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Prerequisite: A before B, B before C
Note: First PLTW course in a sequence of skills acquisition

Description: An introductory course which develops students'
problem-solving skills with emphasis placed upon the concept
of developing a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object.
Students focus on the application of visualization processes and
tools provided by the use of Inventor software. The course will
emphasize the design development process of a product and how a
model of that product is produced, analyzed and evaluated using a
CAD system. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 5).

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TECH ED ELECTIVES COMPUTER GAMING A ONLINE

21ST CENTURY SKILLS IN TRADES Course Number: 015201
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Number: 015800 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: See course description for Computer Gaming & 3D
Modeling. This course is offered 100% online. Students will work
Description: This class will be an introduction to a combination independently and have designated check-ins with an Osseo Excel
of three trades in industry: welding, carpentry/construction and Online Coordinator. Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the
electrical wiring. Each module will cover basics in technique and Arts.
safety and expose students to a pathway of high-demand careers.
INNOVATIVE PROJECTS LAB
ADVANCED SKILLS IN TRADES
Course Number: 003101 / 003102 / 003103
Course Number: 015700 Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Prerequisite: 21st Century Skills in Trades Description: This is a small seminar consisting of individuals
or small groups that have strong task commitment, creativity,
Description: This course is for students who have successfully and the ability to do a complex, scholar-designed inquiry project
completed 21st Skills in Trades and want to dive further into centered around your personal interests with the teacher as
exploring a trades career. Scholars will be planning, bidding and an engaged supervisor. Scholars should plan on developing a
constructing projects in metal fabrication or woods/carpentry or question to guide their learning, working with their instructor
working on more complex wiring designations. This class may to flesh out their ideas and questions, and creating a project or
incur a fee dependent on students individual project needs. prototype.

COMPUTER GAMING & 3D MODELING A MAKERSPACE 101

Course Number: 012501 Course Number: 018000
Grade Level: 9-12 Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Note: This course may be repeated for credit
Description: In this media-rich course sequence, students will
gain insight into the gaming industry and how it has become the Description: This course is a collaborative space where scholars
interest of many people. Students will be provided opportunities create, plan, collaborate and foster their creativity through both
to practice all levels of computer game development and 3D high-tech "maker equipment" such as 3D printers, laser cutters,
modeling to invent. Students will integrate the components of and coding kits or simple, no-tech tools such as Legos, Playdoh
media arts while acquiring industry level skills and techniques and cardboard. Led by a teacher-lead learner, scholars will
such as unwrapping, texturing, rigging and animating characters investigate and explore their passions and curiosities through both
and 3D models. After creating a storyboard, students will use established teacher-driven projects and scholar-driven interests.
technical tools to bring their ideas to life. They will also learn While technology-based, the possibilities for exploration and
to manipulate the vertices to make their creations run, work, creation are endless. 
fly, morph and transform. Students will explore careers and
post-secondary institutions that offer degrees in computer game
development and digital animation. Credit fulfills MN Academic
Standard for the Arts.

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PVAISTIHOWN A20Y/: 20: CERAMICS B
SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
Course Number: 043200
OSSEO EXCEL Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
▶ AP Art History: Prehistoric–1200s Online Prerequisite: Ceramics A
▶ AP Art History: 1300–1700s Online Note: May require purchase of some supplies
▶ AP Art History: 1800s–Present Online
▶ Photography A Online Description: Students will expand the skills gained in Ceramics A
▶ Photography C Online including hand building, wheel throwing and finishing techniques
by constructing more complex clay forms such as plates, covered
ELECTIVES forms and working in a series. Students will be expected to solve
more sophisticated ceramics problems and be more reflective in
EXPLORING ART & MEDIA developing and refining their skills in craftsmanship.
Course Number: 043000
Grade Level: 9-12 CERAMICS C
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Description: This introductory hands on course provides a solid Course Number: 043300
overview of art's four major components: aesthetics, art criticism, Grade Level: 9-12
art history and art production. It is designed to provide students Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
quality experiences in a variety of art media. Students will work Prerequisite: Ceramics A & B
independently, with partners and in small groups to look at the Note: May require purchase of some supplies
historical, cultural and aesthetic aspects of art. In-class projects
will develop skills and creative ideas in the areas of computer Description: In this course students will choose areas in which to
art, drawing, painting, graphics, ceramics, jewelry/art metals, advance their skills in wheel throwing, hand building and finishing
sculpture and video. techniques. The plan of study will be student-directed and teacher-
guided. Ceramic projects may be completed individually and/or
CERAMICS collaboratively with each student maintaining a process/product
portfolio. Successful completion at this level will allow students to
CERAMICS A pursue ceramic projects independently at the studio level.
Course Number: 043100
Grade Level: 9-12 CERAMICS STUDIO
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Note: May require purchase of some supplies Course Number: 043401 / 043402 / 043403
Description: This course will emphasize the basic techniques of May be taken for more than one trimester; specify trimester
hand-built and wheel-thrown clay construction. Students will solve
problems in the design, construction and aesthetics of clay forms. by course number; may not be offered all trimesters
Students will begin developing skills in assessing their artwork and Grade Level: 9-12
exploring the cultural relevance and aesthetics of ceramics within Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
the foundation course for Ceramics B, C and Studio. Prerequisite: Ceramics C or teacher recommendation
Note: May require purchase of some supplies

Description: This course is for students who want to work
independently and more in-depth in ceramics. Students will direct
their program of study, guided by the art instructor. Students will
be setting goals, problems-posing and solving, gaining skills and
self-assessing. Opportunities for individual, partner and small
group projects will be available. Students will be responsible for
displaying their artwork and maintaining a process and product
portfolio.

OUR VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL INTRODUCE ENRICHING AND CHALLENGING LESSONS. WE BELIEVE
THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL

ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE CAPACITY TO UNCOVER THEIR CREATIVE POTENTIAL. WE AIM TO ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION
ENRICH EACH STUDENT AND THE OSH COMMUNITY THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION.
THROUGH DIFFERENT MEDIA AND PROMOTING STUDENT VOICE.

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COMPUTER ART DRAWING

COMPUTER ART A COMIC MANGA DRAWING
Course Number: 045100
Grade Level: 9-12 Course Number: 046700
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Description: This course offers an introduction to digital editing.
Students learn basic to intermediate digital imaging software in Description: This drawing elective is for students interested in
this collaborative and independent work environment. Japanese Manga style Art and/or comic illustration. Students will
be introduced to drawing figures, movement, facial expressions
COMPUTER ART B and color techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to
Course Number: 045200 use a variety of art media including ink, marker, airbrush and
Grade Level: 9-12 Adobe Photoshop for digital editing.
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Computer Art A COMIC MANGA DRAWING 2

Description: This course will build upon techniques and concepts Course Number: 046800
gained in Computer Art A. Students will learn intermediate Grade Level: 9-12
to advanced digital imaging software in this collaborative and Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
independent work environment. Prerequisite: Comic Manga Drawing

COMPUTER ART C Description: This drawing elective is a continuation of Comic
Course Number: 045300 Manga Art. Students will gain a larger understanding of drawing
Grade Level: 9-12 figures, facial expressions, and color techniques as they develop
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts their own comic style. Students will also have the opportunity
Prerequisite: Computer Art A & B or teacher recommendation to use a variety of art media including ink, watercolor, marker,
charcoal, pastel and Adobe software for digital editing.
Description: This course will build upon techniques and concepts
gained in Computer Art B. Students will learn advanced digital DRAWING A
imaging software in this collaborative and independent work
environment. Course Number: 043500
Grade Level: 9-12
COMPUTER ART STUDIO Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Course Number: 045401 / 045402 / 045403
May be taken for more than one trimester; specify trimester Description: Students will develop creative and technical
skills with emphasis on the elements of art and principles of
by course number; may not be offered all trimesters design. A strong emphasis will be placed on the development of
Grade Level: 9-12 observational drawing. Students will explore a variety of drawing
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts media and develop a process portfolio of artwork.
Prerequisite: Computer Art A, B & C or teacher recommendation
DRAWING B
Description: Computer Art Studio will build upon techniques and
concepts gained in Computer Art A, B and C. Students will use Course Number: 043600
advanced digital imaging software to prepare students to be field Grade Level: 9-12
ready. Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Drawing A
VISUAL ARTS
Description: Students will expand the skills and creative
ideas developed in Drawing A with emphasis on the creative
possibilities of media including pastel, charcoal, pen, ink and
colored pencil. Creativity and refined quality in finished drawings
will be expected. Both traditional and contemporary approaches
will be discussed and applied in drawing problems that will
incorporate portraiture and human figure. Students will develop a
process portfolio.

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DRAWING C JEWELRY/ART METAL VISUAL ARTS

Course Number: 043700 JEWELRY/ART METAL A
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Course Number: 043900
Prerequisite: Drawing A & B Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Description: In this course, students will focus on the exploration Note: May require purchase of some supplies
and the development of a personal style. An in-depth study of
one or more media and subject matter will be student-directed Description: Craftsmanship, creativity, application of technique
and teacher-guided. This study will allow students to work and knowledge of design will be encouraged in the construction
independently and/or collaboratively with others. Individual of objects such as rings, bracelets, pendants, pins or other metal
problem-posing, problem-solving, self-expression, application objects. A variety of material surface alterations will be also
of aesthetics and critiquing will be encouraged. Students will explored.
maintain a process/product portfolio. Successful completion
at this level will allow students to pursue drawing problems JEWELRY/ART METAL B
independently at the studio level.
Course Number: 044000
DRAWING STUDIO Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Course Number: 043801 / 043802 / 043803 Prerequisite: Jewelry/Art Metal A
May be taken for more than one trimester; specify trimester Note: May require purchase of some supplies

by course number; may not be offered all trimesters Description: Students will expand their knowledge of the
Grade Level: 9-12 fabrication techniques used in Jewelry/Metal Arts A and learn
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts metal casting methods. Emphasis will be on the sculptural and
Prerequisite: Drawing A, B & C or teacher recommendation textural qualities of metal, creative solutions and craftsmanship.
Students will continue to assess their artwork, explore aesthetics
Description: This course is for students who want to work and cultural relevance of art materials and begin to pose and solve
independently and more in-depth in drawing. They will direct their own jewelry/art metals design and construction problems.
their program of study, guided by the art instructor. A strong
interest and high level of self-discipline are essential as students JEWELRY/ART METAL C
will be personally responsible for setting goals, problem-posing
and solving, gaining skills and self-assessing. Opportunities for Course Number: 044100
individual, partner and small group projects will be available. Grade Level: 9-12
Students will be responsible for displaying their artwork and Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
maintaining a process/product portfolio. Prerequisite: Jewelry/Art Metal A & B
Note: May require purchase of some supplies
AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING
Description: Students will develop advanced skills in metal
Course Number: 043871 + 043872 + 043873 fabrication casting.
Must register for at least 2 trimesters
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Note: Students are recommended to participate in the AP exam
which consists of a drawing portfolio. The portfolio requires
students to produce a minimum of 24 works of art that reflect
issues related to drawing and mark making.

Description: AP Studio Art Drawing augments our curriculum
by allowing an advanced level of exploration. This course is for
students who want to work independently and more in-depth in
the field of drawing and drafting. Students will be setting goals,
problem-posing and solving, gaining skills and self-assessing.
Opportunities for individual, partner and small group projects
will be available. Students will be responsible for keeping a
sketchbook, displaying their artwork and maintaining a process/
product portfolio. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 2).

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VISUAL ARTS JEWELRY/ART METAL STUDIO PAINTING STUDIO

Course Number: 044201 / 044202 / 044203 Course Number: 044601 / 044602 / 044603
May be taken for more than one trimester; specify trimester Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
by course number; may not be offered all trimesters Prerequisite: Painting C, process/product portfolio and/or
Grade Level: 9-12 recommendation of instructor
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Note: Studio art courses may be taken for credit more than one time.
Prerequisite: Jewelry/Art Metal A, B & C or teacher
recommendation Description: This course is for students who want to work
Note: May require purchase of some supplies independently and more in-depth in painting. They will direct
their program of study, guided by the art instructor. A strong
Description: This course is for students who want to work interest and high level of self-discipline are essential as students
independently and more in-depth in Jewelry/Art Metals. They will will be personally responsible for setting goals, problem-posing
direct their program of study, guided by the instructor. Students and solving, gaining skills and self-assessing. Opportunities for
will be personally responsible for setting creative goals, displaying individual, partner and small group projects will be available.
their artwork and maintaining a process/product portfolio. Students will be responsible for displaying their artwork and
maintaining a process/product portfolio.
PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
PAINTING A
PHOTOGRAPHY A: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Course Number: 044300
Grade Level: 9-12 Course Number: 046401
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Grade Level: 9-12
Note: May require purchase of some supplies Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts

Description: Students will use a variety of painting methods and Description: This course will introduce students to the
media (tempera, watercolor, acrylic and oil) to apply the elements fundamentals of photography using the camera as a creative tool.
of art and the principles of design in their artwork. Emphasis in Students will explore lighting, color, composition, movement and
this course will be for students to gain insight and experience digital manipulation. Students will explore the magic of capturing
with the unique qualities and technical skills involved with each light and how to communicate their ideas by relating to their
paint media. Students will begin to develop skills in assessing their photographs with consideration to audience.
artwork and understanding the historical relevance of painting in
addition to developing a portfolio. PHOTOGRAPHY A ONLINE

PAINTING B Course Number: 046601
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Number: 044400 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: See course description for Photography A. This
Prerequisite: Painting A course is offered 100% online. Students will work independently
Note: May require purchase of some supplies and have designated check-ins with an Osseo Excel Online
Description: Students will expand upon Painting A techniques to Coordinator.
further their painting skills with emphasis on developing individual
voice, continuing growth in aesthetic appreciation and critiquing
skills. Students will show their growth through a process portfolio.

PAINTING C

Course Number: 044500
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Painting A & B
Note: May require purchase of some supplies

Description: In this course, students will focus on development
and presentation of a personal style. An in-depth study of one
or more media and subject matter will be student-directed
and teacher-guided. This study will allow students to work
independently and collaboratively. Individual problem posing and
solving, self-expression, application of aesthetics and critiquing
will be encouraged. Students will display their artwork and
maintain a process/product portfolio. Successful completion
at this level will allow students to pursue painting problems
independently at the studio level.

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PHOTOGRAPHY B: SCULPTURE VISUAL ARTS
DIGITAL & DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
SCULPTURE
Course Number: 046402
Grade Level: 9-12 Course Number: 044700
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Photography A Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts

Description: This course will continue to develop student's Description: In this course, students will explore contemporary
ability to manipulate and refine digital photographs using various and traditional sculptural approaches using a variety of materials
compositional and thematic techniques. This course will also and techniques. Craftsmanship, developing original ideas and
introduce a more in-depth experience in the form of various understanding the historical significance of sculpture will be
photographic printing techniques. Students will explore the emphasized. Students will be expected to creatively solve sculpture
mechanics and functionality of the camera. problems and maintain a process/product portfolio.

PHOTOGRAPHY B FLEX AP STUDIO ART

Course Number: 046402B AP STUDIO ART: 2-DIMENSIONAL A, B, C
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Course Number: 045071 + 045072 + 045073
Prerequisite: Photography A–either online or in-person Must register for at least 2 trimesters
Grade Level: 9-12
Description: See course description for Photography B. Flex Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
classes are designed to meet the same standards as traditional Prerequisite: Photography A & B, Painting A & B or Drawing
courses and provide the same level of rigor. This provides the Note: Students are recommended to participate in the AP exam
best of both worlds. Students have a teacher to meet with for which consists of a drawing portfolio.
personal and small class instruction, and a robust online learning
experience. After class routines are established, students will meet Description: This course requires the student to produce a minimum
regularly in class with the instructor. Other days, they will be of 24 works of art that reflect issues related to 2-D design. These
responsible for online work outside of the classroom. works may contain traditional as well as experimental approaches
to 2-D design. Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and
PHOTOGRAPHY C: COMBINING NEW MEDIA collage are all appropriate means for expressing design principles.
This course augments our curriculum by allowing an advanced
Course Number: 046403 level of exploration. AP Studio Art is for students who want to
Grade Level: 9-12 work independently and more in-depth. Students will be personally
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts responsible for setting goals, problem-posing and solving, gaining
Prerequisite: Photography A & B skills and self-assessing. Opportunities for individual, partner and
small group projects will be available. Students will be responsible
Description: Students will begin applying more advanced for keeping a sketchbook, displaying their artwork and maintaining a
photographic techniques to their work. Students will apply prior process/product portfolio. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page
knowledge from Photography A and B to continuously develop 2).
their creative voice while exploring interests based in their
personal experience. AP STUDIO ART: 3D DESIGN A, B, C

PHOTOGRAPHY C ONLINE Course Number: 046671 + 046672 + 046673
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Number: 046403L Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Ceramic, Jewelry or Sculpture A & B or instructor
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts approval
Prerequisite: Photography A & B–either online or in-person
Description: In this course students will pursue the investigation
Description: See course description for Photography C. This of the 3-dimensional form in ceramics, jewelry and sculpture.
course is offered 100% online. Students will work independently There is no desired or dictated method of approaching the
and have designated check-ins with an Osseo Excel Online 3-dimensional form. It is important that students learn to express
Coordinator. themselves in their own personal style. Students learn that art
making is an ongoing process in which they create, review, make
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO modifications and explore variations as they make critical decisions
and develop their art forms. Homework assignments, journals and
Course Number: 046501 / 046502 / 046503 work outside of the school day will take place through the year.
May be taken for more than one trimester; specify trimester Ongoing group critiques with peers and the teacher, as well as
ongoing individual conferences with the teacher, will take place
by course number; may not be offered all trimesters throughout the course and form part of the assessment of the
Grade Level: 9-12 course. Other assignments will be formative and summative as
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Fine Arts requirements are completed. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on
Prerequisite: Photography A, B & C or teacher recommendation page 2).

Description: This course will build upon techniques and concepts gained
in Photography A, B and C. Students will use advanced photographic
processes and techniques to prepare them to be field ready.

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VISUAL ARTS AP ART HISTORY AP ART HISTORY: 1300–1700s ONLINE

AP ART HISTORY: PREHISTORIC–1200s Course Number: 046270L
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Number: 046170 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Grade Level: 9-12 Note: Students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Art
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts History exam should take the AP Art History courses in sequential
Note: Students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Art trimesters.
History exam should take the AP Art History courses in sequential
trimesters Description: See course description for AP Art History: 1300-
1700s. This course is offered 100% online. Students will work
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to independently and have designated check-ins with an Osseo Excel
the history of art created in the European and non-European Online Coordinator. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 2).
tradition. Students will demonstrate their knowledge in a variety
of formats including reading, discussion, research, comparative AP ART HISTORY: 1800s–PRESENT
analysis and reflective writing about their observations and
interpretations. Students will examine a variety of visual Course Number: 046370
information including books, slides, postcards, posters and Grade Level: 9-12
the Internet. Hands on activities will be planned to reinforce Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
artistic and historical concepts such as small art lessons, group Note: Students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Art
discussions, student-centered debates, theatrical projects, music History exam should take the AP Art History courses in sequential
and literature appreciation appropriate to the period. Weighted trimesters
grades apply (see AP section on page 2).
Description: This course will introduce students to the history of
AP ART HISTORY: PREHISTORIC–1200s ONLINE art created in the European and non-European tradition. Students
will demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of formats including
Course Number: 046170L reading, discussion, research, comparative analysis and reflective
Grade Level: 9-12 writing about their observations and interpretations. Students will
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts examine a variety of visual information including books, slides,
Note: Students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Art postcards, posters and the Internet. Hands on activities will be
History exam should take the AP Art History courses in sequential planned to reinforce artistic and historical concepts such as small
trimesters art lessons, group discussions, student-centered debates, theatrical
projects, music and literature appreciation appropriate to the
Description: See course description for AP Art History: period. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 2).
Prehistoric-1200s. This course is offered 100% online. Students
will work independently and have designated check-ins with an AP ART HISTORY: 1800s–PRESENT ONLINE
Osseo Excel Online Coordinator. Weighted grades apply (see AP
section on page 2). Course Number: 046370L
Grade Level: 9-12
AP ART HISTORY: 1300–1700s Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Note: Students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Art
Course Number: 046270 History exam should take the AP Art History courses in sequential
Grade Level: 9-12 trimesters
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts
Note: Students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Art Description: See course description AP Art History: 1800s-
History exam should take the AP Art History courses in sequential Present. This course is offered 100% online. Students will work
trimesters. independently and have designated check-ins with an Osseo Excel
Online Coordinator. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 2).
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to
the history of art created in the European and non-European
tradition. Students will demonstrate their knowledge in a variety
of formats including reading, discussion, research, comparative
analysis and reflective writing about their observations and
interpretations. Students will examine a variety of visual
information including books, slides, postcards, posters and
the Internet. Hands on activities will be planned to reinforce
artistic and historical concepts such as small art lessons, group
discussions, student-centered debates, theatrical projects, music
and literature appreciation appropriate to the period. Weighted
grades apply (see AP section on page 2).

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VISION 20/20: FRENCH 2 A, B, C
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
OSSEO U
Course Number: 130201C + 130202C + 130203C
▶ French 2 Concurrent Enrollment Grade Level: 9-12
▶ French 3 Concurrent Enrollment Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Prerequisite: French 1
ARABIC
Description: Students will build on the skills they learned in French
ARABIC 1 A, B, C 1 as they work toward proficiency through the exploration of past
Course Number: 130201 + 130202 + 130203 events and topics and real-life situations. This is achieved through
Grade Level: 9-12 reading, writing, speaking, and writing, as well as projects and
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective assessments. Students will also be introduced to French culture, both
Description: Students will explore the Arabic language as they in France and French-speaking countries in the text and through
learn about Arabic-speaking places and cultures. By the end of videos and presentations. Students must be eligible and meet Anoka-
Arabic 1 students will be able to communicate basic needs, ask Ramsey Community College requirements for concurrent enrollment.
questions and comprehend familiar words and phrases. This is
accomplished through reading, writing, speaking and listening FRENCH 3 A, B, C
activities, projects and assessments.
Course Number: 133301 + 133302 + 133303
FRENCH Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
FRENCH 1 A, B, C Prerequisite: French 1 & 2
Course Number: 133101 + 133102 + 133103
Grade Level: 9-12 Description: Students will build on the skills that they learned
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective in French 1 and 2 and continue working towards proficiency
Description: Students will explore the French language as they by describing their future intentions, saying what they would
learn about French-speaking places and cultures. By the end of do in certain situations and discussing global challenges. This is
French 1, students will be able to communicate basic needs, ask accomplished through reading, writing, speaking and listening
questions and comprehend familiar words and phrases. This is activities, projects and assessments.
accomplished through reading, writing, speaking and listening
activities, projects and assessments. FRENCH 3 A, B, C
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
FRENCH 2 A, B, C
Course Number: 133201 + 133202 + 133203 Course Number: 130301C + 130302C + 130303C
Grade Level: 9-12 Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Prerequisite: French 1 Prerequisite: French 2
Description: Students will continue to build on the skills they
learned in French 1 as they work towards proficiency through the Description: This course is a modification of the already existing
exploration of various topics, past events and real-life situations. French 3 course. This concurrent enrollment course will cover
This is accomplished through reading, writing, speaking and the material taught in the traditional French 3 course in one year.
listening activities, projects and assessments. Students successfully completing this course have the opportunity
to earn 5 college credits. The course involves more complex
grammatical forms such as object pronouns and practice of the
basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is
upon correct oral expression, grammatical constructions and aural
comprehension, particularly in the past tense. Students also examine
aspects of French culture in the French-speaking world and in France
as illustrated in the text and through multi-media illustrations and
presentations, which may include historical, social and cultural topics.

OUR WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE PREPARATION OF OUR STUDENTS’
CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, AND COMPETENCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS, CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY AND ENGAGE IN A
LIFETIME OF LEARNING BY GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THE WORLD AND ITS PEOPLE THROUGH LANGUAGE STUDY
IN AUTHENTIC CULTURAL CONTEXTS.

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WORLD LANGUAGE FRENCH 4 A, B, C HERITAGE HMONG 2 A, B, C

Course Number: 133401 + 133402 + 133403 Course Number: 137001 + 137002 + 137003
Grade Level: 9-12 Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Prerequisite: French 1, 2 & 3 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Heritage Hmong 1 or
Description: Students will continue to increase language proficiency sufficient Hmong language proficiency as demonstrated by
by taking a virtual tour of the Francophone world. Explore the assessment or teacher judgement
people, language, history and culture of French-speaking people
all over the world. This is accomplished through reading, writing, Description: Heritage Hmong 2 focuses on the development
speaking and listening activities, projects and assessments. and strengthening of reading, writing, listening and speaking
skills. In addition, students will engage in an in-depth study
FRENCH 5 A, B, C of historical and contemporary Hmong history and culture.
Classroom instruction and activities provide integrated practice
Course Number: 133501 + 133502 + 133503 in reading, writing, listening and speaking through an exploration
Grade Level: 9-12 of social issues impacting our communities. Students will review
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective and expand foundational literacy skills and write various types of
Prerequisite: French 1, 2, 3 & 4 compositions in Hmong. Students will also practice language skills
in spelling, grammar and vocabulary development and engage
Description: French 5 allows students to progress to a high level in whole-class, small-group and personalized learning activities
of proficiency with emphasis on interpersonal and presentational designed to build language. Students will develop a deeper
communication in French. This is accomplished through reading, understanding of Hmong history and culture and analyze and
writing, speaking and listening activities, projects and assessments. respond to literary and informational texts.
This course will help students to prepare for the AP level.
HERITAGE HMONG 3 A, B, C
AP FRENCH LANGUAGE A, B, C
Course Number: 137101 + 137102 + 137103
Course Number: 133571 + 133572 + 133573 Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Heritage Hmong 2 or Instruction Permission
Prerequisite: Completion of French 4, or French 3 and teacher
recommendation Description: Heritage Hmong 3 focuses on using oral language
and literacy skills to engage in a study of social justice topics and
Description: This communicative course places equal emphasis Youth-led Participatory Action Research. Topics of study relating
on high level speaking, reading, writing and listening skills to historical and contemporary Hmong history and culture will
through the study of the AP themes and current events. Students be determined by the students. Students will engage in whole-
will work towards a high level of proficiency and prepare for the class, small-group, and personalized learning activities designed to
AP exam. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 2). continue building language and literacy skills, to develop a deeper
understanding of Hmong history and culture, and to analyze and
HMONG respond to literary and informational texts.  

HERITAGE HMONG 1 A, B, C SPANISH

Course Number: 134901 + 134902 + 134903 SPANISH 1 A, B, C
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Course Number: 134201 + 134202 + 134203
Prerequisite: Native speaker of Hmong (or comparable skills in Grade Level: 9-12
conversational fluency) Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
Note: Successful completion of the course would earn 3 World Language
credits that count toward required elective credits for graduation. Description: This course is designed as an introduction for
Students at the middle level who take this course would be able to earn students to learn to communicate in Spanish and become familiar
one high school World Language credit upon completion of the course. with Spanish-speaking cultures. The main linguistic goal will
be to achieve some degree of comfort with spoken Spanish. The
Description: This course focuses on the development and program of study will also include an initial familiarization with
strengthening of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. written materials. Students will explore the role of culture by
In addition, students will engage in a study of historical and learning about themselves and others as cultural beings.
contemporary Hmong history and culture. Classroom instruction
and activities provide integrated practice in reading, writing,
listening and speaking. Students will learn foundational literacy
skills and will write various types of sentences, paragraphs and basic
compositions in Hmong. Students will also practice language skills in
spelling, grammar and vocabulary development. Students will engage
in whole-class and small-group activities designed to build language,
to develop a deeper understanding of Hmong history and culture,
and to analyze and respond to literary and informational texts.

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SPANISH 2 A, B, C Description: This course emphasizes communication WORLD LANGUAGE
(understanding and being understood by others) by applying
Course Number: 134301 + 134302 + 134303 interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills in real-life
Grade Level: 9-12 situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control,
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective communication strategies and cultural awareness. Weighted grades
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 apply (see AP section on page 2).

Description: This course is designed for students who wish to HERITAGE SPANISH 1 A, B, C
improve their level of communication in Spanish and increase
their familiarity with Spanish-speaking cultures. Students will Course Number: 134601 + 134602 + 134603
become more comfortable with both spoken and written Spanish. Grade Level: 9-12
They will focus on culture as an essential part of language Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
competency by learning about themselves and others as cultural Prerequisite: Native speaker of Spanish (or comparable skills in
beings. conversational fluency)

SPANISH 3 A, B, C Description: This course, intended for heritage learners of Spanish
who already have some oral language proficiency, is appropriate
Course Number: 134401 + 134402 + 134403 for students with a wide range of Spanish language backgrounds.
Grade Level: 9-12 Students will build upon their current language skills to develop
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective language and cultural literacy, as well as their own creative
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 & 2 expression. This course will guide students to develop a deeper
appreciation for their own cultural heritage and identity while
Description: This course is designed for students to go beyond recognizing that there are many ways to be Latino(a).
the basics and work towards confidence in Spanish. Students
will be encouraged to communicate as much as possible in the During this course, students will gain confidence in using Spanish
second language in both spoken and written forms. Cross-cultural to: express their own thoughts on social and academic themes;
comparisons of more significant issues will provide further insight interact with other speakers of the language; understand oral and
into the lives of both the home and Spanish-speaking cultures. written messages; make oral and written presentations; reflect
on language variation; and critically view and evaluate media
SPANISH 4 A, B, C resources and websites. Students will be able to understand the
material presented on a variety of topics related to the legends
Course Number: 134501 + 134502 + 134503 and history of Latin America as well as contemporary events and
Grade Level: 9-12 issues in Latino communities.
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
P rerequisite: Spanish 1, 2 & 3 or teacher recommendation HERITAGE SPANISH 2 A, B, C

Description: This course is designed for students to work towards Course Number: 134701 + 134702 + 134703
fluency in Spanish and further extend their understanding Grade Level: 9-12
of and competence with cross cultural issues. Classroom Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
communication will be in Spanish and more emphasis will be Prerequisite: Heritage Spanish 1 or permission of instructor
placed on written forms of communication. Students will gain a
working understanding of cultural issues and be able to function Description: Students will continue to develop their language and
appropriately when in contact with Spanish-speaking cultures. cultural literacy, their creative expression and their appreciation
of their own cultural heritage and identity. They will also develop
SPANISH 5 A, B, C their research skills as they work on several projects. During
this second year, the course will focus on themes of community
Course Number: 130001 + 130002 + 130003 identity, the history and absent narratives of Latinos in the United
Grade Level: 11-12 States, expressions of culture through food and poetry, and
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective immigration stories.
P rerequisite: Spanish 1, 2, 3 & 4 or teacher recommendation
HERITAGE SPANISH 3 A, B, C
Description: This advanced course will allow students to
further develop the language skills they have already mastered Course Number: 136801 + 136802 + 136803
while exploring the culture of the Spanish speaking world Grade Level: 9-12
that surrounds them. Students will progress to a high level of Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective
proficiency with an emphasis on interpersonal, interpretational Prerequisite: Heritage Spanish 2 or permission of instructor
and presentational communication in the target language.
Description: Students will continue to develop their language and
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE A, B, C cultural literacy, their creative expression, their appreciation of
their own cultural heritage and identity, and develop their research
Course Number: 134771 + 134772 + 134773 skills with Youth-led Participatory Action Research. During this
Grade Level: 9-12 third year, students will continue to increase their literacy in
Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Spanish by reading and working with texts from multiple parts
Prerequisite: None; however, students are typically in their of the Spanish Speaking world. Student voice will be amplified
fourth year of high school–level language study. In the case of through the realization and implementation of student-designed
native or heritage speakers, there may be a different course of projects based on actual student research and data collection.
study leading to this course.

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GRADE LEVEL
REQUIRED/
ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE
FINE ARTS
AP
ARTICULATED
OSSEO EXCEL
Online
OSSEO NEXT
Pathways
OSSEO U
Concurrent
PAGE #
COURSE NAME DEPARTMENT

#

21st Century Skills in Trades Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ● 50

A

Advanced Automotive Technology A, B, C (2 hr/2 cr) Tech Ed 10-12 Elect ● ● ● 48

Advanced Skills in Trades Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ● ● 50

African American Literature English 9-12 Elect 20

Algebra 2 A, B, C Math 9-12 Req ● 31

Algebra 3 A, B, C Math 9-12 Elect ● 32

American Pop Culture Social Studies 9-12 Elect 45

American Pop Culture Online Social Studies 9-12 Elect ● 45

Animal Behavior Science 9-12 Elect 41

Animal Kingdom Science 9-12 Elect 41

AP Art History: 1300-1700s Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●● 56

AP Art History: 1300-1700s Online Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●● ● 56

AP Art History: 1800s-Present Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●● 56

AP Art History: 1800s-Present Online Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●● ● 56

AP Art History: Prehistoric-1200s Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●● 56

AP Art History: Prehistoric-1200s Online Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●● ● 56

AP Biology A, B, C Science 12 Req ● ● 41

AP Calculus A, B, C Math 9-12 Elect ● ● 32

AP Chemistry A, B, C Science 11-12 Req ● ● 40

AP English 11 A, B, C English 11 Req ● 20

AP English 12 A, B, C English 12 Req ● 20

AP French Language A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ● ● 58

AP Human Geography A, B, C Social Studies 9 Req ● 44

AP Macroeconomics Social Studies 12 Req ● 45

AP Physics B: A, B, C Science 10-12 Elect ● ● 42

AP Psychology A, B Social Studies 9-12 Elect ● 46

AP Spanish Language & Culture A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ● ● 59

AP Statistics A, B, C Math 9-12 Elect ● ● 32

AP Studio Art: 2 Dimensional A, B, C Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 55

AP Studio Art: 3-D Design A, B, C Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 55

AP Studio Art: Drawing Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●● 53

AP U. S. History 10 A, B, C Social Studies 10 Req ● 44

AP U.S. Government & Politics A, B Social Studies 12 Req ● 45

AP World History A, B, C Social Studies 11 Req ● 44

Arabic A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect 57

Art of Film English 9-12 Elect ● 20

Astronomy Science 9-12 Elect 42

Astronomy Concurrent Enrollment Science 9-12 Elect ● 42

Automotive Service Technician A, B, C (2 hr/2 cr) Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ● ● 48

AVID 9 A, B, C AVID 9 Elect ● 12

AVID 10 A, B, C AVID 10 Elect ● 12

AVID 11 A, B, C AVID 11 Elect ● 12

AVID 12 A, B, C AVID 12 Elect ● 12

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COURSE NAME DEPARTMENT GRADE LEVEL INDEX
REQUIRED/
B ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE
Band 9 A, B, C FINE ARTS
Beginning Guitar A AP
Beginning Guitar B ARTICULATED
Beginning Guitar C OSSEO EXCEL
Bioethics Online
Biology A, B, C OSSEO NEXT
Biology Concurrent Enrollment Pathways
Business & Personal Law OSSEO U
Concurrent
C PAGE #

Calculus A, B, C Music 9 Elect ● ● 33
Careers, Life & You Music 34
Ceramics A Music 9-12 Elect ● 34
Ceramics B Music 34
Ceramics C Science 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 42
Ceramics Studio Science 41
Chamber Orchestra A, B, C Science 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 41
Chemistry A, B, C Business ● 14
Child Development & Parenting 9-12 Elect
Child Development Lab
Choir 9 A, B, C 11 Req
College & Career Readiness
Comic Manga Drawing 12 Req ●
Comic Manga Drawing 2
Comparative Religions 9-12 Elect
Competitive Sports Lab
Computer Applications with Office 1 Math 9-12 Elect ● ● ●● 32
Computer Art A FACS 9-12 Elect ● ●● 25
Computer Art B Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 51
Computer Art C Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● ●● 51
Computer Art Studio Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● 51
Computer Gaming & 3D Modeling A Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● 51
Computer Gaming A Online Music 10-12 Elect ● ● ● 33
Concert Choir A, B, C Science 10-12 Req ● ●● 40
Creative Writing FACS 9-12 Elect ● ●● 25
Creative Writing Online FACS 9-12 Elect ● ● ●● 25
Crime & Justice Music ●● 34
Culinary Arts 1 Coop Ed 9 Elect ● 16
Culinary Arts 2 Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 52
Culinary Arts 3 Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 52
Culinary Arts 4 Social Studies 9-12 Elect ● ● 46
Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Elect ● 37
D Business 9-12 Elect ● 14
Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● 52
Digital Journalism A, B, C Visual Arts 9-12 Elect 52
Drama A Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 52
Drama B Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 52
Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ● 50
Tech Ed 9-12 Elect 50
Music 9-12 Elect 34
English 10-12 Elect ● 21
English 9-12 Elect 21
Social Studies 9-12 Elect 46
FACS 9-12 Elect 24
FACS 9-12 Elect 24
FACS 9-12 Elect ● 24
FACS 9-12 Elect ● 24
9-12 Elect ●

English 9-12 Elect 21
English 9-12 Elect 21
English 9-12 Elect ● 21

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GRADE LEVEL
REQUIRED/
ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE
FINE ARTS
AP
ARTICULATED
OSSEO EXCEL
Online
OSSEO NEXT
Pathways
OSSEO U
Concurrent
PAGE #
COURSE NAME DEPARTMENT

D (CONTINUED)

Drama C English 9-12 Elect ● 21
52
Drawing A Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 52
● 53
Drawing B Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● 53
●
Drawing C Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 45
● ● 45
Drawing Studio Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● ● ● 28
● ● 27
E ●
● 49
Economics Social Studies 12 Req 19
19
Economics Online Social Studies 12 Req 19

Emergency Medical Responder Online (Blended e-Learning) Health Science 11-12 Elect ● ● 20
● 19
Emergency Medical Technician (2 hr/2 cr-Tri 3) Health Science 11-12 Elect ●
20
Engineering 101: PLTW Unleashed Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ● 20
● ● 14
English 9 A, B, C English 9 Req
● 42
English 10 A, B, C English 10 Req 51

English 11 A, B, C English 11 Req ● ● 25
● ● 28
English 11 Concurrent Enrollment English 11 Req
● 16
English 11 Online A, B, C English 11 Req
25
English 12 A, B, C English 12 Req ● ● 27
● ● 27
English 12 Online A, B, C English 12 Req
● 16
Entrepreneurship Business 9-12 Elect 42

Exercise Science Science 9-12 Elect ● 38
57
Exploring Art & Media Visual Arts 9-12 Elect 57

Exploring Childhood FACS 9-12 Elect ● 57
57
Exploring Health Careers Health Science 9-12 Elect
● 57
Exploring the Teaching Profession 1 Coop Ed 9-12 Elect 58
58
F
31
Fashion, Apparel & Design FACS 9-12 Elect 45
● 45
First Aid & CPR (2 hr/2 cr-Tri 1) Health Science 11-12 Elect ● 45
35
First Responder/CPR Instructor (2 hr/2 cr-Tri 2) Health Science 11-12 Elect ●

First Year Experience Concurrent Enrollment Coop Ed 10-12 Elect

Forensic Science Science 9-12 Elect

Foundations of Exercise Science Concurrent Phy Ed & Health 10-12 Elect

French 1 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect

French 2 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ●

French 2 A, B, C Concurrent Enrollment World Languages 9-12 Elect ●

French 3 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ●

French 3 A, B, C Concurrent Enrollment World Languages 9-12 Elect ●

French 4 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ●

French 5 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ●

G

Geometry A, B, C Math 9-12 Req ●

Government & Citizenship Social Studies 12 Req

Government & Citizenship Online Social Studies 12 Req

Government Concurrent Enrollment Social Studies 12 Req ●

Guitar C Flex Music 9-12 Elect ●

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COURSE NAME DEPARTMENT GRADE LEVEL INDEX
REQUIRED/
ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE
FINE ARTS
AP
ARTICULATED
OSSEO EXCEL
Online
OSSEO NEXT
Pathways
OSSEO U
Concurrent
PAGE #

H

Health Care Internship/Apprenticeship (2 hr/2 cr) Health Science 12 Elect ● ● ● 27
37
Health Education: Abstinence Based Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Req 37
37
Health Education: Abstinence Based Flex (Zero Hour) Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Req
● 41
Health Education: Abstinence Until Marriage Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Req ● 40
● 40
Health Science Biology A, B, C Science 11 Req
● 28
Health Science Chemistry A, B, C Science 10 Req ● 58
58
Health Science Physics First A, B, C Science 9 Req ● 58
59
Health Terminology Concurrent Enrollment Health Science 9-12 Elect ● 59
59
Heritage Hmong 1 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ● 31
41
Heritage Hmong 2 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ● 40
19
Heritage Hmong 3 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ● 19
31
Heritage Spanish 1 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ● 40
32
Heritage Spanish 2 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ●
● ● 42
Heritage Spanish 3 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ● 44

HP Algebra 2 A, B, C Math 9-12 Req ● 50
● ● 14
HP Biology A, B, C Science 11 Req
25
HP Chemistry A, B, C Science 10-12 Req ● ● ● 48

HP English 9 A, B, C English 9 Req ● 14

HP English 10 A, B, C English 10 Req 35
53
HP Geometry A, B, C Math 9-12 Req ● 53
53
HP Physics First A, B, C Science 9 Req ● 54

HP Precalculus A, B, C Math 9-12 Elect ● 14
● ● 14
Human Anatomy & Physiology A, B, C Science 11-12 Elect
● 48
Human Geography 9 A, B Social Studies 9 Req
37
I ● 37

Innovative Projects Lab Tech Ed 9-12 Elect

Interactive Multimedia for Business Business 9-12 Elect ● ●
●
Interior Design FACS 9-12 Elect
●
Introduction to Automotive Technology A, B, C Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ●
●
Introduction to Business Business 9-12 Elect ●
●
J

Jazz Ensemble A, B (Zero Hour Only) Music 9-12 Elect ●

Jewelry/Art Metal A Visual Arts 9-12 Elect

Jewelry/Art Metal B Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●

Jewelry/Art Metal C Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●

Jewelry/Art Metal Studio Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●

K

Keyboarding (students receiving SPED & ML services) Business

Keyboarding & Business Communications Business 9-12 Elect ●

Know Your Auto Tech Ed 9-12 Elect

L

Life Fitness Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Req

Life Fitness Online Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Req

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GRADE LEVEL
REQUIRED/
ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE
FINE ARTS
AP
ARTICULATED
OSSEO EXCEL
Online
OSSEO NEXT
Pathways
OSSEO U
Concurrent
PAGE #
COURSE NAME DEPARTMENT

M Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ●● 50
Health Science 9-12 Elect ●●● 28
Makerspace 101 Health Science 9-12 Elect ● 29
Medical Terminology Music 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 35
Medical Terminology Online FACS 9-12 Elect 24
Music Theory English 9-12 Elect ● 21
My Foods.FACS English 9-12 Elect 22
Mythology
Mythology Online Math 9-12 Req ● 31
Math 9-12 Req ● 31
N Health Science 10-12 Elect ● ● 28

Non-Linear Algebra A, B, C Coop Ed 9-12 Elect 17
Non-Linear Algebra/Geometry A, B, C Music 9 Elect ● ● 33
Nursing Assistant A & B
Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 54
O Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ●
Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● 54
Off to College Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ●
Orchestra 9 A, B, C Business 9-12 Elect 54
Business 9-12 Elect ● ●
P Business 9-12 Elect ● 54
Health Science 12 Elect ● ●
Painting A Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 14
Painting B Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ●
Painting C Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 15
Painting Studio Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ●
Personal Financial Management Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ●●● 15
Personal Financial Management Concurrent Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ●
Personal Financial Management Online Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● ● 29
Pharmacy Technician Online A & B Science 11-12 Elect ●
Photography A Online Science ● 54
Photography A: Digital Photography Science 9 Req
Photography B Flex Tech Ed 11-12 Elect ● 54
Photography B: Digital & Darkroom Photography Tech Ed 9-12 Elect
Photography C Online Tech Ed 9-12 Elect ● 55
Photography C: Combining New Media Math 9-12 Elect ●
Photography Studio Business 9-12 Elect ● 55
Physics A, B, C Business 9-12 Elect
Physics First A, B, C Business 9-12 Elect ● ● 55
Physics: Extended Studies A, B, C Social Studies 9-12 Elect ●
PLTW: Computer Science Engineering A, B, C 9-12 Elect 55
PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design A, B, C Social Studies
PLTW: Principles of Engineering A, B, C Social Studies 55
Precalculus A, B, C
Principles of Accounting A 42
Principles of Accounting B
Principles of Accounting C 40
Psychology
42
R
● ● 49
Race & Culture
Race & Culture 2 ● ● 49

● ● 49

32

● ● 15

● ● 15

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46

9-12 Elect 46
9-12 Elect ● 46

64 Osseo Senior High 2020-2021 Registration Handbook Must register for all course numbers indicated

COURSE INDEX

COURSE NAME DEPARTMENT GRADE LEVEL INDEX
REQUIRED/
R (CONTINUED) ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE
Race & Culture 2 Flex FINE ARTS
Race & Culture in Literature AP
Recreational Sports Lab ARTICULATED
Restaurant Management OSSEO EXCEL
Online
S OSSEO NEXT
Pathways
Science 9 A, B, C (also known as Physical Science 9) OSSEO U
Sculpture Concurrent
Self Defense & Challenges Lab PAGE #
Sociology
Sociology Online Social Studies 9-12 Elect ● 46
Solo Performance Lab Flex (Zero Hour Only) English 9-12 Elect 22
Spanish 1 A, B, C Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Elect 38
Spanish 2 A, B, C FACS 9-12 Elect ● ● ● 24
Spanish 3 A, B, C
Spanish 4 A, B, C Science 9 Req 40
Spanish 5 A, B, C 55
Speech A Visual Arts 9-12 Elect ● 38
Sports & Entertainment Marketing ● 46
Strength & Conditioning Lab Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Elect 46
Symphonic Band A, B, C ● 35
Symphony Orchestra A, B, C Social Studies 9-12 Elect ● 58
59
T Social Studies 9-12 Elect ● ● 59
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The Graphic Novel Music 9-12 Elect ● 59
The Novel 22
Treble Choir A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect 15
38
U World Languages 9-12 Elect ● 33
34
U. S. History 10 A, B, C World Languages 9-12 Elect ●
U. S. History A, B, C Concurrent Enrollment
Unified Physical Education Leadership World Languages 9-12 Elect ●

V World Languages 11-12 Elect ●

Varsity Choir A, B, C English 9-12 Elect
Volunteer Service
Business 9-12 Elect
W
Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Elect
Weight Training Concurrent Enrollment
Wheels, Blades, Xtremes Lab Music 10-12 Elect ●
Wildlife Biology
Wind Ensemble A, B, C Music 10-12 Elect ●
World History A, B, C
World History A, B, C Concurrent Enrollment English 9-12 Elect ● 22
World History Flex A, B, C English 9-12 Elect 22
World History Online A, B, C Music 10-12 Elect ● 34

Y Social Studies 10 Req 44
Social Studies 10 Req ● ● 44
Yearbook Lab A, B Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Elect
38

Music 9-12 Elect ● ● 34
Coop Ed 9-12 Elect ● 17

Phy Ed & Health 10-12 Elect ● ● 38
Phy Ed & Health 9-12 Elect 38
Science 9-12 Elect 42
Music 10-12 Elect ● 33
Social Studies 11 Req 44
Social Studies 11 Req ●
Social Studies 11 Req ● ● 45
Social Studies 11 Req 44

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English 9-12 Elect ● ● 22

Osseo Excel / Online Academy Osseo U / Concurrent Enrollment Osseo Next / Career Prep 65

OSSEO SENIOR HIGH

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