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OSH Registration Handbook 2024-2025

This registration handbook provides a complete list of courses, including descriptions, being offered at Osseo Senior High for the 2024-2025 school year.

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OSSEO SENIOR HIGH 2024-2025 REGISTRATION HANDBOOK 2024 2025


Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Planning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Glossary of Registration Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accelerated Course Considerations & Comparisons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Specialized Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS College Credit Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Career Prep Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING College/Career Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Academic Eligibility for Athletics & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AVID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–12 Business, Marketing & Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14 Cooperative & General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–16 English Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–20 Family and Consumer Science (FACS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–23 Health Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–27 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–30 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31–33 Physical Education & Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–36 Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37–40 Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41–44 Technology Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–48 Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49–53 World Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–57 COURSE INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58–63 OSSEO SENIOR HIGH 317 2nd Avenue NW Osseo, MN 55369 MAIN OFFICE 763.391.8500 WEBSITE schools.district279.org/osh PRINCIPAL Sara Vernig ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Kim Berling Amber Hegland Adam Woods STUDENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS Kristan Bidwell DeAndre Mills Michelle Peterson Bob Ritchie HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS Katy Burns Christopher Cary Lara Haik Meg Holton Jana Morton Michelle Schlorf Jackie Trzynka CAREER & COLLEGE SPECIALIST Michelle Mazanec REGISTRAR Jodi Voorhees-Gavenda Osseo Senior High is part of Osseo Area Schools Independent School District 279. DISTRICT 279 MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY: In compliance with current state and federal statutes and regulations, in providing educational and employment opportunity the District will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, martial or parental status or status with regard to public assistance or handicap. SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973: The District recognizes its obligation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. No discrimination against any person with a disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. COMPLYING WITH BRAND GUIDELINES: GUIDANCE FOR LEADERS, MANAGERS AND SECRETARIES Know when to send documents to Publications for design/production In general, use the chart below. This guidance applies to both print and electronic documents. This chart is not inclusive of all types of materials produced within our system; some may need to be considered on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the chart does not apply to non-district publications such as those created by booster clubs or parent organizations. Call Tracy Reischl or Barb Olson with questions. SEND TO PUBLICATIONS PRODUCE MYSELF School/program brochures School newsletters Program posters/fliers Permission slips Handbooks Supply lists Bookmarks Informal posters (e.g., Student of the Month) Commencement programs Correspondence (letters, emails) Parent/student handbooks School or dept/program signage (retractable displays, banners) Use the official PPT template. Find the template on my279.org, under Publications. It’s also available in Google Slides and Keynote. Use these fonts in official materials (letterhead correspondence, formal presentations). • If your computer has these free Google fonts, use Montserrat for headlines and Crimson Text for body copy. • If you don’t have those fonts, use Arial Bold for headlines and Times New Roman for body copy. Use the district logo at 100% and in proper proportion. Various formats of the district logo can be found on my279.org, under Publications. Use the official logo at 100%, which means it will be 2.5 inches wide, and maintain its original proportions. Examples: Consult with Publications or Community Relations staff whenever you have a question about brand compliance. Prepared for Learning Leaders, 9/14/17


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 1 OSSEO SENIOR HIGH BELIEVES DIVERSITY ENRICHES OUR COLLECTIVE. WE EMPOWER EACH SCHOLAR TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL, ACADEMIC AND CIVIC EXCELLENCE – INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS TO AUDACIOUSLY AND DELIBERATELY TRANSFORM OUR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. THE ONLY WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT. Creating your future is what this book is all about. Decisions regarding your academics and educational experiences are among the most important choices you will make. A thoughtfully designed and challenging selection of classes during your high school years will open doors of opportunity in the future. At Osseo Senior High, our commitment to excellence influences the way we think, what we do and how we act. We are proud to offer a comprehensive educational program intended to meet the needs of each scholar. This registration handbook was developed to provide you with detailed information regarding graduation requirements, course descriptions and educational options. Use this handbook as you collaboratively design your educational pathway. Our professional staff of counselors, teachers and administrators are all available to assist you in this process. Based on the courses that our scholars choose, we will select and assign teaching staff, create our master schedule and order all necessary books and instructional supplies for the coming year. It is for these reasons that we ask you to choose your courses wisely because course selection changes will not be permitted. Whatever you want to accomplish in high school, we want to come alongside you on your journey. Set your goals high and believe in your inner greatness. EXCELLENCE STARTS NOW! OSSEO SENIOR HIGH


2 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook COURSE CHANGE REQUESTS: CHOOSE COURSES WISELY BECAUSE COURSE CHANGES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ONCE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE. STAFFING, MASTER SCHEDULES AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES FOR THE COMING YEAR ARE DECIDED BASED ON COURSE SELECTIONS. YOUR FUTURE STARTS AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH! Our comprehensive course offerings along with multiple college credit and career prep opportunities will help you map out your high school experience to get a head start on your future. This handbook is a road map for navigating the registration process and planning the pathways that are right for you. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! READ AND UNDERSTAND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES (see pages 11-57) 2 REVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (see page 3) 1 DECIDE WHICH COURSES YOU WANT TO TAKE BASED ON YOUR PLANS FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (see pages 9-10) 3 COMPLETE YOUR PLANNING SHEET AND GRADE-SPECIFIC DIGITAL COURSE CARD IN ADVISORY 4 CONSULT WITH YOUR CURRENT TEACHERS AND COUNSELOR ABOUT COURSE SELECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5 DISCUSS YOUR PLANS WITH YOUR PARENTS/ GUARDIANS 6 CAREFULLY MAKE YOUR REGISTRATION SELECTIONS IN STUDENTVUE UNDER COURSE REQUESTS 7 REGISTRATION INFORMATION


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To graduate from an ISD 279 high school, students must meet the following requirements: ● Meet the State Graduation Testing Requirements, and ● Accumulate a total of 64 credits: 45 credits in specified areas and 19 elective credit. CLASS OF 2025, 2026 & 2027 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 (3) ENGLISH 10 (3) ENGLISH 11 (3) ENGLISH 12 (3) 12 MATH NON-LINEAR ALGEBRA* (3) GEOMETRY* (3) ALGEBRA 2* (3) 9 SCIENCE SCIENCE 9 (3) CHEMISTRY (3) OR PHYSICS (3) BIOLOGY (3) 9 SOCIAL STUDIES HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (2) U.S. HISTORY (3) WORLD HISTORY (3) ECONOMICS (1) GOV'T & CITIZENSHIP (1) 10 HEALTH MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 1 LIFE FITNESS MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 1 FINE ARTS MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 3 ELECTIVES MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 19 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE 64 CLASS OF 2028 & BEYOND GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 (3) ENGLISH 10 (3) ENGLISH 11 (3) ENGLISH 12 (3) 12 MATH NON-LINEAR ALGEBRA* (3) GEOMETRY* (3) ALGEBRA 2* (3) 9 SCIENCE SCIENCE 9 (3) CHEMISTRY (3) OR PHYSICS (3) BIOLOGY (3) 9 SOCIAL STUDIES HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (2) U.S. HISTORY (3) WORLD HISTORY (3) ECONOMICS (1) GOV'T & CITIZENSHIP (1) 10 HEALTH MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 1 LIFE FITNESS MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 1 PERSONAL FINANCE MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 1 FINE ARTS MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 3 ELECTIVES MAY BE TAKEN IN ANY GRADE LEVEL 18 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE 64 * This is the typical pathway for math; however a student's math pathway could look slightly different. Students must take and earn 3 credits in each of the following: Non-Linear Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2. These courses may be taken in middle school and/or high school.


4 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook PLANNING INFORMATION TRIMESTER CREDITS The ISD 279 school year is divided into three 12-week trimesters. Students are advised to carry 6 credits per trimester. GRADE REPORTING Students and parents will have access on StudentVue and ParentVue to two formal reports each trimester–one at mid trimester and another at the end of the trimester. These may be downloaded and saved for your records. PASS/FAIL GRADING This grading is an option for elective courses if the student follows the requirements established in the student handbook. Pass/Fail is not permitted for required courses except by administrative decision. WEIGHTED GRADES ISD 279 high schools allow for the use of weighted grades for classes such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The weighted grading system adds a value of .34 to any grade of "C" or higher earned in an identified courses. Final transcripts will show both a weighted and unweighted GPA. REPEATING COURSES Repeating a class to improve a grade or remove a failure is usually permitted. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the registrar’s office, when the repeated course is completed. When 2 classes with the exact same course number appear on the transcript, the best grade will be retained. The other class remains on the transcript and an “NC” will be given in place of the previous grade. An additional credit is not earned when repeating a class, with the exception of some “lab” or “studio” classes, for example: Competitive Sports Lab or Painting Studio. AUDITING COURSES Auditing classes (taking a class for no credit) is not permitted under normal circumstances. GLOSSARY OF REGISTRATION TERMS ARTICULATED COLLEGE CREDIT Articulated college credit is available to students who successfully complete certain courses. See page 8 for more information. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Concurrent enrollment courses are college courses offered at high school and taught by high school teachers. These courses provide students an opportunity to earn high school AND college credit simultaneously. See page 7 for more information. COURSE NUMBER Number to use on registration course card. ELECTIVE COURSES Courses students can choose to take to fulfill the elective requirements for graduation. FINE ARTS ELIGIBLE COURSE Students are required to complete three Fine Arts courses to graduate. Eligible course are indicated within the course information and in the index at the back of the handbook. FLEX COURSES Courses that blend both online and classroom instruction. GRAD REQUIREMENT Courses that every student must pass in order to graduate from an ISD 279 Osseo Area school. GRADE LEVEL Indicates which grades may register for a course. LAB COURSES Courses may be repeated for credit with additional expectations. ONLINE COURSES These courses are offered 100% online. PREREQUISITE A course or requirement that students must fulfill before registering for a higher level class. STUDIO COURSES Courses taken when a student reaches a high proficiency level, such as in Art. They may be repeated for credit. WEIGHTED GRADES Courses with more rigorous curriculum, such as AP classes, are weighted by adding .34 to the course grade of "C" or higher. See AP section on page 6 for more information. ZERO HOUR COURSES Courses provide students with enrichment and/or credit recovery opportunities. REGISTRATION INFORMATION


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS (ML) Students whose home language is a language other than English, or who come from a part of the world where the variety of English is very different from American English, may qualify to receive support from the Multilingual Learners (ML) program. For information about the ML program, or to receive assistance in setting up an appointment for assessment, please contact the District 279 Enrollment Center at 763-585-7357. ONLINE PROGRAMS Minnesota public school students may enroll in supplemental online courses (taken in place of a course period during the regular school day) through any state approved programs. For the list of approved programs, please visit MDE's website education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/online. SPECIAL EDUCATION Special education is specially designed instruction, above and beyond what is available in the general education setting, and is designed to meet the individual needs of students with a disability. There are 13 disability categories specified by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Eligibility for special education services is determined following a comprehensive special education evaluation. Special education services are based on the results of the evaluation and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed based on student needs. The referral process for special education begins with the student’s general education teacher communicating a concern to the parent and development of an intervention plan to help the student be successful in the general education classroom. If this plan is successful a referral is not made to special education. If the student continues to struggle then the teacher would develop a second plan based on the data collected from the first plan to help the student be successful in the general education classroom. If this plan is successful a referral is not made to special education. If interventions are unsuccessful, a referral will be made for a special education evaluation. Parents and students may also discuss concerns with teachers, counselors, or administrators. Parents and students may request implementation of an intervention plan by contacting their teacher, counselor, or special education building coordinator. A parent may also ask that their child be assessed. The special education evaluation team would consider the request and meet with the parents. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION. ISD 279 CBVAT Program/Work Activity Center—IEP Students The Community Based Vocational Assessment and Training (CBVAT) program is designed to provide learning opportunities for students with special needs to develop work skills, attitudes and behaviors that are necessary to succeed in today’s workplace. In this work-based learning experience, students complete contracted work from community vendors and learn both general employability and specific work skills. Students are encouraged to be concurrently enrolled in a Transition to Work Seminar class at their home high school while participating in the CBVAT program. Students receive direct instruction from a licensed work coordinator and are monitored closely by experienced vocational trainers. Transportation is provided by the school district. Contact your Case Manager for more information, referral and application process. UNIFIED PROGRAMS. Unified courses engage students of all abilities in developmentally appropriate activities ranging from physical fitness to art. Students work in a collaborative setting to develop meaningful relationships, increase competence and confidence, and ensure everyone feels included and welcome at Osseo Senior High. Supported by our staff in both general and special education departments, all students work toward meeting the grade-level outcomes required by ISD279 and also promote acceptance within our building. ACCELERATED COURSE CONSIDERATIONS & COMPARISONS Carefully consider if High Performance (HP), Advanced Placement (AP) or Concurrent Enrollment (CE) classes are right for you. EXPLANATION ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS HP ● Accelerated curriculum ● Rigorous ● Available to all grade levels ● More challenge than regular-level course ● Develop higher level thinking skills ● Prepares students for college-level curriculum ● No college credit ● Expect more homework in most classes ● This level of coursework is expected from highly selective colleges AP ● College-level curriculum ● Recognized nationally ● Rigorous ● Available to all grade level ● Weighted grades apply (see page 6) ● May receive college credit ● Develop higher-level thinking skills ● Additional honor points earned with a "C" or above (for weighted GPA) ● Must take AP exam and earn a 3 or higher to receive college credit ● Students must have above average ability in reading, writing and/or math ● Expect considerable homework ● This level of coursework is expected from highly selective colleges CE ● College curriculum taught in the high school ● Rigorous ● Available to all grade levels ● May receive college credit ● Develop higher level thinking skills ● Transcripted credit at the college ● Students should have above average ability in reading, writing and/or math ● Expect homework daily in classes ● Low or failing grades will be on your college transcript


6 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook VARIED COURSE OFFERINGS / EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES Get a head start on earning college credit while still in high school. By successfully completing college-level courses and programs, scholars can simultaneously earn high school and college credits toward graduation. To identify these college credit courses and pathways, look for this icon throughout the handbook. AP: ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is an opportunity for high school students to pursue chosen areas of interest and receive credit for college-level course work while in high school. Earned grade/credit is available at some colleges with a passing score on the exam in May. Authorized AP courses carry a weighted grade and are identified as such on students’ transcripts. The weighted grading system adds a value of .34 to any grade of "C" or higher earned in an identified course. AP courses require students to read large amounts of text outside of class, analyze and interpret complex material and write extensively. Curriculum modifications include accelerated pacing, in-depth study of topics, interdisciplinary units, and development of critical and creative thinking skills. On average, AP courses require students to complete approximately one to two hours of homework per day to be successful. The course is free of charge to students; however, AP exams cost approximately $60 each (fee waivers are available.) AP+ PLTW ACHIEVEMENT. The College Board and Project Lead The Way provide students with an opportunity to earn recognition for AP and PLTW coursework. To earn this student achievement, students must: > Complete three courses in a pathway: one AP course, one PLTW course and a third course, either AP or PLTW > Earn a qualifying score of 3 or higher on the AP Exam(s); and > Score of Proficient or higher on the PLTW End-of-Course (EoC) Assessment(s). To start the AP + PLTW student achievement application process, students will complete three easy steps at apandpltw.org.  Create and/or login to the College Board account. ‚ Verify an email address. ƒ Create and/or provide personal information and details regarding PLTW coursework. Applications received by June 30 will be considered for awards issued the following fall. OSSEO SENIOR HIGH BELIEVES DIVERSITY ENRICHES OUR COLLECTIVE. WE EMPOWER EACH SCHOLAR TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL, ACADEMIC AND CIVIC EXCELLENCE – INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS TO AUDACIOUSLY AND DELIBERATELY TRANSFORM OUR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. Osseo Senior High offers a wide range of courses in both content and context. OSH educators believe in equipping our scholars with the skills, knowledge and resources to engage in a meaningful future. In response, Osseo Senior High offers our scholars the opportunity to earn college credit and complete career & technical programs before graduating from high school. By creating these strategic opportunities, our scholars can pursue individual interests, save time and money in the future, and step confidently into tomorrow. ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 7 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (CE) Get a head start on college credits by successfully completing college courses taught at Osseo Senior High. Concurrent enrollment courses are taught by credentialed OSH educators. Grades earned become a permanent part of a student’s college transcript and the credits can be transferred to any Minnesota State University as well as many other colleges and universities. At Osseo, we promote a college-going culture minimizing barriers for students to achieve their dreams. Therefore, OSH has partnered with North Hennepin Community College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College to bring college accredited courses to our scholars. Concurrent enrollment courses are college courses offered at the high school and taught by high school teachers. These courses provide students an opportunity to simultaneously earn high school AND college credit toward graduation. ELIGIBILITY. Acceptance into this program is consistent with standards of acceptance determined by North Hennepin Community College Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP). Students will work with their grade level counselor and Michelle Mazanec in the College/Career Resource Center to ensure course offerings align with present and future academic goals. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (ALSO KNOWN AS DUAL ENROLLMENT, COLLEGE IN THE SCHOOLS, EARLY COLLEGE) > College class taught in the high school > Earned grade/credit is placed on high school transcript > Earned grade/credit is placed on college partner transcript (student is starting a college transcript) > Free of charge to students > Shows that student is taking challenging/rigorous coursework POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Juniors and seniors may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; sophomores may take one career/technical PSEO course. If they earn a "C" or higher in that class, they may take additional PSEO courses. There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course. Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. Schools must provide information to all students in grades 8-11 and their families by March 1, every year. Students must notify their school by May 30 if they want to participate in PSEO for the following school year. For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) web page. STUDENTS WISHING TO EARN CREDITS OUTSIDE OF AN OSSEO DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL. See your School Counselor. ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS CONCURRENT COURSES OFFERED AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH CONCURRENT COURSE PARTNER SCHOOL PREREQUISITE AVID ● First Year Experience Concurrent Enrollment ● North Hennepin Community College ● 2.0 GPA required BUSINESS ● Personal Financial Management Concurrent Enrollment ● North Hennepin Community College ● 2.0 GPA required ENGLISH ● English 11 Concurrent Enrollment ● Anoka-Ramsey Community College ● 2.6 GPA required HEALTH SCIENCE ● Health Terminology Concurrent Enrollment ● North Hennepin Community College ● 2.0 GPA required SOCIAL STUDIES ● U. S. History Concurrent Enrollment ● World History Concurrent Enrollment ● Government Concurrent Enrollment ● Anoka-Ramsey Community College ● 2.6 GPA required WORLD LANGUAGE ● American Sign Language 1 ● American Sign Language 2 ● North Hennepin Community College ● 2.0 GPA required


8 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS CAREER PREP OPPORTUNITIES Engage in hands-on, experiential learning while building the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a specific career path after graduation. Scholars can earn professional certifications, industry academic certifications, work placement internships, and college credits. Osseo offers pathways that prepare scholars for future careers in Health Science, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technology, Engineering, Construction & Trades, and Business & Marketing. To identify these career prep courses and pathways, look for the Osseo icon throughout the handbook. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Offered for courses in the following departments: Business & Marketing, Family and Consumer Science, Health Science, Science, and Technology Education. See course descriptions. Articulation is a process for coordinating the linking of two or more educational systems in MN to help learners make a smooth transition from one level of education to another without experiencing delays, duplication of courses or loss of credit. The goal is to produce advanced standing credit/s for college-level coursework completed in high school as evidenced by meeting competency requirements as determined by the enrolling college or university. The courses intended for articulation as advanced standing must be equivalent to college or university courses numbered above 100 and that count toward the credit requirements of a certificate, diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree. Developmental courses are not eligible for advanced standing credit. > The articulated courses are identified at the end of a course description in this registration catalog and are matched with college courses for purposes of allowing students to apply high school credits toward college credits. > The student must enroll at one of the participating colleges after high school graduation to receive the credit on the college transcript for the courses. > Certificates are traditionally accepted at participating colleges up to three years past a student’s high school graduation. > District 279 students take the identified high school courses at their respective 279 high schools, not on a college campus. > District 279 offers the named high school elective course that has an 80% match or better with curriculum of the identified college courses; therefore making the credit agreement. > Typically students receiving a “B” grade or better in the high school course (Keyboarding requires an “A”) will receive a certificate showing successful completion of the course. > The student certificate also identifies each postsecondary school that will accept the certificate and apply it toward elective credit on the college transcript; once the student is enrolled at the college after high school graduation. > The student is responsible for presenting the certificate to College Admissions. > Course names, content and competencies represented in the articulation agreements are reviewed by secondary and postsecondary partners on an annual or biannual basis; or on a rotation basis for regional agreements. > Talk with department staff, Counselor or CRC staff if you have questions. For additional articulation information and to print out completion certificates, go to ctecreditmn.com. CERTIFICATIONS These pathways offers students the opportunity to earn College, Professional and/or Industry Aligned Academic Certifications. Certifications are used to obtain industry employment. They also demonstrate to industry partners which competencies students have obtained and are ready to be utilized in the college and career setting. HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING PATHWAYS The goal of amplifying each of these learning pathways is to celebrate the multiple modalities in which Osseo Senior High prepares scholars for life beyond our doors. Scholars who explore these experiences seek to develop employable skills–many of which are grounded in a work-based learning model. Our pathways celebrate a strength-based model for learning because our scholars can demonstrate and strengthen their transferable career goals. Transition planning starts now! Your strengths, preferences and interests are a great starting point to determine your future.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL ENRICH EACH STUDENT AND THE OSH COMMUNITY THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION. College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 9 The College/Career Resource Center (CRC) is committed to inspiring and preparing all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community and engage in a lifetime of learning. We provide college and career information to students through individual, small and large group meetings and in our advisement program. MANY PATHWAYS EXIST FOR STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR A CAREER AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. HERE ARE THE PATHWAYS OSSEO'S 2023 GRADUATES CHOSE TO FOLLOW: 56% ATTENDED 4-YEAR COLLEGE 27% ATTENDED 2-YEAR COLLEGE 12% ENTERED WORKFORCE 1% ENTERED MILITARY COLLEGE CAREER PLANNING SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS RESEARCH & GUIDANCE ● Large group information presentations ● Individual appointments ● College representative visits ● College & Career speaker visits ● Upcoming ACT & SAT test dates ● Military representative visits ● Official transcripts and verification data for college applications/scholarships/Military enlistment FINANCIAL AID ● Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ● Scholarship opportunities ● Student loan information NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER (FOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS) ● Core course audit ● Division 1 & Division 2 eligibility TESTING ● ACT/SAT ● PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit) ● Advanced Placement ● College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) ● Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ● ACT preparatory courses ● Genesys Works (genesysworks.org/twin-cities) ● GPSed (gpsed.org) ● Mission: Admission for first generation college students Upward Bound EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OPTIONS FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL There are many pathways available for students to learn and train for a career after high school. APPRENTICESHIPS system of training for a profession with on-the-job training along with some classroom learning. Apprenticeships generally enable workers to gain a license in that field. Examples of apprenticeship opportunities include Buhler Apprenticeship Academy, Minneapolis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. SPECIALIZED TRAINING SCHOOLS offer short-term training programs for careers that require training, but not necessarily a degree or credential. Examples of schools in this category include Aveda Institute, Culinary Institute of America, Universal Technical Institute. TECHNICAL COLLEGES combine career-specific training with general academic coursework. Students can earn Certificates, Diplomas and Associate Degrees at a technical college. Examples of schools in this category include Hennepin Technical College, Dunwoody College of Technology. COMMUNITY COLLEGES, sometimes called junior colleges, are 2-year schools that provide learning and training as a pathway to a four-year degree programs. Students at community colleges can earn Associates Degrees as well as Certificates and Diplomas. Some four-year colleges have degree program options on community college campuses. Examples of schools in this category include North Hennepin Community College, Anoka Ramsey Community College, St. Paul College, Minneapolis College. UNIVERSITIES are institutions of higher learning that award Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees. Examples of schools in this category include University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Hamline University, Carleton College, Minnesota State University-Mankato. MILITARY options include Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, Minnesota National Guard, US Coast Guard • Reserve Officer Training Corps • Federal Academies • Officer Candidate School • Enlistment VARIED COURSE OFFERINGS / EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS


10 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook TITLE TOP BLACK RULE ATHLETICS / ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY HIGH SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES Activities in ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools offer students opportunities for participation and involvement in the school beyond the classroom. However, it is important that students remember their first responsibility is to be successful in school. Academic achievement is not to be sacrificed for participation in activity or athletic programs. ISD 279 is a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and Northwest Suburban Conference, and therefore follows and enforces all of their rules and regulations. To Participate in High School Activities Students Must Be:  Registered as a full-time student. ‚ Enrolled in at least five credit-producing classes each trimester. ƒ Making progress toward accumulation of the 64 credits required for graduation according to the chart below. REQUIRED CREDITS TO PARTICIPATE IN HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS GRADE FALL WINTER SPRING 9 0 4 8 10 13 18 23 11 28 34 40 12 46 52 58 64 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE MSHSL Academic Eligibility Requirements > Eligibility will be determined at the start of each school year and after each marking period. > A student is ineligible if the total number of credits at the beginning of each trimester is less than the number listed in the table above. > If a winter or spring sport begins before trimester 1 or trimester 2 grades have been posted, students may appear eligible to begin a winter or spring activity, but become ineligible once grades/credits are posted. > The Activities Coordinator will follow up after grades and credits are posted to ensure all students are eligible. > The Activities Coordinator will inform any student who becomes ineligible. COLLEGE NCAA COLLEGE ATHLETICS The NCAA verifies the academic and amateur status of all student-athletes who wish to compete in Division I or II athletics. To Be Certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center Students Must:  Graduate from high school. Prior to graduation, students should apply for certification to participate in athletics as a freshman at the college to which they will be admitted. The NCAA Eligibility Center will issue a preliminary certification report when all materials have been submitted, and will review final transcripts after graduation to make a final certification decision according to NCAA standards. ‚ Earn a grade-point average of at least 2.3 (for Division I) and 2.2 (for Division II) (on a 4.0 scale) in a core curriculum of at least 16 courses which were successfully completed during grades 9 through 12. The chart below shows the minimum core courses students must complete. ƒ Earn a minimum SAT/ACT sum score. CORE UNITS REQUIRED FOR NCAA CERTIFICATION DIVISION I DIVISION II ENGLISH 4 YEARS 3 YEARS MATH 3 YEARS 2 YEARS SCIENCE 2 YEARS 2 YEARS SOCIAL STUDIES 2 YEARS 2 YEARS ENGLISH, MATH OR SCIENCE 1 YEAR 3 YEARS ADDITIONAL CORE: English, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Language 4 YEARS 4 YEARS TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 16 COURSES 16 COURSES For additional information, go to eligibilitycenter.org or ncaa.org. COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 11 THE AVID DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL HELP SCHOLARS DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD AS A MEMBER OF A CULTURALLY DIVERSE, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY IN AN INTERDEPENDENT WORLD. PATHWAY: AVID GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 SUGGESTIONS AVID: ● AVID 9 AVID: ● AVID 10 AVID: ● AVID 11 AVID: ● AVID 12 + First Year Experience Concurrent Enrollment SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● AVID Tutor SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● AVID Tutor ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● First Year Experience Concurrent Enrollment AVID ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION


12 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook AVID AVID AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is an in-school system for support dedicated to developing leaders in communities and society. AVID scholars develop organizational, note-taking and self advocacy skills via rigorous college preparatory curriculum, tutor‐facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic survival skills. The AVID High School curriculum focuses on writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading while building meaningful teacher-student relationships. AVID is a yearlong academic elective scheduled during the regular school day. AVID CURRICULUM INCLUDES: > Research Skills > Research Papers > Public Speaking (including how-to, informational and persuasive speeches) > Cornell Notes > Philosophical Chairs > Socratic Seminars > Scholarship & Financial Aid Research > Goal Setting > Mission Statements > Self Discovery & Reflection > Character Development > Tips for Success > Interpersonal Relationships > Organizational Skills & Projects > Time Management > Money Management (including how to balance a checkbook and use credit cards responsibly) > College Readiness Skills > College Exploration > Career Exploration > The Process of Getting a Job (including resumes, mock interviews, filling out job applications and thank you letters) > Study Skills > Guidance Lessons > Starting Your Own Business > Community Service Projects TUTORIALS Trained students lead tutorial sessions in AVID twice each week. Tutors are role models of motivated, organized and successful students. During each tutorial session, students come prepared with one question that they need assistance answering. In a small group setting, the tutor's role is to guide the students as they assist one another. Tutorials help students who are enrolled in rigorous coursework keep up and succeed in their college prep classes. QUESTIONS If you have questions, contact AVID Coordinator Royce Winford or Assistant Principal Adam Woods. ELECTIVES AVID 9 A, B, C Course Number: 003301 + 003302 + 003303 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and interview AVID 10 A, B, C Course Number: 003401 + 003402 + 003403 Grade Level: 10 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA, teacher recommendation and interview AVID 11 A, B, C Course Number: 003501 + 003502 + 003503 Grade Level: 11 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA, teacher recommendation and interview AVID 12 A + FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT + AVID 12 C Course Number: 003601 + 112700 + 003603 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA or higher, teacher recommendation and interview Description: First Year Experience provides both first-time and returning students with academic and social interactions in order to make a successful transition to college. Through lecture, discussions, group activities, active learning exercises and guest speakers, students are introduced to a variety of topics critical to academic success. The course empowers students to be actively engaged in their learning by understanding the culture of college and creating a learning plan that incorporates the use of study skills that will foster success in all their course work. NEW AVID TUTOR Course Number: 082221 / 082222 / 082223 Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Completed two years of high school AVID courses and instructor permission Description: This course begins with training students to take on a leadership role in the AVID classrooms. Upon completion of training, the AVID Tutor will work with the students in the current AVID Elective Courses, specifically with the Tutorial Process and in Collaborative Study Groups.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 13 THE BUSINESS & MARKETING DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL PREPARE EACH STUDENT FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SO THAT EVERY STUDENT FINDS THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD. PATHWAY: BUSINESS, MARKETING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS The Business & Marketing pathway is designed to expose students to the variety of workings in the business world. Students have the opportunity to engage in project-based learning while mastering the skills of civil action, Microsoft applications, finance, marketing and business functions. Students apply their skills in a practical business setting, while collaborating and cultivating professionalism. GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 SUGGESTIONS BUSINESS: ● Keyboarding & Business Communications ● Introduction to Business BUSINESS: ● Computer Applications with Office 1 BUSINESS: ● Sports & Entertainment Marketing ● Entrepreneurship BUSINESS: ● Personal Financial Management ● Professional Sports Operations INDUSTRY ACADEMIC CERTIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY Accounting ● Exploring Business & Marketing ● Math of Business & Personal Finance ● Personal Financial Responsibility Business Professionals of America (BPA) ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● Personal Financial Management Concurrent Enrollment CAREER PREP OPPORTUNITIES ● Computer Applications with Office 1 ● Entrepreneurship ● Introduction to Business ● Keyboarding & Business Communications ● Personal Financial Management ● Professional Sports Operations ● Sports & Entertainment Marketing BUSINESS


14 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook BUSINESS, MARKETING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WITH OFFICE 1 Course Number: 102300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of computers and keyboarding strongly recommended Description: Earn college credit while learning and enhancing computer skills with Microsoft Office! Work smarter, not harder, in the use of technology! Both college and career bound students will learn many shortcuts and time savers to create and manipulate documents for school or personal use. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). ENTREPRENEURSHIP Course Number: 104400 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This class is for students who want to be their own boss and have great ideas for starting a business. This course provides students with the opportunity to research and write a business plan (the resume for a business). In addition, students will discuss and apply what they learn in the following areas: characteristics of the successful entrepreneur, demographic research, finding a location for a business, financial requirements, determining the competition and target market, staffing a business and marketing a product or services. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Course Number: 104100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This is the class that will introduce students to all aspects of business, help them discover their passion and identify the path to follow for future success in business. Students will explore the role of business in our global economy, functional areas of business and business career opportunities. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). KEYBOARDING & BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Course Number: 102200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of computers and keyboarding strongly recommended Description: Earn College Credit! So you think you can type? By completing this course, students will have the knowledge to use the computer as a tool for personal, career and college computer needs. Students will use Microsoft Office to create professional, personal and business letters, electronic mail, reports of different styles, forms, outlines, tables and job application documents. This is a great class for college and career prep! Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Course Number: 103300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Don’t let your money manage you! In this course students will learn skills for managing finances at every stage of life, such as budgeting, banking, smart credit usage, simple tax filing and saving strategies for the future. PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Course Number: 103300C Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA or higher as required by partner school Description: This course is designed for personal financial planning. The topics in the course include goal setting, financial aspects of career planning, budgeting, credit cards, debt and money management strategies, types of savings, retirement plans, investments and tax strategies, insurance, factors that affect the home and car buying versus leasing, fundamentals of investments and various investment options. In addition, the basics of estate planning for a lifetime of creating wealth will also be covered. PROFESSIONAL SPORTS OPERATIONS Course Number: 109500 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Introduction to Business Description: This course emphasizes basic management principles as they relate to sports teams, facilities, businesses and enterprises. Students will explore techniques and approaches to allow them to develop effective and comprehensive sports management plans. The course addresses issues in sports that relate to ethical requirements, gambling, performance enhancement substances and other issues. It allows learners to study the complexities involved in the administration and leadership of sports programs including theories of management and administration. SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Course Number: 105200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course will introduce students to the basic principles of economics, marketing and merchandising through two growing and unique areas: sports and entertainment. Learn how markets use endorsements, sponsorships and public relation tools to capture the American audience. BUSINESS


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 15 THE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL ENRICH EACH STUDENT AND THE OSH COMMUNITY THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION. COOPERATIVE ELECTIVES COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Course Number: 112101 / 112102 / 112103 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: May be taken for credit more than one trimester, with objectives updated in Learning Plan/Training Agreement Description: This course is designed for the student who wants to be inspired about preparing for the future beyond high school! Students will learn information about the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare for a successful transition to post-secondary education and future employment. The course will cover topics including twenty-first century employability skills, legal and safety issues, ethics, career planning strategies, financial literacy, communication and interpersonal skills, personal goal setting, decision-making through problem solving and critical thinking, as well as examination of postsecondary academic and training options related to personal interests. Students will participate in cooperative, project-based and contextual learning experiences; combined with mentorship and guidance from community speakers and participating in community experiences where students will observe today's realworld requirements. Students who participate in and successfully complete this course, each trimester for a full year, will achieve the confidence, courage and competence needed to plan for their future and earn a "College and Workplace Readiness" certificate which can be used to build/boost a resume and a portfolio. CRASH COURSE TO YOUR FUTURE Course Number: 113300 Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course is designed to prepare juniors and seniors for post-secondary education focusing on researching postsecondary options based on career goals, how to pay for college/ financial aid options and the college admissions process including essay and personal statement. Students will explore college life, strategies for success, scheduling and planning. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Course Number: 112700 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA or higher as required by partner school Description: This course provides both first-time and returning students with academic and social interactions in order to make a successful transition to college. Through lecture, discussions, group activities, active learning exercises and guest speakers, students are introduced to a variety of topics critical to academic success. The course empowers students to be actively engaged in their learning by understanding the culture of college and creating a learning plan that incorporates the use of study skills that will foster success in all their course work. COOPERATIVE & GENERAL EDUCATION ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● First Year Experience Concurrent Enrollment COOPERATIVE EDUCATION


16 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook COOPERATIVE & GENERAL EDUCATION COOP & GENERAL ED VOLUNTEER SERVICE Course Number: 113101 / 113102 / 113103 Specify trimester by course number Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Must provide own transportation to volunteer sites Notes: May be taken for credit more than one trimester, or repeated for an enrichment project Description: Volunteer Service gives students an opportunity to contribute to community through helping others. Service-related activities may take place in both school and community volunteer settings (such as elementary tutoring, day care centers, food shelves, environmental projects, political campaigns, medical/ health care facilities). A volunteer experience will consist of a minimum of 40 hours and will be arranged by the student with instructor assistance and approval. Students will meet in class one day per week as a cooperative learning experience to share information about the individual volunteer experiences, log service hours and journal. The topics of classroom discussion will be related to community service: roles of citizens in community, commitment to leadership, human dignity, cultural diversity and prejudice/discrimination. An enrichment phase and alternative project will be arranged for students who take this class more than once. Through service, students will also gain valuable information about themselves that will be useful to them in the career development process. GENERAL ELECTIVE POSITIVE DIRECTION Course Number: 066400 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This class allows students to explore the relationship between self-concept and goal setting and achievement. Students are encouraged to look at "self" and how one needs to develop self-awareness in order to self actualize. This course is made up of six components: self-image/self-esteem; value of failure; people skills; coping with stress; success consciousness; and dreams, goals and achievement. STUDY HALL & STUDENT AIDES STUDENT AIDES (NO CREDIT) Course Number: Choose Study Hall as course selection for the trimesters the student wishes to be a student assistant. Grade Level: 11 & 12 only Prerequisite: Written recommendation from the teacher student would be assisting Note: Applications are in the main and counseling offices and are accepted during the first two weeks of each trimester only. Counseling/CRC Assistant: Counseling/CRC aides are needed to prepare and deliver passes, file materials, generate career and college information and assist in tasks related to career days. Typing skills are helpful. Student must have good attendance, have 5 other credited classes and be on track for graduation. Office Assistant: Placement is available for a limited number of reliable students to aid in the office during the school year. Students must have good attendance, have 5 other credited classes and be on track for graduation. Teacher Assistant: Each teacher may have 1 assistant for each hour, not including prep hour. Student must have good attendance, have 5 other credited classes and be on track for graduation. STUDY HALL (NO CREDIT) Course Number: 902201 / 902202 / 902203 May not be offered all hours Grade Level: 11 & 12 Prerequisite: Must be on track for graduation Description: Quiet study period. Five credited courses must be taken with 1 study hall.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 17 THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WILL PREPARE AND SUPPORT STUDENTS TO READ TEXTS CRITICALLY, COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AND CONFIDENTLY, AND UNDERSTAND MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES SO THEY WILL BECOME LIFELONG CRITICAL THINKERS AND LEARNERS. PATHWAY: ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS COURSE OPTIONS GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 ENGLISH 9 ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH 11 ENGLISH 12 ● English 9 (3) ● HP English 9 (3) ● English 10 (3) ● HP English 10 (3) ● English 11 (3) ● AP English Language & Composition (3) ● English 11 Concurrent Enrollment (3) ● English 12 (3) ● AP English Literature & Composition (3) 12 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● AP English Language & Composition ● AP English Literature & Composition ● English 11 Concurrent Enrollment ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS


18 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ENGLISH REQUIRED COURSES + MUST REGISTER FOR ALL COURSE NUMBERS INDICATED ENGLISH 9 ENGLISH 9 A, B, C Course Number: 032501 + 032502 + 032503 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 9 Description: English 9 focuses on developing and strengthening skills in writing, reading, collaborative discussion, listening and critical thinking. The writing process will be used to complete multi-paragraph expository essays and creative compositions. A variety of reference materials and media skills will be used to conduct research and present findings in various formats. Students will continue to practice language skills in vocabulary and grammar. The study of literature will include diverse and multicultural short stories, novels, drama, poetry and nonfiction. Attention is also given to effective reading strategies and independent reading. HP ENGLISH 9 A, B, C Course Number: 032641 + 032642 + 032643 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 9 Note: This course includes extensive reading and writing. Summer reading may be assigned and must be completed by the first day of school. A strong work ethic is recommended. Description: HP English 9 is an in-depth study of the skills and practices covered in English 9. Students read complex and advanced contemporary and classic texts, including novels, short stories, poetry, drama and nonfiction that reflect diversity in race, gender, age, economics and geography. Students will write for a variety of purposes and will compose persuasive or argumentative, narrative and/or critical analysis papers. Students will continue to learn research and inquiry skills which will culminate in a research paper. Grammar and usage review are both explicit and authentic, focusing on application of conventions in student writing. Students will also develop and practice effective speaking skills in individual presentations and collaborative discussions. ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH 10 A, B, C Course Number: 032901 + 032902 + 032903 Grade Level: 10 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 10 Description: English 10 focuses on the study of literature, composition and language skills. Literature study includes novels, poetry, short fiction and non-fiction. Many types of writing are practiced in a variety of composition assignments with emphasis on expository writing. The writing process, including prewriting, revising and editing, is studied and required. Mechanical skills, such as punctuation, agreement and spelling are stressed and reviewed. HP ENGLISH 10 A, B, C Course Number: 033041 + 033042 + 033043 Grade Level: 10 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 10 Note: This course prepares students to take AP English 11 & 12 but is not a prerequisite for either course. Description: HP English 10 is a challenging and exacting course enjoyable for those students who are prepared to read widely, analyze in-depth and write with enthusiasm and accuracy. Selfdiscipline is necessary to succeed as work must be completed primarily out of class. The curriculum enhances the regular English 10 curriculum emphasizing analysis of short story, novel, poetry, film and various kinds of composition. ENGLISH 11 ENGLISH 11 A, B, C Course Number: 033401 + 033402 + 033403 Grade Level: 11 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 11 Description: English 11 includes the study of literature, composition and speaking/listening. The literature is drawn from novels, plays, poems, short stories and essays by classical, contemporary and multicultural writers. Students write in a variety of formats and experience varied speaking and listening activities. Students will write for a variety of audiences and produce persuasive, narrative and analytical papers, using a process approach to writing. Students will think, listen and respond in class discussion and cooperative learning situations. They will also edit their own writing using skills reinforced in language study. And finally, they will respond intellectually and emotionally to literature.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 19 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ENGLISH AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION A, B, C Course Number: 033871 + 033872 + 033873 Grade Level: 11 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 11 Note: This is a course designed for academically talented and gifted students in English and/or college-bound students. Description: Students focus on literature, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama, and will improve their writing and discussion skills. Students should be prepared to advance their reading, writing and thinking skills. Students must be responsible and should be willing to do significant reading and lengthy writing projects on their own time. This course develops the skills necessary to take the Advanced Placement Test in Language and Composition. Students who do well on this exam may receive college credit or placement. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). ENGLISH 11 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Course Number: 033401C + 033402C + 033403C Grade Level: 11 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 11 Prerequisite: 2.6 GPA or higher as required by partner school Description: This course provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking. Course content includes the writing process, essential composition skills, and critical reasoning in various rhetorical situations. The course requires effectively reasoned and supported essays including an argumentative research paper. By the end of the year, scholars will have mastered basic college writing and critical reading skills. ENGLISH 12 ENGLISH 12 A, B, C Course Number: 034101 + 034102 + 034103 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 12 Description: The goal of the senior English program is to help students learn to think critically and independently. Students are expected to be able to read literature, not just to comprehend the plot but also to interpret and analyze the ideas presented in the literature. They are also expected to develop their own ideas and opinions in response to literature. The selections draw from classical, contemporary and multicultural literature. Students examine various themes and apply them to their own lives and to today's society. Students are expected to continue improving their discussion, research and writing skills. Writing assignments may include persuasive essays, research papers, essay tests, personal responses to topics presented in class, autobiographical stories and creative writing. AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION A, B, C Course Number: 034371 + 034372 + 034373 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: English 12 Note: This is a course designed for academically talented and gifted students in English and/or college-bound students. Description: This course accelerates and augments the English 12 curriculum by asking students to make an in-depth study of required materials through application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Students will be expected to work independently and cooperatively on assignments outside of class and to produce quality projects. AP English 12 is a college preparation class structured to teach students how to analyze and discuss literature, find subtext and classical allusions and write formal literary analyses. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). ELECTIVES AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE Course Number: 035700 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: The African American experience in America has been a trial of the human spirit. Brought here in chains as slaves, forced to work for generations in the fields of the South, subject to the racism and oppression of an openly racist society, ignored for decades in their freedom, segregated from opportunity for most of this century, African Americans have endured, adapted and experienced the gamut of human emotion and travail. We will trace this experience through the stories, thoughts and letters of their greatest writers.


20 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook ENGLISH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CREATIVE WRITING Course Number: 037200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This class is an excellent opportunity for students to express themselves in writing poetry or prose. Various creative thinking activities are designed to help students develop ideas which will be the basis for the writing activities. Students will use the writing process from prewriting through revision to create polished writing for a public audience. A workshop setting gives students the freedom to work together on some activities and share ideas. All activities are geared toward improving written expression and the enjoyment of writing and sharing one's creations. LGBTQ+ LITERATURE Course Number: 030845 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Resistance. Oppression. Coming Out. Solidarity. Acceptance. Family. Culture. Community. Pride. These are just a few of the themes that students will explore in this class through literature by and about LGBTQ+ people. Students will take a look at current events, evaluate LGBTQ+ representations in media, discuss LGBTQ+ history and explore the stories of people who identify across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. LGBTQ+, questioning and straight students are invited to share in a safe learning community where LGBTQ+ voices and experiences are centered. MYTHOLOGY Course Number: 036300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course studies the mythologies of Greece, Rome, the Norse countries and others. The subject matter includes the study of the gods, their place in the ancient world and the stories told about them. Students who take this course will be better able to understand the many allusions to mythology which they encounter in literature and the modern world. SPEECH A Course Number: 036101 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Students will learn the basics of speech writing and speech delivery. Assignments will include a number of short speeches, such as a demonstration speech, an informative speech, a persuasive speech and a special occasion speech. This course is structured to eliminate the fear of speaking before a group and to improve verbal communication skills. THE ART OF FILM Course Number: 036900 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: The power of communication climbs to a new plateau with the wide-spread distribution of digital film technology. Written, spoken and visual communication skills– once reserved only for the motion-picture elite–are now available to students, too. This course invites students to write, shoot and edit their own digital films within a disciplined artistic setting. The Art of Film students hone their talents within five areas: writing for film, preproduction, production, post-production and coordination via project management. Join this creative journey with a willingness to invest the time, energy and talents to achieve The Art of Film success. (Of course, all films must be schoolappropriate.) Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the Arts. YEARBOOK LAB A, B Course Number: 037101 + 037102 Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Instructor permission Description: This course is designed for students with an interest in one or more of the following areas of yearbook journalism: copy writing, interviewing, researching, graphic design, desktop publishing, Type Vision for Microsoft and photography. Each student will serve as a staff member of the yearbook, assisting in one or more areas of yearbook production including theme development, layout, writing, word processing, graphic design, photography, publicity, sales and fundraising. Through participation in Yearbook Lab, students become the "recorders of history and events." Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the Arts.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 21 THE FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL ENRICH EACH STUDENT AND THE OSH COMMUNITY THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION. PATHWAY: CULINARY & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT CAREERS The Culinary program focuses on developing professional culinary skills in food preparation, presentation and service. Students develop their own recipes and design a restaurant experience from top to bottom. Students study nutrition, wellness, food choices and consumer skills. Students in the program will have the opportunity to compete in teams at the state Culinary & Management competitions. With program completion students may become Serve Safe Certified. GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 SUGGESTIONS FACS CULINARY: ● Culinary ProStart 1 ● Food, Nutrition & Wellness FACS CULINARY: ● Culinary ProStart 2 ● International Foods FACS CULINARY: ● Culinary ProStart 3 FACS CULINARY: ● Culinary ProStart 4 ● Restaurant Management ProStart SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Introduction to Business SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Principles of Accounting SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Personal Financial Management ● Entrepreneurship INDUSTRY ACADEMIC CERTIFICATIONS Serve Safe Food Handler ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: CAREER PREP OPPORTUNITIES ● Child Development 1 & 2 ● Child Development Lab ● Culinary ProStart 1, 2, 3, 4 ● Restaurant Management ProStart FACS FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE


22 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook FACS FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE (FACS) CULINARY & FOOD CULINARY PROSTART 1 Course Number: 022700 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This is the first course in the National Restaurant Association ProStart curriculum. Students will practice food safety, sanitation and technical skills in the lab kitchen. Students may participate in the ProStart Culinary competitive team. Labs include breakfast favorites such as eggs, pancakes, muffins and more. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit when taken with Culinary ProStart 2, 3 & 4 and Restaurant Management ProStart (see page 8). CULINARY PROSTART 2 Course Number: 022800 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Culinary ProStart 1 Description: This is the second course in the National Restaurant Association ProStart curriculum. Students will expand on the knowledge and skills gained in Culinary ProStart 1. New areas of study will include professionalism in the industry and controlling food costs. Students may earn the ServSafe Food Handlers certificate and be eligible to participate on the ProStart Culinary competitive team. Labs include salad, dressings, fruits and vegetables, pasta and side dishes. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit when taken with Culinary ProStart 1, 3 & 4 and Restaurant Management ProStart (see page 8). CULINARY PROSTART 3 Course Number: 022901 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Culinary ProStart 1 & 2 Description: This is the third course in the National Restaurant Association ProStart curriculum. New areas of study include managing safety and sanitation procedures as well as recipe evaluation and ingredient selection. Students are eligible to participate on the ProStart Culinary competitive team. Labs include breads, cookies, cakes, pies and other desserts. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit when taken with Culinary ProStart 1, 2 & 4 and Restaurant Management ProStart (see page 8). CULINARY PROSTART 4 Course Number: 022902 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Culinary ProStart 1, 2 & 3 Description: This is the fourth course in the National Restaurant Association ProStart curriculum. New areas of study will include sustainability, building healthy menus and labor costing. Students are eligible to participate on the ProStart Culinary competitive team. Labs include stocks, soups, sauces, beef, poultry and seafood. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit when taken with Culinary ProStart 1, 2 & 3 and Restaurant Management ProStart (see page 8). FOOD, NUTRITION & WELLNESS Course Number: 022600 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Food, Nutrition and Wellness is an introductory course valuable for all students as a life foundation and academic enrichment; it is especially relevant for students interested in careers related to nutrition, food, and wellness. This is a nutrition class that introduces students to only the basics of food preparation so they can become self-sufficient in accessing healthy and nutritious foods. INTERNATIONAL FOODS Course Number: 023000 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: International Foods is a course that may explore the following topics: Farm to Table Processes, Hunger Issues, Dining Etiquette from around the world, Culture and Foods, Rituals, Religion and Traditions, World Foods, Regional Foods and Genetically Modified Foods (GMO’s) (from the lab to the dinner table). Students will be exposed to how food is grown and processed in order to reach the dinner table, as well as cultural influences on the development and preparation of food. This is a project-based course. Food preparation experiences are a required component. Direct, concrete mathematics and language arts proficiencies will be applied. This course provides a foundation for continuing and post-secondary education in all career areas related to nutrition, food, and wellness. RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT PROSTART Course Number: 023900 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Do you dream about opening America’s next great restaurant? If so, this is where you will learn the basics of operating a restaurant. Information will include: front of house basics, menu development, purchasing, cost control, marketing, communication and other skills necessary for a career in restaurant management. Students are eligible to participate on the ProStart Management competitive team. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit when taken with Culinary ProStart 1, 2, 3 & 4 (see page 8).


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 23 FACS FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE (FACS) FASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN FASHION, APPAREL & DESIGN Course Number: 023100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: Students will study the elements and principles of design as applied to fashion. Topics may include fashion history, clothing design and garment styles and parts. Students will explore fashion industry careers. This is not a clothing construction class. Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the Arts. FASHION DESIGN 2 Course Number: 023110 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Fashion, Apparel & Design Description: This course will build on the skills learned in Fashion Design. Students will learn about ready-to-wear, private label lines, and past, present and future trends in textiles, apparel manufacturing and retail sales. This course will explore career opportunities related to textiles, fashion merchandising, apparel construction and design. Fashion Design 2 is an exciting course that will meet the needs of students who desire to learn about fashion industry globalization, the changing consumer market, apparel construction and the wonderful world of fashion. This course is project based and involves hands-on learning. Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the Arts. INTERIOR DESIGN Course Number: 023200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: Students will study the elements and principles of design as applied to interior spaces. Topics may include the study of floor plans and elevation, furniture, wall coverings, windows, flooring, lighting and room styles. Industry careers will be explored. Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the Arts. INTERIOR DESIGN 2 Course Number: 023220 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Interior Design Description: Continue to explore the field of Interior Design and expand the knowledge on how to use space, color and design to create beautiful interior spaces. Through the use of computerized design programs and traditional design techniques, students will plan and design their own functional and attractive living spaces for individual and/or professional use that incorporates the principles and elements of design. Have fun, be creative and find out if this is a career option for you. Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the Arts. PERSONAL & FAMILY LIFE CHILD DEVELOPMENT Course Number: 023300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Students will study human development from pregnancy through age three. The skills needed to be an educated and prepared parent will be studied. Students will experience first-hand infant care by taking home an infant simulator for one weekend. Must complete with a "B" or better in Child Development 1 & 2 and Child Development Lab to qualify for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2 Course Number: 023500 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Students will study the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of the school-aged child (6-12 years old). Students will compare and contrast early childhood learning options. This course will investigate industry professionalism and ethics related to child development career possibilities. Areas of study may include special needs, divorce, child abuse, cultural differences in parenting and others. Must complete with a "B" or better in Child Development 1 & 2 and Child Development Lab to qualify for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB Course Number: 023400 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Child Development OR Child Development 2 Description: Students will study the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of preschoolers. Students will conduct a case study on a preschool-aged child. Students will set up and operate a play school for children ages 3 to 5 to give hands-on experience for careers working with children. Must complete with a "B" or better in Child Development 1 & 2 and Child Development Lab to qualify for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). PERSONAL & FAMILY LIFE Course Number: 022100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course helps students learn what is needed to live independently. Areas of study may include personal finance, transportation, housing and interpersonal relationship skills. Students have the opportunity to interact with professionals from our community.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 24 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook PATHWAY: HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS The Health Science pathway is designed to build a solid foundation of medical knowledge while fostering patient care and career readiness skills for students interested in a career in the medical field. Students learn in an interactive, authentic, student centered environment to cultivate their knowledge and skills on their first steps towards their medical career. Many courses offer articulated college credit, industry certifications and internship opportunities. Academies are structured as a recommendation to aid students with the registration process. GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 PATHWAY MEDICAL EXPLORATION ACADEMY ● Exploring Health Careers ● Health Ed Medical Careers* ● Medical Terminology ● Health Science Chemistry or AP equivalent ● Nursing Assistant A & B ● Health Science Biology or AP equivalent ● EMS 1, 2 & 3 Series ● Human Anatomy & Physiology PATHWAY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACADEMY ● Exploring Health Careers ● Health Ed Medical Careers* ● Medical Terminology ● Nursing Assistant A & B ● Health Science Chemistry or AP equivalent ● EMS 1, 2 & 3 Series ● Health Science Biology or AP equivalent ● Health Care Practicum ● Human Anatomy & Physiology PATHWAY NURSING ASSISTANT ACADEMY ● Exploring Health Careers ● Health Ed Medical Careers* ● Medical Terminology ● Health Science Chemistry or AP equivalent ● Nursing Assistant A & B ● First Aid & CPR ● Health Science Biology or AP equivalent ● EMS 1, 2 & 3 Series ● Human Anatomy & Physiology PATHWAY DENTAL ASSISTANT ACADEMY ● Exploring Health Careers ● Health Ed Medical Careers* ● Medical Terminology ● Health Science Chemistry or AP equivalent ● Nursing Assistant A & B ● Health Science Biology or AP equivalent ● English 11 Concurrent Enrollment ● Dental Science PSEO ● First Aid & CPR ● Human Anatomy & Physiology PATHWAY MENTAL HEALTH ACADEMY ● Exploring Health Careers ● Health Ed Medical Careers* ● Medical Terminology ● Health Science Chemistry or AP equivalent ● Sociology ● First Aid & CPR ● Nursing Assistant A & B ● Health Science Biology or AP equivalent ● AP Psychology ● Race & Culture ● LGBTQ Studies ● Bioethics PATHWAY GENERAL MEDICINE ACADEMY ● Exploring Health Careers ● Life Fitness ● 2 Years World Language ● 1 Year Performing Art ● Medical Terminology ● Health Ed Medical Careers* ● Health Science Chemistry or AP equivalent ● 2 Years World Language ● Nursing Assistant A & B ● Health Science Biology or AP equivalent ● Advanced Math Elective ● EMS 1, 2 & 3 Series ● Human Anatomy & Physiology * This course may be taken at any grade level in place of Health. ** General Medicine Academy is based on University of Minnesota B.A./M.D. program requirements. THE HEALTH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL ENRICH EACH STUDENT AND THE OSH COMMUNITY THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION. HEALTH SCIENCE


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 25 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES ● Advanced Psychology Investigation ● AP Psychology ● Bioethics ● Exercise Science ● LGBTQ Studies ● Psychology ● Race & Culture ● Sociology INDUSTRY SPECIFIC TRAINING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS HIPAA ● Exercise Science Sports Medicine ● Medical Terminology ● Mental Health ● Medical Anatomy & Physiology CPR ● First Aid ● CPR Instructor ● Emergency Medical Responder ● Emergency Medical Technician ● Nursing Assistant Registered ● Stop the Bleed ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● Health Terminology Concurrent Enrollment CAREER PREP OPPORTUNITIES ● EMS 1: First Aid & CPR ● EMS 2: Emergency Medical Responder ● EMS 3: Emergency Medical Technician ● Exploring Health Careers ● First Aid & CPR ● Health Care Practicum ● Medical Terminology ● Nursing Assistant A & B


26 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES IN EMERGENCY CARE (OEC) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SERIES Course Number: 122100 + 122200 + 122300 Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective (6 total credits) Note: Each class is a 2-hour class earning 2 credits per trimester for a total of 6 elective credits. EMS 1: First Aid & CPR Note: Upon successful completion of course, students are eligible to test for the following certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR (BLS) and American Heart Association Heartsaver First-Aid. Description: This course provides instruction to prepare students to successfully perform artificial ventilation and circulation until health care professionals arrive. Activities include unwitnessed cardiac arrest, airway obstruction management and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Emphasis is on bleeding and shock control, basic splinting, bandaging, patient assessment, lifts and carries. Students will be trained on what to do for the first 10 minutes of an emergency. Moulages and scenarios will be used to test skills/ competencies. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). EMS 2: Emergency Medical Responder Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 1: First Aid & CPR Note: Upon successful completion of course, students are eligible to receive these industry certifications: Emergency Medical Responder and American Heart Association CPR Instructor. Description: This course is designed to provide the first responder at a medical or trauma emergency the necessary knowledge and skills to manage patient care until the arrival of ambulance personnel. The course covers anatomy and physiology, the body systems, medical terminology, patient assessment, vital signs, bleeding and shock control, spinal immobilizations, splinting, bandaging, use of oxygen, adjunctive equipment, water safety and life saving techniques, working with ambulance stretchers and patient transport, as well as CPR instructor training. Emphasis is placed on practical skills through simulations and field experience opportunities. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). EMS 3: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 1: First Aid & CPR and EMS 2: Emergency Medical Responder Note: Upon successful completion of course, students are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians: EMT exam. Description: This course will prepare students to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic. The focus is on recognition and emergency treatment of sick or injured patients. Students will be trained to utilize basic and advanced EMS skills and equipment. They will learn in a hands-on environment by way of simulated emergency scenarios and speakers currently working in the emergency care field including physicians, nurses, paramedics, fire fighters, law enforcement officers and other medical personnel. Field study opportunities are available at area hospitals, clinics, ambulance services, police departments and fire departments. *This course follows the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and meets the requirements set forth by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). HEALTH CARE PRACTICUM Course Number: 122401/122501 + 122402/122502 + 122403/122503 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective (6 total credits) Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 1, EMS 2 & EMS 3 and instructor permission Note: Each class is a 2-hour class earning 2 credits per trimester for a total of 6 elective credits. Description: This course is designed for seniors who have completed the Emergency Responder/EMT classes. This course will provide the opportunity for students to enhance competency/skill development and build from the experiences in the Emergency Medical Responder/EMT courses. Students will be provided instruction/advanced training in cardiology, intravenous therapy and automatic defibrillation. In addition to classroom instruction, students will be given the chance to experience different occupations in the health care profession. Credit is earned for time spent on ambulances, police and fire ride-alongs, in hospitals and other medical facilities, in clinical field study and through collaborative assistance to instructors and peers.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 27 HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE ELECTIVES EXPLORING HEALTH CAREERS Course Number: 123200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: Upon completion of this course, students may attempt the National Health Care Standard certification exam. Description: This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore careers in the health care industry and develop standard competencies (HOPE: Health Occupations Personnel Essentials) required for working in a health care environment. Students will experience learning environments that incorporate classroom, community and distance learning via the internet. Topics of study include ethics, safety practices, communication, delivery systems, legal issues, employability skills including teamwork, health maintenance practices, technical skills, and information technology applications. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). NEW EXPLORING HEALTH CAREERS ONLINE Course Number: 123200V Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: Upon completion of this course, students may attempt the National Health Care Standard certification exam. Description: See course description for Exploring Health Careers. This course is offered 100% online. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). NEW FIRST AID & CPR Course Number: 122190 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: Does not replace EMS 1: First Aid & CPR Description: This course is a condensed 1-credit course designed specifically for students to gain necessary certifications through Scenario Based Learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to test for the following certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR (BLS) and American Heart Association Heartsaver First-Aid. HEALTH TERMINOLOGY CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Course Number: 123400C Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA or higher as required by partner school Note: This is the college-level course for Medical Terminology. Description: This is a course for all future health professionals to become familiar with and knowledgeable in the workings of the human body. They will learn correct terms and terminology as it applies to each human body system. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Course Number: 123300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Students will study medical terminology by learning medical word parts and how they work together. This will then be applied to the study of medical terms relating to various body systems (skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, endocrine, nervous, special senses, lymphatic/immune) and to diagnostic and imaging procedures. Medical terminology is infused across the National Health Care Standards and Pathways. In addition, most postsecondary health/medical programs require a medical terminology course. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ONLINE Course Number: 124300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: See course description for Medical Terminology. This course is offered 100% online. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). NURSING ASSISTANT A & B Course Number: 123501 + 123502 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This is a 2-trimester class earning a total of 2 credits. Students must be 16 years of age to take the MN Competency Exam for Nursing Assistant and must have completed demonstration of skills in a clinical setting prior to taking the exam. Description: This course prepares students for the MN Competency Exam for Nursing Assistant to learn advances in careers in the medical field. The core curriculum is approved by the MN Dept. of Health/Nursing Registry. Students learn to care for patients in a variety of settings and develop core competencies required by the MN Competency Exam as well as the core skills founded in the National Health Care Standards. Topics include taking vital signs, transferring patients, feeding, personal care, using lifting equipment, assisting with elimination needs, safety and hygiene including proper hand washing techniques. Nursing assistant is a high-demand occupation because of the increase in our aging population. Many long term care facilities offer financial assistance benefits toward further training in post-secondary medical/health care programs to certified nursing assistants working in their facilities. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8).


28 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook PATHWAY: MATH REQUIREMENTS COURSE OPTIONS* YEAR 1 GRADES 7, 8 OR 9 YEAR 2 GRADES 8, 9 OR 10 YEAR 3 GRADES 9, 10 OR 11 GRADES 10, 11 OR 12 NON-LINEAR ALGEBRA GEOMETRY ALGEBRA 2 ● Non-Linear Algebra (3) ● Geometry (3) ● HP Geometry (3) ● Algebra 2 (3) ● HP Algebra 2 (3) OPTIONAL ELECTIVES: ● Algebra 3 (3) ● Precalculus (3) ● AP Precalculus (3) ● AP Statistics (3) ● Calculus (3) ● AP Calculus (3) 9 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS MATH CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE * This is the typical pathway for math; however a student's math pathway could look slightly different. Students must take and earn 3 credits in each of the following: Non-Linear Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2. These courses may be taken in middle school and/or high school. ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● AP Calculus (AB) ● AP Precalculus ● AP Statistics OUR MATH DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL ENGAGE STUDENTS IN COLLABORATIVE, PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE SO THAT STUDENTS LEARN THE VALUE OF PERSEVERANCE AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN ORDER TO BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO HAVE AN APPRECIATION FOR MATHEMATICS. MATHEMATICS


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 29 MATH MATHEMATICS REQUIRED COURSES + MUST REGISTER FOR ALL COURSE NUMBERS INDICATED NON-LINEAR ALGEBRA NON-LINEAR ALGEBRA A, B, C Course Number: 082201 + 082202 + 082203 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Non-Linear Algebra Prerequisite: Completion of Linear Algebra Note: A scientific calculator is recommended. Description: This full-year course gives students a review of linear functions and related concepts and introduces students to graphical and algebraic methods used to analyze nonlinear functions, with special emphasis on exponential, quadratic and radical functions. Additional topics may include simplifying rational expressions, probability and statistics. GEOMETRY GEOMETRY A, B, C Course Number: 083201 + 083202 + 083203 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Geometry Prerequisite: Completion of Non-Linear Algebra Note: A scientific calculator is recommended. Description: In this year-long course, students develop logic, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Topics include the construction of geometric proofs and logical arguments, congruence and similarity, area and volume, and properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. HP GEOMETRY A, B, C Course Number: 085141 + 085142 + 085143 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Geometry Prerequisite: Completion of Non-Linear Algebra or instructor permission Note: A scientific calculator is recommended. Description: In this year-long course, students extend and advance general geometric concepts by developing logic, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Topics include the construction of geometric proofs and logical arguments, congruence and similarity, area and volume, and properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. Students solve real-world problems using two- and three-dimensional measurements and complete geometric constructions. ALGEBRA 2 ALGEBRA 2 A, B, C Course Number: 083501 + 083502 + 083503 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Algebra 2 Prerequisite: Completion of Non-Linear Algebra Note: A scientific calculator is recommended. Description: This full-year course is organized around families of functions including linear, quadratic, exponential and radical functions, as well as probability and data analysis. Additional topics may include logarithmic, radical and rational functions, sequences and series, and trigonometry. HP ALGEBRA 2 A, B, C Course Number: 085241 + 085242 + 085243 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Algebra 2 Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry, HP Geometry or instructor permission Note: A scientific calculator and/or a graphing calculator is recommended. Description: In this year-long course, students extend and advance general Algebra 2 concepts. The content is organized around families of functions including linear, quadratic, exponential, radical and rational, as well as probability, trigonometry, and sequences and series. The course may also include an introduction to logarithmic functions. The content of this HP course is delivered at an accelerated pace and includes more challenging applications.


30 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES + MUST REGISTER FOR ALL COURSE NUMBERS INDICATED ALGEBRA 3 A, B, C Course Number: 083801 + 083802 + 083803 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 or HP Algebra 2 Note: A graphing calculator is recommended. Description: This full-year course strengthens and advances the understanding of families of functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithms, trigonometry and matrices. Additional topics may include probability and statistics. PRECALCULUS A, B, C Course Number: 084001 + 084002 + 084003 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 or HP Algebra 2 Note: A graphing calculator is recommended. Description: This year-long course is designed to provide an expanded view of functions, including polynomial, rational and logarithmic. Students will also explore right triangle trigonometry, the unit circle, graphing trigonometric functions and using trigonometric identities. AP PRECALCULUS A, B, C Course Number: 084301 + 084302 + 084303 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry AND Algebra 2 Note: A graphing calculator is recommended. Description: In AP Precalculus, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, and examine scenarios through multiple representations. AP Precalculus prepares students for college-level mathematics and science courses by teaching content and skills common to college precalculus courses that are foundational for careers in science and math. It is expected that students who register for AP Precalculus have prior knowledge with linear functions, polynomial addition and multiplication, using the quadratic formula, basic trigonometry and solving systems of equations. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). CALCULUS A, B, C Course Number: 084101 + 084102 + 084103 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Completion of Precalculus, HP Precalculus or AP Precalculus Note: A graphing calculator is recommended. Description: This year-long course is similar to the first semester of college calculus by exploring functions, limits, differentiation with applications, continuity, integration, and logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions. AP CALCULUS (AB) A, B, C Course Number: 085671 + 085672 + 085673 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Completion of HP Precalculus, AP Precalculus or instructor permission Note: A graphing calculator is recommended. Description: This year-long course is similar to college calculus and includes such topics as analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration with applications, and exponential and trigonometric functions. The content of this AP course is delivered at an accelerated pace and includes more challenging applications. Students enrolled in this course will prepare for the AP Calculus AB exam. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). AP STATISTICS A, B, C Course Number: 085871 + 085872 + 085873 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2, HP Algebra 2 or instructor permission Note: A graphing calculator is recommended. Description: In this course, students are introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data at a more rigorous level than the standard Statistics course. Students will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns and statistical inference. Students enrolled in this course will prepare for the AP Statistics exam. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). MATH


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 31 THE MISSION OF THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH IS GROUNDED IN THE IDEA THAT QUALITY ART EDUCATES AND QUALITY EDUCATION IS AN ART. MUSIC BAND BAND 9 A, B, C Course Number: 054001 + 054002 + 054003 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th Grade Band or instructor permission Description: Students will continue to develop musical skills and explore intermediate band music. In daily band rehearsals, the students will gain proficiency on their instrument and expand their knowledge of music and music theory. Band 9 performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. SYMPHONIC BAND A, B, C Course Number: 056201 + 056202 + 056203 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Completion of Band 9 or instructor permission Description: Students will continue to develop musical skills and explore intermediate-advanced band music. In daily band rehearsals, the students will gain proficiency on their instrument and expand their knowledge of music and music theory. Symphonic Band performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. WIND ENSEMBLE A, B, C Course Number: 057201 + 057202 + 057203 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Must audition and successfully completed Band 9 Description: Wind Ensemble is the most advanced band in the school. In this ensemble, students will further develop their musical knowledge of skills, perform at the highest level and reflect upon music and musical performances. Wind Ensemble performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. CHOIR CHOIR 9 A, B, C Course Number: 054201 + 054202 + 054203 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: As a member of Choir 9, the student will be exposed to music from various time periods, styles and cultures, develop performance skills and expand their knowledge of music and music theory. Choir 9 performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. VARSITY CHOIR A, B, C Course Number: 055001 + 055002 + 055003 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: Varsity Choir is open to any student who wants to participate in choir. Students will be exposed to intermediate level music from various time periods, styles and cultures, develop performance skills and expand their knowledge of music and music theory. Varsity Choir performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. MUSIC COURSES FULFILL THE FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS.


32 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook MUSIC MUSIC CONCERT CHOIR A, B, C Course Number: 055201 + 055202 + 055203 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Must audition for placement Description: As a member of Concert Choir, the student will be exposed to more advanced music from various time periods, styles and cultures. Students will continue to develop performance skills, expand their knowledge of music theory and the voice, and reflect on musical performances. Concert Choir performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. TREBLE CHOIR A, B, C Course Number: 055101 + 055102 + 055103 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Must audition for placement Description: As a member of Treble Choir, students will continue to be exposed to music from various time periods, styles and cultures, develop performance skills and expand their knowledge of music and music theory. The choir performs intermediate to advanced music for treble (soprano & alto) voices. Treble Choir performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA 9 A, B, C Course Number: 054101 + 054102 + 054103 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Completion of Orchestra 8 in District 279 or audition with orchestra director Description: Students' playing skills will continue to develop as they explore more challenging orchestral music. In daily rehearsals students will learn more advanced playing techniques and expand their knowledge of music and music theory. Orchestra performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. CHAMBER ORCHESTRA A, B, C Course Number: 057101 + 057102 + 057103 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Completion of Orchestra 8 in District 279 or audition with orchestra director Description: Students will gain ensemble experience and reflect upon music and their own musical performance. Students will focus on building and reinforcing the skills needed to perform in the top ensemble (Symphony Orchestra). Orchestra performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A, B, C Course Number: 057001 + 057002 + 057003 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Students must audition for this orchestra and have successfully completed one year in the District 279 Orchestra 9 or Chamber Orchestra. Description: In this top orchestra students will gain experience, deepen their skills and learn to perform in a full orchestra setting including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Students will reflect upon music and musical performance. Orchestra performs several evening concerts throughout the year and participation is required. Registration requires a full year commitment. ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES BEGINNING GUITAR A Course Number: 057701 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Note: Sign up in sequential order and school will provide guitars. Each class may be taken only one time. Description: The student will learn basic guitar playing skills and learn to read standard music notation. BEGINNING GUITAR B Course Number: 057702 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar A Note: Sign up in sequential order and school will provide guitars. Each class may be taken only one time. Description: The student will expand music reading skills and develop intermediate guitar techniques. BEGINNING GUITAR C Course Number: 057703 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar A & B Note: Sign up in sequential order and school will provide guitars. Each class may be taken only one time. Description: The student will continue to study various styles of music and will perform as a soloist and as part of a group. The group will have one outside performance.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 33 MUSIC GUITAR C FLEX Course Number: 057703B Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Guitar A & B Note: May be taken for credit more than one trimester Description: During this flex class, scholars can choose to study various styles of music and perform as a soloist or part of a group. They can continue their exploration of guitar playing by repeating the course to allow them to personalize their style. The group will have one outside performance. GUITAR STUDIO Course Number: 057700 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Beginning Guitar A, B & C Note: May be taken for credit more than one trimester Description: In this course students will continue developing their guitar skills. They will choose guitar pieces and skills to build and advance through guided and independent practice. JAZZ ENSEMBLE A, B Course Number: 057501 + 057502 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in instrumental performance group and/or instructor permission Note: Registration requires a two-trimester commitment. Ideally Jazz Ensemble will be taught in 1st and 2nd trimesters, followed by Jazz Improvisation in 3rd trimester. Description: Jazz Ensemble is an enrichment experience for band students playing saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, drums, bass and guitar. Students will study and perform a variety of big band literature. The Jazz ensemble will perform several times throughout the year. JAZZ IMPROVISATION Course Number: 057400 (during advisory only) Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in instrumental performance group and/or instructor permission Description: Jazz Improvisation is an enrichment experience for band, orchestra, guitar and piano students. Students will work to develop their confidence in improvisational skills in the context of jazz repertoire. MUSIC THEORY Course Number: 058100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Instructor permission Note: May be taken only once for credit Description: Students will learn fundamental elements of music analysis and build skills in ear training and sight singing. PIANO A Course Number: 058601 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: For the student with little or no experience on the piano. Students will learn basic playing skills and learn to read standard music notation. PIANO B Course Number: 058602 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Piano A Description: Students will expand their music reading skills and develop intermediate piano techniques. PIANO C Course Number: 058603 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Piano A & B Description: Students will continue to study various styles of music and will perform as a soloist and as part of a group. SOLO PERFORMANCE LAB FLEX Course Number: 058501 / 058502 / 058503 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in performance ensemble and/or instructor permission Note: This course may be taken during the regular-period day or during advisory. Talk to music instructor to determine when to take this course. May be taken for credit more than one trimester Description: Students will develop their solo and small ensemble performance skills as a musician. In this course, students receive ongoing and individual coaching to further develop their practicing, rehearsal and performance skills. NEW UNIFIED MUSIC Course Number: 059911 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: Unified Music combines students of various abilities to develop their basic music skills while learning more about all ability levels, developing self-advocacy skills, and advocating for inclusion of students with disabilities. Students will explore various methods of making music in a collaborative environment. This course will utilize body percussion, guitar, and drumming. In addition, through a partnership with Special Olympics MN, students will have access to additional leadership opportunities such as Unified Clubs and Leadership Summits. MUSIC


34 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook PATHWAY: PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS COURSE OPTIONS GRADE 9-12 GRADE 9-12 HEALTH EDUCATION LIFE FITNESS ● Health Ed Abstinence Based (1) ● Health Ed Abstinence Until Marriage (1) ● Health Ed Medical Careers Abstinence Based (1) ● Health Online (1) ● Life Fitness (1) ● Life Fitness Online (1) 2 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: CAREER PREP OPPORTUNITIES ● Health Education Medical Careers Abstinence Based THE GOAL OF THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO HIGH SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH MEANINGFUL CONTENT AND INSTRUCTION. ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS, PHYSICAL COMPETENCE, COGNITIVE UNDERSTANDING AND POSITIVE ATTITUDES ABOUT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THAT PROMOTES A HEALTHY AND PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. PHY ED HEALTH


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 35 REQUIRED COURSES HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION ABSTINENCE BASED Course Number: 066100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Health Description: The focus of this course is centered on decision making. Rights, respect and responsibilities of healthy people are integrated through these themes: safety, injury and violence prevention, substance abuse, personal health, nutrition and fitness, consumer health, mental health, disease prevention including STI/STD and family life/human sexuality. The goal of the Human Sexuality unit is to encourage sexual abstinence as the best choice for teens. Students are encouraged to seek support and advice from their family and other community resources. Contraceptive methods are identified and described, and method effectiveness and risks are identified. HEALTH EDUCATION ABSTINENCE UNTIL MARRIAGE Course Number: 066200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Health Description: The focus of this course is centered on decision making. Rights, respect and responsibilities of healthy people are integrated through these themes: safety, injury and violence prevention, substance abuse, personal health, nutrition and fitness, consumer health, mental health, disease prevention including STI/STD and family life/human sexuality. The goal of the Human Sexuality unit is to guide and empower students to remain abstinent until marriage. Students are encouraged to seek support and advice from their parents/guardians and their faith community, rather than friends and community resources. Contraceptives are discussed within the context of their failure rates only. HEALTH EDUCATION MEDICAL CAREERS ABSTINENCE BASED Course Number: 066300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Health Description: The focus of this course is centered on medical application of the health curriculum for students who may be interested in a medical or healthcare career. Rights, respect and responsibilities of healthy people and medical professionals are integrated through these themes: safety, injury and violence prevention, substance use/abuse; personal health, nutrition, fitness; consumer health; social/mental/emotional health, disease prevention and family life/human sexuality. HEALTH ONLINE Course Number: 066700 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Health Description: See course description for Health Education Abstinence Based. This course is offered 100% online. LIFE FITNESS LIFE FITNESS Course Number: 063100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Life Fitness Note: Students are required to change into clothing for active participation. Description: In this required course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the activities necessary to improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students will determine their current physical fitness level; establish physical fitness goals and design a personal fitness plan; implement health-enhancing physical fitness and document progress; assess, analyze and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of physical fitness and nutritional plans; and demonstrate cardio-respiratory endurance through continuous movement of at least 35 minutes in their target heart rate zone. LIFE FITNESS ONLINE Course Number: 063200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Life Fitness Note: Students are required to change into clothing for active participation. Description: See course description for Life Fitness. This course is offered 100% online. ELECTIVES STUDENTS MAY REGISTER FOR ONLY 1 PER TRIMESTER. COMPETITIVE SPORTS LAB Course Number: 064601 / 064602 / 064603 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This course may be repeated for credit. Students may register for only ONE Phy Ed elective per tri. Students are required to change into clothing for active participation. Description: This course is for the higher skilled player who wants to participate at a competitive level. Activities may include but are not limited: to football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, hockey, and other team and individual games. PHY ED & HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH


36 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook PHY ED & HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTH Course Number: 067000 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Health Education: Abstinence Based, Abstinence Until Marriage, Medical Careers AB or Health Online Description: This class allows students to explore the relationship between self and the world in order to gain a deeper understanding. The class will explore mental health, relationships, mindfulness, self concept, nutrition, environmental issues, substance awareness, and other current health topics. Students are encouraged to take reasonable risks, form positive opinions, and debate relevant health topics. Students will have an opportunity to explore current health issues to gain a deeper understanding of how those issues relate to a high school student. NETS & RACQUETS LAB Course Number: 064101 / 064103 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This course may be repeated for credit with additional expectations included. Students may register for only ONE Phy Ed elective per tri. Students are required to change into clothing for active participation. Description: Students will be introduced to basic striking skills used in a variety of sports and activities using a racquet and/or net. Beginning strategies, decision making, rules, fitness and competencies will be integrated into a game situation. Activities may include but are not limited: tennis, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, etc. PEAK PERFORMANCE Course Number: 068901 / 068902 / 068903 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This course may be repeated for credit. Students may register for only ONE Phy Ed elective per tri. Description: The Peak Performance course is designed with the in-season student athlete in mind. It provides students with an opportunity to strength-train using the Fitness Center. Students will learn strength-training protocols that will enhance their strength, power, speed, agility and body composition. Wellness concepts such as rest and recovery, time management, stress management and nutritional principles that will boost performance will also be addressed. SELF DEFENSE & CHALLENGES LAB Course Number: 064301 / 064302 / 064303 Grade Level: 10-12 for Tri 1 only, 9-12 for Tri 2 & 3 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This course may be repeated for credit with additional expectations included. Students may register for only ONE Phy Ed elective per tri. Students are required to change into clothing for active participation. Description: In this course, students learn skills to enhance personal safety including marital arts skills as a means of selfdefense. Includes decision making skills to identify potentially harmful situations, practical and proactive steps to take in dangerous situations. This course will also help improve students’ self-confidence, body awareness and physical fitness. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING LAB Course Number: 064801 / 064802 / 064803 Grade Level: 10-12 for Tri 1 only, 9-12 for Tri 2 & 3 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This course may be repeated for credit. Students may register for only ONE Phy Ed elective per trimester. Students are required to change into clothing for active participation. Description: This is a program of total body training (both strength and cardiovascular) that includes both health and skillrelated fitness activities. Emphasis is placed on safety, lifting and spotting techniques, proper breathing patterns and a variety of lifts that will generate strength improvement. Weight training and a variety of other conditioning activities will be taught with a focus on individual improvement and tracking progress. UNIFIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP Course Number: 065201 / 065202 / 065203 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This course may be repeated for credit. Students may register for only ONE Phy Ed elective per tri. Description: This combined General Education and Adapted Physical Education class will allow students to improve performance of self and others in recreational and fitness activities. This course combines students of all abilities to participate in developmentally appropriate activities including lifetime activities, physical fitness and sport. Students will work together to increase competence and confidence in a variety of physical activities. Through ongoing leadership opportunities, members of this course will be empowered to help create a more inclusive and accepting school environment for all students.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 37 PATHWAY: SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS COURSE OPTIONS GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 SCIENCE 9 CHEMISTRY* BIOLOGY PHYSICS* ● Science 9 (3) ● AP Environmental Science (3) ● Chemistry (3) ● Health Science Chemistry (3) ● AP Chemistry (3) ● Biology (3) ● Health Science Biology (3) ● AP Biology (3) Optional Electives: ● Physics (3) ● AP Physics (3) ● Science Electives 9 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS SCIENCE CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE * Chemistry or Physics may be taken to fulfill the Science requirement. ** The requirement for Grade 9 Science changed for 2023-2024 school year and beyond. Physics First or Science 9 courses successfully completed in a previous year will fulfill the Grade 9 Science requirement. ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● AP Biology ● AP Chemistry ● AP Environmental Science ● AP Physics CAREER PREP OPPORTUNITIES ● Bioethics ● Exercise Science ● Health Science Biology ● Health Science Chemistry ● Human Anatomy & Physiology OUR SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL CULTIVATE STUDENTS’ CURIOSITY AND CRITICAL THINKING TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC LITERACY IN A CHANGING WORLD. SCIENCE


38 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook SCIENCE SCIENCE REQUIRED COURSES + MUST REGISTER FOR ALL COURSE NUMBERS INDICATED SCIENCE 9 SCIENCE 9 A, B, C Course Number: 092101 + 092102 + 092103 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Science 9 Description: Scholar scientists will explore Earth and space by applying science and engineering practices to determine the relationships among Earth’s systems. Topics include Earth’s place in the universe; human impacts on Earth’s systems; and how Earth’s systems of water, air and rocks interact. AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A, B, C Course Number: 096711 + 096712 + 096713 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Science 9 Description: The AP Environmental Science course is an introductory college course in environmental science through which students engage with the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry and geography. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY A, B, C Course Number: 094101 + 094102 + 094103 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Chemistry or Physics Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Geometry Description: Chemistry is a year-long course whose topics include atoms, periodic trends, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, molecular shapes and the mole. Math skills are utilized in problem solving. HEALTH SCIENCE CHEMISTRY A, B, C Course Number: 094201 + 094202 + 094203 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Chemistry or Physics Prerequisite: Completion of Non-Linear Algebra Description: Health Science Chemistry teaches chemistry concepts and how they apply in the human body. Topics include scientific measurement, stoichiometry, atomic theory, bonding, chemical reactivity, acid-base chemistry, organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry, with an emphasis on effects on the human body. Coursework is an introduction to careers in medicine, healthcare and\or biochemistry. AP CHEMISTRY A, B, C Course Number: 094671 + 094672 + 094673 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Chemistry or Physics Prerequisite: Instructor permission and completion of summer preparatory work. Completion of Algebra recommended. Description: AP Chemistry is equivalent to an introductory college chemistry course but offered with high school level supports. This course is a second year Chemistry course; students taking this course as a first year Chemistry course are assigned required summer learning. The AP course differs from prerequisite courses in both mathematical formulation of principles/required calculations and the complexity of laboratory work done by students. Concepts include atoms, periodic trends, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, molecular shapes and molarity. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). PHYSICS PHYSICS A, B, C Course Number: 095101 + 095102 + 095103 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Chemistry or Physics Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry Description: Physics is the study of relationships between energy and matter that occur in the physical world. Physics includes the study of optics (the behavior of light), mechanics (the behavior of objects and motion) and electricity (the behavior of electric charges). A variety of learning strategies are implemented including lecture, demonstration, discussion, laboratory work and problem solving. This physics course provides students with a broad overview of the topics that are traditionally introduced in a first-year college physics course.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 39 SCIENCE SCIENCE AP PHYSICS A, B, C Course Number: 095471 + 095472 + 095473 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Chemistry or Physics Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 Description: This course is an algebra-based, introductory collegelevel physics course offered with high-school level support. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquirybased investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics; dynamics; circular motion and gravitation; energy; momentum; simple harmonic motion; torque and rotational motion; electric charge and electric force; DC circuits; and mechanical waves and sound. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). BIOLOGY BIOLOGY A, B, C Course Number: 093201 + 093202 + 093203 Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Biology Description: Biology is the study of living organisms and how organisms interrelate with each other in their environment. Topics include ecology, cells, DNA, genetics, evolution, some human body systems and biodiversity. Students will participate in lab-based activities. HEALTH SCIENCE BIOLOGY A, B, C Course Number: 093301 + 093302 + 093303 Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Biology Description: Health Science Biology teaches basic biological concepts with a health science emphasis. Biology is the study of living organisms and how organisms interrelate with each other in their environment. Topics include ecology, cells, DNA, genetics, evolution, human body systems and biodiversity. Students participate in lab-based activities. AP BIOLOGY A, B, C Course Number: 092371 + 092372 + 092373 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Biology Prerequisite: Instructor permission Description: The two main goals of AP Biology are to develop key concepts in contemporary biology through experimentation and the process of scientific understanding. Primary emphasis in this course is on the key biological concepts of evolution, ecology, systems and communication. AP Biology provides an opportunity to take a college-level course with high school level support. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). ELECTIVES ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Course Number: 096100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Animal Behavior is the study of animals using observation, labs and comparative analysis. Students work directly with living animals to reinforce concepts of behavior. ANIMAL KINGDOM Course Number: 096200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course investigates diversity in the animal kingdom. Starting with sponges and moving to more complex animals, students learn about major phyla to identify similarities and differences. Students do animal dissections and research. ASTRONOMY Course Number: 096600 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Astronomy teaches the night sky and the cosmos in a one trimester elective. Students explore stars, constellations, planets, the solar system and galaxies. Also discussed are the possibility of alien life in the universe, communication with other life forms and the origin and evolution of the universe. BIOETHICS Course Number: 096900 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Bioethics explores the ways that scientific discoveries and technology affect the lives of people. It helps students to develop the skills of deciding what we "should" do. Students use case studies of past actions and attempts to look to the future to make informed decisions.


40 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook SCIENCE SCIENCE EXERCISE SCIENCE Course Number: 098000 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Exercise Science is studied through the process of science inquiry. Students study anatomy, nutrition and movement and apply these principles to their current lives and investigate sport and exercise. FORENSIC SCIENCE Course Number: 097900 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Forensic Science is a lab-based class designed for students interested in the field of forensic science. This course focuses on the skills and concepts behind crime scene investigations. Students develop investigative skills and utilize a wide range of science concepts from physics, chemistry and biology. HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A, B, C Course Number: 097701 + 097702 + 097703 Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: General Biology Description: In this course, students gain an understanding of human anatomy (the parts) and physiology (how it works). Course involves extensive reading and terminology commonly used in health and medicine. Students participate in lab-based dissections. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). WILDLIFE BIOLOGY Course Number: 093900 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Wildlife Biology introduces students to field research and principles of ecology by focusing on wildlife management and conservation. In this trimester elective, students engage in both indoor and outdoor labs to develop and enhance the understanding of key ecological concepts.


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 41 PATHWAY: SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS COURSE OPTIONS GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 9 U.S. HISTORY WORLD HISTORY ECONOMICS + GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP ● Human Geography 9 (2) ● AP Human Geography (*3) ● U.S. History (3) ● AP U.S. History (3) ● U.S. History Concurrent Enrollment (3) ● World History (3) ● AP Modern World History (3) ● World History Concurrent Enrollment (3) ● Economics (1) ● AP Macroeconomics (1) + ● Gov't & Citizenship (1) ● AP U.S. Gov't & Politics (*2) ● Gov't Concurrent Enrollment (1) 10 2 CREDITS (*3) 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS 2 CREDITS (*3) SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES ● AP Human Geography ● AP Macroeconomics ● AP Modern World History ● AP Psychology ● AP U.S. Government & Politics ● AP U.S. History ● Government Concurrent Enrollment ● U.S. History Concurrent Enrollment ● World History Concurrent Enrollment THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL HELP SCHOLARS DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD AS A MEMBER OF A CULTURALLY DIVERSE, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY IN AN INTERDEPENDENT WORLD. SOCIAL STUDIES


42 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook REQUIRED COURSES + MUST REGISTER FOR ALL COURSE NUMBERS INDICATED HUMAN GEOGRAPHY HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 9 A, B Course Number: 072401 + 072402 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Human Geography 9 Description: In this two trimester course students study humans and how they interact with their surroundings. Through discussion and geographic analysis, students develop perspectives with which to view the world and understand current events. Topics include agriculture, climate change, migration, urbanization and culture. AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY A, B, C Course Number: 072471 + 072472 + 072473 Grade Level: 9 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Human Geography 9 Description: In this year-long college-level course, students will be introduced to the systematic study of Human Geography. Topics covered include population, movement, culture, language, religion, industrialization and land use. Students will learn and employ the methods of geographers and develop a geographic perspective to view the landscape and understand current events. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). U.S. HISTORY Description: In this course students analyze U.S. History from precolonization to the present. Focus is on the U.S.'s social, political, cultural and economic history in order to understand how the past shapes the present and influences the future. U.S. HISTORY 10 A, B, C Course Number: 073101 + 073102 + 073103 Grade Level: 10 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: U.S. History 10 AP U.S. HISTORY 10 A, B, C Course Number: 073271 + 073272 + 073273 Grade Level: 10 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: U.S. History 10 Note: Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). U.S. HISTORY A, B, C CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Course Number: 075001 + 075002 + 075003 Grade Level: 10 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: U.S. History 10 Prerequisite: 2.6 GPA or higher as required by partner school WORLD HISTORY Description: In this year-long course, students will use the eight themes of world history to explore the historical and geographic impacts on world cultures and civilizations from ancient to modern times. Students will study various regions of the world and a diverse array of human events to better understand how the modern world has been shaped. WORLD HISTORY A, B, C Course Number: 073401 + 073402 + 073403 Grade Level: 11 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: World History AP MODERN WORLD HISTORY A, B, C Course Number: 073471 + 073472 + 073473 Grade Level: 11 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: World History Note: Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). WORLD HISTORY A, B, C CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Course Number: 075101 + 075102 + 075103 Grade Level: 11 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: World History Prerequisite: 2.6 GPA or higher as required by partner school ECONOMICS ECONOMICS Course Number: 073800 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Economics Description: In this course students will explore knowledge of economic fundamentals, microeconomics, macroeconomics and personal finance. This course encourages students to utilize problem solving and high-level thinking while analyzing economic issues. SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 43 AP MACROECONOMICS Course Number: 074070 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Economics Description: In this college-level course, students will explore the monetary and fiscal policies as well as International Economics. Students will also examine the determination of economics aggregates, such as total output, total employment and the price level. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP Description: In this course students will study the roles of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government at the national, state and local levels as well as the foundations of American government. Students will examine the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy and will apply the fundamental principles of U.S. government to analyze elections and public policy. GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP Course Number: 073900 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Government & Citizenship AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS A, B Course Number: 074271 + 074272 Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Government & Citizenship Note: Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). GOVERNMENT CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Course Number: 073900C Grade Level: 12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Government & Citizenship Prerequisite: 2.6 GPA or higher as required by partner school ELECTIVES NEW ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY INVESTIGATION Course Number: 077573 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: AP Psychology Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to review and go more in depth within the course. AMERICAN POP CULTURE Course Number: 076300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course explores the impact of mass media on American Popular Culture. Topics explored include people and personalities, special events, entertainment, sports, music, movies, changing lifestyles, literature and the arts. The course looks at how the evolution of American Popular Culture reflects the norms and values of the time. NEW AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Course Number: 077771 + 077772 + 077773 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with authentic and varied sources. Students explore key topics that extend from early African kingdoms to the ongoing challenges and achievements of the contemporary moment. Students will develop skills across multiple fields with an emphasis on developing historical, literacy, visual and data analysis skills. This course foregrounds a study of the diversity of Black communities in the United States within the broader context of Africa and the African diaspora. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). AP PSYCHOLOGY A, B Course Number: 077571 + 077572 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This college-level course is a comprehensive introduction to the science of psychology–the study of human behavior and mental processes. It covers all the major subfields of psychology which include brain, neuroscience, methodology, sensation, perception, sleep, consciousness, motivation, emotion, learning, cognition, intelligence, personality, human development, abnormal psychology and social psychology. Weighted grades apply (see AP section on page 6). COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS Course Number: 076800 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Comparative Religions will introduce the academic and comparative study of the world's religious traditions. It will examine the history, diversity, function and impact of religion. It will not promote beliefs. CRIME & JUSTICE Course Number: 077200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: In this course students will study the American criminal justice system and examine constitutional rights and responsibilities within the system. Students will look at areas such as law enforcement, the court system and prison life. HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST Course Number: 076100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course examines the historical development of the West through westward expansion, economic development and its impact on contemporary American culture. Areas of emphasis will be the stages of westward expansion, analysis of the myths, legends, symbols, and historical realities of the American West, and its portrayal in film and the media. SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES


44 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook NEW HISTORY OF WOMEN IN SPORTS Course Number: 073000 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: How have women advocated for equity in different athletic spaces whether it be on the tennis courts, in congress or in the front office of national sports leagues? The course will seek to answer this question by exploring the significant role women have had in sports throughout history, as well as current issues women face in sports and their corresponding fields. LGBTQ STUDIES 1 Course Number: 078200 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: The purpose of LGBTQ Studies is to develop knowledge, awareness and consciousness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities across cultures and throughout time that brings about an appreciation of their lives, representations and intellectual contributions. This course will examine the impact of social, cultural, historical, and political factors on LGBTQ individuals and communities. Scholars will study the social construction of LGBTQ persons across time and place; theoretical debates regarding orientation; identity formation; intersecting identities (e.g. LGBTQ people of color); gender roles and gender identity. This course will include contemporary LGBTQ issues in families, education, religion, media, politics and the law. Scholars will also learn about ally and accomplice practices and activism. LGBTQ STUDIES 2 Course Number: 078300 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: LGBTQ Studies 1 Description: LGBTQ Studies 2 will serve as a continuation of LGBTQ Studies 1. In this course, scholars will continue to expand their knowledge and deepen their understanding of intersectionality (how gender, orientation, race/ethnicity and class impact power and identity in the United States), and policy regarding LGBTQ individuals and communities. Scholars will more critically engage in content and historical contexts through Problem/Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences. PSYCHOLOGY Course Number: 076900 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Students will be introduced to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. They will explore and analyze human behavior by studying methodology, biopsychology, motivation, emotions, cognition, learning, sleep, dreams, personality and abnormal psychology. RACE & CULTURE Course Number: 004100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course develops students’ critical thinking and analytical skills to understand and evaluate the construction of race in the United States. This class explores subjugated knowledges by amplifying multidimensional resilience in the presence of racism and provides students with the tools to address and interrupt racism in our communities. Topics to be covered include identifying and investigating personal racial identities, race, culture, privilege, power, critical race theory and historical anthropology. RACE & CULTURE 2 Course Number: 004500 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Prerequisite: Race & Culture Description: Race and Culture 2 serves as a continuation of Race and Culture. In this course, students will be required to complete a Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) project-based learning experience. By using the foundational training protocol learned in Race and Culture, students will learn how to critically engage in content and historical contexts surrounding individual, systemic and institutional racism. SOCIOLOGY Course Number: 077100 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: In this course students will be introduced to the study of sociology. Sociology is the study of society/group structure and how it impacts human behavior. Students will utilize tools and methods of scientific study to understand the relationship of group dynamics on human behavior. Basic sociological principles will be applied to an analysis of social structure. SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 45 PATHWAY: AUTOMOTIVE & ENGINEERING CAREERS AUTOMOTIVE: The Automotive Technology program is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified program in the state of Minnesota. We provide students with an authentic, hands-on high school experience that prepares them to be leaders in the Automotive Industry. Our program offers several internship opportunities, along with industry connections. Students who complete the program have the opportunity to be industry certified through the state ASE affiliate. ENGINEERING: This program offers a sequence of courses, which when combined with high level math and science skill acquisition, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering technology prior to entering college. By engaging in hands-on, real world projects, students understand how the skills they are learning in the classroom can be applied in everyday life. The sequence and comprehension of curriculum makes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) relevant for students as they solve problems, participate as collaborative teams, lead teams, conduct research, analyze data, understand real world impacts, speak to a public audience and learn outside of classrooms. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses allow students to explore their interest in an engineering career. GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 SUGGESTIONS AUTOMOTIVE: ● Know Your Car AUTOMOTIVE: ● Introduction to the Automobile AUTOMOTIVE: ● Advanced Automotive Technology AUTOMOTIVE: ● Automotive Service Technician SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Introduction to Business SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Principles of Accounting SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Personal Financial Management SUGGESTIONS ENGINEERING: ● Engineering 101 ENGINEERING: ENGINEERING: ● PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design ENGINEERING: ● PLTW: Computer Science Principles SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● 21st Century Skills SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Principles of Accounting SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: ● Personal Financial Management INDUSTRY ACADEMIC CERTIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Automotive Service Introduction Engineering Principles ● Robotics ASE Maintenance & Light Repair-G1 AP + PLTW Certificate THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT OSSEO SENIOR HIGH WILL ENRICH EACH STUDENT AND THE OSH COMMUNITY THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, PROFESSIONALISM AND COLLABORATION. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION


46 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook AUTOMOTIVE KNOW YOUR CAR Course Number: 014400 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course is focused on providing students with a basic consumer level of knowledge of the automobile, including mechanical language. Students will learn and practice on real vehicles. They will learn about and perform basic maintenance and repair related to common auto problems, basic under-hood repairs, roadside emergency repairs and checking fluid levels. Students will also learn the importance of routine auto care and cleaning as well as how to make informed consumer choices and purchases. Students will learn about and be expected to demonstrate safe work habits and exhibit ethics consistent with occupational standards. INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOMOBILE A, B, C Course Number: 014201 + 014202 + 014203 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course is designed for students who may be choosing a future career in automotive technology or a related career in this fast-paced, exciting, technology-driven field. Students will learn correct procedures for servicing vehicles, shop safety practices and the use of service resources such as service manuals, bulletins and electronic information systems. Subject matter is divided into three sections: fundamentals, electronics and brakes. Topics of study will cover terminology for automotive service and maintenance, shop skills and safety, tools and equipment use, and related trade knowledge including basic systems, services and components. Laboratory exercises are focused on the systems of engineering, science and technology, and computer applications that apply to automotive diagnosis and service. Students will learn about and be expected to demonstrate safe work habits and exhibit classroom work habits and ethics consistent with occupational standards. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY A, B, C Course Number: 014301 + 014302 + 014303 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective (6 total credits) Prerequisite: Introduction to the Automobile A, B, C Note: Each class is a 2-hour class earning 2 credits per trimester for a total of 6 elective credits. Admission by application only. Please see instructor before registering. Description: This year-long course is designed for students that want more advanced learning in automotive technology concepts and practices and who have taken and successfully met standards in the Introduction to the Automobile course. This course is focused on advanced automotive concepts and practices with subject matter divided into three sections: suspension and steering systems, advanced electricity and electronics, and engine performance. Laboratory exercises will focus on the systems of engineering, science and technology and computer applications that apply to automotive diagnosis and service. Students will complete a series of capstone projects where they will demonstrate applied knowledge. Students will learn about and be expected to demonstrate safe work habits and exhibit ethics consistent with occupational standards. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN A, B, C Course Number: 014801 + 014802 + 014803 Grade Level: 10-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective (6 total credits) Prerequisite: Advanced Automotive Technology A, B, C Note: Each class is a 2-hour class earning 2 credits per trimester for a total of 6 elective credits. Admission by application only. Please see instructor before registering. Description: In this course, students will continue to develop the knowledge of auto repair. Lab and classroom activities include engine performance/driveability concerns, diagnosis and repair. It will also focus heavily on electrical, infotainment, body control and various other computer systems operation, diagnosis and repair. This course is designed for students that are interested in a career in the automotive service, or related field. TECH ED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ENRICHMENT PATHWAYS: CAREER PREP OPPORTUNITIES ● 21st Century Skills ● Advanced Automotive Technology ● Automotive Service Technician ● Engineering 101 ● Explore IT ● Introduction to the Automobile ● Know Your Car ● PLTW: Computer Science Principles ● PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design


College Credit Opportunities Career Prep Opportunities Must register for all course numbers indicated 47 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) This program offers a sequence of courses, which when combined with higher level math and science skill acquisition, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering technology prior to entering college. By engaging in hands-on, real-world projects, students understand how the skills they are learning in the classroom can be applied in everyday life. The sequence and comprehensiveness of curriculum makes science, technology and engineering and math (STEM) relevant for students as they solve problems, participate as part of a team, lead teams, conduct research, analyze data, understand real-world impacts, speak to a public audience and learn outside of the classroom. PLTW courses will allow students to explore their interest in engineering as a career. AP + PLTW ACHIEVEMENT. Earn recognition for AP and PLTW coursework. See page 6 for more information. ENGINEERING 101 Course Number: 011900 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Note: This class is meant to expose potential students to PLTW courses in one trimester before they commit to a full year course and college credit possibility. Description: This course will introduce students to inventing a product looking at product development from initial idea to consumer use. Students will create engineering notebooks, use the design process and learn how to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) to invent a product. Students will also consider the use of technological advances to better our quality of life and will develop a machine in order to solve a problem. Lastly, students will learn about coding for the future as they look into developing computer code in order to produce a basic application for use. Students will learn through hands-on projects, direct presentations and collaborative opportunities with other students. PLTW: COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES A, B, C Course Number: 014701 + 014702 + 014703 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) is a new course within PLTW’s Pathway to Engineering. Students work in teams to develop computational thinking and solve problems. The course covers the College Board’s new Computer Science Principles framework. The course does not aim to teach a single programming language but aims instead to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about the field of computing and introduce computational tools that foster creativity. The course also aims to build students’ awareness of the tremendous demand for computer specialists and for professionals in all fields who have computational skills. Each unit focuses on one or more computationally intensive career paths. Qualifies for Articulated College Credit (see page 8). PLTW: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN A, B, C Course Number: 013401 + 013402 + 013403 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Note: First PLTW course in a sequence of skill 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 8). Credit fulfills MN Academic Standard for the Arts. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TECH ED


48 Osseo Senior High 2024-2025 Registration Handbook ELECTIVES 21ST CENTURY SKILLS Course Number: 015800 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This class will be an introduction to a combination of three trades in industry: welding, carpentry/construction and electrical wiring. Each module will cover basics in technique and safety and expose students to a pathway of high-demand careers. COMPUTER GAMING & MODELING A Course Number: 012501 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Description: In this media-rich course sequence, students will gain insight into the gaming industry and how it has become the interest of many people. Students will be provided opportunities to practice all levels of computer game development and 3D modeling to invent. Students will integrate the components of media arts while acquiring industry level skills and techniques such as unwrapping, texturing, rigging and animating characters and 3D models. After creating a storyboard, students will use technical tools to bring their ideas to life. They will also learn to manipulate the vertices to make their creations run, work, 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. NEW COMPUTER GAMING & MODELING B Course Number: 012502 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective, Fine Arts Prerequisite: Computer Gaming & Modeling A Description: In this media-rich course sequence, students will gain insight into the gaming industry and how it has become the interest of many people. Students will be provided opportunities to practice all levels of computer game development and 3D modeling to invent. Students will integrate the components of media arts while acquiring industry level skills and techniques such as unwrapping, texturing, rigging and animating characters and 3D models. After creating a storyboard, students will use technical tools to bring their ideas to life. They will also learn to manipulate the vertices to make their creations run, work, 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. NEW EXPLORE IT Course Number: 015000 Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Grad Requirement For: Elective Description: This course is an intro to Information Technology for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of Information Technology throughout many industries. Students will be introduced to the different aspects of information technology to determine where interests and abilities may be. Students will complete assignments and projects in IT careers, digital media, hardware & operating systems, communications & networks, software development, databases and new & emerging technologies. Information technology skills play a necessary role in all Minnesota Career Fields including business, human services, health science technology, engineering, arts, communications, manufacturing and agriculture. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TECH ED


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