Academic Departments

1561 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles A

1562 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles B

1563 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles C

1564 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles D 

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Strong performance in Intermediate Algebra or higher.

AP Computer Science Principles introduces you to the essential ideas of computer science with a focus on how computing can impact the world. Along with the fundamentals of computing, you will learn to analyze data, information, or knowledge represented for computational use; create technology that has a practical impact; and gain a broader understanding of how computer science impacts people and society.   Students will learn computer science by building socially useful mobile apps, using MIT App Inventor.  In addition to programming and computer science principles, the course is project-based and emphasizes writing, communication, collaboration, and creativity. This course will help prepare students for the advanced placement test in May and students in this class will register for and take the AP exam in May. There is a fee for this exam.

0242 Accounting 1 A Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Students successfully completing Accounting 1 A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  

Begin your journey as one of the highest paid entry level positions out there in business today.  Do you know if your favorite store is actually successful or not.  In this hands-on class you will discover how to analyze financial success of a business or your personal finances.  If you ever wanted to be pursue a career in advertising, sales, fashion, finance or sports marketing you need to have an understanding of where the company’s money is being spent as well as how much it really earns. There is always a need for accountants and this class will make you more marketable in any career..

NOTE:  Accounting A, B, C, D is designed as a year-long course. Students are encouraged to register for the entire year.  Every student interested in business should take this course.

0243 Accounting 1 B Grades:  10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 A

Students successfully completing Accounting 1 A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  

Continue to discover what this successful and rewarding career is all about.  Starting salaries are among the highest of all university graduates and the potential for promotion and advancement is better than most degrees. When business is good everyone is happy.  When it is not many companies cut jobs in various areas.  One area of business that will always thrive is accounting.  You probably have heard the statement “it is nothing personal it is just business” now you will completely understand what that means.

0244 Accounting 1 C Grades:  10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 B

Students successfully completing Accounting 1 A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  

Do you know what has made McDonald’s Corp. so successful? You need to look further past the burgers, fries and shakes on the financial statements to realize it is actually real estate!!!  More CEOs have undergraduate or graduate degrees in accounting than any other area of study because they know it is “the language of business.”  Would you like to read financial statements like a CEO or a savvy investor does?  Even if your ultimate goal has nothing to do with accounting, for those who wish to make it big in any industry, accounting is an essential place to begin.
 

0245 Accounting 1 D Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 C

Students successfully completing Accounting 1 A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  

Apple vs. Microsoft?  Who is the top corporation in the industry?  Whether you want to work for a successful corporation or invest in one, knowledge of financial ratios can increase your earning potential and ability to make educated comparisons.   Possessing the knowledge obtained in a full-year of accounting will benefit you both personally and professionally. “Possession of the ball is the key to winning in football, basketball and the game of life.” – Laing Burns Jr.  

Today’s accountant is a key member of the management team for all private, public, nonprofit and governmental organizations. Accounting provides excellent career opportunities and a strong foundation for upward, career mobility. If you want to rise through the ranks of the business world, a working knowledge of accounting is a requirement.

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: None

0280 Advanced Business & Marketing A

0281 Advanced Business & Marketing B

0282 Advanced Business & Marketing C

0283 Advanced Business & Marketing D

The Advanced Business and Marketing program combines classroom and employment as an opportunity for students to "Learn While You Earn" at such places a corporate offices, insurance agencies, retail establishments, banks, medical offices, and restaurants.  It is designed for students who have identified a business or marketing occupation as their career objective or who would like to explore the business world. Students must register for Advanced Business and Marketing and Business and Marketing Internship during each quarter.
 

Seventh Hour Release:

0290 Business and Marketing Internship A Grade: 12

0291 Business and Marketing Internship B Prerequisite: Enrolled in Advanced Business & Marketing

0292 Business and Marketing Internship C  

0293 Business and Marketing Internship D
 

Sixth Hour Release:

0294 Business and Marketing Internship A Grade: 12

0295 Business and Marketing Internship B Prerequisite: Enrolled in Advanced Business & Marketing

0296 Business and Marketing Internship C  

0297 Business and Marketing Internship D

Students will begin their employment during the summer or fall quarter.  The internship coordinator will help arrange for job contacts and interviews.  In order to maximize the benefit and value of the training experience, the student must select his/her job on the basis of individual abilities and job interests. The hours spent at the place of employment will earn you up to 1.5 credits toward graduation and a salary.  Credits may be earned through work after school, in the evenings, or on weekends. Students must be enrolled in Advanced Business & Marketing at the same time this course is taken.

0259 Entrepreneurship Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Communication! Team Work! Running your own business! In this course you will produce a business plan to begin the process of owning your own company! This course will teach students how to communicate in the workforce, making decisions, dealing with conflict, and many other management issues and topics! Students will leave this course with a deeper understanding of managing themselves, others, and a company! Guest speakers will be invited into the classroom to give real-world experience!

0248 Fashion Marketing Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Michael Kors! Coco Chanel! Ralph Lauren! Jennifer Lopez! Have you ever thought about where and how fashion started? Students will discuss the history of fashion, current industry trends, the fashion cycle, and customer buying behaviors. This course will allow students the opportunity to dive into the World of Fashion! Students will gain insight into the retailing aspect of the fashion industry.

0239 International Business Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

How much many of the products you use on a daily basis traveled the globe to reach you?   Why must you bring a gift to a business meeting in some countries and not others? What kind of dress is appropriate at meetings with members of various cultures?  This course will examine international business concepts, intercultural communications and etiquette, marketing across cultures, trade theories and patterns, and the management skills necessary to deal effectively with the complex international business environment.

0201 Introduction to Business Grades: 9, 10

Prerequisite: None

Apple Watch! Fortnite! Nike!  Jeep Wrangler! How have these products entered our lives? This course will introduce you to the world of business! This is the beginning level course that will serve as the background for other business and marketing courses you can take in high school and college! This course is a hands-on project based class and guest speakers will be invited into the classroom!

0202 Introduction to Computer Programming Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

What is coding?  If you have never attempted coding or programming and would like to learn entry-level programming concepts, and about careers in the IT industry, this class is for you.  Introductory programming and coding will be introduced utilizing a variety of tools which may include but not limited to:  MIT Scratch, MIT App Inventor, HTML, and Introductory Python. This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.

0240 IT Exploration A Grades: 10, 11, 12

0241 IT Exploration B Prerequisite: IT Exploration A

This two-quarter introductory course will explore career opportunities in the growing field of Information Technology.  Through hands-on activities in the areas of computer hardware, software, networking, programming, security, computing trends, business analytics, and game design, students will learn skills necessary to pursue a career in Information Technology. Guest speakers in the field of IT will also enhance career exploration.  

This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.

1507 Keyboarding A/Microsoft Word Essentials Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Students successfully completing Keyboarding/Computer Applications A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  Keyboarding A includes instruction in the touch method on the alphabetic and numeric keyboard. Throughout the four quarters of Keyboarding/Microsoft Office, students will learn to utilize MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access effectively and efficiently for college and career readiness. This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.

1508 Keyboarding B/Advanced Microsoft Word Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Keyboarding A/Microsoft Office

Students successfully completing Keyboarding/Computer Applications A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions. Throughout the four quarters of Keyboarding/Microsoft Office, students will learn to utilize MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access effectively and efficiently for college and career readiness. This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.

1509 Keyboarding C/Microsoft Excel Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding A/Microsoft Office

Students successfully completing Keyboarding/Computer Applications A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions. Throughout the four quarters of Keyboarding/Microsoft Office, students will learn to utilize MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access effectively and efficiently for college and career readiness.  This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.

1510 Keyboarding D/Microsoft PowerPoint, Access & Office Integration Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Keyboarding A/Microsoft Office

Students successfully completing Keyboarding/Computer Applications A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  Throughout the four quarters of Keyboarding/Microsoft Office, students will learn to utilize MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access effectively and efficiently for college and career readiness.  This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.

0258 Management 101 Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

We spend our lives as members of organizations!  Management is the art and science of helping organizations achieve their goals.This course will explore a variety of management theories and ideas that are current trends in the world of business. Students will gain an understanding of how business structures work together and operate and how you can incorporate these strategies into other groups and organizations you are a member of. Guest speakers will be invited into the classroom to give a real-world look into businesses from around the area.

0252 Marketing A - An Introduction Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Students successfully completing Marketing A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  This hands-on course is designed as an exploratory class for all students who have an interest in pursuing a business or marketing related career. Students will learn about a variety of introductory marketing concepts including: the marketing functions, market research techniques, the components of the marketing mix, and new product development. Students will have the opportunity to work in the school store. Students are recommended to register for Marketing A, B, C, and D as a full-year sequence of courses.

0253 Marketing B - Sales and Promotion Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Students successfully completing Marketing A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.   “Nothing happens in our economy until someone sells something, be it a product, service, or idea!”  Emphasis will be placed on the promotional mix, the proper steps of the selling process, student sales presentations, ethics in selling, and career opportunities in sales.  Preparation in basic selling is vital to anyone considering a career in business. Students will have the opportunity to work in the school store.

0254 Marketing C - Advertising Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Students successfully completing Marketing A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions. This class will answer some of the student’s questions about the work world of advertising. The areas covered will include: advertising techniques, ethics, and different forms of print and broadcast media. Practical experience will be integrated with classroom instruction by having students create advertising layouts and campaigns. Students will have the opportunity to work in the school store.  This course meets the “Minnesota Arts Standard” requirements.

0255 Marketing D - Social Media Marketing Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Students successfully completing Marketing A-D may be able to earn Articulated College Credit from a local post-secondary institution.  Students should contact the course instructor for more information regarding articulation agreements and participating post-secondary institutions.  Social media is no longer a buzzword; it is transforming how businesses market and communicate to consumers.  This course will explore emerging social media technologies and examine how a company can effectively engage consumers from a marketing perspective.  Emphasis will be placed on developing a Marketing Plan which will incorporate the use of current social media and traditional marketing strategies.

0256 Money Management A Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Have you read the news lately - bankruptcies, foreclosures, financial problems?  This course is designed to make students aware of the financial challenges confronting them in day to day living.  Students will learn the importance of determining needs and wants, managing their own money, and creating a realistic budget.  Guest speakers and hands-on projects will provide students with a wealth of information they can refer to now and in the future.

0257 Money Management B Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

With an emphasis on investing, students will learn about planning now for their financial future. Guest speakers and hands-on projects will provide students with a wealth of information they can refer to now and in the future.

0267 Money Management C Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

This is life, students will continue learning about the lifelong journey of being financially sound.   Everyday skills such as credit, loans, real-estate will be discussed. Guest speakers and hands-on projects will provide students with a wealth of information they can refer to now and in the future.

0279 Money Management D Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Students will explore career opportunities and best practices to obtain and maintain a job.  Students will also engage in a real-life financial simulation allowing them to test their knowledge and make decisions before they enter the real world.  Guest speakers and hands-on projects will provide students with a wealth of information they can refer to now and in the future.

0246 Personal and Business Law Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Know your rights! Why can school officials search my locker?  Can I copy a picture from the internet for my PowerPoint? What are my rights as a student, a citizen and a consumer? Laws governing the following topics will answer these questions and more: use of others property, crimes, torts, trespassing, procedural law, constitutional law, criminal law and business ethics. The effects of the law on minors will also be emphasized. Guest speakers involved in the legal profession and real life case studies will provide students with the opportunity to see the law in action.

0260 Sports and Entertainment Marketing A Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

This course will focus on career exploration and marketing concepts as they relate to the sports and entertainment industry.  Students have the unique opportunity to study the marketing mix, new product development, sponsorship, and endorsements while participating in hands-on marketing projects such as fantasy football, designing sponsorship proposals, and creating endorsement commercials.  Students will also have the opportunity to work in the school store.

0261 Sports and Entertainment Marketing B Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

This course will provide a more in-depth opportunity to research, study, and experience the sports and entertainment industry.  Students will participate in a virtual business simulation where they operate their own football franchise. This hands-on project will all students the opportunity to make decisions regarding price, staffing, research, promotion and financing of their franchise, all while competing against the other teams in class.  Students will also have the opportunity to work in the school store.

0262 Sports and Entertainment Marketing C Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

This course will focus on promotion and publicity as it relates to the sports and entertainment industries.  Students will participate in hands-on marketing activities by creating a website for their favorite sports franchise or entertainer and an advertising campaign for a local business.  Guest speakers and a field trip will enhance student learning. Students will also have the opportunity to work in the school store.

Grade: 9

English 9 consists of general study designed to prepare students for further experience in the area of language arts.  The course will include experiences in both writing and reading workshops. Students will engage in the writing process to build and practice strong composition skills in mechanics and organization, increase their command of language and vocabulary, develop several multi-paragraph essays in a variety of modes, and learn how to research.  Students will learn and demonstrate an understanding of basic speech structure and organization. Students will also read to critically comprehend poetry, drama, short stories, novels and nonfiction. To fulfill graduation requirements, each student must take this sequence of courses or Honors English 9A, B, C, and D.

Recommendation: Strong  grades in middle school English and Communications. Summer reading is required.

The Advanced English curriculum follows the same format as English 9.  However, emphasis will be on qualitative and quantitative differences in composition, as well as in-depth studies of literary techniques, devices and their practical applications. Composition, vocabulary, and grammar will be reinforced throughout the year.  To fulfill graduation requirements, students must take either the regular or honors sequence of all four courses: English 9 A, B, C and D.

Grade: 10

This course will provide students with an integrated experience in literature, writing, speaking and media literacy.  Students will be asked to read and react to novels, short stories, poetry, drama and nonfiction. They will be required to use standard American usage in their writing of descriptive, analytic, and researched essays.  Instruction in public speaking will address speech structure and organization, as well as delivery skills. The course objective is to improve the students’ skills to communicate effectively with others. Students will organize and present four to six individual-to-group presentations. To fulfill graduation requirements, each student must take either the above sequence of courses or Honors American Literature A, B, C, D. 

Grade: 11

This year-long course is designed to help students become college and career ready. The students will engage in multiple texts written for a variety of purposes and rhetorical contexts with the intent of becoming skilled readers and writers. Genres studied will include the novel, short fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction (including seminal texts), and media literacy. Writing pieces will include literary analysis, argumentation, narrative, and persuasion.

Grade: 11

Recommendation: C average or higher in Honors American Literature or B average or higher in on-level English 10. Summer reading is required.

This Advanced Placement course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes” (College Board).  Students in this course will prepare for the AP test in the spring of this year-long course and students in this class will register for and take the AP exam in May. There is a fee for this exam. 

0354 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism & Mass Media A 

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

0355 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism & Mass Media B

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Recommendation: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism A

Students will be introduced to a number of technical and non-technical skills, including script writing, directing, and hands-on camera and studio skills such as lighting, sound and editing. This course will also examine the history of video, radio, television, advertising and future trends in mass media. Class projects will include news-oriented material and creative assignments. This course is an English Elective credit and does not meet the English requirement for grades 9, 10 and 11.  One quarter may be taken to meet the English speaking requirement for 12th grade.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Recommendation:  Yearbook A to take Yearbook B, C, or D

Students will create and design the Lightyear; EVHS’s yearbook!  Students will work directly with advanced software applications such as Photoshop, Picnik and other multimedia software.  Students who are interested in taking pictures, interviewing students and staff, designing pages, advertising and marketing, should register for this class.  The content of this course has many business applications that can assist in future employment in our ever-growing technological society. Though not required it is recommended that students register for four quarters of Yearbook; see Mr. Fornicoia with questions. One quarter may be taken to meet the English elective speaking requirement for grade 12. 

NOTE: Yearbook class requires students to be self-directed and responsible for creating specific portions of the yearbook using multimedia and web-based graphic design software. Students considering this class should be self-motivated, self-directed, task-oriented, and be able to complete tasks in a timely fashion. These characteristics are critical to the development of our school's yearbook. Students will engage in midterm evaluations each quarter to determine if they are satisfying the expectations of the class. Based on the midterm review; the teacher will make recommendations to determine if the yearbook class is an appropriate placement for them.

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommendation: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism A or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for students who have a strong interest in television broadcasting. Our mission is to create a daily announcements student newscast that airs live throughout Eastview High School and the Internet. Students will learn every aspect of a live television production: how to write a script; conduct interviews; storyboard ideas; videotape footage; edit stories together with footage; anchoring; reporting; producing; directing; operating a professional video camera; and audio mastering. Students at Eastview will work in a state-of-the-art video production studio, complete with analog and digital editing equipment. To stay in touch with what is happening in our television market, we will tour television facilities and frequently entertain guest speakers. This course will also examine the history of video, use of video today and future trends. This course is an English Elective credit and does not meet the English requirement for grades 9, 10, and 11.  One quarter may be taken to meet the English elective speaking requirement for grade 12.

0348 Acting

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Recommendation: None

Acting is an introductory course that teaches the basic skills of live theatre.  Students will find this activity-based class a unique break from the typical classroom experience where they will be involved in experiential activities designed to teach and enhance performance/speaking skills – study, develop, and perform scenes from a variety of plays – and enjoy live theatre.  Among the most emphasized skills are character development, script analysis, vocal and physical character development, concentration, memorization techniques, performance critiquing, and stage confidence. Upon leaving the course, students will have a deeper appreciation for live performance and a heightened development of skills useful for the stage and transferable to their daily lives. Students will read scripts both in class and at home, write evaluations of performances, write character development analysis, and –of course– work to develop our voices for the stage. This one quarter course meets the one quarter speaking requirement for grade 12.  This course satisfies the 1 course "Minnesota Arts Standard" requirement.

0378 Creative Writing

Grades: 11, 12

Recommendation: English 10 or Honors American Literature

This course is intended for the student with special ability and interest in description and narrative writing.  Emphasis will be placed on creativity derived from new ways of looking at familiar things. Both poetry and prose will be written.  This one quarter course meets the English graduation requirements for grade 12.

0381 Mythology 

Grades: 11, 12

Recommendation: English 10 or Honors American Literature

Students will explore the nature and development of myths in Greece and Scandinavia as well as other cultures.  Reading will include myths of gods, heroes, the Trojan War, Greek plays and epics. Students may be asked to respond to their readings by writing, storytelling, or presenting projects.  This one quarter course meets the English graduation requirements for grade 12. 

0350 Interpersonal Communication 

Grades: 11, 12

Recommendation: English 10 or Honors American Literature

Interpersonal communication centers upon the communication skills that are central to maintaining successful personal relationships.  Whether it involves parent-child, teacher-student, or friend-friend, knowing how to deal with problems, share ideas, carry on conversations, and work well with others is central to life.  Special units, including listening skills, small group communication, and problem solving, help students to deal with interpersonal relationships more effectively. This course meets the one quarter speaking requirement for grade 12. 

Grade: 11, 12

Recommendation: Introduction to Broadcast Journalism A or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for students who have a strong interest in television broadcasting. Our mission is to create a weekly student newscast that airs live throughout Eastview High School, on the Internet, and on local cable access television. Students will learn every aspect of a live television production: how to write a script; conduct interviews; storyboard ideas; videotape footage; edit stories together with footage; anchoring; reporting; producing; directing; operating a professional video camera; and audio mastering. Students at Eastview will work in a state-of-the-art video production studio, complete with analog and digital editing equipment. To stay in touch with what is happening in our television market, we will tour television facilities and frequently entertain guest speakers. This course will also examine the history of video, use of video today and future trends. This course is an English Elective credit and does not meet the English requirement for grades 9, 10, and 11. One quarter may be taken to meet the English elective speaking requirement for grade 12. 

Grade: 12

Recommendation: English 11 or AP Language and Composition

The semester-long course is designed to complement the junior year English curriculum. Students will continue to enhance their analysis and synthesis skills through reading and writing.  Genres studied will include the novel, short fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. Writing pieces will include research-based projects, comparative analysis, rhetorical analysis, and reflective writing.  All seniors must take this course in addition to two more quarters on English classes to meet the graduation requirement (except for those taking Introduction to College Composition or AP Literature).

Grade: 12

Recommendation:  English 11 or AP Language and  Composition Summer reading is required for this course.

This is a semester course designed for seniors with special abilities in reading and analyzing literature.  Students will study a selection of poems, plays, short fiction and novels with special emphasis on the critical skills needed in college to better understand literature. In addition, the course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Exam Students in this course will prepare for the AP test and students in this class will register for and take the AP exam in May. There is a fee for this exam.  NOTE: This is the second half of the full year AP Literature & Composition course listed above with the same course numbers.  

0396 College in the Schools Composition A
0397 College in the Schools Composition B

Grade: 12

Recommendation:  English 11 or AP Language and Composition; an application is required to take this University of Minnesota course.

College in the Schools Composition if a four-credit college honors course offered through the University of Minnesota’s College in the School Program.  Students in the top 20 percent of their high school class may earn these credits, thereby fulfilling the freshmen composition requirement. The rules and expectations of the University of Minnesota govern the course.  The focus of this course is on the process of writing, forming strategies for inventing, focusing, drafting, conferencing, revising and editing. Active participation in the writing community of this class is essential.

0382 Public Speaking

Grade: 12

Recommendation: English 11 or AP Language and Composition

This speech course is designed for students who are comfortable with speaking in front of a group and would like to refine their speech-communication skills.  Students will practice professional communication, small group process, oral interpretation, public speaking, and audience analysis skills. Assessment in this course is based primarily on performance.  This course meets the one quarter speaking requirement for grade 12. 

Grade: 12

Recommendation: English 11 or AP Language and Composition; an application is required to take this University of Minnesota course.

This course is designed to help students develop their oral presentation skills and strengthen their ability to organize and express their ideas successfully.  Students will also refine their listening skills and the ability to critically evaluate spoken material.  In an effort to reduce communication anxiety and increase confidence in making public addresses, students will be given ample opportunity to practice speaking before an audience.  Students must register for both Public Speaking A and B; it is a semester long course.  This College in the School Public Speaking course will provide the opportunity for students to engage in a college experience while remaining at Eastview High School. Students earn three semester credits from the University of Minnesota.  NOTE: This course does not qualify as an honors course for the purpose of honors ranking.

0386  Writing Lab

Grade: 12

Recommendation: English Teacher Recommendation

Writing Lab is a concentrated, individualized writing course designed to help students improve their basic composition skills, develop their paragraph writing and help them write longer compositions in preparation for more challenging Language Arts courses in high school and beyond.  The course is skill based and will provide students with strategies they can use to be successful writers in school and in the workplace. Students taking this course must receive approval from the English/Language Arts Department Coordinator.

Grade:   9

Recommendation:  Reading Specialist Recommendation

Academic Literacy is a year-long intervention course designed to accelerate students’ literacy growth. The focus of the class will be on academic literacy skills that will enable the student to be successful across content areas. The course will focus on reading engagement with self selected texts, strategic reading, self-monitoring, and word competency. Instruction will be differentiated to meet students’ individual needs. This course is not offered for English credit but does count as elective credit.

0393 Modern Literature

Grades: 11, 12

Recommendation:  English 10 or Honors American Literature

Promoting lifelong reading habits is the main objective of this course. Students will read, write about, and discuss a wide range of new, high interest fiction and nonfiction. Students will be expected to read critically, comprehend thoroughly, and respond actively to the literature in class discussions and written assignments.  This one quarter course meets one quarter of the English graduation requirements for grade 12.

0320 Reading Lab 10

Grade: 10

Recommendation: Reading Specialist/English Teacher Recommendation

This quarter course is intended for students who have demonstrated a need to accelerate their reading growth. Course objectives will focus on student engagement in literacy, comprehension especially as it relates to navigating difficult texts, and strategies for taking standardized reading exams.  Instruction will be differentiated to meet students’ individual needs.  This course is not offered for English credit but does count as elective credit.

0360 Reading Lab 11/12

Grades: 11, 12

Recommendation: Reading Specialist/English Teacher Recommendation

This one quarter course is intended for students who have not passed the MCA III Reading Assessment required for graduation. Reading Lab is a developmental workshop in which the goal is success in reading and on the MCA III Reading Test. The course is designed to improve vocabulary, comprehension, literacy engagement, and strategies for taking standardized reading exams. Instruction will be differentiated to meet students’ individual needs. This course is not offered for English credit but does count as elective credit.

Grade: 10

Recommendation: C average or higher in Honors English 9 or B average or higher in on-level English 9. Summer reading is required.

Advanced Placement American History and Honors American Literature offer a rigorous, unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of American history and literature.  This AP-level course will help prepare students to take the Advanced Placement American History exam in May. While developing skills in critical reading, writing and thinking, students will explore the connections between the literary and historical perspectives of American culture from colonization to the present, through a variety of reading, writing, speaking and creative experiences.  Students should possess a strong interest in history and literature and a willingness to be academically challenged. This course is taught in a two-period format and meets both the English and Social Studies Departments graduation requirements. NOTE:  This is a year-long course. Students must register for the social studies component of this course by registering for 1144, 1145, 1146, 1147 through the Social Studies Department. 

Grades: 9, 10

Prerequisite: Middle School Instructor Recommendation or unsuccessful in Algebra 1.

Intermediate Algebra Concepts is a course designed to prepare students for success in Intermediate Algebra.  Students will build foundational math skills with work on fractions, decimals, and integers.  Problems solving strategies will be developed with the use of proportions, tables, graphs, and equations.  Linear algebra will also be a component of this course.  This course is only offered to students with a significant need for remedial math intervention. Upon successful completion of this course, students will move on to Intermediate Algebra. A scientific calculator is required. This is a year-long course.  Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of 8th Grade Algebra 1 

Intermediate Algebra is a study beyond linear topics in Algebra.  Topics include systems of equations, quadratic equations, polynomials, data and statistics, probability and simulation, transformations and connections to geometry. A scientific calculator is required.  This is a year-long course.  Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Instructor Permission

This course in plane and solid geometry includes points, lines, planes, polygons, and circles, using a more concrete hands-on approach.  These concepts are studied within the context of reflections, transformations and real-world applications. The study of transformations will continue and be applied to the congruence of triangles.  Measurement formulas will be applied to two- and three-dimensional figures. Additional topics covered in this course include coordinate geometry, similarity, logic reasoning, and trigonometry. A scientific calculator is required. This is a year-long course. Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D. 

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra

This course in plane and solid geometry includes points, lines, planes, polygons, and circles.  Topics are studied within the context of reflections, transformations and real-world applications.  Proofs will be included in the course. Additional topics include congruence, measurement, formulas, coordinate geometry, similarity, logic, trigonometry and vectors.  A scientific calculator is required.  This is a year-long course.  Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D. 

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of 8th Grade Intermediate Algebra or an “A” in 9th Grade Intermediate Algebra with teacher recommendation.

This course in plane and solid geometry includes points, lines, planes, polygons, and circles.  Topics are studied within the context of reflections, transformations and real-world applications.   Proofs and projects will be included in the course. Additional topics include congruence, measurement, formulas, coordinate geometry, similarity, logic, trigonometry and vectors.  A scientific calculator is required. This is a year-long course.  Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

This second year course in Algebra will emphasize statistical analysis, trigonometry, exponential and linear functions.  Discrete math will also be included. Technology will be integrated throughout. A graphing calculator will be required. The TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended.  NOTE:  Some colleges and universities may NOT accept Algebra 2 Concepts in determining admission for students.  College bound students are strongly urged to select Algebra 2.

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra and Geometry with Cs or better.

This second year course in Algebra will emphasize reading, problem solving, real-world applications, technology, the study of functions and provide for integration of geometry topics. Functions to be investigated include: variations, linear relations, quadratic, higher polynomials, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and trigonometric. This course will also study discrete math using combinatorics, probability, and statistics. Algebra 2 is a “gateway” course that prepares students for advanced mathematics (Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics). Thus successful performance in this course, or equivalent, determined by a passing grade is required for graduation. This is a year-long course. Students must register for all courses A, B, C, D. A graphing calculator is required, with a TI-83 or TI-84 series calculator preferred.

Grades: 9, 10, 11

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Geometry or “A” grades in Geometry or teacher recommendation.

This second year course in Algebra will emphasize reading, problem solving, real-world applications, technology and provide for integration of geometry topics.  Functions to be investigated include: variations, linear relations, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Students will complete projects that demonstrate their understanding of these functions in real applications.  This course will also study discrete math using matrices, probability, and statistics. Algebra 2 Is a “Gateway” course that prepares students for advanced mathematics and statistical offerings. Thus successful performance in this course and mastery of its content are especially important and valuable. A strong background in Algebra 2 (usually defined as B or better) is a prerequisite for AP Statistics and Pre-Calculus. This is a year-long course.  Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.  A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-83 or TI-84 series is strongly recommended. 

Grades: 11, 12

Recommendation:  B- grades or better in Algebra 2 

The Pre-Calculus course continues the study of functions and other pre-calculus topics including trigonometry, vectors, limits, and discrete mathematics.  Reading mathematics, projects and technology applications are all included in this course.  A very strong background in Algebra 2 is required. This is a year-long course.  Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D. A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-83 or TI-84 series is strongly recommended.  

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Recommendation: B-  grades or better in Honors Algebra 2 or A grades in Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation.

The Pre-Calculus course continues the study of functions, including parametrics and polars and other pre-calculus topics including trigonometry, analytical geometry, vectors, limits, and discrete mathematics. Reading mathematics, projects and technology applications are all included in this course.  Continuation in this course sequence is contingent upon receiving a passing grade the previous quarter. Mathematical rigor necessary for Calculus will be emphasized. A very strong background in Algebra 2 is required. This is a year-long course and students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.  A graphing calculator is required. Any of the TI-83 or TI-84 series is strongly recommended.

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2

College Algebra, Probability, and Statistics (CAPS) has been designed to meet the needs of seniors who have demonstrated an interest in continuing their mathematics study beyond Algebra-2 and are not intending to pursue a post-secondary course of study with a math/science focus.  The target group of students include those who will take a math or statistics class in college as a general or program requirement, but are not planning on having a major that requires Calculus. Topics will include analyzing data, chance and probability, functions and trigonometry. Students should register for all courses each of the four courses (College Algebra A and B and Probability and Statistics A and B.  Because of its built-in statistical functions, the TI-83 or TI-84 series graphing calculator is REQUIRED.

Recommendation:

11th grade: Successfully completed Algebra 2 and be concurrently enrolled in additional core mathematics course.   

12th grade: Successfully completed Algebra 2 or higher. MCA-III Math Proficiency Required 

Grades: 11, 12

Advanced Placement Statistics is an advanced mathematics course for college bound students who are intending to pursue a major in the social sciences, business, psychology, or health sciences along with the technically-oriented math/science majors. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics. Experiments and projects are a major part of the course. The course is presented at a sufficient level of rigor to prepare for the main goal: success on the Advanced Placement Exam in May.   Students in this class will register for and take the AP exam in May. There is a fee for this exam. Students need a very strong background in Algebra 2. (usually defined as B+ or better)  We have also found that a strong background in writing contributes towards students success in this class.  Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D. Because of its built-in statistical functions, the TI-83 or TI-84 series graphing calculator is REQUIRED.

Grades: 11, 12                   

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Precalculus or A grades in Pre-Calculus or teacher recommendation 

The major emphasis of this course is to prepare students to pass the AP Calculus AB Exam given in May. Students are required to take the exam. This course will consist of topics in differential calculus and integral calculus. Concepts will include limits, related rates, optimization, area under a curve, and volumes of solids of revolution. Applications to real problems as well as calculus of trigonometric and other transcendental functions will occur in both differential and integral calculus. We will use the graphing calculator extensively, hence a graphing calculator is required. (TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended). There is a fee for the AP Exam. This is a year-long course, so students must register for all courses A, B, C, D.

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: A or B grades in Honors Pre-Calculus or teacher recommendation.

The major emphasis of this course is to prepare students to pass the AP Calculus BC exam given in May. Students are required to take the exam. The rigor and pace will be much more than that of Advanced Placement AB Calculus. The BC course includes all of the AB curriculum plus three additional chapters. Additional topics will include l’Hopital’s Rule, Improper Integrals, Partial Fractions, Infinite Series, Taylor’s Theorem, Parametric Functions, Polar Functions, and Vectors. Students pursuing careers in engineering and the physical sciences would benefit from selecting the BC course. We will use the graphing calculator extensively, hence a graphing calculator is required. (TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended). There is a fee for the AP Exam. This is a year-long course, so students must register for all courses A, B, C, D.

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Pre-Calc or Honors Pre-Calc or Instructor Recommendation

This course is designed for college-bound students who will be significantly involved with computers.  A major emphasis of this course is to prepare students to pass the AP exam given in the spring. Students will be required to take the exam.  Using the Java language, emphasis will be on gaining knowledge of computer systems-variables, expressions, input-output, conditionals, loops, modular programming, arrays, parameters, simple recursion, and editing.  Major topics will include: searching, sorting, data structures, strings, and text files. Application projects will be assigned. Major emphasis will focus on: linked lists, queues, binary search trees, stacks, and advanced programming methodology.  This course will help prepare students for the advanced placement test in the computer language Java and students in this class will register for and take the AP exam in May. There is a fee for this exam. This is a year-long course. Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.  NOTE:  This course is an elective credit and does not qualify as one of the eight quarter courses in math required for graduation

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Advanced Placement Calculus BC class and AP exam or instructor recommendation.

This course is designed for the gifted math student.  It covers the same material as a college-level Multivariable Calculus class, including the same rigor, expectations, and special technological skills found in many 2nd and 3rd year college courses.  Topics covered include a brief review of infinite series and parametric and polar coordinates, vector geometry and 3-dimensional graphing techniques, vector-valued functions, differentiation of several variables, multiple integration, line and surface integrals, and fundamental theorems of vector analysis.  Students will also learn to use the mathematical software package Maple to aid in their understanding of the material and to complete assignments and projects.  We will use graphing calculators extensively.  The TI-83 or TI-84 series  is strongly recommended. The TI-89 may be used in this class.  Students pursuing careers in engineering and the physical sciences would benefit from selecting this course.  This is a year-long course. Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.

Grade: 12

Prerequisites: Successful completion (C or better) of Multivariable Calculus or instructor recommendation. May be taken concurrently with Multivariable with instructor permission.

The first semester is an introductory course in linear algebra, intended for students who plan on majoring in math, science, computer science, and/or engineering in college.  Topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and eigenvalues, eigenvectors, etc. Selected applications and use of technology will be included.  Second semester is an introductory course in Differential Equations. Topics include basic definitions, ideas, and terminology of ordinary differential equations. Emphasis will be placed on the techniques of problem solving. Specific topics covered include solutions and applications of first-order differential equations, solutions of linear differential equations of higher order, applications of second-order linear differential equations, power series solutions, the Laplace transform, and systems of linear differential equations. There is also an introduction to numerical and graphical methods of solution.  Knowledge of the software package “Maple” (or similar) is expected. Prerequisites are the same as those for Linear Algebra. The TI-83 or TI-84 series is strongly recommended; the TI-89 may also be used in this class. This is a year-long course. Students should register for all courses A, B, C, D.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 or higher.

A Math Peer Tutor will have the opportunity to work with a specific math class (generally our math concepts courses) for an entire quarter. You will assist in answering questions and will work one-on-one with students or with students in small groups. Successful students in this class will earn a P for a .75 general credit. You will be assigned to a math class based upon your schedule and the schedule of math classes offered. Students may enroll and receive credit for this course more than once.