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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,Intro Web Design,  HTML, and Introductory Python.  This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.

1507 Keyboarding A/ Typing & 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.

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.

1561 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles A Grades: 10, 11, 12

1562 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles B Prerequisite: Strong performance in Intermediate 

1563 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles C Algebra or higher (recommend C or higher).

1564 Advanced Placement: Computer Science Principles D 

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.

0240 IT Exploration A Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

This 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.

0241 IT Exploration B Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: IT Exploration A

This course will further 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.

0242 Accounting 1 A Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

 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..  

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 the financial success of a business or your personal finances.  If you ever wanted to 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..

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

0243 Accounting 1 B Grades:  10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 A

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.

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. 

0244 Accounting 1 C Grades:  10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 B

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.

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. 

0245 Accounting 1 D Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 C

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.

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. 

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.

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

Prerequisite: None

Students are recommended to register for Marketing A, B, C, and D as a full-year sequence of courses.   

Whether developing a new energy drink or offering a promotion for the cell phone you cannot live without, marketing focuses on satisfying the needs and wants of the customer all while turning a profit for the company. Be a part of this fun, energetic, hands-on class as you demonstrate the core marketing concepts of product, price, place and promotion while developing a new product for the marketplace. Marketing skills give engineers, doctors, lawyers, and of course, business professionals a dynamic advantage in today’s competitive marketplace. Set yourself apart from the competition by signing up for a Marketing class today.

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. 

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

Prerequisite: None

Would you like to earn an amazing salary doing what you love? Every career path needs professionals in sales and promotion due to the fact that “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, sales presentations, ethics, and sales promotion. Prepare yourself for future success by signing up for our Sales and Promotion course today. 

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.   

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

Prerequisite: None

Have you ever caught yourself humming an annoying jingle for a company? Do you wonder why a company would spend over 3 million dollars for advertising space during the Super Bowl? Join us to answer these questions and to discover why for some organizations, advertising is the best means of distinguishing itself from the competition. This hands-on course provides students with the opportunity to learn about the exciting world of advertising by creating effective advertisements and media campaigns. This course meets the “Minnesota Arts Standard” requirements.

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.

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

Prerequisite: None

Do you love social media and digital communications? Did you know that social media management has become a sought-after skill in all industries? 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. We will also explore how to personalize one’s own digital brand—which is valued by colleges and employers. Let us help you prepare for your future by signing up for our Social Media Marketing course today.

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. 

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 currently trending 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.

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!

0239 International Business Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

How 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.

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.

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.

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.

0256 Money Management A Grades 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 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 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: 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 futu

0280 Advanced Business & Marketing A Grade: 12

0281 Advanced Business & Marketing B Prerequisite: None

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 as 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.

0401 Everyday Cooking Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Do your culinary skills end with a box of macaroni and cheese, or popping a pop tart into the toaster?  Learn to cook without a box. Much of the pleasure of eating comes from savoring the tastes and smells of well-flavored, thoughtfully prepared foods.  You’ll learn the essentials of food preparation skills through the use of kitchen utensils and equipment, measurements, abbreviations and recipe terms, as you prepare delicious foods including quick breads, calzones, smoothies, apple crisp, fruit pizza, stir fry, pasta, fajitas, and so much more! Note: A contribution is requested to cover food supplies for each student.  Course content supports STEM initiatives and MCA math and science standards. 

0403 Gourmet Cooking      Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

    Prerequisite: None

Enjoy eating out and entertaining? Learn to prepare foods that bring people together! Become a culinary expert as you cook gourmet foods including fancy cookies, chocolate and candies, a variety of appetizers, garnishing entreés, creative desserts, savory foods , and Panini sandwiches guaranteed to make any party rock!  Put into practice fine dining skills and take a look at the world of  culinary and hospitality management.  Note: A contribution is requested to cover food supplies for each student.   Course content supports STEM initiatives and MCA math and science standards.

0404 International Cooking Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

    Prerequisite: None

Take a culinary world tour to experience the flavor of countries around the world. We will begin by preparing gourmet pizzas that are anything but ordinary. We will then travel the globe to explore and prepare a variety of ethnic foods including Asian, Italian, Latin American, French, and German foods.  Guest chefs will open your eyes to a wide variety of food preparation techniques and tastes.  A field trip to the Festival of Nations may be taken to enhance your International Cooking palate and open your eyes and taste buds to a whole new world. Bon Appetit! Let's Eat! Guten Appetit! Vǽr så god! ¡Buen provecho! Note: A contribution is requested to cover food supplies for each student.  Course content supports STEM initiatives and MCA math and science standards.

0411 FIT Cooking (Fitness & Individual Training) Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

    Prerequisite: None

Cook and eat to compete by supporting your Fitness and Individual Training plan.  In this class you will be preparing foods that will help you refuel and recover post-workout, cook meals that will promote muscle development and select snacks that will keep your energy level steady before and after working out.   FIT Cooking is designed to help you improve your health and athletic performance through proper nutritional intake while learning to prepare the foods which support your personal and team training goals.   Energy shakes, whole-grain warm up foods, pasta and proteins, heart healthy grains and energy rich food are among the units of study and cooking.   Eat to be FIT!  This course is recommended for students who are recreational, individual and team athletes.  Note: A contribution is requested to cover food supplies for each student.  Course content supports STEM initiatives and MCA math and science standards.

0405 Child Psychology and Development A Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Children are fun and learning about their development and personalities is just as fun! Learn how the environment shapes the social, cognitive, and physical growth of preschool children (ages 3-5).  This course is an excellent introduction to careers in the field of child psychology and development, education and medical fields, as well as the opportunity to prepare for a variety of future life experiences.  A field trip to the Children’s Museum will be planned.  Students successfully completing Child Psychology and Development A, B and C may be able to earn Advanced Standing 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 course supports the Child Development Career Pathway.  Note:  Students are encouraged to register for Child Psychology A and B as a semester sequence of courses.

0406 Child Psychology and Development B Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Child Psychology and Development A

The children are here!  If you enjoy working with children, this course is for you. You will have opportunities to have fun and experience the unique relationship of working with three, four and five-year-old children in an actual playschool setting. You are the teacher! You will use the skills and knowledge gained in Child Psychology and Development A to plan, develop, and implement lesson plans for preschool children, for a total of 18 playschool sessions.  This course is designed to give you real experience in teaching and creating a child centered environment for your playschool students. Students successfully completing Child Psychology and Development A, B and C may be able to earn Advanced Standing 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 course supports the Child Development Career Pathway. 

0407 Interior Design A Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Discover your style while exploring your creative side. Learn to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. This course will teach you how to design every aspect of a room while taking into account color theory, industry trends, special arrangements, floor plans, design ideas, and interior design basics. Implement the Elements and Principles of Design within individualized hands-on projects while also utilizing technology to bring your vision to life. Professional guest speakers will share their expertise and career paths into the design world. Note: This course meets the “Minnesota Arts Standard” requirement for graduation.

0408 Interior Design B Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Interior Design A

Create amazing projects! Whether being part of an interior design team or working independently, students will gain knowledge of the variety of careers offered in design related fields, principles of landscape design and outdoor landscapes/hardscapes, kitchen design, and the history of furniture. This course is designed for students who are interested in the fields of architecture, landscape design, interior design, construction and residential and commercial housing related careers. Have fun on a  field trip to design and furniture stores.  Guest speakers will be sharing their knowledge directly from their field and workplace. Class will be structured in a studio-lab format.

0409  Fashion Design Trends Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  None

If you are a fan of creative videos on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, or the HGTV Network, then check this class out! Design it. Knit it. Sew it. Create it! Learn and develop skills in the area of creative arts and design as well as study top fashion designers from the past and present.  Students will design and produce personal projects throughout the quarter. The development of personal and home design related skills and the impact they currently have on teens will be the focus. These skills will allow the participants to learn, practice, and perhaps teach others creative arts and design. End the quarter by wowing your friends with an original design created by you! Guest speakers from the fashion and design world will be coming in to share their expertise and share career opportunities in this amazing and diverse career field.  Note: This course meets the "Minnesota Arts Standard" required for graduation. Supplies and a basic sewing/tool kit will be required

0410 Infant and Toddler Development Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Oh, baby!  If you are interested or puzzled by babies and toddlers, or want to work with them as a future career, then this is the class for you. Have fun listening and interacting with parents of newborns, infants and toddlers and learning about topics geared towards these ages. Get up close and personal information on the physical, cognitive, emotional and social developmental needs of newborns, infants and toddlers. Guest speakers, panel discussions and group/individual projects will contribute to these topics plus parenting simulations through the Real Care Baby Program! Note: This course supports the Child Development Career Pathway.

0446 Psychology of Parenting Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:   None

This course explores the psychology behind decisions to become a parent and analyzes a variety of parenting styles and types across different cultures.  This course will connect you to information regarding the healthy growth and development of families and children starting out with decisions of why people choose parenthood and the responsibilities that come along with that decision, gaining knowledge of prenatal care and development and wrapping up with birthing options.  Topics will include the teen parenting, adoption options, importance of fathers, child and family related societal issues and building positive relationships for future families and career paths. Guest speakers in careers related to parenting/child development, panel discussions and group and individual projects will contribute to these topics plus parenting simulations through the Real Care Baby Program and Empathy Belly!  NOTE: This course supports the Child Development Career Pathway. Human sexuality curriculum and HIV/AIDS curriculum are presented in this course.

0466 Landscape Design Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Investigate, create problem-solve and implement your own landscape creations. Discover tips from Master Gardeners, landscape architects and other professional guest speakers. This course crosses many disciplines including the elements and principles of design, plant sciences, communication, and career readiness. Design projects focus on residential areas including placement of plant materials, decks, patios, water features and correct application of the design process. Hands-on projects will be available for students and in taking this course develop a personal interest in landscaping as well as in-depth career exploration of the variety of fields related to landscaping.

0426 Child Psychology and Development C  Grades: 10, 11, 12

    Prerequisite: Child Psychology and Development

A and B

This course is designed as a continuation of the play-school teaching experience. Acquire advanced knowledge of child development theory, increase effectiveness in meeting children’s education needs, investigate and explore careers in education and child related areas, and develop analyzing skills for life in the 21^st century. You will provide leadership for teaching teams during the three-day per week playschool program. This advanced level course is especially beneficial for students considering a profession related to working with children while still developing leadership skills applicable to all areas of interest and talent. Students successfully completing Child Psychology and Development A, B and C may be able to earn Advanced Standing 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 course supports the Child Development Career Pathway.

0451 Introduction to Teacher Education A Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Thinking of a career in education, coaching, or working with children? Check it out in Intro to Teacher Education! Travel to an elementary or middle school to work with students and an experienced teacher. Gain interactive classroom experience tutoring children, creating lesson plans, and assisting classroom teachers. We will also explore the teaching profession and U.S. educational system, current theories, trends and issues in education, certification standards, instructional methods and classroom strategies.  This program is for highly responsible and independent learners. Students may take either Intro to Teacher Ed A, B or both for an extended classroom experience.  Students must provide their own transportation to the school site.  Note: This course supports the Child Development Career Pathway.

0455 NCC Introduction to Teacher Education A Grades 10, 11, 12

0456 NCC Introduction to Teacher Education B Prerequisite: Application and acceptance to NCC is required

0457 NCC Introduction to Teacher Education C Gr 10: 3.5 minimum GPA required

Gr 11: 3.0 minimum GPA required

Gr 12: 2.5 minimum GPA required

Thinking of a career in education, coaching, or working with children? Check it out in Intro to Teacher Education! Travel to an elementary or middle school to work with students and an experienced teacher. Gain interactive classroom experience tutoring children, creating lesson plans, and assisting classroom teachers. We will also explore the teaching profession and U.S. educational system, historical development, current theories, trends and issues in education, certification standards, instructional methods and classroom strategies.  This program is for highly responsible and independent learners.  Students must provide their own transportation to the school site.  Note: This course supports the Child Development Career Pathway.

This course is offered with concurrent enrollment at Normandale Community College.  A student may accrue 4 college credits in EDUC1101: Introduction to Teacher Education on a Normandale transcript upon successful completion of the course with a C or better.  This is a three-quarter course; students should register for each of the three courses (0455, 0456 and 0457).

0452 Life Relationships Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Explore the psychology of healthy relationships, including friendship, dating, love and family. Participate in learning discussions that uncover the characteristics of successful relationships in all areas of personal and professional life. This interactive course allows you the opportunity to explore the various strengths and challenges of human relationships from a teen point of view. Students will develop an understanding of related career opportunities in education, leadership and advocacy. Note: Human sexuality curriculum is presented in this course.

0476 LIFE 101: Independent Living Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Personal Financial Literacy! This class is just what you need to learn life skills and gain the confidence to be successful when living on your own. Key elements include: budgeting, financial planning, earning income, paychecks, banking services, investing, taxes, credit, and insurance. And that’s not all, students will also explore types of housing, develop positive roommate relationships, mortgages, leases, and buying and maintaining a car. Post secondary pathways, and college and career preparation will be incorporated as students plan for their future. Students will leave this class with real-life applications through authentic settings!