Programs

All Nations

What is it?

The All Nations Program has been at South High School since the fall of 1989. The All Nations Program at South High School is designated as a city-wide and Best Practices School for American Indian students in the Minneapolis Public Schools for 2012-2016.  The American Indian community entered into a mutual and historic agreement with the Minneapolis Public Schools called the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that clearly outlines and defines the need to address the academic failures of American Indian students enrolled in the MPS district.  There are Seven Guiding Themes embedded within the MOA.  This is reflective of the guiding philosophy of the All Nations Program.

• Cultural Identity                                                                                                            

• Wisdom

• Sense of Place

• Sense of Discovery

• Sense of Self

• Sense of Connection

• Perspective and Cultural Lens

How does this impact my course registration?

Families work with counselors to register for the pathway desired. 

Learn more about All Nations. 

CTE Career Programs

What is it?

Students can choose from many different career pathways including Agriculture, Automotive Tech & Collision Repair, Business Entrepreneurship & Marketing, Computer Science, Construction, Cybersecurity, Education, Engineering, Healthcare, Law & Public Safety, Machine Technology, Media Arts, Robotics & Drone Technology, Welding & many other opportunities aligned with local colleges and MPS community partners based on student interest. Within each of these pathways students can choose to take individual courses, earn certifications in some of the pathways, or pair the career courses with IB Diploma Program courses to earn the IB Career-related Program Certificate (only available for 11th and 12th grade students). 

How does this impact my course registration?

If you are interested in exploring our careers courses or earning an industry certificate during registration, choose individual courses in the elective section of the registration form, or follow the pathway as indicated in the Courses by Department Section. 

Take the MPS CTE Quiz and explore district wide CTE offerings here.

AVID

What is it?

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college preparatory program for students who have a desire to go to college and are capable of completing a rigorous curriculum, but might be the first in their family to attend college. Students may apply for AVID at any point during high school. Students take the AVID class for one period a day where students learn organization and study skills, develop their critical thinking, participate in college visits, get help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment activities that prepare students for college. 

How does this impact my course registration?

If you've been accepted into the AVID program, you'll be enrolled in the AVID class specific to your grade level. Make sure to check the AVID box on your registration form. If you're not in the program, but are interested, see your counselor for more information. 

English Language Learners

What is it?

Students who speak English as an additional language are entitled to extra instruction and support in learning English. The goal is to build academic language and content knowledge so you are able to successfully navigate content classes and develop skills so you are prepared for continuing your education or entering into a career after graduation.

How does this impact my course registration?

If you are an English Language Learner, an EL Coordinator will make sure you get the classes you need.