College-Level Coursework And Certifications

Armstrong High School

AP Course Offerings 2026-27

9th Grade 

AP Human Geography

AP Environmental Science

10th Grade 

AP Biology

AP U.S. History

AP Seminar

AP Spanish Lang & Culture 

AP Pre-Calculus 

11th & 12th Grade

AP Language and Composition

AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C

AP Literature and Composition

AP Chemistry

AP Seminar

AP Environmental Science

AP Research*

AP Calculus AB and BC

AP Psychology

AP Statistics

AP U.S. Government and Politics

AP Pre-Calculus 

AP World History

AP Studio Art [2D/3D]

AP Human Geography

AP Drawing 

AP African American History

AP Spanish Language and Culture

AP Spanish Literature and Culture

AP Macroeconomics

AP Microeconomics

AP Computer Science Principles 

*must take AP Seminar first 

AP Scholars

Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. 

AP Scholar with Distinction

Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. 

AP Capstone Diploma

Awarded to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma. 

Introduction to Education: 0850- This course will provide students with an introduction to Education.  Students will receive 3 college credits from Minnesota State-Southwest upon successful completion of the course. Click here for more information 

Prerequisite: 

Seniors - need to have a 3.0 GPA or above and be in the top half of their graduating class*

Juniors - need to have a 3.0 GPA or above and be in the top third of their graduating class*

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR): 5641 Semester 1 (11-12 only)-  This course is designed to provide the first responder at the scene of a medical or trauma emergency the necessary knowledge and skill to manage patient care until the arrival of ambulance personnel. The course will cover the following topics: anatomy and physiology, the body systems, medical terminology, patient assessment, vital signs, bleeding and shock control, spinal immobilizations, splinting, bandaging, use of oxygen, adjunctive equipment, water safety, and life-saving techniques, working with ambulance stretchers and patient transport, as well as CPR instructor training. Emphasis is placed on practical skills through simulations and field experience opportunities. 

Prerequisite: Students are expected to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher or score above 235 on Accuplacer 

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): 5642 Semester 2 (11-12 only)- This course will prepare a student to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. The focus of this course is the recognition and emergency treatment of sick or injured patients. Students will be trained to utilize basic and advanced EMS skills and equipment. Students will be provided with the unique opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment by way of simulated emergency scenarios and speakers currently working in the emergency care field including physicians, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other medical personnel. Field study opportunities are available at area hospitals, clinics, ambulance services, police departments, fire departments

Prerequisite: Students are expected to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher or score above 235 on Accuplacer

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5620 (11-12 only)- This course introduces students to some of the most important concepts used in a variety of healthcare settings. The course includes the theory for these concepts, as well as the training to perform the necessary caregiving skills. The skills are demonstrated in a supervised laboratory setting. The course includes an additional 16 hours of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is eligible to take the Minnesota Competency Evaluation for Nursing  Assistants. 

This course is run as a block course 2 days per week.  There will be dates that you will travel to CHS to do clinicals towards the end of the semester.

Prerequisite: Students are expected to have a GPA of 2.1 or higher or score above 235 on Accuplacer

Ojibwe 8626- Ojibwemowin I 1100: Red Lake Nation College (Online/Hybrid 11-12 only)- This course is an introduction to the language of the Ojibwe.  It emphasizes developing skills in vocabulary, grammar, literacy, conversation and cultural competency and understanding in order to provide a foundation for continued language use in everyday life.

Prerequisite: Students must be in top 25% of class.

What is Articulated College Credit (ACC)?

• Earn Technical or Community College Credits in grades 10, 11 and 12.

• Stay in your own high school with your friends and the teachers you already know

• Explore career opportunities through high school courses

• Complete your college program sooner, save time and money

• Choose a specific Technical or Community College career program or a major that may lead to transfer options to a university

What courses are offered for ACC at Armstrong?

• Accounting 1

• Business and Criminal Law

• Start your own Business

• Metalworking

• Electrical

• Transportation Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Photography I and II

• Media Arts

• AP Computer Science I and II 

• Computer Science I and II

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act

The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act was signed into law as part of the 1985 Omnibus Education Aids Bill. It allows high school junior and senior students to attend a college, either full-time or part-time, at no cost to the student. Colleges carefully evaluate high school rank and test scores when considering high school students for enrollment. Generally, juniors must be in the top one-third of their class, while seniors must be in the top half. Tenth grade students are now eligible to enroll in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) course on a college campus through the PSEO program. If a student earns a C or better in the first semester, she/he can take more courses. In order to be eligible, a 10th grade student must have taken the 8th grade MCA reading test in the 8th grade and have met the composite proficiency level of "meets or exceeds." Information about these options is available in the Counseling Office. Online PSEO courses are available. Transportation funds are available for qualifying students based on financial need.

All rules apply to PSEO students while they are on our campus and at school activities. Post-secondary students who fail to comply with school rules and district discipline policies will be subject to the same disciplinary rules in effect for all of our students. 

PSEO Clearance for Graduation

Seniors enrolled in PSEO courses during the spring semester must receive final grades and credits in the appropriate areas required for high school graduation before a diploma will be issued.

You can earn a Bilingual Seal by taking a language proficiency test right here at Armstrong High School.  For more information and how to register, please watch this video or read through this slide deck.  To hear student testimonies, check out slides 1 and 12.   

Please note registration for the STAMP Bilingual Seals test is a two-step process:  

1.  Go to your school store on Infinite Campus to purchase the test. 

2. Complete this Google form.    

Registration for the STAMP Bilingual Seals Test runs from October 6th -November 3rd.  No late registrations are accepted.

STAMP testing will run from November 27th-December 15th.  The exact dates will be emailed to registrants by November 10th.