Approved Courses Not Currently Taught

Evolutionary Biology                                                                           0.50 Credit                                                                                               1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PREREQUISITES: Recommended C or better in CP Biology.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Comprehensive exam semester examination; two research papers and one project.

• DESCRIPTION: Evolutionary Biology is designed to build on the fundamental concepts of evolution introduced in CP Biology. This course will require a comprehensive final and completion of a course project or research paper. Purposes of the course are:

  • To familiarize students with the practice of historical science.

  • To familiarize students with the basic mechanisms for evolutionary change.

  • To explain basic principles of biological inquiry as they apply comparative data.

  • To introduce and explain the principles of comparative biology.

  • To introduce and explain contributions of paleontology to evolutionary biology.

  • To provide students the opportunity to ask and test questions regarding evolutionary biology.

  • Provide students the opportunity to develop an appreciation of biological literature as a resource.

  • To familiarize students with hypotheses regarding the history of life.

Jazz Band                                                                                                       1.00 Credit                                                                                          2 SEMESTERS

• Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Completion of Middle School Band or Equivalent or Teacher consent.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: There are significant out of the school day responsibilities.  Attendance at all rehearsals and performances both during and outside of the school day, is required and comprises a portion of the grade for this class. 

• DESCRIPTION: Jazz Band is a performing musical ensemble class.  Students have the opportunity to increase their instrumental abilities through the performance of a wide variety of musical pieces and styles in and out of the jazz genre.  The band prepares several concerts throughout the school year, including, but not limited to, a winter concert, spring festival and spring concert.  The class may and should be repeated.  During basketball season, the jazz and serves as the Ste. Genevieve Pep Band performing at select home varsity basketball games.  These performances, like all, are required for all members.  Grades for this class are determined by attendance at rehearsals and performances as well as in class tests and assignments. 

Music Theory                                                                                                 0.50 Credit                                                                                          1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Students must be enrolled in a music performance class.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Students will complete a major composition project.

• DESCRIPTION: Music Theory is a college level class that is intended for students that want to continue as music majors in college. It is designed to give them a head start on the college music theory class. Students will study various aspects of music theory including keys, scales, chords, roman numeral analysis, structure and composition. Grades for this class are determined by numerous in class tests and homework assignments as well as a composition project.

Sculpture                                                                                                           0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Have earned a C or better in Fundamentals of Art

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: $25.00 fee per semester. Completed classroom assignments and exhibition.

• DESCRIPTION: This repeatable semester course has a prerequisite of a ‘C’ in Fundamentals of Art and will familiarize students with both additive and subtractive three-dimensional art. Emphasis will be placed on the development of problem solving, craftsmanship and the application of the elements and principles of design. Students will also gain an understanding of aesthetics and critiquing.

Apparel And Textiles                                                                                  0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Life Skills (FACS I)

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Fiber/textiles sample notebook; two garments

• DESCRIPTION: Clothing and Textiles is a course in which students will learn basic construction techniques and construct two garments meeting advanced construction standards. This is a practical course in planning for and construction of family clothing and maintenance and repair of these items. A study of fibers, fabrics and finishes as well as careers in the clothing and textiles industry is included.

Health, Safety, And Nutrition                                                               0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11 or 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Child development is recommended, but not required.

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Mineral Area College Background Check Policy, completion of Dual Credit Enrollment Application with MAC. Students will be required to complete five, pre-scheduled observations at an approved early care and education program during the semester, and will begin a collection of their work (artifacts) completed throughout the child development studies leading up to the CDA (Child Development Associate credential) and/or the Associate of Applied Science in Child Development through Mineral Area College.

• DESCRIPTION: The course will focus on young children's (birth to eight years) healthy environment. The child's environment includes all aspects that affect the child's health, safety, and nutrition. National Health Standards are used to plan the child's healthy environment. Learning concepts are based on the response to the standards in an effort to provide an optimal learning environment for the young child. The healthy learning environment and record keeping techniques required for state licensing will be identified through the utilization of observation in a Developmentally Appropriate (DAP) environment. Eight hours of required observations is assigned throughout the semester. Note: Assigned artifacts reflecting the core competencies will be collected for the capstone course. Students successfully completing this course are encouraged to also enroll in Guiding Alternatives for Young Children during the junior year, and in Early Childhood Field Experiences through Mineral Area College during the senior year. Successfully completing this sequence of courses (Child Development; Health, Safety and Nutrition; Guiding Alternatives for Young Children; and Early Childhood Field Experiences) may result in students earning the CDA credential. This class may be eligible for college credit - Click here to learn more.

Career Development/Entrepreneurship                                      1.00 Credit                                                                                       2 SEMESTERS

• Grade Level(s): 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Life Skills (FACS I)

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Entrepreneur project, career paper

• DESCRIPTION: Family and Consumer Sciences Internship is a course that allows students with previous FACS course completion to apply skills learned in the workplace. Students learn skills for securing a job, job interviewing skills, and successful employee skills. Those enrolled will be placed in a local Family and Consumer Sciences related business for employment and must meet criteria established by both the business and the school.

Family Living And Parenthood                                                            0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: None

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: None

• DESCRIPTION: Family Living is a course that includes the study of the family as an institution, the role of family members, family life cycle, and pressures affecting family living. The art of effective communication and listening skills, as well as goal setting and planning, are also discussed. Other topics studied include mate selection, parenthood and children, and family management. This course is also a pre-requisite for World Foods.

Family & Individual Health                                                                     0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: None

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: None

• DESCRIPTION: Family and Individual Health is a basic health course which stresses the relationship between lifestyle and habits and personal health. Units of study include nutrition, exercise, weight control, substance use and abuse, stress, body systems, diseases and their prevention, and appropriate techniques for caring for one’s health. Careers in the health field are explored, as well as instruction in basic first aid and CPR.

Apparel And Textiles, Advanced                                                        0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Clothing & Textiles and FACS I

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Students will construct four garment projects and complete a biographical paper about a fashion designer, and a business plan for a business related to the fashion industry

• DESCRIPTION: Advanced clothing and textiles is a course in which students will build on construction techniques learned in Clothing and Textiles. Students will construct a minimum of four garments meeting advanced construction standards. It is a practical course in planning for and construction of family clothing and maintenance and repair of those items. A study of fibers, fabrics and finishes as well as entrepreneurship opportunities in included.

Career And Family Leadership                                                            0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: FACS I

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Oral presentation about FCCLA, STAR Events project, leadership portfolio, service project.

• DESCRIPTION: Career and Family Leadership is designed for the application of leadership skills in family, career and community settings. Students will solve problem impacting the work of the family, make decisions that support and strengthen the integration of multiple roles/responsibilities of individuals, families and communities, and will explore work, jobs, and careers related to family and consumer sciences and human services.

Food Science                                                                                                    0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Nutrition and Wellness and Foods and Nutrition

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Oral presentation, portfolio of skills related to food service careers.

• DESCRIPTION: Food Science is designed to give students a sound knowledge base of food management, set up of a commercial kitchen, calculating of food costs, menu planning, and basic cooking methods. Students will be involved in many projects and hands on learning activities.

Food Science, Advanced                                                                          0.50 Credit                                                                                         1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PRE-REQUISITES: Nutrition & Wellness and Foods & Nutrition, Culinary Essentials I

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Oral presentation, demonstration of various food preparation techniques.

• DESCRIPTION: Advanced Food Science is designed for the application of the knowledge that students learned in Culinary Essentials I. Students will demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the essentials necessary to prepare all different types of food. Most learning will take place in a laboratory setting.

Dramatic & Argumentative Arts____________                        0.50 Credit                                              _____________                        1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

  • Semester 1: Debate and Individual Events

  • Semester 2: Debate and Readers Theatre

• PREREQUISITES: Must meet MSHSAA requirements

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: Compete in four or more tournaments (outside of school hours)

• DESCRIPTION: This class (first semester course) encompasses the areas of public speaking and drama. Students are taught effective public speaking skills and are given opportunities to practice and compete with these skills against other students. Students learn how to research, organize, and write a speech. They are also introduced different areas of drama and oral interpretation. Instruction for cutting and delivering contest areas of prose, poetry, and dramatic interpretation are given. One may pick up to four different categories to compete in at tournaments. Students are expected to perform at four tournaments in the fall, and if the student earns enough points to go to finals, he/she must attend that tournament also. If one studies debate, the class WILL count for an English credit. Study of any acting events WILL count for a fine art credit. This class can be taken more than once.

Those taking it second semester will compete in a group performance at district level and, possibly, state.

Student Technology Help Desk                                                       0.50 Credit                                                                                             1 SEMESTER

• Grade Level(s): 11, 12

• PREREQUISITES: None

• MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: An e-portfolio will be developed throughout the class.

• DESCRIPTION: The Student Technology Help Desk is a hands on experience with technology. Students will be required to assess problems with student computers and develop the best plan for resolving the issue. Students will be trained in how to deal with common student technology issues. In addition to problem solving issues with student technology, students may be asked to help with teacher technology integration. They may run or help run projects in classrooms throughout the high school and middle school. There is an opportunity for students to earn A+ hours of service in this class. This class may be taken for multiple hours by seniors.