Please refer to the course requirements listed at the bottom of this site when selecting your classes.
Courses starting with 00 are one semester and are offered during both semesters unless otherwise noted.
Those starting with 10 are yearlong classes.
(Click here for a list of Fine Arts courses: 1 credit required over 4 years)
007536 Introduction to Studio Art
007683 Jewelry/Sculpture Studio
107635 Studio Art AP 2-D Design
(financial literacy is a required course for graduation)
Computer Science
Engineering
Digital Media
English Language Arts (ELA)
(ELA : 4 credits required over 4 years)
101630 AP English Literature and Composition
101158 ELA 4 College Now Honors
101560 AP Seminar
101562 AP Research
001220 Mock Trial
001610 Actor ’s Studio Semester 1 only
001582 Technical Theatre Semester 2 only
001064 Competitive Speech and Drama, Beginning
Semester 2 only
001065 Competitive Speech and Drama, Advanced
Semester 2 only
001424 Debate, Novice Semester 1 only
001434 Debate, Advanced Honors Semester 1 only
101450 Introduction to Theater (Drama)
101555 Repertory Theatre, Advanced
001410 Writers Workshop (Creative Writing)
109240 Leadership Practicum
Mathematics
(Math: 3 credits required over 4 years)
102195 Consumer Math and Finance
102256 Introduction to Data Science
002202 Calculus 3 Honors
Family and Consumer Science
Manufacturing
(Fine Arts : 1 credit required over 4 years)
007195 Band Concert Semester 2 only
007197 Band Marching Semester 1 only
107116 Choir (Chanticleers)
107117 Choir A Cappella (Chorale)
107118 Choir Chamber Singers (Heritage Singers)
107119 Choir Tenor Bass (Green & Gold)
107120 Choir Treble (Treble Choir)
107164 Chamber
107251 Music Technology
Physical Education
(PE: 1 credit required over 4 years)
(Health: ½ credit required over 4 years)
008160 Dual and Individual Sports
008032/34 Physical Education Concepts
008256 Strength and Conditioning
008260 Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Science
(Science: 3 credits over 4 years)
004149 Exploring Medical Health Science Careers
004154 Intro to Biotechnology
004201 Global Issues in Science 1 Semester 1 only
004202 Global Issues in Science 2 Semester 2 only
104410 Human Anatomy and Physiology
104252 Environmental Education 1
104321 Environmental Education 2
Social Studies
(Social Studies: 3 credits over 4 years)
103207 United States Government and Politics AP
003290 International Relations
006611 Introduction to Study of Legal Systems
103374 Modern World History AP
003350 Psychology 2 Semester 2 only
003371 Sociology 2 Semester 2 only
World Languages
105161 Spanish for Heritage Speakers
105165 Accelerated Spanish 1 & 2
105504 Arabic 3
105506 Arabic 4
105309 Advanced Arabic
Specialized Programs
NJROTC offered at SM North
(NJROTC may count for PE credit)
@ own transportation
109050 Citizenship/Leadership Development 1 @
109055 Citizenship/Leadership Development 2 @
Teacher Education
ESchool Programs offered through the Shawnee Mission School District
A limited number of virtual (online) courses which are delivered outside the traditional school day (fee involved). Students will be required to take the final exam for the course in a supervised setting located at a designated SMSD campus.
Courses offered through the eschool program do not meet NCAA elgibility requirements.
For information to enroll, refer to the eschool website: www.smsd.org/academics/eschool
ES3990 American Government ES7615 Art History ES1160 ELA 4 ES6387 Financial Literacy
ES8165 Fitness For Life 1 ES8166 Fitness for Life 2 ES9220 Health ES 3340 Psychology
Signature Programs offered through the Shawnee Mission School District
**Classes at remote locations require an hour of transportation
English for Juniors and Seniors Semester Location Open to Grade Level
001640 Contemporary Communications (ELA 3 or ELA 4) Semester CAA 11,12
Animation and Game Design
006032 Game Design and Development 1 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006033 Game Design and Development 2 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006071 2D Animation & Motion Graphics 1 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006072 2D Animation & Motion Graphics 2 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006074 3D Modeling and Animation 1 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006075 3D Modeling and Animation 2 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
Biotechnology
004154 Biotechnology, Intro Semester SMS 10,11,12
004133 Biotechnology 1 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 9,10,11,12
004320 Plant and Soil Science (2 Blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
004143 Recombinant DNA & Protein Diagnostics H (2 bl) Semester CAA 11,12
004145 Biotech in Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals H (2 bl) Semester CAA 11,12
004147 Biotech Research & Professional Learning H Semester CAA 11,12
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
106408 Commercial Baking 1 (2 blocks) Year CAA 10,11,12
106409 Commercial Baking 2 (2 blocks) Year CAA 11,12
106406 Culinary Arts 1 (2 blocks) Year CAA 10,11,12
106407 Culinary Arts 2 (2 blocks) Year CAA 11,12
106457 Catering Management and Event Planning (evening) Year CAA 10,11,12
106455 Introduction to Restaurant Management (evening) Year CAA 10,11,12
006460 Table Service Internship (evening ) Semester CAA 9,10,11,12
Engineering-Project Lead the Way
106769 Introduction to Engineering Design Year SMS 9,10,11,12
106773 Robotics Year SMS 10,11,12
106784 Principles of Engineering Honors Year SMS 10,11,12
006780 Civil Engineering and Architecture H (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006785 Digital Electronics H (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006632 Cybersecurity H (2 blocks) Semester CAA 10,11,12
006781 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Semester CAA 10,11,12
006782 Aerospace Engineering H (2 blocks) Semester CAA 11,12
006783 Engineering Design and Development H (2 blocks) Semester CAA 12
Medical Health Science
104149 Exploring Medical Health Science Careers Semester SMS 10,11,12
004146 Medical Health Science 1 (2 blocks) Semester CAA 11,12
104138 Medical Science Clinical Investigations (3 blocks) Year CAA 12
004150 Certified Nursing (CNA) (2 blocks) Semester CAA 12
004510 Applied Medical Science (2 blocks) Semester CAA 11,12
004512 Sports Medicine- Internal (2 blocks) Semester CAA 12
004514 Sports Medicine- External (2 blocks) Semester CAA 12
Pre-Law
006120 Business Law Semester SMS 9,10,11,12
006611 Introduction to the Study of Legal Systems Semester SMS 9,10,11,12
106025 Accounting Year SMS 10,11,12
004243 Forensic Science 1 Semester SMS 10,11,12
004245 Forensic Science 2 Semester SMS 10,11,12
006122 Practical Law Semester SMS 10,11,12
106618 Applications in Law Year SMS 12
106630 LPSS Internship (2 blocks) Semester CTC 12
Law Enforcement
006610 Blue Eagle Academy Semester SMS 9,10,11,12
004243 Forensic Science 1 Semester SMS 10,11,12
004245 Forensic Science 2 Semester SMS 10,11,12
006612 Law Enforcement 1 (2 blocks) Semester CTC 10,11,12
006614 Law Enforcement 2 (2 blocks) Semester CTC 11,12
006630 Law Enforcement 3 (2 blocks) Semester CTC 12
Fire Science
006610 Blue Eagle Academy Semester SMS 9,10,11,12
106622 Fire Science 1 (2 blocks) Year CTC 10,11,12
106624 Fire Science 2 (2 blocks) Year CTC 10,11,12
106625 Fire Science 3 (2 blocks) Year CTC 12
106630 LPSS Internship (2 blocks) Semester CTC 12
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
006610 Blue Eagle Academy Semester CTC 9,10,11,12
006620 Emergency Medical Services 1 (EMS 1) (2 blocks) Semester CTC 10,11,12
106628 Emergency Medical Services 2 (EMS 2) (2 blocks) Year CTC 11,12
106631 Emergency Medical Services 3 (EMS 3) (2 blocks) Year CTC 12