11th Grade Registration

11th Grade Registration Requirements

11th graders must register for a minimum of 10-12 credits. 1 credit is equivalent to one semester of each course.

2 - English Language Arts credits (English 11 or AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, or CIS Writing Studio)

2 - Mathematics credits (see below)

2 - Science credits (Chemistry or Physics or Electives)

1 or 2 - Social Studies credits (Human Geography-semester only or AP Human Geography-year and/or Social Studies Elective)

2 - 4 - Elective credits

SAV Prep in both semesters (This study period is required for all students in grades 11-12)

SAV FLEX: Students that are on track for graduation can FLEX either 1st or 7th hour.

11th Grade Registration Worksheeet 2024.pdf

Students entering 11th Grade will use the registration worksheet here to plan courses for 2024-20245.
Use the list of courses below to choose the appropriate coursework.
Students will need to choose a Language Arts class, a Social Studies class, a Science class, a Math class, and 2-4 credits of elective classes.
In addition, students should choose approximately 4 credits of elective classes to serve as alternatives in the case that primary choice electives are unavailable.

NOTE: Please do not select courses as electives/alternatives as back-ups unless you are actually willing to commit to taking them as part of your schedule next year.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (2 CREDITS)

Students are required to take two credits in English their 11th grade year either by taking English 11 or AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, or CIS Writing Studio.

4250 – ENGLISH 11

Grade 11 (full year)

English 11 will build upon the skills learned in previous English classes in literature and writing. Students will read a variety of authors, primarily focusing on American Literature, and write several compositions of various lengths and purposes. Other course topics will include public speaking, vocabulary development, grammar, research, and reading strategies.

4300- AP LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION

Grade 11-12 (full year)

Prerequisite: English 10 or equivalent

AP Language & Composition for 11th & 12th grade is an intensive, year-long course that includes developing advanced writing skills; reading and analyzing non-fiction books, essays, and articles; and engaging in critical thinking. In addition, we will cover curriculum from the Advanced Placement Language and Composition test, which students will take in the spring. This rigorous course moves at an accelerated pace and requires a high level of student engagement and dedication.

4500 - AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION

Grade 11-12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: English 10 or equivalent

This class will be a survey of literature with an emphasis on works with substantial merit. Students will read and discuss numerous novels, plays, short stories, poems, and essays and write many papers analyzing the texts from various critical approaches. In addition, students will prepare for the AP Literature and Composition test ,which they will take in the spring, and the English section of the ACT. This rigorous course moves at an accelerated pace and requires student commitment and dedication as well as higher level thinking and writing skills.

4550 - CIS WRITING STUDIO: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA WRIT 1201

Grade 11-12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: To be eligible to participate in WRIT 1201, a student must be a junior or senior who can show a pattern of consistent attendance at school. The student must also meet one of the following additional criteria: a GPA of 3.0 or better; or has completed the ACT or Plan with reading and writing scores considered sufficient by the instructor; or has the recommendation of the teacher or counselor. Sixty percent of the students must also belong to one or more of the targeted audiences for the Entry Point Project:

Between the top 50% and top 20% of their class
Multilingual/ELL
Members of racial or ethnic minorities
First-generation college-bound students
From families of low to moderate income

WRIT 1201 introduces students to general writing strategies encountered at the college level. Through frequent practice and feedback, students learn to see writing as a tool for learning and a vehicle for the expression of ideas and informed views. Students also learn a working vocabulary for discussing writing.

Typical assignments include informal writing derived from personal experience, response to readings, analysis and evaluation of sources on the web and in print, and formal papers that increasingly make use of sources as well as close reading of texts. The course emphasizes the active practice of writing, from gathering ideas for a paper, through the drafting of papers, to careful editing.

Students in this course do college-level work, coached by teachers using a developmental (rather than remedial) approach. WRIT 1201 is designed both to tap into the capabilities and experience that students bring to the course and to support their acquisition of knowledge and abilities needed for success in university courses.

WRIT 1201 does not meet the first year writing requirement, although the course serves as excellent preparation for students who will later enroll in other freshman composition courses.

Participation in the student field day is required for WRIT 1201. Student field days provide access to University of Minnesota facilities, resources, and individuals that students would not normally be exposed to at their high school. Exposure to these resources is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the content knowledge required to be successful in the course.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (2 CREDITS)

0100 – EL BEGINNER

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)

Prerequisite: Department approval

This is a beginning English language development class offered to qualifying students.

0150 – EL ELA

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (F.Y.)

Prerequisite: Department approval

This is a sheltered content class where English Learners focus on English language development in the context of English Language Arts. Students receive the required English Language Arts credits for each year they are enrolled.

0200 – EL EXTENDED

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (SEM)

Prerequisite: Department approval

This class provides individual and small group instruction and academic support for qualifying students.

MATHEMATICS (2 CREDITS)

Students must complete 6 credits of math to graduate from high school. The courses required include Algebra 9 and/or Geometry, as well as Algebra II or equivalent to graduate from high school.

MATH ELECTIVES

Students who are planning to attend a four-year college are advised to take four years of math. Courses beyond the required courses include Pre-Calculus, Advanced Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Discrete Math & Logic, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science and AP Statistics.

5200- ALGEBRA II

Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)

This course builds upon the Algebra 9 and Geometry courses, providing greater depth in theory, calculation, and application. It is a course that is necessary for students planning to attend a four-year college. Topics will include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, matrices, systems of equations, characteristics of functions, powers and roots, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, rational functions, conic sections, sequences, series, probability and statistics. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.

5300 - PRE-CALCULUS

Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)

Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course will prepare the college-bound student for calculus. It will cover a variety of topics (some of which were introduced in Algebra II) to allow for a deeper understanding of properties and applications. First semester will include the study of graphs and their transformations; in particular, polynomial, and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions. The second semester will cover additional trigonometry, sequences and series, probability and statistics, conics, parametric equations and polar coordinates, vectors, and limits. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.

5350 - ADVANCED PRE-CALCULUS

Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)

Prerequisite: Algebra II with "C" or better.

This course is for our strongest Algebra II students. There will be very little review of prerequisite material. Students will be challenged to work at an accelerated pace through Pre-Calculus topics so that there will be plenty of time for Differential Calculus to be covered. Pre-Calculus topics will include exponential and logarithmic functions/equations, analytic trigonometry, sequences and series, probability, conics, parametric equations/graphs, and polar coordinates/equations/graphs. Calculus topics will include limits, differentiation rules, and applications of the derivative. Juniors who are successful in this course should register for AP Calculus BC as a full-year course in their senior year.

5400 - AP CALCULUS AB

Grade 11, 12 (full year)

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus with “B” or better OR Advanced Pre-Calculus with “C” or better

This course is designed for students who plan to continue their education with an emphasis on engineering, medicine, science or other four-year degrees requiring some knowledge of calculus. First semester topics will include limits and differential calculus, with an emphasis on applications of the derivative. The second semester will cover integral calculus. In particular, students will learn how to work with logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric functions, and applications of the integral. The course syllabus strictly adheres to topics that are in the Advanced Placement curriculum, and includes time for preparing for the AP test in May.

5500 - AP CALCULUS BC

Grade 11, 12 (full year)

Prerequisite: Advanced Pre-Calculus with “A”

This course is designed for students who plan to continue their education with an emphasis on engineering, medicine, science or other four-year degrees requiring some knowledge of calculus. First semester topics will include a review of limits and differential calculus and introduction of integral calculus. In particular, students will learn how to work with logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric functions, and applications of the integral. Second semester topics of study will concentrate on applying and extending topics of differential and integral calculus. The list of topics will include analyzing parametric curves and vector functions, improper integrals, L’Hôpital’s Rule, numerical and analytic solutions to differential equations, sequences and series, tests for convergence or divergence, computation and analysis of Taylor polynomials and Taylor series.

5600 – STATISTICS

Grade 11 or 12 (one semester)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II

This is a one semester course. To earn a full year mathematics credit, sign up for this course and 5650 – DISCRETE MATH & LOGIC. This is a course primarily for the student who plans to pursue a college degree in an area outside of math and science. It is designed to provide students with exposure to the study of statistics with possible topics including descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Stronger mathematics students are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, or AP Calculus AB. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course.

5650 –DISCRETE MATH & LOGIC

Grade 11 or 12 (one semester)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II

This course is designed for those intrigued by STEM disciplines. The class introduces fundamental concepts such as set theory, logical reasoning, combinatorics, graph theory, and number theory. Students will not only explore the theoretical aspects but also apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation in discrete mathematics and will have developed critical thinking skills and logical reasoning abilities that are applicable in various academic and professional pursuits.

5700 - AP STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Grade 11, 12 (full year)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This is an excellent course for students who have successfully completed Algebra II and who possess sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability. Important components of the course include the use of technology, projects and lab activities, group problem solving, and writing. Students are taught how to use technology (primarily calculators) to simulate randomness, calculate statistics, find probability, create confidence intervals, and to perform significance tests. Students will be taught how to use tables and formulas, but will move quickly to the calculator to compute in a wide variety of settings. The focus shifts away from computation and more emphasis is placed on the conceptual understanding and thoughtfully communicating decisions based on the statistical computations. Students taking the AP Statistics course are well-prepared and expected take the AP Statistics examination in the spring, making it possible to earn college credit and/or advanced placement.

5800- AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Grade 10, 11, 12 (full year)

Prerequisite: Algebra 9

AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

SCIENCE (2 CREDITS )

Students are required to take two credits of Science their 11th grade year. Students are required to take 3 years (6 credits) of Science. These 3 years must include one full year of biology and one full year of either chemistry OR physics.

6200 - CHEMISTRY

Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: Biology

Chemistry is the science dealing with the composition of substances and the changes they undergo. Laboratory work is an important part of the course and an average of one period per week is spent in the laboratory. The first semester covers the classification of matter, atomic structure, electron configuration, the Periodic Table, bonding, chemical formulas, and chemical equations. The second semester covers stoichiometry, heat in chemical reactions, solids, liquids, gases, solutions, acids, bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions.

6250 - ADVANCED CHEMISTRY

Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: Biology with B or better AND completion of Algebra II.

This is an accelerated course for students who have a high interest and ability in science and math and are planning a career in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field. Students taking this course must be very motivated and independent learners who want to cover several more units beyond those listed in the chemistry course description above. Laboratory work is an important part of the course and students will be required to write formal laboratory reports.

6300 - ASTRONOMY

Grade 11, 12 (1 Semester)

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology

(Offered 2025-2026)

Astronomy is the study of all objects outside our atmosphere. It is an ancient field that has its roots on every continent and in every major civilization. It is also an expanding field, increasing our understanding of our place in the universe and helping drive technological advances. This semester-long course will teach you the basics of astronomy and introduce you to the mind-bending questions still to be answered, ranging from constellations to black holes. Students will complete hands-on labs, simulations, projects, exams, and quizzes.

6400 - PHYSICS AND...

Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: Biology and the successful completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II

Physics and… is a project-based course that investigates various physics concepts. Students will study motion, forces, torques & pressure, energies, sensors, inputs & outputs, as well as current physics research. Physics and…is a hands on course that examines the use of physics in daily life and the connection to the career fields of engineering, health sciences, and construction. This course is intended for students with an interest in entering a STEM field. This course applies physics principles to engineering, biomedical careers, and professions in the trades.

6500 - CIS PHYSICS BY INQUIRY: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CI 1563

Grade 11-12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: Biology

Physics By Inquiry is a College In the School offering. Students will receive credit for a science course completed at St. Anthony Village Senior High and transcript showing 4 credits of a lab-based physics course that meets the University of Minnesota CLE Physical Science course with lab. CI 1563 Physics By Inquiry includes topics in electrical circuits, light & color, and properties of matter. This course is designed for students that are in the top 50% of their class. The requirements and the subject matter of the course are determined by the U of M.

6600 - AP BIOLOGY

Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry (or concurrent) with “B” or better

(Offered 2025-2026)

Are you fascinated by how living organisms “work?” Were you intrigued by your first biology course? If so, Advanced Placement biology is a course for you. This course takes the basic concepts of biology and explores them to a greater extent. This course is designed for students who are planning a career in biology or a related science, chemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, or for students that just enjoy learning about life. Students will be expected to engage in rigorous individual and group study and preparation as material is covered in great depth and at a quick pace. This two-semester, college level course will lead to all students taking the Advanced Placement Exam, from which you may earn college credit. While it is difficult to take this course without having taken chemistry, if you are interested in taking them concurrently, please talk to your biology teacher for their recommendation. Please consider the time commitment of all AP courses when signing up. Often time 2+ hours a night may be required per AP class.

6700 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)

Prerequisite: Biology

This course will be a hands on approach to understanding global warming, climate change and the green technologies developed to combat them. This course is designed with a heavy emphasis on research, group work, labs, projects and presentations. While the homework load is light, the in class work is heavy. Sign up with the understanding that you will be expected to be working 50 minutes a day, every day and the projects and labs are the bulk of your grade. Students will become more informed and engaged citizens on the course topics and be in a better position to identify their own passions and able to pursue further studies accordingly.

6800 - CIS HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL DEVICES

Grades 11, 12 (Full Year)

Prerequisite: Chemistry

College in the Schools (CIS) is a University of Minnesota program that delivers college classes to high school students. Upon successful completion of this year-long course, students will earn 4 U of M semester credits and an official transcript. Students who successfully complete PSTL 1135 will leave high school already having satisfied the U of M liberal education requirement for a biological science with lab. Students should anticipate the rigor and challenge associated with an introductory university course. Students will cover a semester of college material over the course of a full school year. PSTL 1135 examines specific topics in human physiology, including fitness, disease, and the role of medical technology and devices. Body systems, such as the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems are explored. Students engage in a wide range of learning activities, such as inquiry based learning, cooperative quizzes, project based learning, and dissection labs. This course is a great fit for students interested in medical careers as well as those who want to potentially fulfill their college science credit in a supported environment.

6900 - BIO TECHNOLOGY

Grades 11, 12 (1 semester)

Prerequisite: Biology

Biotechnology is a semester long science course where students will have the opportunity to explore current areas of research in the intersection of technology and our living world. This course is driven by student research, group work, projects and lab based activities. Students will learn about current advances in a variety of fields including the advancement of genetic engineering using CRISPR, DNA fingerprinting, bacterial transformation, the impact of environmental technology, and making bio-products. Students will also research topics like bioethics and biomedical advances. The science, as well as the course, changes year to year.

SOCIAL STUDIES (1-2 CREDITS)

Students are required to take two credits in Social Studies their 11th grade year either by taking Human Geography (1 semester) or AP Human Geography (full year). Students can also opt to take Elective courses in Social Studies. Students that complete 1 semester of Human Geography will be required to take 1 Social Studies Elective course in 11th or 12th grade.

7200 - HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Grade 11 (1 semester)

Human Geography is a semester course designed to prepare students to be informed, concerned and engaged citizens of the world in which they live. This requires an understanding of the “where” and “why” of people and places. The first quarter content includes the following: the nature of geography as an discipline, geographic skills, demography/population studies, cultural geography and political geography. The second quarter content includes: economic geography, land use, and urban geography. This course satisfies the Minnesota standards in geography.

7250 - AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY:

Grade 11 (full year)

This year-long, advanced-level course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Exam in Human Geography. The class prepares students to be informed, concerned and engaged citizens of the world in which they live by developing their understanding of the “where” and “why” of people and places. The course covers the following content: the nature of geography as an academic discipline, practical geographic skills, geographic technologies, physical geography, demography/population studies, cultural geography, political geography, economic geography, land use and urban geography. It is expected that students who enroll in AP Geography already are proficient in basic geographic skills (map skills, latitude/longitude, etc.) and location/place geography; students should also be familiar with current global issues and cultures. This course satisfies the Minnesota Standards in geography.

7400 - SOCIOLOGY

Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)

Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10

Sociologists seek to understand in a systematic and scientific way the social behavior of human beings and their social arrangements. In this course, core sociological theories and the "nature versus nurture" paradigm are applied to contemporary phenomena such as homelessness, conspicuous consumption (consumerism), deviance, high risk behavior, technological change, artificial "life," ethics, gender/sexual and racial identity, as well as the institutions that give shape and form to today's students' lives. This course is most appropriate for the student interested in sharpening critical analysis, research, and communication skills.

7500- GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Grade 11, 12 (1 semester)

Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10

(Offered 2025-2026)

This introduction to psychology is a topics course in the study of individual human behavior. A broad range of psychological concepts will be covered and students will develop an understanding of psychology as a discipline of scientific study and inquiry. Research methods, major theories of human development, and some issues of abnormal behavior will be taught. General Psychology is offered for students not interested in taking the AP exam, but who have an interest in human thought and behavior and increasing their awareness of the many forces that influence behavior. Student projects and activities will be a significant component of general psychology.

7600 - AP PSYCHOLOGY

Grade 11,12 (full year)

Advanced Placement Psychology actively integrates various activities, student projects, and discussion to help one better understand their own behavior as well as the behavior of others. This course examines both biological and environmental factors that influence mental processes and human behavior. Examples of course topics include abnormal disorders, sensation, perception, hypnosis, memory, personality, and child development. This class is geared toward the college-bound student and is taught in a manner similar to an introductory college psychology course. Part of the second semester includes an emphasis on AP exam preparation.

7700 – ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Grade 11,12 (1 semester)

Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10

(Offered 2025-2026)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to Abnormal Psychology. Broadly, we will study psychological dysfunction that is associated with distress or impaired functioning in a manner that is not typical, or expected, based on cultural and societal norms. Content will be organized in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This course will use an integrative approach toward the study of abnormal psychology including the interaction of biological, developmental, and social factors.

7800 - U.S. TOPICS: HISTORY THROUGH COMICS, 1930s-PRESENT

Grade 11,12 (1 semester)

Prerequisite: To have passed general courses in grades 9-10

This course will look at the history of comics in the United States as a lens to look at major social, political, economic, and cultural changes. How have comics been shaped by other developments in American history? How have comics shaped the history we’re familiar with? How does focusing on comics shift our thinking about US history? Major topics will include: how comics have represented (or not) the changing diversity of the American people, the influence of war and politics on comics, fears about and regulation of comic books, the growth of comics into a multi-media industry.

ELECTIVES (4 CREDITS)

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

8150 - FEMALE FITNESS

Grade: 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)

Prerequisite: Physical Education 9.

This course is designed to get the SAVHS students up and moving and educate them on how to be strong, powerful, and fit. The students will fully understand the connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind after taking this class. Students will understand that working out aerobically and anaerobically, along with proper nutrition, will help them achieve a better way of life. Activities or training in this class may include: Dynamic Flexibility, Cardiovascular-aerobic Training, Strength Training- Anaerobic activities, Circuit Training, Core work, Speed and agility, Yoga, Sports skills, and Games.

8200– FALL SPORT & FITNESS

Grades 10, 11, 12 (1 semester)