College-Level Coursework
MINNESOTA WORLD LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE, BILINGUAL SEALS
Students in grades 10, 11, or 12 have the opportunity to earn a Minnesota World Language Certificate, Bilingual or Multilingual Seal. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize all of our students’ languages as assets. To earn a Certificate or Seal, students must demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking and writing in a language(s) other than English, as well as meet all WHS English Language Art requirements. World Language Certificates and Bilingual/Multilingual Seal awards will be noted in students’ high school transcripts. Students who earn these awards may also earn college credit at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities:
Bilingual Platinum Seal: Proficiency Level = ACTFL Advanced Low, Number of college credits earned = 4 semesters
Bilingual Gold Seal: Proficiency Level = ACTFL Intermediate High, Number of college credits earned = 3 semesters
World Language Proficiency Certificate: Proficiency Level = ACTFL Intermediate Low, Number of college credits earned = 2 semesters
Students who complete an AP Language & Culture Exam automatically earn a Certificate (AP score of 3), Gold Seal (AP score of 4), or Platinum Seal (AP score of 5). No further testing is needed.
Students who do not complete an AP Language & Culture Exam will be provided language testing opportunities at WHS in August, February, and May. Proficiency tests are currently available in the languages of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Thai, & Vietnamese.
WHS encourages ALL students to complete a language proficiency testing opportunity:
Students enrolled in WHS language courses should test in levels 4, 5, and/or AP. Students are encouraged to test at the end of their language learning experience.
Heritage language students are encouraged to test in grades 10, 11, or 12. WHS encourages heritage language students to test in February, with the opportunity to retest their lowest scoring test sections (listening, reading, speaking, writing) in May.
Any student may complete their language proficiency test more than once within a given academic year and/or in grades 10, 11, and 12.
More information can be found at our Wayzata World Language Certificate, Bilingual/Multilingual Seal website.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
CLEP is a program affiliated with the College Board that offers students the opportunity to receive college credit for what they already know. CLEP exams are administered at various testing centers across the county, including one at Wayzata High School.
At Wayzata High School, our CLEP exam program serves as a precursor to our AP Program and allows students to earn College Credit on courses such as College Composition, Introduction to Sociology, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Financial Accounting, Introduction to Business Law and Principles of either Management or Marketing. Students who earn a 1 or 2 on the AP exam also have the option to take the corresponding CLEP exam during the summer.
The purpose of offering CLEP at WHS is not to compete with the AP Program, but to enhance the program by giving students the opportunity to earn college credit in courses that do not have a corresponding AP exam. Students MAY NOT satisfy a prerequisite utilizing the CLEP exam as this is not a “test-out” nor a “test-in” to Advanced Placement.
Why should I consider taking a CLEP exam? CLEP can help you earn 3 or more college credits, save money on tuition, graduate on time, and add flexibility to a degree program.
It is important to note that each college sets its own policy regarding which CLEP exams it will grant credit for and how many credits it will award. For a list of colleges that grant credit for CLEP, visit clep.collegeboard.org/school-policy-search.
Descriptions of CLEP Exams offered at WHS
CLEP exams cover material that students typically encounter during their first two years of college. Many CLEP exams are designed to correspond to one semester courses. Some, however, correspond to one to two years of study. At most colleges, students earn three credits for a one-semester course and six credits for a full-year course. Exams are approximately 90 minutes and consist mainly of multiple-choice questions. Some exams, like College Composition and Spanish with Writing, include an essay section. World Language exams also include listening sections.
Do you have questions about CLEP?
Additional information regarding CLEP exams is available at https://clep.collegeboard.org/pdf/information-test-takers-bulletin.pdf
You can also contact Amy Swenson at amy.swenson@wayzatschools.org or Kathy Leuthner at kathy.leuthner@wayzataschools.org.
advanced placement (ap)
The WHS Advanced Placement (AP) program continues to grow in the variety of courses offered as well as the numbers of students willing to engage in rigorous academic challenges that match their abilities and interests. AP courses are college courses taught by trained WHS teachers on the high school campus. The WHS AP Program at WHS offers numerous courses representing a variety of discipline areas to support 34 different AP exams. The benefits for a student selecting these courses are many:
Provides academic challenge needed to maximize the potential of college-bound students.
Motivates students to improve study habits.
Allows students to excel in their chosen area of interest or strength.
Provides students a chance to earn college credit accepted nationwide without leaving the high school campus.
Rewards achievement.
Fosters leadership qualities in outstanding students.
Permits students to “bank” credit for college graduation while also permitting students to fulfill core requirements or take more advanced courses.
WHS encourages ALL students to take Advanced Placement courses in their areas of strength/interest. Tests are scored on a 1-5 scale, and a score of 3 or above may make the student eligible for credit depending on the individual college or university policy. The AP Program at WHS is highly respected by colleges and universities from around the nation.
If you have questions about AP courses, please contact our AP Coordinator at 763-745-6605. The AP teachers are also available to answer more specific questions about courses. We encourage students who plan to attend a four year college or university to try at least one AP course during their high school career. Weighted grades are used only with AP courses.
AP courses that are offered at WHS include:
Art
Business
English
Mathematics
Music
Science
Social Studies
Technology Education
World Languages and Culture
UMPTYMP
University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP)
Each spring, students can apply to start UMTYMP in the fall, either in Algebra 1 or Calculus 1. It is not possible to start in UMTYMP in Algebra II, Geometry or PreCalculus. Students in grades 7-10 can take the qualifying exam in the spring by contacting MathCEP at the University of MN. Students who have been enrolled in the UMTYMP program in middle school can continue the program in high school or they may wish to transition to the Accelerated or Advanced Placement program at WHS.
Students choosing UMTYMP will not receive a school authorized absence to leave early to get to their UMTYMP class and will be expected to remain in their assigned 4th block class until 3:10 p.m. Transportation to and from the University is the responsibility of the family.
Students may not accelerate graduation through UMTYMP. Students are eligible to earn 16 credits per year, per WPS School Board policy. It is strongly recommended that students participating in UMTYMP register for 14 credits and 2 UMTYMP Holds so that UMTYMP credits will transfer to a student's transcript at the conclusion of the course. Students can meet with their counselor to discuss when it is appropriate for a student to enroll in 16 credits at WHS in addition to UMTYMP. Students wishing to enroll/continue in UMTYMP should select from the following course options. Doing so notifies WHS of your intent. You will still need to complete the registration requirements set by the University of MN for this program.
Students continuing in UMTYMP should enroll in the following UMTYMP Hold options. Students not continuing in UMTYMP should enroll in 0014P - Override Request. Students will be placed in the appropriate math course once transcripts are released from the University of Minnesota in the spring.
001TM1 - UMTYMP Hold (TM 1)
001TM2 - UMTYMP Hold (TM 2)
001TM3 - UMTYMP Hold (TM 3)
001TM4 - UMTYMP Hold (TM 4)
0014P - Override Request
Students who have completed a prerequisite via an alternative path (i.e. UMTYMP, Credit for Learning or Credit by Assessment) and who are unable to request a course in Skyward, should enroll in 0014P - Override Request. Students will be contacted for additional information including the course they wish to take and verification of prerequisite completion.
concurrent enrollment
Concurrent enrollment partnerships provide high school students the opportunity to take college credit-bearing courses. Concurrent enrollment is defined as a dual enrollment courses taught by college-approved high school teachers. Concurrent enrollment partnerships and early college programs successfully transition students from high school to college. [Watch Video]
Students gain exposure to the academic challenges of college while in their supportive high school environment, earning transcripted college credit at the time they successfully pass the course. Concurrent enrollment also facilitates close collaboration between high school teachers and college faculty that fosters alignment of secondary and postsecondary curriculum.
How are Concurrent Enrollment classes Different from AP Classes?
Advanced Placement courses are advanced high school courses where standardized tests are used to assess students’ knowledge at the end of a course. Some colleges and universities will place students out of entry-level courses and/or provide credit-by-exam based on students’ performance on these exams.
Concurrent enrollment courses are credit-bearing college courses. Concurrent students earn a college grade based on multiple and varied assessments throughout a course, not just from one high-stakes test. Concurrent enrollment students earn transcripted college credit at the time they successfully pass the course.
Concurrent Enrollment Courses offered at WHS
713 CM - Advanced Accounting (C) (M), North Hennepin Community College
9992B - Applied Graphics 2 (C) (Compass), North Hennepin Community College
951 S - Advanced Wood Manufacturing (C), Hennepin Technical College
931 - Applied Graphics 2 (C), North Hennepin Community College
9991A, B - Business Management and Economics (C) (Compass), North Hennepin Community College
9993A - Cybersecurity (C) (Compass), Century College
9994A,B - Ecology of Foods and Nutrition (C) (Compass), North Hennepin Community College
734 C - Entrepreneurship (C), North Hennepin Community College
9992A, B - Graphic Communications (C) (Compass), North Hennepin Community College
760 CS - Information Technology - Hardware (C) (S), Hennepin Technical College
761 CS - Information Technology 2 - Software (C) (S), Hennepin Technical College
715 CS - Intermediate Computer Networking (C) (S), North Hennepin Community College
719 CS - Intermediate Computer Programming (C) (S), Hennepin Technical College
866C - Introduction to Education (C), Normandale
722 CM - Personal Financial Literacy (C) (M), North Hennepin Community College
9991A - Principles of Management (C) (Compass), North Hennepin Community College
articulated agreements
An articulation agreement is a formal agreement between two or more educational entities to accept credits in transfer toward a specific academic program.
In order to use the Articulated College Credit a student must attend the specific education institution that the Articulation Agreement has been made with, articulated college credits are not transcripted credits.
Articulated † College Credits at WHS
713 CM - Advanced Accounting † (C) (M)
9992B - Applied Graphics 2 (Compass) †
871 - Advanced Culinary Arts †
913 S - Advanced Home Construction † (S)
737 - Advanced Marketing †
709 - Applied Website Development †
951 - Advanced Wood Manufacturing †
923 - Introduction to Animation †
930 - Applied Graphics 1 †
931 - Applied Graphics 2 †
910 S - Architectural Design 1 † (S)
911 S - Architectural Design 2 † (S)
872 - Baking and Pastry †
415 S - Biomedical Biology – PLTW- † (S)
9991A,B - Business Management and Economics † (Compass)
864 - Child Psychology 2 †
943 S - Civil Engineering/Architecture – PLTW - † (S)
9992A - Composition for College (A) † (Compass)
705 - Digital Information & Computer Applications †
638 - Digital Photography 3: (2-D Art and Design) †
739 - Entertainment Marketing †
734 C - Entrepreneurship (Starting A Business) † (C)
738 - Fashion Merchandising †
912 S - Home Construction and Maintenance † (S)
761 CS - Information Technology 2 - Software † (C) (S)
760 S - Information Technology 1 - Hardware † (S)
861 - Interior Design 1 †
719CS - Intermediate Computer Programming † (C) (S)
711M - Introduction to Accounting † (M)
735 - Introduction to Business †
942 S - Introduction to Engineering Design – PLTW - † (S)
950S - Introduction to Wood Manufacturing † (S)
945S - Metal Manufacturing † (S)
722 CM - Personal Financial Literacy † (C) (M)
952 - Precision (CNC) Wood Manufacturing - † (S)
941 S - Principles of Engineering (POE) – PLTW † (S)
944 S - Software Engineering (AP Computer Science Software Engineering Principles) – PLTW - † (S)
708 - Introduction to Website Design †
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (HTC) PATHWAYS
Juniors and seniors from Wayzata High School are eligible to participate in a wide variety of vocational programs through Hennepin Technical College. Students who select these programs and are accepted by HTC will spend two blocks per day at the college. Most of the classes will meet at the Eden Prairie Campus. Students attending HTC receive 8 credits for the year (four credits per semester). The courses are graded after each term. Bus transportation is provided for students, but students may elect to drive with parental approval. Career Cluster courses are designed to assist students in making career decisions. Hands-on instruction is emphasized. Each course offers students a broad array of information from similar careers within an industry. From here, students could branch off into a major for your college career choice.
[Hennepin West Consortium Career Guide ]
[HTC Application/Enrollment Form]
Class activities will include:
Exposure to equipment and practices representative of current technology
Lab projects designed to “put it all together”
Tours of business and industry
Students will:
Gain an understanding of the opportunities available within the chosen career cluster.
Develop a foundation of technical knowledge and skill development.
Acquire a deeper understanding of each related college major and how it matches your interests, abilities and aspirations.
Earn HTC college credit by satisfactorily completing the course requirements and by obtaining a grade of an A or B.
After successfully completing a related cluster and/or program course, students can continue their education by enrolling in college courses.
Visit https://www.district287.org/schools/hennepin-technical-college/ for more information and to access the Pathways Registration Guide. Pathways Registration Guide
pseO - postsecondary enrollment options
POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION (PSEO) Post Secondary Enrollment Options
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program allows juniors and seniors in high school to take courses, full- or part-time, at liberal arts, community or technical colleges, universities, or non-profit, degree-granting trade schools for both high school and college credit. The program provides students with a greater variety of course offerings and the opportunity to pursue a more challenging study. The tuition, fees, and required textbooks are provided at no cost to students. Sophomores may enroll in a career or technical education course at a Minnesota State college or university if they have attained a passing score or met the 8th grade standard on the 8th grade Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment in reading and meet other course prerequisites or course enrollment standards established by the college. These standards include but are not limited to assessment test scores, program admission or other requirements. Students should see their counselor during registration for detailed information on this program in early spring, prior to the year they would enter the program. Students may not accelerate graduation through PSEO.
Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for PSEO students whose families are at or below the poverty level, as determined by the federal government, to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. Access the PSEO Mileage Reimbursement Program Instructions. If you have any questions regarding the mileage reimbursement for low-income students' participation in the PSEO program, contact Kelly Garvey at 651-582-8524.
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