063 - High School English: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 - 12 [Watch Course Video]

Build reading, writing, speaking, research, and grammar skills through essays, speeches, and presentations.

065 - English/Language Arts Strategies 9-10: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 –12

067 - English/Language Arts Strategies 11-12: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 –12

Small-group instruction focused on individual goals in reading, writing, and communication. Technology is integrated into learning.

089 - Applied English & Life Skills: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12 [Course Information Slides]

Small-group, hands-on instruction in reading, writing, life skills, and communication.

Student Testimonials:

• “This is a great class! Great staff.”

• “Lots of fun.”

• “Love VERY much.”

• “I am happy.”

• “It is fun and exciting.”

• “I like this class because the teacher lets me eat snacks.”

• “The teacher makes the assignments 10x better!”

• “I get to know things.”

• “My reading and writing skills are better.”

• “It’s totally awesome.”

• “Applied English Life Skills is a really fun class to be in. We learn a lot about life skills.”

066 - Functional/Life Skills: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12 

Functional life skills support students’ learning of fundamental academics as they apply to living life beyond high school.  Students will be involved in hands-on, real-world learning experiences in the school and community. The program will address the following areas: functional literacy, functional math, communication, home/daily living, jobs and job training, recreation/leisure, and adapted physical education, as well as community instruction.

070 - Essential Strategies for Success 9-10: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12

This course is designed to help students learn and develop executive function skills to promote success across their academic day and life beyond school. Topics include time management, organizational skills, test-taking, note-taking, paraphrasing/summarizing, and related strategies. Students are also supported through weekly goal writing and grade check-ins with the instructor.

074 - Service-Based Learning: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12

Combines introductory employment skills lessons with a rotation of job experiences through Lakers Breakfast Nook.

075 - Post-Secondary Seminar 11-12: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 11 – 12

Post Secondary Seminar is designed to empower students by strengthening executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, study strategies, self-advocacy, self-determination, and transition planning for life after high school. The course emphasizes developing a growth mindset and interpersonal skills needed for success in post-secondary education or training, employment, and independent living, while intentionally integrating the traits of the Portrait of a Wayzata Graduate. A key focus is helping students refine self-advocacy skills, including independently accessing and requesting IEP accommodations and understanding how accommodations are provided after high school. Class time includes direct instruction, discussion, and structured opportunities for students to apply these skills and strategies to their current coursework.

078 - PAES Lab: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12

Hands-on, simulated work environment that assesses job skills and interests across five career areas (Business/Marketing, Computer/Tech, Construction/Industrial, Processing/Production, Consumer/Service) to help build workplace independence, soft skills, and guide post-secondary planning.

083 - Introduction to Employment: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9 – 12

Introduction to Employment serves as one of two starting points for work program participation and prepares learners for supported competitive employment. It covers topics such as seeking and obtaining employment, workplace safety, and what it takes to function as a value-added employee. Upon course completion, students will have developed documents such as a resume and cover letter, interview and communication follow-up scripts, and other job-seeking tools. 

084 - Employment Internship, Community: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 10 – 12 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Employment, preferred age 16+

Using information gathered in Introduction to Employment, students seek, apply for, and interview for competitive employment in the Wayzata community for 1-2 blocks per day, with support from a job coach. Transportation is provided.

088 - Employment Internship, In-House: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 10 – 12

Prerequisite: Introduction to Employment or Service-Based Learning, preferred age 16+

Supported employment (with a job coach) within Wayzata High School in one of three areas: district laundry, Wayzata Cafe’s dish room, and package delivery, where students hone skills they have learned in Intro to Employment or Service-Based Learning. 

064 - Algebra 2/Financial Algebra Strategies: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 11 – 12 [Watch Course Video]

Small-group instruction tailored to individual goals aligned with state standards.

068 - High School Math 9-12:  1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 - 12

Strengthen math skills and apply them to everyday situations using Mindset Mathematics and Dreambox.

069 - Algebra/Geometry Strategies: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 – 10

Small-group instruction focused on individual goals, using technology to support learning.

087 - Applied Math & Life Skills: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12  [Course information slides]

Learn practical math skills for everyday life, including budgeting, problem-solving, and time management.

Our Multilingual Learners program offers courses to students whose primary language is not English and who meet district/state ML program entrance requirements. Courses are designed to support the academic language development of multilingual learners at all levels in all four domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. All ML courses are aligned to WIDA standards.

058 - Multilingual Academic Writing: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12

Strengthen academic writing, grammar, research, and writing process skills.

059 - Multilingual Human Geography: 2 Term / 2 Credits, Grades 9-12

Multilingual Human Geography supports multilingual learners in exploring how people, cultures, economies, and governments interact worldwide. Students study population, migration, culture, urbanization, and globalization while developing academic language skills through maps, data, visuals, and collaborative discussions. The course emphasizes geographic thinking, cultural awareness, and language development for success across disciplines.

060 - Multilingual Economics: 2 Term / 2 Credits, Grade 12

This section of Economics is designed for students who qualify for Multilingual Learner services, or who recently exited from ML and are building background knowledge to engage with social studies courses in the United States. In this course, students will build their English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking with a focus on research and analysis of authentic texts. These skills are applied to examine public policy responses to social and economic problems in the US and abroad. 

061 - Multilingual English/Language Arts: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12

Focus on reading, writing, and communication in English.

062 - Multilingual Newcomer: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12

This course is designed for students whose English language skills are at a level 1, and who are new to the US school system. Students will learn basic English vocabulary and English conversation skills.

071 - Multilingual Learners 1: 4 Terms / 4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12 

This course is designed for multilingual learners whose English language skills are at levels 1-2. The focus of this course is on the four domains of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students work on both academic and conversational English skills. Students will be introduced to the academic language of language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics.

072 - Multilingual Learners 2: 4 Terms / 4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12 

This course is on the four domains of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In this class, students work on the academic language necessary for success in the content-area classrooms. Students will increase proficiency in academic language across language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. Finally, students build critical thinking skills as they read, discuss, and analyze a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts.

073 - Multilingual Learners 3-4: 4 Terms / 4 Credits, Grades 9 – 12 

This course is designed for multilingual learners whose language skills are at levels 3-4. The focus of this course is on the four domains of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In this class, students work on the academic language necessary for success in the content-area classrooms. Students will refine their use of academic language related to language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. Finally, students build critical thinking skills as they read, discuss, and analyze a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts.

077 - Foundational Attributes: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 -12

Foundational attributes support the learner as a whole, direct instruction in social-emotional well-being, academic support, executive functioning, and student behavioral instruction. 

079 - Social Foundations: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 9 -12

Social Foundations provides explicit, structured, and repeated instruction in foundational social and emotional skills. Students develop the abilities necessary for community participation, vocational readiness, and personal well-being.

080 - Social Management 9: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grade 9

081 - Social Management 10: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grade 10

082 - Social Management 11-12: 1-4 Terms / 1-4 Credits, Grades 11-12 

Focus on study skills, organization, social relationships, self-esteem, independent living, job skills, and self-advocacy.

092 - Resource Science/STEM: 2 Terms / 2 Credits, Grades 9-12

This replacement course is designed for students seeking a focused, smaller learning environment. It emphasizes mastery of the scientific method through student-driven, high-interest content. Students will explore real-world scientific topics that impact their immediate community and the global environment, culminating in individual research projects that connect core science concepts to practical relevance.

093 - CTE Seminar: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12

Provides students with opportunities to create and work with their hands using a variety of modalities, while learning the first steps of business creation.

095 - Resource Social Studies: 2 Terms / 2 Credits, Grades 9-12

This replacement course is designed for students seeking a focused, smaller learning environment. It emphasizes mastery of civic responsibilities and social studies content. Students will explore real-world topics that impact their immediate community and the global environment, culminating in individual research projects that connect core social study concepts to practical relevance.

Unified courses bring together general education and special education students in meaningful, collaborative learning experiences. Through shared activities, students build relationships, develop empathy, and learn how diverse strengths collectively contribute to a strong and inclusive community. Courses are typically structured with a 2:1 ratio, where two general education partners work with one special education teammate. General education students enroll in the GE course, while Special Education students enroll in the SE course.

UNIFIED ARTS

867GE – Unified Arts Field Experience: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10–12

In this hands-on course, students collaborate with peers with special needs through engaging visual art and culinary projects. You’ll explore creative expression while learning how to thoughtfully adapt activities to support individual strengths and needs. Alongside the classroom experience, students complete an online curriculum focused on careers in special education. Throughout the term, students build skills in art, cooking, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. This course is an excellent fit for students who enjoy creativity, collaboration, and supporting others in inclusive learning environments.

867SE – Unified Arts: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10–12

This combined General Education and Special Education course offers hands-on learning in both Visual and Culinary Arts. In Visual Arts, students create personal artwork, explore elements and principles of design, and express themselves creatively. In the Culinary Arts program, students participate in food labs that emphasize kitchen safety, independence, and recipe-reading skills while working collaboratively with their peers. Students also practice grocery shopping strategies and learn social etiquette for dining, building confidence, and developing essential life skills in a supportive and inclusive setting.

UNIFIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

043GE – Unified Physical Education Experience: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10–12

This course combines General Education and Adapted Physical Education, offering students the opportunity to enhance their own fitness while supporting others through a diverse range of fun and engaging activities. Students participate in adventure education, outdoor recreation, indoor games, movement activities, fitness training, and Paralympic sports. Throughout the course, students learn how to adapt activities to meet diverse needs, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and inclusive recreation.

043SE – Unified Physical Education: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9–12

Students in general and special education come together to participate in fitness, recreation, and Paralympic sports. The course emphasizes teamwork, inclusion, and adapting activities so everyone can participate and succeed, while promoting healthy movement and social connection.

UNIFIED MUSICAL THEATRE

680GE – Unified Musical Theatre Experience: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9–12 [Watch Course Video]

This course brings general education and special education students together in a collaborative musical theatre experience. Students build strong relationships through effective communication, character development, and rehearsal techniques as they participate in daily warm-ups, improvisation exercises, and performance practice. Students also learn audience etiquette and the importance of supporting one another on stage. The course concludes with a public performance. In Term 1, students participate in the Spotlight Showcase, a variety show celebrating individual and group talents. In Term 2, smaller groups present creative renditions of classic fairy tales, highlighting teamwork and inclusive storytelling.

680SE – Unified Musical Theatre: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9–12

Students collaborate across general and special education in a performance-based musical theatre course that includes acting, singing, rehearsal techniques, and stage presence. The experience culminates in a public performance that celebrates creativity, confidence, and community.

UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS

681GE – Unified Communications: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10–12

This course supports students with and without disabilities as they build strong communication and social skills together. In a welcoming, team-oriented environment, students develop skills in active listening, clear expression, cooperation, empathy, and self-confidence. Through structured conversations, role-playing, group problem-solving, and collaborative projects, students gain practical communication skills they can use in school, at home, and in the community. The course emphasizes respect, understanding, and the value of diverse perspectives while fostering meaningful peer connections.

681SE – Unified Communications: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9–12

Students strengthen their interpersonal and communication skills by partnering with peers in a supportive, collaborative environment. Through structured conversations, role-playing, group problem-solving, and team projects, students develop confidence, empathy, and practical communication skills that foster positive relationships and social success.