Canby High School
Course Offerings
Teacher: Duane Lichy
HORTICULTURE Grades 10-12 1 Credit
This course is offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors. About 60% of the time is devoted to classroom topics and 40% of the time is devoted to shop and laboratory activities. During the Laboratory phase of this class, the student will be assigned to care for many species of plants. Student are encouraged to bring plant material from home to share with the class ad to take plants from to share with their family. During the semester, students will complete a minimum of three landscape designs, completed by hand. Students will also conduct soil tests on soil from home, construct a dish garden/terrarium, perform surveying operations, and design and construct several flower arrangements. It is recommended that students in this class participate in the FFA extra-curricular program to re-enforce and enhance the classroom instruction. *College Credit Offered: 5
AG CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE Grades 10-12 Credit 1
This course is offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors. About 50% of the time is devoted to classroom topics and 50% of the time is devoted to shop and lab activities. During the shop phase of this class students will be applying construction, wiring, concrete, and interior finishing principles to real-life applications. Machinery reconditioning and maintenance will also be integrated in this class. It is recommended that students in this class participate in the FFA extra-curricular program to re-enforce and enhance the classroom instruction. *College Credits Offered: 2 credits
ANIMAL SCIENCE Grades 10-12 1 Credit
This course will investigate scientific concepts relating to the biology of animals. Specific topics will include taxonomy and classification, cell structure and function, biological systems, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, habitat and wildlife management, genetics, reproduction, pathology, modern biotechnology, science of animal products, distribution and adaptation, and selection and evaluation. Laboratory activities will provide opportunities for problem solving through practical applications to learn scientific concepts. Applications to current issues in animals science will also be presented. *College Credit Offered: 3 Credits
EXPLORING AG SCIENCE Grades 9-10 1 Credit
This course is offered to freshman and sophomores. About 66% of the time is devoted to classroom topics and 34% of the time is devoted to shop and lab activities. During the shop phase of this class students will be required to construct on of three possible carpentry projects, Students will also be required to bring tools from home for reconditioning. Various units include plant science, horticulture, animal science, and Ag mechanics. It is recommended that students in this class participate in the FFA extra-curricular program to re-enforce and enhance the classroom instruction.
*These courses have articulation agreements in place with Ridgewater Community and Technical College in Willmar, MN that allows the students to receive high school credit and also receive credit at the post secondary level. To receive this credit the student must complete at least 80% of the post secondary objectives and receive at least a B grade and have the recommendation of the high school instructor.
ADVANCED MECHANICS(2008-2009) Grades 9-12 1Credit
This course is offered to seniors. Approximately 40% of the semester is devoted to classroom topics and 60% of the time is devoted to shop and laboratory exercises. Laboratory experiences include projects in maintenance and repair of power equipment, welding, autobody, and vehicle repair/maintenance. Students must be prepared to provide engines, automobiles, and equipment for laboratory exercises. This course is offered alternating years as is Ag Construction & Maintenance.
Teacher: Evey Anderson
ART I & II (Introduction to Art) Grades 9-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Literary & Arts Creation & Performance
Intro to Art--1st 9 weeks
In this course two-dimensional and three-dimensional art forms will be learned and used. This course will include drawing, water-color painting, oil painting, sculpture (using all available materials), working with permanent-fired clay (hand building and using the potter's wheel) and constructions.
ADVANCED ART (Art III & IV) Grades 12 1 Credit
This course is designed to meet the standard of Career Investigation. This course is for students who have displayed outstanding artistic achievement. The primary focus of this course will be to prepare the student for art education after high school of for an art career. During this course the student will be required to write a paper on an art career and help set up the senior art show.
PHOTO Grades 10-12 1/2 Credit
Photo (Black & White) 1st 9 weeks: during the first 9 weeks the students will study the camera, its parts and functions, the study of film and print paper. The students will learn now to take good quality pictures. Lab experiences include rolling film, developing film and making prints. During the 2nd nine weeks, students will advance in the study of picture taking and dark room printmaking will be conducted. Any student interested in a photography-related career should definitely take this course.
Requirements: Student must have a 35mm camera for the course and pay a $15.00 Photo fee.
Teacher: David Leppke
The accounting sequence of courses is designed as vocational preparation for further business training and as a tool for personal financial management. The business world involves all people through taxes, banking and personal investments; therefore knowledge of accounting contributes to a person's ability to earn a living and manage his/her personal finances regardless of his/her vocational choice.
*ACCOUNTING I Grades 10-12 1 Credit
This course presents the complete accounting cycle for a small business, beginning with recording transactions and finishing with financial statements. The materials will be worked on manually and with microcomputers. The study of general and subsidiary ledgers, payroll activities, and personal income tax form preparation will be a part of this class. The study of special journals, depreciation, notes, and completion of an automated business simulation will be done. Calculators and rulers are needed.
*ACCOUNTING II Grades 10-12 1 Credit
This course is a continuation of Accounting I and its units of study include special journals, depreciation, notes, accrued income and expenses, dividend distribution, departmental accounting and completion of an automated simulation. It is intended for the student whose career plans include administration, accounting, marketing, or other areas of business. Calculators and rulers are needed.
*ACCOUNTING III (Offered during Accounting II) Grade 12 1 Credit
This course is offered as an Independent Study course only with the instructor’s permission. The student must have successfully completed both Accounting I and II. The course continues the Accounting II materials adding management and cost accounting strategies and simulations. Calculators and rulers are needed.
* Denotes a MN West Articulated Course (See information on Articulation on page 28)
BUSINESS LAW/LEADERSHIP Grade10-12 1/2 Credit
Topics covered in Business Law will include ethics, laws for minors, crimes, torts, contracts, and landlord/tenant issues. Students will be able to understand legal terminology and will be better equipped to recognize legal problems.
COMPUTER 9 Grade 9 1 Credit
This course will emphasize the use of IBM PCs and compatibles. The students will be using a variety of software packages with emphasis being placed on Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office is an integrated software package that includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Emphasis will also be given to researching on the Internet, while incorporating business related applications.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Grades 9-12 1 Credit
This course will cover the basic functions of marketing and how those functions are applied to sports and entertainment. Areas covered include college, amateur, and professional sports, the entertainment industry, recreation marketing, developing a marketing plan, and legal issues for sports and entertainment.
Teachers: Dan Lutgen, Sara Hemish
*COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I Grade 10-12 1 Credit
Advanced topics in Microsoft Office will be covered in Computer Applications I. Students will be expected to use all parts of Office with ease and comfort by the end of the semester. Html and Frontpage will be our main focus. Other software will also be used to enhance the student’s application knowledge.
VIDEO PRODUCTION Grade 10-12 ½ Credit
Students will be introduced to the world of digital film and editing. They will master the basic skills of importing, editing, and exporting film using digital technology and iMovie software. Students in this course will be assigned individual video projects as well as creating projects for various school events and organizations.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY I Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Technical Applications
For those of you who are wishing to increase your mechanical skills, improve your logical thinking, and do research in teams or as individuals this is the course for you. Some materials of the course are troubleshooting, set-up, application updating, accessory comparisons, operating systems, networking, disk drive repair, computer repair, etc. of computer systems.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY II Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Advanced Technology I
Students in this course will be participating in the A+ Certification Training Program that is used in Industry to train computer technicians. This certification, if obtained through multiple tests at another location, enables the student to enter the workforce as an entry level computer technician. Students will also work to maintain the various computer platforms that the school has in the district.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSES
Teacher: Judy Dillon
INTRODUCTION TO FACS (FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE) Grades 9-11 1 Credit
In this class you will work with basic food preparation, nutrition, and independent living skills. Most activities will involve "hands-on" techniques. The activities include: labs, computer usage, field trips, and guest speakers.
FAMILY & CHILD CARE Grades 10-12 1 Credit
What has happened to the family today? Can you survive in a married or single life style? Topics include:
-partner selection
-value of marriage and different life styles found in society
-marriage problems
-sexual issues
-prenatal development
-parenting skills
-special speakers and field trips
Learn skills about caring for younger children. Explore the realities of parenting and the real world of babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Childcare is the second most demanded job in the working force. Learn what a day care provider does. Guest speakers, "Play School", field trips and observations of all ages will be conducted as part of the learning experience.
BASIC LIVING Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Personal Images--1st 9 weeks
"Hands-on" class. Individualized projects dealing with you. Improve yourself through proper clothing styles and maintenance, wardrobe planning and career exploring. Use computer and advanced sewing equipment.
On Your Own--2nd 9 weeks
What will the future be when you are living independently. A basic FACS class. Learn how to afford a car, have a healthy body, get along with your peers, how to get a job, budget your money and what rights and responsibilities you have. Guest speakers, field trips, labs and "hands-on" activities will be part of the class.
FOOD SERVICE OCCUPATIONS (All Year) Grades 11-12 2 Credits
Graduation Standards: 1) Occupational Experience; 2) Business Management
This is a "hands on" class that introduces you to the different worlds of the food industry. This class is usually taken for the full year. Learn how to prepare food for the public, cater food, manage food establishments, and specialize. Material will be covered by LABS, guest speakers, field trips, shadowing different food establishments and by opening a mock restaurant the second semester. Working in a food establishment in the area is a possible opportunity.
FACS ENTERPRISE Grades 9-10 1/2 Credit
Learn the techniques on how to develop a business. This is a hands-on class using an embroidery machine where you will make a product and then sell it.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COURSES
Teachers: Duane Lichy & Dan Lutgen
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL ED TECHNOLOGY Grades 9-10 1 Credit
This is an introductory course for students who have not had any Industrial Education courses since grade 8. The purpose of this course is to gain knowledge and skills in a variety of areas so that the student will be prepared to take the more advanced Industrial Education courses such as Furniture & Cabinetmaking I & II.
FURNITURE & CABINET CONSTRUCTION Grades 10-12 1 Credit
The principles and procedures of furniture construction and cabinet making are taught in this class. Planning and the developments of working drawings along with the study of good design practices are covered early in the course. Correct tool and machine use and shop safety are stressed along with improving problem solving skills. Students will select, design, and construct a suitable project. Students can expect a considerable cost for materials used.
CADD/CONSTRUCTION Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Students who take the course should have basic drafting skills, good math skills, and be able to research different ideas and follow through with their ideas. This exploratory course is for students who enjoy working with original designs, and using creative problem solving techniques. Class size is limited.
1st 9 Weeks:
Students will be able to work on a CADD program using features of the application and the language used in the drafting industry.
2nd 9 Weeks:
Students will design and construct a structure for real-life use. The structure will be designed in the first part of the semester. Designing material usage, and machine safety will be stressed in this part of the course.
INTRO TO CADD Grades 9-10 1/2 Credit
Students in this course will be exposed to multi-view drawing, floor plans, isometric drawing, and the design process of pattern making as it pertains to industry. Students will be using a CAD program such as Auto Cadd LT.
Teachers: Jeanie Anderson, Gaye Winter, and Barrie Citrowske
ENGLISH 9 Grade 9 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Inquiry: Research Process
This class will focus on basic writing skills needed to pass the Basic Skills Writing test. Students will practice writing the five-paragraph essay. This writing skill will be used to complete the Inquiry standard, ultimately a research paper on a Greek mythological character. Incorporated with writing practice, there will be some short story, novel, and drama study to increase comprehension skills and literature knowledge.
ENGLISH 10 Grade 10 1 Credit
English at the 10th grade level will incorporate curriculum units to enhance student skills in the four whole-language areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
ENGLISH 11 Grade 11 1 Credit
American literature study forms the curriculum core of English 11—a requirement and Graduation Standard for graduates of Canby High School. Students will explore major American literary themes, their historical context, and their influence on American thought. Americas’ multicultural, ethnically rich heritage will be examined through samplings of American authors and genres.
ENGLISH 12 Grade 12 1 Credit
Academic writing forms the curriculum core in English 12, a requirement for graduation from Canby High School. Students will 1) build awareness of and apply writing strategies needed for composition at an advanced level with emphasis on the essay; 2) practice reading strategies needed for academic purposes; and 3) review grammar and usage with emphasis on rhetorical purpose.
ENGLISH & WRITING PREP Grades 9-12 1/2 Credit
This class is designed to provide additional skill-building to students who have not passed the MN state-mandated Reading OR Written Composition Test.
Teacher: Barrie Citrowske
ADVANCED COMPOSITION Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Using the text Fan the Deck, as a guide, students will learn more sophisticated writing skills, enabling them to write at least eight different kinds of papers. Proficient basic writing skills and a strong interest in improving those skills are imperative.
COMMUNICATIONS Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Public Speaking
Because the importance of communication is increasing in every occupation, this course teaches the process of communication, listening skills, interpersonal communication, and applies communication as a life skill. Students are equipped to gain confidence, use effective language, and practice methods of delivering speeches. The student will prepare and deliver various types of speeches including: to inform, to demonstrate, to entertain, to complain, to motivate, and to persuade. Students will apply the life skills of communication in activities such as a letter of application, a resume and a job interview. Students will also explore and experience other applications of communication skills through parliamentary procedure, discussion, and debate.
*FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
This is a 3 credit class from SSU, which is taught in conjunction with Communications at Canby High School. This course is open only to 11th and 12th graders upon instructor approval.
*Denotes a dual high school credit and Southwest State University College Credit. (See page 28 for more information on Dual Credit).
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Grades 10-12 1 Credit
With the current trend of making books into movies, this class tries to give the student the tools to compare and contrast books and movies. It is not a class to make the student a critic but more to make the student see different perspectives from classmates, authors, directors, and film and literary critics, than take all that information and write, compare, and contrast papers around the experience.
CREATIVE WRITING Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Students engage in various creative writing activities including: Sim-city (where students write and create every aspect of their own town with road maps, characters, and situations that interact through each others’ stories), various styles of poetry and music lyrics, fractured fairy tales, comic strips, a “Fool’s Gold” newsletter, and “friend and family” art projects. Literary aspects of writing are studied to enhance writing capabilities and to expose students to a wide genre of creative writing.
FILM STUDY Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Students will study the history of American film from the 1890s to 1990s, focusing on the complex relationship between American film and American national identity. Exploration will include such topics as the experience of moviegoing; the nature of Hollywood story telling; and the roles played by the studio system, the star system, and film genres.
MAKING MAGAZINES Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Students will study the development of magazines in the U.S.; analyze various magazine formats, purposes and audiences; examine “Zines” (magazines published on the Web); contribute an article for publication in a magazine of choice; and, as a class, create an original magazine.
MAKING MEANING: A Multi-Text Approach Grades 11-12 1/2 Credit
This mini is devoted to the skills of READING and COMPREHENDING, using a variety of TEXTS, built around a common theme. Though the main text is often a novel (young adult and/or adult), other texts are explored, such as film, plays, poems, dictionaries, artwork, cartoons, Internet, etc. Students read aloud, annotate and discuss the reading, work new vocabulary, write responses, make connections, etc., on a DAILY BASIS. Because this class is a skill-building course like Band, Choir, or Fitness, where students "work-out" everyday, attendance is critical to success.
THEATER ARTS Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Theater arts class is the study of drama from its written form to the play in production. After the analysis of a play, many hands-on projects will be completed such as set and costume design, set building, acting, and directing. The end product of theater arts is a play chosen by the class for production.
Teachers: Jim Schmidt, and Perry Fink
ALGEBRA I Grades 9-12 1 Credit
The study of Algebra I is needed as the basis of the study of all other pre-college courses in mathematics. Topics to be covered are variables, formulas, commutative property, associative property, distributive property, integers, and linear equations. Also inequalities, factoring, solving quadratic equations by factoring, rational expressions, graphing, systems of equations, functions, relations, and the real numbers will be covered during this course.
ALGEBRA II Grades 10-12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.
Algebra II is a continuation of the foundations of Algebra I. It is also needed as the basis of the study of other pre-college courses in mathematics. Topics will include: a review of Algebra I; the study to derive, solve and use the quadratic formula; rational numbers and rational expressions; complex numbers and how they work with the quadratic formula; coordinate geometry; solving linear equations by using several methods; and conic sections. If we have time at the end of the year we will discuss progressions, series, and binomial expansions.
*COLLEGE ALGEBRA Grades 11-12 1 Credit
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALGEBRA 11.
This class will be a continuation of Algebra 2. Strongly recommended for college-bound students. College credit available through SMSU Challenge Program.
GEOMETRY Grades 9-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Shape, Space & Measurement
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Geometry is a course designed primarily to teach the student how to reason and to appreciate the various geometric forms found in nature and in the works of man. The course is designed to help you understand the basic structure of geometry, develop powers of spatial visualization and learn to use and apply deductive reasoning in both mathematical and non-mathematical situations. The course is open to students who have completed Algebra I.
TRIGONOMETRY/ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Math Research
Prerequisite: Algebra I and II ****Recommended: Geometry
The course will cover the trigonometric functions of right triangles and the unit circle; an introduction to polar coordinates and radians; points, lines, and conic sections of parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbola. The course is intended for students pursuing careers in science/math related fields such as engineering, electronics, drafting, medicine or any vocation requiring advanced mathematics.
CALCULUS (ADVANCED TOPICS) Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Patterns & Discrete Functions
Prerequisite: Trigonometry ****Recommended: Geometry
This course will include the theory of equations and the study of limits, sequences, series, vectors, matrices and probability. The course focus will be on differentiation and integration and is intended for students pursuing math/science-related careers, such as engineering, electronics, and computer science.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS Grades 9-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standard: Shape, Space & Measurement
Applied math is designed for all students who want to increase their knowledge of general math concepts. Areas covered include work with fractions, integers, percents, decimals, geometry, estimation, and consumer applications.
LIFE SKILLS MATH Grades 9-12 1 Credit
Graduation Standards: 1) Chance & Data Handling; 2) Math Research
Students will apply mathematics to everyday situations that all adults will encounter. Topics include: shopping, a house mortgage, options of buying a car, balancing a checkbook, investment options, insurances, taxes, and planning a vacation. The course will end with keeping a budget, while making tough choices.
Teachers: Donna Anderson and Tim Eckhart
CHOIR (All Year) Grades 9-12 1 Credit
This is a group of students in grades 9-12. The choir will perform several times throughout the year. In the fall, the major performance is the musical. The choir will participate in large and small group contests in accordance to meeting a fine arts standard. Opportunities may be available for groups or individuals to participate in festivals. Lessons are available for choir members. Students accepted into the concert choir will be required to purchase white tux shirts, black slacks, black socks, and black shoes. The directors will assist with the purchasing of shirts (approximately $20.00). There is a participation fee for choir.
BAND Grades 7-12 1 Credit
The band will perform several times throughout the year. This will include a two week marching band camp in August to prepare for fall marching. The band will also perform at athletic events and perform in 3 or more concerts. The band will participate in large and small group contests in accordance to meeting a fine arts standard. Lessons are required for junior high students, and available for Concert band members.
Concert attire for the band is as follows; Junior High, boys khaki pants and a button down shirt, girls, a nice dress, skirt and top, or dress pants; Senior High, boys, black pants, socks, dress shoes and a white shirt and tie, girls should have a black dress or black outfit. There is a participation fee for 9-12 band.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH COURSES
Teachers: Bev Larson, Carol Gorder
LIFE TIME SPORT (PE 11 & 12) Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Includes individual and team sports. Lifetime sport meets every day. Activities include: softball, soccer, flag football, basketball, golf, badminton, tennis, bowling, weight lifting, physical fitness, and misc. activities.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 10 Grade10 1/2 Credit
This class meets every other week opposite Health 10. Units that will be covered include the following: Speed ball, soccer, tennis, flag football, volleyball, badminton, basketball, softball, bowling, fitness, weightlifting and misc. games. Fitness testing will also be administered. Health meets every other day opposite Physical Education 10. This course involves discussions concerning various forms of physical activities, which will develop a healthy individual; included are types of team and individual sports. Equally as important are the studies of fatigue and rest, nutrition and diets, respiration and digestion, the heart and circulatory system, infectious diseases and immunities, chronic disorders such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, etc., alcohol and drug abuse, first aid and safety.
Teachers: Laurie Kallhoff, Ryan Arndt, and Vicky Kuchta
SCIENCE 9 Grade 9 1 Credit
Science 9 is required for all 9th grade students. We start with a study of the scientific method and the Grad Standard, Controlled Experiments. We continue with a preview of Chemistry and Physics concepts with the Grad Standard, Physical Systems and conclude with the High Standard of History of Science.
BIOLOGY Grade 10 1 Credit
Biology is a study of living things and is required of all 10th graders. This course covers a wide range of topics which include: Studies of all five Kingdoms, Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plants and Animals. Studies will also include genetics, respiration, photosynthesis, cell structure, reproduction and environmental relationships.
ADVANCED BIOLOGY Grades 11-12 1 Credit
PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BIOLOGY
Advanced Biology is an upper level course focusing on topics for college preparation in Biology. Studies will include: body systems, comparative study of animal anatomy and various other current life science issues. Students will also have the opportunity to explore science-related careers. Advanced Biology is a college preparation course for those with the intention of pursuing a science-related career.
EARTH STUDIES Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Earth Studies is a high school level class designed to give students an opportunity to study a variety of topics not traditionally included in science. General topics of study will be geology, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography. Specific projects done will involve light and illusion, constellations, gemstones, natural disasters, our weather, sand sculpturing, plus others. Students will utilize information available to them from library references, the internet, and direct measurements. Projects will be hand-on and encourage individual creativity.
MECHANICAL SCIENCE Grade 9-10 1/2 Credit
The course will be include hand-on experience and experiments with everything from simple machines to the complexity or airplanes. The course may include field trips to area attractions and possible studies of alternative energy sources. The course is designed for those students who do not plan to continue in the areas of science.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Grades 11-12 1 Credit
PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY. Students will work in the following areas: ornithology, zoology, ecology, botany and environmental issues. The focus of study will be determined according to seasonal changes. Students will study relationships between plants, animals and environment. They will prepare a project dealing with an environmental issue. Observation and collection of specimens will also help students to understand various environmental relationships. Students will also read an environmental book, articles and papers.
FORENSIC SCIENCE Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Forensic science is a study and exploration analyzing various crime scenes. Students have an opportunity to solve crime scenes by carious methods and utilizing topics in Biology, chemistry, physics, archaeology, anthropology. Students also have a chance to view film articles on crime scenes and explore the history of Forensics.
PHYSICS Grades 11-12 1 Credit
PREREQUISITE: GEOMETRY and/or be currently enrolled in TRIGONOMETRY. This is a course designed to give students the opportunity to think independently, constructively, logically, and practically. Physics is a laboratory-oriented course. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, waves, light, sound, and electricity. A scientific calculator is an essential item to simplify all mathematical operations and is required for the course. A TI-83+ graphing calculator is recommended.
ADVANCED PHYSICS Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of physics
This class will continue the studies began in Physics. it will include optics, Mechanics, Electricity, Sound, and Nuclear Physics. ** Possible college credits available
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CHEMISTRY Grades 11-12 1 Credit
Chemistry consists of a study of the composition of matter; including concepts of atomic theory, structures and properties of matter, organic and inorganic bonding, periodicity, solutions chemistry, chemical reactions, and interactions of energy and matter. Students will design and conduct their own experiments. A scientific calculator is required to simplify the mathematics in this course. A TI-83+ graphing calculator is recommended.
ADVANCED CHEMISTRY Grade 12 1 Credit
This course is open to seniors who have had chemistry as juniors. A scientific calculator is required. This course will be a continuation and an expansion of the materials covered in Chemistry. Topics will include: chemistry of metals and nonmetals, organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and electro chemistry.
**Possible college credits available. See instructor for more details.
Teachers: Ben Miska, Scott Snobl, and Carol Gorder
CIVICS 9 Grade 9 1 Credit
Graduation Standards: 1) Diverse perspectives; 2) Personal/Family Financial Management
Required for all 9th grade students. The study of the duties, rights, and responsibilities of a citizen. We will deal with our political heritage and government, our society and values and the meaning of citizenship. We will also look at the Constitution, local government policy and leadership and a unit on criminal, civil and juvenile justice system. Included is a trip to a prison, a Minnesota standard on the Constitution and a project on a family budget.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades 10 1 Credit
Required for all 10th grade students. This course will concentrate on the Eastern Hemisphere. We will explore the countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Students should learn the vocabulary and develop the observation and investigation skills of geography. The should learn to use geographic tools to record and organize geographic information. Major emphasis will be placed on the five themes of geography. These five themes are location, place, movement, regions, and human environment influences where cultures develop (cultural Hearths) and how cultural traits spread (cultural diffusion).
MODERN AMERICAN HISTORY Grade 11 1 Credit
Required for all 11th grade students. This course will include 20th and 21st centuries. Major emphasis will e placed on the five themes of history. The themes are economic, political, social, culture, and technology. Students will obtain a strong sense of how past action affect the present and our current actions would affect the future, then they may be more thoughtful about their decisions. They will also understand how bias, perspective and values influence the information they receive, and then they may view the media with a more critical eye. History actually becomes more than a collection of dates, names and events, students will actually understand its importance.
*AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS Grade 12 1 Credit
Required of all seniors. The first part of the course consists of 9 weeks of understanding the foundations, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizenship. The students will be developing action plans for influencing policy, observing various governmental groups that advise and set policy, and creating an information guide for citizen participation in a government process. The second part of the course consists of 9 weeks of understanding how individuals, households, businesses, and governments use scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants and needs. We will be studying both microeconomics theories and apply them to practical situations. Throughout the course we will study and analyze many forms of media and technology.
**Possible college credits available, see instructor for more details.
*PSYCHOLOGY Grades 11-12 1/2credit
This class will look at the general interest in psychology. Areas that are covered: sensation, perception, state of awareness, learning, memory, personality and social issues. **Possible college credits available, see instructor for more details.
*SOCIOLGY Grades 11-12 1/2 Credit
Two major categories: Social problems, and Community life/culture, with basic concepts and research in the following sociology areas: Sociology origins, culture social structure, socialization, deviance and social control, racial/ethnic and gender inequality, collective behavior, and social change. **Possible college credits available, see instructor for more details.
THE EDGE-Building Future Champions Grades 10-12 1/2 Credit
This course is designed to prepare you for success in your future. Strategies and techniques will be presented that will allow you to be a CHAMPION at whatever you desire. This course will challenge you to examine your personal goals and build a path to reaching them.
HISTORICAL STUDY Grades 10-12 1/2 Credit
This course will explore Vietnam and Holocaust eras and the impact on people, places, and ideas. Multiple perspectives will be emphasized in each era.
WEB HISTORY Grades 11-12 1/2 Credit
Students will maintain and research data on Canby and its history.
Teacher: Konnie Anderson
The world language department strongly suggests the student and parent/guardian consider the following criteria for the student to be successful in a foreign language: (1) student should be obtaining a "C" average in the native language of English; (2) wait until they have time in their schedule to take the 1st and 2nd year in sequence; and (3) have a "C" average in the preceding foreign language course in order to take the next course.
SPANISH I Grades 10-12 1 Credit
The student will be exposed to the Spanish Language through an introduction to the fundamentals of all four language skills; reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Special emphasis will be placed on communication through listening activities, oral discussion, and dialogs. In order to take Spanish II, III, or IV a "C" average is highly recommended in the preceding course.
SPANISH II Grades 10-12 1 Credit
PREREQUISITE: SPANISH I.
An emphasis will be placed on a review of grammar and composition skills to increase proficiency. We will review vocabulary and introduce some new verb tenses, vocabulary, and grammar. Special emphasis throughout this course will be placed on increasing communicative ability. The students will also view a number of films about historical Hispanic events, discuss, and research them.
SPANISH III Grades 11-12 1 Credit
PREREQUISITE: SPANISH II.
During the first quarter, we will focus on reviewing grammar and improving listening and oral communication skills through different listening activities and daily oral discussions about current events and general things going on in school. By the second quarter, students should be able to communicate effectively in the language. At this time we should be able to discuss the more cultural aspects to learning a language.
SIGN LANGUAGE (See information under ITV Courses heading p. 27)
VOCATIONAL & EMPLOYABILITY COURSES
The following classes will be offered outside the regular school day to Juniors and Seniors. These classes are open to all Juniors and Seniors; however, the student’s behavior and attendance will play a part in whether the student is or is not allowed in the class.
Youth/Community Service Class (Grades 11 & 12)
If a student wishes to be considered for our Youth Service program the following must be completed.
3. A letter from the business or teacher you wish to work with accepting you as a candidate for Youth Service This letter must include what your responsibilities will be and what duties you will be performing.
4. A certain amount of time during the semester will need to be utilized for community service project(s). Community service projects can include but are not limited to visiting or helping the elderly, cleaning a community area, working at a community facility, or working with your religious organization.
5. A grade of Pass or Fail will be used.
7. The administration reserves the right to deny anyone an academic assistantship or youth service position.
If you wish to continue in your pursuit of taking this class a typed letter of application will need to be in the high school office by 1st Friday of September and for second semester: the 1st Friday of January.
Address the letter to:
Youth/Community Service
Canby High School
Canby, MN 56220
Academic Assistants (Grades 11 & 12)
MINNESOTA WEST CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH CANBY HIGH SCHOOL
*GENERAL AUTO I Grades 11-12 1 Credit
General auto service and trade knowledge.
*GENERAL AUTO II
Grades 11-12 1 CreditConventional automotive and light truck transmission.
*Diesel Technology Grades 11-12 1 Credit
General diesel technology service and trade knowledge.
* Denotes a MN West Articulated Course (See information on Articulation on page 28)
ITV stands for Interactive Television. Courses are basically taught via the television. The human aspect of having a teacher physically teach the class is missing and yet the students are provided opportunities to take classes our schedule does not provide. The following are potential course offerings at Canby High School and MN West – Canby Campus
Canby High School
*College Psychology 101 *College Psychology 102
Sign Language I, II Sign Language III, IV
There will be other possible ITV course offered. These will be announced at a later date.
*Denotes college credit issued by Southwest State University
MN West - Canby Campus
The ITV courses offered at MN West - Canby Campus are college general requirement courses. Contact your CHS counselor next fall for more information.