THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS GUIDE
THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOLCOURSE OFFERINGS GUIDEThomas Edison High SchoolMission StatementAll students will graduate with the skills necessary to excel in their post-secondary aspirations.Vision StatementThrough innovation and personal empowerment, the Edison community will partner with ourstudents, igniting a passion for life-long learning, instilling the ideals of internationalmindedness, leading our students to succeed at Edison and beyond.BELONG.BELIEVE.BECOME
Thomas Edison High SchoolMinneapolis Public Schools700 22nd Avenue NEMinneapolis, MN 55418Principal: Eryn WarnePhone: 612-668-1300Fax: 612-668-1320TABLE OF CONTENTS9th & 10th Grade Pathway (MYP)p. 211th & 12th Grade Pathwayp. 311th & 12 Grade Pathway (IB)p. 4thth11 & 12 Grade Pathway (Dual Enrollment)p. 5Four Year Plan and Worksheetp. 6Graduation Requirementsp. 7Counseling Departmentp. 8Academic Policiesp. 10-11Academic Programsp. 12Legendp. 14AVIDp. 15Career and Technology Educationp. 16-18Language A (English)p. 19-21Language Acquisition (English Language Learners)p. 22-23Health and Physical Educationp. 24International Baccalaureatep. 25-27Mathematicsp. 28-30Sciencesp. 31-33Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)p. 34-36Special Educationp. 37-40Language B (World Languages)p. 41-42Fine Artsp. 43-46Visual Artp. 43-44Performing Artsp. 45-461
Thomas Edison High School Academic Pathways9th and 10th GradeIB Middle Years Programme:All 9th and 10th grade students participate in the Middle Years Programme. Students take courses to meet Minnesota statestandards and Minneapolis graduation requirements incorporating holistic learning, intercultural awareness and personal reflection. MYP is a rigorous curriculum for all 9th and 10th graders that prepares students for college-prep courses in 11th and 12thgrade.Students build academic skills through challenging, contextualized coursework that relates to their lives.MYP is holistic (8-subject areas, including a World Language for all) and encourages service and interdisciplinaryconnections through broad themes that are infused in all subject areas.MYP is inquiry based and emphasizes student-directed learning.Students will complete a Personal Project during their 10th grade year based on their own passions and curiosities.Below are two sample schedules for 9th or 10th grade students at Edison.Turn to the department pages for specific information about the options for each area of study.9th GradeSchedule Sample 1MYP Language and Literature (English 9)MYP Language Acquisition (Spanish Level 2)MYP Individuals and Societies (Human Geography/African America Studies)MYP Sciences (Physical Science)MYP Mathematics (Intermediate Algebra*)MYP Arts (Concert Choir)MYP Design TechnologySchedule Sample 2MYP Language and Literature (English 9)MYP Language Acquisition (French Level 1)MYP Individuals & Societies (Geography/Chicanx-Latinx Studies or GenderStudies or Ethnic Studies)MYP Sciences (Physical Science)MYP Mathematics (Advanced Algebra)MYP Arts (Beginning Band)MYP Health & Physical EducationSchedule Sample 3 LEEFMYP Language and Literature (English 9)MYP Language Acquisition (French Level 1)MYP Individuals & Societies (Honors Human Geography)MYP Sciences (Physical Science)MYP Mathematics (Advanced Algebra)MYP Arts (Beginning Band)MYP Health & Physical Education10th GradeSchedule Sample 1MYP Language and Literature (English 10)MYP Language Acquisition (Spanish Level 3)MYP Individuals and Societies (US History)MYP Sciences (Biology)MYP Mathematics (Geometry)MYP Arts (Varsity Choir)MYP Health & Physical EducationSchedule Sample 2MYP Language and Literature (English 10)MYP Language Acquisition (French Level 2)MYP Individuals and Societies (US History)MYP Sciences (Biology)MYP Mathematics (IB SL I)MYP Arts (Arts Electives)MYP Design Technology (Design Theory/Adobe Illustrator)Schedule Sample 3 LEEFMYP Language and Literature (English 10)MYP Language Acquisition (French Level 2)MYP Individuals and Societies (US History)MYP Sciences (LEEF Biology)MYP Mathematics (IB SL I)MYP Arts (Arts Electives)MYP Design Technology (Career Seminar)MYP Personal Project LEEF2
Thomas Edison High School Academic Pathways11th and 12th GradeAt Thomas Edison High School, our mission is that all students graduate with the skills necessary to excel in their postsecondary aspirations.We strive to design individual programs, customized to meet the individual passions, curiosities, and needs of ourstudents.Beyond the requirements for graduation from Minneapolis Public Schools, Thomas Edison offers a wide menu of rigorous options toprepare students for the next phase of their lives, whether that be a four year liberal arts college, a two-year degree, a careercertification program, or a transition directly into the workforce.IB HL English LiteratureIB SL/HL FrenchIB SL/HL SpanishIB HL History of the AmericasIB SL/HL Business & ManagementIB SL/HL PhysicsIB SL/HL BiologyIB SL Mathematical StudiesIB SL/HL MathematicsIB Spanish HeritageIB SL/HL Visual ArtIB SL/HL MusicIB Business & ManagementIB Sports & Exercise ScienceU of M College in the Schools: Physics by InquiryU of M College in the Schools: Writing StudioMCTC College Algebra and StatisticsHennepin Technical College Business EntrepreneurshipHennepin Technical College Small Business PlanningAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopBelow is a sample schedule of a student who expects to go to work for her family business after shegraduates from Edison, and eventually may lead it.11th Grade Sample Schedule 1English 11/12Spanish Level 3World HistoryChemistryAdvanced AlgebraPersonal Finance/Business PlanningMicrosoft Office/Adobe Illustrator12th Grade Sample Schedule 1College Prep Writing/U of M CIS Writing StudioU.S. Government/EconomicsPhysicsMCTC College Algebra and Statistics (2 periods)Design CapstoneEntrepreneurship/Business LawBelow is a sample schedule of a student who has decided against pursuing the full IB Diploma, but would like to prepare for a 4-year college whileworking toward a design certificate and continuing in his music ensemble.11th Grade Sample Schedule 212th Grade Sample Schedule 2IB HL English Literature Year 1IB HL English Literature Year 2IB HL History of the Americas Year 1IB HL History of the Americas Year 2ChemistryCollege in the Schools Physics by InquirySL Mathematics Year 1IB SL Mathematics Year 2Varsity ChoirVarsity ChoirDesign Theory/Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustrator/Manufacturing & Design ProcessesOne period of release for PSEO Design CourseOne period of release for PSEO Design CourseBelow is a sample LEEF pathway schedule for a student who expects to pursue ongoing work in service to the sustainability efforts of the greatercommunity and world.11th Grade Sample LEEF Pathway ScheduleEnglish 11/12Spanish Level 3World HistoryLEEF Chemistry or LEEF PhysicsAdvanced AlgebraPersonal Finance/Business PlanningMicrosoft Office/Adobe Illustrator12th Grade Sample LEFF Pathway ScheduleU.S. Government/EconomicsLEEF EASY-PROArt and the EnvironmentIB SpanishEdison Entrepreneurship Academy (English 12,Entrepreneurship, Design Theory)School Day Internship & Work3
Thomas Edison High School Academic Pathways11th and 12th GradeIB Diploma Programme:The IB Diploma Programme is an option for our 11th and 12th grade students. It is an academically challenging and balanced programof education with performance assessments and final examinations that prepare students for success in college and life beyond.Students study subjects from six different discipline groups, maintaining both breadth and depth of study. Students also engage inthree core elements: The extended essay, theory of knowledge, and creativity, action and service. These are central to thephilosophy of the programme.Below is a sample schedule for an IB Diploma candidate at Edison. Turn to the department pages forspecific information about the options for each area of study.11th Grade Sample ScheduleHL English Literature Year 1SL Spanish Acquisition (Level 4)HL History of the Americas Year 1HL Physics Year 1Advanced AlgebraSL Music Year 1Varsity Choir/BandTheory of Knowledge (in Advisory)12th Grade Sample ScheduleHL English Literature Year 2SL Spanish Acquisition (Level 5)HL History of the Americas Year 2HL Physics Year 2SL Mathematical Studies (1 year course)SL Music Year 2Theory of Knowledge (1 semester)Extended Essay Workshop (in Advisory)IB Diploma Requirements-Completion of all required examination components of six IB DP courseso 3 Higher Level (HL) ando 3 Standard Level (SL) Courseso Each course will earn an exam score between 1-7.- 24 Total Exam Points, with at least 12 of them from HL courses.- Satisfactory Completion of the “Core” of the Diploma Programme:o Theory of Knowledge course and exam componentso Independent Extended Essayo Approximately 150 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service and personal reflections.IB Diplomas are awarded in July after high school graduation, once all IB exam scores are tabulated.IB Medallion Requirements-Completion of all required examination components of at least three IBDP courses.Satisfactory Completion of a portion of the “Core” of the DiplomaProgramme:o Theory of Knowledge Course and exam componentso Approximately 75 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service andpersonal reflections.Note: Because IB medallion students will oftenhave fewer IB Diploma Programme courses,there is more opportunity for course flexibility.These students will often choose otheropportunities to supplement their IBcoursework. (e.g. Career and Tech Ed., College inthe Schools, PSEO, advanced Fine Arts electives.)IB Medallions are awarded the week before high school graduation to all medallion students (including full diploma candidates).4
Thomas Edison High School Academic Pathways11th and 12th GradeDual Enrollment Courses & Certifications:Edison collaborates with the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Hennepin TechnicalCollege to create pathways for students to begin college-level certificates while in high school.Earning course credit and certifications can be a great way to enter the competitive job market right after high school, even forstudents who are looking to earn better wages while pursuing a 4-year college degree.Look for the MCTC and University of MN logos alongside course names in this catalog. Those courses are our current DualEnrollment options that can earn an Edison student college credit.5
FOUR-YEAR PLAN AND WORKSHEETStudents and parents are encouraged to use this outline to form a high school program plan. This plan is an example of a generalcollege preparation pathway.FRESHMAN - Yearly Credits 7.336FIRST SEMESTERLanguage A: 09/Literature and CompositionHumanities: Geography/Ethnic Studies/ChicanxLatinx Studies/African American Studies/GenderStudiesPhysical ScienceIntermediate Algebra or GeometryLanguage B: 1st YearArtsCareer & Technical Education, PE/HealthAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.5 0.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668SECOND SEMESTERLanguage A: 09/Literature and CompositionHumanities: Geography/Ethnic Studies/ChicanxLatinx Studies/African American Studies/GenderStudiesPhysical ScienceIntermediate Algebra or GeometryLanguage B: 1st YearArtsCareer & Technical Education, PE/HealthAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.5 0.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668SOPHOMORE - Yearly Credits 7.336FIRST SEMESTERLanguage A: 10Humanities: US HistoryBiologyGeometry/Advanced AlgebraLanguage B: 2nd YearArtsCareer & Technical Education, PE/HealthAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668 SECOND SEMESTERLanguage A: 10Humanities: US HistoryBiologyGeometry/Advanced AlgebraLanguage B: 2nd YearArtsCareer & Technical Education, PE/HealthAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668 JUNIOR - Yearly Credits 7.336FIRST SEMESTERLanguage A: 11/Literature and CompositionHumanities: World HistoryChemistry or PhysicsAdvanced Algebra or Advanced MathematicsLanguage B: 3rd YearArts/Career & Technical Education, PE/Health*Additional Elective Choices/PSEOAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668 SECOND SEMESTERLanguage A: 11/Literature and CompositionHumanities: World HistoryChemistry or PhysicsAdvanced Algebra or Advanced MathematicsLanguage B: 3rd YearArts/Career & Technical Education, PE/Health*Additional Elective Choices/PSEOAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668 SENIOR - Yearly Credits 7.336FIRST SEMESTERLanguage A: 12/English Language and CompositionHumanities: Government or EconomicsAdvanced Science SelectionAdvanced Mathematic SelectionLanguage B: 4th YearArts/Career & Technical Education, PE/HealthAdditional Elective Choices/PSEOAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668 SECOND SEMESTERLanguage A: 12/English Language and CompositionHumanities: Government or EconomicsAdvanced Science SelectionAdvanced Mathematic SelectionLanguage B: 4th YearArts/Career & Technical Education, PE/HealthAdditional Elective Choices/PSEOAdvisoryTotal Credits EarnedCREDITS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.1683.668 SCHEDULE FOR 2018-19Standard 7 period per day schedule, plus AdvisorySemester-long and year-long classesTotal possible credits 7.336 for the year6
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSMY LIFE PLAN (MLP)My Life Plan is a post-secondary planning graduation requirement for the class of 2010 and beyond. In middle school, students willlearn how to make successful transitions, explore careers, and make academic plans based on possible career paths. As 9th and 10thgraders, students take inventories and surveys related to self-exploration, encouraging them to think about their interests,personality, and how these aspects all relate to the world of work. As 11th and 12th graders, students transition to actually formingand executing a plan, ranging from career and college searches to post-secondary and job applications.Students will: learn information about how to make informed decisions about college, career, and work;create a resume for job and college applications;stay on track with credits and get to know their school counselor;search for colleges and scholarships;learn information about going to college . finding a career . succeeding after high school . earning a salary;complete graduation requirements via classroom guidance, and individual planning experiences delivered by the schoolcounselors.MLP GRADUATION REQUIREMENT MILESTONES9th GRADE1. High School Transition2. High School Orientation3. Needs Assessment4. Career Experience5. Resume6. 4 Year Course Plan/Credit Status11th GRADE1. Needs Assessment2. Preliminary Plan for Post-High School3. Career Interest Inventory4. College Research5. 4-year Course Plan/Credit Status10th GRADE1. Needs Assessment2. PLAN Test Interpretation3. My Personality Type4. Career Experience5. 4 Year Course Plan/Credit Status12th GRADE1. College Experience2. Application3. Graduation Review and Approval4. Senior Exit Survey5. Capstone ProjectFOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK: HTTP://GUIDANCE.MPLS.K12.MN.US/MY LIFE PLAN7
COUNSELINGThe counselors at Edison are here to help your student. Our areas of expertise include: academic support career exploration test taking skills study skills stress management personal/social issues college preparation post high school optionsWe advocate for our students and help you, help them stay on track for graduation.Any questions regarding course offerings and programs should be addressed to the Counseling Department.VISION STATEMENTEvery student will acquire the academic, career and personal/social skills to reach their fullest educational potential and successfullymanage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others.MISSION STATEMENTTo provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that addresses the personal/social, academic and careerdevelopment of all of our students.GOALS To foster student achievement for EVERY student.To implement a school counseling program which is data-driven, proactive, prevention-based, developmentally appropriateand supports school improvement.To promote and enhance the learning process for ALL students.9
THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL PROCEDURESCOURSE/SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICYSchedule changes are only accepted during the first week of each Semester. Signatures are NOT needed during the acceptedschedule change period.Schedule changes requested once the term begins must meet one of the following criteria:1. inappropriate placement;2. failed prerequisite;3. medical need; or4. scheduling error.After the first five (5) days of a Semester, any schedule requests MUST meet the following additional criteria:1. requests must be signed by the outgoing teacher/incoming teacher, grade level Administrator, and a parent;2. all ELL class changes must be approved by the ELL Coordinator and ELL Administrator; and3. all students with exceptional and special needs must have approval from the Special Education Coordinator and SpecialEducation Administrator.Schedules will NOT be changed for the following reasons:1. teacher of the class;2. preference of a different hour;3. other students in the class.CREDIT RECOVERY POLICYWhat happens if a student fails a required course?*** Students should always consult with their counselors when choosing credit recovery options to make sure they are registeredfor the correct courses.The following credit makeup programs are available: SCHOOL-DAY ALC CREDIT RECOVERYStudents complete previously failed credits ONLINE through the ALC Credit Recovery Program, during the day. Students areenrolled during the day embedded in their schedule. Students needing to makeup credits should meet with their counselorfor a credit check and to be registered for School-day ALC Credit Recovery. This option is only available for Juniors andSeniors who are more than 4 quarter credits behind. AFTER SCHOOL ALC CREDIT RECOVERYStudents complete previously failed credits ONLINE through the ALC Credit Recovery Program. Students are required to stayafter school for ALC credit makeup two days per week. Students can ONLY take classes they have previously failed. Studentsneeding to makeup credits should meet with their counselor for a credit check and to be registered for After School ALCCredit Recovery. SUMMER SCHOOL/WINTER BREAK ACADEMY/SPRING BREAK ACADEMY ALC CREDIT RECOVERYEdison High School offers winter, spring, and summer school courses both online and/or with classroom instruction.Students can take ANY previously failed course online, but only a select few are offered with classroom instruction.Students needing to makeup credits should meet with their counselor for a credit check and to be registered forwinter/spring/summer School ALC Credit Recovery.10
LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY RELEASE POLICYLate arrival for 1st period or early release for 7th period may be granted for students who have met all of the following criteria:1.2.3.4.The student is a senior (12th grade);The student is “on track” will all credits toward graduation;The student has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.The student has parent/guardian permission.STUDENT AIDE POSITIONS POLICYStudent Aide status may be granted for students who have met all of the following criteria:1.2.3.4.The student is a senior (12th grade);The student is “on track” will all credits toward graduation;The student has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.The student has parent/guardian permission.DECISIONS FOR STUDENT AIDE STATUS IS GRANTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE THOMAS EDISON ADMINISTRATION AND CAN BE REVOKED SHOULD THESTUDENT NOT MAINTAIN CONTINUOUS PROGRESS TOWARD GRADUATION.THOMAS EDISON SCHOLARSHIPS POLICYTHOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL 12TH GRADE STUDENTSThe Edison Scholarship and Memorial Foundation (Edison staff members who are elected to serve as trustees by the entire staff ofThomas Edison High School) are responsible for
MYP Language Acquisition (French Level 1) MYP Individuals & Societies (Geography/Chicanx-Latinx Studies or Gender Studies or Ethnic Studies) MYP Sciences (Physical Science) MYP Mathematics (Advanced Algebra) MYP Arts (Beginning Band) MYP Health & Physical Education Schedule Sample 2
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