STEP
SECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Coll Welding Technology I [ STEP only , |
11 , 12 |
C in a high school Tech . Ed class and GPA of 2.5 or above |
concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College ] Coll Welding Technology II : SMAW / GTAW [ STEP only , |
11 , 12 |
Coll Welding Technology I with a grade of C or higher |
concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College ] |
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and a GPA of 2.5 concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College |
Coll Welding Technology III Processes and Blueprint |
11 , 12 |
Coll Welding Technology II with a grade of C or higher |
[ STEP only , concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College ] |
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and a GPA of 2.5 concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College |
TRANSPORTATION CAREERS Coll Advanced Automotive I [ STEP only ] |
11 , 12 |
Automotive Technology I and a GPA of 2.5 |
Coll Advanced Automotive II [ STEP only ] |
11 , 12 |
Advanced Automotive I . GPA of 2.5 [ STEP only } |
Coll Advanced Automotive III [ STEP only ] |
11 , 12 |
Advanced Automotive II . GPA of 2.5 [ STEP only } |
Coll Advanced Automotive IV [ STEP only ] |
11 , 12 |
Advanced Automotive III . GPA of 2.5 [ STEP only , concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College |
Advanced Automotive Summer Internship [ STEP only ] |
12 |
Advanced Automotive IV [ STEP only , concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College |
ENGLISH
English 11 Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 10 Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Research
• Analysis of American literature
• Persuasion
• Analytical essay
• Personal essay Projects , Activities , etc .: Essays and presentations
English 12 Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 11 Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Critical reading of literature and informational texts
• Study of advertising , propaganda , and news bias
• Academic writing
• Research Projects , Activities , etc .: Essays , research , and presentations
MATHEMATICS
Advanced Algebra Prerequisite / Selection Process : Geometry Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Rational Functions
• Transformations
• Modeling with Exponential Functions
• Sequences and Series Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , use of graphing calculator
Statistics and Probability Prerequisite / Selection Process : Geometry or Honors Geometry Intended Audience : Grade 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Using data to draw conclusions and identify trends
• Effects of display distortion and measurement error on the interpretation of data
• Application of theoretical probability to real world problems
Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , use of statistical software and some hands-on activities
SCIENCE
Biology [ Online , PSEO only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Physical Science 9 , Chemistry I , Honors Chemistry I Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Describe cycles and interactions in the natural world
• Understand structure and function of cells
• Understand principles and applications of genetics
• Knowledge of biological change over time
• Understand life processes and diversity of life on Earth
Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Small and large group lecture and lab activities
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies 11 : World History Prerequisite / Selection Process : US History or AP US History Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Study of significant events , people , issues , and perspectives from Africa , Asia , Europe , Latin America , and the Middle East
• A balance of cultural , economic , geographic , political , and social history are presented
• Gain an appreciation and understanding of diverse perspectives
Social Studies 12 : Economics Prerequisite / Selection Process : World History or AP World History Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Concept of scarcity and its impact on choices of individuals , organizations , businesses , and government
• Market structures
• Supply and demand
• Personal Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Global Economy Projects , Activities , etc .: Investigations of public issues , identification of problems and proposed solutions
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