Dual Enrollment (College Credit Options)

Dual enrollment allows students in high school to earn both high school and college credit. Minnetonka High School encourages students to challenge themselves with advanced coursework. There are a number of ways to participate in Dual Enrollment options, which can be reviewed on Understanding Minnesota's Dual Credit Programs; opportunities for Minnetonka students are also outlined below.

Advanced Placement (AP)

College in the Schools (CIS/CITS)

CIS/CITS courses at Minnetonka High School are set up by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (CIS) or the University of Minnesota Duluth (CITS) for students to take university classes while in high school. These courses are taught at Minnetonka and not on the college campuses. MHS CIS/CITS teachers must have exceptional qualifications and undergo specialized training to teach these courses.

Earn University Credit:
Students who enroll in a CIS/CITS class and meet minimum requirements are eligible to start their U of M or UMD university transcript and earn college credits while still in high school. Minimum requirements are different for each CIS/CITS class. To earn college credit, students must officially enroll at the U of M or UMD during the college registration process in the fall. This grade requirement ensures that students meet the university's material mastery standards. Students can take MHS CIS/CITS classes and not opt to register for college credit.

Academic Standards:
Students in CIS/CITS courses are subject to the academic policies of the University of Minnesota or UMD. As these policies are less flexible than those at Minnetonka High School, parents and students are strongly recommended to review these policies on the University of Minnesota CIS and the University of Minnesota Duluth CITS website.

Earn Weighted MHS Grade:
Students must officially sign up for U of M or UMD credit and receive a minimum grade of C- or better to qualify for a weighted MHS grade. This weighted grade reflects the advanced nature of the coursework and can positively impact a student's GPA. It is important to note that the weighted grade is contingent upon meeting the University's grade threshold.

Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment courses are college courses offered at the high school, in partnership with a college or university, and are taught by a high school teacher. There is no cost to the student to participate in these classes.

Further details can also be found on the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) website. Please connect with your school counselor, or the Advanced Learning Coordinator, for more information.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

PSEO allows students in grades 10 (1 course for CTE courses only), 11 and 12 to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school through enrollment in and successful completion of college courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. PSEO is located on a college campus and classes are taught by college professors. There is no cost to the student to participate in these classes.

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Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Course Listing

To filter courses by grade level, please type your grade (Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12) into the search bar above and click "search."

CIS Intro to Computing Systems

Course: #6522
Course: #6524
Grade(s) offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: Earned a B+ or better in Algebra II or is concurrently enrolled in Algebra II and earned a B+ or better in the preceding math course. Previously taken one of the following courses at MHS: Programming in Python, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A Preferred prerequisites: Knowledge in programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++

This course aims to introduce students to programming concepts applicable to a wide range of computer programming languages.

College Algebra

Course: #4056, S1
Course: #4058, S2
Grade(s) Offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Students who successfully complete the course with a C- or better and follow the proper steps may be eligible to earn dual credit through a local community college.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Higher Algebra or Honors Higher Algebra

This is a college-level algebra course that emphasizes properties of functions and their graphs. Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are covered.

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Design + Marketing (VANTAGE)

Course: #V104
Grades Offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
MHS Credits: 2.0

CIS Creative Problem Solving (1.0 art credit - weighted)
Marketing I & II (1.0 business elective credit)

College Credits: 3.0

CIS Creative Problem Solving (3.0 CIS University of Minnesota credits)

Prerequisites: Interest in marketing and graphic design.

In this course, students will learn about what it takes to be successful in the design and marketing fields. They will master graphic design software, layout and presentation apps, and produce work for print and online environments. At the same time, students learn about marketing principles that influence firm performance in the marketplace.

Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

Course: #4052, S1
Course: #4054, S2
Grade(s) offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: Multivariable Calculus

Interested in taking calculus to the next level? Differential equations are used to solve rate equations. Apply DQ equations to skydiving, corporate take-overs, hunting and roller coaster design.

International Relations (VANTAGE)

Course: #V800
Grade offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
MHS Credits: 2.0

IB Global Politics SL* (1.0 social studies credit - weighted)
CIS College Writing (1.0 English credit - weighted)

College Credits: 3.0

CIS College Writing (3.0 University of Minnesota Duluth credits)

*This is a year-long social studies elective course which can be applied to the required 12th-grade social studies credit.
**Students who have already completed IB Global Politics in Spanish are NOT eligible for this strand.

International Relations is an introductory course on international politics and the relations between actors in the global political system. The overarching goal of this course is for students to critically engage with diverse and opposing perspectives to better understand the changing world and their role as citizens.

Multivariable Calculus

Course: #4048, S1
Course: #4050, S2
Grades Offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Students who successfully complete the course with a C- or better and follow the proper steps may be eligible to earn dual credit through a local community college.
Prerequisites: AP Calculus BC Semester 1 and 2; Passing score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP BC exam or IB Mathematics AA HL Year 2

This third semester college calculus course includes differential and integral calculus in two or more variables.