If you're looking for a rigorous, college-level course of study, community camaraderie and potential college credit, you'll find it all in the full IB Diploma Programme at Minnetonka High School; if not interested in pursuing the full IB Diploma Program, students can take individual IB courses. IB is ideally suited for motivated students who enjoy delving deeper into concepts and considering their global implications. IB students share a well-rounded academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding and exposure to diverse viewpoints.
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Course: #IB524, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB525, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB526, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB527, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 2 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None
IB Ab Initio is a highly rigorous two-year program. It is designed to give students with little or no prior French language experience IB language acquisition credit.
Course: #IB534, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB535, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB536, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB537, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 2 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None
IB Ab Initio is a highly rigorous two-year program. It is designed to give students with little or no prior German language experience IB language acquisition credit.
Course: #IB544, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB545, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB546, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB547, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 2.0 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
IB Ab Initio is a highly rigorous two-year program. It is designed to give students with little or no prior Spanish language experience IB language acquisition credit.
IB Biology SL & IB Biology HL
SL Course: #IB300, S1
SL Course: #IB302, S2
HL Course: #IB304, S1
HL Course: #IB306, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 (Each Year)
Prerequisites: Chemistry or Chemistry Honors for IB Biology SL course; IB Biology SL for IB Biology HL course
IB Biology SL will concentrate on cell biology, biochemistry, DNA and biotechnology, genetics, and evolution.
Course: #IB652, S1
Course: #IB653, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: AP Computer Science A
This course will allow students to become aware of how computer scientists work and communicate with each other and with other stakeholders in the successful development and implementation of IT solutions.
Course: #IB650, S1
Course: #IB651, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester), 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: C or better in Higher Algebra, Higher Algebra Honors, or Instructor’s permission.
Preferred prerequisites: knowledge in programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++
This course will allow students to become aware of how computer scientists work and communicate with each other and with other stakeholders in the successful development and implementation of IT solutions.
Course: #IB212, S1
Course: #IB214, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: None
This one-year course covers macroeconomics and microeconomics as well as development and international economics.
Course: #IB522, S1
Course: #IB523, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: IB French SL
IB French HL is the second year of study following SL. Students will continue to study of a variety of topics, including: cultural leisure activities, holidays, festivals, and traditions.
Course: #IB520, S1
Course: #IB521, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: French III Honors
In IB French SL, students will make connections to their lives and to the products, practices, and perspectives of French-speaking cultures.
Course: #IB532, S1
Course: #IB533, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: IB German SL
Students will work to comprehend and express sophisticated ideas in both written and oral discourse in the German language.
Course: #IB530, S1
Course: #IB531, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: German III
Students in the IB program will work to comprehend and express sophisticated ideas in both written and oral discourse in the German language.
Year-long social studies elective course which can be applied to the 12th grade required social studies credit
Course: #IM264, S1
Course: #IM265, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: K-10/11 enrollment in Spanish Immersion
This course aims to develop international mindedness and an awareness of multiple perspectives while studying contemporary political issues around the world
Course: #IB200, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB202, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB204, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB206, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 2.0 (two-year course)
Prerequisites: AP U.S. History, Contemporary U.S. History, American Studies 10 Honors
This course is a two-year introduction to contemporary world history. The first year of the course begins with units that include the Industrial Revolution in Britain, Europe, and Japan as well as a study of Imperial Russia, revolutions and the emergence of the Soviet State.
Course: #IM220, S1
Course: #IM221, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: IB Language and Literature SL Year 1, Language A - Spanish Immersion
In the IB HL course, students will study additional texts and topics in the Spanish language.
Course: #IB100, S1
Course: #IB102, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Any English 10 or English 11 course
Students examine how language impacts the world, shapes identity and is used in the media, including newspapers, magazines, the Internet, social networking, mobile telephony, radio, and film.
Course: #IM116, Year 1, S1
Course: #IM117, Year 1, S2
Course: #IM118, Year 2, S1
Course: #IM119, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11 (year 1); 12 (year 2)
Credits: 2.0 (two-year course)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chinese Immersion AP Language and Culture and Chinese Humanities Honors
This two-year course represents a new way of looking at the Chinese language, examining how language develops in specific cultural contexts and how it impacts the world.
Course: #IM216, Year 1, S1
Course: #IM217, Year 1, S2
Course: #IM218, Year 2, S1
Course: #IM219, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 2.0 (two-year course)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish Immersion AP Language and Culture and Hispanic Humanities Honors
This course represents a new way of looking at the Spanish language, examining how language develops in specific cultural contexts and how it impacts the world.
Course: #IB104, S1
Course: #IB106, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
This course fulfills the Arts credit requirement.
Prerequisites: Any English 10 or English 11
In this course, students will experience a unique synthesis of language and theater study and explore the dynamic relationship between the two.
Course: #IB108 Year 1, S1
Course: #IB110 Year 1, S2
Course: #IB112 Year 2, S1
Course: #IB114 Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 2 (two-year course), .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Year 1: Any English 10 Course; Year 2: IB Lit HL Year 1
This course encourages students to read literature in a deep, focused, interpretive manner, while also fostering confidence in individual insights and thoughtful reflection.
SL Course: #IB400, S1
SL Course: #IB402, S2
HL Course: #IB404, S1
HL Course: #IB406, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Precalculus or a B+ or better in Precalculus. For HL successful completion of SL.
This course is designed for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will explore real and abstract applications, sometimes with technology.
SL Course: #IB408, S1
SL Course: #IB410, S2
HL Course: #IB412, S1
HL Course: #IB414, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of FST or Precalculus. For HL successful completion of SL.
This course is for students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world, modeling and solving practical problems using the power of technology.
Course: #IB660 S1
Course: #IB661 S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Completion of both courses fulfills the Arts required credit
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Wind Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra or Symphony Orchestra. Theory pre-test or AP Music Theory.
This course will examine the major style periods of Western music and explore the diversity of music throughout the world. Comparisons and observations will be made about art, society, and world events as they relate to the music style.
Course: #IB308, S1
Course: #IB310, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Chemistry
IB Physics SL is a fast-paced course that covers a broad range of physics concepts including mechanics, waves, electricity, magnetism, energy production, atomic physics, and astrophysics.
Course: #IB208, S1
Course: #IB210, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: None
IB psychology examines the interaction of biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior.
Course: #IB542, S1
Course: #IB543, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: IB Spanish SL
In Spanish IB HL, students will continue to comprehend and express sophisticated ideas in both written and oral discourse in the German language.
Course: #IB540, S1
Course: #IB541, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Spanish III Honors or Spanish 3 with recommendation from instructor
Students in the IB program will work to comprehend and express sophisticated ideas in both written and oral discourse in the target language.
Course: #IB316, S1
Course: #IB318, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL
This continuation of IB SEHS SL covers the endocrine, integumentary, immune, and nervous systems.
Course: #IB312, S1
Course: #IB314, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Chemistry, Physical Science
This course incorporates human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, psychology, and nutrition, in the context of sport, exercise, and health.
Course: #IB216, S1 (IB Diploma course)
Course: #IB218, S2 (IB Diploma course)
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: enrollment in full IB Diploma Programme
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a course that is about the process of knowing, rather than about learning a specific body of knowledge.
HL Course: #IB602, S1 Year 1
HL Course: #IB603, S2 Year 1
HL Course: #IB604, S1 Year 2
HL Course: #IB605, S2 Year 2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 2 credit course, .5 (per semester)
This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit
Prerequisites: None
Students learn to use several media to create a unique portfolio of work based on research while documenting their process.
SL Course: #IB600, S1
SL Course: #IB601, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 credit course, .5 (per semester)
This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit
Prerequisites: None
Students learn to use several media to create a unique portfolio of work based on research while documenting their process.
Minnetonka Public Schools adheres to academic standards developed by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).