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. 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: #IB340, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB342, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB344, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB346, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 2 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisite: K-8 Language Immersion or students who have been successful in their prior language learning.
This two-year course is designed specifically for students who are literate in a second language. The course is comprised of three interconnected areas: language, themes, and texts.
Course: #IB308, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB310, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB312, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB314, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 2 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisite: K-8 Language Immersion enrollment or students who have been successful in their prior language learning.
This course is designed specifically for students who are literate in a second language. It is ideal for immersion students who would like to learn German as a third language.
Course: #IB332, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB334, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB336, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB338, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 2 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None
IB Ab Initio is a highly rigorous two-year program for juniors and seniors. It is designed to give students with little or no prior French language experience IB language acquisition credit.
Course: #IB300, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB302, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB304, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB306, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 2 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None
IB Ab Initio is a highly rigorous two-year program for juniors and seniors. It is designed to give students with little or no prior German language experience IB language acquisition credit.
Course: #IB316, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB318, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB320, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB322, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 2.0 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
IB Ab Initio is a highly rigorous two-year program for juniors and seniors. 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: #IB500, S1
SL Course: #IB502, S2
HL Course: #IB508, S1
HL Course: #IB510, 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: #IB900, S1
Course: #IB902, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 (one-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None
IB Business Management is an interactive, discussion-based course that explores the business functions of human resource management, finance and accounts, marketing and operations management.
Course: #IB204, S1
Course: #IB206, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: IB Chinese SL
Students in the IB program will work to comprehend and express sophisticated ideas in both written and oral discourse in the target language.
Course: #IB200, S1
Course: #IB202, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Chinese IV
Students in the IB program will work to comprehend and express sophisticated ideas in both written and oral discourse in the Chinese language.
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
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: #IB412, S1
Course: #IB414, 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: #IB212, S1
Course: #IB214, 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: #IB208, S1
Course: #IB210, 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: #IB615, summer (independent work)
Course: #IB616, S1
Course: #IB618, S2
Grade offered: 12
Credits: 1.5 (year-long course plus independent summer course, enroll in all three)
Prerequisites: IB Mathematics HL Year 2 or AP Calculus AB and AP Stats
Advanced course beyond Calculus that includes: Linear algebra, discrete math, advanced geometry, sequence and series calculus, advanced statistics, group theory
Course: #IB228, S1
Course: #IB230, 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: #IB224, S1
Course: #IB226, 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: #IB400, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB402, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB404, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB406, 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: #IM218, S1
Course: #IM219, S2
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: IB Language and Literature SL, Language A - Spanish Immersion
In the IB HL course, students will study additional texts and topics in the Spanish language.
Course: #IB108, S1
Course: #IB110, 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: Chinese Humanities Honors (or AP Chinese Language and Culture with teacher recommendation)
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, S1
Course: #IM217, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Hispanic Humanities Honors (or AP Spanish Language and Culture with teacher recommendation)
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: #IB112, S1
Course: #IB114, 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: #IB116 Year 1, S1
Course: #IB118 Year 1, S2
Course: #IB120 Year 2, S1
Course: #IB122 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: #IB620, S1
SL Course: #IB621, S2
HL Course: #IB622, S1
HL Course: #IB623, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Precalculus or a B+ or better in Precalculus
SL Course: #IB624, S1
SL Course: #IB625, S2
HL Course: #IB626, S1
HL Course: #IB627, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of FST or Precalculus
Course: #IB612, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB614, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: 2.0 (two-year course)
Prerequisites: IB Mathematics HL Year 1
This course covers advanced math topics including pure and applied mathematics with emphasis on probability distributions, statistical analysis, and calculus.
Course: #IB604, S1
Course: #IB606, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Completion of Precalculus (grade B or better) or Precalculus Honors (grade C or better)
This course is a study of a variety of mathematical topics with emphasis on statistics and the fundamentals of calculus.
Course: #IB600, S1
Course: #IB602, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of FST or permission from the Advanced Learning Coordinator
This course is a survey of mathematical topics, pure and applied. Several of the topics covered are outside of the typical math sequence.
Course: #IB712 S1
Course: #IB714 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: #IB512, S1
Course: #IB514, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Chemistry
IB Physics SL teaches physics and physical measurement, mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, as well as atomic and nuclear physics.
Course: #IB408, S1
Course: #IB410, 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: #IB276, S1
Course: #IB278, 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: #IB272, S1
Course: #IB274, 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: #IB520, S1
Course: #IB521, 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: #IB516, S1
Course: #IB518, 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: #IB800, S1 (IB Diploma course)
Course: #IB802, S2 (IB Diploma course)
Course: #IB804, S1 (non-diploma course)
Course: #IB806, S2 (non-diploma course)
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 (year-long course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: IB800, IB802: enrollment in full IB Diploma Programme; IB804, IB806: none
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: #IB704, S1 Year 1
HL Course: #IB706, S2 Year 1
HL Course: #IB708, S1 Year 2
HL Course: #IB710, 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
IB Art is for all abilities. Students learn to use several media to create a unique portfolio of work based on research while documenting their process.
SL Course: #IB700, S1
SL Course: #IB702, S2
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: 1 credit course, .5 (per semester)
This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit
Prerequisites: None
IB Art is for all abilities. Students learn to use several media to create a unique portfolio of work based on research while documenting their process.
Course: #IB324, Year 1, S1
Course: #IB326, Year 1, S2
Course: #IB328, Year 2, S1
Course: #IB330, Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 2.0 (two-year course)
.5 (per semester)
Prerequisite: K-8 language immersion or students who have been successful in their prior language learning.
This two-year course is designed specifically for students who are literate in a second language. The course is comprised of three interconnected areas: language, themes, and texts.
