Course: #T4104*, Tonka Online**
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior AP or IB coursework.

This course teaches the 10 topics of statistics in a one semester accelerated fashion. It is designed to be in addition to the normal 4 year math sequence and is only offered as a 0.5 credit class.

Course: #6100
Course: #T6100*, Tonka Online 
*Select term F=Fall, W=Winter
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)    
Prerequisites: None

Accounting is an essential business course for students planning to study business in college that introduces students to basic accounting principles and procedures.

Course: #T6699*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (Semester Course)
This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit
Prerequisite: An interest in music

American Popular Music is a one-term course designed for students who would like to explore the history of popular music in the United States from the early 19th century to today.

Course: #5000, S1
Course: #5002, S2
Course: #T5000*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Course: #T5002*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None

Students in this course are introduced to American Sign Language and Deaf culture, focusing on frequently used signs.

Course: #5004, S1
Course: #5006, S2
Course: #T5004*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Course: #T5006*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: ASL I 

Students expand their sign vocabulary, grammar, and deaf culture using appropriate facial expressions and body movements taught in level I.

Course: #5008
Course: #5010
Course: #T5008, Tonka Online
Course: #T5010, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered: 11-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: ASL II 

American Sign Language III will expand upon level two learning which includes vocabulary, sign production, grammar, and deaf culture.

Course: #T6094F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: #T6096W, part 2, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
 This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit      
Prerequisites: None

AP Art History allows students to examine major forms of artistic expression relevant to a variety of cultures in a wide variety of times periods.

Course: #AP216
Course: T2108*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 11-12    
Credits: .5 (semester course)    
Prerequisites: None    

This college-level course analyzes the political systems of the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria and Iran. By examining these six countries, students will develop an understanding of political concepts and themes.

Course: #AP654, S1
Course: #AP656, S2
Course: #T6500F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: #T6502W, part 2, Tonka Online
This course can also be taken through VANTAGE #V500 (choose one)
Grades Offered:  9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: C or better in Algebra; Introduction to Computer Science is recommended but not required
 
Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

Course: #T3100*, part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term F=fall
Course: #T3102*, part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
This course may also be taken through VANTAGE #V300 (choose only one)
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Chemistry, Physical Science

This is a multidisciplinary course for students interested in the world’s natural environment and related issues.

Course: #AP208, S1
Course: #AP210, S2
Course: #T2112F, Tonka Online
Course: #T2114W, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Contemporary U.S. History; AP U.S. History; American Studies 10 Honors (B or better)

This class will survey the major trends and events in European history from the Renaissance (1350) to present day.

Course: #AP104
Course: #T1100*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter 
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Any English 11 Course

In this course, students read and examine a broad range of nonfiction prose including essays, letters, speeches, images, media messages, memoirs, and autobiographies from a variety of authors and historical contexts.

Course: #AP218
Course: #T2106*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 11-12    
Credits: .5 (semester course)    
Prerequisites: None    

Students will study economic growth, inflation, unemployment, foreign trade, monetary, and fiscal policies at a college freshman level.

Course: #T3104W, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (Spring semester only)
Prerequisites: Have completed or be concurrently enrolled in both AP Physics 1 AND a calculus course.

This course covers mechanics topics with a calculus lens in a self-paced/teacher-guided online format. These topics are Kinematics, Newton’s Laws, Work/Energy/Power, Momentum, Rotation, and Oscillations.

Course: #AP220
Course: #T2100*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall W=winter
This course may also be taken as part of VANTAGE #V200
Grade(s) offered: 11-12    
Credits: .5 (semester course)    
Prerequisites: None    

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental process. This AP class is an introduction to college-level Psychology using a college text, “collegiate-style” pace and classroom climate, and college-level exams.

Course: #AP400, S1
Course: #AP402, S2
Course: #T4100* part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Course: #T4102* part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
This course can also be taken as part of VANTAGE #V100 (choose one)*
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Successful completion (B- or better) of Math Studies, Functions, Stats & Trig, Precalculus or teacher recommendation

This course is a college level study of the statistical topics of experimental design, data analysis, and methods of inference.

Course: #T7208S, summer only, Tonka Online 
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Higher Algebra or Higher Algebra Honors

A half-credit summer online course focused on reviewing statistical analysis skills in preparation for the AP Statistics course.

Course: #AP214
Course: #T2110, Tonka Online 
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)    
Prerequisites: None

Through readings, research, discussions, field experiences, and media presentations, students will study political ideologies, parties, campaigns, elections, interest groups, bureaucracy, civil liberties, role of the media, the judicial, legislative and executive processes, and the creation of public policy.

Course: #AP224, S1
Course: #AP225, S2
Course: #T2102F, part 1, Tonka Online 
Course: #T2104W, part 2, Tonka Online 
Grades Offered: 11-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Contemporary U.S. History; AP U.S. History; American Studies 10 Honors (grade B or better)

Students complete advanced level reading, writing, and analysis on topics in World History.

Course: #3044, S1
Course: #3046, S2
Course: #T3044*, part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Course: #T3046*, part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter 
Grade(s) offered: 11-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)    
Prerequisites: Physical Science, Chemistry

This course is a study of biology, with an emphasis on biology topics at the cellular and molecular level.

Course: #T5199*
*Select term F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) Offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: K-8 enrollment in Chinese Immersion 

This Tonka Online course will help students further their language skills by studying, watching and analyzing films from the Chinese-speaking world.

Course: #T1042*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter    
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Any English 11 Course

This course emphasizes writing in a variety of nonfiction modes to help students prepare for success in college and other post-secondary settings.

Course: #2004, S1
Course: #2006, S2
Course: #T2004*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Course: #T2006*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, W=winter 
Grade(s) offered: 10    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Human Geography and Civics; AP Human Geography

This two-semester course will provide a thematic study of persons, events and national developments in U.S. History with a focus on the 20th Century to the present. This course will prepare students for an understanding of the role of the U.S. in the world after WWI.

Course: #T6052*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (semester course)  
This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit  
Prerequisites: None

This course will introduce students to digital photography and digital manipulation in Adobe Photoshop as a means for self-expression in art.

Course: #T6020*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (semester course) 
This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit    
Prerequisites: None

Tonka Online Drawing will teach students basic drawing skills to create their own projects through different mediums and compositions. Perfect for students needing flexibility.

Course: #1026, S1
Course: #1028, S2
Course: #T1026F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: #T1028W, part 2, Tonka Online 
Online: Complete part 1 before part 2
Grade(s) offered: 11
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Any English 10 Course

From graphic novels to film to classic literature, students will focus on the individual’s place in society. Student writing will include traditional essays, as well as more creative and exploratory pieces.

Course: #1030, S1
Course: #T1030*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Grade(s) offered: 12
Credits: .5 (one semester)
Prerequisites: Any English 11 Course

This course helps students develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and viewing and to consider how key themes in both classic and contemporary literature connect to their own journeys.

Course: #T3099*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter 
Grades Offered:  9-12
Credits: .5
Prerequisites: None

Students will practice graphical and statistical analysis in biology to prepare for the lab component of MHS biology courses.

Course: #T6798*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5
Prerequisites: None. Fees apply for summer.

Online Fitness creates an opportunity for students to extend their learning around a school-sponsored sport or lifetime fitness activity outside of school.

Course: #5200, S1
Course: #5202, S2
Course: #T5200*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Course: #T5202*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None

In French 1, students will make connections to their lives and to the products, practices, and perspectives of French-speaking cultures through a study of a variety of topics.

Course: #5220, S1
Course: #5222, S2
Course: #T5424F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: #T5426W, part 2, Tonka Online
Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: French I    

In French II Honors, students will make connections to their lives and to the products, practices, and perspectives of French-speaking cultures through a study of a variety of topics.

Course: #5224, S1
Course: #5226, S2
Course: #T5208*, Tonka Online 
*Select term F=fall, W=winter 
Course: #T5210*, Tonka Online 
*Select term F=fall, W=winter 
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 10-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: French II Honors or French II with permission from teacher 

In French III Honors, students will make connections to their lives and to the products, practices, and perspectives of French-speaking cultures through a study of a variety of topics.

Course: #4028, S1
Course: #4030, S2
Course: #T4028* part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Course: #T4030* part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Higher Algebra

A bridge between Higher Algebra and Precalculus, builds on algebra foundations and further prepares students for Precalculus or Statistics.

Course: #4012, S1    
Course: #4014, S2
Course: #T4012* part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Course: #T4014* part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: #3006 Successful completion of Quadratic Algebra or 8th grade Algebra

This course includes all Geometry topics addressed by the Minnesota state math standards and their algebraic connections.

Course: #2016
Course: T2016*, Select term F=Fall, W=Winter
Grade(s) offered: 11-12    
Credits: .5 (semester course)    
This course may also be taken as part of VANTAGE #V300 (choose one).
Prerequisites: None    

This course covers economic concepts through the prism of international issues such as: globalization, the rise of China, and the many issues involving the Middle East.

Course: T6098*, Tonka Online 
*Select term F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (semester course) 
This course completes .5 towards the Arts credit       
Prerequisites: None, Suggested Drawing I, Graphic and Product Design Thinking, Photography (digital or darkroom), Intro to Studio Art

Explore the elements and principles of design needed to create artwork for commercial application. Students will use drawing and computer applications to design logos, create brand strategy and design packaging.

Course: #4020, S1
Course: #4022, S2
Course: #T4020*, part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Course: #T4022*, part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Quadratic Algebra & Geometry or teacher recommendation

This course includes topics addressed by the Minnesota math standards for a traditional second year Algebra course. 

Course: #4024, S1
Course: #4026, S2
Course: #T4024* part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Course: #T4026* part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: B or better in Geometry or teacher recommendation

This course includes topics addressed by the Minnesota math standards for a second year Algebra course, and additional topics to prepare students for Precalculus.

Course: #3020
Course: #T3020*,Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter 
This course can also be taken through VANTAGE #V200 (choose one)  
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (one-semester course)
Prerequisites: Physical Science or Physical Science Honors, Chemistry

A course for students interested in how the human body works, including anatomy (body structure) and physiology (body functions).

Course: #6312
Course: #T6312*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: None

Learn strategies for a successful transition to life after high school. Explore areas of money management, insurance, housing, professionalism, and job interviewing skills.

Course: #6500
Course: #T6599S, summer only, Tonka Online 
Grades Offered: 9-12
Credits .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: C or better in Algebra

Intro to Computer Science empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.

Course: #T6512*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) Offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisite: Algebra

This course will help you build a foundation in programming fundamentals using Swift as the language. You’ll get experience with the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to build a basic iOS app.

Course: #THLTH
Grade Offered: Students going into 11th grade for the 19-20 school year
Credits: 0.125
Prerequisites: Must be a student enrolled in VANTAGE, PSEO, or non-junior-level courses for 2 of the 3 core classes (science, history, English). Please see your counselor before enrolling.
Fee: The cost for this summer course is $85

Course: #6318
Course: T6318*, Tonka Online
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: grade 11, grade 12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: None

Develop skills and knowledge in the area of interpersonal relationships and family life. Develop strategies and skills to maintain and grow healthy relationships in your life.

Course: #3028, S1
Course: #3030, S2
Course: #T3028*, part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Course: #T3030*, part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)    
Prerequisites: Physical Science or Physical Science Honors

Practical applications are used to explore topics in optics, wave motion, mechanics, energy, and electricity.

Course: #T7204S, summer only
Grade(s) offered: 10-11    
Credits: .5 (summer)
This course completes .5 toward an elective credit. 
Prerequisites: Students should be registered for AP Biology in the fall; optional course for preceding summer.

Students in this summer course will complete online study and engage in learning activities to prepare for the rigor and pace of Advanced Placement (AP) Biology.

Course: #T7206S, summer only, Tonka Online 
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5
Prerequisites: Completion of Precalculus

A half-credit summer online course focused on learning essential introductory calculus skills and concepts. 
 

Course: #T7202S, summer only, Tonka Online 
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (summer only)
This course completes .5 toward an elective credit. 
Prerequisites: Students should be registered for AP Chemistry in the fall; optional course for preceding summer.

This course includes essential chemistry skills and includes support for the AP Chemistry summer assignment. The overall goal is to provide a pathway for prospective AP Chemistry students to solidify a strong chemistry foundation as they transition to college level coursework.

Course: #T7200S, summer only, Tonka Online 
Grades Offered: 10
Credits: .5 (summer)
This course completes .5 toward an elective credit
Prerequisites: Students should be registered for AP U.S. History in the fall; this is an optional course for the preceding summer.

Students will complete online study and practice learning activities to prepare for the rigor and pace of Advanced Placement U.S. History.

Course: #4032, S1
Course: #4034, S2
Course: #T4032* part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term F=fall, W=winter, , S=Summer
Course: #T4034* part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term F=fall, W=winter, , S=Summer
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: A- or better in Higher Algebra or B- or better in Higher Algebra Honors or FST

This course is an advanced study of functions, graphs, and trigonometry intended to prepare students for the study of Calculus.

Course: #4036, S1
Course: #4038, S2
Course: #T4036*, part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Course: #T4038*, part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: A in Higher Algebra or B+ or better in Higher Algebra Honors

An advanced study of functions, graphs, and trigonometry along with additional pure math topics including: induction, vectors, sequences, parametric, and polar coordinates.

Course: #T7210S, summer only, Tonka Online 
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Higher Algebra or Higher Algebra Honors

A half-credit summer course to prepare students for precalculus after completion of higher algebra.

Course: T2099*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)    
Prerequisites: Counseling dept. approval only

This online course is designed to meet the needs of students seeking credit for the completion of U.S. government and politics standards that are required for graduation.

Course: #4004, S1
Course: #4006, S2
Course: #T4004* part 1, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Course: #T4006* part 2, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
*Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: C or better in Algebra of Lines

This course is equivalent to a first year Algebra course plus additional emphasis on quadratic relationships.

Course: T5499*
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: K-8 enrollment in Spanish Immersion 

This Tonka Online course will help students further develop their language skills by studying, watching and analyzing films from the Spanish-speaking world.

Course: #5400, S1
Course: #5402, S2
Course: #T5400*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall
Course: #T5402*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: None    

In Spanish I, students will make connections to their lives and to the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures

Course: #5420, S1
Course: #5422, S2
Course: #T5420F, part 1, Tonka Online 
Course: #T5422W, part 2, Tonka Online
Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Spanish I

In Spanish II Honors, students will make connections to their lives and to the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures through a study of a variety of topics.

Course: #5424, S1
Course: #5426, S2
Course: #T5424F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: #T5426W, part 2, Tonka Online
Online, complete part 1 before part 2.
Grade(s) offered: 9-12 
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Spanish II Honors

In Spanish III Honors, students will make connections to their lives and to the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Course: #T6799*, Tonka Online 
*Select term S=summer, F=fall, W=winter
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5
Prerequisites: One Fitness A course. Fees apply for summer.

Online Wellness creates an opportunity for students to extend their learning around a school-sponsored sport or lifetime fitness activity outside of school.

Course: #2012, S1
Course: #2014, S2
Course: T2012F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: T2014W, part 2, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered: 11    
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Contemporary U.S. History; AP U.S. History; American Studies 10 Honors

This course concentrates on the historical and geographic themes of the world from the Renaissance through the Modern World.