Tonka Online (Supplemental)

Tonka Online is a supplemental online program at Minnetonka High School that provides students an engaging learning experience. All Tonka Online courses are taught by experienced Minnetonka teachers. In fact, most teach the same class both online and in a Minnetonka High School classroom. Each course is designed specifically for online learning and meets the highest quality curricular expectations of the Minnetonka School District. Teachers use familiar learning tools like Schoology and Google Tools for Education to deliver lessons and engage with students online. All courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Education and NCAA.

Students choose to take Tonka Online courses for many reasons: to prepare for advanced curriculum, open their schedules for another course or elective, or to participate in a signature program like IB, Minnetonka Research, and VANTAGE. Tonka Online makes a personalized, four-year plan possible for many students.

In addition to meeting requirements and taking advantage of unique courses, students gain skills in online learning they will need for college, career and professional development. Because Minnetonka teachers are available to meet with students in-person to provide help, it’s really the best of both worlds for Minnetonka students.

With Tonka Online, you can:

  • Catch up or get more flexibility in the fall by completing required or preparatory courses
  • Leap ahead by taking a preparatory class or immerse yourself in a challenging AP course
  • Pursue electives that align with your passions or explore a whole new topic
  • Earn your PE or other required course credits flexibly so you can fit everything you want into your schedule
  • Ensure time for signature programs during junior and senior year

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."

Advanced Video Game Design

Course: #6510
Online Option: #T6510 - NEW FOR 2024-25
Grade(s) offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: Video Game Design

Advanced Video Game Design is a course in game design and development that engages students in a real life game development company.

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AP Computer Science Principles

Course: #AP654, S1
Course: #AP656, S2
Online Option: #T6500F, part 1, Tonka Online
Online Option: #T6502W, part 2, Tonka Online
Online, complete part 1 before part 2
This course can also be taken through VANTAGE #V500 (choose one)
Grades Offered:  grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
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.

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Introduction to Computer Science

Course: #6500
Online Option: #T6500 in Tonka Online; #T6500S for TO Summer
Grades Offered: grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Credits 0.5 (single 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.

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Video Game Design

Course: #6508
Online Option: #T6508
Grade(s) offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: None

In this project-based course, students will develop working computer games using Construct 3. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of game design and development.

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Web Design

Course: #6506
Online Option: #T6506     
Grade(s) offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course) 
Prerequisites: None

Web Design is a one-semester, project-based curriculum that teaches digital communication skills in the context of the professional web design and development process.

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