Tonka Online offers the courses listed below. Click on a course title below to read specific details. Note the term each course is offered, as some are available throughout the year and others are only during the summer term.
Please note that due to the supplemental nature of Tonka Online, courses run if they meet enrollment requirements. Courses listed as “Pending Enrollment” indicates that the minimum enrollment has not yet been met. If you have questions about pending courses, please contact the Tonka Online Lead Teacher.
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Course: #T600*, 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: #3800, S1
Course: #3801, S2
Course: #T460F, Tonka Online
Course: #T461W, Tonka Online
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: #3802, S1
Course: #3803, S2
Course: #T462F, Tonka Online
Course: #T463W, Tonka Online
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: #3804, S1
Course: #3805, S2
Course: #T464F, Tonka Online
Course: #T465W, 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: #T800, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (semester 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: #T316S, 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: #AP216
Course: T140, Tonka Online
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: #AP416, S1
Course: #AP418, S2
Course: #T966F, Tonka Online
Course: #T967W, 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: #T200F, Tonka Online*
Course: #T202W, Tonka Online*
*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: #T143F, Tonka Online
Course: #T144W, 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: #T704, Tonka Online
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: #T136, Tonka Online
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: #T208W, 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: #T108, Tonka Online
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: #T354 F/W,* Tonka Online
Course: #T356 F/W,* Tonka Online
*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: #T341S, 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: #T142, 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: #T120F, Tonka Online
Course: #T122W, 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: #2702, S1
Course: #2704, S2
Course: #T222F, Tonka Online
Course: #T223W, Tonka Online
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: #2508, S1
Course: #2509, S2
Course: #T214F, Tonka Online
Course: #T215W, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered:10-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: A or B in Physical Science Honors; A in general Physical Science or Physics 1. Concurrently enrolled in Higher Algebra or beyond.
This course is for students who want an in-depth and rigorous approach to learning chemistry, and its connection to the real-world.
Course: #T440
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: #T706, Tonka Online
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: #2000, S1
Course: #2004, S2
Course: #T100F, Tonka Online
Course: #T102W, Tonka Online
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: #T802, Tonka Online
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: #T804, Tonka Online
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: #1102, S1
Course: #1104, S2
Course: #T702F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: #T703W, 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.
Required Option (A)
Course: #1200, S1 or S2
Course: #T700, Tonka Online
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: #T220, Tonka Online
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: #T500*, 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: #3300, S1
Course: #3301, S2
Course: #T422F, Tonka Online
Course: #T423W, Tonka Online
*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: #3308, S1
Course: #3309, S2
Course: #T424F, Tonka Online
Course: #T425W, 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: #3310, S1
Course: #3311, S2
Course: #T426F, Tonka Online
Course: #T427W, Tonka Online
*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: #3206, S1
Course: #3208, S2
Course: #T334 F/W,* Tonka Online
Course: #T336 F/W,* Tonka Online
*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: #3006, S1
Course: #3008, S2
Course: #T304 F/W,* Tonka Online
Course: #T306 F/W,* Tonka Online
*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: #3106, S1
Course: #3108, S2
Course: #T308 F/W*, Tonka Online
Course: #T310 F/W*, Tonka Online
*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: #3112, S1
Course: #3114, S2
Course: #T350 F/W,* Tonka Online
Course: #T352 F/W,* Tonka Online
*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: #2524
Course: #T224, Tonka Online
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: #4522
Grade(s) offered: 11-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: None
Course: #2920
Course: #T960S, 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: #T970, Tonka Online
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: #T490S
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.
Course: #T940W, winter only, Tonka Online
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Open to students in grades 10-12 who are returning members of the Model UN Club
The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge about international issues, policy making and the activities of the United Nations.
Course: #2600, S1
Course: #2602, S2
Course: #T204F, Tonka Online
Course: #T205W, Tonka Online
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: #T217S, 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: #T213S, 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: #T130S, 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: #3216, S1
Course: #3218, S2
Course: #T312 F/W*, Tonka Online
Course: #T314 F/W*, Tonka Online
*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: #T345S, 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: T145, Tonka Online
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: #2912, S1
Course: #2914, S2
Course: #T300 F/W*, Tonka Online
Course: #T302 F/W*, Tonka Online
*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: T408*
*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: #3500, S1
Course: #3501, S2
Course: #T400F, Tonka Online
Course: #T401W, Tonka Online
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: #3508, S1
Course: #3509, S2
Course: #T402F, part 1, Tonka Online
Course: #T403W, 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: #3510, S1
Course: #3511, S2
Course: #T406F, Tonka Online
Course: #T407W, Tonka Online
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: #T502*, 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: #2100, S1
Course: #2102, S2
Course: T116F, Tonka Online
Course: T118W, 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.
Benjamin Stanerson
Tonka Online Lead Teacher
ben.stanerson@minnetonkaschools.org
952-237-9347