Not all the courses listed below have been approved for 2013-14. North Lakes Academy reserves the right to change the course offerings in the best interest of families, students, staff and the school.
CIS Physics by Inquiry (year-long course; 4 credits) *Entry Point Course*
CIS Physics (year-long course; 4 credits)
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I
Fundamental principles of physics in the context of everyday world. Use of kinematics/dynamics principles
and quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena. Lecture, recitation, lab.
A sample syllabus can be found at http://cce.umn.edu/documents/DCP/CIS-Physics-1101-Syllabus.pdf
Fundamental principles of physics in the context of everyday world. Use of kinematics/dynamics principles
and quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena. Lecture, recitation, lab.
A sample syllabus can be found at http://cce.umn.edu/documents/DCP/CIS-Physics-1101-Syllabus.pdf
CIS Psychology (year-long; 4 credits)
CIS Writing Studio (year-long; 4 credits) *Entry Point Course*
Description: WRIT 1201 Introduction to and practice of writing process. Critical reading, rhetorical analysis for understanding of audience, purpose, and argumentation strategies. Formal assignments: personal essay, summary and analysis of texts, writing with research. Develop academic reading, writing, and research skills. Students write in response to a variety of assignments, receive extensive one-on-one assistance, and work on computers. Clear/effective expression emphasized through writing/revision. A sample syllabus can be found at http://cce.umn.edu/documents/DCP/CIS-Writing-Studio-Syllabus.pdf
Eligibiltiy Requirements: Students enrolling in Writing Studio should have a GPA of 3.0 or better; score 3 or better on teacher-created qualifying essay; pass MCA exams in reading and writing; have a teacher or counselor recommendation; and be a junior or senior in the top 50% of their class. Additionally, teachers are asked to ensure that at least 60% of the students they approve for the course belong to one or more of the following groups: (a) first generation college-bound students, (b) from families of low to moderate income, (c) be in the top 50-20% of their high school class, (d) need additional language or writing support.
Eligibiltiy Requirements: Students enrolling in Writing Studio should have a GPA of 3.0 or better; score 3 or better on teacher-created qualifying essay; pass MCA exams in reading and writing; have a teacher or counselor recommendation; and be a junior or senior in the top 50% of their class. Additionally, teachers are asked to ensure that at least 60% of the students they approve for the course belong to one or more of the following groups: (a) first generation college-bound students, (b) from families of low to moderate income, (c) be in the top 50-20% of their high school class, (d) need additional language or writing support.
AP Calculus AB (year-long; 3-4 credits depending on the university)
Description: This is a college-level course that culminates in the AP exam in May. A sample syllabus can be found at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-calculus-course-description.pdf
Eligibility Requirements: Senior credit standing, or instructor approval.
AP World History (year-long; 3-4 credits depending on the university)
AP Spanish Language (year-long; 3-4 credits depending on the university)
Description: This is a college-level course that culminates in the AP exam in May. A sample syllabus can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/html/apcourseaudit/courses/pdfs/Music-Theory-Sample-Syllabus-1-ID-876060v1.pdf
Eligibility Requirements: A grade of B or better in Spanish III, or instructor approval.
Eligibility Requirements: A grade of B or better in Spanish III, or instructor approval.
AP Music Theory (year-long; 3-4 credits depending on the university)
Description: This is a college-level course that
culminates in the AP exam in May. A sample syllabus can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/html/apcourseaudit/courses/pdfs/Music-Theory-Sample-Syllabus-1-ID-876060v1.pdf
Eligibility Requirements: A grade of B or better in Fundamentals of Music Theory, or instructor approval.
culminates in the AP exam in May. A sample syllabus can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/html/apcourseaudit/courses/pdfs/Music-Theory-Sample-Syllabus-1-ID-876060v1.pdf
Eligibility Requirements: A grade of B or better in Fundamentals of Music Theory, or instructor approval.