As you enter freshman year, don’t look at it only as freshman year - this is the time you will be building a four-year plan. It is certain to change over the next four years, but take the time to fill in some of the possible dots now.

To receive a Minnetonka High School diploma, students must fulfill certain requirements. View the MHS Graduation Requirements here.

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English

Choose from:

• English 9
• English 9 Honors (Summer Reading)
• English 9 Honors Communications (Summer Reading)
  • Open to Minnetonka students who have successfully completed the middle school Accelerated Science curriculum or new-to-district students who have successfully completed a placement test
  • Students are concurrently enrolled in AP Physics I - Grade 9 as freshmen. In addition to the Honors English curriculum, there is a technical communication emphasis.

Social Studies

Choose from:

• Human Geography and Civics
• Chinese Immersion Human Geography and Civics
  • Requires concurrent enrollment in Chinese Language Immersion
• Spanish Immersion Human Geography and Civics
  • Requires concurrent enrollment in Spanish Language Immersion
• AP Human Geography 9

Math

• For math, you should follow the recommendation of your current math teacher. Our math teachers are exceptionally skilled in placing students at the correct level. 

Science

Choose from:

• Integrated Physical Science
• Integrated Physical Science Honors
  • Must have received an A or B in both Algebra in middle school and eighth grade science.
• AP Physics I - Grade 9 (Summer work)
  • Must be in the 99th percentile in math and reading scores and have completed higher algebra and physical science in middle school. Concurrent enrollment in English 9 Honors Communications is required.

Electives

• To fulfill the recommended 6 credits during your freshman year, complete you course schedule with a selection of electives. Review the Skipper Log for current course options.