Minnesota 6–12 Course Sequence Outline Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Minnesota 6–12 Course Sequence Outline Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Grade | English Language Arts | Math | Science | Social Studies | STEM / Electives | Other Required Courses |
6th | Reading, Writing, Literature, Vocabulary, Grammar | Math 6 / Pre-Algebra Concepts | Earth Science | Minnesota Studies (Civics, Geography | Intro to STEM & Coding, Robotics Basics | Art, Physical Education, SEL & Advisory |
7th | Advanced Reading & Writing, Informational Texts | Pre-Algebra / Intro Algebra | Life Scienc | U.S. History (Colonial–Civil War) | Engineering Design Lab, Applied Technology | Health, World Languages (Exploratory) |
8th | Literature Analysis, Argumentative Writing | Algebra I (HS credit optional) | Physical Science | Global Studies (World Geography, Cultures) | Robotics & Coding II, Digital Literacy | PE, Art/Design, Leadership Seminar |
High School (Grades 9–12)
High School (Grades 9–12)
Focus: Depth, Credit Attainment, College/Career Pathways — aligned to MDE Graduation Requirements (English 4 credits, Math 3, Science 3, Social Studies 3.5, Arts 1, Electives 7.5).
Grade | English | Math | Science | Social Studies | STEM/CTE Electives | Additional / Required |
9th | English 9 Foundations of Literature & Composition) | Geometry / Algebra I | Physical Science | Civics / Government | Intro to Engineering & Design (PLTW) | PE, Health, Advisory, Fine Arts |
10th | English 10 (World Literature & Informational Writing) | Algebra II | Biology | World History | Computer Science Principles / Robotics | Art / Music / Foreign Language |
11th | English 11 American Literature & Research Writing) | Algebra II / Pre-Calculus | Chemistry | U.S History | Engineering Design / Environmental Science | Career Exploration, College Prep |
12th | English 12 Composition & Literature, College Writing) | Pre-Calculus / Statistics | Physics / Environmental Science | Economics & Government | STEM Capstone / Internship | Senior Seminar, Service Learning |
STEM Pathway Options (Grades 9–12)
STEM Pathway Options (Grades 9–12)
Students choose one or more concentration tracks: