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Minnesota 6–12 Course Sequence Outline

A structured course sequence for middle school and high school students, supporting core learning, STEM exposure, elective exploration, and college and career readiness.

Middle School Course Sequence

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 Science	U.S. History	Engineering Design Lab, Applied Technology	Health, World Languages
8th	Literature Analysis, Argumentative Writing	Algebra I	Physical Science	Global Studies, World Geography, Cultures	Robotics & Coding II, Digital Literacy	PE, Art/Design, Leadership Seminar

High School Course Sequence

Grade	English	Math	Science	Social Studies	STEM / CTE Electives	Additional / Required
9th	English 9, Literature & Composition	Geometry / Algebra I	Physical Science	Civics / Government	Intro to Engineering & Design	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

Students may choose one or more STEM concentration tracks based on their interests, goals, and future plans.

Questions About the Course Sequence?

Our academic team can walk you through pathway options for your child’s grade level.