EPHS Registration Hub

Dear Eden Prairie High School Students and Families,

It is time to get ready for selecting courses for the 2024-25 school year! Students in the classes of 2025 - 2028 will select courses in Infinite Campus February 1 - February 15, 2024. Below is the course selection timeline:

• Jan. 30 - 9th-11th Grade Level Registration Meetings & Registration Rush    
• Jan. 30 - PSEO Info Session during FLEX in the Auditorium
• Jan. 30 - Counselor Drop-In’s during FLEX in the Media Center       
• Feb 1 - Course Selection Opens in Infinite Campus    
• Feb. 1 - EPHS Counselors to CMS for Registration Information Sessions   
• Feb. 1 - Course Selection Open House, 6-8 p.m. (for all families in grades 8-11)
• Feb 8 - PSEO Info Session 8am in the PAC
• Feb. 8 - Course Selection Hotline available, 952-975-8098 from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Feb. 15 - Course selection Closes in Infinite Campus

Opportunities await in the 2024-2025 school year for each of our students to maximize their high school experience. We look forward to partnering with you in that pursuit!

AVID is an elective, one semester course and cohort program at Eden Prairie High School. Students must apply for AVID by submitting a Google Form application, obtaining a recommendation from an adult mentor/coach/teacher/advisor, and participating in a brief interview.

Students participate in this program on a voluntary basis, and must uphold the AVID steps to success, which include maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, enrolling in at least one rigorous course each year, having good attendance and behavior, showing motivation to succeed personally and academically, and participate in at least 35 extracurricular hours.

Within AVID, students learn valuable skills including writing, note taking, reading, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and critical thinking, which support their success in rigorous courses. Students also receive guidance with college and scholarship applications, financial aid literacy, preparing for the ACT, and touring college campuses and college fairs.

If you are interested in applying for AVID, please talk to your high school counselor. They will share the application form with you. If you have more questions about the AVID program, please email Quynh Vu (AVID Coordinator) at qvu@edenpr.org.

Application Timeline:

To apply to be a NEW AVID student for the next school year, all applications are due February 7, 2025.

Advanced Journalism: Yearbook

Prerequisite: Please complete this application

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 1/term

This course meets a Fine Arts requirement

Are you self-motivated, creative, and enjoy collaborating with classmates? This is a hands-on class for students with school pride who will take on the rewarding task of creating the school's yearbook. Learn and apply journalistic writing, design and photography skills while working as part of a student-directed team. Students should register for at least two terms, but are encouraged to sign up for the entire year.

AVID

See AVID tab on the Registration Hub for more details.

Eden Prairie High School Higher-Level Course FAQs

At Eden Prairie High School, our shared mission is to ensure that all students can answer “Yes!” to our three guiding questions: Do I belong here? Is this meaningful? Can I do this? We want every student at Eden Prairie High School to have a college level experience before they graduate. There are Honors and Advanced Placement courses within almost every department so that students can take higher-level courses in areas they are passionate about.

Who can take AP or Honors courses?

Any student can self-select into all EPHS courses including Honors and AP courses after meeting any prerequisite course and grade-level requirements.

What are AP courses?

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program, sponsored by the College Board, is an opportunity for high school students to pursue and receive credit for college-level coursework.

Why should my child think about taking AP courses?

Students should consider these courses if they would like to have more intellectually challenging classes. Colleges consider the rigor of high school coursework in their admissions decisions, as this shows students’ ability and willingness to work hard. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn college credit.

How are Honors courses different from AP courses?

Honors courses cover similar content as regular high school courses, adding more breadth and depth to the material. Honors courses provide a strong foundation for continuing on to Advanced Placement and other college-level courses. Honors courses are not sponsored by the College Board and do not offer opportunities for college credit.

Does AP mean more homework?

Our teachers work extremely hard to make the workload manageable and support students. AP courses are more rigorous, and students can expect a higher workload. The amount and type on homework varies depending on the specific AP course.

Is AP expensive?

Beginning during the 2023-24 school year, Eden Prairie Schools will cover the cost for each student’s first AP exam registration. Students who choose to register for more than one AP exam will be responsible for those registration fees. After the first exam, fees are: $60 or $95 per exam (depending upon the type of exam). For students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, there is no cost to students/families. Even though taking AP courses may involve a cost, there is potential for saving money by earning college credits.

What can I do as a parent/guardian?

As a parent/guardian, you can support your child's academic goals. This includes discussing the benefits and challenges of taking AP courses, helping them use their time effectively, and encouraging them to seek help when needed. It's essential to maintain open communication with your child and their teachers to stay informed about their progress. Also, you can explore available resources and support services provided by the school to assist your child in succeeding in AP courses.

For more information contact Kelsey Snyder, EPHS Talent Development Programming Specialist at ksndyer@edenpr.org or 952-975-8049.

Please join us for the 2024-25 Course Selection Open House on February 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. When arriving to EPHS for the evening, we recommend parking at the North Entrance or the Performing Arts Center entrance. The schedule for the event below provides opportunities to:

• Attend general sessions to learn an overview information on course selection for the upcoming school year.
• Ask questions and connect with staff from various departments at tables located above the South Commons throughout the evening.
• Attend breakout sessions to learn more in-depth information by department or program. Breakout sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. The schedule for breakout sessions will be provided at the event.

Pre-Event Special Sessions

Topic	Time	Location	Presenter(s)
Special Session for families with students that receive special education services	5:00-5:45 pm	118 (1st floor)	Special Education Team
Special Session with Somali Liaison	5:00-5:45 pm	South Commons Collab (1st floor)	Cultural Liasion Hani Abdi, and Counselor Jennifer Silverberg
Special Session with Spanish Liaison	5:00-5:45 pm	Lakeside (2nd floor)	Cultural Liasion Heriberto Vargas and Counselor Anthea Amsler

Informational Sessions

Topic	Time	Location	Presenter(s)
General Session: Maximizing the High School Experience, with Principal Jaysen Anderson	6:00-6:20 p.m. 7:00-7:20 p.m.	PAC	Principal Jaysen Anderson
Registration 101: Using the Academics Planner to register for Courses	6:30-6:50 p.m. 7:30-8:00 p.m.	PAC	Counselors Jenny Hanson and Lenny Moskowitz,
Register on the Spot Drop In: Students will have the opportunity to register on-site at one of our available registration stations	6:00-8:00 p.m.	Media Center	Associate Principal Lomumba Ismail, and counselors Rachel Schmidt, Lisa Quiring, Anthea Amslera and Leslie Eggan
Special Session for New to District Families	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	South Commons Colab	Counselor Amy Harnack and Enrollment and Outreach Supervisor Amy Arneson
Math	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Room 318	Math Teacher Alyce Price
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Teacher's Lounge (South Commons)	Counselors Jenny Silverberg, Lenny Moskowitz
Music	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	East Commons	Music Teacher Mike Whipkey
EP Online: Adding Flexibility to your Schedule with	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Choir Room	EP Online Principal Nick Kremer and Counselor Mark Otis
Higher-Level Courses: Information on AP and Honors courses	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Lakeside	Associate Principal Victor Johnson
Pathways/Capstone Courses	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Aeronautics Room	Pathways Coordinator Ethan Dado
Special Services	6:00 - 6:20 p.m. 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Room 117	SPED Lead Nicole Hager

EP Online is our district’s comprehensive K-12 virtual school, which offers a wide variety of online courses in order to maximize flexibility and personalized learning opportunities.  Students at Eden Prairie High School are eligible to register for EPO courses in either a full-time capacity (14-16 credits per year) or a part-time capacity (1-2 credits per term).  

This EPO Course List overviews the full catalog of classes available at EP Online and describes the format and term-length available for each course:

• Synchronous courses hold “live” class sessions on Zoom during a scheduled period within the school day; students interact with their teacher and peers in real-time most days of the week.
• Asynchronous courses feature “independent” coursework on Schoology that is completed by students at self-determined and self-paced times throughout the week; students do not typically collaborate with other students in these courses and primarily communicate with their teachers through email.
• Semi-Synchronous courses are largely asynchronous in nature but typically feature one synchronous class session per week (i.e. an individualized lesson, a guest speaker, a discussion-based assessment, etc.)
   
• Semester-Length courses run for two consecutive academic terms and issue 2.0 credits. Students need to complete both terms of content to successfully complete a semester-length course.
• Quarter-Length courses run for a single academic term and issue 1.0 credit. Many quarter-length courses at EPO have an “additional term” of content that can optionally be taken to make the course become semester-length, if desired.  
• Skinny-Length courses run at half the pace as a regular course, resulting in a 1.0 credit being earned over a half-year or 2.0 credits being earned over a full year.  Students may choose to pair an in-person skinny course at EPHS with an online skinny course at EPO in order to achieve a full load within a given academic period. 

EP Online provides virtual versions of many of the courses offered in-person at Eden Prairie High School, along with offering a number of unique specialized courses that can only be taken at EPO in an online setting.  For detailed course descriptions, please consult EPO’s virtual course catalog.  

EPHS students who are interested in enrolling with EP Online in a part-time capacity should notify their EPHS School Counselor of their intention to do so by filling out the EPO Course Request Form (found on the EPHS Registration Hub) and indicating the specific classes and term length they wish to request. They should select a generic “EPO Course” placeholder when selecting courses in Campus’s Academic Planner in order to avoid error messages for under-enrolling.

EPHS students who are interested in enrolling with EP Online in a full-time capacity should ask their parents/guardians to submit an In-District Transfer Request form.  Once approved, students will be assigned an EPO Counselor who will schedule a meeting with the student’s family to make EPO course selections.  

EP Online is also proud to offer its Summer Soar program to all EPHS students.  For a small fee (used to cover summer operating costs not funded by the state of Minnesota), EPO Summer Soar allows students to complete up to 2.0 credits worth of courses in an asynchronous format during an 8-week term in June, July, and August.  This is a great opportunity for students to “work ahead” and complete graduation requirements in over twenty different courses over the summer, providing more space in students’ schedules during the regular school year for other learning or work opportunities.  Interested students can sign up for Summer Soar courses in MyPayments Plus.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a diploma from Eden Prairie High School, a student must meet the requirements prescribed by the school district. The graduation requirements are outlined below.

Department	# Credits	Required Courses
English	8	English 9, English 10, English 11 option, and English 12 option
Social Studies	8	Human Geography, Democratic Foundations, US History, Ancient World History, Modern World History, US Government, and Economics
Math	6	Geometry, Algebra II, and Statistics
Science	6	Earth Science (previously Physical Science), Biology, and Chemistry or Physics
Physical Education	2	Physical Education Credits from qualifying courses
Health	1	Health Education
Technology	1	Computer Applications (previously Intro to Technology) or AP Computer Science Principles or Computer Science Principles
Business / Work*	1	Options available through: Business/Marketing, Work Experience, or HTC
Fine or Applied Arts**	2	Fine Arts:  Fine Arts: Any course in the Art Department, Acting and Theater Arts, Theatre Production, Advanced Acting, Darkroom & Digital Photography, Graphic Technologies, Adv. Journalism, Yearbook, Intro to Acting: Improv Comedy, and Advanced Interior Design or any course in the music department (except Pop Music Lab, Pop Music: History and Songwriting and Ukulele), Creative Writing (22-23 and prior) Applied Arts: Apparel and Textile Design (previously Sewing I), Apparel and Textile Design (previously Sewing II), Fashion Design and Merchandising, Gourmet and International Foods, Interior Design, Introduction to 21st Century Journalism, Advanced Broadcast Journalism: ENN, Graphic Technologies, Woodcrafting, Intermediate Woodcrafting, Advanced Woodcrafting, Residential Architecture, Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Fabrication: Metal, Woodcrafting Custom Design, Research and Design. All HTC courses except nursing.
Total Credits Required	54	*Students fulfilling the technology requirement via Computer Applications (Previously Intro to Tech) may not use that to fulfill their Business/Work Experience requirement. ** Many colleges/universities require applicants to have completed one year of fine arts.

Intermediate District 287 serves high school students by offering courses that are designed to match each student’s level of career readiness. Intermediate District 287’s career courses focus on career skill development experiences and exploration.

Credits / Scheduling

• Each semester class offered at HTC equals 3 credits.
• HTC courses are one semester in length.
• Many programs offer articulated college credit
• Transportation is provided for the 10:25 a.m. session only.

To register, you must see your counselor to obtain an application and the numbers to enter on your registration form.

Classes offered next year at Hennepin Technical College (HTC):

• Auto Body Repair
• (Advanced) Autobody Repair
• Outdoor Power Sports
• (Advanced) Power Sports
• Automotive Technology
• Cooking for Independent Living
• Culinary Arts
• Nursing Assistant

Health Sciences classes: 

• Exploring Health & Wellness

• First Aid

• CPR and Emergency Medical Response

Informative Technology classes: 

• Computer Repair

• Networking Systems

• Cyber Security

Media Communications classes: 

• Exploring Graphic Design

• Graphic Design: Visual Communications

• Video Production: Videography

Please complete the following form if you are interested in getting more information:

EPHS Program Interest Form

Pursuing a Pathway

As students pursue their educational goals, they have the incredible opportunity to follow focused Pathways to provide the necessary experience and skills for their next steps after graduation. Each Pathway centers around a broad collection of career fields that include: 

• Core and elective course offerings at EPHS (referred to as Pathway Supporting courses) 

• Extracurricular activities related to the interest area 

• Capstone Courses for 11th and 12th grade students 

• Certifications and Credentials from area colleges, professional organizations and more 

• Opportunities to earn college credit

Students can take individual courses within a Pathway or choose to complete a Pathway and have it included on their official transcript. Completing a Pathway requires 10 credits including a Capstone course. Students have several supporting courses and extracurricular activities to choose from to tailor their plans for their goals. See course guide for more details on Pathway options, courses, and opportunities.  Courses within a pathway have a specific notation, so that students and families can quickly identify them, please see the planning sheets below to plan and select pathways courses!

Pathway Resources

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT - Planning Guide & Course Listing

HUMAN & PUBLIC SERVICES - Planning Guide & Course Listing

NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES - Planning Guide & Course Listing

ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, & MANUFACTURING - Planning Guide & Course Listing

COMMUNICATION & ARTS - Planning Guide & Course Listing

 

Capstone Courses

Watch this video to hear teachers speak about their Capstone courses and students speak to their experience in Capstone courses!

Capstone courses are the culmination of student exploration, learning, and experience within a career pathway. Specifically, students acquire, apply, and demonstrate learning in personalized ways that authentically reflect how professionals think and act within the career field. Capstones center each student’s interest, identities, and strengths to provide experiences that will prepare them for specific college, career, and civic opportunities post-graduation. Students can take multiple Capstone courses as long as they have met the prerequisites, and don’t need to have completed all Pathway Supporting Courses in order to complete the Capstone. 

Each Capstone course provides

• Instruction and assessment utilize the resources, tasks, purposes, and audiences regularly found within the career field

• Collaboration with professionals in the field via guest instructors, site visits, and project partnerships 

• An opportunity for students to choose how to demonstrate their learning 

Some Capstone courses have prerequisites (see course guide for prerequisites) that prepare them for the Capstone experience. Our Capstone courses have a specific notation in the course guide, so that students and families can quickly identify options.  Completion of a Capstone course will be noted on a student’s transcript beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.

Capstone offerings for next school year include

• Entrepreneurship Capstone
• Integrated Marketing & Analytics Capstone
• Education Capstone
• Civics in ACTION Capstone
• Science Research & Design Capstone
• Biomedical Internship: CNA Capstone
• Principles of Engineering Capstone
• Advanced Woodcrafting Capstone
• iOS App Development Capstone
• Aeronautics Capstone
• Art Capstone
• Media and Communication Capstone

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO programs offer classes on campus, online (synchronous and asynchronous) and some blended.

Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. 11th and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th graders may take one career/technical PSEO course. If they earn at least a grade of C in that class, they may take additional PSEO courses. There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course.

Visit the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) PSEO website for more information including an updated list of participating colleges.

Visit the EPHS PSEO webpage for more information. For specific questions, please contact your student's counselor.