COURSE CATALOG
Grades 9-12 Course Catalog (2024-25)

MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS (MCA'S)
Kimball Schools is committed to helping all students successfully succeed on the MCA's. When possible, testing is spread over multiple days to help students focus on one section at a time. Furthermore, students taking tests online are able to test in their classroom environment at the High School which minimizes disruptions from being in a computer lab environment.

Parent/Guardian Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Assessments (pdf)

WE'RE IN THE BUSINESS OF ACADEMICS @ KAHS!
Our first job is to provide students with the academic experience necessary to fulfill the Minnesota Graduation Requirements. Beyond that, Kimball Area High School seeks to engage students with rigorous coursework that stretches their mind, connects new learning to personal experiences, and develops the whole student.

COLLEGE CREDITS @ KAHS
Concurrent enrollment classes offered at KAHS include:

• English: College Composition I and II

• Math: College Algebra

• Math: College Pre-Calculus (Trigonometry and Functions)

• Math: College Calculus I and II

• Math: College Statistics

• Business: College Personal Finance

• Business: College Intro to Business

Articulated College Credits: Many Career & Tech Ed courses offer Articulated College Credits for FREE! Click HERE to learn more.

POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION (PSEO)
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Act (PSEO) enables an 11th or 12th grade public school student to enroll in courses or programs at an eligible post-secondary institution. Students may participate either as full-time or part-time students; however, students who wish to access post-secondary programs must fulfill their high school requirements. The process of fulfilling high school credits and taking advantage of post-secondary programs is quite complicated. A formal registration process should be started in our guidance office to avoid potentially serious program conflicts. Registration should be completed as soon as possible for this program.

Enrollment requirements vary with each post-secondary institution. Therefore, it is important that interested students check with the counselor when considering PSEO.  The purpose of PSEO is to “promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wider variety of class options to high school pupils …” [M.S. 123.3512 Subd. 2]   Graduation requirements can be equalized for courses taken under PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) that parallel courses at the high school.

Students enrolled in PSEO are eligible to compete in athletics or other extracurricular activities at KAHS. Students may graduate with their class and still qualify for scholarship dollars if they are enrolled in PSEO. See the counselor for further details.

NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE HANDS-ON CLASSES
Homeschooled and students currently open-enrolling to neighboring districts have an opportunity to take several hands-on classes at Kimball Area High School during the school year. This is a great opportunity for students seeking instruction in a career field where learning from a textbook may not be the best way to learn the material. Several courses offer Articulated College Credit (ACC) which grants college credits to students earning proficiency in the course. These credits may be used at St. Cloud Technical and Community College or other 2-year colleges. Click HERE for course information.