Educational Resources
Curriculum
The curriculum is an organic whole, meeting the developmental phases of the student with techniques and subjects that bring balance, wholeness, self-knowledge, and confidence. The goal is to nuture the free human being, eager to take his or her place in the world and ready to work to make it better.
Watershed High School meets or exceeds Minnesota graduation standards in all subject areas. Requirements are:
| Language Arts | 4 years |
| Science | 3-1/2 years |
| Social Studies | 4 years |
| Math | 3 years |
| Arts | 4 years |
| Health | 1 course |
| Community Service | 2 projects per year |
| Senior Project | 1 project during senior year |
- English, social studies, science, and mathematics are organized as semester-track classes.
- Arts and all other electives are also scheduled as semester-track classes.
- One credit equals approximately 120 classroom hours.
Because Watershed High School exceeds Minnesota standards in some subject areas, students who transfer late in their high school career may find it necessary to take additional credits during summer school to achieve a timely graduation. If transfer students are unable to meet credit requirements in art, world language, and/or community service due to differing curricula at their previous school(s), credits within these subject areas may be adjusted in light of individual circumstances.
Academics
Grades are based on a 4.0 system. The lowest passing grade is a D-.A - Excellent (4 points)
B - Good (3 points)
C - Average (2 points)
D - Below Average (1 point)
F - Failure (0 points)
Watershed does not compute class rank for graduating seniors; small class sizes do not allow for a meaningful calculation.
Quick Reference Guide for Students (pdf)
Student and Parent Handbook (pdf)
Continual Learning Plan - Learning Year Program (pdf)