Champlin Park High School International Baccalaureate Programme

Welcome to my classroom website

My name is Nick Keenan, and this is 2nd year back at Champlin Park High School!  Prior to teaching at CPHS I taught 5 years at Big Lake High School, 4 years at St. Francis High School, 4 years at Jackson Middle School and 2 years at Champlin Park High School. I earned my teaching degree in Physical Education at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Health degree at Bemidji State University and my Masters Degree from St. Cloud State University.  I'm a graduate of Eden Prairie High School, class of '96, and currently reside in Dayton with my wife, 2 sons and 1 daughter. 

Standards Based Grading

PE I and PE II teachers will use a standards-based grading system that focuses on the most important standards and benchmarks as determined by the Minnesota Department of Education and MnSHAPE. Students’ knowledge and performance will be evaluated using a 4, 3.5, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5, 1, .5 proficiency scale that will allow parents, students, and others to determine what a student knows and can do. Daily practice may be noted in the gradebook, but may not be factored into the final course grade. This reflects the belief that students should be graded on what they know and can do based on multiple opportunities to showcase proficiency.

Click on the link below for an article on Anoka-Hennepin beginning rollout of standards-based reporting at middle, high schools.

Standards Based Grading Article

Parents/students:  click on links below for more information about Standards Based Grading

Standards Based Grading Parent Directions

PE 2 Syllabus

Life Activities Outdoors Syllabus

Team Sports Syllabus

Thank you for supporting your student's education! I am excited to work with your child and watch their growth. Together we can help your child achieve success!