Cambridge-Isanti High School Registration

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Cambridge-Isanti High School Registration
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The PowerPoint presentation shown tonight will
be available on the Cambridge-Isanti High School
website atwww.cambridge.k12.mn.us/CIHS
PowerPoint is located under Registration tab
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WelcomeClass of 2018!
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Did You Know

• Studies have shown that students who are involved
  in sports and activities do better in the
  classroom they have higher GPAs than students
  who are not involved

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Activities

• BPA
• Cheerleading
• DECA
• Foreign Exchange Program
• FCCLA
• Intramurals
• Band Choir
• Math League
• Mock Trial
• Model United Nations
• Musical

• National Honor Society
• One Act Play
• Pep Band
• School Newspaper
• Ski Club
• Skills USA
• Speech
• Stage Crew
• Student Council
• Three-Act Play
• Yearbook
• Weightlifting

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Sports Activities

• Football
• Cross Country
• Swimming Diving
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Adapted Bowling

• Gymnastics
• Ice Hockey
• Wrestling
• Baseball
• Golf
• Softball
• Track Field

• Fall sports sign up meetings will take place at
  the middle
• schools during the last part of May
• All 2014 fall sports start Monday August 11th

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Drivers Training Opportunity

• Summer Drivers Education Classes offered-
  applications are available on Community Ed
  website
• Perfect for students involved in sports or other
  activities after school
• Sessions available
• June 16-20 1000 am-100 p.m.
• June 23-27 1000 am-100 p.m.
• July 14-18 1000 a.m. 100 p.m.
• July 21-25 1000 a.m. 100 p.m.
• Turn in application and 75 to reserve your spot
  in the session contact Carolyn Klunder at
  689-6222 or Dave Maurer at 689-6220 with
  questions
• School year session dates to be determined

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9th Grade Orientation

• Link Crew is at CIHS!!
• Link Crew is a freshman transition program
  designed to help increase freshman success
• Class of 2018 will be the eighth class to
  participate
• Small groups of 9th grade students will be paired
  with 11th and 12th grade mentors Link Leaders
• Students participate in Link Crew activities
  throughout the year with their student mentors

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Trimester Schedule

• Five periods per day plus a 25-minute Directed
  Study
• Approximately 60 minutes long
• Year long classes typically will be two out of
  three trimesters
• Three-12 week sessions

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Directed Study

• 25 Minutes Per Day
• Monday Check Connect
• Tuesday Math
• Wednesday Check Connect
• Thursday Reading
• Friday Check Connect

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CIHS Schedule Trivia!!

• How many courses are offered at Cambridge-Isanti
  High School?

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• There are 169 courses offered at Cambridge-Isanti
  High School!
• Your course selections are used to create the
  schedule of next years classes
• Choose your classes carefully! Changes are only
  made if there are mistakes

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Which Factors Should I Consider When Choosing
Classes?
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Consider your
Future Plans
Time
Graduation Requirements
Interests
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• What Do I Need To Do To Earn A CIHS Diploma?

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• Complete 52 credits
• Take the MCA or GRAD Tests in written composition
  (grade 9), reading (grade 10), and math (grade
  11)
• Further information about
• requirements can be found on
• page three of the registration guide

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• Which Credits Need To Be Earned To Graduate From
  High School?
• Which Credits Are Typically Needed To Get Into
  College?

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Subject CIHS Requirements Common College Requirements
English 8 credits 8 credits
Social Studies 8 credits 6 credits
Science 6 credits 6-8 credits
Mathematics 7 credits 6-8 credits
Physical Education 2 credits
Health 1 credit
Teen Survival 1 credit
Intro to or Computer Applications/Digital Citizenship 1 credit
The Arts 2 credits 2 credits
World Languages 4 credits
Electives 16 credits
Total Credits 52 credits
Full class period 1 credit
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Consider What You Will Need For Post Secondary
Preparation

• Four-Year Colleges Usually Require
• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Social Studies
• 3-4 years of Math
• 3-4 years of Science
• 2 years of World Language
• 1 year of the Arts (recommended)
• Two-Year Colleges Usually Require
• Successful completion of high school

Contact individual colleges for
specific requirements
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• Can I Earn College Credits While Attending High
  School?

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Ways to earn college credit while attending high
school include

• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• College in the School
• (Concurrent Classes)
• Post Secondary Enrollment Options
• (PSEO)
• Articulated College Courses

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• Who Is Eligible To Earn
• College Credits While
• In High School?

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• Juniors in the top 1/3 of their class or Seniors
  in the top 1/2 of their class are eligible to
  take College in the School or PSEO classes
• Most AP courses require that students have a
  GPA of 3.5
• 10th grade PSEO available (one career-tech
  course)
• or
• Some 10th grade PSEO courses are offered
  online

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What Are The Benefits Of Taking College, PSEO Or
AP Courses?

• Provides the opportunity for students to earn
  college credit, earn exemption from certain
  college course requirements, or both
• Students are more likely to graduate from college
  in four years
• Increased eligibility for scholarships and makes
  students more attractive to colleges
• Transportation funds may be available to help
  low income students into PSEO

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College Classes Available At CIHS

• College Algebra
• College Biology
• College Calculus
• College Chemistry
• College Geography
• College Psychology/Sociology
• College Public Speaking
• College Reading/Writing
• College Statistics
• College Trigonometry
• AP Literature/College Poetry
• German 3, 4 5

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• Its Time To Register!
• What Do I Need To Do?

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Timetable For Registration

• Students receive registration materials and
  information at registration sessions on Thursday,
  January 30th
• Students turn in registration materials to their
  math/social studies teacher no later than
  Thursday, February 6th
• Students will register with CIHS staff using
  registration material turned in by student

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Pre-registration Form
Complete this form to register. Forms must
be turned in to math/social studies teacher
by Thursday, February 6th
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• What Are Required Courses?

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• Required courses are courses you must take and
  pass in order to graduate
• Required courses are listed on the top portion
  of your pre-registration form

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Required Courses
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• What Are Elective Courses?

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• Elective courses are courses you choose to take
  depending on your future plans and
  interests
• Elective courses will be entered in the
  middle section of your pre-registration form

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Elective Courses
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Registration Choices(listed on back side of
yellow registration form)
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• What Are Alternate Courses?

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• Some classes that you register for may
  not be available alternate courses are classes
  you choose to take their place
• Alternate courses must be different than
  the required courses or others you have
  already selected

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• Why Do I Have To Register For
  Alternate Courses?

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• Next years schedule is determined by
• student requests and the
• District 911 budget
• Some classes that you wish to take may be full
  or may not be offered during a required period
  therefore, you must select alternate courses
  to take
• their place
• Be sure to choose three
• alternate courses

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Alternative Courses
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Which Math Class Should I Take?
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• Middle school math teachers will recommend the
  math class that each student should take as a 9th
  grader and this information is shared with each
  student
• Students must fill in the recommended math course
  on the pre-registration form
• After the NWEA Spring test results and MCA math
  test results, math placement may change

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Which Computer ClassShould I Take?
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• One computer class is required for graduation at
  CIHS. Most students take this course as a 9th
  grader
• Students with basic computer skills should
  register for Introduction to Computer
  Applications/Digital Citizenship
• Students with advanced computer skills should
  register for Computer Applications/Digital
  Citizenship
• Both courses cover Microsoft Word, Excel,
  presentation
• software, and social media topics

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What about direct service classes?

• If you are on an Individual Education Plan (IEP),
  your case manager will help determine which
  classes are appropriate
• If you have any questions, contact your case
  manager at the middle school
• You may also speak with a CIHS special education
  staff member here tonight

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Pre-registration form without band and/or choir
classes will equal 15 credits

• Register for
• Required courses on
• top section
• Elective courses
• on middle section
• Three alternate
• course selections on
• bottom section

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Sample Schedule With 15 Credits
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Period 1 Algebra 1.5 A Algebra 1.5 B Algebra 1.5 C
Period 2 English 9 A FACS for Life English 9 B
Period 3 Citizenship and Government 9 Economics 9 Health 9
Period 4 Ceramics Integrated Science A Integrated Science B
Period 5/ Directed Study
Period 6 Physical Education 9 Intro to Computer Applications/Digital Citizenship Woods 1
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Pre-registration form with band or choir will
equal 14.5 credits

• Register for
• Required courses on
• top section
• Music choice and
• other electives
• in middle section
• Three alternate
• courses on bottom
• section

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Pre-registration form with band and choir will
equal 15 credits

• Register for
• Required courses on
• top section
• Music choices and
• other electives
• in middle section
• Three alternate
• courses on bottom
• section

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Band Choir Schedule Examples
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Day 1 Day 1 Band Day 1 Band Day 1 Band
Day 2 Day 2 Study Hall Day 2 Health Day 2 Health
Student schedule for band only
Students registering for band or choir will have
14.5 credits
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3
Day 1 Day 1 Band Day 1 Band Day 1 Band
Day 2 Day 2 Choir Day 2 Choir Day 2 Choir
Student schedule for band and choir
Students registering for both band and choir will
have 15 credits
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Registration Tip Sheet
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• What Do I Do After
• Ive Selected My Classes?

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Registration Materials Need To Be Turned In

• Turn in your yellow pre-registration form to your
  social studies teacher at CMS or IMS/MNC no later
  than
• Thursday, February 6th
• IMS Mr. Rothbauer or Mr. Brantley
• CMS Mr. Glaser or Ms. Piel
• MNC Mr. Brantley
• Your case manager if you have an IEP

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Questions ??

• Ms. Anderson - CMS Counselor
• [phone]
• Ms. Emmons IMS/MNC Counselor
• [phone]

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Thank You ForAttending Tonight!The
PowerPoint presentation shown tonight will be
available on the Cambridge-Isanti High School
website atwww.cambridge.k12.mn.us/CIHS
PowerPoint is located under Registration tab