FERTILE-BELTRAMI
Public School
REGISTRATION PACKET
This registration packet consists of information needed to plan your program of courses at FertileBeltrami School. What you learn and the record you make for yourself will play an important part in the
remainder of your life. At each stage of your high school career you should seriously consider your goals
and develop a program of courses to prepare you for further education and employment preparation.
This packet is designed to help you and your parents plan a program of courses appropriate for you. You
and your parents carry the responsibility for this planning. The professional staff at Fertile-Beltrami is
available to you and your parents for consultation and recommendations.
WHEN CHOOSING YOUR COURSES, PLEASE CONSIDER SUCH IMPORTANT
QUESTIONS AS:
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Am I meeting the Minnesota and Fertile-Beltrami requirements for graduation?
Am I meeting the requirements for further education after high school?
Am I choosing courses appropriate to my interests and to help realize future
goals?
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:
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Use this packet as a reference and instruction manual for registration.
Do planning for a four-year period to be sure you will meet the requirements for
graduation.
All students entering grades 9-11 will be required to register for eight periods, one of
which may be a study hall. Seniors will be required to register for eight periods, two
of which may be study halls. Use Master High School Schedule for indication of
courses chosen for each year, grades 9-12.
PREREQUISITES:
When deciding on a schedule, remember that many of the classes have a prerequisite
requirement. A prerequisite requirement simply means there is a sequence of courses that must
be passed before taking the next course. Please examine carefully the courses you wish to
schedule for any prerequisites.
CLASS STATUS:
You will be designated as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior based on the number of
semesters you have completed or the number of credits you have accumulated. A student must
have earned at least 11 credits to be classified as a junior. He/she must earn at least 18 credits to
be classified as a senior.
FERTILE-BELTRAMI REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION:
A. Graduation Credit Requirements
Each student needs to have earned a minimum of 26 credits in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 as
required by the local board of education. These credits include:
 4 credits in English (Includes 11th grade English Communications)
 4 credits in Social Studies (Civics/Geography, U.S. History, World History/World
Geography, and Economics/Government)
 3 credits in Science (Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry,
Animal Science or Physics) Remember: Physics and Advanced Chemistry will be
on the schedule every other year i.e: Advanced Chemistry 14-15, 16-17 and Physics
15-16, 17-18
 3 credits in Mathematics(Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra III)
 1 credit in Physical Education/Health (9th grade)
 1 credit in Computer Concepts/Career Education (9th grade)
 1 credit in the Arts (Art I, Band or Choir)
 9 additional credits from courses across the curriculum
B. Community Participation Requirements
 16 hours are required to be submitted to the school through the Community
Participation form
 Participation beyond 4 hours in one activity will not count towards requirements
 Activities are expected to be varied, impact on community spread out
 See Community Participation form for additional details
 Mrs. Ingberg is the contact person to contact with any questions
C. State-Mandated Testing Requirements (No Minimum Score is needed)
 Pass the EXPLORE Test (8th Grade)
 Pass the PLAN Test (10th Grade)
 Pass the ACT Test (11th Grade)
COURSES REQUIRED AT FERTILE-BELTRAMI:
Grade 9
English 9
Physical Science 9
Civics/Geography
Health/Physical Education
Algebra II 9
Computer/Careers
Grade 10
English 10
U.S. History
Biology
Geometry
Grade 11
English 11 (Communications)
World History /World Geography
Algebra III 11
Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry,
Animal Science or Physics
Grade 12
English 12 or College Composition
Economics/Government
College Algebra/Trig recommended
PERMISSION TO DROP/ADD A CLASS
Once a student has registered for a class, the registration is considered final unless there are
extremely unusual circumstances. The School Counselor will handle schedule changes. Changes
will be considered prior to the beginning of each semester and during the first week of the new
semester.
COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
As you are planning your schedule, you also need to keep in mind the requirements of the
college that you would like to attend. Though colleges may require the following courses for
admission, the courses often may be taken during your college experience to fulfill the
requirements. Check with the college you are applying to be sure of the admission
requirements they will hold you accountable for. It is recommended that you do this as a
sophomore or junior to be sure you have adequate time to complete the required courses for
admission into the college of your choice!
Four years of English
Three years of Math—Algebra II and above (Not Consumer Math)
Three years of Science
Three years of Social Studies
Two years of a single Second Language and One year of Visual or
Performing Arts—**required only at University of Minnesota systems** (U
of M, UMC, Morris, Duluth)
The ACT test is required for entrance into all four-year colleges. It is a good idea to first take the
ACT in the spring of your junior year. This will give you an idea of what the test is like and will
leave enough time during the next year if you would like to re-take the test. Some colleges
require the writing portion of the ACT, so be sure to check the requirements of the colleges you
are interested in.
Fertile- Beltrami School is now a testing site for the ACT. The test will be given in September
and April every year at the school. Registration at our site is still online.
The ACT is now required for all Juniors to take in the Spring of their Junior year. This is paid
for by the state of Minnesota.
There are no specific “core curriculum” courses required for admission to community or
technical colleges. To be accepted into these postsecondary institutions, students will need a high
school diploma or G.E.D., a pre-determined GPA (depending on the program), and take an
entrance exam, often the ACCUPLACER test.
NCAA REQUIREMENTS
The NCAA has “Freshman-Eligibility Standards” requiring a minimum number of credits in a
variety of areas; the exact number depends on the division the athlete is intending to compete in.
If you are planning on playing college level athletics, it is essential that you plan out your classes
for each year of high school to be sure you meet the NCAA requirements and are eligible to
play! Visit www.ncaa.org for more information.
CLASSES FOR CREDIT AT COMMUNITY/TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Fertile-Beltrami offers many courses in which students can earn high school credit as well as
credits at Minnesota Technical Schools and state universities. Below is a list of such courses in
which dual credit can be earned.
2006 Articulation Agreements for Technical Schools
Accounting I, II, III & IV
ACCT 1012 Prin. Of Bookkeeping
ACCT 1100 Prin. Of Bookkeeping
ACCT 1000 Prin. Of Bookkeeping
3 CR
3 CR
3 CR
MN State Com & Tech & Northwest Technical
Northland Community & Technical
Northwest Technical College-Bemidji
ADMS 0090 Basic Keyboarding
ADMS 1152 Intro to Word Proc.
ADMS 1158 Intro to Present. Soft.
CPTR 1100 Fund. Computer Con.
CPTR 1104 Intro to Computer Tech
1 CR
1 CR
1 CR
1 CR
3 CR
MN State Community & Technical
MN State Community & Technical
MN State Community & Technical
MN State Community & Technical
MN State Community & Technical
ADMS 0090 Basic Keyboarding
CPTR 1000 Fund Computer Concept
CPTR 1104 Intro to Computer Tech
1 CR
1 CR
3 CR
Northwest Technical College
Northwest Technical College
Northwest Technical College
ADMS 1110 Word Processing
CPTR 1104 Intro to Computer Tech.
CPTR 1500 Intro Web Concepts
1 CR
3 CR
3 CR
Northland Community & Tech. College
Northland Community & Tech. College
Northland Community & Tech. College
3 CR
Northwest Technical College
Computer Applications I & II
Family Living/Child Development
CDEV 1104 Child Dev and Learning
COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL (CIHS) ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
If you are an 11th or 12th grade public school student, the College in the High School Enrollment
Program provides you with an opportunity to take advanced classes for high school and
postsecondary credit. The purpose of this high school program is to promote rigorous pursuits and
provide opportunity for college credit to high school students.
If you have questions about whether this opportunity is right for you, please check with the Dean
of Students and instructors of College in the High School classes.
The program could benefit you in several ways:
1. You have a chance to see what postsecondary education is all about without leaving the high
school.
2. You can take classes that are academically challenging or cover areas of particular interest.
3. You can earn postsecondary credits along with your high school credit for courses with the
opportunity of establishing a college transcript before leaving high school.
4. SAVE COLLEGE TUITION MONEY! Many CIHS classes taken in high school would take
the place of college required courses, which means you would advance faster once in college
saving money or allowing additional elective classes to be taken in college. However, colleges
reserve the right to accept or decline CIHS credits, so be sure to check with the college you are
interested in attending.
How the program works
You can enroll in certain high school courses under this program for college credit if you are a
Minnesota 11th or 12th grade student enrolled in a public school. The admittance criteria,
established by the college offering the CIHS credits, include:
-Cumulative GPA (3.2 for juniors and 2.8 for seniors taking a MNCTC Fergus Falls
course; 3.0 for juniors and seniors taking a UMC or Northland course)
-College level score on a college entrance exam (ACT or Accuplacer). Passing scores are
set and determined by the college.
Deciding to Participate
Before you decide to participate in the program, you and your parents should consider these points:
-Motivation: Are you motivated to do extra work during the class that may be necessary
for postsecondary credit? Classes are based on learning outcomes, not an amount of
effort. Some students may need to put in more effort than others to achieve the learning
outcomes.
-Maturity: Do you want to establish a college transcript at the present time, knowing that
it will transfer to college next year? Remember—transcripts are permanent records;
decision to not take the class needs to happen before registering, otherwise your college
transcript will show that you dropped the class, or that you received a poor grade.
-Self-Discipline: Tracking assignments and deadlines, pacing work to not leave it until the
last day before its deadline, and to understand that studying is just as important as
completing assignments.
The Minnesota State Community & Technical College in Fergus Falls, the University of
Minnesota Crookston, and Northland Community and Technical College are possible institutions
hosting courses at Fertile-Beltrami. Each institution has their specific criteria for entering a CIHS
course. The following courses being offered for college credit is dependent on enrollment at
Fertile-Beltrami.
First Semester
Credits
College Composition I
(3)
Psychology
(3)
Web Design
(3)
Computer Applications I/II Full Year (8)
Anatomy/Physiology I/II Full Year
(8)
College Algebra
(3)
Institution
University of Minnesota, Crookston
M State, Fergus Falls
University of Minnesota, Crookston
University of Minnesota, Crookston
Northland, Thief River Falls
Northland, Thief River Falls
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Second Semester
College Composition II
Sociology
*Intro to Public Speaking
Video Editing
Credits
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Institution
University of Minnesota, Crookston
M State, Fergus Falls
M State, Fergus Falls
University of Minnesota, Crookston
*Intro to Public Speaking is part of “English 11 (college credit)” on Fertile-Beltrami’s schedule
The criterion for taking the college in the high school and online college classes from Fergus Falls
is to receive passing scores on a college entrance exam. The exam covers the areas of reading and
writing. The exam needs to be passed, and then registration for the class can occur. The exam is
usually available at Fertile-Beltrami. You will be told what the passing score and also the score
you received after you take the exam. Examples of accepted college entrance exams are: ACT,
ACCUPLACER, or SAT.
Students in grades 10-12 have the option of taking the college in the high school classes as a noncollege credit class. By doing this, you would not be required to meet the criteria mentioned above
and would receive regular high school credit for the classes, but be expected to complete all
assignments for the class.
ONLINE COLLEGE CLASSES
Also offered at Fertile-Beltrami will be college classes that can be taken online. These classes are
very rigorous. You need to be self-motivated and disciplined. The responsibility for these
classes belongs to you. The enrollment criteria are similar to college in the high school classes at
Fertile-Beltrami. These classes do not appear on the Fertile-Beltrami master schedule, as they
need to be approved by the Dean of Students. Also, once you have registered for the course, you
will NOT be able to drop the course as you would other courses at Fertile-Beltrami. A learning
contract will need to be signed if an online course is registered for.
*These are not Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Courses, which means that they are not guaranteed to transfer to other
Minnesota State college members.
POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION (PSEO)
Any students considering PSEO need to talk with the Dean of Students and Principal. All available
options will be discussed. Be prepared to share reasons for choosing this option, as it is a big decision.
Post-Secondary students will be required to meet Fertile-Beltrami graduation requirements even though
you are not attending F-B.
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANTS
Academic Competitiveness grants are awarded to students who can demonstrate that they completed a
rigorous high school program of study before enrolling in college. Eligible students receive up to $750 in
their first year of college, and $1,300 for the second year if they also maintain a 3.0 grade point average in
college. Knowledge of this grant is important, as it can be a goal to strive for throughout high school.
Getting good grades is important, but it is also important to challenge yourself with the classes that are
chosen. Requirements for this grant include:
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Four year of English
Three years of Upper-Level Math
Three years of Social Studies
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Three years of Science, including two of biology,
chemistry, or physics
One year of a Foreign Language
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ACCESS TO RETAIN TALENT (SMART) GRANTS
Another resource for money to attend college is the SMART grants. SMART grants are given to 3rd and
4th year college students that are pursuing majors in mathematics, science, technology, engineering or a
critical foreign language. Eligible students receive $4,000 per year. SMART grants were created to
encourage more students to pursue degrees in high-demand areas.
Community Participation
Community Participation Objective: Provide service to the community and school through
volunteering time for beneficial activities and projects.
Description: One of the requirements for graduation from Fertile-Beltrami High School will be to successfully complete sixteen
(16) hours of service learning. These hours may be completed any time during the student’s four-year high school experience.
No more than four (4) hours may be obtained from one source, as determined by school administration.
It is suggested that students plan ahead and try to obtain four (4) hours each year, rather than wait to complete this
requirement during their senior year. All students are encouraged to exceed these minimum requirements, and hours
completed beyond the requirement will be recorded if turned in.
Forms must be used to document each “service” occurrence. These forms are available at the office of the Dean of Students,
high school office, and on the school’s website. These forms will be the only documentation of “service” that will be accepted.
All forms must be submitted prior to May 15th of the school year in which the “service” was provided; prior year’s activities will
not be accepted. It is each student’s responsibility to turn in the form to the Dean of Students. Hours will be documented and
then placed in a cumulative file of Community Participation forms.
The following are the suggested areas of “community participation”. Any student who would like consideration for another
area to be considered should make a formal written request to the High School Principal prior to experience.
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School Activity (Only one will count towards required hours)
City, County and State Government Service
Church Related
Hospital, Nursing Home, and Assisted Living Service
Other School Service (Different impact than school activity)
Organization Service [YBA, Wrestling Club, Lion’s Club, American Legion, etc.]
Other, need high school principal verification.
Fertile-Beltrami High School
Community Participation Graduation Requirement
Student Name___________________________________________________Graduation Year __________
(Please Print)
Group/Individual the Experience was completed for _____________________________________________
Description of Experience _________________________________________________________________
Date of Service __________________________
Number of hours ___________
Print Name of Contact Person for experience __________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number ____________________
By signing this form, you are verifying that the above information is true and correct. All signatures required.
Contact Signature _______________________________________________________________________
Student Signature _______________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature ________________________________________________________________________
CP Coordinator _______________________________________________________________________
All forms must be submitted prior to May 15th of the school year in which the service was provided. Return completed forms to
the office of Denise Ingberg.