Cambridge-Isanti
High School
Registration
The PowerPoint presentation shown
tonight will be available
on the Cambridge-Isanti High
School website at:
www.cambridge.k12.mn.us/~CIHS
PowerPoint is located under
“Registration” tab
Welcome
Class of 2018!
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
Activities
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BPA
Cheerleading
DECA
Foreign Exchange
Program
FCCLA
Intramurals
Band & Choir
Math League
Mock Trial
Model United Nations
Musical
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National Honor Society
One Act Play
Pep Band
School Newspaper
Ski Club
Skills USA
Speech
Stage Crew
Student Council
Three-Act Play
Yearbook
Weightlifting
Sports Activities
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Football
Cross Country
Swimming & Diving
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Adapted Bowling
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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
Driver’s Training Opportunity
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Summer Driver’s 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
10:00 am-1:00 p.m.
 June 23-27
10:00 am-1:00 p.m.
 July 14-18
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 July 21-25
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 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…
9th Grade Orientation
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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 25minute 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
CIHS Schedule Trivia!!
How many courses are offered
at Cambridge-Isanti High
School?
There are 169 courses offered at
Cambridge-Isanti High School!
Your course selections are used to
create the schedule of next year’s
classes
Choose your classes carefully! Changes
are only made if there are mistakes
Which Factors Should
I Consider When
Choosing Classes?
Consider your:
Future Plans
Time
Graduation
Interests
Requirements
What Do I Need To
Do To Earn A CIHS
Diploma?
 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
Which Credits Need To Be
Earned To Graduate From
High School?
Which Credits Are
Typically Needed To Get
Into College?
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
World Languages
2 credits
4 credits
Electives
16 credits
Total Credits
52 credits
Full class period = 1 credit
Consider What You Will Need For
Post Secondary Preparation
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Four-Year Colleges Usually Require*
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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*
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Successful completion of high school
*Contact individual colleges for specific requirements
Can I Earn College
Credits While
Attending High
School?
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?
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
What Are The Benefits Of Taking
College, PSEO Or AP Courses?
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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
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
It’s Time To Register!
What Do I Need To
Do?
Timetable For Registration
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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
Pre-registration Form
8th Grade Math Teacher:
Student Name:
School (circle one):
IMS
MNC
CMS
Cambridge-Isanti High School
2014-2015 Pre-Registration Form
Grade 9
Subject
English
Social
Social
Required Course Choices
English 9
Citizenship & Government
Economics 9
Course Number
053000
152501
152502
Math
Science
Science
Physical Education
Health
2-3
Integrated Science A
Integrated Science B
Physical Education 9
Health Education
143801
143802
123001
122000
Total Required Credits
Subject
# of credits
2
1
1
Elective Course Choices
Course Number
1
1
1
1
10-11
# of credits
Total Elective Credits
Total Required Credits + Total Elective Credits =
o All students should register for 14-15 credits AND 3 Alternate choices
 Students taking band or choir will register for 14.5 credits
 Students taking band and choir will register for 15 credits
Subject
Alternate Course Choices
Course Number
# of credits
Parent Signature:
Computer Applications/Digital Citizenship is encouraged to be taken as a 9 th grade student but could be taken anytime during the
Complete this
form
to register.
Forms must be
turned in to
math/social
studies
teacher by
Thursday,
February 6th
What Are Required
Courses?
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
Required Courses
8th Grade Math
Teacher:
Student
Name:
School (circle
one):
IMS
MNC
CMS
Cambridge-Isanti High School
2014-2015 Pre-Registration Form
Grade 9
Subject
Required Course Choices
Course Number
English
Social
Social
English 9
Citizenship & Government
Economics 9
053000
152501
152502
Math
Science
Science
Physical Education
Health
# of
credits
2
1
1
2-3
Integrated Science A
Integrated Science B
Physical Education 9
Health Education
143801
143802
123001
122000
Total Required Credits
1
1
1
1
10-11
What Are Elective
Courses?
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
Elective Courses
Subject
Elective Course Choices
Course Number
# of credits
Total Elective Credits
4
Total Required Credits + Total Elective Credits =
14-15
Registration Choices
(listed on back side of yellow registration form)
Registration Choices for Grade 9
* Indicates that a pre-requisite is needed
Art
022500
023000
027000
027500
028000
1
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1
1
1
Business
033300
1
034510
1
035500
1
Computer
043000
1
English
054000
055000
1
1
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Computer Application/Digital
Citizenship
Intro to Computer Applications/
Digital Citizenship
Personal Money Management
Industrial Technology
084200
1
Electricity and Plumbing
084510
1
General Metals 1
084850
1
Intro to Engineering Design
085500
1
Small Engines
086010
1
Woods 1
086020
1
Woods 2
086030
1
Woods 3
087010
1
Welding 1
087020
1
Welding 2
Marketing
092000
1
092700
1
093000
1
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Fashion Marketing
Marketing
Music
111010
111300
111500
114500
9th Grade Band
9th Grade Band and Choir
9th Grade Choir
Guitar I
Introductory Programming *
Journalistic Writing
It’s Showtime
Family and Consumer Science
062800
1
FACS for Life
063500
1
Food for Singles
064800
1
Nutrition and Fitness
065100
1
Quilting Arts 1
065200
1
Quilting Arts 2*
066510
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Textiles Lab 1
066520
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Textiles Lab 2 *
Math
102001
102002
102003
1
1
1
Algebra 1.5 A
Algebra 1.5 B
Algebra 1.5 C
102501
102502
102503
1
1
1
Algebra Concepts 1.5 A
Algebra Concepts 1.5 B
Algebra Concepts 1.5 C
104001
104002
1
1
Honors Geometry A *
Honors Geometry B *
1.5
3
1.5
1
World Language
165011
1
165012
1
168011
1
168012
1
German 1A
German 1B
Spanish 1A
Spanish 1B
What Are Alternate
Courses?
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
Why Do I Have To
Register For
Alternate Courses?
Next year’s 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
Alternative Courses
Subject
Parent Signature:
Alternate Course Choices
Course Number
# of
credits
Which Math Class
Should I Take?
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 Class
Should 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
What about direct service
classes?
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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
Pre-registration form without band and/or
choir classes will equal 15 credits
8th Grade Math Teacher:
Student Name:
School (circle one):
IMS
MNC
Register for:
CMS
Cambridge-Isanti High School
2014-2015 Pre-Registration Form
Grade 9
Subject
English
Social
Social
Required Course Choices
English 9
Citizenship & Government
Economics 9
Course Number
053000
152501
152502
# of credits
2
1
1
Math
Algebra 1.5 A
Algebra 1.5 B
Algebra 1.5 C
102001
102002
102003
2-3
Science
Science
Physical Education
Health
Integrated Science A
Integrated Science B
Physical Education 9
Health Education
143801
143802
123001
122000
1
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1
1
Total Required Credits
10-11
Subject
Elective Course Choices
Course Number
# of credits
Business
World Language
World Language
FACS
Computer Applications Digital Citizenship
Spanish 1 A
Spanish 1 B
Food for Singles
033300
165011
165012
063500
1
1
1
1
Total Elective Credits
4
Total Required Credits + Total Elective Credits =
15
o All students should register for 14-15 credits AND 3 Alternate choices
 Students taking band or choir will register for 14.5 credits
 Students taking band and choir will register for 15 credits
Subject
Alternate Course Choices
Course Number
# of credits
Marketing
Industrial Technology
Art
Marketing
Into to Engenering Design
Ceramics
093000
054550
022500
1
1
1
Parent Signature:
Computer Applications/Digital Citizenship is encouraged to be taken as a 9 th grade student but could be taken anytime during the
•Required courses on
top section
•Elective courses
on middle section
•Three alternate
course selections on
bottom section
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
Integrated
Science A
Integrated
Science B
Intro to
Computer
Applications/Di
gital
Citizenship
Woods 1
Period 4
Ceramics
Period 5/
Directed
Study
Period 6
Physical
Education 9
Pre-registration form with band or choir
will equal 14.5 credits
School (circle one):
Register for:
8th Grade Math Teacher:
Student Name:
IMS
MNC
CMS
Cambridge-Isanti High School
2014-2015 Pre-Registration Form
Grade 9
Subject
English
Social
Social
Required Course Choices
English 9
Citizenship & Government
Economics 9
Course Number
053000
152501
152502
# of credits
2
1
1
Math
Algebra 1.5 A
Algebra 1.5 B
Algebra 1.5 C
102001
102002
102003
2-3
Science
Science
Physical Education
Health
Integrated Science A
Integrated Science B
Physical Education 9
Health Education
143801
143802
123001
122000
1
1
1
1
Total Required Credits
10-11
Subject
Elective Course Choices
Course Number
# of credits
Music
World Language
World Language
9th Grade Band or Choir
Spanish 1 A
Spanish 1 B
111010/111500
165011
165012
1.5
1
1
Total Elective Credits
3.5
Total Required Credits + Total Elective Credits =
14.5
o All students should register for 14-15 credits AND 3 Alternate choices
 Students taking band or choir will register for 14.5 credits
 Students taking band and choir will register for 15 credits
Subject
Alternate Course Choices
Course Number
# of credits
Marketing
Industrial Technology
Art
Marketing
Into to Engenering Design
Ceramics
093000
054550
022500
1
1
1
Parent Signature:
•Required courses on
top section
•Music choice and
other electives
in middle section
•Three alternate
courses on bottom
section
Pre-registration form with band and choir
will equal 15 credits
School (circle one):
Register for:
8th Grade Math Teacher:
Student Name:
IMS
MNC
CMS
Cambridge-Isanti High School
2014-2015 Pre-Registration Form
Grade 9
Subject
English
Social
Social
Required Course Choices
English 9
Citizenship & Government
Economics 9
Course Number
053000
152501
152502
# of credits
2
1
1
Math
Honors Geometry A
Honors Geometry B
106001
106002
2-3
Science
Science
Physical Education
Health
Integrated Science A
Integrated Science B
Physical Education 9
Health Education
143801
143802
123001
122000
1
1
1
1
Total Required Credits
Subject
Music
World Language
World Language
Elective Course Choices
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9 Grade Band Choir
Spanish 1 A
Spanish 1 B
10-11
Course Number
# of
credits
111300
165011
165012
3
1
1
Total Elective Credits
5
Total Required Credits + Total Elective Credits =
15
o All students should register for 14-15 credits AND 3 Alternate choices
 Students taking band or choir will register for 14.5 credits
 Students taking band and choir will register for 15 credits
Subject
Alternate Course Choices
Course Number
# of credits
Marketing
Industrial Technology
Art
Marketing
Into to Engineering Design
Ceramics
093000
054550
022500
1
1
1
Parent Signature:
Computer Applications/Digital Citizenship is encouraged to be taken as a 9 th grade student but could be taken anytime during the
•Required courses on
top section
•Music choices and
other electives
in middle section
•Three alternate
courses on bottom
section
Band & Choir Schedule Examples
Student
schedule for
band only
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
Students registering for band or choir will have 14.5 credits
Student
schedule for
band and choir
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
Students registering for both band and choir will have 15 credits
Registration Tip Sheet
Tips for Registration of Incoming 9th Grade Students
1. Make sure you list three alternate classes in case we can’t fulfill all of your elective choices.
Alternate classes must be different than your required classes, or others you have already
selected.
2. Consider taking classes from a variety of departments (i.e. Industrial Technology, Business, Family
and Consumer Science, Music).
3. Math recommendations have been made by the middle school staff. If in doubt, ask your math
teacher.
4. Introduction to Computer Applications/Digital Citizenship or Computer Applications/Digital
Citizenship is a required course to graduate. Most students take it as a 9th grader.
5. World Language is not required to graduate from high school. World language is required for most
students attending a four year college. You will need to take four trimesters of the same language
during your years at CIHS. Students with strong English skills will probably be successful in World
Language as a 9th grader. World Language teachers recommend starting in your freshman year.
If you register for a World Language class, you MUST register for both the A and B sections.
6. Band and/or Choir is a year long course. Each class is worth 1.5 credits for the year.
7. Remember: Once you make your request for a class, it is very difficult to make changes. Think
carefully about your selections.
Reminder: Student should register for 14-15 credits AND 3 Alternate choices
 Students not taking band or choir will register for 15 credits
 Students taking band or choir will register for 14.5 credits.
 Students taking band and choir will register for 15 credits
Incoming 9th Grade Student Registration Schedule:
Thursday, February 6th:
Turn in registration materials to your math/social studies teacher:
º Mr. Rothbauer at IMS
º Mr. Brantley at the Minnesota Center
º Mr. Nelson, Ms. Vaske, or Mr. Houtsma at CMS
º Your case manager if you have an IEP
Thursday, February 13th:
Online registration at Cambridge Middle School
Friday, February 14th:
Online registration at Isanti Middle School and the Minnesota
Center
What Do I Do After
I’ve Selected My
Classes?
Registration Materials
Need To Be Turned In
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Turn in your yellow pre-registration form
to your social studies teacher at CMS or
IMS/MNC no later than:
Thursday, February 6th
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IMS – Mr. Rothbauer or Mr. Brantley
CMS – Mr. Glaser or Ms. Piel
MNC – Mr. Brantley
Your case manager if you have an IEP
Questions ??
Ms. Anderson - CMS Counselor
(763) 552-6306
Ms. Emmons – IMS/MNC Counselor
(763) 691-8659
Thank You For
Attending Tonight!
The PowerPoint presentation shown
tonight will be available
on the Cambridge-Isanti High School
website at:
www.cambridge.k12.mn.us/~CIHS
PowerPoint is located under
“Registration” tab