What is CSI? Half day program Grades 9-12 Elective pathways: Mechatronics Engineering Technology Multimedia Production English & math
Ninth Grade Schedule CSI Classes (a.m.) CSI English 9 CSI Geometry* CSI Design Principles Elective in creative and technical design Home School Classes (p.m.) Social Studies Science Elective *AP Computer Science or Acc. Algebra II will be offered for students who have already taken Geometry. CSI schedules are flexible and change throughout the year. Busing is provided.
CSI Design Principles Art Foundations Elements of art Sketching Color theory Shading and Texture 9th Grade Required Elective Technical Illustration Perspective Drawing SolidWorks CAD 3D Printing Orthographic drawing Design Thinking Process & career connections embedded Preliminary drawing September Final drawing June Futuristic architectural design Furniture Design-SolidWorks
Four Years of CSI English 9 Geometry* Principles of Design English 10 Alg 1 or Acc Alg 2 Digital Media or Electronics English 11 Alg 2 or Acc PreCalc Multimedia 1 or Engineering Technology 1 or Mechatronics 1 English 12 PreCalc, AP Calc, or AP Comp. Sci. Multimedia 2 or Engineering Technology 2 or Mechatronics 2 *Students who have already had Geometry take AP Computer Science or Acc. Algebra II. Students in UCS Specialty Programs are ineligible for Early College Macomb.
CSI Engineering Technology Pathway Electives by grade 9 th : Design Principles 10 th : Electronics 11 th : Engineering Tech I 12 th : Engineering Tech II Innovative Vehicle Design SME 3D Printing Contest- Detroit
CSI Mechatronics Pathway Electives by grade 9 th : Design Principles 10 th : Electronics 11 th : Mechatronics I 12 th : Mechatronics II SkillsUSA Electronics Technology Automated Vending Machine-Juniors
Future Engineering/Mechatronics Students May Like Electronics & Gadgets Disassembly & Assembly Legos/Lego Robotics Vex Robotics Computers Systems Math Logic Problems Tinkering/Building Drones or RC Vehicles
CSI Multimedia Production Electives by grade 9 th : Design Principles 10 th : Digital Media 11 th : Multimedia I 12 th : Multimedia II NAIAS Chairman s Award Winner Dan Fullan CSI 15 Courageous Persuaders PSA Winner Colin Arrowood & Taina Santiago CSI 15
Future Multimedia Production Students May Like Film Music, Music Production Photography Drawing & Digital Art Animation Storytelling Creative Writing Theatre Design-Auto, Architectural, Fashion, Product
CSI Students CAN Earn College Credit Articulation agreements with Macomb Community College AP Computer Science AP Calculus A/B MAT2 Program NOTE: Students enrolled in UCS specialty programs are ineligible for Early College Macomb (ECM) or other early college programs.
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Achievement Data CSI students surpass local and State averages annually ACT (composite and all sections) MME (all sections) Statistically significant improvement in achievement
Where are CSI graduates? 98% have gone on to post-secondary study Michigan Tech College for Creative Studies Michigan State University University of Michigan Kettering Lawrence Tech Saginaw Valley Wayne State University Kendall College of Art and Design Depaul University Full Sail University California College of the Arts Central Michigan Grand Valley Western Michigan Oakland Ferris State University of Detroit Mercy Savannah College of Art and Design Macomb Community College* MAT2 Program *Articulated college credit available in all three pathways
Parent Response A recent parent survey showed 91% say that CSI has had an impact on improving my child s motivation & effort in school 98% agree that CSI helps my child meet state academic standards 94% state that CSI encourages my child to attend college