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Bluejacket character traits — respect , compassion , responsibility , honesty , and self-discipline — embedded in our culture and community .
To support our students , teachers work in collaborative teams centered on what is best for our learners . Collaborative conversations focus on learning targets with scaffolded support for student success . The transition to 6th grade is facilitated through the Where Everybody Belongs ( WEB ) program , where students collaborate with and learn from 8th-grade WEB leaders . WEB and Student Council exemplify our commitment to providing students with leadership opportunities . In addition to core classes meeting Minnesota standards , students have opportunities in art , band , choir , physical education , Project Lead the Way , and more . Students participate in a wide variety of activities , arts , and athletics outside of the school day to explore their diverse interests . The needs of our students drive our decisions as we support every student , every day .
ISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOL
Isanti Middle School is one of two middle schools in Cambridge-Isanti Schools . Our student focused staff is committed to our mission to educate , empower and inspire every student , every day .
Our school-wide PBIS effort recognizes students exemplifying our five Bluejacket Pride character traits : respect , responsibility , honesty , compassion , and self-discipline . Transition to 6th grade starts with Where Everybody Belongs ( WEB ). Students get to work with and learn from 8thgrade WEB leaders . We strive to provide students with multiple opportunities to grow their leadership skills , these can include WEB and Student Council , Friends of Rachel ( FOR ), and Minnesota Junior Honor Society ( MJHS ). In addition to our core classes , students also participate in art , band , choir , physical education , Project Lead the Way , and more to discover areas of personal interest . Students have the opportunity to explore their diverse interests by participating in a wide variety of activities , arts , and athletics outside of the school day . Every day is a great day to be a Bluejacket !
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CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI HIGH SCHOOL
Cambridge-Isanti High School enrolls 1,500 students in grades 9-12 . In partnership with our community , our mission is to educate , empower , and inspire every student , every day . High-level relationships are at the forefront of everything at CIHS , and our enthusiastic staff guides students as they prepare for future success .
Thanks to dedicated support and funding , we are redefining career and college ready . Our students have the opportunity to earn up to 66 college credits through PSEO and concurrent enrollment , in addition to Advanced Placement and College In Schools . We offer four career tech pathways : engineering , manufacturing and technology ; business , management and administration ; health science , human services , agriculture and natural resources ; and arts , communications and information technology . Students benefit from partnerships with our regional medical center , leading manufacturers , local businesses and county agencies .
With more than 70 arts , athletics , and extracurricular activities , CIHS is a member of the Mississippi 8 Conference . Multiple athletic fields , gyms , a swimming pool , and a performing arts center unite our community . It ’ s always a great day to be Bluejacket !
RIVERSIDE ACADEMY
Riverside Academy is an Alternative Learning Center in the Cambridge-Isanti School district serving students in our community and several surrounding communities .
The student-centered environment offers an advisory system , research-based intervention strategies , flexible scheduling , and community and work-based learning and career planning . For many students who have struggled in the more traditional setting , we build strong relationships , inspire confidence , and aid students in earning their high school diplomas .
Located at our Woodland Campus ( est . 2020 ), Riverside Academy offers middle and high school students access to on-site support resources for chemical , economic , emotional , and mental health needs .
Riverside Academy provides high school credit recovery in the evenings and summer months . Other extended day opportunities ( Targeted Services ) are also available . Embracing our Bluejacket character traits — respect , responsibility , honesty , compassion , and self-discipline — our mission is to educate , empower and inspire every student , every day , to achieve their full potential .
BROOKSIDE ACADEMY
Brookside Academy , a K-12 Level IV special education program serving students in grades Kindergarten – Transition within the Cambridge-Isanti school district . Our highly skilled and caring staff partner with families and serve all disability areas . Our goal is to provide an environment that meets the unique needs of each student in a setting that allows students to learn and grow .
Located at our multi-age Woodland Campus , graduates of Brookside Academy who qualify may join our Moving Forward transition program for 18 to 21-year-old special education students located in the same familiar setting . www . c-ischools . org
C-I SCHOOLS see page 41 Isanti County Community Guide • March 2025