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Specialty School PROGRAMS Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science [CEMS] @ Blaine High School The Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science [CEMS] at Blaine High School is a program designed for students who want an integrated and rigorous in-depth math, science and engineering focus. The classes will provide unique hands-on experiences for students with a strong interest in these areas and are open for enrollment by students within and outside of Blaine High School. CEMS is designed as a pre-engineering program to prepare students for post-secondary engineering programs and engineering careers. Applications accepted in Grades: 9 or 10. Benefits: • Opportunity to explore engineering careers • Opportunity to prepare for post-secondary engineering programs • Brings a focus to math and science courses • Students will receive transcripted credit subject to the following conditions: school is certified by PLTW, requirements for PLTW course are satisfied, student achieves an average of 85 percent or better in course, college credit exam is passed and required fee is paid [currently $100 for a three-credit course]. CEMS Intended Audience For freshmen entering the CEMS program In addition to other required courses, freshmen students entering the CEMS program should enroll in CEMS Block (PLTW Honors Introduction to Engineering Design, Honors English 9 CEMS, and Honors Physics 9),Computer Skills for Engineers CEMS, and Math CEMS. For sophomores entering the CEMS program In addition to other required courses, sophomore students entering the CEMS program should enroll in PLTW Honors Principles of Engineering, Honors English 10 CEMS, plus a math and science course. Information meetings are conducted in the fall. For more information go to: ahschools.us/bhscems or contact the CEMS coordinator at 763-506-6641. 10 High School Registration Guide