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Credit Recovery (Summer School)The Maine Central Institute Credit Recovery Program(Summer School) will begin on Monday, June 20th and rununtil Friday, July 8th. Students who received between a 50-59in English, history and/or science during the first or secondsemester (or both) qualify for summer school. Students whoreceived a grade between 50-59 for the entire year in math alsoqualify for summer school. If students failed with a grade lowerthan a 50, then they will need to work with their academiccounselor to make up this credit in their schedule next year, orthrough adult education.Students who failed the first semester in English, history orscience with a grade between a 50-59 have received theirregistration for summer school. Please encourage your son ordaughter to return this information to the Academic Office assoon as possible. Failure to make up credits could put theirgraduation status in jeopardy. Please give Scott Giallombardo acall in the Academic Office if you have any questions (207)487-4453).What are our juniors interested in studyingafter graduation (Highlights)-Aerospace and Aeronautical Technology-Agricultural Technology/Environmental Studies-Animal Behavior/Early tics/Coaching-Automotive Technology-Biological unications/Journalism-Computer Graphics Design-Computer Science-Computer Technology-Education-Engineering-Environmental Studies/Sports Medicine-Job Corp-Languages/Translator-Law-Law Enforcement/Security-Literature/Medicine-Marine Biology/Oceanography-Mechanical Engineering-Medical Field-Military Science-Music Related-Nursing/Health Care-Occuptational Therapy ocial Work-Sports Medicine-Teaching/Education-Undecided2016 Maine Central Institute Summer School ProgramExclusively for Credit RecoveryMonday, June 20th - Friday, July 8thName: Current Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12Address: Home Number:Cell Number:I would like to enroll in one or two of the following subjects (each 3 hours per day).Morning sessions are 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions are 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. The final determination ofsession placement will be done once students sign up.Mathematics:Classes are available in Pre-algebra; Algebra 1A, Algebra 1/CP, Geometry A or Geometry CP; orAlgebra 2A of Algebra 2/CP. Students must attend the entire three week program to receive math creditHumanities English:Classes are available in Humanities English I & English I/CP, Humanities English II, HumanitiesEnglish II/CP, Humanities English III, or Humanities English III/CP. Students will attend June 20th - June 28th ifthey failed the first semester and June 29th - July 8th if they failed the second semester.Science:Classes are available in Earth & Space Science, Earth & Space Science/CP, General Biology, Biology/CP, Environmental Science, or General Chemistry. Students will attend June 20th - June 28th if they failed thefirst semester and June 29th - July 8th if they failed the second semester.Humanities History:Classes are available in Humanities History I, History I/CP, Humanities History II, Humanities History II/CP, Humanities History III, Humanities History III/CP. Students will attend June 20th - June 28th if they failedthe first semester and June 29th - July 8th if they failed the second semester.Each student must have the teacher’s signature for the course he or she has failed. In order to enroll insummer school, the student must achieve at least a semester grade of 50:Teacher 1:Teacher 2:“Don't wait!!! Thefaster you get thingsudone the better off yoryvebencaare! Itstressful, but just bebestpatient and do your”!lmto keep ca-Class of ‘16I pledge to arrive on time to summer school each day throughout the program. I understand that I am onlyallowed one absence or my summer school credit will be denied. If all work is completed, then I will receive a“P” for the course on my transcript with the associated credit. I understand that each summer school coursecosts 50, which must be paid to MCI before June 16th (unless other arrangements have been made with Mr.Giallombardo).Student Signature: Date:Parent Signature: Date:Common Application Afternoon (NEW)Understanding how stressful the beginning of the schoolyear can be for our seniors, the Academic Office willorganize a “Common Application Completion Day” beforethe start of the 2016-2017 academic year. The event willalso take place before the start of the fall athletic preseason, in hopes that each senior will take advantage of anopportunity to complete their Common Application (or asmuch as they can) with support from counselors before thebusy start of the year. Students who complete thisinformation in advance often reflect about how happy theyare that they did. Typically, this takes much stress off asseniors try to juggle academics, athletics and other extracurricular responsibilities. While a date has yet to bedetermined, please be on the look out for the 1st Annual“Common Application Completion Day” in early - midAugust!Are You On Track?Not sure what your next steps are for postsecondary planning? Unclear about what rolethe Academic Office plays in your life? Clickhere to peruse this handy checklist!

Sophomore College ToursOn April 5th, MCI 10th graders spent theday exploring three local college campusesas part of our MELMAC grant. Spendingtime at Husson University, Colby College,and the University of Maine at Farmington,students toured the campuses, spoke withcurrent students and admissionsrepresentatives, and ate in the dining halls(always a highlight!) Many studentscommented that this was a great chance tolearn new things about schools we havenear MCI and to find out more aboutspecific programs and strengths of thedifferent colleges. They also were able tosee a few MCI alumni who attend theseschools!Whether thinking about a 4 yearcompetitive college, 4 year college, 2 yearcollege, military, workforce, or other options,it is important to understand the necessaryrequirements to be considered for each. Weencourage students to speak with theiracademic counselor about their schedule toensure that they are on track for their postsecondary plan! Plan early, and prepare foryour life beyond MCI!Examples of Curriculum Pathways toPost-Secondary OptionsA 4 Year Competitive College- 4 years of honors/AP Humanities- 4 years of College Preparatory Mathematics--(Algebra 1/CP, Geometry/CP, Algebra 2/CP,Advanced Math, C or AP Calculus)4 years of College Preparatory Science (Earth &Space Science/CP, Biology/CP, Chemistry/CP,Physics/CP (also AP Physics, AP Chemistry, APBiology, Ap Environmental Science, DualEnrollment Anatomy & Physiology if available)4 years of the same Foreign Language1 year of Fine Arts1 year of Physical Education1/2 year of HealthAssorted electives in social sciences, humandevelopment, fine arts and science*College classes are highly recommended fortop students as well- 4 years of Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry &--Algebra 2)4 years of Science1 year of Fine Arts1 year of Physical Education1/2 year of HealthAssorted electives in social sciences, humandevelopment, fine arts and scienceDirectly into the Workforce4 years of English3 years of History4 years of Mathematics4 years of Science1 year of Fine Arts1 year of Physical Education1/2 year of HealthAssorted electives in social sciences, humandevelopment, fine arts, and scienceA 4 Year College- 4 years of College Preparatory Humanities- 4 years of College Preparatory Mathematics-“Do nooption. Th t obsess over onethat are po ere are so many optissall be ama ible to you, and the onsy couldzing in waeven imag ys you have notined-Class of yet’‘16College of the Atlantic TripOn Thursday, May 26th, 12students from MCI visited theCollege of the Atlantic. The studentsparticipated in a tour which includeda look at a dorm room, a lunch ofsteak, potatoes and fiddleheads, and alook at campus gardens, whichproduced much food for campus.They also visited the old mansionsthat make up the campus, wherestudents had the uniqueopportunity to play on a grandpiano in the lounge. Students alsofound out that COA has its veryown QuiddichTeam!The students had a greatexperience and were very pleasedto have Mr. Fortier as theirchaperone! We look forward toorganizing more trips in the future,and encourage students to let usknow if they are interested in seeinga particular college campus!(Algebra 1/CP, Geometry/CP, Algebra 2/CP,Advanced Mathematics)4 years of College Preparatory Science (Earth &Space Science/CP, Biology/CP, Chemistry/CP,Physics/CP, Anatomy & Physiology2-3 years of the same Foreign Language1 year of Fine Arts1 year of Physical Education1/2 year of HealthAssorted electives in social sciences, humandevelopment, fine arts and scienceA 2 Year College**Many students will be encouraged to join theVocational Program or Cooperative EducationProgram.** The decisions that students and parents makein their choice of courses in the sequence ofcourses are most important. Choices made for thefreshmen and sophomore years will strongly affectthe options available for the junior and senioryears. Students and parents should also knowexactly where the student stands (credit total) atthe end of each year. It is very important that theywork closely with their academic counselorthrough this process.- 4 years of English- 3 years of historyWhat’s Your Plan?

Guest Column: 1st AnnualOutdoor Careers ExpoWhen we were young many of us rememberbut also get them thinking about fields theyrescue specialist, a hazardous materialcould work in outside of an office. After a bitremediation engineer, a field biologist for theof brainstorming, we thought the best way toUS Fish and Wildlife Service, and a collegehelp students realize that the myriad ofprofessor turned full time mountain runner.being asked what we wanted to do when weoptions they have ahead is virtually limitlessgrew up. Some of us even took tests thatwas to bring in a panel of folks from all walksseemed counterintuitive to host an outdoorwould help us narrow the field a bit andof life who had each tailored successful careercareer fair indoors. Each question thedetermined what lines of work we might bepaths for themselves working outside. Wepanelists had come up was were presented tobest suited for. It was almost as though adecided to assemble a team of panelists whothe students for feedback and then a groupcareer path was something you got to pickwould each come up with a series ofdiscussion followed. If there were twofrom a checklist, like an a la carte meal. Atquestions they wished they had answers tothemes to the day, one would have been forthe same time, we spent our days in schoolwhen they were in college or high school.students to follow their interests rather thanstudying the history of great people who hadEvery potential panelist we contacted was notworrying about deciding on a particular jobrisen above the rest by forging their own pathonly more than happy to help but alsoambition and the second was that identifyingand breaking new trails that none had gonementioned their envy of the students, wishingyour ideal career path is always a work indown before. I was never quite sure how tothey had the opportunity to come toprogress. To pretend it’s not can serve toweb the two influences of picking a job andsomething like this when they were in school.pigeonhole students into paths that are closelooking up to those who broke the molds. SoRather than designing a career fairThe day was spent outside, as itto their interests but perhaps not hitting thewhen Emily Wagner and Maine Centralthat simply provided tabletop informationmark. It is in their flexibility, review andInstitute contacted me about helping to designabout specific job types, we wanted to designrevision of a plan that they can find the pathan event for their students getting ready forsomething that helped coach students intoward a truly rewarding career in whatevercollege that would help think about what theycareer strategy. Some of the most enjoyablefield it is that inspires them most.might want to do and how they could turnjobs I have had have been in roles I neverthose ideas into careers, I was intrigued.knew existed as a student. We looked forEmily and I wanted to design anBy: Christopher Broughton-Bossongpeople who had careers that they had tailoredFor more information about Chris and hisevent that would help students not only find ain rather non-traditional means. The panelistscareer path, check out http://bit of direction and maybe some inspirationfor this event included a K-9 search andwww.wildcompassrose.comCollege & Career Fair HighlightsThe 7th Annual Maine Central Institute College & Career Fair was heldon Wednesday, April 27th. The MCI community welcomed over 65different colleges and careers from primarily the New England region,but also reaching as far as Chicago.As is customary with the fair, the representatives had many wonderfulthings to say about our students, faculty and staff. As students made theirway between tables in Wright Gym, they asked many meaningfulquestions, which will help in their college and career planning over thenext one, two or three years.We are proud of the students for taking risks at this event. Withencouragement from the faculty and staff, our students proved once againwhat makes our student body so unique and special. We look forward tohosting the 8th Annual College and Career Fair in April 2017!“Make sure you're alwayschecking Naviance or Collegeboard.They are great resources and there'salways something new to learn. Don't panicabout school, plans change and that'sokay”-Class of ‘16

Transitions Academy InformationHOBY Youth Leadership ConferenceDon't forget: Transitions Academy for incoming8th graders is August 1 through August 12!Transitions Academy is a great opportunity topractice math and reading skills and to becomemore familiar with MCI's campus and faculty/staff.Register by June 20.“HOBY was a lifechangingexperience. I met themost courteous,open-minded,passionate, reliable,and exuberantpeople who taughtme how to be aleader. I learnedabout personal,group, and societalleadership that I will put to action in myschool and community. HOBY had a greatimpact on me and my life, so I hope I canmake an impact on the lives of others”Allison Hughes ‘18Save the Dates!MCITransitionsAcademyDiscover information aboutMCI sports, clubs, activities& other opportunities to getconnected at schoolWork on studyskills & notetaking strategiesMeet teachers,administrators &older studentsSet up the iPad you’lluse during the schoolyearParticipate inenrichment activitieswith MCI faculty & staffLearn time management forgetting to classes betweenbuildingsGet help with yoursummer workLearn MCI’s dailyschedule & your owncourse scheduleEarn a 1/2 half creditwith 100% attendance &active participationEat lunch in the dining hallwith other new MCI students be ready to succeedon day one.Transitions Academy:A Summer Program forIncoming 9th Grade StudentsMonday, August 1 - Friday, August 12*Registration materials will be coming soon*“Senior year goes by superfast, so don't waste your timewishing and waiting, live in everymoment you have”Class of ‘16Consortium of Vermont Colleges Tour18 schools. 5 days. 40 college counselors.For one whirlwind week in April, Ms. Wagnerwas in Vermont checking out campuses,networking with admission staff, and enjoyingthe mountain views. Some highlights werelearning more about Lyndon State College'sAtmospheric Sciences program (Jim Cantorefrom The Weather Channel is an alum!), thebouldering wall in the basement of one of thedorms at Green Mountain College, and theexperiential education requirements of all theschools. If you're interested in a school inVermont, ask Ms. Wagner for more info!

Student SpotlightSenior projects encourage students to engage with theprofessional community. For some, it’s about taking thefirst few steps on a trail of life-long learning – gatheringbits of information and developing broader interests thatenrich them on a personal level. For others, it’sembarking on an exploration of their future career goals.Either pursuit emphasizes the value of continuing tolearn, explore new ideas, create and achieve goals, andembrace growth as a life-long endeavor.A big congratulations is due for Emily McAlpine for abold adventure during her senior project! She is hopingto own her own bridal design shop after completing herbusiness degree. It made total sense for her to designher senior project around an internship at Blush Bridal.It didn’t take long for her mentors to realize how bright,hard-working and talented she is, though, and that shortinternship has turned into a paid internship – all beforeshe’s even completed her first semester of college!Through this internship, she will gain valuable trainingin many aspects of this business. Because of herprofessional demeanor and enthusiastic work ethic, shewill likely also forge many valuable relationships withpeople in the business.We’re proud of you, Emily, for a senior project doneso well that it has set you on the path to your futurecareer goals!2016 - 2017 School Dates toRemember8/14: Summer ESL Students Arrive8/15: Registration Starts for all students8/15: Fall Athletic Programs Begin8/30: Opening Day for New Students8/31: Opening Day for All Students9/5: Labor Day - No School9/30 - 10/2: Homecoming“STAYORGANIZED! Startyour collegeapplications in thesummer before schoolstarts, work hard butenjoy the time youhave left at MCI.Apply to a wide rangeof schools.do notapply to a bunch of"reach schools" andonly one safetyschool”Class of ‘16“Explore manydifferent sections oflearning. And by thatI mean take a classthat may be outsideyour preference. Younever know if you'llend up findingsomething new thatyou like and want toget more in depthlearning with. Justkeep your optionsopen”Class of ‘16Academic Office InformationThe Academic Office will be open over the summerfrom are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.The Academic Counselors and Registrar will be onschool break starting Monday, June 24th. They willreturn to the office on Monday, August 15th. BeginningAugust 15th, students may schedule appointments withtheir counselor regarding schedules for the 2016-17school year. Schedules will be available to students andparents in the middle of August.Mrs. Cray, Registrar is available throughout the summerfor transcripts, grades, files, or new student registration.Please contact her at dcray@mci-school.org if youhave any requests.Please also contact 487-4453 or jmcwilliams@mcischool.org with any further questions/concerns.

Naviance Curriculum Highlights With college & career aspirations at an all time high, the Academic Office is excited to introduce the Naviance Curriculum to MCI. Each student has a Naviance account and current access to this College & Career Planning web based resource. We believe this new information will take post secondary planning to a new