North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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SUMMATECH Limnology THEMES STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Front row: Harry Grigsby. Roman Stevens, Drum Miller. Jennifer Baillie. Back row: Ms. Laine, Ed Munnich. Hans Dickel. Kao Chang. Matthew Clayton, Joe McCollor. Missing: Nate Mullen, Tim Vessel. Energy Systems Advanced Courses FACULTY Back row: Mr. Larson, Mr. Minnema, Mr. Luebeck. Front row: Ms. Laine, Mrs. Scott, Ms Lentz. Mrs. Halcomb. Missing: Dr. Hoogheem. Ms. Matsis. Summatech is the largest magnet here at North High School. Students take enriched courses in science and math aside from their basic requirements. They also must take technology classes. Each year in Summa Tech has a different theme. Entering as a freshman, lim- nology is the theme, followed by energy, and systems in the next two years. Once in Twelfth grade you continue to take advanced courses in math and science. As eighth graders, students who wish to enroll must write a small essay and get recommendations from their Math and Science teachers. In order to stay in the program, the student must keep a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. If you like Math and Science, then this magnet is for you! 18

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North Community High is a school offering many opportunities. It is the only high school in Minnesota that offers five different magnet programs, as well as comprehensive and MICE programs. One of the five magnet programs North offers is KBEM radio broadcasting curriculum. The KBEM Magnet provides students with academic and on the job opportunities to explore career options and learn marketable skills preparing them for full-or part-time employment upon graduation. The Suma Tech (Science, Math, and Technology) Magnet enroll the largest number of students at North. This four-year program is designed for students who want concentrated preparation for higher education and technology-related careers. The Advanced Technical Magnet provides students with opportunities to explore career options and learn marketable skills. There ia a total of five technical occupations that students in this magnet students study; cabinet making, television production, commercial photography, design architectural drafting, and technical electronics. The Visual and Performing Arts Magnet is dedicated to providing arts instruction and enrichment for students who possess special interests and talents in the Visual and Performing Arts. It offers an enriched curriculum for individuals and small groups in visual arts, dance, theater, and music. The Fundamental Magnet — alternative program dedicated to the concepts of scholarship, courtesy, respect, responsibility, and citizenship — seeks to provide an atmosphere conductive to the development of these ideals. The Fundamental program enhances the intellectual abilities and growth of character in students while promoting students’ creativity, originality, and individuality. The Comprehensive program at North is unique because it offers a variety of courses through the different magnets. Students at North have the opportunity to take special classes similar to tne magnet classes. Finally, the MICE program (Mother and Infant Care Education) provides for the care of students' babies while mothers are able to attend classes. Through this program young mothers are offered classes tailored to the needs of themselves and their children. North Community High is a school with wide diversity and opportunities. North High is taking one step at a time to improve to academic excellence. Advanced Technical Magnet students Becky Bimell, Mary Miestemer, and Jim Kurtz demonstrate their skills during a video production. Summa Tech students Chan Insislengmay, Teng Lo, Becky Knipp and Ed Munnich, listen attentlvty during one of the many lectures in science. KBEM student name unknown prepares for a live broadcast Mrs. White admires a painting by Daryl Williams, a Visual and Performing Arts student. 17

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SCIENCE l CHEMISTRY PHYSICS MATH BIOLOGY drafting