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College in the Schools (CITS) College Credit Pathway
College in the Schools is a concurrent enrollment program in conjunction with the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Concurrent enrollment allows students to earn both college and high school credit in a course. The courses are University of Minnesota Regents approved courses taught by Grand Rapids High School teachers approved as UMD adjunct professors. Grades and credits are recorded on a permanent, official UMD transcript. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to register with UMD and have the opportunity to earn College Credit through high school courses.
Check out the GRHS CITS Page for more in-depth detail about the College in the Schools Program through the University of Minnesota Duluth at GRHS
CITS Pathway
CITS Pathway
UMD credit offered at GRHS
$29,027 in tuition savings alone by taking CITS at GRHS *
Benefit of taking College in the Schools
Benefit of taking College in the Schools
The College in the Schools (CITS) program through UMD offers college level curriculum in the high school setting. Students are able to select a challenging balance of courses offered at GRHS. Students have the ability to explore the depths of interests, develop skills necessary to be successful at the college level and earn University of Minnesota Duluth credit while taking classes in high school.
GRHS offers 56 UMD credits through high school courses equaling nearly 2 years of college
Grand Rapids High School College in the Schools Courses
Grand Rapids High School College in the Schools Courses
GRHS offers 56 UMD credits which is equal to over $29,000 in tuition savings alone, not including the saving benefits of Room and Board, Transportation, books and other college expenses. By taking high school classes, students can save nearly two years of college requirements.
IB/CITS English 11^
#LAE-3111 & #LAE-31112
Requirements needed: for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 3 semester credits in semester 1
UMD Course: ENGL 1907 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
Open to: 11
Description: IB English 11/CITS ENGL 1001 is the first year of a two-year upper level course which studies the world wide IB curriculum. The class stresses literary studies and applies in-depth reading strategies through analysis of important texts in both the American and world literary tradition. Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to analyze, discuss, and write about a wide range of texts. In order to interpret these readings, students will also acquire a solid understanding of the important elements of literary analysis.
This course receives weighted grading.
IB/CITS English 12*
#LAE-3121 & #LAE-3122
Requirement(s) needed: IB/CITS ENGLISH 11, for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 3 semester credits in semester 1
UMD Course: ENGL 1120 COLLEGE WRITING
Open to: 12
Description: A continuation of IB English 11, the 12th grade course stresses deep reading of works as varied as Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus. Students must complete an Individual Oral Commentary and sit for two IB essay exams ($25 per student/free for diploma candidates and free/reduced lunch students). College credit may be earned through adequate IB test scores. The class focuses on developing academic writing skills in the context of authors Henry David Thoreau, William Shakespeare, John Keats, Chimamanda Adichie, Charlotte Bronte, Tim O’Brien, and John Steinbeck.
This course receives weighted grading. Students are required to take the IB Exam.
IB/CITS Lang. & Lit. 12*
#LAL-3121 & #LAL-3122
Requirement(s) needed: IB/CITS ENGLISH 11, for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 3 semester credits in semester 1
UMD Course: ENGL 1120 COLLEGE WRITING
Open to: 12
Description: A continuation of IB English 11, the 12th-grade course stresses deep reading of various authors, critical thinking, and an assortment of writing practices. UMD college credit earned (WRIT 1120) for semester 1 and additional college credit may be earned through adequate IB test scores. The class focuses on developing academic writing skills through the studies of authors such as Martin Luther King Junior, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and many more. Works of literature vary by year, but novels taught have included Jane Eyre, The Things They Carry, Born a Crime, and The Budha in the Attic.
This course receives weighted grading. IB testing is not required but is encouraged.
IB/CITS History of Europe 11^
#SHH-3111 & #SSH-3112
Prerequisite for: IB/CITS History of Europe 12: UMD Hist 1208 Our Globalizing World
Requirement(s) needed: for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 Semester Credits
UMD Course: HIST 1207 DAWN OF MODERN EUROPE
Open to: 11 (and 12th graders looking for UMD credit & not on the IB track)
Description: IB European History 11 includes a 4 credit UMD course “Dawn of Modern Europe”. Dawn of Modern Europe is a study of some of the formative events shaping modern Europe. Areas of study include the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Political Absolutism, Enlightenment, French Revolution, and the rise of nationalism and imperialism in Europe. There will be an emphasis on historical research, source analysis, and academic writing skills. Research and essays are included as course requirements. This course is designed for juniors interested in the IB program or looking for UMD college credit. Because this course meets both IB and UMD requirements, it is designed to be more intensive than other high school courses.
This course receives weighted grading for IB enrolled students.
IB/CITS History of Europe 12*
#SSH-3121 & #SSH-3122
Requirement needed: IB European History 11 (for students on the IB track), for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 semester credits
UMD Course: HIST 1208 EUROPE in the MODERN AGE
Open to: 12
Description: IB/CITS History of Europe 12 includes a 4 credit UMD course, “Europe in the Modern Age”. Europe in the Modern Age is a primary source driven, college-level study of 20th century Europe. Students will serve as historiographers in their study of causes & effects of war, nationalist and independence movements, political experiment, peacemaking & peacekeeping, international relations, and the cold war among other selected topics. A historical investigation research paper and academic writing are course requirements.
This course receives weighted grading for IB enrolled students. Exam fees are required if you choose to take the IB test.
IB/CITS Geography
#SSG-3001 & #SSG-3002
Requirement needed: for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credits: 6 semester credits (3 credits in fall semester, 3 credits in spring semester)
UMD Course(s): Fall - GEOG 1205 Our Globalizing World, Spring - ES 2005 Environment and Sustainability
Open to: 11-12
Description: In a globalizing world, good geographic education is now more important than ever. As a broad social science concerned with humanity’s impact on the Earth’s surface, this course is an introduction to the global perspectives, basic concepts, and fundamental questions of geography. It focuses on the ways through which all places on Earth are interconnected. Major topics covered will be the human perception of earth space and the ways people give order to space;
human groups in diverse settings; the growth and distribution of human population; the localization and spatial characteristics of patterns of settlement and land use; resource use and consumption; environmental geography; the geography of economic development and modernization; the geographic analysis of issues including gender issues, racism, poverty, leisure, and religion.
This course receives weighted grading for IB enrolled students.
CITS Economics
#SEE-3000
Requirement needed: for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 semester
GRHS Credit: ½ credit
UMD Credit: 3 semester credits in semester 1
UMD Course: ECON 1003 ECONOMICS & SOCIETY
Open to: 11-12
Description: The course has two objectives. The first is to develop an understanding of the basics of economics. The second is to learn how to apply economics to real-world problems. It will attempt to answer questions like: How are prices of things decided? What types of businesses are there and how do they compete with each other? Should the government be involved in economics or should they stay out of the way? How do banks work? What decides how some people have more wealth than others? How come the government can be in debt, but I have to watch my spending? How do the economic headlines in the news pertain to me?
IB/CITS Chemistry I^
#SCC-3111 & #SCC-3112
Requirement(s) needed: Integrated Science 9 and Biology and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Prerequisite for: IB Chemistry II: UMD CHEM 1153 General Chemistry and UMD CHEM 1154 General Chemistry Lab
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 5 credits (4 semester credits for course - 1 semester credit for lab)
UMD Course: CHEM 1153 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and UMD CHEM 1154 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB
Open to: 11
Description: This course is the first of a two year course designed for students who are completing the IB Diploma or considering careers in science-related fields after graduating from high school. Students interested in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, research, dentistry and other related fields should consider the IB Chemistry I and II sequence of courses. This course will cover all of the topics in chemistry at an accelerated level. Student evaluation is based on lab work, homework, quizzes, and major exams.
This course receives weighted grading.
IB/CITS Chemistry II*
#SCC-3121 & #SCC-3122
Requirement(s) needed: IB Chemistry I and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 5 credits (4 semester credits for course - 1 semester credit for lab)
UMD Course: CHEM 1153 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and UMD CHEM 1154 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB
Open to: Seniors that have completed IB Chemistry I
Description: This course is the second of a two year IB program. Students who finish this course will take the IB HL Chemistry exam. The course is designed for students considering science-related fields after graduating from high school. Concepts learned in IB Chemistry I will be broadened. Student evaluation is based on lab work, homework, quizzes, major exams, and design and research projects.
This course receives weighted grading. Exam fees required.
CITS Health Science Terminology
#SCH-3000
Requirement(s) needed: Physical Science and Biology and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 semester
GRHS Credit: ½ credit
UMD Credit: 3 semester credits
UMD Course: HLTH 1104 HEALTH SCIENCE TERMINOLOGY
Open to: 11-12
Description: This course is required in most medical fields. It has the following 3 focuses: Latin word parts and their application to the medical field, basic anatomy overview of the ten body systems, and understanding of medical conditions and procedures performed in the medical field. It is a great way to combine the study of human anatomy and physiology with the medical world.
IB/CITS Pre-Calculus^*
#MAP-3011 & #MAP-3012 OR
#MAP-3001 & #MAP-3002 for “Early Bird”
Requirement(s) needed: Algebra II and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Prerequisite for: IB/CITS Calculus
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 semester credits
UMD Course: MATH 1250 PRECALCULUS ANALYSIS
Open to: 11-12
Description: The intent of this course is to continue the flow of mathematics, as a student makes the transition from specific functions to a more generalized view of functions and into the fundamental concepts of calculus. In the process of this transition some of the topics to be studied will be: an overview of linear, quadratic, cubic, log and trig functions; permutations; binomial expansion; series and sequences; limits; continuity; bounds; statistics and probability; set and logic theory. Earlybird starts at 7:30 a.m. and can be an 8th course.
This course receives weighted grading.
IB/CITS Calculus*
#MAC-3001 & #MAC-3002
Requirement(s) needed: IB Pre-Calculus and for UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 semester credits
UMD Course: MATH 1296 CALCULUS I
Open to: 12
Description: This course begins with a review of functions and progresses to Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus.
This course receives weighted grading. Possible IB Exam fees.
IB/CITS Spanish III^*
#WLS-3001 & #WLS-3002
Requirement(s) needed: Spanish I, II
Prerequisite for: Spanish IV
Duration: 1 year
Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 credits
UMD Course: SPAN 1102 Beginning Spanish II
Open to: 11-12
Description: Spanish III students greatly expand their skills in the language. Vocabulary and grammar are reviewed and new words, tenses and phrases are introduced to allow students to speak, read, comprehend and write about a variety of subjects including leisure activities, health, entertainment, arts, future plans and current events. Students will also develop a better understanding of the cultures in the Spanish speaking world through research, stories, art and current news.
IB Spanish III is the first year in the 2 year IB sequence and preparation for the standard level IB Spanish Exam. This course receives weighted grading.
IB/CITS Spanish IV*
#WLS-3011 & #WLS-3012
Requirement: Spanish III/equivalent language skills. Teacher approval required.
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 4 credits
UMD Course: SPAN 1201 Intermediate Spanish I
Open to: 11-12
Description: Use of the language in realistic situations is required. Students will study advanced grammar and vocabulary in thematic units such as travel, business and recreation. Students will be asked to find and discuss information presented in Spanish newspapers, magazines and advertising. Short stories, some poems and parts of a novel are also part of the class. The curriculum is preparation for the IB exam. The class is conducted in Spanish with students encouraged to do all communicating in Spanish.
This course receives weighted grading. IB Exam and examination fees are optional.
CITS Intro to Music*
CITS Intro to Music*
#FAT-3001 & #FAT-3002
Requirement(s) needed: Must be a member of Band or Choir
Duration: 1 year
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 3 semester credits
UMD Course: MU 1001 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Open to: 11-12
Description: This course will focus on music theory, musical performance and musical composition. Students will be required to analyze, perform and compose in various settings, music genres and must be a member of another performing ensemble at GRHS such as Band or Choir.
ALL MUSIC COURSES MEET THE ARTS ELECTIVE CREDIT REQUIREMENT
Students must be a member of choir or a band for a FULL YEAR to receive credit.
All students, grades 9-12, using school equipment will be assessed an instrument use fee of $100.00.
CITS Resistance Training
CITS Resistance Training
#PEP-3000
Requirement needed: For UMD credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Duration: 1 semester
GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester
UMD Credit: 1 semester credit
UMD Course: PE 1616 RESISTANCE TRAINING
Open to: 11 and 12
Description: If you like going to a fitness center or weight room, this is the class for you. You will gain knowledge in fitness, safety, techniques of training, and the benefits of lifetime fitness and athletic performance. You will learn to design your own daily workouts and choose between weight training, cardio training (exercise bikes and treadmills). Stretching and exercises, aerobics, suspension training, resistance training, sport specific skill training like stickhandling (hockey), dribbling (basketball), and much more. We explore various new trends in fitness to keep you up to date. If you are an athlete here at GRHS, this is the perfect class to do your team workouts, whether set by your coach, our GRHS strength and conditioning coach, or a program designed by you and I.
Liberal Education Pathway through UMD
Liberal Education Pathway through UMD
In partnership with the University of Minnesota Duluth, many of our GRHS CITS courses satisfy requirements towards students Liberal Education "Generals" requirement for 4 year college. In taking CITS courses students can satisfy needed requirements both within a 4 year major and/or within the Liberal Education requirement towards earning a 4 year diploma. Included below is the link to the University of Minnesota Duluth's Liberal Education requirements. The image to the right also allows students to track their GRHS CITS courses along this same pathway. Students can also track the amount of UMD CITS credits they are on track to earn using the same document. Through the CITS program students can earn a large majority of the required Liberal Education requirements needed in addition to Major requirements towards a 4 year degree.
How to prepare for the CITS Program
How to prepare for the CITS Program
Listed below are recommended courses to help prepare for the College in the Schools curriculum. The recommended courses provide a knowledge base and encourage further development of skills such as organization, time management, and determination that increase the likelihood of success in the CITS program.
Requirements for the CITS Program: There is no requirement to register for a College in the Schools course at GRHS however, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to register with UMD AND have the opportunity to earn college credit.
Check out the GRHS CITS Page for more information on the CITS Program through the UMD
Check out the GRHS IB Page for more information on the International Baccalaureate Program
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