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2014-15 NURSERY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING JANUARY 13, 2014

Enrollment for the 2014-15 Nursery program will begin on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 8:00am.

CIS parents considering this program for a younger sibling are encouraged to submit applications

early as seats will be filled as applications are processed and students are accepted for enrollment.

Applications can be found on-line on the CIS website at http://www.caymaninternationalschool.org/

page.cfm?p=367. In addition to the application form, a completed Nursery Request form (indicating

your preference of 2, 3 or 5 mornings per week) must be submitted. A child is age appropriate for

the 2014-15 Nursery program if they are 2 by October 15, 2014.

Questions? Please contact Ms. Mary-Ellen at [email protected]

Events

Jan 13 After School Activities Ses- sion 2 Begins Jan 13 Girls 7-A-Side Football, CIS vs Prep, (CIS Field), 3:30pm Jan 13 Secondary Boys/Coed Bas- ketball, CIS vs GCA, (ARC), 3:45pm Jan 16 Secondary Boys/Coed Bas- ketball, CIS vs Prep, (ARC), 3:45pm Jan 17 Elementary Student Leader- ship Pool Party, (Pool), 3:15- 4:30 Jan 18 Open Library, 9-11:30am Jan 20-24 Secondary Exams Jan 22–26 HS Chicago International MUN Jan 20 Secondary Girls 7-a-sdie Football, CIS vs STI, (CIS Field) 3:30pm Jan 21 Elementary Assembly, (ARC), 9:00am Jan 21 EC /ES Parent Series: Media and Technology, (MPR), 6- 7:00pm Jan 22 Secondary Boys/Coed Bas- ketball, (ARC), CIS vs ACA, 3:45-5:30pm Jan 23 Secondary Girls Football, (CIS Field), CIS vs WCA, 3:45- 5:15pm

Cayman International School

P.O. Box 31364, Grand Cayman, KY1-1206

Phone: 345.945.4664 Fax: 345.945.4650 Email: [email protected]

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AFTER SCHOOL GANG (ASG) LOCATION IS IN B1

FOR JANUARY

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Best wishes from CIS for a happy,

healthy and

academically successful 2014!

IB LEARNER PROFILE OF THE MONTH

“BALANCED”

The IB Learner Profile focus for this month is ‘Balanced’ – IB

learners "understand the importance of intellectual, physical and

emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for them-

selves and others." At CIS we encourage our students to main-

tain a sense of balance in everything that they do. We offer a wide-range of extra-

curricular activities which help our students to explore success outside of the aca-

demic field and thrive in different environments. Our students are active partici-

pants in swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, track and a variety of other

sports; they are enthusiastic performers, providing us with plays and concerts

throughout the year; they are captivating speakers, engaging in assemblies, de-

bate competitions and international Model UN conferences; and they never cease

to impress us with their seemingly endless list of talents which extend far beyond

the academic realm. All too often students lose a sense of balance as they pro-

gress through school, and at CIS we work hard to ensure that our students are

able to maintain their balance and develop as happy, healthy, and productive

learners. As Euripides wrote: “The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in

your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that,

and live that way, you are really a wise man.”

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CIS Community News

Self-Control Self-control refers to hav-

ing power or control over one’s own actions. Students

without self-control may rely on others to make decisions, go along

with others and not take responsibility for their own actions. When children possess

the skill of self-control, they are more likely to stop and consider others’ points of views and to

accept others’ differences before they act. It is important to select reasonable goals when teaching

self-control. It is best to select one goal at a time. It may be sharing, accepting ‘no’, complying with rules, or dealing ap-

propriately with anger. Some strategies for teaching self-control include: Take a break – encourage children to take a break when they

are feeling angry or upset Teach paying attention – encourage children to observe when

others are talking. This may reduce interruptions. Use appropriate reinforcements – provide consistent, positive

feedback for desired behaviors Use specific activities to teach self-regulation – these can be

role-played or modeled. Practice!

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS POOL PARTY!

~NEW DATE~

Elementary Student Leadership would like to in-

vite ALL Grade 3-5 students to our “Back to

School” Pool Party on January 17th, 2014 from 3:15

– 4:30. The cost is $10 CI, and a snack will be pro-

vided. There will be supervised pool games and

fun activities for the kids. We hope to see all stu-

dents in grades 3-5 have a SPLASHING good

time! Permission forms will be attached to your

teachers’ newsletter on Monday. Permission slips

and money should be returned to your student’s

homeroom teacher by Wednesday, January 15,

2014.

EC/ES Counselor’s Corner

Ms. Nadine

The Scholastic catalogue was distributed today. A new basket has been opened and will remain open until Friday, January 17, 2014. Order your books now from the Book Clubs leaflet or from http://world.clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/cayman-international . The books will be delivered directly to school.

Making an order is easy when you follow these steps: 1. Go to the basket by following the above link 2. Select your books 3. Check out and pay using your credit card 4. Select the “Deliver to School” option for delivery Every book you buy from ISBC helps us to earn commission to spend on books for our classrooms and library!

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*Please plan on staying with your child for this event.

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW! Buy your yearbook before January 24 for only $55! After January 24, the price will increase to $65. In order to pre-order your copy of the yearbook please complete the order form (available in the office) with cash or check made payable to ISS Cayman LTD.

http://world.clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/cayman-international

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BIRTHDAY BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY !

Happy Birthday to our December Library Birthday Book Pro-

gram supporters! Thank you for your contributions!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the PTA Santa Social in Decem-

ber. We hope that all of the children and families enjoyed socializing and spending time together, amongst the aroma of simmering cider, nibbling holiday goodies and creating some cute crafts.

Please save the date for our up-coming "Wine & Cheese Social" to be held on Saturday, February 1st, from 6-8PM. Further details to come.

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Dear Parents, Please be reminded that all parents should be registered in the office if on campus outside of arrival and dismissal times. Teachers must inform the office staff if they are expecting volunteers in the classroom, and when you sign in, you will be given a visitor’s tag. If the office staff have not received any notification from the teacher regarding your visit, then you will be asked to remain in the office. Should your child forget his/her lunch, homework, PE clothes, swim clothes, etc., please drop these in the office as per the school guide-lines. However, it is hoped that this will be the exception rather than the norm, as students learn to be more responsible for their school belongings. Let’s all work together to continue to follow these school guide-lines. Thank you for your support. Kind regards, The Administration Team

CIS WELCOMES ISS GUEST

On January 16 and 17, Kristin Evins, the Chief Financial Officer from Interna-tional Schools Services (ISS) will be visiting Cay-man International School. Having joined ISS in 2012, this is Ms. Evin’s first visit to CIS. During her time at the school, she will be spending time with administrative and office staff while provid-

ing financial expertise and oversight.

Ms. Kristin Evins, Chief Financial Officer, has over 20 years of ex-perience in accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Through-out her career she has worked as the Chief Financial Officer of Outward Bound, Inc. as well as working over 12 years in for-profit corporations in various financial positions. She received her Mas-ter of Public Administration degree from the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. She was also a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uruguay and is proficient in the Spanish

language.

FIRST ANNUAL CIS SERVICE DAY

You are invited to participate in a day of community service projects all over Cayman with CIS students and staff! Save the date: Friday, January 31 (8:30-2:30) Stay tuned for more details and email Ms. Tatum for information: [email protected]

Dear Business Owner: Make a difference in the lives of students and families in our school—support the 2013-2014 Cayman International School Yearbook! For the past 10 years, our school has produced a yearbook to preserve school memories for students and their families. The yearbook is a strong tradition in our school and we strive to deliver the best possible yearbook for our students every year. To help us create a high-quality yearbook at a price that all families can afford, we count on the support of local businesses through advertising. Are you a local business owner? Or do you know a local business owner who would benefit from a yearbook ad? We would appreciate your support! Advertising in the Cayman International School yearbook provides an excel-lent opportunity for you to get the word out about your business. The most important reason to advertise in the yearbook is to send a strong message to other area families that you support our school. Additional benefits in-clude: Increased exposure—Students and their families look over their year-

books repeatedly over the years, so your ad will be seen time and time again!

Targeted audience—Advertising in the yearbook is targeted directly to young people and their families.

Value—The yearbook ad is a great value. Price information for various sizes and types of yearbook ads is expressed below. Compare these to a one-week ad in the newspaper or a radio spot. What a bargain!

Please email [email protected] today to talk about the advertis-ing options available. We are certain you will find the perfect way to adver-tise your business while helping support your student’s yearbook. Sincerely, Katie Kimbro Full Page Advertisement= 500CI; Half Page Advertisement= 250CI

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PARKING REMINDERS The first few stalls directly in front of the Administration Building (clearly marked during drop-off and pick-up times) are reserved for those staying in their cars. If you plan to leave your car for any rea-son, please park in one of the other spaces. As our school continues to grow, traffic on and around campus and demands on our parking facilities, have in-creased. Please exercise caution at all times when driv-ing near or on campus. Campus parking and traffic flow continues to be analyzed and changes may be upcoming in the near future.

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Secondary Headlines

Semester Exams

All students in grades 6-12 will take semester ex-ams from January 20-24. These exams are associ-

ated with five core courses: Math, English, Science,

Social Studies, and Spanish. The

semester exam schedule is at-tached to this newsletter. Please

note when your exams are sched-

uled.

HIGH SCHOOL TRIPS REMINDER

High School Trip Intention Forms are due immedi-ately. Each student in grades 9-12 must sign up for

San Francisco, Costa Rica, or the HS Internship

Week option.

Reminder: Deposits for the HS trips were due today, Friday January 10,

2014. Please contact Ms. Katie B ([email protected]) if you

need to make special arrangements for paying the deposit.

Ms. Katie

Secondary Counselor’s Corner BASKETBALL SEASON IS WELL UNDERWAY! The first game in next Wednesday, January 15. Ms. Katie will distrib-ute uniforms and con-tracts during Secondary lunch Monday. Athletes who turn in their signed contracts and permission forms by Tuesday to Coach Matt will get to play in the first game. Home games will take place on: Wednesday, January 15 Wednesday, January 22 Wednesday, January 29 Wednesday, February 5 Wednesday, February 12 Wednesday, February 19 Monday, February 24 All games will begin at 3:45 pm in the ARC. There will also be an international tournament Friday, April 4 and Saturday April 5, 2014.


What is your background and heritage?

I am from 2 main countries, I am Jamaican and English.

Which countries have you lived in?

I have only lived in Grand Cayman but I have visited many other countries.

How long have you been living in the Cayman Islands?

I have been living in the Cayman Islands for my whole life.

How many years have you been at CIS?

I have been at CIS for about 9 years.

Describe yourself. (At least a few of your best and worst personality traits)

I am a shy guy who loves and hates exercise, I am pretty intelligent but I can only put hard work into things that don’t bore me and I

love to play and to make video games. My best personality traits are my determination when I get my mind set on something (My

friends say it is my stubbornness), and I guess my protective nature even though I have never had to use it. My worst traits are my

shyness for sure and my inability to put effort into things that bore me (laziness).

Other than schoolwork and studying, what activities do you enjoy?

Other than school work and studying, because you know I love that, I enjoy sports such as Boxing, Swimming, Football, and Tennis.

I also enjoy playing video games very much.

Describe a time when you wanted to quit, but didn't.

During the football tournament I almost broke my toe and wanted not to play the next game, but Dusan and Thomas said I should

keep playing, I thought about it and decided to play because the adrenaline would stop the pain while I was playing.

Describe your most cherished childhood memory? What were you like as a kid?

My favorite childhood memory would have to be one Christmas when pretty much my entire family was together for Christmas. As

a kid I was fun but pretty defiant at times. My aunt told me one story of when I was small (about 7 or 8), she was wrapping gifts on

the floor and as I walked past her I walked on the wrapping paper. She got a bit annoyed and said “No Jonathan don’t do that, walk

around.” So in response I stared her in the face as I walked back over it a second time.

What is one quality you admire most in others?

I admire the ability of others to work so hard in school.

What is your dream job/career? Why?

My dream job is to be a video game designer, I chose this because I have played video games where I was just stunned by the beau-

ty of the scenery and the quality of the game and I want to give people the same feeling when they play my games. Video games

are like getting to have a second life full of other friends and different problems, I mostly enjoy games where I get to travel the

world exploring and seeing the amazing things it has to offer with a group of friends.

January 10, 2014

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with Jonathan L.

CIS Mission Statement: Cayman International School endeavors to provide each of our students the opportunity to achieve his/her academic and personal best within a U.S./International educational environment that encourages and in-spires leadership, character, and community service while embracing cultural diversity.

Final Exam Schedule

First Semester 2013-2014

Monday - January 20 Tuesday - January 218:00-8:10 Homeroom 8:00-8:10 Homeroom

Final Exam Schedule Final Exam Schedule

8:15-10:15 6 - Geography (Mr. Scott) C4 8:15-10:15 11 - IB Biology (Ms. Dhara) Lab2

8:15-10:15 6 - Geography (Ms. Karen - proctor) Lab1

8:15-10:15 7 - Science (Ms. Megan) D3 8:10-9:00 Period 1 (50 min.) Ms. Dhara to Ms. Karen Lab1

8:15-10:15 8 - Math (Mr. Paul) Art 9:05-9:55 Period 2 (50 min.)

8:15-10:15 8 - Algebra (Mr. Matt) D2

8:15-10:15 9 - English (Mr. Trevor) D7 9:55-10:05 Break

8:15-10:15 9 - English (Ms. Katie K.) D8

8:15-10:15 10 - Spanish II (Ms. Marian) D6 10:10-11:00 Period 3 (50 min.)

8:15-10:15 10 - Spanish III (Mr. John) D5 11:05-11:55 Period 5 (50 min.)

8:15-10:15 11 - IB Geography (Ms. Sarah D.) D1

8:15-10:15 11 - IB Geography (Ms. Jodi - proctor) D4 Final Exam Schedule

8:15-10:15 Ms. Lydia MPR 12 - IB Geography (Ms. Sarah D.) D1

8:15-10:45 12 - IB Biology/Biology (Ms. Dhara) Lab2 11:55-12:30 Lunch

10:15-10:25 Break Final Exam Schedule

12:35-2:35 6 - Spanish (Ms. Marian) D6

10:30-11:10 Period 1 (40 min.) 12:35-2:35 6 - Spanish (Mr. Trevor - proctor) D7

11:15-11:55 Period 4 (40 min.) 12:35-2:35 7 - U.S. History (Ms. Jodi) D4

12:35-2:35 8 - Science (Ms. Karen) Lab1

11:55-12:30 Lunch 12:35-2:35 8 - Science (Ms. Megan) Lab2

12:35-2:35 9 - Algebra (Ms. Lindsay) D2

12:35-1:25 Period 5 (50 min.) 12:35-2:35 9 - Geometry (Mr. Paul) D3

1:30-2:20 Period 6 (50 min.) 12:35-2:35 10 - English (Ms. Katie K.) D8

2:25-3:15 Period 7 (50 min.) 12:35-2:35 11 - IB Spanish (Mr. John) D5

12:35-2:35 12 - IB Geography (Ms. Sarah D.) D1

12:35-2:35 Ms. Lydia Conf

2:40-3:15 Period 6 (35 min.) Ms. Marian to Ms. Gisela D1

Final Exam Schedule


Wednesday - January 22 Thursday - January 23

8:00-8:10 Homeroom 8:00-8:10 Homeroom

Final Exam Schedule 8:10-9:00 Period 1 (50 min.)

8:15-10:15 6 - English (Ms. Sarah P.) D7 9:05-9:55 Period 2 (50 min.)

8:15-10:15 6 - English (Ms. Gisela - proctor) D1

8:15-10:15 7 - Spanish (Ms. Marian) D6 9:55-10:05 Break

8:15-10:15 8 - Ancient History (Ms. Jodi) D4

8:15-10:15 8 - Ancient History (Mr. Scott) C4 10:10-11:00 Period 3 (50 min.)

8:15-10:15 9 - Biology (Ms. Dhara) Lab2 11:05-11:55 Period 4 (50 min.)

8:15-10:15 9 - Biology (Ms. Megan - proctor) D3

8:15-10:15 10 - Algebra II (Mr. Paul - proctor) Lab1 11:55-12:30 Lunch

8:15-10:15 10 - Geometry (Ms. Lindsay) D2

8:15-10:15 11 - IB English (Ms. Katie K.) D8 Final Exam Schedule

8:15-10:15 11 - IB English (Mr. Gene - proctor) Library

8:15-10:15 12 - IB Spanish (Mr. John) D5 12:35-2:35 6 - Math (Mr. Scott) C4

8:15-10:15 Ms. Lydia MPR 12:35-2:35 6 - Math (Mr. Matt) D4

12:35-2:35 7 - English (Ms. Sarah P.) D7

10:15-10:25 Break 12:35-2:35 8 - Spanish I (Mr. John) D5

12:35-2:35 8 - Spanish I (Ms. Marian - proctor) D6

10:30-11:10 Period 2 (40 min.) 12:35-2:35 9 - Modern History (Ms. Jodi) D1

11:15-11:55 Period 4 (40 min.) 12:35-2:35 9 - Modern History (Ms. Amy - proctor) Art

12:35-2:35 10 - Chemistry (Ms. Karen) Lab1

11:55-12:30 Lunch 12:35-2:35 11 - IB Math SL (Ms. Lindsay) D2

12:35-2:35 11 - IB Math Studies (Mr. Paul) D3

Final Exam Schedule 12:35-2:35 12 - IB English (Ms. Katie K.) D8

1:30-3:00 12 - IB Spanish (Mr. John) D5 12:35-2:35 Ms. Lydia Conf

12:35-1:25 Period 5 (50 min.) 2:40-3:15 Period 7 (35 min.)

1:30-2:20 Period 6 (50 min.) Mr. John to Ms. Gisela D1

2:25-3:15 Period 7 (50 min.)

Final Exam Schedule


Friday - January 24

8:00-8:10 Homeroom

Final Exam Schedule

8:15-10:15 6 - Science (Ms. Megan) D3

8:15-10:15 6 - Science (Mr. Scott - proctor) C4

8:15-10:15 7 - Math (Mr. Matt) D7

8:15-10:15 8 - English (Mr. Trevor) D8

8:15-10:15 8 - English (Ms. Sarah P. - proctor) D4

8:15-10:15 9 - Spanish I (Mr. John) D5

8:15-10:15 9 - Spanish II (Ms. Marian) D6

8:15-10:15 10 - Econ/Politics (Ms. Katie K. - proctor) D1

8:15-10:15 11 - IB Chemistry / Biology (Ms. Karen) Lab1

8:15-10:15 12 - IB Math SL (Ms. Lindsay) D2

8:15-10:15 12 - IB Math Studies (Mr. Paul) D2

8:15-10:15 Ms. Lydia Conf

10:15-10:25 Break

10:30-11:10 Period 3 (40 min.)

11:15-11:55 Period 4 (40 min.)

11:55-12:30 Lunch

Final Exam Schedule

12:35-2:05 12 - IB Math SL (Ms. Lindsay) D2

12 - IB Math Studies (Mr. Paul) D2

12:35-1:25 Period 5 (50 min.)

1:30-2:20 Period 6 (50 min.)

2:25-3:15 Period 7 (50 min.)

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. An IB World School, authorized to present the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Spring 2014 High School Trips

Cayman International School is excited to offer two Spring 2014 High School Trips!

1) College, Art, Culture and Band trip to San Francisco! The tentative dates for this trip are Sunday, May 25th through Friday, May 30th. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to attend this trip.

2) Service and Adventure trip to Costa Rica! The tentative dates for this trip are Sunday, May 25th

through Saturday, May 31st. Students in grades 10-12 are eligible to attend this trip. The estimated cost of both trips is $1800 CI. This price will include flights, transportation, food, lodging, all admission tickets and tours, night activities, and sightseeing activities. Final details of the trips will be confirmed after all deposits have been made and flights have been booked. There must be a minimum of 20 students for San Francisco and 15 students for Costa Rica for those trips to take place. A deposit of $700 CI is due by 3:00 pm on Friday, January 10th. After deposits have been paid and details confirmed, a parent meeting will be held where forms and waivers will be distributed and chaperones will review trip details. Attendance on a High School trip is optional, and students who do not wish to participate will instead participate in High School Internship Week.

TRIP 1: SAN FRANCISCO COLLEGE, ART, CULTURE, AND BAND TRIP Sunday, 5/25/14

Fly from GCM to San Francisco (via Charlotte). Go directly to lodging at UC Berkeley dorms (double room private guest dorm lodging for students).

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (5/26/14- 5/29/14) Activities during these four days will likely include:

Visits to 3 or 4 SF Universities (UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCSF, SFSU, Art Institute)

Master Band class at San Francisco State University

Attend open rehearsal of San Francisco Symphony

Visit to SF MOMA and/or California Academy of Sciences

Ferry and guided tour of Alcatraz

Bike tour in city and across Golden Gate Bridge

Walk, Tour, Picnic in Golden Gate Park and/or Redwood Forest

Full Day City Tour (tourist attractions, cultural monuments, neighborhoods, etc.)

Shopping and City Exploration & San Francisco Food Tour

Night Performances (Theatre and/or SF Giants Baseball Game) Thursday 5/30/14

Red eye flight back to GCM- departing SFO at 10:00 pm, arriving GCM at 1:20 pm on Friday, May 30th (layover in Charlotte from 6:00-8:00 am)


TRIP 2: COSTA RICA SERVICE, LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND ADVENTURE TRIP Sunday, 5/25/14

Fly from GCM to San Jose, Costa Rica. Leave GCM at 7:30 am arrive at 1:20 pm (via Miami). Travel by private bus to Monterverde. Dinner and Spanish lesson at La Calandria Lodge.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (5/26/14-5/30/14) Activities during these 5 days will likely include:

Volunteer project with a High School in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve- Students will help with projects such as trail maintenance, gardening, tree planting, and farming.

Volunteer project helping protect a biological corridor by the Cloud Forest

Visit to a coffee plantation with sustainability lesson

Visit to Monteverde Bat Jungle

Guided night walk on the Calandria Trail & day hike to waterfalls

Zip lining on the ‘Original Canopy Zip Line’

Whitewater Rafting on the Rio Balsa River (Class II-III)

Visit to Arenal Volcano and the volcanic Ecotermales Hot Springs

Costa Rican cooking lesson

Salsa dance lesson

Opportunities to practice Spanish with Costa Rican hosts. Saturday, May 31st

Depart San Jose, Costa Rica at 11:35 am and arrive back to GCM at 7:35 pm (via Miami) Additional notes about Costa Rica trip:

Travel is being arranged through SAGE travel who specialize in group service trip planning

Teachers traveling on trip are Spanish speaking. Additionally, SAGE provides a bilingual guide each day on the trip.

The two hotels being used on this trip are 1) Calandria Lodge in Monteverde and 2) Arenal Montechiari Lodge in La Fortuna


CIS High School Student Internship Week May 26th-30th

There are many reasons why internships are valuable experiences for high school students. Internships are a great way to begin exploring career options and finding those jobs that may be of interest when pursuing jobs in the future. Many students begin college with no idea of what career they may want to pursue, but by completing an internship they begin to get acquainted early with some of the career opportunities that are available. Many times students identify early what careers they don’t want to do and that information can be just as valuable when learning about career options. Completing an internship as a high school student helps students decide what courses they may like to take when they begin college. High school students will begin to develop the confidence and skills they will need when applying for opportunities in the future. This experience will make it easier when applying because students will have a comprehension of some of the skills that are needed for various occupations, and will have some understanding of the workplace environment.

High School students who do not attend a High School trip and are on island during these dates will be participating in Student Internship Week. The Learning Objectives for Internship Week are as follows:

1) Investigate fields of interest related to the students’ career and college goals 2) Increase their understanding of skills and attributes required to respond to the demands of and

be successful in the 21st century workforce and economy 3) Help students build an understanding of themselves as lifelong learners and apply this to their

future schooling and careers 4) Help students gain a greater understand of their own interests and abilities as they relate to the

world of work Requirements for Internship Week are as follows:

1) Students must contact a local business and arrange for an internship for the week of May 26th-30th. When students contact businesses they need to provide them with their CV and Internship request letter from CIS.

2) Students must contact businesses by Friday, April 18th. 3) Students need to conference with Ms. Katie if they have not secured an internship by Friday,

May 2nd, and assistance will be provided. 4) Students will attend their internship during the week of May 26th-30th. Students will not have

regularly scheduled classes at CIS during that week. 5) Students must complete and fill out the CIS Student Internship Reflection Form and turn it into

Ms. Katie by Friday, June 6th. Students are required to fully complete this form and have their Internship Supervisor sign and complete the evaluation section of the form.


INTENTION FORM Please return to your homeroom teacher by Wednesday, January 8th. Every student MUST return this form. Student name: ____________________________________________________ Grade: ___________________________________________________________ PLEASE CHECK ONE: _______ My child will be attending the San Francisco Trip (Grades 9-12 eligible) _______My child will be attending the Costa Rica Trip (Grades 10-12 eligible) _______My child will not attend a HS Trip and will instead participate in High School Internship Week (Grades 9-12 eligible) I give permission for my child to attend the Cayman International School activity listed above. I understand that the estimated cost of the San Francisco or Costa Rica trips is $1800 CI and I acknowledge that the final cost could vary. I acknowledge that a non-refundable deposit of $700 CI is due on Friday, January 10th by 3:00 PM. I understand that there are a minimum number of students who must attend this trip, or it will not take place and my deposit will be returned. I understand that if my child does not attend a HS trip, they are required to participate in High School Internship Week.

Parent Signature ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________________________________

CIS Yearbook 2013-2013

Business Advertisement Order

Please check one: Full Page ($CI500) Half Page($CI250)

Name of Business: ___________________________________________________________________

Type of Business: ____________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________

______ We will provide the advertisement, company/business logo within two weeks of purchase of

the advertisement.

______ We wish to have student yearbook staff create an advertisement.

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