Certificates of Mastery:
CIM & CAM
What are CIM and CAM?
The Certificate of Initial Mastery (CIM) represents
student achievement within a set of academic standards set by the Oregon
Department of Education. These standards include minimum scores on a series
of academic tests as well as demonstration of student skills through work
samples. Student work samples are evaluated by our teachers using guidelines
provided by the State. All students are strongly encouraged to complete the
CIM before graduation from high school, but it is not a requirement for earning
a diploma. Earning a CIM is noted on the student’s transcript, and
students receiving a CIM are awarded recognition at graduation.
The Certificate of Advanced Mastery (CAM) represents student exploration
and achievement in a specific career area of interest. The process of earning
a CAM involves
• working with a CAM advisor to formulate career goals
• taking courses in high school that develop career interests
• working in the community to gain experience in a future career area
• identifying education and training needed for the future
• production of a portfolio that represents the advanced accomplishments
the individual student.
Students are encouraged to complete a CAM while in high school, but it is
not a requirement for earning a diploma. Students who receive a CAM will
have it noted on their transcripts, and they will also be recognized at graduation.
Current
NEHS CAM Program Areas
• Arts and Communication
• Business and Management
• Highlander Health
• Human Resources
• Industrial and Engineering Systems
• International Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to earn the CIM or CAM to earn a diploma?
Not at North Eugene
High School.
Why should I earn a CIM or CAM?
When you apply to attend
a college or university, to get a job, to join the military, or to do volunteer
work, the Certificates can help you prove why you should be admitted, hired,
or allowed to join. It shows you did more than just attend school, take classes,
and graduate with a good GPA. It shows you worked hard to achieve high standards – standards
that people respect in the world beyond high school. Participating in a CAM
can better prepare students for future careers and higher education.
How much time do I have to earn the CIM and CAM?
You have until you graduate
from high school to earn the CIM and CAM.
What are the different standards that are tested for CIM?
State Academic
Content Standards define what students are expected to know and be able to
do in English/language arts, mathematics, science, social sciences, the arts,
second languages (world languages), and physical education.
State Performance Standards define how well students must perform on classroom
assessments and state assessments in reading, writing, mathematics, mathematical
problem solving, science, and social sciences.
Local Performance Standards are created by school districts. The district
defines how well students must perform on classroom assessments and district
assessments in physical education, second languages (world languages), and
physical education.
When are the state tests given?
You can get the state test schedule by asking
a teacher or administrator.
Are there sample state tests and scoring guides I can use for practice?
You may also get sample tests by asking a teacher or administrator at the
school.
What are work samples?
A state work sample is a classroom assignment that is scored on a 1-6 point
scale using the official state scoring guide for that subject.
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