Transcript Magnet Programs Presentation for 2012-2013 SYrev

CMS Magnet
Programs
Information for 2012-2013
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CMS intends to provide all programs
described in the 2012-2013 Guide to
Magnet Programs. Based on budget
considerations, bell schedules and
transportation service may be subject to
change. In this event, parents will be
informed of the impending changes.
For updated information or questions, visit
the website at
www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets
or telephone 980-343-5030.
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“What is a magnet school?”
• Not so much what is taught, but how it is taught.
• A magnet program is designed to offer unique
educational opportunities using a specific theme
that focuses on special instructional approaches,
strategies, or philosophies.
• Magnet schools implement the Common Core
and NC Essential Standards (formerly known as
the NC Standard Course of Study) using the
magnet theme as a catalyst for instruction while
promoting student achievement through
emphasis on students’ abilities, interests, and
talents.
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Status of CMS
Magnet Programs for 2012 - 2013
• 9 thematic programs in 37 schools
• 17 full magnet schools
• 20 partial magnet schools
(program within a school)
• 7 countywide magnets
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Elementary Magnet Themes
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Center for Leadership and Global Studies
International Baccalaureate
Learning Immersion & Talent Development
Montessori
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math
• Traditional
• Visual and Performing Arts
• World Languages – Language Immersion
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Middle School Magnet Themes
• International Baccalaureate
• Military and Global Leadership Academy
• Montessori
• STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math
• Visual and Performing Arts
• World Languages – Language Immersion
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High School Magnet Themes
• International Baccalaureate
• Military and Global Leadership Academy
• STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math at Phillip O. Berry Academy
• Visual and Performing Arts
• World Languages – Language Immersion
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Magnet Expectations
Agreement
• Describes the program and expectations for the
school, the teacher, and the student and family.
• Includes specific criteria for each thematic
program.
• Parents/guardians and students must agree to
the Magnet Expectations Agreement:
– The online application process requires
acceptance of the Expectation Agreement.
– Expectations Agreements are available
online, at open houses, and at the schools.
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Magnet Expectations Agreement
(cont.)
• If secondary students fail to meet program
expectations:
– once student is identified, parent is notified
by school staff; academic assistance/
intervention occurs according to a multi-step
process; a Personal Education Plan (PEP)
may be implemented.
– If the student does not meet expectations:
• Student may complete the current school
year in the school’s magnet program;
• Student will not be able to continue at the
magnet school and will be reassigned to
the home school for the next school year.
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Magnet Entrance Requirements
• International Baccalaureate: promotion; level
III or IV on Reading and Math EOG/EOCs.
• Military and Global Leadership: promotion;
submit a statement of interest and participate in
an interview at the school.
• Montessori: for upper grades, must have
previously completed two years in a
Montessori program, or successfully complete
an interview process at the school.
• Northwest School of the Arts: successful
placement audition or portfolio assessment.
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Magnet Entrance Requirements
(cont.)
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math):
rising 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th graders must score level III or
IV on Math EOGs; rising 6th and 9th graders must
score level III or IV on Math and Science EOGs; rising
10th graders must score level III or IV on Math (Algebra
1 or above) EOCs and have earned one Science credit
in 9th grade.
• Talent Development: gifted student (TD) certification.
• World Languages: level III or IV on Reading
EOG/EOC; students entering 8th grade at Oaklawn
must have completed level 1 Spanish; 9th grade must
have completed level 1 of a world language or take
level 1 and 2 in 9th grade; students entering 10th grade
must have completed level 2 of a world language.
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Magnet Entrance Requirements
(cont.)
Students entering 11th and 12th grade
interested in IB, STEM at Berry Academy of
Technology, and World Languages themes
apply through the Reassignment/Transfer
request and undergo a transcript analysis.
Please review the Magnet Program Entrance
Requirements in the 2012-2013 Guide to
Magnet Schools (pgs. 16-19) for complete
details.
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Transportation
• Provided within transportation zones as identified in the
magnet guide book.
• Provided county-wide for the 7 county-wide magnets as
defined in the magnet guide book.
• Shuttle bus transportation service for certain magnet
schools began in 2010-11. Magnet student pick-up and
drop-off locations and times at identified CMS sites will
be designated by CMS Transportation for students
attending 10 full magnet schools for 2012-13:
Collinswood Language Academy; Harding University
High (IB); Marie G. Davis Academy; Morehead STEM
Academy; Northwest School of the Arts; Oaklawn
Language Academy; Phillip O. Berry Academy;
Piedmont Middle; Randolph Middle; and E.E. Waddell
Language Academy
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Magnet Transportation Zones Map
• Four Zones:
– Violet
– Grey
– Green
– Blue
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New Student Enrollment:
Who Applies?
• New student: Student who is, or will be, new to
CMS (not currently attending a CMS school).
• New students wanting to attend the regular
program at their home school do not need to
participate in the lottery application process.
• New students interested in magnet options do
so by participating in the lottery and need to
submit new student enrollment information by
the deadline to be eligible (December 2nd for
First Lottery, May 4th for Second Lottery).
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New Student Enrollment
• Deadline was December 2, 2011, for
participation in First Magnet Lottery; May 4,
2012, for participation in Second Magnet
Lottery
• Submit information to any school or the Family
Application Center
• You will need:
– Certified birth certificate
– Proof of Mecklenburg County Residency
– Immunization record
– Completed enrollment form
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Proof of Residency
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New Student Enrollment (cont.)
• Two-step process:
1.) Submit enrollment information.
2.) You will receive your child’s PIN and lottery
instructions to complete application
• the first week of January, if you met the
December 2 enrollment deadline
• Mid-March, if you enroll after December 2
• First Magnet Lottery: January 6 - February 13
at 10:00pm
• Second Magnet Lottery: March 14 - June 4 at
10:00pm
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Current CMS Student
• All current CMS students will automatically
receive a PIN and magnet lottery instructions
the first week of January.
• Submit online lottery application by February
13th at 10:00pm.
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Contact Information
• Magnet Programs Office
Family Application Center
700 Marsh Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (980) 343-5030
Fax: (980) 343-5469
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets
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Contact Information (cont.)
• Student Placement Department
Family Application Center
700 Marsh Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (980) 343-5335
Fax: (980) 343-5661
Email: [email protected]
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Questions
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