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Academic
Magnet High
School
Serving the academically gifted
and motivated student
Mission
The Mission of the Academic
Magnet High School is to
challenge each student, teacher
and parent with the high
expectations of a rigorous
curriculum;
To provide a learning environment
that thoroughly prepares students
for college and to be citizens of the
world;
And to encourage in students selfesteem, a sense of global
responsibility, and a respect for
cultural diversity.
The Finest Public
School Environment
in Charleston
County
• Established 1988
– Small size allows for personalized
education
– 612 Students
• Student Faculty Ratio (20:1)
• All Courses taught at the Honors
or Advanced Placement Level
Our Students
• Diverse population in
terms of religion and
ethnicity
• Very homogeneous
population in terms of
goals and mindset: AMHS
is their school of choice
and academics are their
focus.
Our School
• Safe and nurturing
environment
• Central location in the county
• Relaxed yet focused
environment where students
can learn without distraction
AMHS Contract
• Each student signs a contract with
his/her parents, faculty and
administration committing to:
– Complete a challenging curriculum of
Honor-level courses with a minimum
of four Advanced Placements
courses;
– Complete a summer reading list
AMHS Contract
• Demonstrate advanced levels of
computer literacy and
applications;
• Demonstrate advanced levels of
proficiency in a foreign language;
• Complete a senior thesis that
requires original research,
collaborative study/research with
a professional mentor, and the
oral defense of the thesis; and
• Complete a 90-hour community
service requirement.
Senior Thesis
• A year-long research project
with the guidance and
direction of our faculty and a
mentor (a professional in that
field).
• Unique opportunity for
guided but independent
research in the field of
student’s choice.
• Opportunity for publication in
academic or professional
journals.
AMHS Opportunities:
• Graduates Receive Two
Diplomas:
– South Carolina HS Diploma and
the Academic Magnet Diploma
– Unmatched Opportunity for
Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement
Courses
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AP courses offer the opportunity to earn college credit
while in high school and earn a grade point average
greater than 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. AP studies begin in 10th
grade; seniors often take as many as 5 AP courses.
Unmatched opportunity in Charleston County
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AP English Literature
AP Psychology
AP Macroeconomics
AP Music Theory
AP English Language
AP Calculus (AB & BC)
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science
•AP Studio Art
•AP European History
•AP US History
•AP US Government
•AP French Language
•AP Biology
•AP Chemistry
•AP Physics
•AP Environmental Science
AMHS Graduates:
• 1283 Average SAT: 2nd in state
and Charleston County’s best
• 28.0 Average Act score
• 8 National Merit Scholars
• 16 National Merit Semifinalists
• $11,386,628 in awarded
scholarships in 2011 (2012 data
not available)
• 100% of class of 2013 awarded
state scholarships
AMHS Graduates
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Dartmouth
MIT
Georgetown
Georgia Tech.
UVA
C of C Honors
Emory
Harvard
Brown
Duke
UNC
Swarthmore
Lafayette
Boston U
•Rice
•USC Honors
•U Florida
•Clemson Honors
•Delaware
•Cornell
•Johns Hopkins
•Davidson
•Yale
•Furman
•Williams
•Princeton
•Wellesley
Sports at the Magnet
•We offer a full range of sports to our students.
Due to small school population, 9th graders
often contribute to the varsity teams almost
immediately.
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Football
Tennis
Cross-country
Track
Basketball
Volleyball
Sailing
Triathlon
•Soccer
•Baseball
•Softball
•Golf
•Swimming
•Wrestling
•Lacrosse
•Crew
Clubs at the Magnet
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Student Government
Academic Bowl
ACTS
Art Club
Chess Club
Drama Club
Environmental Team
Forensics, Debate and Mock
Trial
French Club
Future Problem Solving
Garden Club
Habitat for Humanity
Jr. Academy of Sciences
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
•Yearbook
•Science Olympiad
•Key Club
•Martial Arts Club
•Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor
Society)
•National Honor Society
•Newspaper
•Photography Club
•Pep Club
•Senior Class Advisory Board
•SHOUT
•Soccer Club
•Step Club
•Student Environmental Action
Committee
Admission
Requirements
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Students must be residents of Charleston County
and complete an AMHS application.
The application includes teacher recommendations
and grades; minimum overall B average.
Students must have a minimum national percentile
rank of 85 on recent norm-referenced achievement
tests OR comparable scores on PACT spring
testing.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in
composition and grammar by successfully
completing a writing sample. Call the school for
appointments at AMHS.
Writing sample sessions will be offered at public
middle schools.
Completion of Algebra I and Spanish I or French I in
grade eight is recommended. Applications are due
in November each year and are available at your
middle schools and at the Magnet (746-1300).
Academic Magnet
High School
Serving the academically
gifted
and motivated student
5109 West Enterprise St.
North Charleston, SC 29405
843-746-1300
[email protected]