cobb county magnet programs 2012-2013 what is a magnet program? attracts high achieving students...
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COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Cobb County Magnet Programs2012-20131What is a Magnet Program?Attracts High Achieving Students from Across the CountyRequires Competitive Application ProcessProvides Rigorous and Advanced Coursework in Specific FieldsGuarantees Transportation at Local Pickup Areas Throughout the County
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International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgramInternational ExaminationsHumanitiesMath and ScienceEnglish, Foreign Language, History, Economics, Visual ArtsIndividual Options Investigation, Problem-Solving, and Research
3Life SciencesEngineering/RoboticsGeo-SciencesAdvanced Math
Kennesaw Mountain High School Academy of Mathematics, Science & Technology
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The North Cobb School for International Studies
Social Studies
Science
BusinessYou Choose an Area, Or Blend all Three to Develop a Curriculum Around Your Specific Interests.
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Magnet courses related to research and medicine
Integrated research, career technology, literacy, and writing skills
Medical and Research Internships
Private practiceHospital settingUniversity
Medical Biotechnologyand Forensic Science
Information and CommunicationsTechnology
The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Math, & Technology at Wheeler High School
Engineering and Robotics
7THE COBB COUNTY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PEBBLEBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
Visit our web site atwww.cccepa.com
8AdmissionsEighth grade students residing in the Cobb County School District are eligible to apply for freshman admission into any magnet program
Applicants will be evaluated on demonstrated strengths in the following areas:Middle school gradesTeacher recommendations Standardized test scoresWritten communication skillsAdmissions exam or audition scores (based on program)
9What to do right nowMake strong gradesDo your best on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)Counts as a minimum of 25% of your admissions scoreBegin to look at the Magnet websitesTalk to your parents about this possibilityTalk to your counselors and teachers about this possibility
10Thank YouHave a great year!!
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