C ENTER FOR A DVANCED S TUDIES W HEELER H IGH S CHOOL STEM Certified - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

C ENTER FOR A DVANCED S TUDIES W HEELER H IGH S CHOOL STEM Certified & STEAM Inspired

The Center for Advanced Studies At Wheeler High School a unique 4-year STEM magnet program for academically advanced students

Biology Chemistry Physics Focus Medical Biotechnology and Forensic Science Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Advanced Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

The Center for Advanced Studies Profile 381 Students Enrolled from 54 Different Schools Class of 2014 Average SAT = 2065

The Center for Advanced Studies Profile

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Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies • Rigorous and advanced coursework • Beyond the traditional high school experience • Enhances post-secondary preparation and success

Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies Annual individual academic advisements

College Counseling ▶ 4-year comprehensive counseling program ▶ Full-time Magnet counselor ▶ Use of Naviance for counseling and college application process ▶ Magnet College tours around the country

Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies Block scheduling = 32 courses 2 sciences each year = 8 total 2 maths in Jr / Sr Years = 6 total Many More Elective Opportunities (Music, Art, Career-Tech, Foreign Language, AP and Post-AP classes)

Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies Block Scheduling 90% Magnet pass rate on AP exams

Science Sequence Comparison Traditional Magnet 9th grade 9th grade Physical Science or Biology Biology and Chemistry & Mag Foundations or Foundations of Eng 10th grade 10th grade Biology or Chemistry Physics and Biochem or AP Science 11th grade 11th grade Chemistry or Physics AP Science(s) and Post-AP Science 12th grade 12th grade AP Science Elective Advanced Scientific Internship and Research

Math Sequence Comparison Traditional (Advanced) Magnet 9th grade 9th grade Coord Algebra/Analytic Geo A Coord Algebra/Analytic Geo A Analytic Geo B/Adv Algebra Analytic Geo B/Adv Algebra 10th grade 10th grade Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus 11th grade 11th grade AP Calculus AB or BC AP Calculus AB & BC and/or AP Statistics 12th grade 12th grade AP Calculus AB or BC GT Calc II and/or GT Calc II or Multivariable Calc

Unique Magnet Course Offerings Magnet Biochemistry/Forensics Aerospace Engineering Advanced Genetics/DNA Research Advanced Physics & Robotics Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering Advanced Scientific Research Advanced Scientific Internship Georgia Tech Calculus II & III

Magnet Recognized Technology Pathways Therapeutic Services - Architectural Drawing and ▶ ▶ Emergency Medical Responder Design Therapeutic Services - Applied Engineering Graphics and ▶ ▶ Health Design Audio and Video Technology Programming ▶ ▶ and Film Engineering and Technology ▶ Web and Digital ▶ Communications Plant Systems ▶ Electronics ▶

Magnet Technology PASCO Probeware for all ▶ Five 3D Printers ▶ Science classes Chemical Reactor / ▶ Bio-fermenter Distance learning / video ▶ conferencing capabilities iPads for all Magnet teachers ▶ Google Apps account for all ▶ Magnet students Class set of Google ▶ Chromebooks WiFi access for student's ▶ personal devices 4 State-of-the-art math ▶ laptop carts

Magnet Labs ▶ Chemistry Research Lab ▶ Advanced Physics / Robotics Lab & Workshop ▶ Engineering Lab ▶ Drafting / CAD Lab ▶ Electronics / Telecommunications Lab ▶ Healthcare Lab

Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies Technology Integration in all classes

Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies Internship and Research Senior Experience

Magnet Internship Mentors Coca-Cola Enterprises Science Application International Corporation Piedmont Hospital Emory University Stanley D. Lindsey and Associates Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Foreman Seely Fountain Architects IBM PFVS Architects Georgia Tech Research Institute Montrose Animal Hospital Georgia Tech Biology Department Personal Training Institute Hewitt Associates The Tensar Group GE Power Systems Energy Services Tech Dr. Ted Monitz – Cardiology Atlanta Orthopedic Specialists Animal Hospital of East Cobb Velocity Sports North Georgia Oncology Centers Powers Ferry Animal Hospital Kaiser Permanente Moreland Altoballi, Inc - Architecture Medical Legal Art – Medical Illustration Foxdale Equine Veterinary Services Walgreen’s Pharmacy Borland Software Corp Kaiser Permanente – AIDS Research Georgia Pacific Dr. Harold Enoch – Orthodontics Baudry Architectural, Inc. Massey Automotive Kroger Pharmacy Dr. David Kurtzman D.D.S – Dentistry East Valley Elementary School U.S. District Attorney’s Office Dr. Gerden – Dermatology Jordan & Skala Engineers Georgia Tech Physics Department Georgia Tech Emory Center – Bioengineering Zoo Atlanta

Institutional & Industry Partners Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Research Institute Georgia Tech CEISMC Program Emory University Kennesaw State University Southern Polytechnic State University NIDA Corporation GE Sevaa

National Science Competitions Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology 2 Regional Finalists 6 Semifinalists Intel Science Talent Search 6 Semifinalists Young Epidemiology Scholars Finalists

Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies Appeals to top universities

Extra Curricular Activities All students are eligible and encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities ▶ Language Clubs ▶ Band ▶ Science Olympiad ▶ Orchestra ▶ Academic Bowl ▶ Chorus ▶ FBLA ▶ Drama ▶ Leadership Club ▶ Athletics ▶ Habitat for Humanity ▶ Student Council ▶ Key Club ▶ Science Bowl ▶ Junior Civitans ▶ Odyssey of the Mind ▶ FCA ▶ Debate Team ▶ Environmental Club ▶ Math Team ▶ Robotics ▶ Journalism

CircuitRunners Robotics BEST Robotics FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) GRITS Competition FLL Mentors (FIRST LEGO League) ROBO Chix

Athletics ▶ Basketball ▶ Swimming ▶ Baseball ▶ Wrestling ▶ Cheerleading ▶ Lacrosse ▶ Cricket ▶ Soccer ▶ Cross Country ▶ Tennis ▶ Football ▶ Track ▶ Softball ▶ Water Polo ▶ Volleyball

Magnet Admissions Eligibility Requirements for Application Eighth grade students Reside in CCSD by enrollment

Magnet Admissions Evaluated on the following criteria: Middle school math & science grades (16%) Middle school standardized test scores (30%) Teacher Recommendations (15%) ReadiStep or PSSS scores (30%) Extra curricular, leadership, etc (9%)

Magnet Admissions Class of 2017 484 applicants 2018 Profile 624 applicants ITBS Scores (Average) Mid 50% Reading: 94-99 Mid 50% Math: 97-99 Mid 50% Science: 92-99

Admissions Common Application for all Cobb Magnet Programs https://magnet.cobbk12.org Admissions info www.wheelermagnet.com

Important Dates December 5, 2014 - Application Deadline January 20, 2014 - PSSS Testing for Non-CCSD students only!!! February 20, 2015, Admissions Notifications Posted March 12, 2015 - Open House for Accepted Students March 23, 2015 - Deadline to indicate intent online March 31 & April 2, 2015 - Class of 2019 Advisement

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