C ENTER FOR A DVANCED S TUDIES W HEELER H IGH S CHOOL “STEM Certified & STEAM Inspired” for Student Success
Wheeler Magnet Opened Doors in 2000 First STEM Certified Program in Georgia Received TAG Award in 2012 for Outreach “STEM Certified and STEAM Inspired” Nationally Recognized STEM Program
The Center for AdvancedStudies At Wheeler High School An Exceptional & Distinctive 4-year STEM Magnet Program for Academically Advanced Students
The Center for Advanced Studies Profile 421 Students Enrolled from 54 Different Schools Class of 2015 Average SAT = 2064
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Curriculum Focus Biology Chemistry Physics Research Advanced Math Medical Biotechnology and Forensic Science Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Advanced Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Integration in Math and Science
Unique Magnet Course Offerings Magnet Biochemistry/Forensics Advanced DNA/Genetics Research Aerospace Engineering Advanced Physics & Robotics Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering Advanced Scientific Research Advanced Scientific Internship Georgia Tech Calculus II & III
Science Sequence Comparison Traditional Magnet 9th grade 9th grade Environmental Science or Magnet Biology & Biology Magnet Chemistry Mag Foundations or Foundations of Eng 10th grade 10th grade Biology or Chemistry AP Physics Biochem 11th grade AP Science Chemistry or Physics 11th grade AP Science(s) 12th grade Post-AP Science AP Science Elective 12th grade Advanced Scientific Internship & Research Post AP or AP Science
Math Sequence Comparison Traditional (Advanced) Magnet Traditional 9th grade 9th grade 9th grade Geometry B/Algebra 2 Algebra 1 Algebra/Geometry A Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 10th grade 10th grade 10th grade Honors Pre-Calculus Geometry B/Algebra 2 Geometry 11th grade 11th grade 11th grade AP Calculus AB/BC PreCalculus Algebra 2 AP Statistics (Elective) 12th grade 12th grade 12th grade GT Calculus II & III Precalculus AP Calculus AB/BC Multivariable Calculus Honors Calculus
Magnet Labs ▶ Chemistry Research Lab ▶ DNA / Genetics Lab ▶ Advanced Physics / Robotics Lab & Workshop ▶ Engineering Lab ▶ Drafting / CAD Lab ▶ Electronics / Telecommunications Lab ▶ Healthcare Lab
Magnet Recognized Technology Pathways Therapeutic Services - Architectural Drawing and ▶ ▶ Emergency Medical Responder Design Therapeutic Services - Engineering Graphics and ▶ ▶ Applied 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 Class set of iPads ▶ Google Apps account for all ▶ Magnet students 2 Class set of Google ▶ Chromebooks WiFi access for student's ▶ personal devices 4 State-of-the-art math ▶ laptop carts
Advantages • Rigorous and advanced coursework • Beyond the traditional high school experience • Post-secondary preparation and success • Post-AP Courses
Advantages Emphasis and Opportunities for Leadership and Community Service
Advantages Annual individual academic advisements Personalized Scheduling
Advantages 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 Technology Integration in all classes
Advantages Internship and Research Senior Experience
Advantages Appeals to top universities
National Science Competitions Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology 2 Regional Finalists 6 Semifinalists Intel Science Talent Search 6 Semifinalists Young Epidemiology Scholars Finalists
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 • Swimming • Basketball • Wrestling • Baseball • Lacrosse • Cheerleading • Soccer Click to add text • Cricket • Tennis • Cross Country • Track • Football • Water Polo • Softball • 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%) PSAT-8/9 or PSSS (30%) Extra curricular, leadership, etc (9%)
Magnet Admissions 2018 Profile 624 applicants 2019 Profile 660 applicants ITBS Scores (Average) Reading: 95 Math: 96 Science: 93 Readistep/PSSS Verbal: 92 Math: 95
Admissions Common Application for all Cobb Magnet Programs https://magnet.cobbk12.org Admissions info www.wheelermagnet.com
Important Dates October 2015 - PSAT 8/9 Testing for CCSD students December 7, 2015- Application Deadline January 16, 2015 - PSSS Testing for Non-CCSD students only! February 19, 2016, Admissions Notifications Posted March 10, 2016 - Open House for Accepted Students March 21, 2016 - Deadline to indicate intent online March 29 & 31 - Class of 2020 Advisement
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Magnet Internship Magnet Research
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C ENTER FOR A DVANCED S TUDIES W HEELER H IGH S CHOOL “STEM Certified & STEAM Inspired” for Student Success
Magnet Counseling
Magnet Counseling • One counselor dedicated to the Magnet students from 9th through 12th grade • The Counseling program has been developed around a culture of support for the student through collaboration with the teachers
Magnet Counseling Some examples of programs that support the students: • Freshman Strategies for Success workshop • Lunch ‘n Learns • Presentations to students and parents every year by grade level • One on one junior meetings • Coffee with the Counselor (presentations for parents on topics of interest)
Magnet Counseling • College counseling begins in 9th grade • The use of Naviance, a college and career readiness program, is a big part of this process • Parents are our partners in education
Magnet Science
Magnet Biology and Magnet Chemistry These courses are designed to prepare every magnet student with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in AP-level classes. Magnet Foundations This is a research-based class that Click to add text Click to add text requires students to utilize software like Photoshop, CAD, and Flash Animation to complete student-centered projects Foundations of Engineering This course is a survey of all engineering fields. It includes independent inquiry projects that require students to utilize basic engineering concepts
These science classes are taught by specially trained faculty at an undergraduate college level and can earn the student credit or accelerated placement in college We offer a wide range of AP Science opportunity to our students: Click to add text AP Biology AP Physics I AP Chemistry AP Physics II AP Environmental AP Physics C Science
These diverse courses offer students the opportunity explore their interests in science beyond the standard AP courses Click to add text DNA/Genetics Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering Robotics Aerospace Engineering
We also offer other science courses that allows students to explore a wide range of science concepts Astronomy Click to add text Earth/Space Science Biochemistry Zoology Honors Anatomy Honors Forensics
Magnet Math
Math Sequence ● Freshman complete Algebra II by end of freshman year to have mathematical foundation necessary for AP Physics 1 ● Sophomore year - Accelerated Pre-Calculus ● Junior Year - AP Calculus AB and BC or Honors Calculus ● Senior Year - GA Tech Linear Algebra and Calculus Multivariable Calculus Advanced Mathematical Topics AP Statistics
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