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1 6610 Browns Mill Road Lithonia, Georgia (Information) (Office) Where Do I Apply Online? Online School Choice Applications Available at Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.. Personal Computer 2. Local School 3. Local Library 4. Magnet & Theme Schools Office 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard Stone Mountain, GA January 8 28, :00a.m. 4:00p.m. The paper application is included in this brochure, the local middle and high schools or at the Magnet Programs website Mail or deliver all paper applications and required documents to the Magnet and Theme Schools Office

2 DeKalb County School System Career Technology Pathways and Magnet Program High School Application and Admissions Information Environmental, Energy and Engineering Magnet Program DeKalb Schools Environmental, Energy and Engineering Magnet Program are designed to support students aspiring to become engineers, soil conservationists, microbiologists and other environmental and related professionals. Interested students must apply for admission to the programs. Career Technology Pathways Programs Career Technology Pathways Programs will prepare students in grades 9-12 to transition successfully to post secondary education as well as acquire technical skills and knowledge needed for immediate employment or a future career. High School Career Technology Pathways Programs simulate real life experiences and are the first step to engaging in a career path. Students will explore environmental, energy systems, health care, child care, business, culinary arts, communications, and computing career pathways. Please mail or deliver the documents listed below to the Magnet and Theme Schools Office located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA by January 28, Documents Required for All High School Applicants Magnet Programs School Choice Admission Online or Paper Application Test Scores Required for 8 th Grade Magnet Program Applicants or Iowa Tests of Basic Skills Complete Composite National Percentile Ranking Score of 80 or Higher Test Scores Required for 9 th 11th Grade Magnet Programs Applicants or PSAT Scores Reading Score of 42 or Higher Math Score of 44 or Higher Writing Score of 41 or Higher High School Magnet Programs Applicants Must: Complete a Magnet Program Student Interview Attend a Magnet Program Open House Session Submit One Current Academic Recommendations Earn a Current Core Numerical Average of 80 or Higher Reside in the DeKalb County School District During the Time of Open Enrollment and Thereafter

3 Arabia Mountain High School Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Magnet Program General Education Diploma Seals College Preparatory Seal Career Technology Seal Honors/Distinction Seal Rising ninth through twelfth grade students will need to complete the prerequisite courses to enroll in the Environmental, Energy and Engineering Magnet Program. Program Grade Levels Served 9-12 Eligibility Requirements Students must: Reside in the DeKalb County School District during the time of open enrollment and thereafter Submit proof of residence Submit a complete School Choice Application Submit a complete transcript (private and home school students) Meet all grade level promotion requirements Earn a current core numerical average of 80 or higher Earn 80th percentile or higher complete composite score on a norm referenced standardized test (Grade 8) Compose a satisfactory essay (Grade 8) PSAT Writing Score 41 or Higher (Grades 9 11) PSAT Reading Score 42 or higher (Grades 9 11) PSAT Math Score 44 or higher (Grades 9 11) Attend the selected Magnet Programs Open House Submit one academic recommendations Complete grade level prerequisite courses Complete a student interview Magnet Programs Continuation Guidelines Students must maintain a core numerical average of 80 or higher. Local school designated uniform required daily All students must complete 20 hours of community service Seniors must complete a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) project specific to their major program of study. Students must participate in an academic competition and participate in student organizations or clubs. Parents must complete 10 parental involvement service hours each school year. Magnet Programs Transportation Option The Transportation Department will provide Arabia Mountain High School students the option to be transported to the school from strategic regional satellite pickup locations. The high school regional satellite pickup locations are subject to change each school year based on student enrollment. Parents will be responsible for transporting students to the regional satellite pickup locations in the morning and from the regional satellite pickup locations in the afternoon. Magnet Programs Parent / Student Notification Parents of students accepted for placement in the Magnet Programs must register by the April 2013 deadline. If the student is not registered by the April 2013 deadline, the student s placement will be declared vacant and the next eligible alternate will be offered placement. Lottery Date February 25, 2014 Final Date to Select a Student for Enrollment September 30, 2014

4 Arabia Mountain High School Career Technology Pathways Programs General Education Diploma Seals College Preparatory Seal Career Technology Seal Honors/Distinction Seal Program Grade Levels Served 9 12 Eligibility Requirements-Students must: Reside in the DeKalb County School District during the time of open enrollment and thereafter Submit proof of residence (private and home school students) Submit a complete School Choice Application Submit a complete transcript Meet grade level promotion requirements Attend the Career Technology Program Open House Career Technology Programs Agriculture / Environmental Agriscience Communications Broadcast Video Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts Healthcare Therapeutic Services (Nursing) Business and Computer Science Small Business Development Financial Management Accounting Computing Engineering and Technology Engineering Energy Systems JROTC Air Force General and Career Technology Pathways Programs Continuation Guidelines Students must maintain a core numerical average of 71 or higher Local school designated uniform required daily All students must complete 20 hours of community service Seniors must complete a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) project specific to their major program of study. Students must participate in an academic competition and participate in student organizations or clubs. Parents must complete 10 parental involvement service hours each school year. General and Career Technology Pathways Programs Transportation Options The Transportation Department will provide Arabia Mountain High School students the option to be transported to the school from strategic regional satellite pickup locations. The high school regional satellite pickup locations are subject to change each school year based on student enrollment. Parents will be responsible for transporting students to the regional satellite pickup locations in the morning and from the regional satellite pickup locations in the afternoon. General and Career Technology Pathways Programs Parent / Student Notification Parents of students accepted for placement in the Magnet Programs must register by the April 2013 deadline. If the student is not registered by the April 2013 deadline, the student s placement will be declared vacant and the next eligible alternate will be offered placement. Students must declare their career technology pathway by grade 10. Lottery Date February 25, 2014 Final Date to Select a Student for Enrollment September 30, 2014

5 Magnet and Career Technology Programs Tours January 14, :00 p.m. January 21, :00 p.m. January 28, :00 p.m. Magnet and Career Technology Programs Open House/Registration March :30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Selected students will be notified by mail. Magnet Programs Student Interview February 2014 Arabia Mountain High School 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Students will be notified by mail. A student essay writing session will be completed prior to the student interviews. Magnet Programs Student Essay Writing February 2014 Arabia Mountain High School 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Students will be notified by mail. A student interview will follow the completion of the student essay writing. Magnet and Career Technology Program Lotteries February 25, 2014 Administrative and Instructional Complex 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard Stone Mountain, Georgia Time: 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

6 Environmental, Energy and Engineering Magnet Program Academic Recommendation Form (The prospective student must obtain one reference from a current teacher.) Student s Name: Teacher s Name: Subject Taught: Program of Interest: Check one of the boxes below. Please sign and date the information. I wish this recommendation to be CONFIDENTIAL and hereby waive my right of access to it. I wish this recommendation to be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and hereby retain my right of access to it. Signature Date Please use the following rating scale in completing the descriptors for this student. 3 = Exhibits this trait consistently 2=Exhibits this trait rarely 1 = Does not exhibit this trait ACADEMIC ABILITY AND ACHIEVEMENT Learns quickly with good retention Demonstrates higher order thinking skills Is a keen and alert observer Quickly recognizes and understands conceptual relationships Applies concepts to new materials Demonstrates extensive knowledge about a variety of subjects Demonstrates ability to concentrate Demonstrates intellectual curiosity Generates a large number of ideas or solutions to problems Exhibits creative qualities STUDENT ATTRIBUTES Self-discipline Leadership Personal initiative Is motivated Self-confidence Reacts to setbacks in a positive manner Respectful of others Works well in group settings Is sensitive to deadlines Works independently OVERALL EVALUATION Enthusiastically Recommended Recommended With Reservations Strongly Recommended Not Recommended PLEASE RESPOND TO THE QUESTION BELOW ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS PAGE. Why do you believe that this student will/will not succeed in this program? Please return this recommendation to the student in a sealed envelope. Due Date January 28, 2014

7 Magnet Programs Interview Questions Name of Student: Date: Interview Panel: Describe a successful or unsuccessful experience which has improved your life. What are your reasons for wishing to participate in the program? Why do you feel that you are qualified to participate in this program? What are your best skills or talents (strengths)? What areas do you need to improve (weaknesses)? Describe a situation in which you or the team you were working with created a solution to a problem. What are some of your professional or career goals? Describe something of which you are most proud? Describe an academic experience which has prepared you to be successful in this program? What type of people do you most enjoy working with? Have you ever participated in a competition? Why was it interesting? What additional activities, interests, or achievements would you like to share that you believe would make you a good candidate for this program? The questions listed above have been provided to assist the applicants in preparing for the scheduled magnet program interview. The interview panel is not limited to the questions listed above.

8 Arabia Mountain High School Magnet and Career Pathways Student Selection Open Enrollment: January 8 28, 2014 Deadline to Apply: January 28, 2014 Overview of Selection Process Applicants will be selected through an automated selection process. If there are more program applicants than available program seats, those students who were not selected will be placed on the program grade level ordered waiting list If there are fewer program applicants than program available seats, the DeKalb County School System shall select all applicants Late applications submitted after the deadline will be processed for consideration if additional placements are available and all eligible waiting list applicants have been considered for enrollment Applicants new to the DeKalb County School District applying after the deadline are treated as late applicants Selected and wait listed applicants will receive written notification in April 2013 after the automated selection process is completed Parents who completed an online application may view the application and lottery status by accessing the parent portal account Arabia Mountain High School programs information and application information is available at Automated Lottery/Selection Process All lottery results are subject to verification by the Management Information System Office. Any malfunction of the lottery system will result in the immediate voiding of the drawing. The DeKalb County School System reserves the right to void and repeat any lottery drawing that results from any system malfunction or human error. Magnet and Career Pathways Programs You must only select options the student is eligible to participate in for the school year. Selecting an ineligible option will make the complete application ineligible for the student selection process. Program enrollment availability is based on the number of open seats per grade level Students must reside in the DeKalb County School District. Applicants must meet the program eligibility requirements to participate in the lottery. Staff children of full-time Arabia Mountain High School employees must adhere to the current Board Policy Descriptor Code: JBCC when applying for enrollment in the DeKalb County School System School Choice Program. Multiple Birth --- Applicants with the same birth date, applying for the same grade level and school choice program, will be placed simultaneous if the open seats are available. Eligible applicants will be placed in the grade level School Choice 1 lottery pool. If the program grade level seats are not filled during the School Choice 1 lottery, the grade level applicants selecting the option as School Choice 2 placed on a waiting list will participate in a lottery to fill the remaining seats. If the program grade level applicants participating in the program grade level School Choice 2 lottery are not selected, the applicants will be place on the program grade level School Choice 2 waiting list. The applicants will not return to their program grade level School Choice 1 waiting list. Each applicant may only participate in one lottery pool during a selection process. No applicant in either pool is guaranteed placement in a School Choice Program. Waiting List Once all seats are filled, the remaining applicants not selected for placement during the automated selection process will be placed on the program grade level waiting list in the order in which the applicants were drawn during the automated selection process. If additional seats become available after the lottery has been conducted, the seats will be filled from applicants on the waiting list (per grade level, per program). The waiting list will be applicable from the date of the automated random lottery/selection process until September 30, The waiting list will be housed in the Gifted, Magnet and Theme Schools Office. Students will not be placed after September 30, Notification Process Written notification will be sent to the selected and waiting list applicants. This letter will inform the parents of the documentation that must be presented in order to complete the enrollment process: Certified Birth Certificate, Immunization Form 3231 (New form number for 2000), Form 3300 Hearing, Vision, and Dental Screening, Report Card (1st through 7th grade Non-DeKalb County School System students). If for any reason the parents/guardians fail to complete the registration process, the applicant s name will be removed from the School Choice Program student selected list. The following guidelines will apply to all students selected to attend a School Choice Program: If the student does not meet the promotion requirements to enroll in the grade level for which he/she has been selected, the student s placement will be declined. The seat will be offered to the next eligible applicant on the waiting list. Vacated seats will be filled from the waiting list. No new students will be admitted after September 30, Students not selected may reapply for the school year. Wait listed students will receive a letter that includes their wait list number at the time of the automated selection process. Parents completing an online application may view their updated lottery status by accessing the parent portal account. Click the word edit under the pencil to view the complete application which lists the wait list number.

9 DeKalb County School District It is the policy of the DeKalb County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. THE SCHOOL CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT THE COMMUNITY