MAGNET SCHOOLS CAREER & TECHNICAL ACADEMIES AND SELECT SCHOOLS

MAGNET SCHOOLS CAREER & TECHNICAL ACADEMIES AND SELECT SCHOOLS

GOALS Create an awareness of various career opportunities. Utilize student interests to diversify the curriculum.

What is a Magnet or Career and Technical Academy? A school and/or program that offers specialized learning themes for students who have unique interests. Students have over 114 unique programs to choose from. CTAs are designated as whole school magnet for grades 9-12. Magnet schools are mostly a school within a school for grades 1-12

Arts, Audio Video Technology & Communication What programs are offered? Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Law, Public Safety & Leadership Information Technology International Baccalaureate International Studies Medical & Health Sciences Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Culinary Arts

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (1ST 5TH GRADE) Walter Bracken STEAM Academy Math and Science through Technology Jo Mackey Magnet School Leadership and Global Communications Carson Elementary School International Baccalaureate Primary Years Gilbert Magnet School Communication and Creative Arts Mabel Hoggard Math and Science *Gordon McCaw STEM-Geological Science Emphasis *Clarence Piggott Academy of International Studies Sandy Searles Miller International Baccalaureate Primary Years *Indicates new school Innovative Teaching and Learning Unit September 2014

Middle Schools (6 th 8th grade) * Indicates new school The STEAM Academy at Bridger Middle School Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Cashman Middle School Academy of Mathematics, Science and Engineering Robert O. Gibson Middle School Leadership International Studies *Kenny C. Guinn Middle School STEM Emphasis on coding and video game technology Hyde Park Middle School Academy of Science and Mathematics *Walter Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies K.O. Knudson Middle School Band Dance Drama Mariachi Orchestra TV Production (6 th grade only) Technical Theatre (7 th & 8 th grade only) Technology/Computer Graphics (6 th grade only) Visual Arts Vocal Roy Martin Middle School International Baccalaureate Middle Years *Thurman White Middle School Performing Arts

Canyon Springs High School Leadership & Law Preparatory Clark High School Finance Math, Science & Applied Technology Teacher Education *Del Sol High School Performing Arts Desert Pines High School Sports Marketing Media Broadcast Information Technology *Eldorado High School Video Game Technology Web Design HIGH SCHOOLS 9 th 12th Las Vegas Academy Band Dance Guitar International Studies (French, Japanese, or Spanish) Jazz Mariachi Orchestra Piano Tech Theatre Theatre Visual Arts Vocal Valley High School Hospitality and Tourism International Baccalaureate Rancho High School Aviation Aerospace Engineering Aviation - Private Pilot Medical Pre Medical

Career and Technical Academies 9 th 12th Advanced Technologies Academy Architectural Drafting & Design Business Management & Administration Computer Science Engineering Graphic Design Legal Studies Networking Technology Web Design & Development East Career and Technical Academy Auto Service Technology Construction Management Culinary Arts Education and Early Childhood Electronic Engineering Technology Entertainment Marketing & Hospitality Information Technology Medical Professions Northwest Career and Technical Academy Construction Management Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Engineering & Design Hospitality & Marketing Mechanical Technology Media Communications Medical - Bio-Medical Medical - Biotechnology Teacher Education Southeast Career and Technical Academy 3D Computer Animation for Film & Games Architectural Engineering Auto Service Technology Automotive Collision Technology Construction Engineering Cosmetology Culinary Arts Graphic Design & Illustration Internetworking Technology Nursing Assistant Photography Sports Medicine Video Production Website Interactive Media

Career and Technical Academies (Continued) Southwest Career and Technical Academy Auto Service Technology Culinary Dental Entertainment Engineering Design Fashion Design Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Interior Design Nursing Respiratory Therapy Video Game Technology Web Design & Development Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy EMT Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security West Career and Technical Academy Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology Business Management Civil & Environmental Engineering Digital Media Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources IT Management Nursing Sports Medicine

Why Select a Magnet School or a CTA? 17 nationally recognized schools through Magnet Schools of America. Increased student engagement Students demonstrate higher achievement Students can earn college and tech prep credit Students can participate in internships and job shadowing opportunities High graduation rates Students are prepared for both college and career

Student Expectations Students selected for a program are expected to remain in the program for the entire school year. Students are expected to make progress toward the academic and social goals identified by the program.

Application Process Students may apply to a maximum of three programs and prioritize their choices. Regardless of whether the choices come from different schools or from the same school, additional selections are not permitted. All students who want to attend a Magnet or CTA must submit an application by the deadline of January 8, 2015 at 3 p.m.

Application Process Parents of students can apply online at http://magnetapp.ccsd.net starting NOW. Applications can be obtained at scheduled information meetings or at any Magnet or CTA School. Paper applications must be dropped off at your child s first choice school.

Selection Criteria Secondary schools have criteria which students must meet to be eligible for the lottery. The following areas may be considered: Grade point average, attendance, citizenship. For some programs, higher course work with grades. On site activities (audition for Las Vegas Academy and Del Sol High School).

Placement into a Magnet or CTA Program & Preferences If there are more qualified applicants than there are seats available, placement is based on a random selection process (lottery). Preferences are only given during the lottery if students meet the qualification criteria first. Preferences are given for 1st choice programs only. Geographic Preference Sibling Preference Feeder School Preference

Acceptance Parents will be notified of the lottery results Elementary - end of February Secondary beginning of March Students that apply for, and are invited to enroll in, more than one Magnet or CTA program may only accept one invitation. Students in alternative behavior programs can not accept seats until trial enrollments have been completed. Acceptance documents must be returned by the indicated date.

5 NEW SELECT SCHOOLS

What is a Select School? Select Schools offer high school students the opportunity to attend specialized programs within non-magnet schools. These specialized programs include, CTE-Career and Technical Education courses, AP-Advanced Placement, NAF-National Academy Foundation, and PLTW- Project Lead the Way Random lotteries are used if applications exceed available seats. Transportation will be provided based on defined transportation zones.

BONANZA High School

CHAPARRAL High School

MOJAVE High School

SILVERADO High School

Western High School

Transportation There may be various transportation guidelines depending on the school, please contact the website for detailed information at the end of November. Visit magnet.ccsd.net for more information.

Thank You For further information concerning specific programs or schools, contact the individual Magnet or CTA Schools. For general information or other questions, call 702-799-8492 or visit http://magnet.ccsd.net For online application access, go to http://magnetapp.ccsd.net. FOLLOW us on TWITTER LIKE us on Facebook @CCSDMagnet CCSD Magnet Schools