COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cobb County Magnet Programs2014-20151What 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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