Magnet Programs Update Director, Magnet Programs Dr. Tammy Summerville Director, Magnet Programs Good evening Dr. W and School Board Members. We had another successful magnet application season for the 2016-17 school year. April 4, 2016

Academy for Science and Foreign Language What is Future City? Students use the engineering design process to find futuristic solutions to world problems. There are four tasks: Create a digital city using the game SimCity Research the problem and write a 1,500 word essay describing the solution Build a city model using recycled materials Present the solution 2

FUTURE CITY COMPETITION National Winners FUTURE CITY COMPETITION 3

Students Have to Create a City Using SimCity Think about City Budget, Transportation, Education, Waste, Jobs, Pollution and Population

The Students Have to Brainstorm, Research, Then Write the Essay

The Students Plan, Design, then Build the City

The Students Present Their Solution

International Baccalaureate (IB) Community, Activity, & Service Megan Cobbs & William King Columbia High School IB Coordinators April 4, 2016

IB Diploma Programme Requirements Course Requirements 6 Courses And Exams Over 2 Years Standard Level (SL) Or Higher Level (HL) Exam Score Scale 1-7 24 Total Points For IB Diploma Additional Requirements Theory Of Knowledge Essay 4,000 Word Extended Essay 150 Community Service Hours

IB Diploma Programme Tracking: ManageBac

IB Diploma Programme Tracking: ManageBac

IB Diploma Programme Tracking: ManageBac

IB Diploma Programme Tracking: ManageBac

AGT ~ Academy for Gifted and Talented is Opening August 2016 Located at Williams School Selection criteria: application, gifted identification, ACT Aspire scores, 3-4 Proficiency level on report card in core subject areas, teacher recommendation, and writing sample Review of application by a diverse committee Forty-nine students identified gifted 5th graders have been offered a seat Next steps: Staff with three gifted certified teachers, prepare dedicated space, provide tour, schedule professional development 14

Academy for Academics and Arts State of the Art Theatre Ribbon Cutting Ceremony April 14 @ 10:00 a.m. 15