1. Magnet Schools
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2. What is a Magnet School? A Magnet School…
…offers specialized learning themes for students who have unique interests.
…is a public school and there is no cost to attend.
…may have an extended school day with an early start time.
…will only provide transportation to schools in your area.
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3. Goals of Magnet Schools
Offer Diverse Subjects Provide Career Awareness Identify Students’ Interests Develop Students’ Talents
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4. What programs are offered?
International Studies
Fine & Performing Arts
Brown JHS
Walter Johnson JHS
Roy Martin MS
K.O. Knudson MS
Thurman White MS
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5. What programs are offered?
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Leadership
Bridger MS
Kenny Guinn MS
Cashman MS
Hyde Park MS
Robert O. Gibson MS
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6. International Studies
Brown JHS Walter Johnson JHS Roy Martin MS
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7. Brown Academy of International Studies
IB World School
Our Mission: Brown Academy of International Studies is dedicated to maintaining a safe, positive and academically rigorous learning environment where all students can become active, responsible, global citizens and lifelong learners.
Special Features:
Authorized IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate MYP Programme
Emphasis on Inquiry-Based Learning, Creative Arts, Technology and Global Education
Foreign language program including: Spanish (I), Spanish (II), Chinese (I) and Chinese (II); all available for High School Credit
Superior rated competitive Performing Arts programs
Selection of career focused design classes
Enrichment and support courses available
Commitment to service learning
# Experience a World-Class Education in Design, Arts, and Language.
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8. Johnson Junior High School
Robotics Team Vex #8871
Archery
Track and Field
Boys and Girls Basketball
Boys and Girls Soccer
Cheer
National Junior Honor Society
Drama Club
Anime Club
Leadership
Art Club
Chess Club
Junior Varsity Quiz Club
Academy of International Studies an International Baccalaureate Candidate School
Every student receives a laptop to use at school and home.
All students have 8 classes that include core classes plus arts, design, PE, and foreign language (Spanish and Mandarin Chinese)
Design classes for robotics, video production, web design, photojournalism, and more
Award Winning Performing Arts Programs: Band, Orchestra, Choir, Drama
Championship Sports Teams
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9. Roy Martin Middle School
and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Roy Martin students:
Build confidence in managing their own learning.
Learn by doing, connecting the classroom to the larger world.
Outperform non-IB students in critical academic skills.
Thrive in a positive school culture where they are engaged and motivated to excel.
Develop an understanding of global challenges and a commitment to act as responsible citizens.
Participate in academic clubs such as Speech and Debate, Chess, and Robotics.
Visit our website for more information
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10. Fine & Performing Arts K.O. Knudson MS Thurman White MS
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11. & & Creative Arts What Moves You? Technology
K.O. Knudson Middle School
&
Creative Arts
Academy of
Technology
Band?
&
Digital Media
Visual Arts
What
Moves
You?
Band?
TV Production?
Computer Graphics?
Orchestra?
Dance?
Dance?
Visual Arts?
Vocal?
Folklorico?
Theatre?
Digital Media?
Mariachi?
Performing Arts
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12. Discover Your Stage Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts At
Offering Majors in:
Dance Theater
Choir Band
Orchestra
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13. Leadership Robert O. Gibson MS Innovative Learning Environments
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14. Robert O. Gibson Middle School Leadership Academy
Fostering academic success, personal growth, and social development through service to the community.
LEADERSHIP
Life Skills
Service Skills
Career Skills
People Skills
Academic Skills
Our leadership curriculum uses the real world as a classroom in which students develop as leaders who take initiative, solve problems, work as a team, and demonstrate their abilities while addressing real community needs.
The community is our textbook, helping to expand our students’ academic and leadership skills as they become future leaders of the world around them. 
Become Empowered
Impact Change
Be a Leader
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15. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Bridger MS Cashman MS Kenny Guinn MS Hyde Park MS
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16. The STEAM Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School
Aviation
Biomedicine
The STEAM Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School
Aerospace
Art Integration/Technology
Robotics
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17. Cashman Middle School Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
6th Grade
Design and Modeling
Medical Detectives
7th Grade
Green Architecture
Energy and the Environment
8th Grade
Flight and Space
The Magic of Electrons
Automation and Robotics
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18. Kenny C. Guinn Middle School Mrs. Georgia Taton, Principal
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
1:1 iPads
Electives
Apple Computers
Band Orchestra
Culinary
Advanced Art
Information Technology
Kenny C. Guinn Middle School
Grades 6 - 8
Mrs. Georgia Taton, Principal
P.C. Lab
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20. Why Choose a Magnet School?
Do you like to….
…be challenged?
…solve problems?
…ask why?
…discover how things work?
…investigate and find answers?
…express your creative side?
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21. Why Choose a Magnet School?
At a magnet school you can…
…learn about what interests you.
…meet other students with similar interests.
…challenge yourself.
…get ready for high school.
…have fun while learning!
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22. Making the Best Choice Research schools and programs
Visit school campuses
Talk to your parents about your interests
Consider your talents, interests, and abilities
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23. Student Expectations
Students selected for a program are expected to remain in the program for the entire school year.
Students are expected to meet academic, attendance, and behavior expectations of the program.
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24. Application Process
RESEARCH : Learn about the schools and programs that interest you.
APPLY : Submit an application online by 3:00 p.m. January 10, 2017
STAND BY :You will be notified of the results of your application by mail.
ACCEPT AND ENROLL : Accept your seat online or by mail. You may accept a seat at one school only. Follow the school’s instructions on how to enroll.
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25. Application Process
Parents of students can apply online at
Parents must create a new user account for each school year.
Applications can be obtained at scheduled information meetings or at any Magnet or CTA School.
Paper applications must be dropped off at your first choice school.
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26. Maximizing Application Choices
School vs. Program
If attending a particular school is the priority, apply for all applicable programs at that school (ex. Band and Mariachi at Knudson MS)
If participating in a particular program is the priority, apply for that program on all applicable campuses (ex. International Studies at Brown, Johnson, and Martin.)
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27. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS
Transportation
Transportation is only provided to four (4) schools in your area (1 from each category)
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Brown JHS
Walter Johnson JHS
Roy Martin MS
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
K.O. Knudson MS
Thurman White MS
LEADERSHIP
Robert O. Gibson MS
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS
Bridger MS
Cashman MS
Kenny Guinn MS
Hyde Park MS
Visit magnet.ccsd.net for more information.
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28. Thank You!
For further information concerning specific programs or schools, contact the individual Magnet or CTA Schools.
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