2. Cobb County Magnet Programs 2012-2013

3. What is a Magnet Program? Attracts High Achieving Students from Across the County Requires Competitive Application Process Provides Rigorous and Advanced Coursework in Specific Fields Guarantees Transportation at Local Pickup Areas Throughout the County

4. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program International Examinations HumanitiesMath and Science English, Foreign Language, History, Economics, Visual Arts Individual Options Investigation, Problem-Solving, and Research

5. Life SciencesLife Sciences Engineering/RoboticsEngineering/Robotics Geo-SciencesGeo-Sciences Advanced MathAdvanced Math Kennesaw Mountain High School Academy of Mathematics, Science & Technology

6. The North Cobb School for International Studies Social Studies Science Business You Choose an Area, Or Blend all Three to Develop a Curriculum Around Your Specific Interests.

7.  Magnet courses related to research and medicine  Integrated research, career technology, literacy, and writing skills  Medical and Research Internships Private practice Hospital setting University

8. Medical Biotechnology and Forensic Science Information and Communications Technology The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Math, & Technology at Wheeler High School Engineering Engineering and Robotics

9. THE COBB COUNTY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AT PEBBLEBROOK HIGH SCHOOL Visit our web site at www.cccepa.com

10. Admissions Eighth 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 grades  Teacher recommendations  Standardized test scores  Written communication skills  Admissions exam or audition scores (based on program)

11. What to do right now Make strong grades Do your best on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) – Counts as a minimum of 25% of your admissions score Begin to look at the Magnet websites Talk to your parents about this possibility Talk to your counselors and teachers about this possibility

12. Thank You Have a great year!!