1. Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School

2. Welcome to Brimm! The Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School is a Camden City public magnet school for students interested in careers in the health allied sciences.

3. Applying to Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School 2005-2006

4. Why Brimm? Number one high school in Camden in HSPA scores in Language Arts Literacy and Math In the top 20% in all Abbott Districts in Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics proficiency Comparable academic proficiency with South Jersey suburban high schools

5. More About Brimm Leader in Science Fairs –Tri-county Coriell Science Fair –Delaware Valley Science Fair State-of-the-art technology and science labs Small class size with “highly qualified” teachers Excellent daily attendance rate

6. First-hand exposures to medical professionals and institutions Opportunity to participate in team sports at Camden High and Woodrow Wilson High and District fine arts activities and …

7. Proven Track Record Highest graduation rate since 1998 Highest college acceptance since 1998 Many seniors receive academic and athletic scholarships to colleges each year

8. Parental Engagement Volunteerism Active PTSA Strong sense of community

9. All This and In a Safe Environment!

10. A LOOK INSIDE BRIMM

11. Who may apply? Students graduating from 8 th grade from Camden City’s public, private, charter, and parochial schools Students interested in an academically challenging curriculum Students with an interest in medical careers

12. Selection Criteria Achievement record on standardized tests GPA in 7 th and 8 th grade Excellent attendance

13. Selection Criteria (continued) Ability to think critically and reason logically: –Brimm placement test results: Math aptitude Verbal aptitude Written expression –Interview with student and parent(s)

14. and … Three letters of recommendation –Science or math teacher –Language Arts teacher –Unrelated adult

15. Application Timeline April 4 th – April 15th –Obtain an application from Brimm’s Main Office April 9th –Attend an open house 3:00-5:00 PM at Brimm –or call the school to arrange a visitation/tour (966-2500) April 22nd –Last date to hand-deliver a completed application to Brimm’s Main Office by 3:30 PM

16. April 29 th Notification of application status sent to parents and sending schools May 14 th Interview and placement test at Brimm May 18 th Make-up interview and placement test. Prior arrangements must be made with Brimm. Timeline continued

17. All candidates for admission will receive a letter from Brimm notifying them of their acceptance or rejection by June 11 th.

18. Summer Institute August 1 st – 11 th Ensure a successful transition into high school Prepare for academic success Determine strengths and weaknesses in math and language arts literacy Establish a strong school spirit All successful applicants must attend the summer institute to: