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CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL
STEM Certified & STEAM Inspired
a unique 4-year STEM magnet
program for academically
advanced students
The Center for Advanced StudiesAt
Wheeler High School
Biology Chemistry PhysicsFocus
Medical Biotechnology and Forensic Science
Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
Advanced Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
381 Students Enrolled from 54 Different Schools
Class of 2014 Average SAT = 2065
The Center for Advanced StudiesProfile
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82%
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6%
35%
• Rigorous and advanced coursework• Beyond the traditional high school experience• Enhances post-secondary preparation and success
Advantages of theCenter for Advanced Studies
Annual individual academic advisements
Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies
▶4-year comprehensive counseling program
▶Full-time Magnet counselor
▶Use of Naviance for counseling and college application process
▶Magnet College tours around the country
College Counseling
Block scheduling = 32 courses
2 sciences each year = 8 total2 maths in Jr / Sr Years = 6 total
Many More Elective Opportunities
(Music, Art, Career-Tech, Foreign Language, AP and Post-AP classes)
Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies
Block Scheduling
90% Magnet pass rate on AP exams
Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies
Science Sequence Comparison
Traditional9th grade
Physical Science or Biology
10th grade
Biology or Chemistry
11th grade
Chemistry or Physics
12th grade
AP Science Elective
Magnet9th grade
Biology and Chemistry &Mag Foundations or Foundations of Eng10th grade
Physics and Biochem or AP Science11th grade
AP Science(s) and Post-AP Science12th grade
Advanced Scientific Internship and Research
Math Sequence Comparison
Traditional (Advanced)
9th gradeCoord Algebra/Analytic Geo AAnalytic Geo B/Adv Algebra
10th gradePre-Calculus
11th gradeAP Calculus AB or BC
12th gradeAP Calculus AB or BC
Magnet9th gradeCoord Algebra/Analytic Geo AAnalytic Geo B/Adv Algebra
10th gradePre-Calculus
11th gradeAP Calculus AB & BC and/orAP Statistics
12th gradeGT Calc II and/or GT Calc II or Multivariable Calc
Magnet Biochemistry/Forensics
Aerospace Engineering
Advanced Genetics/DNA Research
Advanced Physics & Robotics
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Advanced Scientific Research
Advanced Scientific Internship
Georgia Tech Calculus II & III
Unique Magnet Course Offerings
Magnet Recognized Technology Pathways
▶ Therapeutic Services - Emergency Medical Responder
▶ Therapeutic Services - Applied Health
▶ Audio and Video Technology and Film
▶ Web and Digital Communications
▶ Electronics
▶ Architectural Drawing and Design
▶ Engineering Graphics and Design
▶ Programming
▶ Engineering and Technology
▶ Plant Systems
Magnet Technology
▶ Five 3D Printers
▶ Chemical Reactor / Bio-fermenter
▶ iPads for all Magnet teachers
▶ Class set of Google Chromebooks
▶ 4 State-of-the-art math laptop carts
▶ PASCO Probeware for all Science classes
▶ Distance learning / video conferencing capabilities
▶ Google Apps account for all Magnet students
▶ WiFi access for student's personal devices
▶Chemistry Research Lab
▶Advanced Physics / Robotics Lab & Workshop
▶Engineering Lab
▶Drafting / CAD Lab
▶Electronics / Telecommunications Lab
▶Healthcare Lab
Magnet Labs
Technology Integration in all classes
Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies
Internship and Research Senior Experience
Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies
Science Application International Corporation
Emory University
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
IBM
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Georgia Tech Biology Department
Hewitt Associates
GE Power Systems Energy Services Tech
Dr. Ted Monitz – Cardiology
Velocity Sports
Powers Ferry Animal Hospital
Moreland Altoballi, Inc - Architecture
Medical Legal Art – Medical Illustration
Walgreen’s Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente – AIDS Research
Baudry Architectural, Inc.
Kroger Pharmacy
East Valley Elementary School
Dr. Gerden – Dermatology
Georgia Tech Physics Department
Georgia Tech Emory Center – Bioengineering
Magnet Internship Mentors
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Piedmont Hospital
Stanley D. Lindsey and Associates
Foreman Seely Fountain Architects
PFVS Architects
Montrose Animal Hospital
Personal Training Institute
The Tensar Group
Atlanta Orthopedic Specialists
Animal Hospital of East Cobb
North Georgia Oncology Centers
Kaiser Permanente
Foxdale Equine Veterinary Services
Borland Software Corp
Georgia Pacific
Dr. Harold Enoch – Orthodontics
Massey Automotive
Dr. David Kurtzman D.D.S – Dentistry
U.S. District Attorney’s Office
Jordan & Skala Engineers
Zoo Atlanta
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Georgia Tech CEISMC Program
Emory University
Kennesaw State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
NIDA Corporation
GE
Sevaa
Institutional & Industry Partners
National Science Competitions
Intel ScienceTalent Search
6 Semifinalists
Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology
2 Regional Finalists6 Semifinalists
Young Epidemiology ScholarsFinalists
Appeals to top universities
Advantages of the Center for Advanced Studies
Extra Curricular Activities
All students are eligible and encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities
▶Band ▶Orchestra▶Chorus▶Drama▶Athletics▶Student Council▶Science Bowl ▶Odyssey of the Mind▶Debate Team▶Math Team▶Journalism
▶Language Clubs▶Science Olympiad▶Academic Bowl▶FBLA▶Leadership Club▶Habitat for Humanity▶Key Club▶Junior Civitans▶FCA▶Environmental Club▶Robotics
BEST RoboticsFRC (FIRST Robotics Competition)
FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge)GRITS Competition
FLL Mentors (FIRST LEGO League)ROBO Chix
CircuitRunners Robotics
Athletics
▶Basketball▶Baseball▶Cheerleading▶Cricket▶Cross Country▶Football▶Softball▶Volleyball
▶Swimming▶Wrestling ▶Lacrosse▶Soccer▶Tennis▶Track▶Water Polo
Eligibility Requirements for Application
Eighth grade students
Reside in CCSD by enrollment
Magnet Admissions
Evaluated on the following criteria:
Middle school math & science grades (16%)
Middle school standardized test scores (30%)
Teacher Recommendations (15%)
ReadiStep or PSSS scores (30%)
Extra curricular, leadership, etc (9%)
Magnet Admissions
Class of 2017484 applicants
2018 Profile624 applicants
ITBS Scores (Average)
Mid 50% Reading: 94-99
Mid 50% Math: 97-99
Mid 50% Science: 92-99
Magnet Admissions
Common Application for
all Cobb Magnet Programs
https://magnet.cobbk12.org
Admissions info
www.wheelermagnet.com
Admissions
Important Dates
December 5, 2014 - Application Deadline
January 20, 2014 - PSSS Testing for Non-CCSD students only!!!
February 20, 2015, Admissions Notifications Posted
March 12, 2015 - Open House for Accepted Students
March 23, 2015 - Deadline to indicate intent online
March 31 & April 2, 2015 - Class of 2019 Advisement
Come and Join our
Wheeler Magnet Family!
Sign up for Prospective StudentText and Email Alerts
Text@whsmagnet
to 339-224-6373
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