CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL STEM Certified & STEAM Inspired for Student Success
Wheeler Magnet Opened Doors in 2000 First STEM Certified Program in Georgia Received TAG Award in 2012 for Outreach STEM Certified and STEAM Inspired Nationally Recognized STEM Program
The Center for AdvancedStudies At Wheeler High School An Exceptional & Distinctive 4-year STEM Magnet Program for Academically Advanced Students
The Center for Advanced Studies Profile 421 Students Enrolled from 54 Different Schools Class of 2015 Average SAT = 2064
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Curriculum Focus Biology Chemistry Physics Research Advanced Math Medical Biotechnology and Forensic Science Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Advanced Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Integration in Math and Science
Unique Magnet Course Offerings Magnet Biochemistry/Forensics Advanced DNA/Genetics Research Aerospace Engineering Advanced Physics & Robotics Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering Advanced Scientific Research Advanced Scientific Internship Georgia Tech Calculus II & III
Science Sequence Comparison Traditional 9th grade Environmental Science or Biology 10th grade Biology or Chemistry 11th grade Chemistry or Physics 12th grade AP Science Elective Magnet 9th grade Magnet Biology & Magnet Chemistry Mag Foundations or Foundations of Eng 10th grade AP Physics Biochem AP Science 11th grade AP Science(s) Post-AP Science 12th grade Advanced Scientific Internship & Research Post AP or AP Science
Math Sequence Comparison Traditional 9th grade Algebra 1 10th grade Geometry 11th grade Algebra 2 12th grade Precalculus Traditional (Advanced) 9th grade Algebra/Geometry A 10th grade Geometry B/Algebra 2 11th grade PreCalculus 12th grade AP Calculus AB/BC Honors Calculus Magnet 9th grade Geometry B/Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 10th grade Honors Pre-Calculus 11th grade AP Calculus AB/BC AP Statistics (Elective) 12th grade GT Calculus II & III Multivariable Calculus
Magnet Labs Chemistry Research Lab DNA / Genetics Lab Advanced Physics / Robotics Lab & Workshop Engineering Lab Drafting / CAD Lab Electronics / Telecommunications Lab Healthcare Lab
Magnet Recognized Technology Pathways Therapeutic Services - Emergency Medical Responder Architectural Drawing and Design Therapeutic Services - Applied Health Engineering Graphics and Design Audio and Video Technology and Film Web and Digital Communications Programming Engineering and Technology Plant Systems Electronics
Magnet Technology Five 3D Printers Chemical Reactor / Bio-fermenter Class set of ipads 2 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
Advantages Rigorous and advanced coursework Beyond the traditional high school experience Post-secondary preparation and success Post-AP Courses
Advantages Emphasis and Opportunities for Leadership and Community Service
Advantages Annual individual academic advisements Personalized Scheduling
Advantages Block scheduling = 32 courses 2 sciences each year = 8 total 2 maths in Jr / Sr Years = 6 total Many More Elective Opportunities (Music, Art, Career Tech, Foreign Language, AP and Post-AP classes)
Advantages Technology Integration in all classes
Advantages Internship and Research Senior Experience
Advantages Appeals to top universities
National Science Competitions Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology 2 Regional Finalists 6 Semifinalists Intel Science Talent Search 6 Semifinalists Young Epidemiology Scholars Finalists
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
CircuitRunners Robotics BEST Robotics FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) GRITS Competition FLL Mentors (FIRST LEGO League) ROBO Chix
Athletics Basketball Baseball Cheerleading Cricket Cross Country Football Softball Volleyball Click to add text Swimming Wrestling Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track Water Polo
Magnet Admissions 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%) PSAT-8/9 or PSSS (30%) Extra curricular, leadership, etc (9%)
Magnet Admissions 2018 Profile 624 applicants 2019 Profile 660 applicants ITBS Scores (Average) Reading: 95 Math: 96 Science: 93 Readistep/PSSS Verbal: 92 Math: 95
Admissions Common Application for all Cobb Magnet Programs https://magnet.cobbk12.org Admissions info www.wheelermagnet.com
Important Dates October 2015 - PSAT 8/9 Testing for CCSD students December 7, 2015- Application Deadline January 16, 2015 - PSSS Testing for Non-CCSD students only! February 19, 2016, Admissions Notifications Posted March 10, 2016 - Open House for Accepted Students March 21, 2016 - Deadline to indicate intent online March 29 & 31 - Class of 2020 Advisement
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Magnet Internship Magnet Research
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Unparalleled Research Opportunities Students frame, execute and present independent scientific research, performed at internship. add text
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CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL STEM Certified & STEAM Inspired for Student Success
Magnet Counseling
Magnet Counseling One counselor dedicated to the Magnet students from 9th through 12th grade The Counseling program has been developed around a culture of support for the student through collaboration with the teachers
Magnet Counseling Some examples of programs that support the students: Freshman Strategies for Success workshop Lunch n Learns Presentations to students and parents every year by grade level One on one junior meetings Coffee with the Counselor (presentations for parents on topics of interest)
Magnet Counseling College counseling begins in 9th grade The use of Naviance, a college and career readiness program, is a big part of this process Parents are our partners in education
Magnet Science
Magnet Biology and Magnet Chemistry These courses are designed to prepare every magnet student with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in AP-level classes. Magnet Foundations Click to add text This is a research-based Click to add text class that requires students to utilize software like Photoshop, CAD, and Flash Animation to complete student-centered projects Foundations of Engineering This course is a survey of all engineering fields. It includes independent inquiry projects that require students to utilize basic engineering concepts
These science classes are taught by specially trained faculty at an undergraduate college level and can earn the student credit or accelerated placement in college We offer a wide range of AP Science opportunity to our students: Click to add text AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics I AP Physics II AP Physics C
These diverse courses offer students the opportunity explore their interests in science beyond the standard AP courses Click to add text DNA/Genetics Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering Robotics Aerospace Engineering
We also offer other science courses that allows students to explore a wide range of science concepts Astronomy Click to add text Earth/Space Science Biochemistry Zoology Honors Anatomy Honors Forensics
Magnet Math
Math Sequence Freshman complete Algebra II by end of freshman year to have mathematical foundation necessary for AP Physics 1 Sophomore year - Accelerated Pre-Calculus Junior Year - AP Calculus AB and BC or Honors Calculus Senior Year - GA Tech Linear Algebra and Calculus Multivariable Calculus Advanced Mathematical Topics AP Statistics
Freshman Math * PATH 1: Accel. Geometry B/Algebra II Click to add text PATH 2: Honors Geometry AND Honors Algebra II * Entering students will be individually advised for placement
In the Math Classroom Concepts presented numerically, verbally, algebraically, and graphically Discovery activities Project based learning Technology investigations Flipped classroom Interactive Notebooks and Calculus Notebook STEAM Symposium projects
STEAM Symposium Algebra II Project Angry Birds Project
Software and Technology Class sets of TI N'spires TI-89 issued to all AP Calculus students Class sets of laptops Fathom Matlab - taught as part of Multivariable Calculus Air Sketch Google Apps and Docs Office 365
2015 AP Calculus BC Exam Results 74 students took AP Calculus BC exam 43 students (58%) scored a 5 on this exam 93% of students earned a score of 3 or higher Average Score 4.257
Math Team Student-led practices every Monday after school Cobb County competitions and selected Invitational tournaments Varsity team placed third in the annual State competition
Career Tech
Fine Arts
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