Making A School Choice

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Where Do I Apply?

Personal Computer, Local Library

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School Choice Programs Open Enrollment Location

2652 Lawrenceville Highway Decatur, GA 30033 9:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m.

(During the Open Enrollment Period Only)

Permanent Address: 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.

Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Online School Choice Applications at http://eportal.dekalb.k12.ga.us Paper School Choice Applications at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/about/schoolchoice

or your local school

DeKalb School Choice Programs Information http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/about/schoolchoice All applicants not enrolled in a

DeKalb County School District public school (i.e., private school, home school, etc.) must complete the Infinite Campus student

registration process at

http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/registration to be authorized to apply for a 2015-2016 School Choice Program prior to the deadline. Registration Information forms (Student & Household) submitted after February 20, 2015

must be submitted with a completed paper School Choice application.

Registration information forms submitted after February 13, 2015 must be submitted with a completed paper School Choice application.

This does not apply to students currently enrolled in a DeKalb County School District

public school.

Open Enrollment - February 2–27, 2015 Deadline to Apply - February 27, 2015 Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS)

Program

Senate Bill 10 Application Deadline to Apply – March 31, 2015

Making A School Choice

If a deadline falls on a date that administrative offices are closed for business, the document

will be considered due on the first business day after the deadline. No exceptions will be

made for missed deadlines. If necessary, the district reserves the right to change the

timeline.

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Vision

To inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence

Mission

To ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and life-long learning

Goal Areas and Performance Objectives

Goal Area I: Student Success with Equity and Access

• Improve student's mastery of learning standards

• Provide equitable access to academically rigorous courses and programs

• Increase graduation rate for all students

Goal Area II: Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide a safe, orderly, and positive school environment

• Increase stakeholder involvement and engagement

• Increase use of technology and innovative strategies

Goal Area III: Staff Efficacy and Excellence

• Improve district processes to attract highly qualified staff

• Develop a highly effective and accountable workforce

• Retain highly qualified staff

Goal Area IV: Internal and External Communication

• Improve and ensure district internal communication

• Bridge and improve communication with external stakeholders

Goal Area V: Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency

• Develop an efficient organizational structure that supports a performance based culture

• Establish a decision-making model that sustains a high performance organization

• Improve efficient use of resources, processes and management structure to support

system innovation

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Application Process

All applicants of magnet and all other school choice programs listed in this brochure must reside in DeKalb County School District during the time of open enrollment and thereafter. Applicants must also meet the specific criteria for each program to participate in the application process and lottery. Grade levels of the magnet program and the required eligibility criteria should be carefully noted. Applicants who previously applied, but were not accepted into a School Choice Program, must reapply.

Late Applications

All students applying after the deadline (including students new to DeKalb County School District) will be considered only if the number of applicants does not exceed the number of student replacements.

Transportation

The most current DeKalb County transportation policy will be followed for the magnet programs/schools. During the current school year, students will report to designated satellite pickup locations in their region for transportation to all magnet programs/schools.

Student Selection and Enrollment Guidelines

Home school applicants are categorized as students enrolled at the magnet site, and students for whom the magnet site is their feeder school during the time of application. At-large applicants are categorized as students not enrolled at the magnet site, and students for whom the magnet site is not a feeder school. Private and home school students are also categorized as at-large applicants.

Open Enrollment Deadline: February 27, 2015

Paper and online applications are accepted at the School Choice Office at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain,

Georgia 30083. Faxed applications and supporting

documentation will not be accepted. To be considered an eligible on-time applicant, all supporting documents must be returned by the School Choice Program Open Enrollment deadline.

Selection/Lottery Procedures

If the number of applications exceeds the projected number of open seats for any or all School Choice Program, a lottery will be conducted. Visit the DeKalb County School District website at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/about/schoolchoice/index.html for School Choice lottery dates.

Please note: Private and home school applicants are at-large applicants. Private and home school applicants must submit a copy of the most recent 2014-2015 report card with the student’s application. A copy of the student’s 2013-2014 or 2014-2015 standardized test scores must also be attached to the student’s application if applying for a High Achievers Magnet Program.

Applicants applying for preschool through first grade must meet the Georgia “Age of Entry” requirement . The applicant must be age eligible by September 1st _{of the current school}

year. .

Attendance

Students enrolled in any School Choice Program must abide by the DCSD attendance policies.

School Choice Selections

If desired, applicants may elect to apply for more than one program on the application, a first, second choice or third choice. The second choice and third choice will be considered only if openings remain after the first choice lottery (random drawing).Selecting a Choice 2, will remove the applicant from the Choice 1 waiting list if a Choice 2 lottery is completed. Selecting a Choice 3, will remove the applicant from the Choice 2 waiting list if a Choice 3 lottery is completed. The applicant will not return to the original lottery status.

Programs Requiring Standardized Test Scores for Grades 4 - 9 Eligibility

Wadsworth, Kittredge, Chapel Hill Middle, Chamblee Middle, Southwest DeKalb, and Chamblee Charter High require eligible standardized test scores for eligibility requirements. (Review program description for other criteria.)

Acceptable Standardized Tests (2013-2014 or 2014-2015)

California Achievement Test, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, Metropolitan Achievement Test, and Stanford Achievement Test The test must include a total reading score, total math w/computation score, and a complete composite score or battery to be acceptable. Standardized test scores must be submitted one week prior to the selection process to be eligible for the lottery (random drawings).

Students tested by a DeKalb County School District public school or the School Choice Office for the2014 - 2015 school year may only submit the test scores on file in the School Choice Office.

Classification of Magnet Programs

There are two types of magnet programs: (1) special interest magnet and (2) high achievers magnet. The schools in each category are:

Special Interest Magnet Programs

DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts DeKalb School of the Arts High School

Clifton - Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education Evansdale - Mathematics, Science, and World Language Columbia Middle - Mathematics, Science, and Technology Columbia High - Mathematics, Science, and Technology

Magnet Programs for High Achievers

Kittredge, Chamblee Middle School, Chamblee Charter High School Wadsworth, Chapel Hill Middle School, Southwest DeKalb High School.

Mail applications and supporting documentation to the, School Choice Office by the School Choice Program Open Enrollment deadline.

Alternate Lottery Dates: Every Tuesday, April - September after 5:00 p.m.. if seats are available.

Program continuation is contingent upon Board approval. Parents will be notified in writing of the selection status. The student selection status and other identifying information will not be provided by telephone. Please register selected students at the local school choice site by the date indicated on the selection letter. If the applicant does not register, the seat will be declined and offered to the next eligible applicant on the waiting list.

2015-2016 School Choice Guidelines & Procedures

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March 25, 2015 from 10 am – 4 pm

Globe Academy Charter School

March 27, 2015 from 10 am – 4 pm

Arabia Mountain High School Chamblee Charter High School

Chamblee Charter High School Magnet Program for High Achievers

Columbia High School Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology

Southwest DeKalb High School Magnet Program for High Achievers

House Bill 251 High Schools

April 1, 2015 from 10 am – 4 pm

Champion Theme Middle School

Chamblee Middle School Magnet Program for High Achievers

Chapel Hill Middle School Magnet Program for High Achievers

Columbia Middle School Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology

Druid Hills Middle School International Baccalaureate Programme

Salem Middle School International Baccalaureate Programme

Tucker Middle School International Baccalaureate Programme

Peachtree Charter Middle School House Bill 251 Middle Schools

April 16, 2015 from 10 am – 4 pm

Coralwood / Hawthorne Partnership Ashford Park Elementary School Immersion Program

Evansdale Elementary School Immersion Programs Rockbridge Elementary School Immersion Programs

Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy

Avondale Elementary School International Baccalaureate Programme

Fernbank Elementary School International Baccalaureate Programme

Midvale Elementary School International Baccalaureate Programme

April 21, 2015 from 10am – 4 pm

Briar Vista Montessori School Huntley Hills Montessori School Chesnut Charter Elementary School Kingsley Charter Elementary School Smoke Rise Charter Elementary School

Edward L. Bouie, Sr. Theme School Narvie J. Harris Theme School

Marbut Theme School Oakcliff Theme School Robert Shaw Theme School

Wynbrooke Theme School House Bill 251 Elementary Schools

April 24, 2015 from 10am – 4 pm

Clifton Elementary School Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Evansdale Elementary School Mathematics, Science and World Language

DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts Kittredge Magnet School for High Achievers Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

June 1, 2015 from 10 am – 4 pm

Senate Bill 10 K-12 Options

Alternate Lottery dates for additional seats will be held internally every Tuesday after 5:00 p.m. April - September at 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. Stone Mountain, GA 30083, only if seats are available.

DeKalb County School District School Choice Programs Lottery Dates

Students selected for any School Choice Program must register at the local school choice site by the date indicated in the selection letter. If the applicant does not register, the seat will be declined and offered to the next eligible applicant on the waiting list. Please see individual school/program descriptions for school locations and telephone numbers.

All lottery results are subject to verification by the Management Information System Office. Any malfunction of the lottery system will result in the immediate voiding of the drawing. The DeKalb County School District reserves the right to void and repeat any lottery drawing that results from any system malfunction or human error. All lottery sessions will be held in the auditorium at the DeKalb County Board of Education.

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DeKalb County School District

School Choice Programs

Automation Process

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All lottery results are subject to verification by the Management Information

System Office. Any malfunction of the lottery system will result in the immediate

voiding of the drawing. The DeKalb County School District reserves the right to

void and repeat any lottery drawing that results from any system malfunction or

human error.

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Initial lottery sessions will be open to the public and held in the auditorium at

1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.

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All alternate lottery sessions will be held internally at the Office of School Choice

at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.

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Students selected for any School Choice Program during the first choice lottery

must register at the local school choice site by the date specified in the selection

letter or the seat will be declined and offered to the next eligible applicant on the

waiting list.

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Alternate lottery dates to fill additional seats will be held internally every

Tuesday following the initial lottery date at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard,

Stone Mountain, GA 30083 only if seats are available. Registration dates for

selected students will be provided in the acceptance information.

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For all School Choice Programs with more than one choice available, the first

choice lottery will be conducted initially. If additional seats are available after the

first choice lottery, applicants not selected for their first choice will be placed in

the second choice lottery. The applicant will be removed from the first choice

waiting list to participate in the second choice lottery. The applicant will not

return to the previous waiting list.

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The DeKalb County School District will utilize a random automated process

to select eligible applicants for all School Choice Programs.

Appeals regarding the selection processes, procedures and outcomes

must be

submitted in writing

to the School Choice Office by September 30, 2015. All appeals

will be reviewed and resolved by the School Choice Office administrators.

All resolutions will be submitted in writing and all decisions will be final.

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Parents will be notified in writing of the selection status. The student selection status and other identifying information will not be provided by telephone. Please register selected students at the local school choice site by the date indicated on the selection letter. If the applicant does not register the seat will be declined and offered to the next eligible applicant on the waiting list.

Clifton, Chamblee Middle School, Columbia Middle School, Chapel Hill Middle School, Chamblee Charter High School, Columbia High School, and Southwest DeKalb High School. An effort is made to give the home school magnet students the opportunity to fill 50% of the total magnet program open seats from its home pool. The other 50% will be filled from a county at-large pool. Additional students not selected will be wait listed per grade level. Home pool seats will be filled by home applicants when available. At-large pool seats will be filled by at-large applicants when available.

Evansdale Magnet School

All eligible students rising to grades kindergarten through fifth will be selected from an at-large pool of applicants. Additional kindergarten through fifth grade applicants not selected will be wait listed from the at-large pool.

DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts (DESA)

Students rising to grades kindergarten through third will be selected from an at-large pool of applicants. Additional kindergarten through third grade applicants not selected will be wait listed from the at-large pool. New applicants rising to grades four through seven will submit the audition application and recommendations to DESA. Additional fourth through seventh grade applicants not selected will be wait listed based on their audition ranking.

DeKalb High School of the Arts (DSA)

Students rising to grades 8 through 12 are required to complete and submit the audition applications with current transcripts and recommendation forms to DSA. A successful audition (in two performing arts areas) is also required. DSA applications will be available in locals schools. The application is available at www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/dsa.

Kittredge/Wadsworth

Rising fourth graders will be selected by conducting a school-by-school lottery. This means each elementary school with eligible applicants will have at least one student selected from its pool of applicants. All private and home school students will represent a “school” and at least one student will be selected from the pool of applicants. Additional eligible fourth grade students may be considered for a second at-large drawing if seats are available after the initial selections. Fourth grade students not selected will be wait listed. Fifth and sixth grade students will be selected from an at-large pool of applicants. Additional fifth and sixth grade applicants not selected will be wait listed from the at-large pool.

House Bill 251

A transfer option available to DeKalb County School District students that allows applicants to transfer to other schools within the same school district as long as the school has available classroom space after its assigned students have been enrolled. All eligible students rising to grades kindergarten through twelve will be selected from an at-large pool of applicants through a random selection lottery process based on seat availability. Additional kindergarten through twelfth grade applicants not selected will be wait listed from the at-large pool.

International Baccalaureate

All eligible students in grades kindergarten through twelve will be selected from three pools of applicants including attendance area, IB experience, non-IB experience. Additional kindergarten through twelfth grade applicants not selected will be wait listed based on the designated pool.

Discovery Learning Academy

All eligible students rising to grades kindergarten through fifth will be selected from an at-large pool of applicants. Additional kindergarten through fifth grade applicants not selected will be wait listed from the at-large pool.

Charter

All eligible students rising to grades kindergarten through twelfth will be selected from an at-large pool of applicants. Additional kindergarten through twelfth grade applicants not selected will be wait listed from the at-large pool. Peachtree students will be selected from four pools including attendance area, siblings, charter experience and non-charter experience.

Coralwood/Hawthorne Partnership

All eligible typically developing three and four year old applicants will be selected from the regional home pool or at-large pool. All eligible typically developing five year old applicants will be selected from a sibling pool, regional home pool or at-large pool. Typically developing students selected to enroll in the Coralwood/Hawthorne Partnership in grades Preschool through kindergarten may continue enrollment to Hawthorne Elementary School. However, three year old students selected to attend Coralwood School must reapply for the 4 year old (PreK Program) at the Coralwood School according to the Georgia State Department of Education guidelines.

Montessori

All eligible students rising to grades kindergarten through fifth will be wait listed from an at-large pool of applicants. Montessori experience is required for all students applying for first through fifth grade.

Appeals regarding the selection processes, procedures and outcomes must be submitted in writing to the School Choice Office by September 30, 2015. All appeals will be reviewed and resolved by the School Choice Programs Office administrators. All resolutions will be submitted in writing and all resolutions will be final.

School Choice Programs Student Selection Procedures

September 30, 2015 – Last day to be selected for a School Choice Program.

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1. Parental involvement is at the core of student achievement. DeKalb schools strongly encourage parents to complete volunteer hours to support the students, staff, school, and local communities.

2. Elementary students who apply for the magnet programs for high achievers must have a fall 3.0 (or higher) grade point average (GPA) in the core subjects. DeKalb students rising to grades 4 - 6 must also earn a 75th percentile (or higher) total reading score, 75th percentile (or higher) total math w/computation score, and an 85th percentile (or higher) complete composite score on the fall 2013-2014 or fall 2014 - 2015 Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS). All students not enrolled in a DeKalb school must also earn a 75th percentile (or higher) total reading score, 75th percentile (or higher) total math w/computation score, and an 85th percentile (or higher) complete composite score on a 2013-2014 or 2014-2015 standardized test. Elementary students enrolled in the magnet programs for high achievers must maintain a 3.0 (or higher) grade point average (GPA) in the core subjects throughout the program each year. Students who do not maintain the academic performance criteria are placed on probation for one semester. Support plans will be provided for any student who has a GPA below the academic performance criteria throughout the probationary period. Students who do not have a 3.0 GPA after two consecutive grading periods or two semesters, must exit the magnet program and enroll at their home schools.If a student does not meet promotion criteria during any term of the school year, the student will immediately be withdrawn from the magnet program and returned to the home school.

3. Middle and high school students who apply for the magnet programs for high achievers must have a Fall semester 3.0 (or higher) grade point average (GPA) in the core subjects. DeKalb students rising to grades 7-9 must also earn a 75th percentile (or higher) total reading score, 75th_{percentile (or higher) total math w/computation} score, and an 85th percentile (or higher) complete composite score on the fall 2013-2014 or fall 2014 - 2015 Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. All students not enrolled in a DeKalb school must also earn a 75th percentile (or higher) total reading score, 75th percentile (or higher) total math w/computation score, and an 85th percentile (or higher) complete composite score on a 2013-2014 or fall 2014 - 2015 standardized test. Students applying for the high school high achievers programs must also successfully complete grade level prerequisite courses. Middle and high school students enrolled in the magnet programs for high achievers must maintain an overall numerical core average of 80, a numerical minimum grade of 71 in all core subjects, and meet the promotion criteria each semester. Students who do not maintain the academic performance criteria are placed on probation for one semester. Support plans will be provided for any student who does not meet the academic performance criteria. Students who do not maintain an overall numerical core average of 80, a numerical grade of 71 in all core subjects, and do not meet the promotion criteria each semester for two consecutive semesters, must exit the magnet program and enroll at their home schools.If a student does not meet promotion criteria during any term of the school year, the student will immediately be withdrawn from the magnet program and returned to the home school.

4. Elementary students who apply for special interest magnet programs (i.e., math, science, performing arts, computer education, etc.) must have a Fall semester 3.0 (or higher) grade point average (GPA) in the core subjects. Prekindergarten and kindergarten students do not have to meet the entrance criteria. All elementary students who are enrolled in special interest programs must maintain a 3.0 (or higher) GPA throughout the academic year. Students who do not maintain the academic performance criteria are placed on probation for one semester. Support plans will be provided for each student who has a GPA below 3.0 throughout the probationary period. Students who do not maintain a 3.0 GPA at the end of two consecutive grading periods or two semesters, must exit the magnet program and enroll at their home school.If a student does not meet promotion criteria during any term of the school year, the student will immediately be withdrawn from the magnet program and returned to the home school.

5. Middle and high school students who apply for the special interest magnet programs (i.e. math, science, performing arts, etc.) must have a Fall semester 3.0 (or higher) grade point average (GPA) in the core subjects. All middle and high school students who are enrolled in special interest programs must maintain an overall numerical core average of 80, a numerical minimum grade of 71 in all core subjects, and meet the promotion criteria throughout the academic year. Students who do not maintain the academic performance criteria are placed on probation for one semester. Support plans will be provided for any student who does not meet the academic performance criteria. Students who do not maintain an overall numerical core average of 80, a numerical grade of 71 in all core subjects, and do not meet the promotion criteria at the end of two consecutive grading periods, or two semesters, must exit the magnet program and enroll at their home school.If a student does not meet promotion criteria during any term of the school year, the student will immediately be withdrawn from the magnet program and returned to the home school. 6. All students who are enrolled in the DeKalb School of the Arts (grades 8 – 12) must maintain an overall numerical core average of 80, a numerical grade of 71 in all subjects, and meet the promotion criteria throughout the academic year. Students who do not maintain the academic performance criteria are placed on probation for one semester. Support plans will be provided for any student who does not meet the academic performance criteria. Students who do not maintain an overall numerical average of 80, a numerical minimum grade of 71 in all subjects, and do not meet the promotion criteria at the end of two consecutive grading periods, or two semesters, must exit the magnet program and enroll at their home school. Students are also required to complete two performance credits each school year.If a student does not meet promotion criteria during any term of the school year, the student will immediately be withdrawn from the magnet program and returned to the home school.

7. Students enrolled in a Magnet Program must complete the required magnet or approved college level courses to earn magnet credit or the Magnet Program diploma seal.

8. Only multiple birth siblings are linked for participation in the random student selection lottery process.

9.When a magnet student placement is available and the placement is declined, the student will not be able to apply for placement in a magnet program until the next open selection/lottery period, Spring 2016.

Magnet Programs

Guidelines and Expectations

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The most current DeKalb County transportation policy will be followed for all School Choice Programs during the 2015-2016 school year.

Transportation Schedule Cards will not be mailed to selected students. Parents must report to the satellite location selected on the submitted 2015-2016 Magnet or Theme School Transportation form. Please contact the Transportation Routing Department for further assistance. If for any reason a parent wishes to change a child's bus route, the parent must submit a new School Choice Program Transportation form to the Transportation Department to have the route changed.

Normal business hours for the Department of Transportation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Dispatch staff members, however, are on duty from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Should an emergency occur during this timeframe, parents can reach a Transportation staff member by calling (678) 676-1305. This will route your call straight to the Dispatch section.

However, should an after-hours emergency occur between 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., please call (678) 676-1300. This will direct your call to the Answering Service for assistance.

Magnet Programs

Transportation is provided for students selected to attend a magnet program/school through the School Choice Program. Students will report to designated satellite pickup/drop off locations in their region for transportation to and from all magnet programs/schools.

Discovery Learning Academy

Transportation is not provided for students selected to attend Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy through the School Choice Program. Students who reside in the attendance area will receive transportation.

House Bill 251

Transportation is not provided for students selected to attend a House Bill 251 school through the School Choice Program. Students who reside in the attendance area will receive transportation.

International Baccalaureate Programme

Transportation is not provided for students selected to attend an International Baccalaureate Programme through the School Choice Program. Students who reside in the attendance area will receive transportation.

Charter Schools

Transportation is not provided for students selected to attend a Charter School through the School Choice Program. Students who reside in the attendance area will receive transportation.

Coralwood/Hawthorne Partnership

General education students residing in the attendance area will follow the most current DeKalb County School District transportation policy. Parents must provide transportation for typically developing students residing outside the attendance area and all selected three year old students regardless of location.

Montessori

Transportation is not provided for students selected to attend a Montessori School through the School Choice Program. Students who reside in the attendance area will receive transportation.

School Choice Programs

Transportation Guidelines

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Eportal Automated Online School Choice

Registration and Application System

Open Enrollment: February 2 – 27, 2015

Deadline: February 27, 2015

Creating a Parent Portal Account

1.Students not enrolled in a DeKalb County School District public school must complete the Registration Authorization process to be eligible to complete a School Choice Program Application.

2.Each parent must use the online Infinite Campus Parent Portal Registration at

http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/about/schoolchoiceor http://eportal.dekalb.k12.ga.us/eportal/to register the student and receive an Activation Key (GUID Number) to create a login user name and password. 3.If the child for which you plan to submit a School Choice Program application is enrolled in a DeKalb County School District public school and you have created a Parent Portal Account user name and password, complete steps 1 through 12 in the next section.

4.If the child you plan to submit a School Choice Program application is enrolled in a DeKalb County School District public school and you do not have a Parent Portal Account, please contact your local school to receive an Activation Key (GUID Number) to create a login user name and password.

5.Create a Parent Portal Account at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/infinite-campus/.

6.Select Parents. Next, select Campus Portal Parent Login. Follow the instructions to create a user name and password.

7.The user name and password will be used to access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and the School Choice ePortal.

8.Once you have established an account, complete steps 1 through 12 in the next section

Steps to Complete an Online School Choice Program Application

1.Go to ePortal School Choice Program webpage at http://eportal.dekalb.k12.ga.us/eportal/. 2.Click “Log In” at the top right corner of the web page.

3.Provide a user name, password, and click “Login.”

4.Select “Home” for the program of interest under “Quick Nav” in the left column.

5.In the left column under Applications(above Quick Nav), select the school for which you would like to complete an application.

6.Scroll down on the page to the section with the student registration information and click on the blue

student ID number for the student you would like to complete an application. The cells on the application will automatically populate with the information provided in Infinite Campus.

7.PLEASE CHECK ACCURACY OF ALL INFORMATION.

8.Contact local school to make any changes including an address change.

9.Save application. You must save the application to enroll the student in the automated random lottery selection process.

10.Print saved application for your records.

11.Check applicant’s registration status at the top of the online application.

12.See registration status below.

**Important: If the application contains any errors, the errors must be cleared before the student will be placed in the automated random lottery selection process. Errors will also prevent students with siblings from receiving sibling priority when applicable.

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To check the status or to edit an application,

http://eportal.dekalb.k12.ga.us/

1.Go to the "

Quick Nav

" box in the upper left column and select the program of interest.

2.Go to the “

Applications”

box above the “

Quick Nav”

box and select a school.

3. Select school of interest located under “

Applications

.”

4.The student application information bar will appear on the screen.

5.Move to the bar and select the pencil icon under “

Edit

” to open the application.

6.Review the current registration status information

.

7.If the application

status is ineligible

, complete steps at the top of the application to make

the application eligible.

8.Save application each time the information is updated.

9.Note:

Ineligible, eligible and pending applications may be edited prior to lottery.

10.Note:

Deactivated, Waiting or Selected applications are

read only!

Registration Status

Eligible

The application

has been processed

by the School Choice Office. Student

will

participate in the lottery.

Ineligible

The application

has been processed

by the School Choice Office. However,

the application contains one or more errors found at the top of the online

application. Do

NOT

complete another application. Students

WILL

NOT

participate in the lottery until

all

required supporting documentation

pertaining to the error(s) listed at the top of the online application are

submitted to the School Choice Office

prior to the deadline.

Deactivated

The application has been removed from the lottery process.

Pending

Siblings are

NOT

grouped. All siblings must have an

eligible

status prior

to grouping.

Selected

The student has been selected for a School Choice Program upon

verification of student and parent information completed during the

scheduled student registration process.

Wait List

The student has

NOT

been selected to enroll in a School Choice Program.

The student may be notified for placement if a seat becomes available by

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2015-2016

School Choice Program

Descriptions

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Conversion Charter School Programs

CHESNUT CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4576 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 678-676-7100 (Information) 678-676-7102 (Office)

678-676-7110 (Fax) Grades: K - 5

KINGSLEY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2051 Brendon Drive, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 678-874-8900 (Information) 678-874-8902 (Office)

678-874-8910 (Fax) Grades: K - 5

The Georgia Charter Schools Lawprovides the means to seek a performance-based charter which ties improved performance to the waiver of specific exemptions approved by both the state and local boards of education. The contract may exempt the school from certain state and local rules, regulations, policies and procedures and from certain provisions of Title 20 of Georgia law. DeKalb County School District would like to provide parents with the opportunity to consider the Charter School option. The Charter School option provides environments that foster excellence by delivering instructional programs that enhance the social, moral, and physical growth of every student. The classroom climate supports learning by providing a caring, safe and enriching environment. Higher order thinking skills are developed through a rigorous and challenging curriculum. Students participate in cooperative learning activities. These programs encourage intellectual curiosity, dress for success guidelines, parental involvement, and structured conduct guidelines. Students who live outside of the attendance area of the charter school are transported to and from school by their parents each day.

DeKalb schools that have received Charter status will select students for placement through the lottery (random selection) process. At the time of publication, the exact number of openings have not been determined. Please be advised that there may be limited or no openings for particular programs and/or grade levels. You may apply for the student selection process by completing and returning the appropriate application.

Mail or hand deliver the Charter Conversion applications to the School Choice Programs Office at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 or you may apply online athttp://eportal.dekalb.k12.ga.us.

Web site:www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/about/schoolchoice/charter.html

PEACHTREE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

4664 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 676-7700 (Information) 678-676-7702 (Office)

678-676-7710 (Fax) Grades: 6 - 8

CHAMBLEE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

3688 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341 678-676-6902 (Office)

678-676-6910 (Fax) Grades: 9 -12

SMOKE RISE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1991 Silver Hill Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087 678-874-3600 (Information) 678-874-3602 (Office)

678-874-3610 (Fax) Grades:K - 5

September 30, 2015 – Last day to be selected for a Conversion Charter School.

DEKALB PATH ACADEMY

3007 Hermance Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30319 404-846-3242 (Office) 404-846-3243 (Fax)

Grades: 5 - 8

TAPESTRY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340 470-268-6403 (office)

Grades: 6 - 9

DEKALB ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

1492 Kelton Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 770-484-5865 (Office) 770-484-7785(Fax)

Grades: K - 8

LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY ACADEMY

6400 Woodrow Road, Lithonia, Georgia 30038 404-665-3103 (Office)

Grades: K -8

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

3260 Covington Highway, Decatur, Georgia 30032 404-499-8969 (Office) 404-499-8968 (Fax)

Grades:K - 5

DEKALB PREPARATORY ACADEMY

1402 Austin Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 404-937-2000 (Office) 404-937-2020 (Fax)

Grades: K - 5

THE MUSEUM SCHOOL OF AVONDALE ESTATES

3191 Covington Hwy Avondale Estates, GA 30002

404-292-9760 (Office)

Grades:K - 8

Start-Up Charter School Programs

GLOBE ACADEMY

1402 Austin Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30032 (888) 381-9191(Office)

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DeKalb PATH Academy

3007 Hermance Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319 404-846-3242

Program Description: Rigorous College Preparatory Program

The mission of DeKalb PATH Academy is to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for refugee, immigrant and local children from the Chamblee, Doraville and Clarkston areas in DeKalb County, Georgia and to provide the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to succeed in top-quality high schools, colleges, and the competitive world regardless of their socio-economic and linguistic barriers.

Special Features: Longer school day/ Serving large English to the Speakers of Other Languages population

Eligibility: Completed application

Reside in the DeKalb County School District

Grade Levels Served: 5th _{- 8}th_{But we accept only 5}th_graders.

Transportation: Parents must provide transportation for students receiving placement at Clarkston Library: North Indian Creek

Selection Process: Lottery

Contacts: Ethiopia Medhin

Web site: www.pathacademy.org

September 30, 2015 – Last day to be selected for a School Choice Program.

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International Community School (ICS)

2418 Woodtrail Lane, Decatur, GA 30033 404-499 899

Program Description: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP)

The focus of ICS is on educating the whole child, seeking to develop the innate curiosity of our students while celebrating cultural differences in a challenging, nurturing and intentionally multi-ethnic environment. With the dedication of our faculty and staff, the steadfast support of parents and the larger community, ICS has created a learning environment second to none despite the challenge of inadequate facilities, substandard equipment and non-competitive salaries. We fiercely protect our students' right to music, art, language, physical education and recess while insisting that they meet progress requirements in language arts, social sciences, mathematics and earth science.

Special Features:

After school Programs

Gifted Program

Community Outreach Program

Creative Arts Workshops

Academic Support Programs

Eligibility:

Completed application

Grade Levels Served: K - 5

Transportation: Transportation service is provided.

Selection Process: Random Selection Process/ Lottery

Contacts: Ms. Inye Durham

Web site: icsgeorgia.org

International Community School

September 30, 2015 – Last day to be selected for a School Choice Program.

International Community School

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LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY ACADEMY (LPA)

6400 Woodrow Road Lithonia, Georgia 30038

404-665-3103

Program Description: Leadership Preparatory Academy (LPA) is a Charter School approved by the Georgia State Board of Education and the DeKalb County Board of Education that opened in August 2010. A strong academic program is the cornerstone of LPA. While we plan to build leaders, we realize that effective leadership can only be attained concurrently with a strong academic foundation in reading, writing, computing, high order thinking, and creativity. We believe that as students learn and acquire these skills, they will become self-actualized and independent learners, accepting responsibility for setting and attaining goals. LPA has a unique curriculum designed to promote an awareness in students of their leadership potential at many levels including home, school, the workplace and in local, state and national communities. Students will understand and model traits such as responsibility, courage, reliability, self-reliance, vision, tolerance and initiative.

Special Features:

Small class sizes compared to traditional schools

Uniform school

Maintain a Leadership Portfolio of activities

Four Key Leadership Components

Parent development workshops

Parents must volunteer 20 hours per school year

Eligibility: Completed application including birth certificate, immunization forms, vision/hearing/dental form, proof of residency, copy of a current report card and a copy of a social security card. Reside in the DeKalb County School District

Grade Levels Served: K – 8

Transportation: Parents must provide transportation for students receiving placement at Leadership Preparatory Academy.

Selection Process: Lottery

(Contact Leadership Preparatory Academy)

Contacts: 404-665-3103

Web site: http://www.dekalblpa.com

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TAPESTRY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd

Atlanta, GA 30340 470-268-6403

Program Description: Tapestry Public Charter School opened in August 2014 as an inclusion school offering an individualized, student-driven, experiential, sensory-based learning environment. Tapestry utilizes small, co-taught classes with authentic hands-on learning experiences and flexible groupings. Differentiated instruction ensures access to both accelerated and modified curricula, engaging and challenging students in a supportive environment that is optimal for achievement. All course content is aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. Special Features:

• Individualized learning plans and academic support for all students

• Inclusive classrooms and school environment

• Positive school culture, following the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) principles

• Core classes co-taught by both general and special education teachers who are passionate about the education of all children

• 8:1 student/teacher ratio in core classes

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for differentiating classroom practices • Constructivist methodology with course content driven by student interest

• Modified school environment to accommodate sensory sensitivities

• State-of-the-art Sensory Rooms

• Specialized programming for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Gifted program

• Commitment to the arts, with a featured drama program supported by partnerships with the Alliance Theatre • Daily Physical Education, movement, and fresh air breaks

• Technology focus; all students receive a Chromebook and Kindle

• School garden maintained by Tapestry students and staff

Eligibility: Completed application (online at tapestrycharter.org); Reside in the DeKalb County School District Grade Levels Served: 6 – 9 for the 2015 – 2016 school year, with one grade added in each subsequent year.

Tapestry will serve grades 6 -12 by 2018

Transportation: Parents must provide transportation for students receiving placement at Tapestry

Selection Process: Complete application (tapestrycharter.org) during open enrollment: January 12 – February 27, 2015. Public lottery based on seat availability will take place in March.

Contacts: Dr. Amanda Chilvers, Principal, 470-268-6403; [email protected] Tonna Harris-Bosselmann, Board Chair, 404-384-6104; [email protected] Web site:tapestrycharter.org

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Program Description: Our curriculum is built on the museum model, a model that fosters exploration and discovery, giving students a strong sense of autonomy, interdependence, motivation and a joy for learning. The museum school model is based on the idea that children learn best through personal exploration and hands-on experience. The school partners with museums and other learning institutions to provide real-life experiences with classroom topics. Interactive learning expeditions to partner sites offer students a chance to ask questions, make observations, reflect on

experiences and draw their own conclusions. Learning is student-centered, project-based and interdisciplinary. Curriculum is organized into nine-week thematic units, creating an integrated approach to learning as lessons and ideas from one classroom subject are reinforced in other subjects and on learning expeditions.

Special Features:

Workshop model in all core subject areas

Strong emphasis on differentiated instruction

Quarterly Exhibit Nights

Bi-weekly Learning Expeditions

Based on constructivist philosophy

Interdisciplinary instruction

Eligibility: Completed application submitted by February 13, 2015 to participate in the lottery on February 18, 2015. Reside in the DeKalb County School District

Grade Levels Served: K-8 for the 2015-2016 school year

Transportation: Parents must provide transportation for students receiving placement at The Museum School of Avondale Estates.

Selection Process: Student applications and supporting documents should be received by Feb. 13, 2015 at The Museum School of Avondale Estates at 923 Forrest Blvd., Decatur, GA 30030. A public student lottery will be held on Feb. 18, 2015 to determine admission.

Contacts: Katherine Kelbaugh

Principal 404-289-0320

Web site: www.themuseumschool.org

The Museum School of Avondale Estates

September 30, 2015 – Last day to be selected for a School Choice Program.

The Museum School of Avondale Estates 923 Forrest Blvd Decatur, GA 30030

404-289-0320

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DEKALB EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY (DECA)

1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 30083

678-875-2402 (Office)

Program Description: DeKalb County School District has partnered with Georgia Perimeter College to offer an innovative and groundbreaking initiative designed to increase graduation rates and attainment of a college degree for DeKalb high school students. This program offers students the opportunity to obtain not only a traditional college preparatory high school diploma, but also the possibility to earn up to 60 college credits and/or a two-year Associates of Arts degree from Georgia Perimeter College. Because the college is a member of the Georgia Board of Regents in the University System of Georgia, acquiring this degree and successfully meeting all other admissions requirements will ensure the student a seamless transfer into other Georgia colleges and universities.

Special Features:

Small class sizes compared to traditional high schools

Uniform school

Assistance toward enabling students to earn at least 60 college credits towards an associates degree (grades 9-12)

Academic assistance toward completing an associate’s degree thus guaranteeing a

seamless transfer to other colleges and universities within the University System (provided all other admission criteria are met)

Access to computer-based personality inventories and career exploration profiles

Development of Learning Communities designed to provide opportunities for “shared

learning” among students

Participation in a “college success” program designed to make the transition between high school and college smoother

Guest lecturers, college tours, peer tutoring, mentor-mentee programs, as well as clubs and activities which provide social outlets

Eligibility: Completed application including a letter of interest, attendance report, discipline report, standardized test scores, academic transcript and recommendations.

Reside in the DeKalb County School District Grade Levels Served: 9 - 12

Transportation: The most current DeKalb County transportation policy will be followed for DeKalb Early College Academy. During the school year, students will report to designated

satellite pick-up locations in their region for transportation to DeKalb Early College Academy. Selection Process: Application and possible interview

Contacts: Contact Dr. Lena Travis, Head Counselor at 678-875-2416 for additional information. Web site: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/earlycollege

DeKalb Early College Academy

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HOUSE BILL (HB) 251

School Choice Office 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard

Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 678-676-0035 (Office) 678-676-0710 (Fax)

Program Description: House Bill 251 is a transfer option allowing students to enroll in another school outside of their zoned attendance area within the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) based on seat availability after the school’s assigned students have been enrolled. In compliance with the law, the DCSD began offering transfers through HB 251 in July 2009.

Special Features: A variety of special features based on the selected school Eligibility:

Completed HB 251 application

Transportation: Parents must provide transportation for students receiving placement through HB 251 transfers.

Selection Process: Random lottery selection process based on seat availability

Feeder Schools: Students will not receive an enrollment preference for the feeder middle school or high school.

Contacts: School Choice Programs Office at 678-676-0035

Web site: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/hb251.html

1. The list of receiving schools with available seats in specific grade levels for HB 251 transfers MAY be placed on the web concurrently with the School Choice Catalog; however, the listis notincluded in the brochure. The list of HB 251 receiving schools may be placed on the DCSD website in close proximity to the School Choice Catalog.

2. The list of receiving schools for HB 251 transfers is based on 2015-2016 DCSD enrollment projections.

3. The DeKalb County School District complies with the law and Georgia Department of Education

guidelines regarding HB 251. Therefore, any changes made to the law by the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law will be followed accordingly.

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Senate Bill 10

1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard Stone Mountain GA, 30087

678-874-0035

Program Description: SB-10, also know as The Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) Program, is a school choice program available for special needs students attending Georgia public schools who are served under an Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Eligibility:

Student Eligibility Criteria 1 - A student must have a parent/guardian who currently lives in Georgia and has been a resident for at least one calendar year.

Student Eligibility Criteria 2 - A student was enrolled and attended a Georgia public school (grades K – 12) the entire 2014 – 2015 school year. Pre-school special education students do not qualify. A student must complete a full school year in kindergarten before he/she can be eligible.

Student Eligibility Criteria 3 - A student was reported by a school district(s) during mandatory student counts conducted in October 2014 and March 2015 by public schools.

Student Eligibility Criteria 4 - A student does not need to have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the entire school year to qualify for the GSNS Program. A student must have received special education services at some point during the 2014 – 2015 school year under an IEP. A student must be reported by a school district(s) in either the October 2014 OR March 2015 student counts OR in final student record as a student receiving special education services by the end of the school year.

Grade Levels Served: Kindergarten – 12th_Grade

Transportation: Transportation is not granted; parents must transport

Selection Process: Lottery

Contacts: Special Education Department: 678-676-1809

Web site: www.dekalb.k12.ga.us

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DeKalb County School District

Employee Student Transfer Request

Student Assignment Office 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard

Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 678 676 0035 (Office)

Program Description: DeKalb County Board of Education Policy - Student Assignment Descriptor Code: JBCC Date Adopted: 4/18/2011 Date Revised: 5/5/2014

This policy makes provisions for employee’s who work full-time for the DeKalb County School District to enroll their children into the school in which they work or a school in the vertical feeder-pattern of the school in which they work.

Special Features: Enrollment under this provision is to only enroll in the general education program. Employees who live in the DeKalb County School District and wish to enroll their children into any of the special programs offered during School Choice Open Enrollment must meet all eligibility requirements and must submit an application to enter the lottery and select the programs of choice for their child.

Eligibility: A child whose custodial parent or legal guardian is a full-time employee of the DeKalb County School District. Person submitting the request must be able to show proof of guardianship if requested. Students who are approved to attend a school under this provision must abide by school and District approved standards of behavior, attendance, and punctuality in order to be allowed to remain enrolled. Grade Levels Served: K – 12 The provisions of this policy do not apply to Pre-K placements. Transportation: The employee is responsible for all transportation.

Application/Selection: Current School District employees must apply to allow for the District’s and individual schools’ planning requirements for the 2015-2016 school year.

Feeder Schools: If an approval is granted for an elementary or middle school student, that approval will not extend to middle school or high school automatically. The employee must request permission for a student to be approved to the next level (middle or high school).

Contacts: Student Assignment Office at 678-676-0035

Web site: https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/epolicy/policy.aspx?PC=JBCC&Sch=4054&S=4054&RevNo=1.58&C=J&Z=P

The DeKalb County School District complies with the law and Georgia Department of Education

guidelines regarding Employee Student Transfers. Therefore, any changes made to the law by the

Georgia General Assembly and signed into law will be followed accordingly.

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DEKALB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (DESA)

797 Fayetteville Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 678-874-1300 (Information) 678-874-1302 (Office)

Program Description:Magnet participants follow an enriched version of the DeKalb County School District curriculum through dance, drama, music, and art. The utilization of technical theater and visual arts enhance the performing arts program. Field trips to the ballet, symphony, and the theater are offered as well as workshops conducted by professional artists. The program utilizes technology, supplies and equipment for stimulating all facets of creativity. Concepts of drama, dance, music, and art are enhanced through student participation in performances and projects. Class instrumental lessons and choral experiences are an integral part of the curriculum.

Special Features:

Technology-assisted Music in Education Program (MIE) taught with a keyboard lab

approach

Piano keyboard instruction

Instruction on Orff instruments

Instruction in a dance studio equipped with mirrors, a suspended floor, and other features

Instruction in various styles of dance (ballet, jazz, modern, etc.)

Access to a variety of technical equipment costumes, props, and sets

Arts-related field trips

Interdisciplinary approach, integrating the arts throughout the curriculum

Parental involvement encouraged

Audition-based tour performing groups (Additional activity fee required)

Performances enhanced by costumes, props and sets

Activity fee required for all students

Uniform dress code required for all students Eligibility:

Audition application packet (Grades 4 – 7)

3.0 (or higher) core subject grade point average on the 2014-2015 fall report card for students applying for grades 2-7

Transportation: The most current DeKalb County transportation policy will be followed for the magnet programs/schools. During the school year, students will report to designated

satellite pick-up locations in their region for transportation to all magnet programs/schools. Selection Process: Random lottery selection process based on seat availability for grades K-3

Interview and audition in two arts areas for grades 4-7 Academic and Arts recommendations for grades 4-7 Feeder Schools: DeKalb School of the Arts upon audition, interview

and acceptance

Web site: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/hooperalexander

Special Interest Magnet Program

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Special Interest Magnet Program

The Arts

September 30, 2015 – Last day to be selected for a School Choice Program.

DEKALB SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (DSA) 1192 Clarendon Road, Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002

678-676-2502 (Office)

Program Description:The DeKalb School of the Arts (DSA) is uniquely designed to appeal to high school students in the areas of music (vocal and instrumental), dance, visual arts, technical theater, creative writing, media technology, drama, and musical theater. DSA is the only DeKalb high school that offers a five-year program encompassing all aspects of performance and applied arts. It also affords students the opportunity to satisfy the requirements of the excellent academic program prescribed under the DeKalb curriculum guidelines. Long-range life enrichment is viewed as a goal for all participants in this magnet high school. The program is noted for an outstanding faculty, comprehensive course offerings, and numerous special performances which emerge as a natural outgrowth of the curriculum.

Special Features:

Comprehensive academic and arts course offerings

Numerous special performances which emerge as a natural outgrowth of the

curriculum

Offerings include dance, drama, vocal music and instrumental music, creative writing and visual arts, media/film, technical theater, and graphic design

Extended day activities

Eligibility:

Separate application/audition packet available January 2015 in local schools or at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/dsa

3.0 (or higher) grade point average in all subjects on the fall semester 2014 and spring semester 2015 report cards for all students, final grades must be

submitted and reviewed to determine final selection status

Application deadline: Deadline for application is February 6, 2015, 2 p.m.

All documents must be mailed or hand delivered to DeKalb School of the Arts.

Grade Levels Served: 8 - 12

Transportation: The most current DeKalb County transportation policy will be followed for the magnet programs/schools. During the 2014-2015 school year, students will report to designated satellite pick-up locations in their region for transportation to all magnet programs/schools.

Selection Process: Audition and interview in two arts areas for grades 8 - 12 Academic and Arts recommendations

Portfolios required for creative writing, technical theater, media, visual arts and technology

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CLIFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3132 Clifton Church Road S.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30316 678-874-4400 (Information) 678-874-4402 (Office)

Program Description: The Clifton Mathematics, Science, and Computer Education Magnet Program offers a unique and technology intensive environment. It provides third through fifth grade students the opportunity to go beyond the confines of the classroom to explore real-life problems. These students are preparing to harness the power of computers to achieve success in personal and professional ventures. The magnet program exposes students to DeKalb’s excellent curriculum. Each student will have full access to a computer or laptop throughout the day, every day. Increased access to the computer provides bonus: more time to improve reading and math skills and more time to solve problems and manage information. Students use computer technology to conduct grade level research projects that integrate all curriculum areas. Computers are used to collect and analyze data in order to solve problems. All students are strongly encouraged to enter the DCSD Technology Fair with a project in one of the technology disciplines. The magnet teachers have access to specialized hardware and innovative computer software for desktop publishing, graphic design, writing, simulations, science experiments, graphics and word processing. This technology intensive environment for third through fifth grade students provides each student with opportunities to express themselves and demonstrate their work at the higher order of the Depth of Knowledge process. Applications such as telecommunications and other technology are used to enhance the present instructional program.

Special Features:

Daily access to a student workstation

Electronic access to information and human resources across the nation

Emphasis on technological support for curriculum areas

Expanded instruction in math and science

Multimedia production capabilities for publication of student work

Extracurricular activities that enhance social and physical development

Eligibility:

3.0 (or higher) core subject grade point average on the 2014-2015 fall report card for students applying for grades 3 - 5

satellite pick-up locations in their region for transportation to all magnet programs/schools. Selection Process: Random lottery selection process based on seat availability

Feeder Schools: Columbia Middle School, Columbia High School Web site: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/clifton

Special Interest Magnet Program

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EVANSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2914 Evans Woods Dr., Doraville, Georgia 30340 678-874-2700 (Information) 678-874-2702 (Office)

Program Description:The Evansdale Mathematics, Science, and World Language Program strives to meet the needs of students in kindergarten through fifth grade with an interest in developing their math, science, and communication skills in a challenging environment balanced by fine arts and a world language component. The curriculum is designed to enrich the basic curriculum through an interdisciplinary approach as students participate in integrated hands-on activities. Technology is also used to enhance instruction. Students learn content through analytical, in-depth research studies. Activities promote higher-order thinking as students work in a laboratory environment to solve problems. French, music, and art are strong features of the program, helping to develop communication and creativity skills. Special Features:

Cooperative learning

Science lab

Emphasis on technical support for curriculum areas

French taught daily

Eligibility:

3.0 (or higher) core subject grade point average on the 2014-2015 fall report card for students applying for grades 2 - 5

satellite pick-up locations in their region for transportation to all magnet programs/schools. Selection Process: Random lottery selection process based on seat availability

Feeder Schools: Columbia Middle School, Columbia High School Web site: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/evansdale

Special Interest Magnet Program

Mathematics, Science and World Language

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COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

3001 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30034 678-875-0500 (Information) 678-875-0502 (Office)

Program Description: The magnet program will emphasize mathematics, science, and technical concepts and skills required to go beyond the confines of basic instruction. The curriculum is designed to develop math, science, and technical skills as well as enhance creative, critical, and research skills. Science instruction takes place in a laboratory setting to provide students with real-life, hands-on experiences. Technology is integrated to allow students to take part in tutorials, simulated experiments, problem-solving activities, and collecting and analyzing data for research projects.

Special Features:

Enriched science/math courses

Integration of technology into course work

Emphasis on inquiry skills

Laboratory–based math and science studies

Computer lab

Eligibility:

3.0 (or higher) core subject grade point average on the 2014-2015 fall report card for students applying for grades 6 – 8

The ninth grade math course will be determined by 2014-2015 Criterion-Referenced

Competency Test (CRCT)math total score or Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) math total score.

Transportation: The most current DeKalb County transportation policy will be followed for the magnet programs/schools. During the school year, students will report to designated satellite pickup locations in their region for transportation to all magnet programs/schools. Selection Process: Random lottery selection process based on seat availability

Feeder Schools: Columbia High School

Web site: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/columbiams

Special Interest Magnet Program

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COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

2106 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032 678-874-0800 (Information) 678-874-0802 (Office)

Program Description: The Mathematics, Science, and Technology Magnet Program offers students interested in the fields of math, science, and technology an opportunity to build skills and knowledge in these areas. The magnet program integrates technology into an interdisciplinary curriculum of natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to enter careers related to science, mathematics, and technology. Advanced study of scientific principles and mathematical concepts will enhance the opportunity for success at the college and career levels. Courses for the enhanced tenth through twelfth grade curriculum include: Advanced Placement (AP) courses in U.S. History, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and World Languages - French and Spanish. Resear