SLPS Magnet School Guide 2014-15 - St. Louis Public Schools

2014-2015St. LouisMagnet schoolsWith twenty-seven specialty schools to choosefrom, the St. Louis Magnet Schools offer anEXCITING, TUITION FREE alternative forstudents of all ages and abilities.expect better.

Make the right choice for your child!WHAT IS AMAGNET SCHOOL?Students ordinarily go tothe public school nearestthem. Magnet schools arepublic schools without schoolboundaries. Each has somethingunique to offer that you won’tfind in traditional schools,whether it’s a particular focuson technology, the arts, or astimulating curriculum designedespecially for gifted students.Because of high demand inmany schools and grade levels,admission is based on a lotterysystem.Choose the St. LouisMagnet SchoolsChoosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions aparent makes. Do you have a child who doesn’t necessarily “fit the mold”offered at your current school? Or are you looking for a change in directionas your child advances from one level to the next? If so, there’s an excitingeducational alternative you need to know about! It’s the St. Louis MagnetSchool Program.For almost three decades, St. Louis City and County families have experiencedextraordinary educational opportunities at the Magnet Schools.See eligibility criteriaon Page 4.27 specialtyschools cateringto a wide rangeof studenttalents andinterestsDiverse andchallengingcurriculumFreetransportationfor eligiblestudentsPricelesspartnershipswith respectedlocal andnationalinstitutionsSimple and fairapplicationprocessPlease join us at one ofthe following events:Magnet Schools Open House at all school locationsDates and times to be determined by individual Magnet andChoice Schools. Check www.slps.org for schedule.High SchoolHere I Come Nightfor 7th and 8thGrade StudentsThursday, September 5, 20136:30 - 8:30 p.m.Compton/Drew InvestigativeLearning Center5130 Oakland 63110Magnet SchoolRecruitment Fairfor Elementary and MiddleSchool StudentsTuesday,September 24,20136 - 8 p.m.Emerson Education CenterThe Magic House516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122Free Admission2 2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools

At a magnet school your child can . . .Be CreativeTheir world is a stage, acanvas, bright lights andbeautiful costumes. Yourchild thrives on creating,performing and entertaining.Our Visual & Performing ArtsMagnet Schools provide thetraining, opportunities andspace artistic children needto explore their creativity anddevelop their talents. Thanksto our visiting professionalartists and partnershipswith STAGES, Muny Kids, theSaint Louis Symphony, OperaTheatre of St. Louis and more,your child will be exposed to aworld he or she might otherwiseonly dream about.Think DeeperSpoke French at age 2, knowsthe answer to E=mc2, voraciousreader, chess master.Sound familiar? Gifted childrenthrive in an environmentthat challenges them to thenth degree. St. Louis MagnetSchools proudly offer the onlyFULL-Time, tuition-free giftededucation in the metropolitanarea. Our rigorous and challengingcurricula are guaranteedto fulfill your giftedlearner’s needs. St. LouisPublic Schools offer free giftedscreening. For information orto schedule an appointment,call 314.345.4548. (To qualifyfor a gifted magnet school,students must meet stateapprovedcriteria.)Look DeeperDigging in dirt, peering intoa microscope, star-gazingand encouraging you to livegreen. Your child will experiencehands-on learning, whilegaining exposure to everythingfrom engineering toenvironmental science to computertechnology and healthfields at our schools thatspecialize in math, science,technology and pre-collegelearning. Partnerships with theMissouri Botanical Garden, St.Louis Zoo, the University ofMissouri at St. Louis and othersfurther enrich your child’sexperience.Share CulturesBonjour! Guten Tag!International Studies Schoolsprovide a wonderful and exciting“Passport” to learning. Ourstudents and staff representmore than 30 countries. Yourchild will learn multiple languages,traditions, customsand cultures in the classroom,in the hallways and beyond.Explore EarlierYoung minds are inquisitive bynature. Our Early ChildhoodCenters tap into that naturalinquisitiveness using aprocess-oriented approachto learning known as ProjectConstruct. Your child will beengaged in all-day learningfrom preschool through fifthgrade, providing a strong, solidfoundation for his or her futureacademic success.Children needing special educationservices require a caringapproach. Some magnetschools include self-containedspecial education classroomsfor students whose IndividualEducation Programs (IEPs) callfor it. Full inclusion and crosscategoricalclasses are alsoavailable.Shine BrighterShiny shoes, crisp uniforms,brass buttons. Cadets notonly dress the part, they walkand talk it. Cleveland NJROTCMilitary Academy builds character,inspires service andcreates strong leaders todayfor tomorrow. Admittanceand enrollment depend onstudents meeting the school’sacademic standards, andweight and uniform fit requirements.Soldan InternationalStudies and Gateway STEMHigh Schools offer part-timeAir Force ROTC programs.Be UniqueIt’s cool to be different. Somechildren like traditional learning.Others excel when ateacher identifies and supportstheir individual learning style.Magnet schools are a greatplace for “break-the-mold” students.Our general academicprograms are recognized forinventive teaching methods.We offer the largest tuitionfreeMontessori program in themetropolitan area. How successfulare our students? OurMetro Academic & ClassicalHigh School currently ranks#76 in U.S. News and WorldReport’s list of “America’s BestHigh Schools,” the highestranking of any school in thestate of Missouri.For a complete listing of Magnet Schools and their specialties, please see back cover.2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools 3

What every parent should knowabout Magnet SchoolsWho’s eligible?The following students are eligible to apply fora spot in a magnet school:• Any student living in the city of St. Louis.• Non-African-American students living in theAffton, Bayless, Brentwood, Clayton, HancockPlace, Kirkwood, Ladue, Lindbergh, Mehlville,Parkway, Pattonville, Ritenour, Rockwood,Valley Park and Webster Groves school districtsare eligible for Kindergarten through Grade 12.County residents are not eligible for preschool.The application processStudents wishing to attend a magnet schoolmust submit an application, a copy of whichis included in this brochure. City residents areencouraged to apply online by visiting the St.Louis Public Schools website at www.slps.org or call the Recruitment and CounselingCenter at 314.633.5200. County residents canvisit the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corp.(VICC) website at www. choicecorp.org. Clickon “Information about applying,” or call314.721.8422, ext. 3012.Completed written applications may bemailed to or dropped off at:St. Louis Public Schools(for city residents)Recruitment and Counseling Center801 N. 11th StreetSt. Louis, MO 63101Voluntary Interdistrict ChoiceCorporation (VICC)(for county residents)7425 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 110St. Louis, MO 63105(for county residents, please includea copy of child’s final report card for2012-13)Please complete only one application perchild. SLPS and VICC computers will considerfor placement only the most recentapplication submitted.WHAT’S NEW FOR 2014–2015Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted InstructionMallinckrodt is transitioning into a full-time giftedcurriculum school, one grade per year as studentscurrently attending are promoted over time andgraduate out of fifth grade. For the 2014-2015school year, Mallinckrodt will host gifted studentsin the Preschool through fourth grade levels.The curriculum currently in use for grade five willremain in place for 2014-2015. Preschool throughfourth grade applicants must meet eligibilityrequirements for gifted programs to be consideredfor placement.Collegiate School of Medicine andBioscience (Grades 9 and 10 only for 2014-2015)Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience isdesigned for a community of learners that willembrace very high academic standards. In additionto offering advanced curricula, CollegiateSchool of Medicine and Bioscience will create anenvironment where students and staff will worktogether toward a common goal of careers inmedicine and medical research.Placement ProceduresThe District is implementing a new application, placement andnotification timeline for students applying to magnet and choiceschools. The new procedures will allow for quicker notification andinformation to be provided for acceptances as well as availableopenings. These new procedures set in place a three pool applicationtimeline.Pool AApplicationPeriodSeptember 1,2013 throughOctober 12, 2013Placement notificationssent priorto October 25, 2013for students applyingin Pool A.Pool BApplicationPeriodOctober 27, 2013through December7, 2013Placement notificationssent priorto December 20,2013 for studentsapplying in Pool B.Pool CApplicationPeriodDecember 22, 2013through February1, 2014Placement notificationssent priorto February 14,2014 for studentsapplying in Pool C.Applications received between Pool Application Periods will beconsidered for placement in the next pool.Continuity SchoolsStudents graduating from 5 th gradeat Washington Montessori Schoolwill be automatically assigned toGateway Math & Science Prep.Students graduating out of 5 thgrade from Humboldt Academy ofHigher Learning will automaticallybe assigned to Busch Middle Schoolof Character.Students graduating from 5 th gradeat Dewey International Studieswill automatically be assignedto Compton/Drew InvestigativeLearning Center.Parents wishing to apply to magnetschools other than thoseassigned are free to do so, but theapplications will be consideredfor placement under the new PoolSystem implemented, as well asthe priorities within those pools.Keep in mind• All applications received in a PoolApplication Period are given equalconsideration, within placementpriorities. (See page 5 for moreinformation.)• All Pool A applicants will beconsidered for placement prior toreviewing Pool B applicants, andall Pool B applicants will be consideredfor placement prior to reviewingPool C applicants.• Applications for non-acceptedstudents must be re-submittedeach year, because unplaced studentapplications do not carry overfrom one year to the next.• Applications received after thePool C deadline will be consideredfor placement in the order they arereceived, after all Pool Applicantsare placed where possible.• Students who do not attendthe magnet or choice school theywere accepted into on the firstday of school will forfeit theirseat.4 2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools

choice high schoolsCarnahan High SchoolOf The Future4041 South Broadway314.457.0582Carnahan High School of the Futurefeatures a learning environment wheretechnology is integrated into every phaseof the teaching and learning process.Students experience increased digital literacy,enhanced school-to-home communication,paperless instruction and “anytime/anywhere” activities. The state-of-the-artbuilding offers a Mac lab, 10 IntelligentClassrooms, Polycom video conferencingand a reading room.• 250-word (minimum) essay expressingthe student’s interest in attendingCarnahan• 2 personal recommendation letters from(1) current teacher or principal and (2)a community member who knows thestudent well• Previous year’s report card; MinimumG.P.A. of 2.5 and no behavior problems• Personal interview with the student• Attendance must be 95% and abovemagnet high schoolsGateway STEM HighSchool5101 McRee314.776.3300Gateway STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Math) High School, recognizedby the United States Department ofEducation as a New American High School,integrates a strong academic curriculumemphasizing mathematics and sciencewith career preparation in highly technicalfields. Accelerated and advanced placementcourses are available. Gateway STEMcreates lifelong learners through skillbuilding, team building, real-life applications,and service to the community.• Interest in mathematics, science, and/ortechnology• Expectation to attend post secondaryeducation at a university, college,community college or technical schoolClyde C. Miller CareerAcademy1000 North Grand Blvd.314.371.0394Clyde C. Miller provides a career andtechnical education focus centered around11 technical pathways: bio-technology; constructionmanagement; electronics; healthcare;computer networking; data basemanagement; manufacturing; hospitality;culinary; multi-media; and business administration.After graduation, these learningopportunities lead students to college,technical school, apprenticeships and work.The school is located in a state-of-the-art143,000 square foot facility.• Adherence to uniform policy• Strong interest in career and technicaleducation• Previous year’s report card;Recommended 2.5 GPA• Copy of discipline record; Good standingin citizenship• High attendance percentage• Each student is required to participate inan interview and essay writing• Career Academy only accepts 9th and10th grade applicantswith the intent to attain a diploma• Successful completion of an entranceessay reflecting the student’s view ofthe mission of Gateway STEM (see 1 & 2above)• Official recommendation checklist formfor high school, submitted by two ofthe following: the applicant’s teacher,counselor, principal or designatedadministrator• Student transcripts/report cards,reflecting aptitude and success inmathematics, science and writing• Student interview• Attendance and discipline records willbe reviewed by the screening team forpatterns determined to be detrimental toa student’s success at Gateway STEM• Commitment to parental involvement (i.e.,PTA, advisory committees, booster clubs,support of school, volunteer)Northwest Academy OfLaw5140 Riverview Blvd.314.385.4774Northwest Academy of Law focuses onpreparing students for careers in the fieldsof law and law enforcement. Students havethe opportunity to explore the career pathsof lawyers, judges, police officers, crimescene investigators and FBI agents. Theyare able to gain valuable law-related experiencesthrough school sponsored activitiessuch as mock trials, moot court, debates,Youth in Government, Project CitizenCompetition and Junior Academy Camp.• 200-word (maximum) essay expressingthe student’s interest in attendingNorthwest• Previous year’s report card; MinimumG.P.A. of 2.5• Personal interview with the student• Copy of discipline record; Good standingin citizenshipCentral Visual andPerforming Arts3125 S. Kingshighway314.771.2772Central VPA’s educational program isdesigned to create a nurturing environmentwhere students receive a quality academicand artistic education that prepares themto compete successfully at the post-secondarylevel or perform competently in theworld of work. Students learn to communicateeffectively, enhance their physical andemotional well-being, acquire a passion forlifelong learning and demonstrate the abilityto do critical thinking and be creative.• Submit a copy of previous year’s reportcard with a minimum cumulative gradepoint average of 2.5• Submit a copy of previous year’sattendance. Based on 174 days of school,the student must have at least a 90%attendance rate• Submit a copy of the previous year’sdiscipline report and be in good

citizenship standing (no out of schoolsuspensions)• Submit 2 letters of recommendation. Twopersonal recommendation letters shouldcome from (1) an administrator and (2) anart teacher• Audition dates will be scheduled uponreceipt of all required documents.Students who are granted auditions mustattend at the scheduled time preparedto audition and be interviewed by theadministrative staff• Because Central’s program sequencesthrough 4 years, we only accept 9th and10th grade applicants• All accepted students are required toattend Central VPA’s 9th grade transitionprogram, parent orientation, pre-registerand be present on the first day of schoolCleveland NJROTC4939 Kemper314.776.1301Cleveland Junior Naval Academy is amilitary school with a strong emphasison leadership development and academicachievement. Students have opportunityto practice leadership though the structureembedded in the NJROTC program.The school provides all cadets with anexcellent academic opportunities includingAdvanced Placement classes; fieldexperiences provided by the Navy; internexperiences and opportunity for travel withacademic exploration.• 2.5 minimum grade point average• C or better in math and communicationarts for the entire year• 5 paragraph essay, “Why I want to be acadet at Cleveland Naval Junior Academy”• Must have a good attendance record• Must have no significant discipline history• Admittance also depends on studentsmeeting the school’s academic standardsand weight and uniform requirements.Uniform sizes are set by naval standards.Admission will be denied if applicantsexceed these sizes. Parents of acceptedstudents are required to attend a 2 hourorientation with the cadet candidates andbe willing to accept the responsibility forthe uniforms if they are lost.Metro Academic andClassical High School4015 McPherson314.534.3894Metro provides a challenging, qualityeducation focused on high standards andexpectations in an atmosphere of unity,enthusiasm, caring, and respect for self,others and the community. We encourageservice to the community, while promotinglearning in all areas to prepare students tobecome responsible members of societywho can function in a technology orientedworld.• Applicant must have an evaluation ofexcellent or good on each item on theOfficial Recommendation Checklist Formfor high school. This recommendationmust be submitted by two of the following:the applicant’s teacher, counselor,principal or designated administrator.• Applicant must score at or above the ThirdAchievement Level of all current MissouriAssessment Program tests. If MAP scoresare unavailable, scores at or above the50th percentile on school wide, nationallynormed achievement tests being usedby the applicant’s school/district may besubstituted.• Applicant must have a good attendancerecord with no more than five days ofabsence during the most recent fallsemester, except in cases of physiciandocumented illness/hospitalization anddocumented family emergencies, i.e.,deaths, fires, accidents.• Eighth grade applicants must submit acopy of the last completed semesterreport card to validate classroomacademic achievement and attendancereflecting a C or better in all subjectswith the exception of Physical Education,Art, Music, and Practical Arts. One D willbe acceptable in any one of these foursubjects.• Applicants must have completed andpassed (with 70% or better) one year ofalgebra by the end of the eighth gradeyear.• All accepted students are expectedto attend Metro’s 9th Grade SummerTransition Program.• Metro only accepts 9th and 10th gradeapplicants.Soldan InternationalStudies918 Union Ave.314.367-9222Soldan ISHS is a nationally accredited highschool that prepares students for collegesand 21st Century careers in the medicalfield, biomedical sciences, Crime SceneInvestigation (CSI), information technology,computer science, business, management,law, and leadership. Students attendingSoldan take part in a global studies curriculum,preparing them for further educationand careers in an ever changing anddiverse society.Soldan’s rigorous curriculum focuses oninternational studies, career preparation,and the use of technology. Students havehonors and Advanced Placement classesoffered in all major content areas, and atechnology embedded curriculum completewith Promethean Boards, Smart Boards,laptops, videoconferencing, and digitalliteracy. Soldan’s premier technology capabilitiesinclude a state of the art biomedicalsciences lab, veneer probes, digital literacy,videoconferencing, and Skype. Studentshave the opportunity to connect with otherstudents around the world, participatingin the France-United States Academy andparticipating in a foreign exchange programwith Academie de Lyon, France.Students at Soldan are prepared for careersin the 21st Century through Soldan’s communitypartnerships. The Project Lead theWay Biomedical Sciences Pathway partnerswith Washington University Medical School,Barnes Jewish Hospital, and St. LouisUniversity Hospital, designed for studentsinterested in becoming scientists, engineers,researchers, crime scene investigation(CSI) or entering the medical field. TheLaw Pathway partners with the WashingtonUniversity School of Law and the MoundCity Bar Association. The InformationTechnology Pathway partners with theUniversity of Missouri – St. Louis College ofBusiness Administration and its Departmentof Computer Science and InformationTechnology. Qualified seniors complete aninternship in their career choice.Additionally, Soldan offers a rich variety offine arts and sports activities for students,including band, choir, basketball, football,baseball, softball, tennis, wrestling, soccer,track, and cross country. Enrichment andremedial services are available. Studentscan enroll in the A+ Program.It is recommended that students have a:• 2.5 grade point average or better• 93% or higher attendance• Good citizenshipSoldan concentrates on preparing studentsfor college and 21st century careersin a global, technological world. It isrecommended that students:• Study a foreign language. Offerings are inArabic and Chinese.• Select a Career Pathway: InformationTechnology/Computer Science; BusinessManagement; Biomedical Sciencescareers in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI),engineering, medicine; and the leadershipand law with Washington University LawSchool.

McKinley ClassicalLeadership Academy2156 Russell314.773-0027McKinley CLA provides a challengingeducational experience for gifted andtalented students that is acceleratedand enriched beyond the normal mandatedcurriculum. We provide a culturallydiverse educational program for allstudents in an atmosphere for studentsto grow intellectually and personally. Ourstudent-school-parent support systemimproves and strengthens cooperationbetween our families and the school.• Completed application• Copy of most recent report card• Discipline and behavioral record• Attendance history report• MAP scores• Individual Education Plan (IEP)record, ifapplicable• Documentation to verify gifted standing• Prospective students are required towrite and submit a brief essay “I amexcited about McKinley Classical LeadershipAcademy because…” The essayshould highlight the student’s reasonsfor wanting to attend McKinley CLAand clarify which Leadership Pathwaysparked the student’s interest. Studentsare also encouraged to incorporate theirideas for school leadership and communityservice in their essay.Collegiate Schoolof Medicine andBioscience(for grades 9 and 10 for 2014-2015school year)450 Des Peres314.696.2290The Collegiate School of Medicineand Bioscience (CSMB) Magnet HighSchool — is a community of learnersthat embraces the highest of academicstandards. Collegiate is patterned aftersome of the most successful high schoolsacross the nation, including, the distinguishedMichael E. DeBakey High Schoolfor the Health Professions in Houston,TX. Collegiate offers advanced curriculawhich include many honors and AdvancePlacement (AP) courses. CSMB’s environmentis one in which all of its studentsand staff work together toward a commongoal of careers in medicine, healthcareers, and medical research.Designed as a rigorous four-year medicalprofessions magnet program, the school’smission is to prepare a diverse studentbody to further their studies at thenation’s best colleges and universities.CSMB’s college prep curricula includes aminimum of four mathematics and six sciencecourse’s, which will prepare studentswith an academic foundation essentialfor post-secondary studies. The school’sunique four-year medical program providesstudents with project-based learningexperiences under the guidance ofhealth science and technology professionalsin the classroom and with our localpartners - BJC Healthcare, WashingtonUniversity Medical School, Saint LouisUniversity School of Medicine, and SaintLouis College of Pharmacy. All studentswill complete an internship/practicumduring their senior year.The Collegiate School of Medicine andBiosciences requires a written commitmentfrom both students and parentsto follow the rigorous four-year coursesequence, complete a minimum of 100hours of community service, earn FirstAid and CPR certification prior to enteringthe 11th grade, and abide by the school’sHonor Code and Dress Code policies.Admission Requirements:• 6th and 7th grade final report card• First grading period report card of 8thgrade• Test record (MAP or other nationalachievement tests)• Excellent attendance record(documented)• Two letters of recommendation(current teacher, counselor, principal ordesignated administrator• Entrance essay• A student and parent/guardian interview• If accepted, attend the Medical HighSchool’s Summer Program prior toentering the 9th gradeImportant Datesand DeadlinesOpen House at all magnet schoolsDates and hours to be determined by individualmagnet and choice schools.Check District website at www.slps.org fordates and times.Magnet Recruitment FairsThursday, September 5, 20136:30 - 8:30 p.m.High SchoolHere I Come Nightfor 7th and 8thGrade StudentsCompton/Drew Investigative Learning Center5130 Oakland 63110Tuesday, September 24, 20136 - 8 p.m.Magnet School Recruitment Fairfor Elementary and Middle School StudentsEmerson Education CenterThe Magic House516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122Free AdmissionPool AApplicationPeriodSeptember 1,2013 throughOctober 12,2013PlacementLottery: FridayOctober 18,2013Placementnotificationssent prior toOctober 25,2013Pool BApplicationPeriodOctober 27,2013 throughDecember 7,2013PlacementLottery: FridayDecember 13,2013Placementnotificationssent prior toDecember 20,2013Pool CApplicationPeriodDecember 22,2013 throughFebruary 1,2014PlacementLottery: Friday,February 7,2014Placementnotificationssent prior toFebruary 14,2014Open house for newly accepted studentsand familiesDates and hours to be determined byindividual Magnet and Choice schools.Check www.slps.org for details.FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact the St. Louis Public SchoolsOffice of Recruitment and Counselingat 314.633.5200.

The lotteryBecause the number of applicationsoften exceeds the numberof available spaces, all applicationsare entered into a lottery toplace students within each pool.The lottery is used to assure anequal chance for all studentsapplying to magnet schools,within the pool periods and usingcertain priority categories. (Seebelow.)When you enter your applicationusing the new online entry system,or when it is entered manuallyfor handwritten applicants, itwill be assigned to its appropriatepriority category. The computerprogram then randomlyassigns a lottery pick number tothe application when the placementlottery for each applicantpool is held.The lottery program usedattempts to place each applicantin his or her first choice school. Ifthis choice is not open, the applicant’ssecond choice is considered,presuming an additionalchoice is listed.The Pool lotteries for the 2014-2015 school year will be held by:Pool A - Friday, October 18, 2013Pool B - Friday, December 13,2013Pool C - Friday, February 7, 2014What priorities affectthe lottery process?The St. Louis Magnet Schools participatein the area-wide desegregationprogram and have a goalof being racially integrated.Through the lottery system,all applications have equalweight within various categoriesrequired to maintain racially integratedschools. They are:1st PriorityContinuity — Students currentlyenrolled in magnet schools whoare graduating to the next schoollevel (such as elementary schoolto middle school) are guaranteeda seat in a magnet school.Students matriculating from middleschool to high school mustmeet school eligibility criteria tobe considered for placement inthe high school requested.2nd PrioritySibling — Brothers and sisters ofmagnet school students who liveat the same address and shareat least one biological or legalparent have priority placement inthe same magnet school buildingas their sibling. There is no guarantee,however, that siblings willbe placed together. Applicationsfor sibling priority considerationreceived in Pool B periods will beconsidered for placement after allPool A applicants of all prioritiesare considered, and all applicationsfor sibling priority considerationreceived in Pool C periodswill be considered for placementafter all Pool B applicants. Nosibling priority applicants will beconsidered after the Pool C applicationperiod closes.3rd PriorityNeighborhood — City studentsliving within the “walk-to-school”boundaries set by the districttransportation department canapply for neighborhood placement.There is no guaranteethat all neighborhood applicantswill be placed. Applications forneighborhood priority considerationreceived in Pool B periodswill be considered for placementafter all Pool A applicants of allpriorities are considered, and allapplications for neighborhoodpriority consideration receivedin Pool C periods will be consideredfor placement after all PoolB applicants. No neighborhoodpriority applicants will be consideredafter the Pool C applicationperiod closes.4th PrioritySt. Louis City and St. LouisCounty applicants — Thesestudents are placed in magnetschools through the lottery afterother pool placements are made.City and county residents haveequal priority for magnet schoolplacement.2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools 5

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I know whichmagnet school is thebest fit for my child?Only you can decide. Consideryour child’s interests and abilities,and learn about the schooloptions available to you. Look onour website at www.slps.org forinformation regarding schedulingof school based open houseevents. If you wish, contact theschool for a personal tour. Theschool staff will be happy toanswer questions you may haveabout their specific programs.We’re hosting two MagnetRecruitment Fairs. The first oneis for 7th and 8th grade studentsand is called High School Here ICome Night, and will be held from6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday,September 5 at the Compton/Drew Investigative LearningCenter, 5130 Oakland, 63110, rightnext door to the St. Louis ScienceCenter. The second event will befor elementary and middle schoolstudents from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,September 24 at the Magic House,516 S. Kirkwood Road, 63122.Admission to both events is free.Must I list more thanone school choice on myapplication?No. You may list up to two schools.If there is only one school thatinterests you and your child, youmay limit your application to thatschool. Please DO NOT list choicesfor schools that you are not willingto accept.How will I know youreceived my application?We will email or mail you a receiptverifying that we have receivedyour application. Please review itcarefully to ensure all informationis correct. If you do not receive areceipt within 10 days of submittingyour application, city familiesshould contact the recruitmentoffice at 314.633.5200, andcounty families should call VICC at314.721.8422, ext. 3012.When is the MagnetSchool Lottery?The Pool lotteries for the 2014-2015 school year will be held by:Pool A - Friday, October 18, 2013Pool B - Friday, December 13, 2013Pool C - Friday, February 7, 2014What are my child’schances of beingaccepted to a magnetschool?Acceptance rates vary from yearto year; there are typically moreapplicants than available spaces.Usually about one-third of cityapplicants and about one-half ofcounty applicants are accepted.How will I find out if mychild is accepted?Placement Notifications will beemailed or mailed by:Pool A - Friday, October 25, 2013Pool B - Friday, December 20, 2013Pool C - Friday, February 14, 2014In addition, the placement programused will be available forparents to access and view theirstudent’s application information,if they have applied online andset up an account. Other familiesmay learn the results by callingthe Recruitment and CounselingCenter at 314.633.5200. andcounty families may call the VICCoffice at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012.What do I do after mychild is accepted?The school your child is acceptedinto will contact you about an openhouse for newly accepted studentsthat will be held prior to the end ofthe 2013-2014 school year. Checkwww.slps.org for details.What if I change mymind after my child isaccepted?City families should inform theRecruitment and CounselingCenter in writing. If you rejectthe acceptance, your child willbe assigned to his or her neighborhoodschool. County familiesshould notify the VICC office inwriting.What if my child is notchosen through thelottery?Your child’s name is placed on awaiting list. If additional spacesbecome available during theschool year, you will be notified.Applications do not carry overfrom year to year.What if my child is notaccepted to his or herfirst choice?If you listed more than one choiceon your application, and your childis accepted to his or her secondchoice, that school is the schoolhe or she will be eligible to attendfor the 2014-2015 school year. Hisor her name will NOT automaticallygo on a waiting list for yourfirst choice.If you are still interested in beingconsidered for your first choiceschool, you must re-submit a newapplication to go on that school’swaiting list.Once my child isaccepted, do I need toreapply each year?No. Once your child is accepted,you do not have to reapply eachyear, presuming he or she will becontinuing at the same magnetschool and continues to meeteligibility criteria.Students graduating from 5 thgrade at Washington MontessoriSchool will be automaticallyassigned to Gateway Math &Science Prep.Students graduating out of 5 thgrade from Humboldt Academyof Higher Learning will automaticallybe assigned to Busch MiddleSchool of Character.Students graduating from 5thgrade at Dewey InternationalStudies will automatically beassigned to Compton/DrewInvestigative Learning Center.Parents wishing to apply to magnetschools other than thoseassigned are free to do so, but theapplications will be considered forplacement under the Pool Systemimplemented as well as the prioritieswithin those pools.All 8 th to 9 th grade students mustapply to be considered for placementto a magnet or choice highschool, and criteria must be metto be eligible for placement.My child attends amagnet school, butwants to transfer to adifferent magnet schoolnext year. What do I do?You must submit a new applicationand be accepted through thelottery. Your child will keep a spotin his or her current school until (1)he or she is accepted into the newschool and (2) you’ve completedand returned the enrollmentpaperwork.Have a question you need answered?City families can email slpsmagnetschools@slps.org.County families can email lmerlo@choicecorp.org.6 2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools

Magnet MAGNET and AND Choice CHOICE SCHOOL School APPLICATION Application2014-2015 2012-2013 SCHOOL School YEAR YearPlease Read: See Page 4 in the guide for an explanation of the new three pool application timeline. All applications receivedin a Pool Application Period are given equal consideration, within placement priorities. All current Pool applicants will beconsidered for placement prior to reviewing and placing applicants in the next Pool. Submission of this application willoverride any previous application submitted for the 2014-2015 school year. INCOMPLeTe APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BePROCeSSeD.Student’s Name Date of Birth SexPlease print Last First MiddleAddressStreet City State ZipHome Phone Number ( ) Emergency Phone Number ( ) Emergency ContactPlease Indicate Applicant’s Race:SELECT ONLY ONE CODECurrent School School District of ResidenceSibling Consideration? ❏ Yes ❏ No Name of Sibling Magnet Sibling AttendsSiblings are defined as children who have one biological or adoptive parent in common and reside in the same household. To receive sibling consideration for one child, the other child must beenrolled in the school of choice and be scheduled to continue in that school for the coming year, and that school must be listed as the first choice on this application form. Sibling consideration isextended to one school only. No sibling applicants will be considered for priority placement after the Pool C application period closes. (February 1, 2014)❏ Check here if you wish twins to be treated as one placement at the same school. Separate applications are required.SAFE SCHOOLS: Has your child been expelled from any school or school district for violation of school board policies relating to weapons, alcohol, drugs or for willful infliction of injury to anotherperson? ❏ Yes ❏ No❏ B Black/African American*❏ W White Caucasian❏ H Hispanic/Latino❏ A Asian or Pacific Islander❏ I Native American or Alaskan❏ Biracial - Black*❏ Biracial - Non-Black*County residents of these races are not eligibleSPECIAL EDUCATION: Is your child in the First Steps Program? (preschool only) ❏ Yes ❏ NoHas your child been referred for a special education evaluation or evaluated by the current or previous school district? ❏ Yes ❏ NoDoes your child receive special education services and/or related services? ❏ Yes ❏ NoDoes your child receive special education services outside the regular class for more than 60% of the time? ❏ Yes ❏ NoRequirements must be met to be eligible for admission to a special education classroom. Placement is contingent upon the Individual Education Program (IEP) specifying placement.graDe Sept. 2014YOU DO NOT NeeD TO LIST TWO CHOICeS. ONLY SeLeCT CHOICeS YOU WILL ACCePT.School Desired orFirst choice Second choiceMagnet elementary Schools K = Kindergarten *P3 = Preschool Age 3* P4 = Preschool Age 4* Magnet Middle Schools (6–8) Magnet and Choice High Schools (9–12)(K-8) Lyon Academy at Blow 518(P4-5) # Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction 524(P4-5) # Kennard Classical Junior Academy (CJA) 503(P3-2) • Stix Early Childhood 593(P3-2) • Wilkinson Early Childhood at Roe 603(3-5) Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning 496(P4-5) Gateway Elementary 473(P4-5) Dewey International Studies 447(P3-5) Mullanphy Investigative Learning 559(P3-5) • Washington Montessori 601(P4-5) Ames Visual & Performing Arts 425(P4-5) Shaw Visual & Performing Arts 578Busch School of Character 305#McKinley Classical Junior Academy 313Gateway Math & Science Prep 323Compton/Drew Investigative Learning 339Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts 307* Age eligibility before August 1 for preschool and kindergarten entry must be met. See eligibility requirements on page 4. # Requirements must be met to be eligible for admission. • Bus transportation is notavailable for three-year-old accepted students. ^ School standards must be met to remain in this school. Students must meet weight and uniform-fit requirements for entry. The maximum waist size is 42 inches.Applicants for the 11th and 12th grade at Cleveland must have previous ROTC experience to qualify for placement. Note: Preschool programs are available to St. Louis City students. St. Louis County students areeligible to attend Kindergarten through Grade 12.# Gateway STEM 111# Soldan International Studies 173# Metro Academic & Classical (9 and 10 applicants only) 156^# Cleveland Naval Junior ROTC @ Southwest (9 and 10 applicants only) 144# Central Visual & Performing Arts (9 and 10 applicants only) 186# McKinley Classical Leadership Academy 157# Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (9–10) 100# Carnahan School of the Future 193# Clyde C. Miller Academy 117# Northwest Law Academy 194Mother’s Name Work # ( ) Father’s Name Work # ( )Mother’s Email Father’s EmailI give permission to the current school my child is attending to release any information needed to complete the processing of this application. I do understand that once enrolled, student records will be sent to the new school district. I understand that submittingfalse residency information is a Class A misdemeanor, and that I may be required to pay the cost of educating my child if I provide false residency information. I understand providing false disciplinary information on this application is a Class B misdemeanor. I alsogive permission for my child to be tested in order to determine eligibility for the gifted programs. I understand that the Saint Louis Public Schools is not responsible for errors made by me on this application (such as grade, birth date, schools selected and/or incorrectschool year application.)Parent’s Signature DateCity families return to: St. Louis Public Schools, Recruitment & Counseling Center, 801 N. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63101 (314.633.5200, FAX: 314.633.5230)SlPS

Saint Louis Public Schools801 N. 11th StreetSt. Louis, MO 63101Magnet Early Childhood & Elementary Schools(Grades PS-5 except as noted)SpecialtyLyon Academy at Blow (K–8)General Academics516 Loughborough Ave. 63111 • 314.353.1349Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted InstructionGifted PS-46020 Pernod Ave. 63139 • 314.352.9212 General Academics 5th GradeWashington MontessoriGeneral Academics1130 N. Euclid 63113 • 314.361.0432 Gifted Enrichment AvailableStix Early Childhood Center (PS–2)Early Childhood Education647 Tower Grove Ave. 63110 • 314.533.0874 Gifted Enrichment AvailableWilkinson Early Childhood Center@ Roe (PS–2)Early Childhood Education1921 Prather 63139 • 314.645.1202 Gifted Enrichment AvailableHumboldt Academy of Higher Learning (3-5)General Academics2516 South 9th St. 63104 • 314.932.5720Gateway ElementaryMath-Science-Technology#4 Gateway Drive 63106 • 314.241.8255Mullanphy Investigative Learning CenterMath-Science-Technology4221 Shaw Blvd. 63110 • 314.772.0994 Gifted Enrichment AvailableDewey International StudiesInternational Studies6746 Clayton Ave. 63139 • 314.645.4845 Gifted Enrichment AvailableShaw Visual and Performing ArtsVisual and Performing Arts5329 Columbia Ave. 63139 • 314.776.5091 Gifted Enrichment AvailableAmes Visual and Performing ArtsVisual and Performing Arts2900 Hadley Ave. 63107 • 314.241.7165 Gifted Enrichment AvailableKennard Classical Junior AcademyGifted Education5031 Potomac Ave. 63139 • 314.353.8875Note: Preschool programs are only available to St. Louis City students. St. Louis County students areeligible to attend Kindergarten through Grade 12.Magnet Middle Schools(Grades 6-8)SpecialtyBusch Middle School of CharacterGeneral Academics5910 Clifton Ave. 63109 • 314.352.1043McKinley Classical Junior AcademyGifted Education2156 Russell Blvd. 63104 • 314.773.0027Gateway Math & Science PrepMath-Science-Technology1200 N. Jefferson Ave. 63106 • 314.241.2295Compton/Drew Investigative Learning CenterMath-Science-Technology5130 Oakland Ave. 63110 • 314.652.9282Carr Lane Visual and Performing ArtsVisual and Performing Arts1004 N. Jefferson Ave. 63106 • 314.231.0413 Gifted Enrichment AvailableMagnet High Schools(Grades 9-12, except as noted)SpecialtyQuestions?If you have additional questions about the application and placementprocess, city families should call the Recruitment and CounselingCenter at 314.633.5200. County families should call the VoluntaryInterdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC) at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012.For school related questions, please call the magnet school directly.Important Dates and DeadlinesOpen House at all magnet schoolsDates and hours to be determined by individual magnet and choice schools.Check District website at www.slps.org for dates and times.Magnet Recruitment FairsThursday, September 5, 20136:30 - 8:30 p.m.High SchoolHere I Come Nightfor 7th and 8thGrade StudentsCompton/Drew InvestigativeLearning Center5130 Oakland 63110Pool A ApplicationPeriodSeptember 1, 2013through October 12, 2013Placement Lottery:Friday October 18, 2013Placement notificationssent prior to October25, 2013Tuesday, September 24, 20136 - 8 p.m.Magnet SchoolRecruitment Fairfor Elementary and MiddleSchool StudentsEmerson Education CenterThe Magic House516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122Free AdmissionPool B ApplicationPeriodOctober 27, 2013 throughDecember 7, 2013Placement Lottery:Friday December 13, 2013Placement notificationssent prior to December20, 2013Pool C ApplicationPeriodDecember 22, 2013through February 1, 2014Placement Lottery:Friday, February 7, 2014Placement notificationssent prior to February14, 2014NEW! Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (9–10)450 Des Peres Ave. 63112 • 314.345.4531McKinley Classical Leadership Academy2156 Russell Blvd. 63104 • 314.773.0027Metro Academic and Classical High School4015 McPherson Ave. 63108 • 314.534.3894Gateway STEM5101 McRee Ave. 63110 • 314.776.3300Soldan International Studies918 Union Ave. 63108 • 314.367.9222Cleveland Naval Junior ROTC @ Southwest4939 Kemper 63139 • 314.776.1301Central Visual and Performing Arts3125 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 63139 • 314.771.2772Pre-College CurriculaGifted EducationGeneral AcademicsMath-Science-TechnologyInternational StudiesMilitaryVisual and Performing ArtsOpen house for newly accepted students and familiesDates and hours to be determined by individual Magnet and Choiceschools. Check www.slps.org for details.Applications for the 2014-2015 school year will NOT beaccepted after Friday May 23, 2014.