Charter Program:

Eligibility:

All high school aged students with residence in the Fulton County School District but outside the NSCHS attendance zone are eligible. In addition, students who live outside of the Fulton County School District are eligible through a cost reimbursement program. Students who will be in the 9^th, 10^th or 11^th grade beginning in August of 2010 and who gain admission through the charter will not have to reapply in future years.  The Charter admission is unrelated to the magnet programs at North Springs Charter High School.

Procedures

Complete the first two pages of application and submit them along with a current transcript to include grades from 1^st semester of current school year.

Magnet Program Eligibility & Procedures:

Students who are approved through the charter process will be eligible to apply to the magnet program. Both charter and magnet boxes should be checked on the first page of the application and additional required pages included in this packet must be completed and submitted.

Bus Transportation:

Students will not be able to access the Fulton County School System transportation services if they live outside the attendance zone of the school.

Siblings:

Siblings of charter students will be given priority placement.

Application Deadline:

February 15, 2009 (postmark date) - We will continue to accept applications based on availability of space in the building. Priority class placement will be given to individuals who meet the February 15^th deadline.

Notification:

Acceptance letters will be mailed beginning March 1^st .  Notification should be received by March 10^th. Information regarding enrollment will be included in the letter.

Magnet Program:

Eligibility:

All students who live within the North Springs Charter High School attendance zone are eligible for the magnet program.

All students who live within the Fulton County School District, but outside the North Springs attendance zone are eligible for the magnet program, but must apply to the charter as well as the magnet program and should check both boxes on the first page of the application. 

All Students who live within the South Fulton County School District are eligible for the magnet program, but must apply to the charter and also qualify and be accepted into both the Visual & Performing Arts and the Math & Science Programs. Students wishing to participate in only one program should apply to one of the South Fulton County programs at Westlake High School (Math & Science) or Tri-cities High School (Visual & Performing Arts). South Fulton County students may be accepted under the Charter Program and choose to participate in only one of the magnet programs; however, transportation will not be provided.

All students who live outside of the Fulton County School District who are accepted into the charter under the Cost Reimbursement Program are eligible for the magnet program.

Entrance Requirements

Visual & Performing Arts: Students must have a 75 or higher overall GPA. 

Math & Science: Students must have an 80 or higher overall GPA, 80 or higher in math and science classes, and math placement in Integrated Advanced Algebra I (Math 1) or a higher level math.

Application Process

1) Complete all pages of application and attach a current transcript to include grades from 1^st semester of current school year; 2) request  teacher recommendation form (included with application) be completed by a current teacher; 3) submit application by February 15^th deadline; 4) remind recommending teacher to forward recommendation form to North Springs by February 15^th .

Placement Requirements

Math & Science: 1) Complete an essay; 2) attend a Course Overview/Placement Meeting in May (a specific time will be scheduled when students/parents come to enroll in March/April). The essay should be brought to the meeting.

Visual & Performing Arts:  1) Complete an essay; 2) come in for an audition, a portfolio screening or an interview in May (a specific time will be scheduled when students/parents come to enroll in March/April). The essay should be brought to the audition/portfolio screening/interview.

Bus Transportation:

Transportation will be provided by the Fulton County School System transportation services for all magnet students who live in the North Fulton County School district as well as South Fulton County students who are participating in both magnet programs.

Application Deadline:

 February 15, 2009 (postmark date) - We will continue to accept applications based on availability of space in required/requested courses. Priority class placement will be given to individuals who meet the February 15^th deadline.

Notification:

Acceptance letters will be mailed beginning March 1^st.  Notification should be received by March 10^th. Information regarding enrollment and placement procedures will be included in the letter.

Cost Reimbursement Program:                                    

Eligibility:

All high school aged students who reside outside the Fulton County School District are eligible to apply to attend North Springs, through the charter process, for a fee comparable to the cost per student in Fulton County. In the event we are close to reaching our building capacity, priority placement will be given to charter and magnet students who reside in the Fulton County School District. 

Payment: The amount of the cost reimbursement will be around $6300-$6800. Full payment must be made by the 10^th day of school.

All other Charter and Magnet information and procedures apply.