Magnet Program Guidelines

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 North 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 in order to receive transportation. 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 into the Charter School 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 pages 5-8 of the application and attach the essay (see below) and a current transcript to include grades from 1^st semester of current school year; 2) request teacher recommendation form (page 9) be completed by a current teacher; 3) submit application by February 1^st deadline; 4) remind recommending teacher to forward recommendation form to North Springs by February 1^st  .

Essay

 In 250 words or less, typed and double spaced, students should respond to the following questions: What are your goals as they relate to your magnet area(s) of interest? What qualities do you bring to the magnet program? What do you hope to accomplish through your studies as a magnet student?  

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 reside within the Fulton County School District and are participating in both magnet programs.

Application Deadline

 February 1, 2011 (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 1st deadline.

Notification

Acceptance letters will be mailed February 8 - 15. Information regarding enrollment meetings will be included in the letter. If notification of acceptance has not been received by February 21^st, please contact the magnet office at (770) 551-2490 ext. 135.

Charter School Information

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 2011 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 pages 5 and 6 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 the additional required pages for magnet applicants (pages 7-9) must also be completed and submitted.

Bus Transportation

Students will not be provided 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 1, 2011 (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 1^st deadline.

Notification

Acceptance letters will be mailed February 8 - 15.  Information regarding enrollment meetings will be included in the letter. If notification of acceptance has not been received by February 21^st, please contact the magnet office at (770) 551-2490 ext. 135.

Cost Reimbursement Information   

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 ballpark figure for cost reimbursement over the past two years has been $4700-$6800. The actual amount for the 2011-2012 school year will be determined at a later date by the Fulton County Board of Education. Full payment must be made by the 10^th day of school.

All other Charter and Magnet information and procedures apply.

Placement Requirements for Magnet Applicants:

Math & Science: Attend a Course Overview/Placement Meeting in May.  A specific time will be scheduled when students/parents come to enroll in February/March.

Visual & Performing Arts:  Complete an audition (performing arts), a portfolio screening (visual arts) or an interview (film and technical theater) in May. See page 3 and 4 for details. A specific time will be scheduled when students/parents come to enroll in February/March.