2015-2016 SCHOOL OPTIONS GUIDE

School Options, Innovation & Design Phone: 980-343-5030 www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/schoptions/pages

Magnet Programs Office Phone: 980-343-5030 [email protected] www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets

Career and Technical Education Office Phone: 980-343-5686 www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ci/cte/Pages/

Student Placement Office 1600 Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: 980-343-5335 [email protected] www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement

In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability. Every Child. Every Day. For a Better Tomorrow. 1 Choose your Learning Experience Applying to a School Options Program KEY DATES

School Options

CMS is committed to providing every family and every student at least two high-quality school options. Last week of Dec. 5, 2014 Jan. 10, 2015 Jan. 12, 2015 Jan. 26, 2015 In addition to neighborhood schools, CMS offers a number of school options, each with a signature Nov. 2014 Students may begin School Options Last day for new at 10:00pm First Lottery applying for the Fair at Phillip O. students to enroll Last day for all theme or program that provides unique educational opportunities designed to engage students’ Instruction letters First Lottery Berry Academy of and be eligible for students to apply interests and talents. CMS school options include magnet programs, career academies, early and begin arriving in Technology the First Lottery for the First middle colleges, and other distinctive school models. Each option focuses on ensuring students are homes for enrolled (9 am to 1 pm) Lottery prepared for college and a career, while exposing students to different learning approaches, leadership students preparation, and engaging curriculum. The school options listed in this Guide are accessed using the district’s school options lottery. Families and students should follow the lottery application process to express interest in a school option and apply for a seat in a school options program. Second week Dec. 5, 2014 - Mar. 9, 2015 Second week May 15, 2015 of Feb. 2015 Mar. 20, 2015 Students may begin of Mar. 2015 Last day for new First Lottery Request for applying for the Second Lottery students to enroll Office of School Options, Innovation & Design Notification letters Reassignment* Second Lottery Instruction letters and be eligible for begin arriving in period for First begin arriving in the Second Lottery homes Lottery homes for enrolled The Office of School Options, Innovation & Design (SOID) includes Magnet Programs and Career students and Technical Education (CTE). We support principals and schools to design unique learning opportunities that leverage technology, advance 21st century learning skills, and prepare students for college and a career. Our goal is to increase the number and variety of high-quality academic options across the district to provide greater choice in public education and promote excellence in student June 5, 2015 June 22 - Last week of Dec. 5, 2014 - Feb. 23 - achievement and growth. at 10:00pm July 16, 2015 June 2015 July 16, 2015 May 29, 2015 Last day for all Request for Second Lottery Request for Request for students to apply Reassignment* Notification letters Transfer* period Transfer* period for the Second period for the begin arriving (current CMS (students who Lottery Second Lottery in homes students and future enrolled after students who future January 12, 2015) enrolled by January 12, 2015)

* For more information on the Reassignment/Transfer process, please see the Guidelines & Procedures section of this Guide or visit www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement. Table of contents Fast Facts

Introduction All data reflects information for the 2013-14 school year unless noted otherwise. Our Students CMS Fast Facts...... 1 Total number of students enrolled (K-12)...... 142,634 Message from the Deputy Superintendent...... 2 Kindergarten-grade 5...... 70,832 Message from the Board of Education...... 3 Grades 6-8...... 32,832 Grades 9-12...... 38,970 School Options Programs & Entrance Requirements Focused Areas of Study Our Schools • Business & Entrepreneurship...... 4 Total number of schools...... 160 • Middle Colleges...... 6 Elementary schools...... 89 Middle schools...... 39 • Early College...... 8 High schools...... 28 • International Baccalaureate...... 10 Alternative schools...... 4 • Global Studies, Leadership & Military...... 14 • World Languages...... 16 School Options (Upcoming 2015-2016 School Year) • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math...... 22 Number of schools offering Option programs...... 52 • Visual & Performing Arts...... 28 Number of School Option Themes...... 11 Unique Learning Approaches Number of Magnet Schools...... 47 • Blended & Virtual Learning...... 30 Number of Early and Middle Colleges...... 4 Number of Schools offering CTE Options...... 4 • Learning Immersion & Talent Development ...... 32 • Montessori...... 34 Student Ethnic Distribution • Traditional...... 36 American Indian/multiracial...... 3% Asian...... 5% School Options Programs by Transportation Zone...... 38 African-American...... 42% Transportation Zone Maps...... 41 Hispanic...... 18% Applying to a School Options Program White...... 32% Application Checklist...... 44 Native languages spoken by students in CMS...... 169 Key Dates...... 45 Countries represented in CMS...... 157 Lottery Guidelines & Application Procedures...... 46 Graduates Remaining Eligible for a School Options Program Total number of 2013 graduates...... 8,619 Middle School Continuation Requirements...... 49 Class of 2013 CMS Cohort Graduation Rate...... 85.1% High School Continuation Requirements...... 50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...... 51 Scholarships Received by CMS Students Total $ of Academic/Athletic scholarships ...... $93 million Contact Information...... 54 Number of CMS students awarded scholarships ...... 2,000+

2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 1 Message from the Deputy Superintendent Message from the Board of Education

Dear CMS families, Dear CMS Parents and Families, Our goal in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is to offer an array of academic programs that will meet individual students’ needs and engage every student in learning. Our district provides a rich variety of school options with My colleagues on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and I voted Nov. 19, 2014, to expand signature themes and unique programs that are essential to our academic success. We are a diverse district with our school options for the 2015-2016 school year. The plan includes the opening of two new schools, the students from more than 160 countries and a wide range of backgrounds – and our extensive academic variety helps reopening of two schools, the expansion of the Performance Learning Center and e-Learning Academy and us engage and educate every student well. the addition of two partial magnet programs.

Our school options help us engage students who have a particular interest or academic strength. Science or the arts, The Board’s action signals a continuing commitment to offer families the opportunity for choice in decimal points or drama – our theme-based instruction can lift a gifted student even higher and accelerate academic their child’s educational setting. Customizing the learning experience for every student is at the core of growth for an average student. transforming our schools.

As with all of our students, parental support is essential to help students succeed in school. Our school ­options School options must be provided for our families in order to meet the needs of the district’s diverse students. parents and their interest in our schools help us provide the best academic offerings possible. By offering programs that provide a solid foundation for learning, discovery and engagement, it is our goal to make CMS a great public school district with multiple educational offerings that prepares students for a Thank you for choosing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for your child. better tomorrow.

We invite you to explore the 2015-2016 School Options Guide to better understand the many diverse Sincerely, academic options available to meet the learning needs of your student.

Sincerely,

Ann Clark Deputy Superintendent, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Mary McCray Chairperson, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

2 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 3 Business & Entrepreneurship  Culinary

The Culinary Program is a career focused program that provides students a balance of classroom study and hands on learning to prepare for employment or entrepreneurial opportunities in the STUDENT PROFILE field of Culinary Arts. A complement to the high school curriculum, the program is designed to carry a student through four years of hospitality influenced curriculum providing the student with While the Business & Entrepreneurship programs welcome all students, possessing certain skills a solid foundation of food production, management, hospitality service and guest relations. Upon and interests may enable a prospective student to completion, students will be prepared to enter two and four-year programs of study in culinary arts, excel in his or her course of study. The Business & hospitality and tourism, and business. Entrepreneurship student: • Has a passion or intense drive to succeed, with perseverance and determination.  Cosmetology • Has a strong sense of self • Can adapt to changing circumstances and use The Cosmetology Apprentice Program provides students a balance of classroom study and problem solving skills application experience to prepare for employment or entrepreneurial opportunities in the field • Has enterprising skills and the desire to be their own boss of Cosmetology. The program consists of two courses, Cosmetology I and Cosmetology II. In • Is decisive and willing to make and hold Cosmetology I, students are introduced to employment and career opportunities and begin a decision Entrepreneurs drive America’s economy, accounting for the learning developmental skills such as manicure and pedicure techniques, basic hair styling, and an • Has a strong belief in their ability to create majority of the nation’s new job creation and innovations. To introduction to chemical restructuring and hair color. Cosmetology II students learn and practice their own destiny by their own choices start and operate a small business, students need organizational advanced techniques on live models, such as facials and advanced hair styling. The apprentice and actions skills, including time management, leadership development, and program provides students the opportunity to earn up to 1200 hours of instruction (of the 1500 • Has a desire for personal growth, and interpersonal skills, all of which are also highly transferable skills hours required for State Board licensure) in theory and practical application. The Cosmetology seek opportunities sought by employers. Program is licensed by and follows the regulations of the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic • Can work independently and with others Arts Examiners. The Business & Entrepreneurship program offers students SPECIAL FEATURES comprehensive programs of study that align with business and Business & Entrepreneurship High Schools industry needs, and enhances their 21st century leadership • The Cosmetology Apprentice Program is skills. This program is designed to intentionally cultivate and licensed by and follows the regulations of nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in students by providing the Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts skills necessary to successfully compete for and create jobs in Grade level Eligibility type Grades Requirements Examiners the evolving and future workplace. Students can prepare for Hough, Hopewell, • Cosmetology students can earn up to 1200 B&E- Mallard Creek, & Neighborhood a wide range of business related career pathways, including 643 North Meck HS (9-12) 9-10 hours of instruction in theory and practice Culinary North Meck HS Stops finance, marketing and hospitality and business services, like application attendance areas cosmetology. By encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset, None • Culinary Arts students receive hands on Hough, Hopewell, students will succeed whether they pursue higher education, training in a fully-equipped kitchen B&E- Mallard Creek, & Neighborhood 642 North Meck HS (9-12) 9-10 enter the workforce, or become entrepreneurs. Cosmetology North Meck HS Stops attendance areas

4 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 5 Middle COLLEGES Middle College High Schools

Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance STUDENT PROFILE Grade level Eligibility Type Grade Requirements Cato Middle While the Middle College program welcomes all 334 MCHS County-wide CATS Transit 11-12 College (11-13) students, possessing certain interests may enable a Must have a minimum of 2.5 prospective student to excel in his or her course of Middle College un-weighted GPA 635 MCHS County-wide CATS Transit 11-12 study. The Middle College student: At Harper (11-13) Must complete CPCC application packet* Middle College • Has good time management skills 634 MCHS County-wide CATS Transit 11-12 At Levine (11-13) • Has the ability to do accelerated work • Is self-motivated and has a desire to excel • Is intellectually curious and a critical thinker MCHS Additional Application Procedures* • Is willing to commit to college-level work expectations (for example, at least two hours of Students interested in applying for the MCHS program should complete the additional application packet homework each night) located on the CPCC website and submit all required documents. The additional application packet • Has a strong work ethic must be completed and the student’s lottery application submitted prior to the applicable lottery deadline. • Can work independently to meet academic goals Application packets can be found by visiting the following links: • Works well in a small school environment In partnership with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), CMS offers accelerated learning opportunities that provide students • Harper and Levine campuses: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/levineHS/Pages/Admissions.aspx. SPECIAL FEATURES the opportunity to take college courses while completing their high • Cato campus: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/catoHS/Pages/Admissions.aspx. school graduation requirements. Students can complete an associate • All courses are Honors, Advanced Placement degree or earn up to two years of transferable college credit, tuition MCHS Second Lottery Process and/or college level courses free. Given the rigor of completing both the high school diploma and • All college courses and books are provided at no the associates degree or two years of college credit, students have an Due to the timeline for enrolling CMS students in CPCC courses, the Second Lottery will operate charge to students additional year (i.e., grade 13) to graduate. differently than the standard lottery process. Admission to the MCHS program will be considered on a • Students are provided a CATS bus pass for rolling basis throughout the Second Lottery period. Unlike during the First Lottery, applying early during transportation the Second Lottery is important for the MCHS program. Students will be considered when both the lottery • Students have the option of remaining an Middle College High Schools (MCHS) are located on the Cato, Levine, additional year (i.e., grade 13) to complete and Harper campuses of CPCC. The program serves high school application and additional application packet are complete and submitted. Applications will not be deemed an associates degree and/or earn two years of students in grades 11-13 and admits 100 students per campus each complete until the application packet and all required documentation have been submitted. To increase transferable college credit year. Students enrolled in a MCHS will take courses required for the chances of being seated, students are strongly encouraged to select a MCHS as his/her first choice and high school graduation while also taking college courses towards a submit all required application materials as soon as possible. post-secondary certificate, college transfer, associate’s degree, and/or industry certification.

Students on the Cato and Levine campuses can choose from a variety of college level courses providing transfer credit. Students on the Harper campus can follow a specialized program of study leading to an industry certification or associate’s degree in one of the following areas: • Advertising and Graphic Design • Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration • Welding Technology • Construction Management • Electrical Systems Technology • Flexography • Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology • Non-Destructive Examination

6 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 7 Early COLLEGE  Early College

Students attending CEEC will have access to the state-of-the-art facility, EPIC-The Energy Production and STUDENT PROFILE Infrastructure Center, which is part of The William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte. EPIC was formed in response to the need for highly trained engineers, qualified to meet the demands of the While the Early College program welcomes all students, possessing certain interests may enable a energy industry through traditional and continuing education. EPIC seeks to provide sustainable support prospective student to excel in his or her course of to the energy industry by increasing the capacity and support for applied research. More than 250 regional study. The Early and College student: energy corporations (including Duke Energy, Siemens, AREVA, Westinghouse and many others) cooperate with EPIC to lead the expansion of energy engineering studies in EPIC classrooms. EPIC is committed to • Has good time management skills developing and implementing energy concentrations based on industry needs. • Has the ability to do accelerated work • Is self-motivated and has a desire to excel • Is intellectually curious and a critical thinker • Is willing to commit to college-level work Early College High School expectations (for example, at least two hours of homework each night) • Has a strong work ethic Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility Type Grade Requirements • Can work independently to meet academic goals • Has a strong interest in the engineering field Charlotte Engineering In partnership with the University of North Carolina at 636 ECHC County-wide Shuttle Stops 9-10 None of study Early College (9-13) Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), CMS offers accelerated learning • Works well in a small school environment opportunities that provide students the opportunity to take college courses while completing their high school SPECIAL FEATURES graduation requirements. Students can earn up to two • All courses are Honors, Advanced Placement years of transferable college credit, tuition free. Given the and/or college level courses rigor of completing both the high school diploma and two • All college courses and books are provided at no years of college credit, students have an additional year charge to CEEC students (i.e., grade 13) to graduate. • Students can earn up to 60 transferable UNC Charlotte credits The Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC) is a high • Students will have the opportunity to complete school located on the UNC Charlotte campus. CEEC serves seven Project Lead the Way engineering courses students in grades 9-13 and admits 100 students each year. during the high school experience CEEC focuses on engineering, energy and sustainability. • Students have access to internships and work- Beginning the junior year, students will begin taking UNC based learning opportunities Charlotte college courses. Students can earn up to two • Students can participate in co-curricular years (60 hours) of college credit, tuition free. CEEC is a activities and sports at their home high school (transportation not provided) small school by design, allowing for a highly supportive • Students have the option of remaining an and academically challenging learning environment for additional year (i.e., grade 13) to earn two years all students. CEEC offers a full Honor’s curriculum and of transferable college credit college courses emphasizing problem basedlearning in all classes.

8 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 9 International Baccalaureate  International Baccalaureate

IB-Primary Years Program (PYP) For grades K-5, PYP introduces specific vocabulary and concepts, including inquiry-based learning, STUDENT PROFILE PYP attitudes/character traits, and the learner profile. School staff members develop units of inquiry that connect subject areas, so students can view their studies holistically. The PYP emphasizes While the International Baccalaureate (IB) academic development, international understanding and service to society. The curriculum program welcomes all students, possessing framework includes five essential elements: Concepts, Actions, Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes. certain interests may enable a prospective student to excel in his or her course of study. IB-Middle Years Program (MYP) The IB student: For grades 6-10, MYP emphasizes the learner profile and focuses on an intensive study of core subjects integrating concept based learning through global contexts and key concepts. Students study a variety • Is an inquirer and critical thinker of disciplines and how these relate. MYP students complete Community & Service hours, and a • Is an effective communicator Personal Project is the culminating assessment for the program. • Is caring, balanced and open-minded • Is willing to take risks while IB-Diploma Program (DP) maintaining principles For grades 11-12, DP is a two-year curriculum and among the most academically rigorous programs • Can be reflective and learn offered in high school. The program emphasizes intellectual and international understanding, as well from experience The IB program is a rigorous program of study that focuses as responsible citizenship and community service. Students are encouraged to sit for international on critical thinking and international mindedness. The exams with the opportunity to earn the IB Diploma, a highly esteemed qualification widely recognized program seeks to develop the whole child — intellectually, by institutions of higher learning. Students in the DP are also required to complete Community SPECIAL FEATURES personally, socially and emotionally — through teaching Action and Service (CAS) hours, as well as IB exams for each course and an Extended Essay. of cultural understanding, language development and • Study of world languages starting volunteerism. Designed to reinforce a positive attitude, in Kindergarten the program teaches students to ask challenging questions, International Baccalaureate Elementary Schools • Emphasis on advanced study skills, reflect critically, develop research skills, and learn how to including time management, goal setting, learn. The continuum of education spans the years from advanced research skills, test-taking, Kindergarten to Grade 12. Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Requirements note-taking and independent study Grade level Eligibility Type Grades • Required research assignments and Blythe Elementary Neighborhood IB schools maintain high standards by actively training 125 IB Violet zone K-5 community service and supporting teachers in the IB curriculum. IB schools (K-5) Stops • Instructional techniques and strategies Cotswold Elementary Neighborhood are also evaluated and authorized by the International 110 IB Blue Zone K-5 to extend depth of knowledge in Baccalaureate Organization in order to receive the (K-5) Stops content areas Huntingtowne Farms Neighborhood designation of an IB World School (www.ibo.org). 111 IB Blue Zone K-5 None Elementary (K-5) Stops Lansdowne Neighborhood 109 IB Green zone K-5 Elementary (K-5) Stops Statesville Road Neighborhood 112 IB Grey zone K-5 Elementary (K-5) Stops

10 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 11 International Baccalaureate Middle Schools  International Baccalaureate Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Requirements Grade level Eligibility Type Grades Late Entry Transcript Review* Albemarle Road MS Neighborhood 6-8 124 IB Green zone (6-8) Stops Due to the specialized sequence of coursework taken in the IB-Diploma program, the online JM Alexander MS Neighborhood 113 IB Violet zone 6-8 lottery application will not permit rising 11th or 12th graders to apply. Interested families of 11th (6-8) Stops and 12th grade students must submit a request for Reassignment/Transfer. To ensure a prospective Within 5-mile radius of school in Neighborhood student has the academic foundation to transition into the IB-Diploma at these grades, a transcript Piedmont MS Grey or Violet zones Stops Score at or above Level 3 117 IB 6-8 review is necessary before a request for Reassignment/ Transfer can be processed. Students in Grade (6-8) in Reading and Math All others in Grey & Violet zones EoGs 12 must also be currently enrolled in an IB Diploma program. Shuttle Stops (2013-14) Neighborhood Within 5-mile radius of school in To apply using the transcript review and request for Reassignment/ Transfer process: Randolph MS Blue or Green zones Stops 115 IB 6-8 (6-8) • Contact the IB school directly to arrange an appointment for the transcript review. All others in Blue & Green zones Shuttle Stops • Obtain an official transcript from the current school and bring it to the appointment in a sealed envelope. The prospective student’s transcript will be reviewed by school staff. If the result of the Ranson MS Neighborhood 116 IB Grey and Violet zones 6-8 transcript review indicates that the student has the necessary prerequisites for entry into the grade (6-8) Stops desired, acknowledgment of transcript review approval will be provided on school letterhead. • Complete the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form. For this form to be accepted, the International Baccalaureate High Schools family must indicate that they have reviewed the applicable Magnet Expectations Agreement. The family submits the school’s letter of acknowledgment as supporting documentation to accompany Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Requirements the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form registered with the Student Placement Office. Grade level Eligibility type Grades Request approval is dependent upon grade level space availability. • Contact the CMS ESL department at (980) 343-0432 for transcript review assistance for students new Grade 9: Green zone Ardrey to CMS from outside the USA. East Meck HS Neighborhood Score at or above Level 3 in Reading 118 IB Kell; South Meck HS 9-12 • School contact information can be found in the Contact Information section of this Guide. (9-12) and Math EoG (2013-14) attendance areas Stops Grade 10: Score at or above Level 3 in Reading County-wide, Shuttle Stops and Math EoG (2013-14) including Blue zone Must pass and receive credit for Eng I for Harding & Olympic Harding HS and Math I or Math II, with a minimum 119 IB HS attendance areas 9-12 (9-12) grade of C Neighborhood Harding attendance Grade 11: area Stops Complete following course prerequisites: English I, English II; Math II or Geometry; Math III or Algebra II; Earth/Environmental Blue zone for Myers Myers Park HS Neighborhood Science and/or Biology; Chemistry N/A IB Park HS attendance 9-12 (9-12) Stops and/or Physics; World History; Civics area only & Economics; and Level 3 of World Language (e.g. French, German, Latin or Spanish) Must undergo transcript review by school and submit request Reassignment/Transfer* North Meck Neighborhood 123 IB HS Violet zone 9-12 (9-12) Stops Grade 12: Must be currently enrolled in an IB Diploma program. Must undergo transcript review West Charlotte Neighborhood by school and submit request for 120 IB HS Grey and Violet zones 9-12 Reassignment/Transfer* (9-12) Stops

12 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 13 Global Studies, Leadership & Military Global Studies, Leadership and Military School Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility type Grades Requirements Within 5-mile STUDENT PROFILE Neighborhood Stops radius of school Marie G. Davis Must participate in a successful interview* 360 GSLM K-12 (K-12) While the Global Studies, Leadership & All others Shuttle Stops Military (GSLM) program welcomes all county-wide students, possessing certain interests may enable a prospective student to excel in his Additional Application Procedures* or her course of study. The GSLM student: In addition to submitting a lottery application, students should contact the school directly to arrange • Has an aptitude for leadership or an appointment for an interview. The student will interview at the school. Students must complete all interest in developing leadership skills requirements and submit a lottery application prior to the applicable lottery deadline. School contact • Is intellectually curious and desires to information can be found in the Contact Information section of this Guide. develop a better understanding of his/ her own identity as an American citizen and how it relates to global citizenry • Has an interest in learning the The GSLM program promotes global leadership. Students obtain interaction between world cultures and a strong foundation in global affairs, engage in problem-solving its impact socially, economically, and across boundaries, evaluate information from a comparative politically perspective, and communicate effectively to defend complex • Is committed to participating in projects views before a variety of audiences. The program provides a outside of the regular course of study foundation of academic rigor, fosters the acquisition of global concepts, and nurtures young leaders who are knowledgeable SPECIAL FEATURES about the contributions they can make to the global community through service learning. The program prepares students to be • Exposure to world language instruction future leaders in careers such as business, banking, finance, law, in grades K-12 diplomacy, politics, and the military. • Exploring the role of the military and other national service organizations Students can engage in a full K-12 Global Studies program, in supporting the principles of a including a mandatory Army Junior Reserve Officer Training democratic society Corps (JROTC) program for students in grades 9-12. The Army • Participation in JROTC in grades 9-12 JROTC program is devoted to character development and • Focus on communication skills using prepares high school students for responsible global leadership advanced technologies and various roles while making them aware of the benefits of citizenship forms of media, including cross-cultural and service learning. The results are responsible graduates who dialogue with students from around the are confident in themselves and can articulate their ideas and world via the internet opinions clearly and concisely.

14 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 15 World Languages & Language Immersion  Language Immersion Program

Students have the unique opportunity to become fluent in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish by participating in the elementary Language Immersion program. From the first days in STUDENT PROFILE kindergarten, students become familiar with the new language as lessons are conducted in the target language for all or part of the instructional day. In order for students to gain the greatest academic While the World Languages & Language benefit, they can apply in kindergarten and continue through high school. At the middle and high Immersion programs welcome all students, school levels, students continue in the study of their target language and may have the opportunity possessing certain interests may enable a to begin the study of an additional world language. prospective student to excel in his or her course of study. The World Languages & Language Immersion student:  World Languages (Non-Immersion) Program • Has strong first (home) language skills • Has good listening and attention skills Students can select to study Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish beginning at the entry • Is interested in global issues and level in grade 6. Successful completion of Levels I and II while in middle school earns students two studying different cultures high school credit units. In order for students to gain the greatest academic benefit, they may apply in grade 6 and continue through high school. The overall goal of the World Languages & Language SPECIAL FEATURES Immersion programs is to promote high academic achievement in literacy and proficiency in dual languages • Curriculum content taught in the target while enhancing the level of cultural awareness among language in grades K-8 students. Students learn a new language (or retain fluency • Middle and high school students choose in a heritage language), embrace diversity and become from elective courses emphasizing responsible leaders in a culturally diverse world. different languages and cultures • Emphasis on foreign exchanges, Students can choose between traditional language classes or collaboration and involvement in local the immersion method. In Language Immersion, a two-way international events, organizations immersion program, students from two different language and program backgrounds receive academic instructions in two “target” languages (i.e., English and Spanish).

16 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 17 World Languages & Language Immersion Elementary and Middle Schools World Languages & Language Immersion Middle and High Schools

Option# Program School Transportation transportation Entry Entrance Option# Program School Transportation Transportation entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility type Grades Requirements Grade level Eligibility type grades Requirements County-wide County-wide Neighborhood Within 5 mile Within 5 mile Neighborhood Language Stops EE Waddell Language radius of school EE Waddell radius of Stops 136 Immersion K-5 Language Language Score at or above Level 3 in Reading Academy (K-5) 154 school 6-8 (Chinese) Immersion Academy EoG (2013-14) All others Shuttle Stops (6-8) county-wide All others Shuttle Stops County-wide county-wide Neighborhood Within 5 mile Grade 9: Language Stops EE Waddell Language radius of school Score at or above Level 3 in Reading 151 Immersion K-5 Kindergarten: Academy (K-5) EoG (2013-14) (French) None All others Must have completed or be willing Shuttle Stops World South Meck Blue & Green Neighborhood 9-12 county-wide Grades 1-5: 135 to take both Level I and II of a world Languages HS (9-12) zones Stops language in 9th grade County-wide Must undergo late entry Neighborhood Within 5 mile immersion assessment and Language Stops Grade 10: EE Waddell Language radius of school request for Reassignment/ 152 Immersion K-5 Score at or above Level 3 in Reading Academy (K-5) Transfer* German) EoG (2013-14) All others Pass and receive credit for English I Shuttle Stops county-wide with a minimum grade of C County-wide Must have completed Level I and II of a Neighborhood world language Within 5 mile World West Meck Grey & Violet Neighborhood Language Stops 155 9-12 EE Waddell Language radius of school Languages HS (9-12) zones Stops 153 Immersion K-5 Grades 11-12: Academy (K-5) (Japanese) Must undergo transcript review by All others Shuttle Stops school and request for Reassignment/ county-wide Transfer** Kindergarten: None Late Entry Immersion Assessment*

Grades 1-5: The online lottery application process only permits rising Kindergarten students to apply for Chinese, French, Must undergo late entry Within 5-mile German, Spanish or Japanese language programs. All other students must submit a request for Reassignment/ Neighborhood immersion assessment and radius of school Transfer. Because the student is immersed in the language of study for the majority of the instructional day, students Stops request for Reassignment/ Language Collinswood in Blue or Green Transfer* entering a Language Immersion program after Kindergarten must demonstrate grade level proficiency in speaking, 150 Immersion Language Academy zones K-8 listening, reading and writing in the intended language of study. An assessment is used to make this determination. (Spanish) (K-8) Grades 6-8: Please note, due to historically low turnover in Language Immersion & World Languages schools, seats typically do not All others in Blue Shuttle Stops Score at or above Level 3 in & Green zones become available after Kindergarten. Reading EoG (2013-14) Must undergo late entry To apply for late entry through the request for Reassignment/Transfer process: immersion assessment and request for Reassignment/ • Contact the Language Immersion school directly to arrange an appointment with the school for an assessment Transfer* of the child’s level of proficiency in the target language. The prospective student will be assessed for late Kindergarten: entry into the language immersion program at the school using a standardized late entry assessment rubric. None Scheduling an assessment may be dependent on program seat availability. Within 5-mile • Upon completion of a successful assessment, the school will provide verification on school letterhead. radius of school Neighborhood Grades 1-5: • Complete the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form. For this form to be accepted, the family in Grey or Violet Stops Must undergo late entry Language must indicate that they have reviewed the applicable Magnet Expectations Agreement. The family submits Oaklawn Language zones immersion assessment and 146 Immersion K-8 Academy (K-8) request for Reassignment/ the school’s acknowledgement letter of a successful assessment as supporting documentation to accompany (Spanish) All others in Transfer* the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form registered with the Student Placement Office. Request Grey & Violet Shuttle Stops approval is dependent upon grade level space availability. zones Grades 6-8: • School contact information can be found in the Contact Information section of this Guide. Score at or above Level 3 in Reading EoG (2013-14)

18 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 19  WOrld Languages & Language Immersion

Late Entry Transcript Review**

Due to the specialized sequence of coursework taken in the World Languages program, the online lottery application will not permit rising 11th or 12th graders to apply. Families of interested 11th and 12th graders NOTES must submit a request for Reassignment/Transfer. To ensure a prospective student has the academic foundation to transition into the World Languages program at these grades, a transcript review is necessary before a request for Reassignment/ Transfer can be processed.

To apply using the transcript review and Request for Reassignment/ Transfer process: • Contact the World Languages school directly to arrange an appointment for the transcript review. • Obtain an official transcript from the current school and bring it to the appointment in a sealed envelope. The prospective student’s transcript will be reviewed by the school staff. If the result of the transcript review indicates that the student has the necessary prerequisites for entry into the grade desired, acknowledgement of transcript review approval will be provided on school letterhead. • Complete the online request for Reassignment/Transfer form. For this form to be accepted, the family must indicate that they have reviewed the applicable Magnet Expectations Agreement. The family submits the school’s letter of acknowledgement as supporting documentation to accompany the online request for Reassignment/Transfer form registered with the Student Placement Office. Request approval is dependent upon grade level space availability. • Contact the CMS ESL department at (980) 343-0432 for transcript review assistance for students new to CMS from outside the USA. • School contact information can be found in the Contact Information section of this Guide.

20 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 21 Science, technology, engineering, ARTS & mathematics  STEM programs

The NC STEM Learning Network and the NC Department of Public Instruction have developed three pillars as the foundation for development of STEM programs in North Carolina schools: STUDENT PROFILE • Integrated science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curriculum, aligned with state, national, international and industry standards While the STEM and STEAM programs • On-going community and industry engagement welcome all students, possessing certain • Connections with postsecondary education interests may enable a prospective student In addition to traditional STEM programs, CMS offers a variety of high school programs with different to excel in his or her course of study. The concentrations in the subject areas of science, technology, engineering and math. STEM/STEAM student:

• Is intellectually curious and a critical Academy of Engineering thinker The Academy of Engineering is affiliated with the National Academy Foundation’s academy program • Has an interest in design (including and follows the National Practices for Career Academies. The program focuses on and answers an acute sound, spacial, process, and object) need for engineers in this country by educating students in the principles of engineering. Academy • Responds to problem solving with students follow a comprehensive program of study that complements their core academic courses fluency, flexibility, and originality in preparation for postsecondary studies in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics  STEM career fields, such as Digital Electronics, Biotechnology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Aerospace, and other engineering disciplines. SPECIAL FEATURES STEM education is an approach to teaching and learning that integrates the content and skills of science, technology, Academy of Health Sciences • Specially trained teachers for science, engineering, and mathematics. Along with content knowledge, The Academy of Health Sciences is affiliated with the National Academy Foundation’s academy technology, engineering, arts and a strong STEM program establishes student behaviors, which program and follows the National Practices for Career Academies. Students take courses in areas such mathematics studies include engagement in inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration, as, biotechnology, genetics, nursing, therapeutics, and diagnostics. The program prepares students • Alignment of student’s career pathway and investigation. The goal of STEM education is to prepare for college and a variety of careers in the health sciences sector, including planning, managing, with postsecondary STEM program(s) students for post-secondary study and the 21st century and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and • Students discover the ‘how’ and ‘why’ workforce. biotechnology research and development. Students that successfully complete upper level classes may behind the creative processes earn industry certification required for additional post-secondary training, as well as prepare for the • High School Academy programs first steps in healthcare career pathways. offer opportunities to participate in  STEAM internships, job shadow, career fairs, Academy of Information Technology field trips, and extracurricular activities STEAM fuses Arts and creativity with STEM to engage the whole The Academy of Information Technology is affiliated with the National Academy Foundation’s child and foster high achievement in all areas by blending the academy program and follows the National Practices for Career Academies. Students have the arts and sciences. Both STEM and STEAM employ the artistic opportunity to learn programming, web design, video editing, computer systems, and other areas in process and scientific method relying on exploration of ideas and the ever expanding digital workplace. Students that successfully complete upper level classes may earn possibilities. Both require high student engagement in exploring industry certification required for additional post-secondary training, as well as prepare for the first creative and critical thinking, which supports collaborative steps in information technologies career pathways. learning. STEAM compliments 21st century skills, particularly the “4 C’s” of creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.

22 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 23 STEM and STEAM Elementary Schools

 STEM programs Option# Program School Transportation transportation Entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility type Grades Requirements Automotive Technology Oakhurst Elementary Neighborhood 195 STEAM Green Zone K-5 None Automotive Technology is a comprehensive high school program accredited by the National (K-5) Stops Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) that prepares graduates for entry level Palisades Park Neighborhood placement in the automotive industry or entry to a manufacturer-sponsored two-year college program. 196 STEM Elementary Blue Zone K-5 None (K-5) Stops The learning experience includes hands-on vehicle repairs in the students’ junior and senior years. Grades K-4: Within 5 mile radius Students are taught skills that align with the requirements needed to earn certification in Maintenance Shuttle-Stops None of school in Grey and Light Repair (MLR) through NATEF and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The program JM Morehead STEM 180 STEM K-5 Academy (K-8) Grade 5: also offers work-based learning strategies, including apprenticeship, internship, job shadowing, All others in Grey or Neighborhood Level 3 or above in Math EoGs Violet zoness Stops entrepreneurship, cooperative education, and preparing students to obtain certification. Students can (2013-14) also take advantage of competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provided by SkillsUSA to learn essential standards and gain workplace readiness skills. STEM and STEAM Middle Schools Horticulture The Horticulture program prepares students for college and career pathways in the agricultural sector, Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance allowing students to gain early knowledge of the sciences, business and technology of plant and animal Grade level Eligibility Type Grades Requirements production, and environmental and natural resources systems. Agricultural education provides Blue zone Shuttle-Stops students with a foundation to more than 300 careers in the agricultural industry, including production, Kennedy 186 STEM Middle School 6 Level 3 or above in Math EoGs Kennedy Middle Neighborhood financing, processing, marketing and distribution of agricultural products. (6-8) (2013-14) attendance areas Stops Grey zone for Harding, West Meck and West Shuttle-Stops Grade 6: Charlotte HS Level 3 or above in Math EoGs attendance areas Coulwood (2013-14) 191 STEM Middle School 6-7 Violet zone for Hopewell (6-8) Grade 7: and West Meck HS Level 3 or above in Math and attendance areas; Neighborhood Science EoGs (2013-14) Coulwood attendance Stops area Grade 6: Level 3 or above in Math EoGs (2013-14) Green zone Shuttle-Stops McClintock Grade 7: 185 STEAM Middle School 6-7 Level 3 or above in Math and (6-8) McClintock Neighborhood Science EoGs (2013-14) attendance area Stops Grade 8: Level 3 or above in Math EoGs (2013-14) Violet zone for Shuttle-Stops Grades 6: Hough, Mallard Creek, Level 3 or above in Math EoGs JM Morehead North Meck, & Vance HS (2013-14) 181 STEM STEM Academy attendance areas 6-7 (K-8) Grade 7: Within 5-mile radius Neighborhood Level 3 or above in Math and of school Stops Science EoGs (2013-14) JM Morehead Level 3 or above in Math EoGs 188 STEM STEM Academy County-wide Shuttle-Stops 8 (2013-14) (K-8)

24 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 25 STEM and STEAM High Schools Late Entry Transcript Review*

Due to the specialized sequence of coursework taken at the Philip O. Berry Academy of Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Technology, the online lottery application will not permit rising 11th or 12th graders to apply. Grade level Eligibility type Grades Requirements Families of interested 11th and 12th graders must submit a request for Reassignment/Transfer. Phillip O. Berry STEM- Academy of Level 3 or above in Math EoGs To ensure a prospective student has the academic foundation to transition into the programs at 270 Freshman County-wide Shuttle-Stops 9 Technology (2013-14) these grades, a transcript review is necessary before a request for Reassignment/ Transfer can be Academy* (9-12) processed. Grade 9: Level 3 or above in Math EoGs (2013-14) To apply using the transcript review and request for Reassignment/ Transfer process: • Contact the school directly to arrange an appointment for the transcript review. Grade 10: STEM- Hawthorne Academy • Obtain an official transcript from the current school and bring it to the appointment in a sealed Level 3 or above in Math and 388 Health of Health Science County-wide Shuttle-Stops 9-10 Science EoGs (2013-14) envelope. The prospective student’s transcript will be reviewed by the school staff. If the result of the Sciences (9-12) Students entering grade 10 must transcript review indicates that the student has the necessary prerequisites for entry into the grade have Algebra I or Math I credit desired, acknowledgement of transcript review approval will be provided on school letterhead. and earned at least one high school Science course credit in • Complete the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form. For this form to be accepted, the grade 9 family must indicate that they have reviewed the applicable Magnet Expectations Agreement. The Hough, Hopewell, family submits the school’s letter of acknowledgement as supporting documentation to accompany STEM- North Meck HS Mallard Creek, & Neighborhood 640 9-10 the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form registered with the Student Placement Office. Automotive (9-12) North Meck HS Stops attendance areas Request approval is dependent upon grade level space availability. None Hough, Hopewell, • Contact the CMS ESL department at (980) 343-0432 for transcript review assistance for students new STEM- North Meck HS Mallard Creek, & Neighborhood to CMS from outside the USA. 644 9-10 Horticulture (9-12) North Meck HS Stops • School contact information can be found in the Contact Information section of this Guide. attendance areas Phillip O. Berry STEM- Academy of 273 County-wide Shuttle-Stops Engineering Technology 10-12 (9-12) Grade 10: Level 3 or above in Math and Science EoGs (2013-14) Students entering grade 10 must have Algebra I or Math I credit Phillip O. Berry STEM- and earned at least one high Academy of 272 Health County-wide Shuttle-Stops 10-12 school Science course credit in Technology Sciences grade 9 (9-12) Grades 11-12: Must undergo transcript review by school and request for Reassignment/Transfer* Phillip O. Berry STEM- Academy of 271 Information County-wide Shuttle-Stops 10-12 Technology Technology (9-12)

* All students entering grade 9 will attend the Freshman Academy at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, where they will be introduced to the Academy of Engineering, Academy of Health Sciences, and Academy of Information Technology. In grade 10, students will choose a specific program to follow through graduation.

26 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 27 Visual & Performing Arts Visual & Performing Arts Elementary Schools Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility Type Grades Requirements STUDENT PROFILE First Ward Creative Blue & Green Neighborhood 240 V&PA K-5 Arts (K-5) zones Stops None University Park Grey & Violet Neighborhood While the Visual & Performing Arts 241 V&PA K-5 program welcomes all students, possessing Creative Arts (K-5) zones Stops certain interests may enable a prospective student to excel in his or her course of study. The Visual & Performing Arts Visual & Performing Arts Middle and High School student: Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance • Has passion for the arts Grade level Eligibility Type Grades Requirements • Is committed to developing personal Must complete an audition application Northwest School of 243 V&PA County-wide Shuttle Stops 6-12 and participate in a successful audition artistic abilities the Arts (6-12) or portfolio assessment* • Has the desire to participate in artistic performances and exhibitions • Enjoys creative, authentic thinking The focus of the Visual and Performing Arts program • Is willing to receive constructive is to develop a student’s talents and passion for the arts. Audition/Portfolio Assessment* feedback for continued growth in Students receive specialized studies in dance, music, the Arts theatre arts, and visual arts. As an integral part of a strong A successful audition or portfolio assessment is required for entry to Northwest School of the Arts. • Has the ability to work well academic program, the Arts are approached through Arts This requirement must be completed and the student’s lottery application submitted prior to the independently and in groups education, integration and exposure. applicable lottery deadline. Contact the school directly to arrange an appointment for the audition. The prospective student will audition at the school. School contact information can be found in the At the elementary level, the Arts are used as a catalyst for Contact Information section of this Guide. SPECIAL FEATURES building a collaborative, creative, Arts-infused culture and community. Students receive weekly classes in each • Students receive instruction in dance, of the four arts disciplines, as well as Arts integrated music, theatre arts, and visual arts instruction in their grade based classroom. • Performance opportunities available at all levels Students continuing to the middle and high school • Visiting artists and guest speakers program, will receive seven consecutive years of rigorous, • Before school violin lessons (K-5) intensive instruction in the visual and performing arts at • Photography lab and instruction (9-12) a pre-professional level. The program provides flexible, • Full time piano instruction (6-12) skill-based groupings in the visual and performing arts to • Collaboration with business and address the needs of individual students. community organizations to provide resources and give insight to the skills Athletic programs and marching band are not offered students need to become successful on Visual & Performing Arts school sites. Students adults may participate in these activities at their home school (transportation is not provided).

28 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 29 Blended & Virtual Learning Blended & Virtual Learning High Schools Option# Program School Transportation transportaton Entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility type Grades Requirements STUDENT PROFILE Grades 9-10: Green zone While the Blended & Virtual Learning Shuttle-Stops None programs welcome all students, possessing iMeck Academy @ 9-12 343 BL certain interests may enable a prospective Cochrane HS (9-12) Cochrane Neighborhood Grades 11-12: student to excel in his or her course of study. attendance Stops Must undergo transcript review by school area and request for Reassignment/Transfer* The Blended & Virtual Learning student: Grades 9-10: • Is an independent learner Must participate in an interview. • Is a self-advocate Performance Neighborhood 498 BL Learning Center County-wide 9-12 Grades 11-12: • Is comfortable using computers and related Stops technology (9-12) Must participate in an interview. Must undergo transcript review by school • Has good time management skills and request for Reassignment/Transfer* • Is an effective communicator Grades 9-10: • Is an on-track student that requires a flexible Must complete an online learner profile. e-Learning Academy schedule, prefers independent learning, and/ @ Performance Neighborhood 698 VL County-wide 9-12 Grades 11-12: Learning Center Stops or would like to accelerate their learning Must complete an online learner profile. (9-12) The Blended & Virtual Learning programs were designed using a Must undergo transcript review by school BL SPECIAL FEATURES formal approach to education that involves full or partial online and request for Reassignment/Transfer* • Online and blended learning options delivery of content with some element of student control over the available time, place, path and/or pace of their learning. By leveraging the • Internship and leadership opportunities internet, students receive a personalized learning experience. Late Entry Transcript Review* available • Small school environment with more one  Blended Learning Due to the specialized sequence of coursework taken in the Blended & Virtual Learning programs, the on-one attention from teachers lottery application will not permit rising 11th or 12th graders to apply. Families of interested 11th and • Offers a personalized learning experience for The Blended Learning (BL) program is designed to offer students 12th graders must submit a request for Reassignment/Transfer. To ensure a prospective student has the every student a combination of face-to-face and online instruction. The academic foundation to transition into the program at these grades, a transcript review is necessary before program offers a rigorous curriculum comprised of Honors, a request for Reassignment/ Transfer can be processed. VL SPECIAL FEATURES Advanced Placement, online-courses, and college courses. • Offers online courses supported by CMS Students begin their college and career exploration from the To apply using the transcript review and request for Reassignment/ Transfer process: teachers, including Honors, Advanced moment they walk through our doors. Students in grades 9 • Contact the Blended or Virtual Learning school directly to arrange an appointment for the transcript review. Placement, Career and Technical Education, and 10 are introduced to various career options and have the • Obtain an official transcript from the current school and bring it to the appointment in a sealed envelope. and elective courses opportunity to network with business leaders. In grades 11 and The prospective student’s transcript will be reviewed by the school staff. If the result of the transcript review • Provides individualized schedules to ensure 12, students can gain real-life experience through academic indicates that the student has the necessary prerequisites for entry into the grade desired, acknowledgement each student’s personal success internship opportunities. of transcript review approval will be provided on school letterhead. • School operates on the traditional CMS calendar with summer courses offered  Virtual Learning • Complete the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form. For this form to be accepted, the family (limited availability) must indicate that they have reviewed the applicable Magnet Expectations Agreement. The family submits • Students may participate in co-curricular the school’s letter of acknowledgement as supporting documentation to accompany the online request for The Virtual Learning (VL) program serves grades 9-12. activities and sports at their home school Reassignment/ Transfer form registered with the Student Placement office. Request approval is dependent Full-time students take 100% of their classes online and from the (transportation not provided) upon grade level space availability. convenience of home or other location. Students may also opt to • Contact the CMS ESL department at (980) 343-0432 for transcript review assistance for students new to take their online courses at the brick-and-mortar location, which CMS from outside the USA. provides students with additional supports including access to • School contact information can be found in the Contact Information section of this Guide. technology, counselors, and teachers. There, students can access technology and internet connectivity. The flexibility of working from home or in a school setting provides a truly personalized learning environment.

30 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 31 Learning Immersion & Talent Development Learning Immersion and Talent Development Elementary Schools Option# Program School Transportation Entry Grades Entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility Grades Requirements Barringer Academic Blue & Green Neighborhood STUDENT PROFILE 171 LI/TD K-5 Center (K-5) zones Stops Idlewild Elementary Neighborhood While the Learning Immersion and Talent 172 LI/TD Green zone K-5 (K-5) Stops Development programs welcome all Grades K-2: Irwin Academic Grey & Violet Neighborhood students, possessing certain interests may 174 LI/TD K-5 None Center (K-5) zones Stops enable a prospective student to excel in his or Violet zone & Grades 3-5: Mallard Creek Neighborhood her course of study. The LI & TD student: 170 LI/TD Mallard Creek HS K-5 Must be certified Academically/ Elementary (K-5) attendance area Stops Intellectually Gifted (AIG) in math and/or reading Shamrock Gardens Neighborhood • Displays great curiosity about objects, 183 LI/TD Green zone K-5 situations or events Elementary (K-5) Stops Tuckaseegee Neighborhood • Enjoys one or few areas of knowledge 173 LI/TD Grey zone K-5 Elementary (K-5) Stops • Exhibits an intelligently playful imagination

The Learning Immersion and Talent Development programs SPECIAL FEATURES accelerate student learning through a rigorous curriculum focused on the strengths of each child. Each school’s staff receives • Provides choices for learning based professional development in gifted education and is committed to upon multiple intelligences research for teaching students to use real-world problem solving and higher- primary students order thinking skills to prepare them for career and college choices • Introduces Center for Gifted Education for 21st century scholars. Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies units (William and Mary social studies The Learning Immersion (LI) program serves grades K-2. curriculum introduced in grade 2) Students are taught using rigorous instructional strategies that • Develops critical and creative challenge them to reach their fullest potential. Research-based thinking skills techniques and strategies that have proven to be effective with • Focuses on differentiation, acceleration, high academically performing children are used to provide an and interdisciplinary-thematic lessons enriched educational environment. These instructional strategies • Utilizes balanced literacy, problem and include emphasis on multiple intelligences, structured inquiry, project-based learning, and independent and problem and project-based learning. The pace of lessons are study for exploration of concepts in accelerated to accommodate student achievement levels. greater depth Students are evaluated during grade 2 for entrance into the Talent Development (TD) program, which serves grades 3-5. The TD program provides a full-day, concentrated and accelerated program appropriate for identified gifted students. Students in grade 5 of the TD program have automatic continuation to the selected International Baccalaureate (IB) program in their transportation zone. Students who are not identified for the TD program by grade 3 may remain in the school and continue in the LI program.

32 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 33 Montessori Elementary and Middle Schools

Montessori Option# Program School Transportation Transportation Entry Entrance Grade level Eligibility Type Grades Requirements Highland Mill Neighborhood 201 Montessori Montessori Grey zone PreK-4 STUDENT PROFILE Stops Grades PreK-1: (PreK-6) None Trillium Springs Neighborhood While the Montessori program welcomes all 200 Montessori Montessori Violet zone PreK- 4 Grades 2-4: Stops students, possessing certain interests may (PreK-4) Must undergo a late entry assessment Chantilly at the school and submit a Request for enable a prospective student to excel in his or Neighborhood 202 Montessori Montessori Green zone PreK- 6 Reassignment/Transfer* her course of study. The Montessori student: (PreK-6) Stops Park Road Neighborhood Grades PreK-1: • Is self-motivated 204 Montessori Montessori Blue zone PreK- 6 Stops None • Enjoys exploration of new ideas (PreK-6) and concepts Highland Mill Grades 2-6: Montessori Grey and Neighborhood Must undergo a late entry assessment 203 Montessori 5-6 (PreK-6) Violet zones Stops at the school and submit a Request for Reassignment/Transfer* SPECIAL FEATURES Sedgefield Neighborhood Must undergo a late entry assessment • Provides a child-centered learning 205 Montessori Montessori County-wide 7-8 at the school and submit a Request for Stops environment which places high regard for Children in the Montessori program learn by working with (7-8) Reassignment/Transfer* each child’s developmental level specially designed and attractively displayed developmental materials that support grade level goals and learning objectives. • Uses activities that help students develop Late Entry Assessment* Working individually or in small groups, children develop a sense responsibility, self-confidence and of self-esteem because they are given a balance of freedom and Because of the specialized sequence of coursework taken in the Montessori program, the online lottery application independence responsibility. • Offers classes with multi-aged groupings process only permits rising Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and first grade students to apply. A late entry process is used for placement in a Montessori program above grade 1. Interested families of students above grade 1 must submit a • Teachers receive special Montessori Children who enter the program at age four benefit most from request for Reassignment/Transfer. The Montessori approach to teaching and learning is significantly different from the training to include certification as a the program. In order to gain the greatest benefit, children should traditional classroom, which often creates difficulty for students entering a Montessori program for the first time beyond Montessori teacher attend through the terminal grade. Please note, tuition is required grade 1. A successful transition to Montessori requires the student and family to either have previous experience with or a for the Pre-K program serving four-year-olds and an additional predisposition toward Montessori classroom instructional practices and philosophy. The prospective student should either charge is required for bus transportation. Limited scholarships are be currently enrolled in a Montessori program, have immediate, prior Montessori classroom experience, or the student available; please contact a Montessori school for more information. should demonstrate an equivalent degree of compatibility to the Montessori approach. An assessment is used to make this In accordance with North Carolina law, Pre-K students must determination. Please note, due to historically low turnover in Montessori schools, seats typically do not become available after be age four on or before August 31st in order to qualify for the Kindergarten. Montessori Pre-K program. To apply for late entry through the request for Reassignment/Transfer process: The Montessori approach is non-traditional. To fully understand • Contact the Montessori school directly to arrange an appointment for a late entry assessment. An interview will how Montessori instruction takes place, parents are encouraged be conducted by the school staff using a standardized late entry interview rubric. Scheduling an assessment may be to visit the school during an Open House prior to making dependent on program seat availability. application. Open House dates can be found at • Within three business days of the assessment, the school will provide the family notice of the outcome on www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets. You may also contact a Montessori school letterhead. school to schedule a visit. • Upon receipt of the letter confirming a successful assessment, complete the online request for Reassignment/ Transfer form. For this form to be accepted, the family must indicate that they have reviewed the applicable Magnet Expectations Agreement. The family submits the school’s letter of acknowledgement as supporting documentation to accompany the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form registered with the Student Placement Office. Request approval is dependent upon grade level space availability. • School contact information can be found in the Contact Information section of this Guide.

34 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 35 Traditional Traditional Elementary Schools

Option# Program School Transportation Eligibil- transportation Entry Entrance Grade level ity type Grades Requirements STUDENT PROFILE Green zone and Eastern portions of Grey & Elizabeth Violet zones (Hough, While the Traditional program welcomes all Neighborhood 230 Traditional Traditional Garinger, Mallard K-5 students, possessing certain interests may (K-5) Creek, North Meck, Stops enable a prospective student to excel in his or Vance, Myers Park HS her course of study. The Traditional student: attendance areas) None Blue zone and Western portions of Grey & • Learns best in a structured, Myers Park Violet zones (Harding, Neighborhood 231 Traditional K-5 routine environment Traditional (K-5) Hopewell, West Stops • Values good citizenship in a Charlotte, West Meck HS attendance areas) democratic society • Responds successfully to high expectations for personal conduct and academics “The strengths of the past form the foundation of our future” is the guiding philosophy of the Traditional program. Students are SPECIAL FEATURES taught in a structured environment and are held accountable to a high standard of conduct and academics. This program values • Ongoing collaborative projects at both the best of the past: civics and citizenship; manners and etiquette; schools through a relationship with the a strong foundation in the basics using proven instructional School of Education at Queens University practices; classroom rituals and procedures; and allegiance to the of Charlotte traditions, interests, and ideals of the diverse American culture. • Manners and etiquette curriculum in grades K-5 The Traditional program is committed to developing young • Study of Greek and Latin roots in grades citizens that possess leadership skills that are nurtured within 3-5 as a strategy to build and support and are demonstrated openly in service and responsibility to self, vocabulary and comprehension skills family, community, and country. • Six-week report cards provide more frequent assessment of student progress Using the Leader in Me model, the program builds cooperative with specialized K-2 report cards that relationships and nurtures responsibility, kindness and good include character education, work and judgment as the basis for creating a successful community of learners. By developing the whole child - socially, emotionally, study habits, effort grade, handwriting, academically and ethically - the program fosters a climate of and a section called “Your child can be principle-centered and personal leadership. The principles of helped by...” Dr. Stephen R. Covey, internationally renowned consultant and author of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and First Things First, are embedded in the school’s culture and guide the students, faculty and staff in building the leadership model.

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1. Identify your transportation zone. If you are unable to determine your transportation zone, please Global Studies, Leadership & Military Marie G. Davis (10) Marie G. Davis (10) Marie G. Davis (10) reference the Transportation Zone Maps or call Student Assignment at 980-343-5335. (School options programs may serve more than one transportation zone.) World Languages (Spanish) Collinswood (10) Collinswood (10) South Mecklenburg 2. Identify the school options theme of interest or grade level applicable to your student(s). World Languages (Chinese, French, 3. Review the applicable chart to identify the schools for which you will be eligible for transportation. Waddell (10) Waddell (10) South Mecklenburg German, Japanese, Spanish) 4. Refer to footnotes on page 40 of this Guide for additional information. Shamrock Gardens Learning Immersion/ Albemarle Road East Mecklenburg Idlewild Talent Development (11) Randolph (7) (10) Harding (5) (10) Barringer (2) Blue Transportation Zone (Southwest) Montessori Chantilly Sedgefield N/A (12) Berry (10) School Options Theme Elementary Middle High Science, Technology, Oakhurst McClintock (10) East Mecklenburg Engineering, Arts and Math Hawthorne (10) Visual and Performing Arts First Ward Northwest (10) Northwest (10) Grey Transportation Zone (Central) Myers Park HS (1) Huntingtowne Farms International Baccalaureate Randolph (7) (10) East Mecklenburg (6) School Options Theme Elementary Middle High Cotswold Harding (5) (10) Visual and Performing Arts University Park Northwest (10) Northwest (10) Traditional Myers Park (3) N/A (12) N/A (12) Ranson West Charlotte International Baccalaureate Statesville Road Piedmont (7) (10) Harding (5) (10)

Global Studies, Leadership & Military Marie G. Davis (10) Marie G. Davis (10) Marie G. Davis (10) West – Myers Park (3) Traditional East - Elizabeth N/A (12) N/A (12) Traditional (3)

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Application Checklist ✔ Last week of Dec. 5, 2014 Jan. 10, 2015 Jan. 12, 2015 Jan. 26, 2015 1 Enroll in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Nov. 2014 Students may begin School Options Last day for new at 10:00pm To be eligible to participate in the lottery, students must be enrolled for the upcoming school year. Current First Lottery applying for the Fair at Phillip O. students to enroll Last day for all Instruction letters CMS students do not need to take action to enroll. New students must enroll by January 12, 2015 to First Lottery Berry Academy of and be eligible for students to apply begin arriving in participate in the First Lottery and May 15, 2015 to participate in the Second Lottery. Students enrolled after Technology the First Lottery for the First homes for enrolled May 15, 2015 will be assigned to their home school and may request placement in a school options program (9 am to 1 pm) Lottery students through the online Reassignment/Transfer process. Enrollment information can be found at www.cms.k12. nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement.

2 Visit Schools Second week Dec. 5, 2014 - Mar. 9, 2015 Second week May 15, 2015 The best way to determine if a school or program is a good fit for your child is to take a look for yourself. of Feb. 2015 Mar. 20, 2015 Students may begin of Mar. 2015 Last day for new Contact the school for open house dates or schedule a visit. A listing of available open house dates can be First Lottery Request for applying for the Second Lottery students to enroll found at www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets. Notification letters Reassignment* Second Lottery Instruction letters and be eligible for begin arriving in period for First begin arriving in the Second Lottery homes Lottery homes for enrolled students 3 Attend the CMS School Options Fair Join us for our annual CMS School Options Fair to be held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology located at 1430 Allegheny Street, Charlotte, NC 28208. The CMS School Options Fair will provide information from participating schools on upcoming school options programs for the 2015-2016 year. District office personnel will be available to answer questions and help June 5, 2015 June 22 - Last week of Dec. 5, 2014 - Feb. 23 - families select a school options program. at 10:00pm July 16, 2015 June 2015 July 16, 2015 May 29, 2015

Last day for all Request for Second Lottery Request for Request for students to apply Reassignment* Notification letters Transfer* period Transfer* period 4 Submit your CMS Online Lottery Application for the Second period for the begin arriving (current CMS (students who All current CMS students and newly enrolled future CMS students will be sent instruction letters with Student Lottery Second Lottery in homes students and future enrolled after Identification and PIN numbers in late November 2014. These numbers will allow access to the student’s students who future January 12, 2015) personalized, online Lottery Application form. Applicants must verify their current address, telephone enrolled by number and acknowledge the Magnet Expectations Agreement, if applicable, in order to complete their Lottery January 12, 2015) Application. All applications must be submitted by the applicable deadline in order to be processed. Please keep your confirmation number for record of successful transmission. For families without internet access, CMS * For more information on the Reassignment/Transfer process, Learning Community offices and the Student Placement Office will have computer kiosks available. Families please see the Guidelines & Procedures section of this Guide or visit www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement. may also access computers at any local public library.

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Future Enrollment To be eligible to participate in the lottery, students interested in attending a CMS school must be enrolled for the upcoming Wait Pool/Wait List A Wait Pool is established when there are more students than seats in a particular school options program. After all available school year. Current CMS students do not need to take action to enroll. New students must enroll by the applicable lottery seats in a program are assigned, all remaining applicants are automatically added to a wait pool. (Students are eligible for deadline. Enrollment information can be found at www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement. wait pool placement for their first choice lottery selection, only.) At the end of the Second Lottery, all wait pool applicants are Transportation placed, in order, on a wait list according to the random number assigned during the lottery process. Wait lists are accessed by Transportation will be provided for school options programs if the program serves the student’s identified transportation schools in July. If a seat becomes available, the school will contact the next person on the wait list and offer them a seat. The zone or is a county-wide magnet program. CMS provides different types of transportation service depending on the program student has an opportunity to accept or decline placement, so please make sure your phone number is current with CMS. The selected. CMS has designated neighborhood stops located near a student’s residence and shuttle stops that may be a greater school will continue to contact students until all available seats are filled. There is no guarantee of placement from the wait distance from a student’s residence. Families are responsible for transporting students to and from all designated stop list. All wait lists are dissolved at the end of the first academic quarter in October. locations. Eligibility for transportation and the type of transportation offered varies by program. Sibling Guarantee Entrance Requirements CMS guarantees younger siblings placement into the same school options program and school as older siblings through the All students who apply for a program must meet any entrance requirements that may exist and agree to fulfill program lottery process, provided all entrance requirements and eligibility criteria are met. (CMS Board Policy regulation JCA-R). requirements to remain enrolled in the program. Some programs require additional application materials. Please note, Siblings are recognized as students with the same residence. failure to complete the instruction steps in the correct order (if applicable) may result in a delay or inability to process For current CMS students, a younger sibling(s) or twin can be placed in the same program and school as a current CMS a request. sibling. The younger sibling(s) must identify the same program and school the current CMS sibling attends as their first choice on their school options lottery application. Assessment Results North Carolina End of Grade/End of Course (EoG/EoC) results are not required for future students making application For families new to CMS, all siblings in a family can be placed in the same program and school. All siblings must identify the for placement in a school options program if currently: same program and school as their first choice on their school options lottery application. • attending a private or parochial school, • being home-schooled, or For example: • living outside the state of North Carolina • Example A: Suzy is currently in the 4th grade at Cotswold Elementary and part of the IB program. Her younger sibling, In these circumstances, the student must be at grade level and promoted at the end of the current year. The student will be Kim, is starting kindergarten in the upcoming school year and Cotswold is her assigned home school. For Kim to receive a held accountable for meeting established continuation requirements for the program in which the student is enrolled the guaranteed continuation to Randolph IB Middle School like Suzy, she must specifically apply for the IB program at Cotswold coming school year. in the lottery and meet all entrance and eligibility criteria. • Example B: After finishing the 5th grade at First Ward Creative Arts, Marcus will enter the 6th grade at Northwest School of Lottery Priorities the Arts next year. Anthony, his younger sibling, is starting kindergarten next year and is interested in visual and performing Priorities for placement only apply to magnet schools. Priorities do not apply to the Early and Middle Colleges or the arts. The sibling guarantee would not allow Anthony to attend First Ward Creative Arts because next year Marcus would no Automotive, Horticulture, Culinary, and Cosmetology programs. All students will be admitted to the school options program longer be attending the school. and school based upon a random number lottery. The lottery process will be conducted with the following priorities: • Example C: Tasha and Tonya are twins and just moved to the district. They are starting the 9th grade next year and want to attend Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. Tasha would like to study at the Academy of Information Technology, 1. Students who live within the designated Magnet Proximity Area of a whole magnet school (typically a ⅓ mile radius while Tonya wants to study at the Academy of Engineering. The sibling guarantee would allow both Tasha and Tonya to around the school). attend Phillip O. Berry and study in their preferred programs. For purposes of the sibling guarantee, all of the courses of 2. Students who live in the magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number, so long as the study offered at Phillip O. Berry are treated as one program. (The same applies for all languages offered at E.E. Waddell maximum number of students admitted from any one elementary home school is proportional to the total number of International Academy of Languages). potential applicants in the transportation zone. 3. All students who live in a magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number. Siblings must meet any school options program entrance requirements or eligibility criteria. Additionally, the first admitted 4. All students who live outside the magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number sibling must remain enrolled in the school for the entire year in order for the sibling guarantee to remain in effect for the (transportation will not be provided). other sibling(s). The sibling guarantee only operates in the school options lottery, so families must use the Online Lottery Application.

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Requests for Reassignment or Transfer Once students are admitted to a school options program in middle or high school, they are expected to participate in specific A family can make a request to be reassigned to a different school or program. Reassignment requests will be considered for components, to enroll in required courses, and to pass the required courses. This section outlines the course requirements one of the following reasons: to remain in a school options program. Additional continuation requirements may be found in the Magnet Expectations 1. Request to attend the student’s home school - placement is guaranteed Agreement for the desired program (if applicable). 2. Child of CMS staff - placement is not guaranteed 3. Medical and/or Health Condition of the student – requires completed CMS Medical Packet Students in CMS school options programs are expected to fulfill minimum course requirements related to the school 4. Extreme Hardship – requires written explanation and supporting documentation options theme in order to maintain active status and continue to the next grade level within the program (CMS Board Policy regulation JCA-R). Course requirements listed below are used in maintaining program eligibility for students. Before submitting a request for reassignment, please consider the following: • Reassignment requests will not be accepted for schools on the Closed Schools for Reassignment list. Requests to Middle School Minimum Course Requirements closed schools will be processed as transfers. • Students attending a school through reassignment must remain in good standing, adhering to the Code of Student Students in grades 6-8 are expected to be enrolled in core courses (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science) at each grade Conduct to remain at the school. level appropriate for their program and participate in a minimum of one (1) or two (2) theme-related course(s) per year as • Transportation is only provided to schools that serve your transportation zone or to your home school. designated by CMS course offerings and/or the school. School options theme-related course requirements for middle schools • A change in high school assignment may affect eligibility to participate in interscholastic athletics. For more are listed below: information, contact the CMS Athletic Department at 980-343-6980. School Options Theme Middle School Grade(s) Theme related Course Requirements To request a reassignment, the family must first complete all steps necessary to meet the entrance requirements of the desired One (1) World Language (Chinese, French, German, school options program. After all requirements have been met, the family completes the online Request for Reassignment/ Japanese or Spanish) Collinswood AND Transfer form, which can be found at www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement. If applicable, the family must World Languages Oaklawn 6-8 One (1) Language Arts in target language also indicate that they have reviewed the Magnet Expectations Agreement for the desired program and submit the school’s Waddell (immersion students only) letter of acknowledgement as supporting documentation to accompany the online Request for Reassignment/ Transfer form. Approved reassignment/transfer requests will cancel and void the student’s lottery application, lottery assignment, and wait One (1) Language Acquisition (e.g. French, German Albemarle Road pool/wait list placements, unless submitted and approved after July 1, 2015. or Spanish) JM Alexander International Baccalaureate Piedmont 6-8 MYP students must be enrolled in all MYP courses Randolph for which they have the necessary prerequisites and Important Notifications & Disclaimer Ranson Possible Changes to School Bell Schedules and Transportation be promoted to next grade level* CMS intends to provide all programs described in this guide. However, if serious budget constraints for the 2015-2016 school One (1) Global Studies course year occur, then bell schedules and transportation service may be subject to change. In this event, parent will be informed of Global Studies, Leadership & Military Marie G. Davis 6-8 AND One (1) World Language course the impending changes. Coulwood One (1) Math course, STEM (Science, Technology, Kennedy 6-8 One (1) Science course, AND Address Changes May Void Lottery Application Engineering & Math) JM Morehead One (1) STEM enrichment course A change of address will automatically void a submitted lottery application. After the family’s address has been updated, McClintock 6-8 Two (2) cultural arts electives another lottery application reflecting the student’s new address may be submitted before the applicable lottery deadline to be Northwest School Visual & Performing Arts of the Arts considered during the lottery selection process. 8 only Completion of successful audition

Participation in the Second Lottery May Void First Lottery Selections The Second Lottery application period is an opportunity to fill vacant seats remaining after the First Lottery. Families may participate in the Second Lottery application process, even if they have previously participated in the First Lottery, however, the First Lottery application (and wait pool position) will be automatically voided. Participation in the Second Lottery is best for families who are new to the district and/or who did not participate in the First Lottery or for families who have reconsidered school options and wish to make new choices for consideration.

48 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 49 Staying Eligible for a School Options Program Frequently Asked Questions CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS How does the lottery work? The lottery is used to assign students to school options programs. The lottery runs on the following priorities: 1. Students who live within the designated Magnet Proximity Area of a whole magnet school High School Minimum Course Requirements (typically a ⅓ mile radius around the school). 2. Students who live in the magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number, so long as the maximum number of students admitted from any one elementary home school is proportional to School Options Theme HIgh School Grade(s) Theme related Course Requirements the total number of potential applicants in the transportation zone. 3. All students who live in a magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number. South Mecklenburg 9, 10 & 12 Two (2) World Languages course per year West Mecklenburg – 4. All students who live outside the magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number World Languages Academy of International One (1) World Languages course per year (transportation will not be provided). Languages 11 One (1) Language Acquisition (e.g. How is a wait pool different from a wait list? 9-10 French, German or Spanish) After all available seats have been assigned, any remaining applicants for a school options program are placed East Mecklenburg MYP students must be enrolled in all in a wait pool. That wait pool has no order. An order is not assigned until students are taken from the wait Harding MYP courses for which they have the International Baccalaureate Myers Park necessary prerequisites and be promoted pool and placed on a wait list at the end of the second lottery using the random lottery numbers. Schools will North Mecklenburg to next grade level* fill any seats that become available from the wait list following the assigned order. There is no guarantee of West Charlotte placement from the wait list. All wait lists are dissolved at the end of the first academic quarter in October. 11-12 All coursework required for an IB Diploma** Why didn’t I get any of my options? One (1) JROTC course per year 9-12 Placement through the lottery is not guaranteed; it’s possible you were not assigned to any of the options you One (1) World Languages course per year selected. Some programs have far more applicants than seats available, reducing the chances of winning a seat. AND Global Studies, Leadership & Military Marie G. Davis One (1) Honors level course per year Please note, seat availability is limited outside of transition grades (Kindergarten, grade 6 and grade 9). If not placed in the first option, a student is automatically placed in the wait pool of the first choice. 11-12 One (1) AP level course per year Hawthorne I didn’t get the school I wanted. Should I request reassignment? STEM (Science, Technology, North Mecklenburg One (1) Career Academy CTE course per 9-12 Requests for reassignment/transfer will only be considered for one of the following reasons: Engineering & Math) Phillip O. Berry Academy year • Request to attend the student’s home school - placement is guaranteed of Technology • Child of CMS staff - placement is not guaranteed 9-10 Two (2) cultural arts electives per year Northwest School • Medical and/or Health Condition of the student – requires completed CMS Medical Packet Visual & Performing Arts of the Arts • Extreme Hardship – requires written explanation and supporting documentation 11-12 Three (3) cultural arts electives per year I have been approved for a reassignment/transfer; *IB Middle Years Program (IBMYP) Course Requirements (Grades 9 & 10) does this remove me from my previous wait pool? Approved requests for reassignment/transfer will cancel and void the student’s lottery application, lottery IBMYP students take MYP designated courses including: English, Math, Science, Individuals and Societies, World Language assignment, and wait pool/wait list placements, unless submitted and approved after July 1, 2015. (Language Acquisition), Arts and Physical Education. To continue in the IB program, high school IBMYP students are required to: 1) progressively schedule their MYP course work in order to meet grade 11 prerequisite course entry criteria; Why are only certain schools listed on my application? 2) take a full MYP course load and pass at least three MYP courses each year; and, 3) be promoted to the next grade. In Only schools that serve your transportation zone are listed on your application. addition, tenth graders must complete the Personal Project. How can I apply to a school not listed on my application? **IB Diploma Program Course Requirements (Grades 11 & 12) Click the application link below the schools list to access codes for schools not listed. Enter the appropriate code IB Program students must complete coursework that will qualify them for the IB Diploma. Students earning the IB Diploma into the option box. Transportation eligibility will be indicated after you register the option. must successfully complete courses and examinations in six courses from five subject groups, concurrently over two years, as How do I know if I get bus transportation? well as the core elements of the program (Theory of Knowledge, the extended essay, and Creativity, Action, Service hours). After you enter the option code and register your option you will see YES or NO for transportation. You can cancel An IB Diploma candidate must successfully complete six IB courses and exams (three or four courses at Higher Level) and the the option at that time if you wish. Theory of Knowledge course.

50 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 2015 - 2016 School Options Guide 51 Frequently Asked Questions Can I change my choices? Yes, you may submit a new application any time before the applicable lottery application deadline. Each time you submit a new application you should receive a new confirmation number. Please note, each new application voids the prior application and all prior selections. NOTES Why am I ineligible for some schools/programs? You could be ineligible for any of the following reasons: -Student does not meet magnet program entrance requirements. (Examples: LI/TD programs require that students entering grades 3 – 5 be Talent Development (TD) certified in order to apply). -School options program prohibits entry at desired grade level. (Example: Language Immersion only allows student to apply through the lottery in grade Kindergarten. IB, Phillip O. Berry STEM, iMeck, North Meck Institute, and World Languages programs do not allow rising 11th or 12th graders to apply through the lottery). Students interested in these programs should apply through the Request for Reassignment/Transfer. For more information, visit the applicable program description section in this guide or www.cms.k12.nc.us/ magnets

-IB programs at the high school level are available only to students from the appropriate transportation zone. (Example: North Meck IB serves students from the Violet Zone only; West Charlotte IB serves students from the Grey Zone only; East Meck IB serves students from the Green Zone, South Mecklenburg, and Ardrey Kell attendance areas only; Myers Park IB serves students from their attendance area only; Harding IB serves Harding and Olympic Community of Schools attendance areas and is available to students county-wide.) -School does not offer Exceptional Student service needed by student. How do I know my choices were registered? You will receive a confirmation number. If you do not receive a confirmation number, your choices were not registered. Can I submit a Second Lottery Application if I participated in the First Lottery? Yes, families may participate in the Second Lottery application process, even if they have previously participated in the First Lottery, however, the First Lottery application (and wait list position) will be automatically voided. Participation in the Second Lottery is best for families who are new to the district and/ or who did not participate in the First Lottery or for families who have reconsidered school options and wish to make new choices for consideration. Why do some schools not offer school options programs for all grade levels at the school? Some schools may not offer school options programs at all grade levels. In some cases, the program is new and will be phasing in more grade levels in subsequent years (e.g. a STEM Middle school program may start offering only grade 6 for 2015-2016 with the plan to add grade 7 the following year until all grade levels are offered). In other cases, the program is offered at another school (duplicate program) for other grade levels for the current year. My family moved to the district after the conclusion of the lottery process, can I still apply for a school options program? Students enrolled after the conclusion of the second lottery can submit a request to transfer to a school options program with available seats within 10 days of enrollment. For more information on the request for Reassignment/ Transfer process, please see the Guidelines & Procedures section of this Guide or visit www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Early College East Mecklenburg High Learning Immersion/ Trillium Springs Montessori Traditional www.cms.k12.nc.us 6800 Monroe Road 9213 Beatties Ford Road Talent Development Charlotte Early Engineering College Charlotte, NC 28212 Huntersville, NC 28078 Elizabeth Traditional School Options, Innovation & Design UNC Charlotte 980.343.6430 / 980.343.6437 fax Barringer Academic Center 980.343.6095 / 980.343.6144 fax 1601 Park Drive Smith Family Center, Building D Research Institute Campus 1546 Walton Road Charlotte, NC 28204 1600 Tyvola Road 9201 University City Blvd. Harding University High Charlotte, NC 28208 STEM / STEAM 980.343.5475 / 980.343.5474 fax Charlotte, NC 28210 Charlotte, NC 28223 2001 Alleghany Street 980.343.5533 / 980.343.5603 fax 980.343.5030 / 980.343.5469 fax 980.343.5686 / 980-343-2517 fax Charlotte, NC 28208 Coulwood Middle School Myers Park Traditional 980.343.6007 / 980.343.6015 fax Idlewild Elementary 500 Kentberry Drive 2132 Radcliff Avenue

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Global Studies, Leadership & Military 7101 Idlewild Road Charlotte, NC 28214 Charlotte, NC 28207 700 E. Stonewall Street Huntingtowne Farms Elementary Charlotte, NC 28212 980.343.6030 / 980.343.6142 fax 980.343.5522 / 980.343.5518 fax Charlotte, NC 28202 2520 Huntingtowne Farms Lane 980.343.6411 / 980.343.6499 fax Marie G. Davis 980.343.5686 / 980.343.6202 fax Charlotte, NC 28210 Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences* 3351 Griffith Street Visual & Performing Arts 980.343.3625 / 980.343.3731 fax Irwin Academic Center 2300 West Sugar Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28203 Magnet Programs 329 N. Irwin Avenue Charlotte, NC 28262 980.343.0006 / 980.343.1735 fax First Ward Creative Arts Academy Smith Family Center, Building D Lansdowne Elementary Charlotte, NC 28202 980.343.6011 / 980.343.5609 fax 715 N. Caldwell Street 1600 Tyvola Road 6400 Prett Court 980.343.5480 / 980.343.5574 fax *New location for 2015-2016 school year Charlotte NC 28270 Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte, NC 28210 Blended & Virtual Learning 1411 Hawthorne Lane 980.343.5485 / 980.343.5587 fax 980.343.5030 / 980.343.5469 fax 980.343.6733 / 980.343.6747 fax Mallard Creek Elementary Charlotte, NC 28205 iMeck Academy [email protected] 9801 Mallard Creek Road Northwest School of the Arts Cochrane Myers Park High www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets Charlotte, NC 28262 Kennedy Middle School 1415 Beatties Ford Road 6200 Starhaven Drive 2400 Colony Road 980.343.3980 / 980.343.3984 fax 4000 Gallant Lane Charlotte, NC 28216 Student Placement Charlotte, NC 28215 Charlotte, NC 28209 Charlotte, NC 28273 980.343.5800 / 980.343.5803 fax 980.343.5500 / 980.343.5593 fax Smith Family Center, Building E 980.343.6460 / 980.343.6521 fax Shamrock Gardens Elementary 980.343.5540 | 980.343.5412 fax

1600 Tyvola Road 3301 Country Club Drive University Park Creative Arts Performance Learning Center* North Mecklenburg High Charlotte, NC 28210 Charlotte, NC 28205 McClintock Middle School 2400 Hildebrand Street e-Learning Academy 11201 Old Statesville Road 980.343.5335 / 980.343.5661 fax 980.343.6440 / 980.343.6513 fax 1925 Rama Road Charlotte, NC 28216 1400 North Graham Street Huntersville, NC 28078 [email protected] Charlotte, NC 28212 980.343.5178 / 980.343.5182 fax Charlotte, NC 28206 980.343.3840 / 980.343.3845 fax Tuckaseegee Elementary 980.343.6425 / 980.343.6509 fax 980.343.1118 | 980.343.1117 fax 2028 Little Rock Road Business & Entrepreneurship *New location for 2015-2016 school year Piedmont Middle Charlotte, NC 28214 J.M. Morehead STEM Academy World Languages & Language Immersion 2300 West Sugar Creek Road 1241 E. 10th Street 980.343.6055 / 980.343.6128 fax 7810 Neal Road Charlotte, NC 28262 Charlotte, NC 28204 Collinswood Language Academy North Mecklenburg High Charlotte, NC 28262 980.343.5435 / 980.343.5557 fax 980.343.5775 / 980.343.5781 fax 4000 Applegate Road 11201 Old Statesville Road Montessori Charlotte, NC 28209 Huntersville, NC 28078 International Baccalaureate Randolph Middle North Mecklenburg High 980.343.5820 / 980.343.5850 fax 980.343.3840 / 980.343.3845 fax Chantilly Montessori Albemarle Road Middle 4400 Water Oak Road 11201 Old Statesville Road 701 Briar Creek Road Oaklawn Language Academy 6900 Democracy Drive Charlotte, NC 28211 Huntersville, NC 28078 Middle Colleges Charlotte, NC 28205 1810 Oaklawn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28212 980.343.6700 / 980.343.6741 fax 980.343.3840 / 980.343.3845 fax 980.343.0692 / 980.343.0694 fax Charlotte, NC 28216 980.343.6420 / 980.343.6501 fax Cato Middle College 980.343.0400 / 980.343.0410 fax Ranson Middle Oakhurst Elementary 8120 Grier Road Highland Mill Montessori J.M. Alexander Middle 5850 Statesville Road 4511 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28215 3201 Clemson Avenue South Mecklenburg High 12201 Hambright Road Charlotte, NC 28269 Charlotte, NC 28205 980.343.1452 / 980.343.1453 fax Charlotte, NC 28205 8900 Park Road Huntersville, NC 28078 980.343.6800 / 980.343.6796 fax 980.344.7130/980.344.1468 fax 980.343.5525 / 980.343.5589 fax Charlotte, NC 28210 980.343.3830/ 980.343.3851 fax Middle College at Harper 980.343.3600 / 980.343.3607 fax Statesville Road Elementary Palisades Park Elementary 315 W Hebron Street Park Road Montessori Blythe Elementary 5833 Milhaven Lane 15321 York Road Charlotte, NC 28273 3701 Haven Drive E.E. Waddell Language Academy 12202 Hambright Road Charlotte, NC 28269 Charlotte, NC 28278 980.343.9437 / 980.343.2432 fax Charlotte, NC 28209 7030 Nations Ford Road Huntersville, NC 28078 980.343.6815 / 980.343.6794 fax 980.343.9895 | 980.343.2453 fax 980.343.5830 / 980.343.5858 fax Charlotte, NC 28217 980.343.5770 / 980.343.5766 fax Middle College at Levine 980.343.5815 / 980.343.5854 fax West Charlotte High Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology 2728 Campus Ridge Road Sedgefield Middle Cotswold Elementary 2219 Senior Drive 1430 Alleghany Street Matthews, NC 28105 2700 Dorchester Place West Mecklenburg High 300 Greenwich Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Charlotte, NC 28208 980.343.9437 / 980.343.2432 fax Charlotte, NC 28209 7400 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, NC 28211 980.343.6060 / 980.343.6049 fax 980.343.5992 / 980.343.5994 fax 980.343.5840 / 980.343.5862 fax Charlotte, NC 28214 980.343.6720 / 980.343.6739 fax 54 980.343.6080 / 980.343.6079 fax 55 2015-2016 SCHOOL OPTIONS GUIDE

School Options, Innovation & Design Phone: 980-343-5030 www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/schoptions/pages

Magnet Programs Office Phone: 980-343-5030 [email protected] www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets

Career and Technical Education Office Phone: 980-343-5686 www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ci/cte/Pages/

Student Placement Office 1600 Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Phone: 980-343-5335 [email protected] www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/StudentPlacement

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