Specialty Program Admissions Criteria

SPECIALTY PROGRAM ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

ALL students applying to a Specialty Program in the Savannah Chatham County School District must meet the criteria below. Students not meeting criteria will be considered ineligible and will not be placed in the lottery.

□ Required Performance Levels identified on the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) and Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) administered at the Beginning of Year (BOY) or Middle of Year (MOY)

□ Cumulative GPA of 80 or Higher Cumulative GPA is defined as the End Of Year (EOY) average in core academic subjects (ELA/Reading/Math/Science/SS) for the previous School Year and the Semester average in core academic subjects for the most recently completed semester.

□ Satisfactory “S” Conduct

□ Proof of Address (Lease, Mortgage Statement, Electric/Gas/Water Bill, Government Mail)

2016-2017 SPECIALTY PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS K-5 SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

Students meeting the criteria below may apply to the following Specialty Programs:

. Hodge Elementary Medical and Allied Health Program

. J.G. Smith Elementary Traditional with Core Knowledge

. Largo-Tibet Elementary International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years

. Marshpoint Elementary International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years

ENTRANCE APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO CRITERIA KINDERGARTEN 1ST GRADE 2ND GRADE 3RD GRADE 4TH GRADE 5TH GRADE DIBELS DIBELS DIBELS SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP TEST SCORES N/A 132 140 345 184 545 196 645 205 GRADES Final Grade “S” Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 N/A N/A (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS)

Students meeting the criteria below may apply to Heard Elementary - Center for Advanced Learning:

ENTRANCE APPLYING TO APPLYING TO 1ST APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO CRITERIA KINDERGARTEN GRADE 2ND GRADE 3RD GRADE 4TH GRADE 5TH GRADE DIBELS DIBELS DIBELS SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP TEST SCORES N/A 142 160 410 189 650 201 790 211 GRADES Final Grade “S” Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 N/A N/A (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS)

2016-2017 SPECIALTY PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS K-8 SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

Charles Ellis Montessori School

The chart below reflects the performance criteria required for students applying to grades K-5.

ENTRANCE APPLYING TO APPLYING TO 1ST APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO CRITERIA KINDERGARTEN GRADE 2ND GRADE 3RD GRADE 4TH GRADE 5TH GRADE DIBELS DIBELS DIBELS SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP TEST SCORES N/A 132 140 345 184 545 196 645 205 GRADES Final Grade “S” Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 Cumulative GPA 80 N/A N/A (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA (Rdg/Math/ELA Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS) Sci/SS)

The chart below reflects the performance criteria required for students applying to grades 6-8.

APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO SRI & MAP Sixth (6TH) Grade Seventh (7TH) Grade Eighth (8TH) Grade SCORES SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP

745 213 830 216 885 221 GRADES Cumulative GPA “80” ” Cumulative GPA “80” Cumulative GPA “80” (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS)

Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts

The chart below reflects the performance criteria required for students applying to grades K-5.

The chart below reflects the performance criteria for eligibility. All students interested in applying to grades 6-8 are required to audition.

APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO SRI & MAP Sixth (6TH) Grade Seventh (7TH) Grade Eighth (8TH) Grade SCORES SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP

850 219 980 223 1020 228

GRADES Cumulative GPA of “80” Cumulative GPA of “80” Cumulative GPA of “80” (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) AUDITION AUDITION REQUIRED 2016-2017 SPECIALTY PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS SPECIALTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Students meeting the criteria below may apply to the following Specialty Programs:

. Coastal International Baccalaureate Middle Years

. DeRenne Medical and Allied Health

. Hubert Career and Technical Academy

. Hubert Paragon Male Academy

. Southwest International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years

APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO SRI & Sixth (6TH) Grade Seventh (7TH) Grade Eighth (8TH) Grade MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP SCORES 745 213 830 216 885 221

GRADES Cumulative GPA of “80” Cumulative GPA of “80” Cumulative GPA of “80” (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS)

Students meeting the criteria below may apply to The STEM Academy at Bartlett:

APPLYING TO APPLYING TO APPLYING TO SRI & Sixth (6TH) Grade Seventh (7TH) Grade Eighth (8TH) Grade MAP SRI RIT/MAP SRI RIT/MAP SRI RIT/MAP SCORES 850 219 980 223 1020 228

GRADES Cumulative GPA of “80” Cumulative GPA of “80” Cumulative GPA of “80” (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS)

2016-2017 SPECIALTY PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS RISING 9TH GRADERS

Students meeting the criteria below may apply to the following Specialty Programs:

 Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career High School  Beach High School Allied Health & Medical Program  Groves High School Maritime Logistics Program  School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High School - Law & Criminal Justice  Islands High School Biological and Environmental Studies and Veterinary Science Program  Early College High School

Test Scores

SRI Scores MAP Scores 940 225

GPA Cumulative GPA of 80% (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS)

CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS FOR GRADES 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH  Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career High School (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) o Satisfactory conduct grade

 Beach High School Allied Health & Medical Program (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) o Satisfactory conduct grade

 Groves High School Maritime Logistics Program (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) o Satisfactory conduct grade

 School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High School Law & Criminal Program (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) o Satisfactory conduct grade

 Islands High School Biological and Environmental Studies (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) and world language courses, if available. o Satisfactory conduct grade

 Early College High School (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) o Satisfactory conduct grade o PSAT Scores (if available) 2016-2017 SPECIALTY PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS RISING 9TH GRADERS

Students meeting the criteria below may apply to the following Specialty Programs:

 Johnson IB

 Windsor Forest IB

 Jenkins High School Engineering

Test Scores

SRI Scores MAP Scores 1110 232

GPA Cumulative GPA of 80% in all core academic courses (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS ) and world language courses if available

CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS FOR GRADES 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH

 Johnson High School (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) and world language courses, if available. o Satisfactory conduct grade

 Windsor Forest High School (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) and world language courses, if available. o Satisfactory conduct grade

 Jenkins High School (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) and world language courses, if available. o Satisfactory conduct grade o PSAT Scores (if available)

2016-2017 SPECIALTY PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS RISING 9TH GRADERS

Students meeting the criteria below may apply to Savannah Arts Academy of Visual and Performing Arts:

Note: All students interested in applying are required to audition. The chart below reflects the performance criteria for eligibility.

Test Scores

SRI Scores MAP Scores 940 225

GPA Cumulative GPA of 80% in all core academic courses (Rdg/Math/ELA/Sci/SS ) and world language courses if available AUDITION AUDITION REQUIRED

CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS FOR GRADES 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH

 Savannah Arts Academy (10th, 11th and 12th requirements) o Cumulative GPA of 80 in all core academic courses (ELA, Sci, SS, Math) and world language courses, if available. o Satisfactory conduct grade o PSAT Scores (if available) o Audition