2014-2015 St. Louis Magnet schools

With twenty-seven specialty schools to choose from, the St. Louis Magnet Schools offer an EXCITING, TUITION FREE alternative for students of all ages and abilities.

expect better. Make the right choice for your child!

WHAT IS A MAGNET SCHOOL? Choose the St. Louis Students ordinarily go to the public school nearest them. Magnet schools are public schools without school Magnet Schools boundaries. Each has something unique to offer that you won’t Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions a find in traditional schools, parent makes. Do you have a child who doesn’t necessarily “fit the mold” whether it’s a particular focus offered at your current school? Or are you looking for a change in direction on technology, the arts, or a as your child advances from one level to the next? If so, there’s an exciting stimulating curriculum designed educational alternative you need to know about! It’s the St. Louis Magnet especially for gifted students. School Program. Because of high demand in For almost three decades, St. Louis City and County families have experi- many schools and grade levels, enced extraordinary educational opportunities at the Magnet Schools. admission is based on a lottery system.

See eligibility criteria 27 specialty Diverse and Free Priceless Simple and fair schools catering challenging transportation partnerships application on Page 4. to a wide range curriculum for eligible with respected process of student students local and talents and national interests institutions

Please join us at one of the following events:

Magnet Schools Open House at all school locations Dates and times to be determined by individual Magnet and Choice Schools. Check www.slps.org for schedule.

High School Magnet School Here I Come Night Recruitment Fair for 7th and 8th for Elementary and Middle Grade Students School Students Thursday, September 5, 2013 Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. September 24, 2013 Compton/Drew Investigative 6 - 8 p.m. Learning Center 5130 Oakland 63110 Emerson Education Center The Magic House 516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122 Free Admission

2 2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools At a magnet school your child can . . .

Be Creative environmental science to com- Their world is a stage, a puter technology and health canvas, bright lights and fields at our schools that beautiful costumes. Your specialize in math, science, child thrives on creating, technology and pre-college performing and entertaining. learning. Partnerships with the Our Visual & Performing Arts Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Magnet Schools provide the Louis Zoo, the University of training, opportunities and Missouri at St. Louis and oth- space artistic children need ers further enrich your child’s to explore their creativity and experience. develop their talents. Thanks to our visiting professional Share Cultures artists and partnerships Bonjour! Guten Tag! with STAGES, Muny Kids, the International Studies Schools Saint Louis Symphony, Opera provide a wonderful and excit- Theatre of St. Louis and more, ing “Passport” to learning. Our your child will be exposed to a students and staff represent world he or she might other- more than 30 countries. Your wise only dream about. child will learn multiple lan- guages, traditions, customs from preschool through fifth Be Unique Think Deeper and cultures in the classroom, grade, providing a strong, solid It’s cool to be different. Some Spoke French at age 2, knows in the hallways and beyond. foundation for his or her future children like traditional learn- the answer to E=mc2, vora- academic success. ing. Others excel when a cious reader, chess master. Explore Earlier Children needing special edu- teacher identifies and supports Sound familiar? Gifted chil- Young minds are inquisitive by cation services require a car- their individual learning style. dren thrive in an environment nature. Our Early Childhood ing approach. Some magnet Magnet schools are a great that challenges them to the Centers tap into that natu- schools include self-contained place for “break-the-mold” stu- nth degree. St. Louis Magnet ral inquisitiveness using a special education classrooms dents. Our general academic Schools proudly offer the only process-oriented approach for students whose Individual programs are recognized for FULL-Time, tuition-free gifted to learning known as Project Education Programs (IEPs) call inventive teaching methods. education in the metropolitan Construct. Your child will be for it. Full inclusion and cross- We offer the largest tuition- area. Our rigorous and chal- engaged in all-day learning categorical classes are also free Montessori program in the lenging curricula are guar- available. metropolitan area. How suc- anteed to fulfill your gifted cessful are our students? Our learner’s needs. St. Louis Shine Brighter Metro Academic & Classical Public Schools offer free gifted High School currently ranks screening. For information or Shiny shoes, crisp uniforms, #76 in U.S. News and World to schedule an appointment, brass buttons. Cadets not Report’s list of “America’s Best call 314.345.4548. (To qualify only dress the part, they walk High Schools,” the highest for a gifted magnet school, and talk it. Cleveland NJROTC ranking of any school in the students must meet state- Military Academy builds char- state of Missouri. approved criteria.) acter, inspires service and creates strong leaders today Look Deeper for tomorrow. Admittance and enrollment depend on Digging in dirt, peering into students meeting the school’s a microscope, star-gazing academic standards, and and encouraging you to live weight and uniform fit require- green. Your child will experi- ments. Soldan International ence hands-on learning, while Studies and Gateway STEM gaining exposure to every- High Schools offer part-time thing from engineering to Air Force ROTC programs.

For a complete listing of Magnet Schools and their specialties, please see back cover.

2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools 3 What every parent should know about Magnet Schools

Who’s eligible? WHAT’S NEW FOR 2014–2015 The following students are eligible to apply for on “Information about applying,” or call Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction a spot in a magnet school: 314.721.8422, ext. 3012. Mallinckrodt is transitioning into a full-time gifted • Any student living in the city of St. Louis. Completed written applications may be curriculum school, one grade per year as students mailed to or dropped off at: • Non-African-American students living in the currently attending are promoted over time and Affton, Bayless, Brentwood, Clayton, Hancock St. Louis Public Schools graduate out of fifth grade. For the 2014-2015 school year, Mallinckrodt will host gifted students Place, Kirkwood, Ladue, Lindbergh, Mehlville, (for city residents) in the Preschool through fourth grade levels. Parkway, Pattonville, Ritenour, Rockwood, Recruitment and Counseling Center The curriculum currently in use for grade five will Valley Park and Webster Groves school districts 801 N. 11th Street remain in place for 2014-2015. Preschool through are eligible for Kindergarten through Grade 12. St. Louis, MO 63101 fourth grade applicants must meet eligibility County residents are not eligible for preschool. Voluntary Interdistrict Choice requirements for gifted programs to be considered Corporation (VICC) for placement. The application process (for county residents) Collegiate School of Medicine and Students wishing to attend a magnet school 7425 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 110 Bioscience (Grades 9 and 10 only for 2014-2015) must submit an application, a copy of which St. Louis, MO 63105 is included in this brochure. City residents are (for county residents, please include Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience is encouraged to apply online by visiting the St. a copy of child’s final report card for designed for a community of learners that will Louis Public Schools website at www.slps. 2012-13) embrace very high academic standards. In addi- org or call the Recruitment and Counseling tion to offering advanced curricula, Collegiate Please complete only one application per Center at 314.633.5200. County residents can School of Medicine and Bioscience will create an child. SLPS and VICC computers will con- visit the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corp. environment where students and staff will work sider for placement only the most recent (VICC) website at www.choicecorp.org­ . Click together toward a common goal of careers in application submitted. medicine and medical research.

Continuity Schools consideration, within placement Placement Procedures priorities. (See page 5 for more th Students graduating from 5 grade information.) at Washington Montessori School The District is implementing a new application, placement and will be automatically assigned to • All Pool A applicants will be notification timeline for students applying to magnet and choice Gateway Math & Science Prep. considered for placement prior to schools. The new procedures will allow for quicker notification and reviewing Pool B applicants, and th information to be provided for acceptances as well as available Students graduating out of 5 all Pool B applicants will be consid- openings. These new procedures set in place a three pool applica- grade from Humboldt Academy of ered for placement prior to review- tion timeline. Higher Learning will automatically ing Pool C applicants. be assigned to Busch Middle School of Character. • Applications for non-accepted Pool A Pool B Pool C students must be re-submitted th Application Application Application Students graduating from 5 grade each year, because unplaced stu- at Dewey International Studies Period Period Period dent applications do not carry over will automatically be assigned from one year to the next. September 1, October 27, 2013 December 22, 2013 to Compton/Drew Investigative • Applications received after the 2013 through through December through February Learning Center. Pool C deadline will be considered October 12, 2013 7, 2013 1, 2014 Parents wishing to apply to mag- for placement in the order they are Placement notifi- Placement notifi- Placement notifi- net schools other than those received, after all Pool Applicants cations sent prior cations sent prior cations sent prior assigned are free to do so, but the are placed where possible. to October 25, 2013 to December 20, to February 14, applications will be considered • Students who do not attend for students apply- 2013 for students 2014 for students for placement under the new Pool the magnet or choice school they ing in Pool A. applying in Pool B. applying in Pool C. System implemented, as well as the priorities within those pools. were accepted into on the first day of school will forfeit their Keep in mind seat. Applications received between Pool Application Periods will be considered for placement in the next pool. • All applications received in a Pool Application Period are given equal

4 2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools spotlight on High Schools

Magnet and Choice High Schools provide students with intimate, personalized learning environments and “hands-on” educational experiences that prepare them for the future. Through internships, career mentors, and work study programs, these schools offer students unique opportunities while studying rigorous college level coursework. The schools also enable students to engage in an education supported by strong partnerships with universities, technical schools and local businesses and organizations. Students interested in attending a St. Louis Magnet or Choice High School are selected based on several criteria, including G.P.A., attendance records and disciplinary records. In addition, some schools require student essays, interviews or auditions. All St. Louis City residents are eligible to apply. choice high schools

Carnahan High School Clyde C. Miller Career Northwest Academy Of Of The Future Academy Law 4041 South Broadway 1000 North Grand Blvd. 5140 Riverview Blvd. 314.457.0582 314.371.0394 314.385.4774 Carnahan High School of the Future Clyde C. Miller provides a career and Northwest Academy of Law focuses on ­features a learning environment where ­technical education focus centered around preparing students for careers in the fields technology is integrated into every phase 11 technical pathways: bio-technology; con- of law and law enforcement. Students have of the teaching and learning process. struction management; electronics; health- the opportunity to explore the career paths Students experience increased digital lit- care; computer networking; data base of lawyers, judges, police officers, crime eracy, enhanced school-to-home communi- management; manufacturing; hospitality; scene investigators and FBI agents. They cation, paperless instruction and “anytime/ culinary; multi-media; and business admin- are able to gain valuable law-related expe- anywhere” activities. The state-of-the-art istration. After graduation, these learning riences through school sponsored activities building offers a Mac lab, 10 Intelligent opportunities lead students to college, such as mock trials, moot court, debates, Classrooms, Polycom video conferencing technical school, apprenticeships and work. Youth in Government, Project Citizen and a reading room. The school is located in a state-of-the-art Competition and Junior Academy Camp. • 250-word (minimum) essay expressing 143,000 square foot facility. • 200-word (maximum) essay expressing the student’s interest in attending • Adherence to uniform policy the student’s interest in attending Carnahan • Strong interest in career and technical Northwest • 2 personal recommendation letters from education • Previous year’s report card; Minimum (1) current teacher or principal and (2) • Previous year’s report card; G.P.A. of 2.5 a community member who knows the Recommended 2.5 GPA • Personal interview with the student student well • Copy of discipline record; Good standing • Copy of discipline record; Good standing • Previous year’s report card; Minimum in citizenship in citizenship G.P.A. of 2.5 and no behavior problems • High attendance percentage • Personal interview with the student • Each student is required to participate in • Attendance must be 95% and above an interview and essay writing • Career Academy only accepts 9th and 10th grade applicants magnet high schools

Gateway STEM High with the intent to attain a diploma Central Visual and • Successful completion of an entrance School essay reflecting the student’s view of ­Performing Arts 5101 McRee the mission of Gateway STEM (see 1 & 2 3125 S. Kingshighway 314.776.3300 above) 314.771.2772 Gateway STEM (Science, Technology, • Official recommendation checklist form Central VPA’s educational program is Engineering, Math) High School, recog- for high school, submitted by two of designed to create a nurturing environment nized by the United States Department of the following: the applicant’s teacher, where students receive a quality academic Education as a New American High School, counselor, principal or designated and artistic education that prepares them integrates a strong academic curriculum administrator to compete successfully at the post-sec- emphasizing mathematics and science • Student transcripts/report cards, ondary level or perform competently in the with career preparation in highly technical reflecting aptitude and success in world of work. Students learn to communi- fields. Accelerated and advanced place- mathematics, science and writing cate effectively, enhance their physical and ment courses are available. Gateway STEM emotional well-being, acquire a passion for • Student interview creates lifelong learners through skill lifelong learning and demonstrate the abil- building, team building, real-life applica- • Attendance and discipline records will ity to do critical thinking and be creative. be reviewed by the screening team for tions, and service to the community. • Submit a copy of previous year’s report patterns determined to be detrimental to • Interest in mathematics, science, and/or card with a minimum cumulative grade a student’s success at Gateway STEM technology point average of 2.5 • Commitment to parental involvement (i.e., • Expectation to attend post secondary • Submit a copy of previous year’s PTA, advisory committees, booster clubs, education at a university, college, attendance. Based on 174 days of school, support of school, volunteer) community college or technical school the student must have at least a 90% attendance rate • Submit a copy of the previous year’s discipline report and be in good citizenship standing (no out of school expectations in an atmosphere of unity, and careers in an ever changing and suspensions) enthusiasm, caring, and respect for self, diverse society. • Submit 2 letters of recommendation. Two others and the community. We encourage Soldan’s rigorous curriculum focuses on personal recommendation letters should service to the community, while promoting international studies, career preparation, come from (1) an administrator and (2) an learning in all areas to prepare students to and the use of technology. Students have art teacher become responsible members of society honors and Advanced Placement classes who can function in a technology oriented • Audition dates will be scheduled upon offered in all major content areas, and a world. receipt of all required documents. technology embedded curriculum complete Students who are granted auditions must • Applicant must have an evaluation of with Promethean Boards, Smart Boards, attend at the scheduled time prepared excellent or good on each item on the laptops, videoconferencing, and digital to audition and be interviewed by the Official Recommendation Checklist Form literacy. Soldan’s premier technology capa- administrative staff for high school. This recommendation bilities include a state of the art biomedical must be submitted by two of the following: sciences lab, veneer probes, digital literacy, • Because Central’s program sequences the applicant’s teacher, counselor, videoconferencing, and Skype. Students through 4 years, we only accept 9th and principal or designated administrator. have the opportunity to connect with other 10th grade applicants • Applicant must score at or above the Third students around the world, participating • All accepted students are required to Achievement Level of all current Missouri in the France-United States Academy and attend Central VPA’s 9th grade transition Assessment Program tests. If MAP scores participating in a foreign exchange program program, parent orientation, pre-register are unavailable, scores at or above the with Academie de Lyon, France. and be present on the first day of school 50th percentile on school wide, nationally Students at Soldan are prepared for careers normed achievement tests being used in the 21st Century through Soldan’s com- Cleveland NJROTC by the applicant’s school/district may be munity partnerships. The Project Lead the substituted. Way Biomedical Sciences Pathway partners 4939 Kemper • Applicant must have a good attendance with Washington University Medical School, 314.776.1301 record with no more than five days of Barnes Jewish Hospital, and St. Louis Cleveland Junior Naval Academy is a absence during the most recent fall University Hospital, designed for students military school with a strong emphasis semester, except in cases of physician interested in becoming scientists, engi- on leadership development and academic documented illness/hospitalization and neers, researchers, crime scene investiga- achievement. Students have opportunity documented family emergencies, i.e., tion (CSI) or entering the medical field. The to practice leadership though the structure deaths, fires, accidents. Law Pathway partners with the Washington University School of Law and the Mound embedded in the NJROTC program. • Eighth grade applicants must submit a City Bar Association. The Information The school provides all cadets with an copy of the last completed semester Technology Pathway partners with the excellent academic opportunities includ- report card to validate classroom University of Missouri – St. Louis College of ing Advanced Placement classes; field academic achievement and attendance Business Administration and its Department experiences provided by the Navy; intern reflecting a C or better in all subjects of Computer Science and Information experiences and opportunity for travel with with the exception of Physical Education, Technology. Qualified seniors complete an academic exploration. Art, Music, and Practical Arts. One D will internship in their career choice. • 2.5 minimum grade point average be acceptable in any one of these four subjects. Additionally, Soldan offers a rich variety of • C or better in math and communication fine arts and sports activities for students, • Applicants must have completed and arts for the entire year including band, choir, basketball, football, passed (with 70% or better) one year of • 5 paragraph essay, “Why I want to be a baseball, softball, tennis, wrestling, soccer, algebra by the end of the eighth grade cadet at Cleveland Naval Junior Academy” track, and cross country. Enrichment and year. remedial services are available. Students • Must have a good attendance record • All accepted students are expected can enroll in the A+ Program. • Must have no significant discipline history to attend Metro’s 9th Grade Summer It is recommended that students have a: • Admittance also depends on students Transition Program. • 2.5 grade point average or better meeting the school’s academic standards • Metro only accepts 9th and 10th grade and weight and uniform requirements. applicants.­ • 93% or higher attendance Uniform sizes are set by naval standards. • Good citizenship Admission will be denied if applicants Soldan concentrates on preparing students exceed these sizes. Parents of accepted Soldan ­International for college and 21st century careers students are required to attend a 2 hour Studies in a global, technological world. It is orientation with the cadet candidates and recommended that students: be willing to accept the responsibility for 918 Union Ave. the uniforms if they are lost. 314.367-9222 • Study a foreign language. Offerings are in Arabic and Chinese. Soldan ISHS is a nationally accredited high school that prepares students for colleges • Select a Career Pathway: Information Metro Academic and and 21st Century careers in the medical Technology/Computer Science; Business Classical High School field, biomedical sciences, Crime Scene Management; Biomedical Sciences 4015 McPherson Investigation (CSI), information technology, careers in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), engineering, medicine; and the leadership 314.534.3894 computer science, business, management, law, and leadership. Students attending and law with Washington University Law Metro provides a challenging, quality Soldan take part in a global studies curricu- School. education focused on high standards and lum, preparing them for further education Designed as a rigorous four-year medical McKinley Classical professions magnet program, the school’s Leadership Academy mission is to prepare a diverse student 2156 Russell body to further their studies at the Important Dates 314.773-0027 nation’s best colleges and universities. CSMB’s college prep curricula includes a and Deadlines McKinley CLA provides a challenging minimum of four mathematics and six sci- educational experience for gifted and ence course’s, which will prepare students Open House at all magnet schools talented students that is accelerated with an academic foundation essential Dates and hours to be determined by indi- and enriched beyond the normal man- for post-secondary studies. The school’s vidual magnet and choice schools. dated curriculum. We provide a cultur- unique four-year medical program pro- Check District website at www.slps.org for ally diverse educational program for all vides students with project-based learn- dates and times. students in an atmosphere for students ing experiences under the guidance of to grow intellectually and personally. Our health science and technology profes- student-school-parent support system sionals in the classroom and with our local Magnet Recruitment Fairs improves and strengthens cooperation partners - BJC Healthcare, Washington Thursday, September 5, 2013 between our families and the school. University Medical School, Saint Louis 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Completed application University School of Medicine, and Saint High School • Copy of most recent report card Louis College of Pharmacy. All students will complete an internship/practicum Here I Come Night • Discipline and behavioral record during their senior year. for 7th and 8th • Attendance history report Grade Students The Collegiate School of Medicine and • MAP scores Biosciences requires a written commit- Compton/Drew Investigative Learning Center 5130 Oakland 63110 • Individual Education Plan (IEP)record, if ment from both students and parents applicable to follow the rigorous four-year course sequence, complete a minimum of 100 Tuesday, September 24, 2013 • Documentation to verify gifted standing 6 - 8 p.m. hours of community service, earn First • Prospective students are required to Aid and CPR certification prior to entering Magnet School Recruitment Fair write and submit a brief essay “I am the 11th grade, and abide by the school’s for Elementary and Middle School Students excited about McKinley Classical Lead- Honor Code and Dress Code policies. ership Academy because…” The essay Emerson Education Center Admission Requirements: The Magic House should highlight the student’s reasons 516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122 for wanting to attend McKinley CLA • 6th and 7th grade final report card and clarify which Leadership Pathway • First grading period report card of 8th Free Admission sparked the student’s interest. Students grade are also encouraged to incorporate their • Test record (MAP or other national ideas for school leadership and com- achievement tests) Pool A Pool B Pool C munity service in their essay. Application Application Application • Excellent attendance record Period Period Period (documented) September 1, October 27, December 22, Collegiate School • Two letters of recommendation 2013 through 2013 through 2013 through of Medicine and (current teacher, counselor, principal or October 12, December 7, February 1, Bioscience designated administrator 2013 2013 2014 • Entrance essay Placement Placement Placement (for grades 9 and 10 for 2014-2015 Lottery: Friday Lottery: Friday Lottery: Friday, school year) • A student and parent/guardian interview October 18, December 13, February 7, 2013 2013 2014 450 Des Peres • If accepted, attend the Medical High School’s Summer Program prior to Placement Placement Placement 314.696.2290 entering the 9th grade notifications notifications notifications sent prior to sent prior to sent prior to The Collegiate School of Medicine October 25, December 20, February 14, and Bioscience (CSMB) Magnet High 2013 2013 2014 School — is a community of learners that embraces the highest of academic standards. Collegiate is patterned after Open house for newly accepted students some of the most successful high schools and families across the nation, including, the distin- guished Michael E. DeBakey High School Dates and hours to be determined by for the Health Professions in Houston, individual Magnet and Choice schools. TX. Collegiate offers advanced curricula Check www.slps.org for details. which include many honors and Advance

Placement (AP) courses. CSMB’s environ- FOR MORE INFORMATION ment is one in which all of its students and staff work together toward a com- Contact the St. Louis Public Schools mon goal of careers in medicine, health Office of Recruitment and Counseling careers, and medical research. at 314.633.5200. The lottery

Because the number of applica- tions often exceeds the number of available spaces, all applica- tions are entered into a lottery to place students within each pool. The lottery is used to assure an equal chance for all students applying to magnet schools, within the pool periods and using certain priority categories. (See below.) When you enter your application using the new online entry sys- tem, or when it is entered manu- ally for handwritten applicants, it will be assigned to its appropri- ate priority category. The com- puter program then randomly assigns a lottery pick number to the application when the place- ment lottery for each applicant pool is held. The lottery program used attempts to place each applicant in his or her first choice school. If this choice is not open, the appli- cant’s second choice is consid- ered, presuming an additional choice is listed. The Pool lotteries for the 2014- 2015 school year will be held by: Pool A - Friday, October 18, 2013 Pool B - Friday, December 13, 2013 Pool C - Friday, February 7, 2014

What priorities affect the lottery process? The St. Louis Magnet Schools par- be considered for placement in will be considered for placement applications for neighborhood ticipate in the area-wide deseg- the high school requested. after all Pool B applicants. No priority consideration received regation program and have a goal sibling priority applicants will be in Pool C periods will be consid- of being racially integrated. 2nd Priority considered after the Pool C appli- ered for placement after all Pool Through the lottery system, cation period closes. B applicants. No neighborhood Sibling — Brothers and sisters of all applications have equal priority applicants will be consid- magnet school students who live weight within various categories 3rd Priority ered after the Pool C application at the same address and share required to maintain racially inte- period closes. at least one biological or legal Neighborhood — City students grated schools. They are: parent have priority placement in living within the “walk-to-school” 4th Priority the same magnet school building boundaries set by the district 1st Priority as their sibling. There is no guar- transportation department can St. Louis City and St. Louis Continuity — Students currently antee, however, that siblings will apply for neighborhood place- County applicants — These enrolled in magnet schools who be placed together. Applications ment. There is no guarantee students are placed in magnet are graduating to the next school for sibling priority consideration that all neighborhood applicants schools through the lottery after level (such as elementary school received in Pool B periods will be will be placed. Applications for other pool placements are made. to middle school) are guaran- considered for placement after all neighborhood priority consider- City and county residents have teed a seat in a magnet school. Pool A applicants of all priorities ation received in Pool B periods equal priority for magnet school Students matriculating from mid- are considered, and all applica- will be considered for placement placement. dle school to high school must tions for sibling priority consider- after all Pool A applicants of all meet school eligibility criteria to ation received in Pool C periods priorities are considered, and all

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How do I know which When is the Magnet be assigned to his or her neigh- School will be automatically magnet school is the School Lottery? borhood school. County families assigned to Gateway Math & should notify the VICC office in Science Prep. # ( Work best fit for my child? The Pool lotteries for the 2014- writing. th Only you can decide. Consider 2015 school year will be held by: Students graduating out of 5 grade from Humboldt Academy your child’s interests and abili- Pool A - Friday, October 18, 2013

of Higher Learning will automati- Race: Applicant’s Please Indicate ONE CODE ONLY SELECT ❏ B ❏ W American* Black/African ❏ H Hispanic/Latino Caucasian White ❏ A ❏ I Islander Pacific or Asian ❏ Alaskan American or Native ❏ - Black* Biracial eligible not are these races of residents *County - Non-Black Biracial ties, and learn about the school Pool B - Friday, December 13, 2013 What if my child is not 2014 graDe Sept. cally be assigned to Busch Middle options available to you. Look on Pool C - Friday, February 7, 2014 chosen through the our website at www.slps.org for lottery? School of Character. choice Second Date information regarding schedul- Students graduating from 5th What are my child’s Your child’s name is placed on a ing of school based open house waiting list. If additional spaces grade at Dewey International Magnet and Choice High Schools (9–12) High and Choice Magnet chances of being STEM # Gateway Studies # Soldan International only) and 10 applicants (9 & Classical Academic # Metro only) and 10 applicants 144 (9 @ Southwest ROTC Junior Naval ^# Cleveland only) and 10 applicants Arts (9 Visual & Performing # Central Academy Leadership Classical # McKinley (9–10) and Bioscience Medicine School of # Collegiate the Future School of # Carnahan Academy C. Miller # Clyde Academy Law # Northwest events. If you wish, contact the become available during the Studies will automatically be school for a personal tour. The accepted to a magnet assigned to Compton/Drew school? school year, you will be notified. school staff will be happy to Applications do not carry over Investigative Learning Center. answer questions you may have Acceptance rates vary from year from year to year. Parents wishing to apply to mag-

about their specific programs. to year; there are typically more 305 323 net schools other than those applicants than available spaces. We’re hosting two Magnet assigned are free to do so, but the Usually about one-third of city What if my child is not Birth of Date Recruitment Fairs. The first one applications will be considered for applicants and about one-half of accepted to his or her is for 7th and 8th grade students placement under the Pool System county applicants are accepted. first choice? and is called High School Here I implemented as well as the priori- If you listed more than one choice Come Night, and will be held from ties within those pools. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, on your application, and your child How will I find out if my All 8th to 9th grade students must September 5 at the Compton/ is accepted to his or her second child is accepted? apply to be considered for place- Drew Investigative Learning choice, that school is the school

Placement Notifications will be ment to a magnet or choice high or Center, 5130 Oakland, 63110, right he or she will be eligible to attend

emailed or mailed by: school, and criteria must be met Zip State Father’s Name Name Father’s next door to the St. Louis Science for the 2014-2015 school year. His received All applications timeline. pool application three the new of an explanation for the guide 4 in See Page Please Read: will be applicants Pool All current priorities. within placement equal consideration, given are Period Application in a Pool will this application of Submission Pool. the next in and placing applicants reviewing to prior placement for considered Be NOT WILL APPLICATIONS INCOMPLeTe year. school the 2014-2015 for submitted application previous any override PROCeSSeD. to be eligible for placement. Center. The second event will be Pool A - Friday, October 25, 2013 or her name will NOT automati- Email Father’s

Pool B - Friday, December 20, 2013 cally go on a waiting list for your Schools (6–8) Middle Magnet Character School of Busch Academy Junior Classical #McKinley Prep & Science Math Gateway Learning Investigative Compton/Drew 313 Arts Visual & Performing Lane Carr 339 307 for elementary and middle school ❏ No Magnet Sibling Attends Magnet Attends Sibling students from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Pool C - Friday, February 14, 2014 first choice. My child attends a September 24 at the Magic House, In addition, the placement pro- If you are still interested in being magnet school, but

516 S. Kirkwood Road, 63122. gram used will be available for considered for your first choice wants to transfer to a ❏ No 473 601

different magnet school Middle Admission to both events is free. parents to access and view their school, you must re-submit a new Residence of School District

student’s application information, application to go on that school’s next year. What do I do? Contact Emergency waiting list. Must I list more than if they have applied online and You must submit a new applica- ) one school choice on my set up an account. Other families tion and be accepted through the application? may learn the results by calling Once my child is lottery. Your child will keep a spot the Recruitment and Counseling in his or her current school until (1) No. You may list up to two schools. accepted, do I need to Center at 314.633.5200. and he or she is accepted into the new

reapply each year? ❏ No ) If there is only one school that City county families may call the VICC school and (2) you’ve completed Work # ( Work interests you and your child, you No. Once your child is accepted, ❏ No office at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012. and returned the enrollment ACCePT. WILL YOU CHOICeS SeLeCT ONLY CHOICeS. TWO LIST TO NeeD DO NOT YOU may limit your application to that you do not have to reapply each First choice choice First paperwork. Montessori Washington school. Please DO NOT list choices year, presuming he or she will be n What do I do after my for schools that you are not willing continuing at the same magnet First (P4-5) (P4-5) Studies International Dewey (P3-5) Learning Investigative Mullanphy (P3-5) 559 447 (P4-5) Ames Visual & Arts Performing (P4-5) Visual Shaw & Arts Performing 425 578 to accept. child is accepted? school and continues to meet (P4-5) Elementary Gateway The school your child is accepted eligibility criteria. How will I know you into will contact you about an open Students graduating from 5th house for newly accepted students grade at Washington Montessori received my application? 518 593 that will be held prior to the end of

We will email or mail you a receipt the 2013-2014 school year. Check ( Phone Number Emergency verifying that we have received 4* Age = Preschool 3* P4 Age = Preschool *P3 = Kindergarten K www.slps.org for details. your application. Please review it carefully to ensure all information is correct. If you do not receive a What if I change my Have a question you need answered? 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015 2014-2015 School Year receipt within 10 days of submit- mind after my child is No Sibling of Name ❏ Last Last City families can email [email protected]. ) ting your application, city families accepted? City families return to: St. Louis Public Schools, Recruitment & Counseling Center, 801 N. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63101 (314.633.5200, FAX: 314.633.5230) FAX: MO 63101 (314.633.5200, Louis, St. 801 N. 11th St., Center, & Counseling Schools, Recruitment Public Louis St. to: return families City Yes Yes should contact the recruitment City families should inform the County families can email [email protected]. ❏ office at 314.633.5200, and Recruitment and Counseling county families should call VICC at Center in writing. If you reject MAGNET AND CHOICE SCHOOL APPLICATION ❏ No

314.721.8422, ext. 3012. the acceptance, your child will Application School and Choice Magnet Stix Early Childhood Early Stix Roe Childhood at Wilkinson Early 603 n n

6 2014–2015 St. Louis Magnet Schools School Desired

(3-5) (3-5) Learning Higher of Academy Humboldt 496 Magnet elementary Schools elementary Magnet (K-8) Blow at Academy Lyon Instruction ed (P4-5) Gift of Academy # Mallinckrodt (CJA) (P4-5) Academy Junior Classical 524 # Kennard (P3-2) (P3-2) 503 Check here i you wish twins to be treated as one placement at the same school. Separate applications are required. are applications the same school. Separate at as one placement treated be to twins wish you i here Check Mother’s Email Email Mother’s Name Student’s Please print Address Street ( Phone Number Home be child must the other one child, or sibling consideration receive To the same household. in and reside in common parent adoptive or one biological who have as children de ined are Siblings is consideration Sibling orm. this application on choice the irst as be listed school must that and year, the coming school or that in continue to and be scheduled choice the school o in enrolled 1, 2014) (February period closes. the Pool C application er a placement priority or will be considered sibling applicants No one school only. to extended ❏ is not transportation admission. n Bus for be eligible to be met must on page 4. # Requirements requirements See eligibility be met. must entry and kindergarten preschool for 1 August before eligibility Age * is 42 inches. size waist maximum The entry. for requirements and uniform-fit weight meet must this school. Students in remain to be met must ^ School standards students. accepted three-year-old for available are students County Louis St. students. City Louis St. to available are programs Preschool Note: placement. for qualify to experience ROTC previous have must Cleveland at the 11th and 12th grade for Applicants 12. Grade through Kindergarten attend to eligible Name Mother’s submitting that I understand school district. the new to will be sent records student enrolled, once that I do understand this application. o the processing complete to needed in ormation any release to child is attending school my the current to permission I give I also is a Class B misdemeanor. this application on in ormation disciplinary alse providing I understand in ormation. residency alse I provide child i my educating o the cost pay to be required I may that and misdemeanor, A is a Class in ormation residency alse incor- and/or schools selected birth date, as grade, (such this application me on made by errors or responsible is not Public Schools Louis the Saint that I understand ed programs. the gi or eligibility determine to in order tested be to child my permission or give application.) year school rect Signature Parent’s SAFE SCHOOLS: Has your child been expelled from any school or school district for violation of school board policies relating to weapons, alcohol, drugs or for willful infliction of injury to another another to injury of willful infliction for drugs or alcohol, weapons, to policies relating school board of violation for school district school or any from child been expelled your SCHOOLS: Has SAFE ❏ Yes person? SPECIAL EDUCATION: Is your child in the First Steps Program? (preschool only) only) (preschool Program? Steps the First child in your ❏ Yes Is EDUCATION: SPECIAL Has your child been referred for a special education evaluation or evaluated by the current or previous school district? school district? previous or the current by evaluated or ❏ Yes evaluation a special education for child been referred your Has services? related and/or services special education child receive your ❏ Yes Does time? the than 60% of more for class the regular outside ❏ Yes services special education child receive your Does specifying placement. (IEP) Program Education the Individual upon is contingent Placement classroom. a special education to admission for be eligible to be met must Requirements Current School Current Consideration? Sibling Please Read: See Page 4 in the guide for an explanation of the new three pool application timeline. All applications received MagnetMAGNET and AND ChoiceCHOICE SCHOOLSchool APPLICATION Application in a Pool Application Period are given equal consideration, within placement priorities. All current Pool applicants will be considered for placement prior to reviewing and placing applicants in the next Pool. Submission of this application will override any previous application submitted for the 2014-2015 school year. INCOMPLeTe APPLICATIONS WILL NOT Be 2014-20152012-2013 SCHOOLSchool YEAR Year PROCeSSeD.

Student’s Name Date of Birth Sex Please print Last First Middle

Address Street City State Zip Please Indicate Applicant’s Race: Home Phone Number ( ) Emergency Phone Number ( ) Emergency Contact SELECT ONLY ONE CODE

❏ B Black/African American* Current School School District of Residence ❏ W White Caucasian ❏ H Hispanic/Latino Sibling Consideration? ❏ Yes ❏ No Name of Sibling Magnet Sibling Attends ❏ A Asian or Pacific Islander Siblings are de ined as children who have one biological or adoptive parent in common and reside in the same household. To receive sibling consideration or one child, the other child must be ❏ I Native American or Alaskan enrolled in the school o choice and be scheduled to continue in that school or the coming year, and that school must be listed as the irst choice on this application orm. Sibling consideration is ❏ extended to one school only. No sibling applicants will be considered or priority placement a er the Pool C application period closes. (February 1, 2014) Biracial - Black* ❏ Biracial - Non-Black ❏ Check here i you wish twins to be treated as one placement at the same school. Separate applications are required. *County residents of these races are not eligible SAFE SCHOOLS: Has your child been expelled from any school or school district for violation of school board policies relating to weapons, alcohol, drugs or for willful infliction of injury to another person? ❏ Yes ❏ No

SPECIAL EDUCATION: Is your child in the First Steps Program? (preschool only) ❏ Yes ❏ No Has your child been referred for a special education evaluation or evaluated by the current or previous school district? ❏ Yes ❏ No graDe Sept. 2014 Does your child receive special education services and/or related services? ❏ Yes ❏ No Does your child receive special education services outside the regular class for more than 60% of the time? ❏ Yes ❏ No Requirements must be met to be eligible for admission to a special education classroom. Placement is contingent upon the Individual Education Program (IEP) specifying placement.

YOU DO NOT NeeD TO LIST TWO CHOICeS. ONLY SeLeCT CHOICeS YOU WILL ACCePT.

School Desired or First choice Second choice

Magnet elementary Schools K = Kindergarten *P3 = Preschool Age 3* P4 = Preschool Age 4* Magnet Middle Schools (6–8) Magnet and Choice High Schools (9–12)

(K-8) Lyon Academy at Blow 518 (P4-5) Gateway Elementary 473 Busch School of Character 305 # Gateway STEM 111 (P4-5) # Mallinckrodt Academy of Gift ed Instruction 524 (P4-5) Dewey International Studies 447 #McKinley Classical Junior Academy 313 # Soldan International Studies 173 (P4-5) # Kennard Classical Junior Academy (CJA) 503 (P3-5) Mullanphy Investigative Learning 559 Gateway Math & Science Prep 323 # Metro Academic & Classical (9 and 10 applicants only) 156 (P3-2) n Stix Early Childhood 593 (P3-5) n Washington Montessori 601 Compton/Drew Investigative Learning 339 ^# Cleveland Naval Junior ROTC @ Southwest (9 and 10 applicants only) 144 (P3-2) n Wilkinson Early Childhood at Roe 603 (P4-5) Ames Visual & Performing Arts 425 Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts 307 # Central Visual & Performing Arts (9 and 10 applicants only) 186 (3-5) Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning 496 (P4-5) Shaw Visual & Performing Arts 578 # McKinley Classical Leadership Academy 157 # Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (9–10) 100

* Age eligibility before August 1 for preschool and kindergarten entry must be met. See eligibility requirements on page 4. # Requirements must be met to be eligible for admission. n Bus transportation is not # Carnahan School of the Future 193 available for three-year-old accepted students. ^ School standards must be met to remain in this school. Students must meet weight and uniform-fit requirements for entry. The maximum waist size is 42 inches. # Clyde C. Miller Academy 117 Applicants for the 11th and 12th grade at Cleveland must have previous ROTC experience to qualify for placement. Note: Preschool programs are available to St. Louis City students. St. Louis County students are eligible to attend Kindergarten through Grade 12. # Northwest Law Academy 194

Mother’s Name Work # ( ) Father’s Name Work # ( )

Mother’s Email Father’s Email

I give permission to the current school my child is attending to release any in ormation needed to complete the processing o this application. I do understand that once enrolled, student records will be sent to the new school district. I understand that submitting alse residency in ormation is a Class A misdemeanor, and that I may be required to pay the cost o educating my child i I provide alse residency in ormation. I understand providing alse disciplinary in ormation on this application is a Class B misdemeanor. I also give permission or my child to be tested in order to determine eligibility or the gi ed programs. I understand that the Saint Louis Public Schools is not responsible or errors made by me on this application (such as grade, birth date, schools selected and/or incor- rect school year application.)

Parent’s Signature Date

City families return to: St. Louis Public Schools, Recruitment & Counseling Center, 801 N. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63101 (314.633.5200, FAX: 314.633.5230) SlPS Saint Louis Public Schools 801 N. 11th Street St. Louis, MO 63101

Magnet Early Childhood & Elementary Schools Questions? (Grades PS-5 except as noted) Specialty If you have additional questions about the application and placement Lyon Academy at Blow (K–8) General Academics 516 Loughborough Ave. 63111 • 314.353.1349 process, city families should call the Recruitment and Counseling Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction Gifted PS-4 Center at 314.633.5200. County families should call the Voluntary 6020 Pernod Ave. 63139 • 314.352.9212 General Academics 5th Grade Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC) at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012. Washington Montessori General Academics 1130 N. Euclid 63113 • 314.361.0432 Gifted Enrichment Available For school related questions, please call the magnet school directly. Stix Early Childhood Center (PS–2) Early Childhood Education 647 Tower Grove Ave. 63110 • 314.533.0874 Gifted Enrichment Available Wilkinson Early Childhood Center@ Roe (PS–2) Early Childhood Education Important Dates and Deadlines 1921 Prather 63139 • 314.645.1202 Gifted Enrichment Available Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning (3-5) General Academics Open House at all magnet schools 2516 South 9th St. 63104 • 314.932.5720 Dates and hours to be determined by individual magnet and choice schools. Gateway Elementary Math-Science-Technology #4 Gateway Drive 63106 • 314.241.8255 Check District website at www.slps.org for dates and times. Mullanphy Investigative Learning Center Math-Science-Technology 4221 Shaw Blvd. 63110 • 314.772.0994 Gifted Enrichment Available Magnet Recruitment Fairs Dewey International Studies International Studies 6746 Clayton Ave. 63139 • 314.645.4845 Gifted Enrichment Available Thursday, September 5, 2013 Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Shaw Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 5329 Columbia Ave. 63139 • 314.776.5091 Gifted Enrichment Available High School Magnet School Ames Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts 2900 Hadley Ave. 63107 • 314.241.7165 Gifted Enrichment Available Here I Come Night Recruitment Fair Kennard Classical Junior Academy Gifted Education for 7th and 8th for Elementary and Middle 5031 Potomac Ave. 63139 • 314.353.8875 Grade Students School Students Note: Preschool programs are only available to St. Louis City students. St. Louis County students are eligible to attend Kindergarten through Grade 12. Compton/Drew Investigative Emerson Education Center Learning Center The Magic House Magnet Middle Schools 5130 Oakland 63110 516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122 (Grades 6-8) Specialty Free Admission Busch Middle School of Character General Academics 5910 Clifton Ave. 63109 • 314.352.1043 McKinley Classical Junior Academy Gifted Education Pool A Application Pool B Application Pool C Application 2156 Russell Blvd. 63104 • 314.773.0027 Period Period Period Gateway Math & Science Prep Math-Science-Technology 1200 N. Jefferson Ave. 63106 • 314.241.2295 September 1, 2013 October 27, 2013 through December 22, 2013 Compton/Drew Investigative Learning Center Math-Science-Technology through October 12, 2013 December 7, 2013 through February 1, 2014 5130 Oakland Ave. 63110 • 314.652.9282 Placement Lottery: Placement Lottery: Placement Lottery: Carr Lane Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts Friday October 18, 2013 Friday December 13, 2013 Friday, February 7, 2014 1004 N. Jefferson Ave. 63106 • 314.231.0413 Gifted Enrichment Available Placement notifications Placement notifications Placement notifications Magnet High Schools sent prior to October sent prior to December sent prior to February 25, 2013 20, 2013 14, 2014 (Grades 9-12, except as noted) Specialty NEW! Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (9–10) Pre-College Curricula 450 Des Peres Ave. 63112 • 314.345.4531 McKinley Classical Leadership Academy Gifted Education Open house for newly accepted students and families 2156 Russell Blvd. 63104 • 314.773.0027 Dates and hours to be determined by individual Magnet and Choice Metro Academic and Classical High School General Academics schools. Check www.slps.org for details. 4015 McPherson Ave. 63108 • 314.534.3894 Gateway STEM Math-Science-Technology 5101 McRee Ave. 63110 • 314.776.3300 Soldan International Studies International Studies 918 Union Ave. 63108 • 314.367.9222 Applications for the 2014-2015 school year will NOT be Cleveland Naval Junior ROTC @ Southwest Military accepted after Friday May 23, 2014. 4939 Kemper 63139 • 314.776.1301 Central Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts 3125 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 63139 • 314.771.2772