making each child feel unique early college magnet at barren county high school
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Making each child feel unique
Early College Magnet
at
Barren County High School
Barren County High Schoolhas seen tremendous success…
• National ranking ACT/Plan scores • One of the largest dual credit programs
in state• Nationally known AP Program• Advance Kentucky inaugural member• All AYP goals met • Million dollar scholarship classes• The next level -
“Making each child
feel unique”
What is a Magnet School?
“Making each child
feel unique”
A magnet school is meant to attract students who are serious about their learning and desire to take their overall academic experience to a higher level.
Mission Statement
The Early College Magnet at Barren County High School commits to offering an accelerated curriculum that develops future leaders and supports their passion for learning.
“Making each child
feel unique”
Magnet Information• School within-a-school• Three-year program• Early college preparation and
acceleration• Magnet classes integrated into BCHS
instructional space• Actively involved in athletics, fine arts,
other extracurricular clubs & organizations
“Making each child
feel unique”
Magnet Schools are typically selective, will this one be?
Yes
•Course work•GPA•Leadership Activities•Teacher Evaluations•Potential for Growth•Desire to excel
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feel unique”
Admissions• Blind Application process
– Print or online• Eligibility (eligible to attend BCHS,
current BCHS 9th grader or transfer from outside of Barren District)
• Academic Criteria– Explore, ACT scores– Courses taken– GPA
• Course Planning
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feel unique”
Can students be dismissed from the program?
YES
•Contract of expectations signed by parents/students
•Those dismissed will return to the regular program of studies at BCHS
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feel unique”
Student Contract• Students must take a minimum of 4 Advanced
Placement courses (dual credit is also highly encouraged)
• Students must make 3.0 to maintain “good standing”
• Two or more D’s or one F = dismissal• Academic Probation
– Conference with parents and student to develop remedial plan
– If successful, “good standing” returned– If not, student dismissed from program
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feel unique”
Will this program be difficult?YES
•BC Magnet is meant for serious students•Supports are in place for those who are active in extracurricular and/or have demanding home/work responsibilities•Program is designed to be demanding but rewarding
“Making each child
feel unique”
What will a student gain from this?
•True college experience• Depth of knowledge• Rigor of course work• Time Management• Use of resources• College going culture• Expectations of 2nd/3rd level
college course
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feel unique”
Benefits•Building a new tradition•Reputation of “magnet” excellence•Individual guidance•Increased scholarship potential•Increased recognition•Increased post-secondary opportunities
“Making each child
feel unique”
AP & Dual Credit
Classes
APCalculusStatisticsLiteratureLanguage
BiologyChemistry
World HistoryU S History
FrenchSpanish
Studio Art
Dual CreditEDU 250
Math 116
Math 110
Math 109
Speech 145
Physics 171
Psychology
Sociology
Chemistry 105-106
Chemistry 107-108
CFS 111Note: “We expect to add new offerings each year”
“Making each child
feel unique”
BC Magnet Students . . .Passionate about Learning
Motivated
Curious
Determined
Independent
Self-disciplined
“Making each child
feel unique”