The Center for Advanced The Center for Advanced Studies at Wheeler High Studies at Wheeler High

SchoolSchool

Redefining Twenty-first Century EducationRedefining Twenty-first Century Education

365 students from365 students from 45 different schools45 different schoolspresently enrolledpresently enrolled

Areas of EmphasisAreas of Emphasis

The Center for Advanced Studies The Center for Advanced Studies at Wheeler High Schoolat Wheeler High School

Forensics ScienceForensics ScienceEngineering and RoboticsEngineering and Robotics

Medical BiotechnologyMedical Biotechnology

Information & Communication Information & Communication TechnologiesTechnologies

Advanced MathematicsAdvanced Mathematics

What is The Center for Advanced Studies What is The Center for Advanced Studies and what does it offer ?and what does it offer ?

• A unique, specialized math, science, & technology A unique, specialized math, science, & technology magnet program for academically advanced Cobb magnet program for academically advanced Cobb County eighth grade studentsCounty eighth grade students

• A research-based, technology-enriched, college prep A research-based, technology-enriched, college prep program in state-of-the-art facilitiesprogram in state-of-the-art facilities

• An accelerated and advanced curriculum far beyond An accelerated and advanced curriculum far beyond the traditional high school curriculumthe traditional high school curriculum

• ““Real world” internship opportunities in senior year Real world” internship opportunities in senior year with Center partnerswith Center partners

What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies

Rigorous and advanced coursework enhances post-Rigorous and advanced coursework enhances post-secondary preparation and appeals to top universitiessecondary preparation and appeals to top universities

What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies

Individual academic advisements personalize a Individual academic advisements personalize a program tailored to student’s strengthsprogram tailored to student’s strengths

What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies

Technology integration and preparation enhances the Technology integration and preparation enhances the student’s technological skill level preparing them for student’s technological skill level preparing them for today’s worldtoday’s world

What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies

Internships give students a chance to explore post-Internships give students a chance to explore post-secondary and future career opportunities and secondary and future career opportunities and establish contacts in their fields of interest.establish contacts in their fields of interest.

What are the advantages of the CenterWhat are the advantages of the Centerfor Advanced Studiesfor Advanced Studies

Membership in a nationally renowned consortium of Membership in a nationally renowned consortium of top magnet schools and universities (NCSSSMST).top magnet schools and universities (NCSSSMST).

154 Females – 42.2%154 Females – 42.2% 211 Males – 57.8%211 Males – 57.8% 200 Out-of-District Students – 54.8%200 Out-of-District Students – 54.8% 165 In-District Students – 45.2%165 In-District Students – 45.2%

White - 66.8%White - 66.8%Asian - 18.9%Asian - 18.9%African-American - 10.5%African-American - 10.5%Hispanic - 1.9%Hispanic - 1.9%Multiracial – 1.9Multiracial – 1.9

365 Students Presently Enrolled from 45 Different Schools Students Presently Enrolled from 45 Different Schools

The Center’s ProfileThe Center’s Profile

Class of 2004 Average SAT =Class of 2004 Average SAT = 13221322

5 Specialized technology-based science labs5 Specialized technology-based science labs

3 State-of-the-art math laptop labs/classrooms3 State-of-the-art math laptop labs/classrooms

4 State-of-the-art technology labs 4 State-of-the-art technology labs

Distance learning/video conferencing capabilitiesDistance learning/video conferencing capabilities

Science research labScience research lab

Advanced Physics/Robotics Lab & WorkshopAdvanced Physics/Robotics Lab & Workshop

Drafting/CAD LabDrafting/CAD Lab

Electronics/Telecommunications LabElectronics/Telecommunications Lab

Networking/Computer Service labNetworking/Computer Service lab

Fully networked/internet student workstations in all roomsFully networked/internet student workstations in all rooms

Center Facilities and Related LabsCenter Facilities and Related Labs

What makes the Center different than What makes the Center different than traditional high school programs?traditional high school programs?

Depth and breath of math, science, technology Depth and breath of math, science, technology curriculum far exceeds traditional programs.curriculum far exceeds traditional programs.

Specialized courses developed specifically for the Specialized courses developed specifically for the magnet programmagnet program

Heavy integration of technology into magnet Heavy integration of technology into magnet courses.courses.

Senior Scientific Internship/Research program.Senior Scientific Internship/Research program.Students can still go into depth in other subject Students can still go into depth in other subject

areas.areas.

Science/Math Sequence ComparisonScience/Math Sequence Comparison

TraditionalTraditional Magnet Magnet99thth Phys Science Phys Science oror Biology Biology Biology Biology andand Chemistry Chemistry Algebra I or GeometryAlgebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra IIGeometry or Algebra II

1010thth Biology Biology oror Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics andand Chem II, Physics II, Chem II, Physics II, or Forensics/Biochemistryor Forensics/Biochemistry

Geometry or Algebra IIGeometry or Algebra II Algebra II, Analysis or Adv Alg/TrigAlgebra II, Analysis or Adv Alg/Trig

1111thth Chemistry Chemistry oror Physics Physics AP Science(s) AP Science(s) andand Post AP Science Post AP Science

Algebra II, Analysis Algebra II, Analysis Analysis, Honors Calculus or AP Analysis, Honors Calculus or AP or Adv Alg/Trig or Adv Alg/Trig Calculus AB/BCCalculus AB/BC

1212thth AP Science ElectiveAP Science Elective Advanced Scientific Internship Advanced Scientific Internship andand Advanced Scientific Research Advanced Scientific Research

AP CalculusAP Calculus Multivariable CalculusMultivariable Calculus

Euclidian GeometryEuclidian Geometry Algebra IIAlgebra II Advanced Algebra & Advanced Algebra &

TrigonometryTrigonometry Honors AnalysisHonors Analysis AP StatisticsAP Statistics AP Calculus AB and/or BCAP Calculus AB and/or BC AP Calculus BCAP Calculus BC Non-AP CalculusNon-AP Calculus

Science & Math OfferingsScience & Math Offerings

Multivariable CalculusMultivariable Calculus Math ModelingMath Modeling Magnet Physics II (Engineering)Magnet Physics II (Engineering) Magnet Forensics/BiochemistryMagnet Forensics/Biochemistry Magnet Chemistry IIMagnet Chemistry II

Unique Magnet CoursesUnique Magnet Courses

Biology Biology ChemistryChemistryPhysicsPhysicsAnatomy/PhysiologyAnatomy/PhysiologyAP BiologyAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP ChemistryAP Physics B and/or CAP Physics B and/or CEarth Science/EcologyEarth Science/EcologyAstronomyAstronomyZoologyZoology

Traditional High School Traditional High School Math/Science OfferingsMath/Science Offerings

Advanced Genetics/DNA ResearchAdvanced Genetics/DNA Research Advanced Physics & RoboticsAdvanced Physics & Robotics Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering Advanced Scientific ResearchAdvanced Scientific Research Advanced Scientific InternshipAdvanced Scientific Internship

Core CurriculumCore Curriculum9th & 10th Grades9th & 10th Grades

Magnet freshmen and sophomores take a core Magnet freshmen and sophomores take a core curriculum in science, math, & technology. Students curriculum in science, math, & technology. Students double in science both years.double in science both years.

All other courses are taken in the Wheeler mainstream All other courses are taken in the Wheeler mainstream (normally honors classes).(normally honors classes).

Magnet students may choose up to 3 electives per yearMagnet students may choose up to 3 electives per year

Core CurriculumCore Curriculum9th & 10th Grades9th & 10th Grades

1010thth Grade GradeMagnet Physics &Magnet Physics &

Biochemistry, Chem II,Biochemistry, Chem II,or Engineering Physicsor Engineering Physics

Magnet MathMagnet MathTechnology ElectiveTechnology Elective

99thth Grade GradeMagnetMagnet

Biology and ChemistryBiology and ChemistryMagnet MathMagnet Math

Magnet FoundationsMagnet Foundations

All other academicAll other academicclasses are classes are

taken in the Wheeler taken in the Wheeler mainstreammainstream

TechnologyTechnologyIntegrationIntegration

AdvancedAdvancedMathMath

AP Calculus or HonorsAP Calculus or HonorsCalculus and Calculus and

Specialized ElectivesSpecialized Electives

ConcentrationConcentration1111thth & 12 & 12thth Grades Grades

MedicalMedicalBiotechnology orBiotechnology or

EngineeringEngineeringAP Science(s), DNA/Genetics,AP Science(s), DNA/Genetics,

Robotics, and/or Robotics, and/or Chemistry EngineeringChemistry Engineering

The Center for Advanced Studies Four-Year Magnet Science Sequence

10th GradeMagnet PhysicsFall if taking Physics II

10th GradeChoice of one

Magnet Biochemistry

10th Grade - Fall or Spring

Chemistry II

Algebra II Prerequisite

Physics II

or Concurrent Algebra II Prerequisite

11th Grade - SpringGenetics/DNA

Adv Physics/Robotics11th Grade - Spring

11th GradeChoice of one

Chemical Engineering11th Grade - Spring

9th Grade

9th GradeMagnet Biology

9th Grade - Fall or Spring

Magnet Chemistry9th Grade - Fall or Spring

11th GradeChoice of one or two

AP Chemistry11th Grade Fall

AP Physics B or C11th Grade - Fall

AP Biology11th Grade - Fall

Magnet ScientificInternship & Research

12th Grade - Fall or Spring

1212thth Grade Grade

Computer Programming ( C++, Visual Basic, Java, AP Computer Programming ( C++, Visual Basic, Java, AP Computer Science)Computer Science)

Digital Media (Website,Videography, Flash, 3D Animation)Digital Media (Website,Videography, Flash, 3D Animation) NetworkingNetworking Computer Support & ServicesComputer Support & Services ElectronicsElectronics TelecommunicationsTelecommunications Journalism – Electronic PublishingJournalism – Electronic Publishing Broadcast and Video ProductionBroadcast and Video Production Theatre TechnologyTheatre Technology Business, Marketing, & Information TechnologyBusiness, Marketing, & Information Technology Drafting/CADDrafting/CAD

Career/Technology OfferingsCareer/Technology Offerings

Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular ActivitiesAll students are eligible and encouraged to All students are eligible and encouraged to

participate in extra-curricular activities such as:participate in extra-curricular activities such as:

Band Band OrchestraOrchestraChorusChorusDramaDramaAthleticsAthleticsStudent CouncilStudent CouncilScience BowlScience Bowl Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the MindDebate TeamDebate TeamMath TeamMath TeamJournalismJournalism

Language ClubsLanguage ClubsScience OlympiadScience OlympiadAcademic BowlAcademic BowlFBLAFBLALeadership ClubLeadership ClubHabitat for HumanityHabitat for HumanityKey ClubKey ClubJunior CivitansJunior CivitansFCAFCAEnvironmental ClubEnvironmental ClubRoboticsRobotics

2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Rookie All-Star Award2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Rookie All-Star Award2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Johnson & Johnson Sportsmanship Award2003 FIRST Peachtree Regional Johnson & Johnson Sportsmanship Award2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Champions2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Champions2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Chairman’s Award2004 FIRST Peachtree Regional Chairman’s Award2004 FIRST National Chairman’s Award Honorable Mention2004 FIRST National Chairman’s Award Honorable Mention2004 BEST State Runner-up – Championships – Sat, Nov 20 –Auburn University2004 BEST State Runner-up – Championships – Sat, Nov 20 –Auburn University

The Senior The Senior ExperienceExperience

Internship Internship ProgramProgram

SAIC Engineering SAIC Engineering

Foxdale Equine Veterinary Services Foxdale Equine Veterinary Services

Georgia Tech Research Institute Georgia Tech Research Institute

Dr. David Kurtzman D.D.S – General DentistryDr. David Kurtzman D.D.S – General Dentistry

Dr. Harold Enoch - OrthodonticsDr. Harold Enoch - Orthodontics

Georgia Tech Biology DepartmentGeorgia Tech Biology Department

GE Power Systems Energy Services Tech GE Power Systems Energy Services Tech

Dr. Ted Monitz – CardiologyDr. Ted Monitz – Cardiology

Velocity Sports Velocity Sports

Powers Ferry Animal Hospital Powers Ferry Animal Hospital

Moreland Altoballi, Inc - ArchitectureMoreland Altoballi, Inc - Architecture

Medical Legal Art – Medical IllustrationMedical Legal Art – Medical Illustration

Walgreen’s Pharmacy Walgreen’s Pharmacy

Kaiser Permanente – AIDS Research Kaiser Permanente – AIDS Research

Baudry Architectural, Inc. Baudry Architectural, Inc.

Kroger Pharmacy Kroger Pharmacy

East Valley Elementary School – Science EducationEast Valley Elementary School – Science Education

Dr. Gerden – DermatologyDr. Gerden – Dermatology

Georgia Tech Physics DepartmentGeorgia Tech Physics Department

Georgia Tech Emory Center – BioengineeringGeorgia Tech Emory Center – Bioengineering

Piedmont HospitalPiedmont Hospital

Center Internship PartnersCenter Internship Partners

Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech Research InstituteGeorgia Tech Research Institute

NASANASA

Auburn UniversityAuburn University

Mercer UniversityMercer University

Southern Polytechnic UniversitySouthern Polytechnic University

NIDA CorporationNIDA Corporation

Centers for Disease ControlCenters for Disease Control

National Parks ServiceNational Parks Service

Adopt a StreamAdopt a Stream

Institutional and Industry PartnersInstitutional and Industry Partners

Eighth grade students residing in the Cobb County School Eighth grade students residing in the Cobb County School

District are eligible to apply for freshman admission District are eligible to apply for freshman admission Students must complete Algebra I prior to freshman year.Students must complete Algebra I prior to freshman year.

We anticipate offering a summer online Algebra I course for We anticipate offering a summer online Algebra I course for

accepted students who are lacking this requirementaccepted students who are lacking this requirement

Center Admissions InformationCenter Admissions Information

Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:Middle school math & science gradesMiddle school math & science gradesOther middle school gradesOther middle school grades7th grade standardized test scores7th grade standardized test scoresTeacher Recommendations Teacher Recommendations Admissions exam scoresAdmissions exam scoresWritten communication skillsWritten communication skills

Important DatesImportant DatesFriday, December 3, 2004Friday, December 3, 2004 Application DeadlineApplication Deadline

Saturday, January 29, 2005Saturday, January 29, 2005 Admissions TestingAdmissions Testing

Early March 2005Early March 2005 Admissions NotificationAdmissions Notification

Late March 2005Late March 2005 Student/Parent OrientationStudent/Parent Orientation

Mid April 2005Mid April 2005 AdvisementAdvisement

August 2005August 2005 2004-2005 School Begins2004-2005 School Begins