2011-2012GUIDETO
MagnetSchools
MagnetOffice@FamilyApplicationCenter
700MarshRoad
Charlotte,NC28209
Phone:980-343-5030
Fax:980-343-5469
www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets
Incompliancewithfederallaw,Charlotte-MecklenburgSchoolsadministersalleducationprograms,employmentactivitiesandadmissions
withoutdiscriminationagainstanypersononthebasisofgender,race,color,religion,nationalorigin,ageordisability.
Unique Learning Opportunities
Learning Immersion/Talent Development (LI/TD) • Traditional
International Baccalaureate
Visual and Performing Arts • Technology
Montessori • Leadership & Global Studies • World Languages
Military and Global Leadership
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
R E A C H F U R T H E R . Global competitiveness starts here.
CMS is committed to increasing educational opportunities for
students. Magnet programs are theme- based and designed to
oer a unique educational environment promoting students’
abilities, interests, and talents. Researchers have noted that
magnet programs promote innovation in teaching and
learning, increase parental involvement, foster greater student
engagement, and encourage diverse student bodies that,
when added together, can lead to higher student achievement.
CMS magnet schools provide opportunities for your child to
develop his or special interests and talents while still receiving a
solid foundation in traditional academic areas, including the North
Carolina Standard Course of Study curriculum. In addition, some
of our magnet programs, such as Montessori, incorporate specic
educational approaches. In the 2009-2010 school year, 10 of our
magnet schools were recognized by Magnet Schools of America
as National Schools of Excellence and Distinction. e variety
of magnet programs in CMS ensures that every student has the
chance to be educated in the manner in which he or she learns best.
For 2011-2012, CMS oers 10 magnet programs at 37
schools across Mecklenburg County. We encourage you to
seriously consider our outstanding programs as they may
best suit your child’s abilities, aptitudes, interests or talents.
Magnet Programs
Message from the Superintendent 1
Center for Leadership and Global Studies/
Military and Global Leadership Academy 2
International Baccalaureate 4
Learning Immersion and Talent Development 6
Montessori 8
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) 9
Technology 10
Traditional 12
Visual and Performing Arts 13
World Languages 14
Applying to a Magnet Program
Application Checklist 16
Entrance and Continuation Requirements 18
Sibling Guarantee 20
Feeder Charts 21
Transportation Maps 24
Magnet Questions 27
Contact Information 30
Table of Contents
CMS intends to provide all programs described in this guide. However,
due to serious budget constraints for the 2011-12 school year, bell
schedules and transportation service are subject to change. In this
event, parents will be informed of the impending changes.
For updated information or questions, visit the website at
www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets or telephone 980-343-5030.
Our Students
Total # Students Enrolled (excludes Pre-K): ..................135,638
Pre-K: ...................................................................................... 3,169
K-5: ........................................................................................67,286
Grades 6-8: .......................................................................... 30,228
Grades 9-12...........................................................................38,124
Total # Magnet Students ..................................................... 17,213
Our Schools
Total # of Schools: ..................................................................... 178
Elementary Schools: .................................................................100
Middle Schools ...........................................................................36
High Schools: .............................................................................. 33
Special Programs: .........................................................................4
Pre-K Programs: ........................................................................... 5
Magnet Schools (Upcoming 2011-2012 School Year)
# of Magnet Schools ................................................................... 37
# of Magnet School Programs .................................................. 10
Diversity in CMS
Native Languages Spoken by Students: .................................162
Countries Represented: ...........................................................159
Students Enrolled in English as a Second Language: .....10,339
Graduates
Total # of 2010 Graduates: .................................................... 7,681
% of Graduates who took SATs: ............................................. 65.7
Top 10% of CMS students - average SAT Score: ................. 1757
Top 10% of Students in NC: .................................................. 1734
Top 10% of Students in US: ................................................... 1759
Scholarships (2009-2010)
Academic/Athletic: ..................................................$66.7 million
Scholarships earned by students: ......................more than 2,100
Fast Facts (2010-2011 School Year)
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Dear CMS Families:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has a commitment to educate every
child well. We recognize that every child is unique. To help every
child achieve academic success, we oer a wide range of programs
in our magnet schools to meet and nurture the needs of children
with specic gis and interests. eme-based instruction helps us
engage these students most eectively.
We have gained national prominence for our magnet schools
and we will work this year to continue that record of excellence.
However, CMS and other school districts are facing budget cuts at levels not seen since
the Depression of the 1930s. Our scal challenges, which began two years ago when the
national economy entered a downturn, have increased every year. We remain committed to
providing the widest range of programs and options possible, but we also must recognize
that we have new scal constraints that could force us to limit or otherwise change our
magnet oerings.
As we build the budget for 2011-2012, we will endeavor to protect our classrooms, including
those in magnet schools, as much as we can. We believe that academic achievement must
come rst and we will make our budget cuts with that guiding principle. But it is quite possible
that our budget restraints may result in changes to transportation, bell times and programs.
We will keep you informed of these changes as they occur; we understand that families need
time to plan. We urge you to make a contingency plan as you make your school choices this
year, as well: Apply for your rst choice but be ready to make a second or third choice if nec-
essary. e budget cuts will bring a degree of uidity to our magnet oerings this year that
has not been present before and we want our families to have alternatives if budget-driven
changes make a rst choice unworkable. We also encourage you to follow the budget dis-
cussions by the Board of Education so you are informed about the reasons for any changes.
ank you for your interest in our magnet programs. Parents are the most important
partners for us as we work to educate our students, and we value your support and your
commitment.
Sincerely,
Dr. Peter C. Gorman
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Option # Magnet School Transportation
360 Marie G. Davis (K-5) County-wide*
*Magnet shuttle bus service
Students in this program study the North Carolina Standard Course of Study with the added en-
richment of a global theme focus. Students are provided opportunities to learn about and acquire
quality leadership skills which include respect and responsi-
bility for themselves and others. e mission of the magnet
program is to nurture young leaders who are knowledgeable
about the contributions that they can make to the global
community of which they are an important part. Students
in this program have a guaranteed magnet continuation to
the Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G.
Davis for middle and high school.
Special Features
Comprehensive curriculum preparing students to be knowl-
edgeable, responsible and ethical leaders
Exposure to world language instruction begins in kindergar-
ten and continues through the secondary level
Oers the rst elementary Arabic language program in
North Carolina public schools
School provides a learning community environment de-
signed to promote character development, teamwork,
individual leadership skills and ethical decision making
Specic business and community partnerships developed
with IBM, Charlotte International Cabinet, World View, in-
ternational corporations and institutions of higher education
Focus on communication skills using advanced technologies
and various forms of media, including cross-cultural dia-
logue with students from around the world via the internet
Center for Leadership
and Global Studies
K–5
NEW for
2011-12:
e elementary magnet
program at Winding
Springs will be relocated
to the Marie. G. Davis
facility to join with the
Military and Global
Leadership magnet
program for
secondary students.
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Option # Magnet School Transportation
360 Marie G. Davis (6-12) County-wide*
*Magnet shuttle bus service
e Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis provides a rigorous academic
preparatory learning environment for students. e program is NOT a boot camp but is designed
to develop students’ problem-solving, leadership, creative and critical thinking skills in a struc-
tured, military-themed school atmosphere. Students in this program are instilled with a sense of
responsibility through community service. ey develop an understanding of geography, politics,
and economics to gain global perspectives and become better prepared to understand and choose
post-secondary educational opportunities.
Special Features
Providing a foundation of academic rigor and challenge while enhancing leadership skills
and a global perspective
Incorporating principles of mental and physical wellness into behaviors and decisions
Correlating the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to the purposes of U.S. government
Exploring the role of the military and other national service organizations in supporting
the principles of a democratic society
Oering the rst secondary Arabic language program in North Carolina public schools
Required participation in JROTC in grades 9-12
Articulation between elementary, middle and high school teachers to provide a smooth
transition through high school
Entrance Requirements
Students interested in applying must submit
a letter of interest and participate in a place-
ment interview prior to the end of the lottery
application period. Late interviews will be
conducted aer this date on a space-available
basis, and these students will become part of
the wait pool. Students entering the Academy
may not have been previously retained in
middle or high school and must be promoted
at the end of the school year in which the ap-
plication is made.
Military and Global
Leadership Academy
6–12
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ere are three levels of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program:
Primary Years Program (PYP), for grades K-5, introduces specic vocabulary and concepts in-
cluding inquiry-based learning, PYP attitudes/character traits, and the learner prole. School
sta members develop units of inquiry that connect subject areas so students can view their
studies holistically. e PYP emphasizes academic development, international understanding
and service to society. e curriculum framework includes ve essential elements: Concepts,
Actions, Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes.
Middle Years Program (MYP), for grades 6-10, emphasizes the learner proles and focuses on
an intensive study of core subjects integrating internationalism and areas of interaction: Ap-
proaches to Learning, Community and Service, Health and Social Education, Environment,
and Human Ingenuity. Students study a variety of disciplines and how these relate.
Diploma Program (DP), for grades 11-12, is a two-year curriculum and the most academically
rigorous program oered in high school. e program emphasizes intellectual and interna-
tional understanding as well as responsible citizenship and community service. Students are
encouraged to sit for international exams with the opportunity to earn the IB Diploma, a highly
esteemed qualication widely recognized by institutions of higher learning.
Schools apply for authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to
become an IB World School. e authorization process requires several years as the school trains
sta, modies the curriculum to IB specications and learns to implement the IB program at the
level expected by the IBO. For the 2011-12 school year, CMS will have four authorized PYP for
grades K-5, seven authorized MYP for grades 6-10, and ve authorized Diploma Programs.
Special Features
Study of world languages starting in Kindergarten
Emphasis on advanced study skills, including time management, goal setting, advanced
research skills, test-taking, note-taking and independent study
Required research assignments and community service
Instructional techniques and strategies to extend depth of knowledge
International
Baccalaureate
K–12
NEW for 2011-12:
A new PYP magnet program will begin
implementation at Blythe Elementary as the
school commences the consideration phase
for IB PYP authorization. e Davidson MYP
magnet program will be relocated to the
J.M. Alexander Middle School facility and
will petition the IBO for continued
MYP authorization at the new site.
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Entrance Requirements
Students entering middle or high school must be
promoted at the end of the school year in which the ap-
plication is made. Students entering grades 6 and 9 must
score at or above grade level (level III or IV) in Reading
and Math prociency based on EOG tests taken in the
school year prior to attending. Students who retest must
meet level III or IV on the rst retest. Students entering
grades 7 and 8 must score at or above grade level (level
III or IV) in Reading and Math prociency. Students en-
tering grade 10 must score at or above grade level (level
III or IV) in English and Math prociency on EOC tests
taken in the school year prior to attending. In order to
enter the IB Program in grade 11, a student must meet
the following prerequisites: English 9; English 10; Geom-
etry; Algebra II; Environmental Science and/or Biology;
Chemistry and/or Physics; World History; Civics and
Economics; and Level III of Language B (e.g., French,
German, or Spanish). Students entering in grade 11
must apply through the Reassignment/Transfer request
and a transcript analysis must be completed by the prospective school. Only students currently
enrolled in an IB Diploma Program will be accepted into grade 12.
Option # Magnet School Transportation
125 Blythe Elementary (K-5) Violet Zone
110 Cotswold Elementary (K-5) Blue Zone
111 Huntingtowne Farms Elementary (K-5) Blue Zone
109 Lansdowne Elementary (K-5) Green Zone
112 Statesville Road Elementary (K-5) Grey Zone
124 Albemarle Road Middle (6-8) Green Zone
113 Alexander Middle (6-8) Violet Zone
117 Piedmont Middle (6-8) Grey & Violet Zones*
115 Randolph Middle (6-8) Blue & Green Zones*
116 Ranson Middle (6-8) Grey & Violet Zones
118 East Mecklenburg High (9-12) Green Zone, Ardrey Kell &
South Meck. attendance boundaries
119 Harding University High (9-12) County-wide*, Harding & Olympic
attendance boundaries
123 North Mecklenburg High (9-12) Violet Zone
120 West Charlotte High (9-12) Grey Zone
*Magnet shuttle bus service
Note: e IB program at Myers Park High serves only students residing in the Myers Park attendance
boundary. erefore, no magnet option code is available; Myers Park High will handle the applica-
tion process for students wishing to participate in the IB program at the school.
Additional information about the International Baccalaureate
program can be found at www.ibo.org.
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e Learning Immersion and Talent Development programs accelerate student learning through
a rigorous curriculum focused on the strengths of each child. Each school’s sta is committed to
teaching students to use real-world problem solving and higher-order thinking skills to prepare
them for the 21st century.
In Learning Immersion (K-2), students are challenged to reach their fullest potential. Student learn-
ing is accelerated through an intense program that focuses on Gardner’s multiple intelligences and
project-based instruction.
During second grade, students are evaluated for entrance into the Talent Development (TD)
program. e TD magnet school provides a full-day concentrated program appropriate for iden-
tied gied students in grades 3-5. Students who do not qualify by grade 3 may remain in the
schools, continuing in the Learning Immersion program.
Special Features
of Learning Immersion
Serves K-2 students
Develops critical and creative thinking
skills
Uses seminar instruction
Provides choices for learning based
upon multiple intelligences research for
primary students
Introduces William and Mary social
studies curriculum in grade 2
As part of the Learning Immersion
program, second grade students are
provided an additional opportunity to
qualify for the TD program through
the portfolio process.
NEW for 2011-12:
e LI-TD magnet programs at Lincoln
Heights and Villa Heights will move to the
Irwin Avenue Elementary facility. A new
LI-TD magnet program will be implemented
at Mallard Creek Elementary.
Learning Immersion and
Talent Development
K–5
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Special Features
of Talent Development
Provides full-day TD program
for certied TD students in
grades 3-5
Focuses on dierentiation,
acceleration and interdisciplin-
ary-thematic lessons
Uses seminar instruction to
expose students to exemplary
works of literature and provide
opportunities to explore concepts in greater depth
Utilizes Junior Great Books for exploration of concepts in greater depth
Emphasizes scholarly behaviors
Incorporates identied students’ strengths with multiple intelligences and problem-based
learning to promote scholarly, thoughtful classrooms
Uses Math Navigations, Math Investigations and Hands-on Equations for math extension
units beyond non-TD magnet schools
Guaranteed continuation to the Middle Years IB program
Entrance Requirement
Students applying for the TD magnets at grades 3-5 must have Talent Development Certication.
If certication is pending, parents are advised to wait until testing is complete before submitting
their application. Newly identied Talent Development students will receive through their current
school a revised school assignment application to submit aer a student is certied as Talent De-
velopment.
Option # Magnet School Transportation
171 Barringer Academic Center (K-5) Blue & Green
172 Idlewild Elementary (K-5) Green
174 Irwin Ave. Elementary (K-5) Grey & Violet
170 Mallard Creek Elementary (K-5) Violet & Mallard Creek HS
attendance zone
173 Tuckaseegee Elementary (K-5) Grey
183 Shamrock Gardens Elementary (K-5) Green
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Children in the Montessori program learn by working with specially designed and attractively
displayed developmental materials that support the goals and objectives of the North Carolina
Standard Course of Study. Working individually or in small groups, children develop a sense of
self-esteem because they are given a balance of freedom and responsibility.
Children who enter the program at age four benet most from the program. In order to gain the
greatest benet, children should attend through the terminal grade. e Montessori approach is
non-traditional. To fully understand how Montessori instruction takes place, parents are en-
couraged to visit the school during an Open House prior to making application.
Tuition is required for the four year old program and an additional charge is required for four year
old bus transportation. Scholarships may be available; contact the school for more information.
Please note, in accordance with North Carolina law, Pre-K students must be age four on or before
August 31st in order to qualify for the Montessori Pre-K program.
Montessori Middle School
e CMS Montessori middle school program was es-
tablished in 2010-11 at Sedgeeld Middle School with
grade 7 and will expand to include grade 8 in 2011-12.
Current CMS Montessori students have an automatic
magnet continuation from grade 6 to grade 7. Non-CMS
Montessori students living in Mecklenburg County who
have completed at least two years of an Upper Elemen-
tary Montessori program are eligible to apply via the
Request for Reassignment process. Please contact the
school (980-343-5840) or the Magnet Programs oce
(980-343-5030) for more information. Transportation
will be provided county-wide for eligible students.
Special Features
A child-centered learning environment which
places high regard for each child’s developmen-
tal level
Activities that help students develop responsibil-
ity, self-condence and independence
Classes with multi-aged groupings
Certied Montessori teachers
Option # Magnet School Transportation
202 Chantilly Montessori (Pre-K – 6) Green Zone
203 Highland Mill Montessori (Pre-K – 6) Grey & Violet Zone
204 Park Road Montessori (Pre-K – 6) Blue Zone
205 Sedgeeld Middle (7-8) County-wide
Montessori Pre-K–8
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Building upon students’ interests in real-life issues
and the world around them, this program oers
classes in all subject areas with specially designed
classes and experiences in the areas of mathematics,
the sciences, engineering and technology. Problem-
based experiences occur both in and out of the
classroom so that students develop the basic skills
and attitudes necessary to apply mathematical and
scientic principles to the solution of real-world
problems including the protection of the environ-
ment.
Special Features
Active involvement of community STEM resources
Research skills integrated into the academic program with opportunities to interact with
working scientists on special research projects
Technology used for collecting and analyzing data for real-life application in the classroom
Specially trained teachers for science, technology, engineering and mathematics studies
Strong literacy program, including mathematical and technological literacy
Each Academy at Berry integrates STEM studies specic to the academy’s focus
Entrance Requirements
Students entering grades 4 and 5 must score at or above grade level (level III or IV) on Reading and
Math prociency, based on EOG tests taken in the school year prior to attending. Students entering
grades 6 and 9 must score level III or IV on Reading, Math and Science prociency and students
entering grades 7 and 8 must score level III or IV in Reading and Math prociency, based on EOG
tests taken in the school year prior to attending. Students entering grade 10 must score at or above
grade level (level III or IV) in English I, Math (Algebra I or above),
and Science prociency on EOC tests taken in the school year prior to
attending. Students entering in grade 11 and 12 must apply through
the Reassignment/Transfer request and a transcript analysis must be
completed by the prospective school.
Option # Magnet School Transportation
180 J.M. Morehead STEM Academy (K-7) County-wide*
181 Cochrane Middle (8) County-wide
Phillip O. Berry Academy (9-12) County-wide*
(Please refer to Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
for STEM Academy options)
*Magnet shuttle bus service
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math Studies – STEM K–12
NEW for
2011-12:
e Math, Science, and
Environmental Studies
magnet program from
Harding University
High will relocate to
the Phillip O. Berry
Academy facility to
be incorporated as a
Science Technology,
Engineering and Math
(STEM) program.
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Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology provides a rigorous core academic curriculum as well as
relevant technical oerings specic to three Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
academy clusters: the Academy of Engineering; the Academy of Information Technology; and, the
Academy of Medical Sciences and Biotechnology. ere is a focus on the practical application of
STEM skills and concepts found in each academy cluster. More than 40 career and technical educa-
tion courses are oered within the three STEM Academies. Teachers at Phillip O. Berry Academy of
Technology facilitate and dierentiate instruction to address the learning styles of all students within
a school culture that values and honors all students. e school’s mission is to provide an education
centered on a rigorous and relevant curriculum with focused human relations between students,
parents, sta and community.
Special Features
Academies prepare students for entrance into competitive four-year universities, two-year
community colleges and registered apprenticeship programs in anticipation of high-de-
mand, high-skill careers in the private sector
Selected ninth graders have the opportunity to participate in Advanced Placement classes
Qualied students have the opportunity to earn various nationally recognized certica-
tions
Exceptionally well-equipped school with state-of-the-art technology equipment
College credit available through Advanced Placement, UNCG- iSchool, CPCC, and Project
Lead the Way courses
Each Academy at Berry integrates STEM studies specic to the academy’s focus
Technology Academy 9–12
NEW for
2011-12:
e Math, Science, and
Environmental Studies
magnet program from
Harding University High
will relocate to the Phillip
O. Berry Academy facility to
be incorporated as a Science
Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) program.
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Entrance Requirements
Students entering grade 9 must score at or above
grade level (level III or IV) in Reading, Math and
Science prociency, based on EOG tests taken
in the school year prior to attending. Students
who retest must meet level III or IV on the rst
retest. Students entering grade 10 must score at
or above grade level (level III or IV) in English I,
Math (Algebra I or above), and Science procien-
cy on EOC tests taken in the school year prior to
attending. Students entering in grade 11 or 12
must apply through the Reassignment/ Transfer
request process and a transcript analysis must be
completed by the prospective school.
Option # Magnet School Transportation
270 STEM Academy of Engineering County-wide*
271 STEM Academy of Information Technology County-wide*
272 STEM Academy of Medical Sciences & Biotechnology County-wide*
*Magnet shuttle bus service
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“e strength of the past is the foundation of our future” is the guiding philosophy of the Tra-
ditional program. Students are taught in a structured environment and are held accountable to
a high standard of conduct and academics. is program values the best of the past: manners, a
strong foundation in the basics, classroom rituals and procedures, allegiance to the traditions, in-
terests and ideals of the diverse American culture, civics and citizenship.
Special Features
Ongoing collaborative projects at both schools through a relationship with the School of Edu-
cation at Queens University of Charlotte
Rigorous teaching of study skills and core subject areas with an emphasis on the basics
Manners and etiquette curriculum in grades K-5
Study of Greek and Latin roots in grades 3-5 as a strategy to build and support vocabulary
and comprehension skills
Full-time science teacher oering hands-on laboratory experiences
Six-week report cards provide more frequent assessment of student progress with specialized
K-2 report cards that include character education, work and study habits, eort grade, hand-
writing, and a section called “Your child can be helped by...”
Traditional school culture develops the student’s sense of responsibility to self, family, com-
munity, and country
Option # Magnet School Transportation
230 Elizabeth Green Zone; Grey
Traditional (K-5) and Violet Zone–
students whose home
high school is
Garinger, Hough,
Mallard Creek,
North Meck,
Rocky River, Vance
231 Myers Park Blue Zone; Grey
Traditional (K-5) and Violet Zone–
students whose home
high school is
Hopewell,
West Mecklenburg,
West Charlotte
Traditional K–5
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Designed to address students’ interests, skills, and
abilities in the arts, this program enhances cre-
ativity, academic achievement and encourages
excellence in the development of students’ special
talents and passions through the arts. Students
receive specialized studies in the visual arts, theatre
arts, music, and dance. e arts are presented as an
integral part of a strong academic program which
addresses all areas of the North Carolina Standard
Course of Study.
Special Features
Oers in-depth community collaborations with major arts and educational institutions
in the Charlotte area, including: e Bechtler Museum, Charlotte Symphony, Children’s
eatre, Community School of the Arts, Discovery Place, Gantt Center for African-
American Culture and Art, e Light Factory, e McColl Center for Visual Art, e Mint
Museums, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, North Carolina Dance
eatre, North Carolina Music Factory, Opera Carolina, Public Library of Charlotte-Meck-
lenburg County @ ImaginOn, and eatre Charlotte
Encourages increased integrated, cross-curricular lessons based on Howard Gardner’s
Multiple Intelligences research at the elementary level in all areas of the arts: dance, theatre,
music, and visual art
Provides a unique sequential (7 consecutive years, grades 6-12) secondary education that
includes rigorous, intensive instruction in the arts at a pre-professional level
Includes visiting artists, guest speakers and performance opportunities at all levels
Entrance Requirements
All students applying to Northwest School of the Arts must submit a NWSA audition application
and successfully participate in an audition or portfolio assessment prior to the end of the lottery
application period. Late auditions will be conducted aer this date on a space-available basis, and
these students will become part of the established wait pool. An audition or portfolio assessment is
also required for all current 5th and 8th grade Visual and Performing Arts magnet students in order
to continue to the next grade. Current 5th and 8th grade Visual and Performing Arts magnet stu-
dents who do not audition will be reassigned to the home school. e NWSA audition application
and more information about placement auditions at Northwest School of the Arts are available at:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/northwestHS/Pages/AdmissionInformation.aspx
e only electives oered at Northwest School of the Arts are in the arts and CTE areas. Athletic
programs and marching bands are not oered on site.
Option # Magnet School Transportation
240 First Ward Elementary (K-5) Blue & Green Zones
241 University Park Elementary (K-5) Grey & Violet Zones
243 Northwest School of the Arts (6-12) County-wide*
*Magnet shuttle bus service
Visual and Performing Arts
K–12
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e unique opportunity to become uent in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish is
oered to students participating in the elementary language immersion program. From the rst
days in kindergarten, students become familiar with the new language as lessons are conducted in
the second language for all or part of the instructional day. Elementary students enter the immer-
sion language program at grades K or 1 because research indicates that it is easier to learn a second
language at an early age. In order for children to gain the greatest academic benet, they should
begin in kindergarten and continue through high school.
In grades 6-12, students continue the study of their second language and may have the opportunity
to begin the study of a third world language.
Special Features
North Carolina Standard Course of Study curriculum content taught in the target language
in grades K-5
Foreign exchange and internship opportunities
Collaboration and involvement in local international events, organizations and programs
Middle and high school students choose from elective courses emphasizing dierent lan-
guages and cultures
Middle and high school immersion students may have the opportunity to begin the study
of a third language
Entrance Requirements
Students must enter the Chinese and Japanese language immersion program at Kindergarten. Stu-
dents may enter the French, Spanish and German language immersion programs at Kindergarten
or grade 1. Elementary students seeking entry into the Language Immersion magnet aer Kin-
dergarten (Chinese, Japanese) or rst grade (French, German, Spanish) must schedule a late entry
World Languages –
Language Immersion
K–12
NEW for 2011-12:
e magnet program at Smith
Academy will relocate to the
E. E. Waddell facility.
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immersion assessment with the school to
determine if the student meets grade level
target language prociency.
Students entering the World Languages
magnet at grades 6-10 must score level III
or IV on Reading prociency, based on the
Reading EOG or English 1 EOC test taken
in the school year prior to attending. Stu-
dents who retest must meet level III or IV
on the rst retest.
In addition to the Reading/English pro-
ciency requirement, students entering
grade 9 must have successfully completed
the rst level of a world language prior
to attending, or, must be willing to suc-
cessfully complete level one and level two
during ninth grade. Students entering
grade 10 must have completed level two
of a world language. Students entering
in grades 11 and 12 must apply through
the Reassignment/Transfer request and a
transcript analysis must be completed by
the prospective school.
Option # Magnet School Transportation
E. E. Waddell Language Academy (K-5)
136 Chinese County-wide*
151 French County-wide*
152 German County-wide*
153 Japanese County-wide*
154 E. E. Waddell Language Academy (6–8) County-wide*
Collinswood Language Academy (K-7)
150 Spanish Blue & Green Zones*
Oaklawn Language Academy (K-7)
146 Spanish Grey & Violet Zones
155 West Mecklenburg Language Academy (9-12) Grey & Violet Zones
135 South Mecklenburg Language Academy (9-12) Blue & Green Zones
*Magnet shuttle bus service
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Students apply for placement in a magnet program. All students who apply for a magnet
program must meet any entrance requirements that may exist for the school or magnet
program and agree to fulll program requirements to remain enrolled in the magnet program.
Transportation will be provided if the magnet school serves the student’s identied transpor-
tation zone or is a county-wide magnet program. Beginning in the 2010-11 school year, CMS
established magnet shuttle stops for students who attend selected full magnet schools.
Application Checklist
Enroll in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Current CMS students do not need to enroll. e 2011-2012 Future Student Enrollment
process for new students runs from October 6 to December 10, 2010. New students to
CMS must enroll by December 10, 2010 to be eligible for the First Magnet Lottery that
runs January 7 – February 7, 2011. Students who enroll aer December 10, 2010 will
be eligible for the Second Magnet Lottery that runs March 14 – June 3, 2011. Families
that enroll aer May 20, 2011 will be assigned to their home school and may request
placement in a magnet school through the reassignment/transfer process. Enrollment
information can be found in the Student Placement section of the CMS website.
Visit the Magnet Schools
e best way to determine if a school and program are a good t for your child is to
take a look for yourself. Contact the school for open house dates or schedule a visit.
A listing of Open House dates can be found in the Magnet Programs section of the
CMS website. Open house events for the rst lottery will be held from October 2010 -
February 2011.
Submit your CMS Online Magnet Lottery Application and
Magnet Agreement
All current CMS students and students who were enrolled as future CMS students by
December 10, 2010 will be sent instruction letters with Student Identication and PIN
numbers the rst week in January. ese numbers will allow access to the student’s person-
alized, online Magnet Lottery Application form. e online Magnet Lottery Applications
for the First Lottery will be available January 7 – February 7, 2011 at 10:00pm.
New students who enroll between December 13, 2010 and May 20, 2011 will be sent
their Student Identication and PIN numbers beginning in mid-March, 2011. is will
allow them to have access to their online Magnet Lottery Application form. e online
Magnet Lottery Applications for the Second Lottery will be available until June 3, 2011.
Applicants must acknowledge the Magnet Expectations Agreement in order to complete
their Magnet Lottery Application and it must be submitted by the lottery application
deadline in order to be processed. For those families that do not have internet access,
CMS Learning Zone oces and the Student Placement Oce will have computer kiosks
available. Families can also access computers at their local public library.
Applying to a Magnet Program
(2011-2012 School Year)
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NewStudentEnrollmentperiodtobeeligibleforFirstMagnetLottery:
October 6 – December 10, 2010
FirstMagnetLotteryinformationletterswithstudentidenticationand
pinnumbersbeginarrivinginhomes:
Week of January 3, 2011
ApplicationperiodfortheFirstMagnetLottery:
January 7, 2011 – February 7, 2011 at 10:00pm
CMSdistrict-wideMagnetFairatPhillipO.BerryAcademyofTechnology:
January 8, 2011
NoticationlettersforFirstMagnetLotterybeginarrivinginhomes:
Week of February 21, 2011
NewstudentenrollmentperiodtobeeligibleforSecondMagnetLottery:
December 13, 2010 – May 20, 2011
SecondMagnetLotteryinformationletterswithstudentidenticationand
pinnumbersbeginarrivinginhomes:
Week of March 14, 2011
ApplicationperiodforSecondMagnetLottery:
March 14 – June 3, 2011
NoticationlettersforSecondMagnetLotteryarriveinhomes:
Week of June 20, 2011
Student Assignment
Key Dates
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Magnet Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements exist for certain magnet programs. Students interested in applying to these magnet
programs should meet the requirements for the grade levels indicated or they will forfeit their magnet seat
and be returned to their home school. Any designated entrance requirement must also be met before the
sibling guarantee is applied.
Please note that the Occupational Course of Studies (OCS) curriculum is not oered at Phillip O. Berry
Academy, Harding University HS, the Military & Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis, and North-
west School of the Arts. Students in the OCS program cannot be scheduled for OCS courses at these schools.
Magnet Program Entrance Requirements
Acknowledgement of magnet program expectations and entrance and continuation requirements
is required in order to complete and submit an online magnet lottery application. Individuals
submitting an online Request for Reassignment/Transfer form to a magnet program must also
acknowledge magnet expectations agreement, or the request cannot be processed.
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology (grades 9-12) – Students entering grade 9 must score
at or above grade level (level III or IV) in Reading, Math, and Science prociency, based on EOG
tests taken in the school year prior to attending. Students who retest must meet level III or IV
on the rst retest. Students entering grade 10 must score at or above grade level (level III or IV)
in English I, Math (Algebra 1 or higher level), and Science prociency on EOC tests taken in the
school year prior to attending. Students entering in grades 11 and 12 must apply through the
Reassignment/Transfer request and a transcript analysis must be completed by the prospective
school.
International Baccalaureate (grades 6-12) – Students entering middle or high school must be
promoted at the end of the school year in which the application is made. Students entering grades
6, 7, 8 and 9 must score at or above grade level (level III or IV) in Reading and Math prociency
based on EOG tests taken in the school year prior to attending. Students who retest must meet
level III or IV on the rst retest. Students entering grade 10 must score at or above grade level (level
III or IV) in English I and Math prociency on EOC tests taken in the school year prior to attend-
ing. In order to enter the IB Program in grade 11, a student must meet the following prerequisites:
English I; English II; Geometry; Algebra 2; Environmental Science and/or Biology; Chemistry
and/or Physics; World History; Civics and Economics; and Level III of Language B (e.g., French,
German, or Spanish). Students entering in grade 11 must apply through the Reassignment/Trans-
fer request and a transcript analysis must be completed by the prospective school. Only students
currently enrolled in an IB Diploma Program will be accepted into grade 12.
Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis (grades 6-12) – Students entering
grades 6-12 must submit a statement of interest and participate in a placement interview prior to
the end of the lottery application period. Late interviews will be conducted aer this date on a
space-available basis, and these students will become part of the wait pool. Students entering the
Academy may not have been previously retained in middle or high school and must be promoted
at the end of the school year in which the application is made. Contact the school for an interview
appointment (980-343-0006).
Montessori Middle School (grades 7-8) – Current CMS Montessori students have an auto-
matic magnet continuation from grade 6 to grade 7. Non-CMS Montessori students living in
Mecklenburg County are eligible to apply via the Request for Reassignment process. Non-CMS
Montessori students must have completed at least two years of an Upper Elementary Montessori
program.
Magnet Entrance and Continuation
Requirements - 2011-2012 School Year
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Northwest School of the Arts (grades 6-12) – Students entering grades 6-12, including current h
grade Visual and Performing Arts magnet students and current eighth grade NWSA students, must
submit a NWSA audition application and successfully participate in a placement audition or port-
folio assessment prior to the end of the lottery application period. Late auditions will be conducted
aer this date on a space-available basis, and these students will become part of the established wait
pool. Contact the school for audition information (980-343-5500).
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – STEM (grades 4-12) – Students entering grades 4
and 5 must score at or above grade level (level III or IV) on Reading and Math prociency based on
EOG tests taken in the school year prior to attending. Students entering grades 6 and 9 must score
level III or IV on Reading, Math and Science prociency and students entering grades 7 and 8 must
score level III or IV in Reading and Math prociency based on EOG tests taken in the school year
prior to attending. Students who retest must meet level III or IV on the rst retest. Students entering
grade 10 must score at or above grade level (level III or IV) in English I, Math (Algebra 1 or higher
level), and Science prociency on EOC tests taken in the school year prior to attending. Students en-
tering in grades 11 and 12 must apply through the Reassignment/Transfer request and a transcript
analysis must be completed by the prospective school.
Talent Development (grades 3-5) – Students entering grades 3-5 must have TD certication for
gied children. Families seeking more information on TD certication may contact the TD/Ad-
vanced Studies Department at 980-343-6955.
World Languages – Language Immersion (grades 6-12) – Students entering the Academy of In-
ternational Languages at grades 6-10 must score level III or IV on Reading prociency, based on the
Reading EOG or English I EOC test taken in the school year prior to attending. Students who retest
must meet level III or IV on the rst retest. In addition to the Reading/English prociency require-
ment, students entering grade 9 must have successfully completed the rst level of a world language
prior to attending, or, be willing to take both level 1 and level 2 of a world language in ninth grade.
Students entering grade 10 must have completed the second level of a world language. Students en-
tering in grades 11 and 12 must apply through the Reassignment/Transfer request and a transcript
analysis must be completed by the prospective school.
Continuation Requirements to Remain in a Magnet Program
Once students are admitted into a magnet program in middle or high school, they are expected to partici-
pate in specic components, to enroll in required magnet courses and to pass the required courses. is
section outlines the continuation requirements to remain in a magnet program.
Specic Magnet Components
1. ere are specic magnet components required in certain magnet programs: performance of
community service requirement for International Baccalaureate and Military and Global Leader-
ship; promotion to the next grade level in the International Baccalaureate and Military and Global
Leadership; adherence to designated school and military uniform attire and grooming standards
for Military and Global Leadership; and successful participation in an internship at the Academy
of Foreign Language high school program, if that option is selected by student. If a student does not
participate in specic components required of all magnet students, notice will be given at the time
of non-compliance by sta responsible for that component for the student to comply immediately.
A timeline for compliance includes two monitoring checks per year as designated by CMS or the
magnet school.
2. If the student does not comply, a parent conference will be held with the student, parent or guardian
and school sta representative to discuss non-compliance and develop a plan and timeline for im-
mediate compliance. e school will monitor and document the student’s progress in fullling the
required component.
3. If the student does not complete the specic magnet component(s) according to the plan or if the
conference decision is that the student will not participate in the specic magnet component(s),
notice will be given to the student and parent that the school will recommend to the Magnet Pro-
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grams oce that the student be exited from the magnet program. Parent/student acknowledgement
of the change of status will be documented. e family may submit a Request for Reassignment/
Transfer to return to the student’s home school or another school assignment. If the reassignment/
transfer option is not pursued, the student’s schedule will be reviewed and modied so the student
is withdrawn from the magnet program but may remain at the school for the remainder of the
current school year.
4. A new school choice must be made for the next school year. If the student’s change of magnet status
has been documented prior to or during the Magnet Lottery application period, the student will
have the option to participate in the lottery application process to request a new school assignment
for the next school year. Otherwise, the student will be reassigned to the home school at the end of
the current school year for the next year.
5. e student may not remain in the school’s magnet program for the next school year.
Minimum Course Requirements for Student Continuation in Magnet Programs
Students in CMS magnet programs are expected to fulll minimum course requirements related to
the magnet theme in order to maintain active status as a magnet student and to continue to the next
grade level within the magnet program (CMS Board Policy regulation JCA-R). For more informa-
tion on course requirements used in maintaining magnet program eligibility for students, please
refer to the magnet expectations agreement for the magnet theme: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/
cmsdepartments/ci/MagnetPrograms/Pages/MagnetExpectationsAgreement.aspx.
Magnet Lottery Priorities
All students will be admitted to the Magnet Program and schools based upon a random number lottery. e
lottery process will be conducted with the following priorities:
1. Students who live within 1/3 mile of a whole magnet school
2. Students whose home school assignment is a Title I Choice School
3. Students who live in the magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number
with the following limits: e maximum number of students admitted from any one elementary
home school area must be proportional to the total number of potential applicants in the magnet
transportation zone
4. All students who live in a magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery number
5. All students who live outside the magnet transportation zone will be admitted in order of lottery
number (Transportation will not be provided for these students)
Magnet Wait Pool
A wait pool will be established when there are more applicants than available seats. Students are only eli-
gible for wait pool placement in their rst choice school. Students are selected from the wait pool when space
becomes available. All magnet school wait pools are dissolved at the end of the rst nine week grading period.
Sibling Guarantee
CMS guarantees that siblings will be accepted into the same magnet program at the same school as other
siblings in that family if the following criteria are met:
Siblings must meet any entrance requirements to be considered for placement in a magnet program
For families new to CMS, the sibling guarantee operates for all siblings in a family aer one sibling
is assigned to a magnet program. Siblings must identify the same magnet program as their rst
choice on their Magnet Lottery Application
For current CMS families, the guarantee operates for the younger sibling (or twin) of a current CMS
student assigned to a magnet program
e sibling guarantee applies to students who participate in the First and Second Magnet Lotteries
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2010-2011 Magnet Transportation/Feeder School Chart
1. Identify the magnet theme of interest.
2. Identify your transportation zone. If you are unable to determine your transportation zone, please
reference the Magnet School Maps or call Student Assignment at 980-343-5335. (Magnet schools
may serve more than one transportation zone.)
3. Refer to the chart to identify the schools for which you will receive transportation.
Center for Leadership and Global Studies & Military and
Global Leadership Academy
Transportation Zone Elementary Middle High
Blue (Southwest) Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
Green (Southeast) Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
Grey (Central) Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
Violet (North) Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
Marie G. Davis
9
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Transportation Zone Elementary Middle High
Blue (Southwest) Huntingtowne Farms Randolph
7, 9
Myers Park
1
Cotswold Harding
5, 9
Green (Southeast) Lansdowne Albemarle Road East Mecklenburg
6
Randolph
7, 9
Harding
5, 9
Grey (Central) Statesville Road Ranson West Charlotte
Piedmont
7, 9
Harding
5, 9
Violet (North) Blythe Alexander
4
North Mecklenburg
Ranson Harding
5, 9
Piedmont
7, 9
Learning Immersion/Talent Development Program
(only TD has continuation guarantee into middle school IB)
Transportation Zone Elementary Middle High
Blue (Southwest) Barringer
2
Randolph
7, 9
Myers Park
1
Harding
5, 9
Green (Southeast) Shamrock Gardens Albemarle Road East Mecklenburg
6
Idlewild Randolph
7, 9
Harding
5, 9
Barringer
2
Grey (Central) Tuckaseegee Ranson West Charlotte
Irwin
2
Piedmont
7, 9
Harding
5, 9
Violet (North) Irwin
2
Alexander
4
North Mecklenburg
Mallard Creek
8
Ranson Harding
5, 9
Piedmont
7, 9
Magnet Feeders by Program
Pleaserefertofootnotesonpage23
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Montessori
Transportation Zone Elementary (PreK-6) Middle (7-8) High
Blue (Southwest) Park Road Sedgeeld NA
Green (Southeast) Chantilly Sedgeeld NA
Grey (Central) Highland Mill Sedgeeld NA
Violet (North) Highland Mill Sedgeeld NA
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Transportation Zone Elementary (K-7) Middle (8) High
Blue (Southwest) Morehead
9
Cochrane Berry
9
Technology
Transportation Zone Elementary Middle High
Blue (Southwest) NA NA Berry
9
Green (Southeast) NA NA Berry
9
Grey (Central) NA NA Berry
9
Violet (North) NA NA Berry
9
Traditional
Transportation Zone Elementary Middle High
Blue (Southwest) Myers Park
3
NA NA
Green (Southeast) Elizabeth Traditional
3
NA NA
Grey (Central) West - Myers Park
3
East - Elizabeth Trad
3
NA NA
Violet (North) West - Myers Park
3
East - Elizabeth Trad
3
NA NA
Visual and Performing Arts
Transportation Zone Elementary Middle High
Blue (Southwest) First Ward Northwest
9
Northwest
9
Green (Southeast) First Ward Northwest
9
Northwest
9
Grey (Central) University Park Northwest
9
Northwest
9
Violet (North) University Park Northwest
9
Northwest
9
World Languages (Spanish)
Transportation Zone Elementary (K-7) Middle (8) High
Blue (Southwest) Collinswood
9
Waddell
9
South Mecklenburg
Green (Southeast) Collinswood
9
Waddell
9
South Mecklenburg
Grey (Central) Oaklawn
9
Waddell
9
West Mecklenburg
Violet (North) Oaklawn
9
Waddell
9
West Mecklenburg
Magnet Feeders by Program
Pleaserefertofootnotesonpage23
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World Languages (French, German, Japanese, Chinese)
Transportation Zone Elementary Middle High
Blue (Southwest) Waddell
9
Waddell
9
South Mecklenburg
Green (Southeast) Waddell
9
Waddell
9
South Mecklenburg
Grey (Central) Waddell
9
Waddell
9
West Mecklenburg
Violet (North) Waddell
9
Waddell
9
West Mecklenburg
1
Myers Park IB for Myers Park attendance area only
2
Irwin – guarantee to Piedmont; Barringer – guarantee to Randolph; guarantee based on student’s
transportation zone
3
Students from the home high school boundaries of Ardrey Kell, E.E. Waddell, Hopewell, Myers
Park*, Olympic Community of Schools, South Meck, West Charlotte and West Meck will receive
transportation to Myers Park Traditional. Students from the home high school boundaries of Butler,
Hough, East Meck, Garinger Community of Schools, Independence, Mallard Creek, Rocky River,
Myers Park*, North Meck, Providence and Vance will receive transportation to Elizabeth Traditional.
*Students in the Myers Park High School attendance area may apply to either Elizabeth Traditional or
Myers Park Traditional.
4
Students must apply to Alexander (except Blythe IB and Mallard Creek LI/TD)
5
Harding – county-wide; must apply. Harding is the IB high school for students whose home school is
Olympic or Harding
6
East Mecklenburg is the IB high school for students whose home high school is Ardrey Kell or South
Mecklenburg
7
Piedmont and Randolph - half county-wide; must apply (except Irwin, Barringer, Cotswold, &
Huntingtowne Farms)
8
Mallard Creek serves the Violet transportation zone and the Mallard Creek High School attendance area
9
Magnet shuttle bus transportation service. Magnet student pick-up and drop-o locations and times at
identied CMS sites will be designated by CMS Transportation for students attending these schools.
Magnet Feeders by Program
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2011-2012 Elementary School
Magnet Program Locations
I-485 Hwy
Statesville Rd
Beatties Ford Rd
Albemarle Rd
Idlewild Rd
Sam Furr Rd
Lancaster Hy
N C 73 Hy
Shopton Rd West
Fairview Rd
Ballantyne Commons Py
Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Davidson-Concord Rd
Old Statesville Rd
West Catawba Av
Concord Rd
N Polk St
I-77 Hwy
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Park Rd
I-85 Hwy
South Bv
Providence Rd
Wilkinson Bv
Monroe Rd
Brookshire Bv
E W T Harris Bv
E Independence Bv
Lawyers Rd
York Rd
Central Av
Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd
N Tryon St
Fairview Rd
Steele Creek Rd
W W T Harris Bv
Mount Holly Rd
I-485 Hwy
Sunset Rd
I-85 Hwy
I-85 Hwy
Woodlawn Rd
Tyvola Rd
Old Statesville Rd
BLYTHE
OAKLAWN
MOREHEAD
COTSWOLD
IDLEWILD
BARRINGER
PARK ROAD
IRWIN AVE.
TUCKASEEGEE
MALLARD CREEK
MARIE G. DAVIS
UNIVERSITY PARK
SHAMROCK GARDENS
STATESVILLE ROAD
HUNTINGTOWNE FARMS
MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL
HIGHLAND MILL MONTESSORI
LANSDOWNE
CHANTILLY
FIRST WARD
COLLINSWOOD
E.E. WADDELL ACADEMY
ELIZABETH TRADITIONAL
Full Magnet
Partial Magnet
Interstates
Major Roads
2011-12 Transportation Zones
Blue
Green
Grey
Violet
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2011-2012 Middle School
Magnet Program Locations
I-77 Hwy
Woodlawn Rd
Tyvola Rd
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I-485 Hwy
Statesville Rd
S Tryon St
Park Rd
I-85 Hwy
South Bv
Providence Rd
Beatties Ford Rd
Albemarle Rd
Idlewild Rd
Wilkinson Bv
Monroe Rd
Brookshire Bv
E W T Harris Bv
E Independence Bv
Lawyers Rd
York Rd
Central Av
Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd
N Tryon St
Sam Furr Rd
Fairview Rd
Steele Creek Rd
W W T Harris Bv
Lancaster Hy
N C 73 Hy
Mount Holly Rd
Shopton Rd West
Fairview Rd
Ballantyne Commons Py
Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Davidson-Concord Rd
Old Statesville Rd
West Catawba Av
Concord Rd
I-485 Hwy
N Polk St
Sunset Rd
I-85 Hwy
I-85 Hwy
Old Statesville Rd
OAKLAWN
MOREHEAD
COLLINSWOOD
RANSON MIDDLE
RANDOLPH MIDDLE
PIEDMONT MIDDLE
COCHRANE MIDDLE
ALEXANDER MIDDLE
SEDGEFIELD MIDDLE
MARIE G. DAVIS
E.E. WADDELL ACADEMY
ALBEMARLE ROAD MIDDLE
NORTHWEST SCHOOL/ARTS
Full Magnet
Partial Magnet
Interstates
Major Roads
2011-12 Transportation Zones
Blue
Green
Grey
Violet
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2011-2012 High School
Magnet Program Locations
I-77 Hwy
Woodlawn Rd
Tyvola Rd
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I-77 Hwy
I-485 Hwy
Statesville Rd
S Tryon St
Park Rd
I-85 Hwy
South Bv
Providence Rd
Beatties Ford Rd
Albemarle Rd
Idlewild Rd
Wilkinson Bv
Monroe Rd
Brookshire Bv
E W T Harris Bv
E Independence Bv
Lawyers Rd
York Rd
Central Av
Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd
N Tryon St
Sam Furr Rd
Fairview Rd
Steele Creek Rd
W W T Harris Bv
Lancaster Hy
N C 73 Hy
Mount Holly Rd
Shopton Rd West
Fairview Rd
Ballantyne Commons Py
Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Davidson-Concord Rd
Old Statesville Rd
West Catawba Av
Concord Rd
I-485 Hwy
N Polk St
Sunset Rd
I-85 Hwy
I-85 Hwy
Old Statesville Rd
HARDING HIGH
MARIE G. DAVIS
NORTHWEST HIGH
MYERS PARK HIGH
WEST CHARLOTTE HIGH
WEST MECKLENBURG HIGH
EAST MECKLENBURG HIGH
SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH
NORTH MECKLENBURG HIGH
BERRY ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY
Full Magnet
Partial Magnet
Home School Students Only
Interstates
Major Roads
2011-12 Transportation Zones
Blue
Green
Grey
Violet
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Magnet Questions
Students who wish to explore a new magnet program
must apply through the lottery process.
How do I get an application for a magnet program?
If you are a new CMS student and enroll prior to December 10, 2010, you will be mailed a
letter with your ID number and PIN in order to participate in the First Magnet Lottery. If you
are a current CMS student, you will receive a letter with your ID number and PIN from your
current school. Current and new CMS students can expect the letter in early January, 2011.
New students who enroll December 13 – May 20, 2011 will be eligible to participate in the
Second Magnet lottery March 14 – June 3, 2011 at 10:00pm. Visit the Applying to a Magnet
School page on the magnet website for detailed instructions.
What is the timeline for applying to a magnet program?
e First Magnet lottery application period for the 2011-2012 school year is January 7 -
February 7, 2011 at 10:00pm. Most available magnet seats are lled during the rst lottery.
A Second Magnet lottery will be held beginning in mid-March. It is primarily intended
for families new to CMS who enroll between December 13 and May 20, 2011, but all CMS
families can participate. e application period for the Second Magnet lottery is March 14 –
June 3, 2011 at 10:00pm.
How is a student selected for a magnet program?
All CMS students will be admitted to the magnet programs and schools based on a random
number lottery if more students apply than the number of seats available.
If I have a student in a magnet program will his/her sibling be accepted into
the same program?
CMS guarantees that siblings will be accepted into the same magnet program as other
siblings in that family if the following criteria are met:
1. Siblings must meet any eligibility criteria before submitting an application for a
magnet program.
2. Siblings must identify the same magnet program as their rst choice on their Student
Assignment applications. For families new to CMS, the sibling guarantee operates for
all siblings in a family aer one sibling is assigned to a magnet program. For current
CMS families, the guarantee operates for the younger sibling (or twin) of a current
CMS student assigned to a magnet program. e rst admitted sibling must remain
enrolled in the school for the entire year in order for the sibling guarantee to remain
in eect for the other sibling(s).
In instances where there is more than one program at a school, the sibling guarantee applies
to the same program only. For example, partial magnet schools have both a magnet program
and a general academics program. e sibling guarantee would apply only if the sibling
applied to the same magnet program as the current student. Sibling guarantee will operate
for all magnet program options at E.E. Waddell Language Academy and Phillip O. Berry
Academy of Technology.
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Magnet Questions, continued
What is a Magnet Expectations Agreement?
A Magnet Expectations Agreement is an agreement between a magnet school and the family
which describes some of the main expectations for the school, the teachers, and the parents
and students involved in the magnet program. It is a tool used to communicate to students
and their families the unique features of the magnet theme that make the magnet school
dierent from a typical school. Magnet Expectations Agreements can be obtained at any
magnet school during an Open House visit or school information meeting, from the Magnet
Oce, or by visiting the Magnet Expectations Agreement page of the magnet website.
What are magnet program course continuation requirements?
Once students in middle and high school are admitted into a magnet program, they are
expected to participate in specic components, to enroll in required magnet courses, and to
pass the required courses. For more information, refer to Entrance and Continuation require-
ments on the Magnet Entrance and Continuation Requirements page of the magnet website.
After my child is accepted into the magnet program, do I have to reapply
every year?
No. Once students are accepted into a magnet program/school, they will remain in that school
through the terminal grade, provided any continuation requirements are met. ey will then
be guaranteed continuation into the feeder school for that magnet theme, if applicable.
Is there a cost for the magnet programs?
ere is no cost for the magnet programs grades K-12. e Pre-K Montessori program
requires tuition and a transportation fee. Scholarships are available.
Is my child eligible to ride the bus?
Currently, transportation will only be provided if the magnet school serves the student’s
identied transportation zone or is a county-wide magnet program. However, due to serious
budget constraints for the 2011-12 school year, bell schedules and transportation service are
subject to change. In this event, parents will be informed of the impending changes. Please
refer to the transportation information available on the magnet website.
What is the difference between a full and a partial magnet school?
A full magnet school is a school that oers one or more magnet themes and has no
neighborhood attendance area. All students apply through the lottery and participate in the
magnet theme. A partial magnet school is a school that has a magnet program as well as a
neighborhood attendance area.
What is a Title I Choice School?
A federal law entitled No Child Le Behind (NCLB) requires that schools that receive federal
Title I funds must meet "Adequate Yearly Progress" (AYP) goals. is same federal law
requires that any school that does not make AYP two years in a row must be identied as a
Title I Choice School. NCLB also requires that CMS oer you the opportunity to send your
child to another CMS school that is not in Title I School Improvement.
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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. (Example: LI/TD
programs require that students entering grades 3 – 5 be Talent Development (TD)
certied in order to apply).
Magnet program prohibits entry at desired grade level. (Example: Language
Immersion only allows student in grade Kindergarten or 1 to apply for certain
languages. IB, Phillip O. Berry, and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
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.
IB programs at the high school level are available only to students who feed 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 and South Mecklenburg and Ardrey
Kell attendance areas only. Harding IB serves Harding and Olympic Community of
Schools attendance areas and is available to students county-wide. Myers Park only
serves students of its assigned high school attendance boundary.)
School does not oer Exceptional Student service needed by student.
Why are only certain schools listed on my application?
Only schools that serve your transportation zone are listed on your application. NCLB
requires that students assigned to Title I Choice schools not have any other Title I Choice
schools listed on their applications.
How can I apply to a school not listed on my application?
Click the link below the schools list to access codes for schools not listed. Enter the appropri-
ate code into the option box. Transportation eligibility will be indicated aer you register the
option. Most non-magnet schools do not have any seats available to students outside of their
attendance area. Placement is unlikely, unless there is an older sibling at the school.
Can I change my choices?
Yes, any time before the application deadline. Each time you enter choices you should receive
a new conrmation number.
How do I know my choices were registered?
You will receive a conrmation number. If you do not receive a conrmation number, your
choices were not registered.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
www.cms.k12.nc.us
Magnet Ofce
Family Application Center
700 Marsh Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
980.343.5030 / 980.343.5469 fax
magnets@cms.k12.nc.us
www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets
Student Placement
Family Application Center
700 Marsh Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
980.343.5335 / 980.343.5661 fax
student[email protected].nc.us
Center for Leadership and
Global Studies/Military and
Global Leadership Academy
Marie G. Davis
3351 Grith Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
980.343.0006 / 980.343.1735 fax
International Baccalaureate
Albemarle Road Middle
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
980.343.6420 / 980.343.6501 fax
J.M. Alexander Middle
12201 Hambright Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
980.343.3830/ 980.343.3851 fax
Blythe Elementary
12202 Hambright Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
980.343.5770 / 980.343.5766 fax
Cotswold Elementary
300 Greenwich Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
980.343.6720 / 980.343.6739 fax
East Mecklenburg High
6800 Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
980.343.6430 / 980.343.6437 fax
Harding University High
2001 Alleghany Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
980.343.6007 / 980.343.6015 fax
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary
2520 Huntingtowne Farms Lane
Charlotte, NC 28210
980.343.3625 / 980.343.3731 fax
Lansdowne Elementary
6400 Prett Court
Charlotte NC 28270
980.343.6733 / 980.343.6747 fax
Myers Park High
2400 Colony Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
980.343.5800 / 980.343.5803 fax
North Mecklenburg High
11201 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
980.343.3840 / 980.343.3845 fax
Piedmont Middle
1241 E. 10th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
980.343.5435 / 980.343.5557 fax
Randolph Middle
4400 Water Oak Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
980.343.6700 / 980.343.6741 fax
Ranson Middle
5850 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
980.343.6800 / 980.343.6796 fax
Statesville Road Elementary
5833 Milhaven Lane
Charlotte, NC 28269
980.343.6815 / 980.343.6794 fax
West Charlotte High
2219 Senior Drive
Charlotte, NC 28216
980.343.6060 / 980.343.6049 fax
Learning Immersion
and Talent Development
Barringer Academic Center
1546 Walton Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
980.343.5533 / 980.343.5603 fax
Idlewild Elementary
7101 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
980.343.6411 / 980.343.6499 fax
Irwin Avenue Elementary
329 N. Irwin Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28202
980.343.3666 / 980.343.3668 fax
Contacts
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Learning Immersion and Talent Development, cont.
Mallard Creek Elementary
9801 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
980.343.3980 / 980.343.3984 fax
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
980.343.6440 / 980.343.6513 fax
Tuckaseegee Elementary
2028 Little Rock Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
980.343.6055 / 980.343.6128 fax
Montessori
Chantilly Montessori
701 Briar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28205
980.343.0692 / 980.343.0694 fax
Highland Mill Montessori
3201 Clemson Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205
980.343.5525 / 980.343.5589 fax
Park Road Montessori
3701 Haven Drive
Charlotte, NC 28209
980.343.5830 / 980.343.5858 fax
Sedgeeld Middle
2700 Dorchester Place
Charlotte, NC 28209
980.343.5840 / 980.343.5862 fax
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math
Cochrane Middle
6200 Starhaven Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215
980.343.6460 / 980.343.6521 fax
J.M. Morehead STEM Academy
7810 Neal Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
980.343.5775 / 980.343.5781
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
1430 Alleghany Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
980.343.5992 / 980.343.5994 fax
Technology
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
1430 Alleghany Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
980.343.5992 / 980.343.5994 fax
Traditional
Elizabeth Traditional
1601 Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204
980.343.5475 / 980.343.5474 fax
Myers Park Traditional
2132 Radcli Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28207
980.343.5522 / 980.343.5518 fax
Visual & Performing Arts
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
715 N. Caldwell Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
980.343.5427 / 980.343.5555 fax
Northwest School of the Arts
1415 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
980.343.5500 / 980.343.5593 fax
University Park Creative Arts
2400 Hildebrand Street
Charlotte, NC 28216
980.343.5178 / 980.343.5182 fax
World Languages
Collinswood Language Academy
4000 Applegate Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
980.343.5820 / 980.343.5850 fax
Oaklawn Language Academy
1810 Oaklawn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28216
980.343.0400 / 980.343.0410 fax
South Mecklenburg High
8900 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
980.343.3600 / 980.343.3607 fax
E.E. Waddell Language Academy
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
980.343.5815 / 980.343.5854 fax
West Mecklenburg High
7400 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
980.343.6080 / 980.343.6079 fax
Contacts
2011-2012GUIDETO
MagnetSchools
MagnetOffice@FamilyApplicationCenter
700MarshRoad
Charlotte,NC28209
Phone:980-343-5030
Fax:980-343-5469
www.cms.k12.nc.us/magnets
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