AnOpenLettertoParentsand Guardians InterestedinWestside'sPre-EngineeringMagnetProgram

WhatisthePre-EngineeringMagnetProgram?

Although the term "engineering"is inthetitleofourmagnet program,ourstudents arecertainlynotlimited to the fieldofengineering.Students whohaveaninterestinmath,science,medicine,or themilitaryas fields ofstudyand as a possiblecareerwillbenefitfrom participation inourmagnet program.Students whohave participatedinour program havegoneontocollegetostudycivilandmechanicalengineering,chemistry,automotive design, acoustics,computerapplications andmedicine.

Howdoestheprogrambenefityourstudent?

Themagnet program hasacorecurriculum thatfocuses on math andscienceclasses,manyofferedatthe advanced,gifted,or APlevel.Unique to themagnetprogram,students arerequiredto takeFoundationsof EngineeringandTechnologyinthe9thgrade,EngineeringConceptsin the10thgrade,Engineering Applicationsinthe 11thgradeandEngineeringInternshipinthe12thgrade. Ourexperiencehas beenthat theseacademic classes at the higherlevelalsooffer thebenefitofsmallerclasssizes andmoreopportunityfor teacher-studentinteractionand instruction. Ourmagnetstudents havemore toofferontheircollegeapplications,moreopportunities forcollege grants andscholarships,andare well preparedforthe rigors ofcollegeclasses theyareabletomakeasmoother transitionfrom thehigh school to thepost-secondaryenvironment.Manyofourmagnetstudents areaccepted in engineeringprograms at GeorgiaTech,SouthernPoly-Tech, MercerUniversityand GeorgiaSouthern.

Students inthe Pre-EngineeringMagnet Program arealsorequired to become amemberoftheCareerand TechnicalStudent Organizationknownas TSAorTechnologyStudent Organization.TheTechnologyStudent Associationfosters personalgrowth,leadership,andopportunities intechnology,innovation,design,and engineering. Members applyandintegratescience,technology,engineeringandmathematics conceptsthroughco- curricularactivities,competitiveevents and relatedprograms.

Eventhough our programis relativelynew,ourmagnet program students alreadyhavealonglistof accomplishments andhonors.Aspartofourmagnetcourses,students takingourclass routinelyparticipatein competitionup tothe RegionalandStatelevel.

Ifyouwouldlike tolearn moreor submitanapplication . .. .

If you wouldlike tolearnmoreaboutWestside's EngineeringMagnet Program, weinvite you to view the"MagnetProgram PowerPoint” presentationatWestsideHigh SchoolWebsite.The Pre-EngineeringMagnet Program informationcanbefoundunder the“OURSCHOOL”tabat the topof theSchoolWebpage.

Youmayalsocall (478)779-3800,fax(478)779-3832,oruse postalmail torequestadditionalinformation.

Thankyoufor yourinterest.

WEAREWESTSIDE!

Westside High School

Pre-EngineeringMagnet Program

2014-15SchoolYear

Application DeadlineisNovember22,2013

Pre-EngineeringMagnetProgramApplicationForm

UsethisformtoapplyforthePre-EngineeringMagnetProgramatWestsideHighSchool.

Onlycompletedapplicationpacketswillbeaccepted.

Completedapplicationpacketsmustbeturnedintogether.Theymustinclude:

*ApplicationForm*Signature Page*All3recommendationforms.
Completetheinformation requested(pleaseprint)

Present Grade

Applyingfor Grade

CURRENT OVERALLGPA

PersonalInformation

StudentName

StudentIDNumber

AddressCityStateZIP Code

HomeTelephoneNumber(includingareacode)

Birth Date/_/

Have youeverattendedWestside HighSchool before?yesNo

Nameofschoolwhere youarecurrentlyenrolled

Parent or Guardian Information LivingwithMother Father BothGuardian.

BestPersontoContact

Mother/Guardian

Father/Guardian

Employer

Employer

Employer Address

Employer Address

WorkNumber

WorkNumber

CellNumber

CellNumber

Mother’s Email

Father’s Email

StudentandParentCommitment

WeunderstandthatstudentsapplytothePre-EngineeringMagnetProgramatWestsideHighSchoolasanoptionalprogrambecauseoftheuniquefocusoftheprogram.

However,werecognizethatacceptancetotheMagnetProgramisaprivilege.Werecognizethat standardsintheMagnetProgrammaybehigherthanthoserequiredbyotherCTAEprogramsintheDistrict.Engineeringisacareerwhichrequiresahigherunderstandingandinterestinmathandsciencethanmost othercareers.WeunderstandthatwithoutahighercompetencylevelinmathandscienceastudentmaystruggleinthePre-Engineeringprogram.

Also,weunderstandthatacceptableconduct,strongacademicprogress,andregularattendanceandmembershipoftheCareerandTechnicalStudentOrganization,TSA(TechnologyStudent Association)aremandatoryforcontinuedenrollmentintheWestsidePre-EngineeringMagnet Program.WeagreetoabidebyallBibbCountySchoolDistrictpolicies,includingdiscipline,attendanceandgradepolicies.Studentswhodonotmaintainacceptableconduct,strong academicprogressandregularattendanceandparticipatewithmembership inTSAwillbesubjecttoaprobationaryperiod.

WeunderstandthatadmissiontotheMagnetProgramisverycompetitive.StudentsareadmittedtotheMagnetProgramwithoutregardtorace,color,nationalorigin,genderordisability.

Thankyoufor yourinterest.

Parent’sSignatureDateStudent’sSignatureDate

MATH TEACHER

HighSchoolPre-EngineeringMagnetRecommendationForm

StudentName______SchoolCurrentlyAttending______CurrentGrade______MathTeacherName(PLEASEPRINT)

ThisstudentisapplyingtothePre-EngineeringMagnetProgram atWestsideHighSchool.

Pleasefillouttheformbelow and sendviaPONYtoMaryBethBarnes/Pre-EngineeringMagnetCoordinator atWestsideHighSchool.

AlmostAlways / Occasionally / Rarely / Never
Easeof Learning– Enjoysthe challengeof problems,
assignments, andissues.Learnsquickly.
Adaptability– Approachesideasand problemsfrom a
numberof directions.Findsalternativemeansofsolving problems.Thinksabout ideasin new ways.
Initiative andEnthusiasm– Isahighlymotivated, independent worker. Seeksadditionaltasks;is intellectually curious;staysactively engaged in activities.
Persistence– Stayswith tasks;relatesprogresson tasks
toaccomplishment of largergoals.
Reliability and Integrity–Isscrupulousand punctual in fulfillingobligations;readilytakesresponsibility.
Reasoning – Useslogical, analyticalreasoning and/or
creative,divergent thinkingto consider ideasor solve problems.(Originality and elaboration of thinking)
Communications– Communicateseffectively.
Organization– Managestime,resourcesandmaterials;
meetsdeadlines;dividestasksintosubtasks.
Leadership Qualities– Showsrespect and toleranceof others’ views.Iswillingto accept the ideasof othersand contributesto the group process.Influencesothersin a positivemanner.
Success– Displaysthe abilityto succeed in a challenging
program.

TEACHERCOMMENTS:

SCIENCE TEACHER

Westside HighSchoolPre-EngineeringMagnetRecommendationForm

StudentName______SchoolCurrentlyAttending______CurrentGrade______ScienceTeacherName(PLEASEPRINT)

ThisstudentisapplyingtothePre-EngineeringMagnetProgram atWestsideHighSchool.

Pleasefillouttheformbelow and sendviaPONYtoMaryBethBarnes/Pre-EngineeringMagnetCoordinator atWestsideHighSchool.

AlmostAlways / Occasionally / Rarely / Never
Easeof Learning– Enjoysthe challengeof problems,
assignments, andissues.Learnsquickly.
Adaptability– Approachesideasand problemsfrom a number of directions.Findsalternativemeansofsolving problems.Thinksabout ideasin new ways.
Initiative andEnthusiasm– Isahighlymotivated,
independentworker. Seeksadditionaltasks;is intellectually curious;staysactively engaged in activities.
Persistence– Stayswith tasks;relatesprogresson tasks to accomplishment of largergoals.
Reliability and Integrity–Isscrupulousand punctual
in fulfillingobligations;readilytakesresponsibility.
Reasoning –Useslogical, analyticalreasoning and/or
creative,divergent thinkingto consider ideasor solve problems.(Originality and elaboration of thinking)
Communications– Communicateseffectively.
Organization– Managestime,resourcesandmaterials; meetsdeadlines;dividestasksintosubtasks.
Leadership Qualities– Showsrespect and toleranceof
others’ views.Iswillingto accept the ideasof othersand contributesto the group process.Influencesothersin a positivemanner.
Success– Displaysthe abilityto succeed in a challenging
program.

TEACHERCOMMENTS:

TEACHER, COACH, COUNSELOROFYOUR CHOICE

Westside HighSchoolPre-EngineeringMagnetRecommendationForm

StudentName______SchoolCurrentlyAttending______CurrentGrade______TeacherName(PLEASEPRINT)

ThisstudentisapplyingtothePre-EngineeringMagnetProgram atWestsideHighSchool.

Pleasefillouttheformbelow and sendviaPONYtoMaryBethBarnes/Pre-EngineeringMagnetCoordinator atWestsideHighSchool.

AlmostAlways / Occasionally / Rarely / Never
Easeof Learning– Enjoysthe challengeof problems,
assignments, andissues.Learnsquickly.
Adaptability– Approachesideasand problemsfrom a number of directions.Findsalternativemeansofsolving problems.Thinksabout ideasin new ways.
Initiative andEnthusiasm– Isahighlymotivated,
independentworker. Seeksadditionaltasks;is intellectually curious;staysactively engaged in activities.
Persistence– Stayswith tasks;relatesprogresson tasks to accomplishment of largergoals.
Reliability and Integrity–Isscrupulousand punctual
in fulfillingobligations;readily takesresponsibility.
Reasoning – Useslogical, analyticalreasoning and/or
creative,divergent thinkingto consider ideasor solve problems.(Originality and elaboration of thinking)
Communications– Communicateseffectively.
Organization– Managestime,resourcesandmaterials; meetsdeadlines;dividestasksintosubtasks.
Leadership Qualities– Showsrespect and toleranceof
others’ views.Iswillingto accept the ideasof othersand contributesto the group process.Influencesothersin a positivemanner.
Success– Displaysthe abilityto succeed in a challenging
program.

TEACHERCOMMENTS: