Enhanced Criteria for Cambridge Requirements

(Senior High Only–grades 9-12)

  • A minimum of 2.5 Grade Point Average in each core academic subject area (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
  • A minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average in conduct for the core academic subject areas (e.g., language arts,
  • mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
  • All effort grades in core academic classes must be a “2” or higher for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
  • No more than 10 unexcused absences for the previous year and 5 unexcused absences for the first semester of the current year.
  • Algebra I Honors should be completed and received credit before the student enters the Magnet program.
    • Special consideration can be made for students who have not completed Algebra 1 Honors but are high achieving math students.
  • A Physical Science course and credit is not a requirement for this application cycle.
  • FSA scores can only be reviewed as part of the eligibility process under very limited circumstances.
  • Secondary schools with a six-period schedule may review FSA scores to determine if a student has at least one elective period available to take magnet theme courses.
  • No teacher recommendation will be required.
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