Magnet Program
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Art
Ms. Sheryl Oden
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Technology / JTED
Ms. Laura Gallego
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Science
Ms. Gayle Brickert-Albrecht
gayle.brickert-albrec@tusd.k12.az.us
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Mathematics
Mr. Jay Adkins
raymond.adkinsjr@tusd.k12.az.us
Dr. John Willy, Math Dept. Chair
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Changes for Magnet Enrollment
Parents should be aware that there will be changes regarding enrollment in the area of Magnet Programs and Open Enrollment. Due to the landmark Supreme Court ruling that occurred over the summer of 2007, school districts that have used ethnicity as a criterion to enter a public school have been ruled as unconstitutional.
As a district under court ordered desegregation, TUSD has dissolved Governing Board Policy 5090, which states, “A student may transfer provided the transfer improves the ethnic balance of the receiving school and does not further imbalance the ethnic makeup of the home school.” TUSD is now requesting, “Unitary Status” or to be released from the court order desegregation ruling which was issued nearly 30 years ago.
TUSD has conducted two open forums thus far to present a number of enrollment policy options, and to obtain community input regarding those options. The end result should be more options for more students, and improved policies that address the issue of diversity throughout the District.
Parents will now have the option of enrolling their child under a Magnet Program, Open Enrollment or a new option called Pipeline schools. This option is new for TUSD and staff is exploring the possibilities of this alternative. Under the Pipeline option, students would enter programs with a specific theme (similar to Magnet programs) K-12.
Students would be automatically eligible to attend the associated pipeline middle or high school upon promotion from the student’s current school. It should be noted that families may enroll in all three options at the same time, and are not restricted to selecting only one.
According to a draft policy entitled, “Enrollment and School Choice,” enrollment priorities at a magnet school or open enrollment are as follows:
-Students who live within the school attendance zone will be admitted without regard to capacity.
If the number of attendance zone students enrolling in the school plus the number of applicants to the school under this policy exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be used. The District will admit students according to the following guidelines, in the following order of priority:
-Students currently enrolled in a school/program shall be permitted to continue at that school/program subject to conditions of continuance as identified in the regulation.
-Siblings of students currently enrolled at the school.
-Children of TUSD staff at the school site where the parent is currently employed.
-Other In-District students.
-Out of District students.
The TUSD department of Community Services will accept applications for both Non-Magnet students and Open Enrollment students from November 15, 2007 to February 15, 2008. Information regarding Pipeline schools is not available as this option is still in the planning stages. Parents are encouraged to apply in person at the Community Services Office located at 75 N. Park Avenue 85719.
THMS MAGNET ENDORSEMENT PLAN
An ENDORSEMENT is a specialized program of study in one of the Magnet areas. Completion of the indicated criteria will result in a Seal of Endorsement on the high school diploma and the permanent transcript. This is also a great opportunity to enhance both scholarship opportunities and job placement!
STUDENTS MUST GRADUATE WITH A 3.00 G. P.A.
Science Endorsement (S)
Department
Chair: Gayle Brickert-Albrecht (T258)
4 units in Science
4 units in Mathematics
2 units in Technology
Two of the following:
Advanced Placement Science or Mathematics course
Pima College Concurrent Credit Science course
Internship in Science area
Research project
Showcase Portfolio which includes:
Research project
Documentation of internship, if applicable
Written piece reflective of endorsement experience, 500 words, double spaced
Resume
TECHNOLOGY ENDORSEMENT
Department Chair: Louann Costa, V101
4 units in a Technology sequence
4 units in Mathematics
3 units in Science
One of the following:
Advanced Placement Technology Course
Pima College Concurrent Credit in Technology
Internship in Technology area
Successful completion of 4-year exit exam
Example: Auto-NATAF Certification
CISCO-CCNA Test
Research project
Showcase Portfolio which includes:
Research project
Documentation of internship, if applicable
Written piece reflective of endorsement experience, 500 words, double spaced.
Resume
MATHEMATICS ENDORSEMENT
Department Chair: John Willy (T379)
4 years of Mathematics including Advanced Placement Calculus
3.25 GPA average or better for all mathematics course
Participation in at least 3 mathematics contest exams (AATM and/or AMC)
Submit at least one mathematics project to the annual Mathematics/Science Fair (SARSEF)
Showcase Portfolio which includes:
Senior Project
Documentation of internship, if applicable
Written piece reflective of endorsement experience, 500 words, double spaced
Resume
Visual Arts Endorsement (VA)
Department Chair: Sheryl Oden (T205)
6 units in Arts with 4 units from Visual and 2 units from Visual or Performing
Three of these units must be above level I/II
One of the following:
AP Art History
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art
Pima College Duel Credit Arts course
Internship in Arts
Senior Project
Showcase Portfolio which includes:
Senior Project
Documentation of internship, if applicable
Written piece reflective of endorsement experience, 500 words, double spaced
Resume
PERFORMING ARTS ENDORSEMENT (PA)
Department Chair: Sheryl Oden (T205)
6 units in Arts with 4 units from Performing and 2 units from Visual or Performing
Three of these units must be above level I/II
One of the following:
AP Art History
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art
Dance History, Choreography and Improvisation V, VI
Pima College Duel Credit Arts course
Internship in Arts
Senior Project
Showcase Portfolio which includes:
Senior Project
Documentation of internship, if applicable
Written piece reflective of endorsement experience, 500 words, double spaced
Resume
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