Our Magnet Program

Ms. Sharon Ingram, Magnet Coordinator
sharon.ingram@tusd1.org
520.225.5403
Interested in attending THMS? Call Ms. Ingram for an appointment.

Campus tours

Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY between 7:45 and 9:15am and Friday mornings from 7:45 to 8:30am.
If you're interested, contact Mona Rutherford at 225-5334. Campus tours will only be given during the hours above with appointment or when scheduled with Sharon Ingram.

Tucson High Boundary - Call School Community Services at 225-6400
Open Enrollment and Magnet Information

Art
Ms. Martha Reed
martha.reed@tusd1.org

Mathematics
Ms. Ginger Ververelli
ginger.ververelli@tusd1.org

Science
Mr. Jim Sinex
james.sinex@tusd1.org

Technology/CTE/JTED
Ms. Kathy Koppy
martha.reed@tusd1.org

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: James Sinex
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: Kathy Koppy, T146

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: Ginger Ververelli
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: Martha Reed
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: Martha Reed
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