Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts

High School

Welcome to Brimm!

The Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School is a Camden City public magnet school for students interested in careers in the health allied sciences.

Applying to

Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School

2005-2006

Why Brimm?

• Number one high school in Camden in HSPA scores in Language Arts Literacy and Math

• In the top 20% in all Abbott Districts in Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics proficiency

• Comparable academic proficiency with South Jersey suburban high schools

More About Brimm• Leader in Science Fairs

– Tri-county Coriell Science Fair

– Delaware Valley Science Fair

• State-of-the-art technology and science labs

• Small class size with “highly qualified” teachers

• Excellent daily attendance rate

• First-hand exposures to medical professionals and institutions

• Opportunity to participate in team sports at Camden High and Woodrow Wilson High and District fine arts activities

and …

Proven Track Record

• Highest graduation rate since 1998• Highest college acceptance since

1998• Many seniors receive academic

and athletic scholarships to colleges each year

Parental Engagement

• Volunteerism

• Active PTSA

• Strong sense of community

All This

and

In a Safe Environment!

A LOOK INSIDE BRIMM

Who may apply?

• Students graduating from 8th grade from Camden City’s public, private, charter, and parochial schools

• Students interested in an academically challenging curriculum

• Students with an interest in medical careers

Selection Criteria

• Achievement record on standardized tests

• GPA in 7th and 8th grade

• Excellent attendance

Selection Criteria(continued)

• Ability to think critically and reason logically:– Brimm placement test results:

• Math aptitude • Verbal aptitude• Written expression

– Interview with student and parent(s)

and …

• Three letters of recommendation– Science or math teacher– Language Arts teacher– Unrelated adult

Application Timeline• April 4th – April 15th– Obtain an application from Brimm’s Main

Office

• April 9th– Attend an open house 3:00-5:00 PM at Brimm– or call the school to arrange a visitation/tour

(966-2500)

• April 22nd– Last date to hand-deliver a completed

application to Brimm’s Main Office by 3:30 PM

•April 29th

•Notification of application status sent to parents and sending schools

•May 14th

•Interview and placement test at Brimm•May 18th

•Make-up interview and placement test. Prior arrangements must be made with Brimm.

Timeline continued

All candidates for admission will receive a letter from Brimm notifying them of their acceptance or rejection by June 11th.

Summer Institute August 1st– 11th

• Ensure a successful transition into high school

• Prepare for academic success• Determine strengths and weaknesses in

math and language arts literacy• Establish a strong school spirit

All successful applicants must attend the summer institute to: