Pre-Engineering Magnet ProgramWestside High School

Pre-Engineering Magnet Program

Westside High SchoolBibb CountyMacon, GA

What is the Pre-Engineering Magnet Program?

Although the term “engineering” is in the title of our magnet

program, our magnet students are not limited to the field of

engineering.

What is the Pre-Engineering Magnet Program?

Students interested in math, science, medicine, or the military as fields of study and as a possible career will benefit from participation in the

many challenges offered through our magnet program.

What is the Pre-Engineering Magnet Program?

Our magnet students have pursued college majors such as civil and

mechanical engineering, chemistry, automotive design, acoustics, textile engineering, computer applications

and medicine.

How does the program benefit a student?

• The magnet program has a core curriculum that focuses on math and science classes, many offered at the advanced, gifted, or AP level.

• Unique to the magnet program, students are required to take “Science Research I” in 9th grade, “Science Research II” in 10th grade, and “Computer Programming” their junior year.

How does the program benefit a student?• Our experience has been that these academic

classes at the higher level often offer the additional benefit of smaller class sizes and more opportunity for teacher-student interaction and instruction.

• Additional independent study and specialized classes are available for students with an interest in classes not ordinarily offered at the high school level.

How does the program benefit a student?

Our magnet students have more to offer on their college applications, more

opportunities for college grants and scholarships, and are well prepared for the

rigors of college classes - able to make a smoother transition from the high school to

the college environment.

Pre-Engineering Magnet Potential?

• Naturally curious – wants to know “why”

• Problem solver – wants to know “how”

• Creative thinker – wants to find a “better way”

• Interested in Science, Math, Computers

• “Tinkers” or “Putters Around”

• Works to completion of task – and beyond

• Likes to explain things….

Characteristics of anEngineering Aptitude

Cognitive Processes

–Reasoning

–Problem-solving

–Creativity

–Decision-making

Characteristics of anEngineering Aptitude

Learning Domains

–Mathematics

–Science

–Computers

Characteristics of anEngineering Aptitude

Life Skills

–Social (cooperative) Learning

–Management/Organization

–Effective Listening

–Self-directed

Our magnet program students have a tradition of accomplishments and

honors.

As part of our magnet curriculum, students taking our sophomore “Science Research II” class routinely

participate in Science Fair competition up to the State level, and we have had no less than 3 students advance

to the prestigious and highly selective Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

We have established a tradition of students selected for the top 50 research projects in the state by the Georgia Junior

Science and Humanities Symposium sponsored by the United States Armed Forces and hosted by the University

of Georgia.

Our magnet program students have a tradition of accomplishments and

honors.

Our magnet program students have a tradition of accomplishments and honors.

…A recent graduate from Westside’s magnet program is currently attending the United

States Military Academy at West Point under full scholarship.

…A magnet program student who recently graduated from college is now working for

Shell Oil as a chemical engineer.

Independent ResearchThrough our program of guided

scientific research, magnet students have designed and developed

automatic fertilization equipment, portable electric guitars, ecological pest control, blood protein analysis,

acoustic dampening, and many, many more prize-winning projects.

Competitive Design• Magnet students enjoy our

annual tradition of “Boat Races” at Lake Seminole!

• Science Research and AP Physics classes compete to see who can design and build the fastest human-powered boat using 100% recycled materials.

Competitive Design

Spaghetti BridgeScience Research I

TrebuchetAP Physics

Competitive Design

Curriculum

Freshman YearMagnet Class Science Research IScience Biology GMath Accelerated Math (A/B sched)Language Arts 9th Literature G (A/B sched)Social Studies Government APElective Computer ApplicationsElective PE/HealthNOTE: One elective can be deferred to Sophomore year to accommodate Band, ROTC, or other area of significant interest.

Curriculum

Sophomore YearMagnet Class Science Research IIScience Chemistry GMath Accelerated Math IISocial Studies World History APLanguage Arts 10th Literature H or GElectiveElectiveElective

Curriculum

Junior YearMagnet Class Computer ProgrammingScience Bio/Chem/EnvSci APMath Accelerated Math IIISocial Studies US History H or APLanguage Arts 11th Literature H or APElectiveElectiveElectiveNOTE: One elective slot may be taken depending on choice of AP classes (full year AP course)

Curriculum

Senior YearMagnet Class Computer Programming II or

Odyssey “Class of the Mind”Science Physics H or APMath Calculus/Statistics APSocial Studies EconomicsLanguage Arts 12th Literature H or APElectiveElectiveElective

Selection ProcessApplication

Online Form Downloadable Form We have forms here for you

Review of Student Transcript Grades Accelerated or Gifted Classes Discipline

Letter of Acceptance Unconditional Acceptance Provisional Acceptance Alternate for Acceptance

Selection Process

ApplicationOnline FormDownloadable FormWe have forms here for you

Online Forms

1. Go to the Westside Home Page

2. Click on the Magnet Link

Online Forms

1. On the Magnet “Welcome” page…..

2. Click on the “Inquiry and Application Form” link

Online Forms

Fill out an application “Online”

or“Download”

a form to fill out by hand

Online Forms

The online form is easy to fill out, and will be emailed to Westside when finished.

Selection Process

Review of Student TranscriptGradesAccelerated or Gifted ClassesDiscipline

Selection CriteriaGrade Evaluation: Pre-Engineering Magnet

(Scores less than indicated will require support from Standardized Scores and/or references for consideration)

•Grade Point Average 7th Grade (≥85%): _____•Grade Point Average Year-To-Date 8th Grade (≥85%): _____•Science Grade 7th Grade (≥85%): _____•Enrolled in accelerated science 8th Grade: YES || NO•Science Grade Year-To-Date 8th Grade (≥85%): _____•Math Grade 7th Grade (≥85%): _____•Enrolled in accelerated math 8th Grade: YES || NO•Algebra or Math Grade Year-To-Date 8th Grade (≥85%): _____

Selection Process

Letter of AcceptanceUnconditional AcceptanceProvisional AcceptanceAlternate for Acceptance

Pre-Engineering Magnet ProgramWestside High School