1. K.O. Knudson Middle School Academy of Creative Arts, Language, & Technology Presentation to Gilbert Magnet School Parents September 16, 2010

2. Major Areas of Study Band Dance Drama Orchestra Technology: Computer Graphic Design TV Production Visual Art Vocal Students applying to K.O. Knudson for Sixth Grade select a Major Area of Study from the following areas:

3. Applications Applications are accepted from October – February according to the dates set by the Select Schools office. All applications received after the deadline are considered late and are not reviewed until all qualified applications received on time are exhausted. Received over 2100 applications for 2010- 11 and several hundred late applications.

4. Applications Applications, both paper and on-line, must include a copy of the student’s 1 st Trimester/Semester report card to be complete. Incomplete Applications can not be scored. ALL MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE – 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011.

5. Applications Two scoring criteria; ◦ Rigorous – Cashman, Hyde Park, & Roy Martin (Includes Standardized Test Scores in Math, Reading, Science, & Writing) ◦ Standard – Knudson, Bridger, & Gibson Standard Criteria evaluates three areas: ◦ Grades = 4 points possible ◦ Attendance = 3 points possible ◦ Citizenship = 3 points possible Total = 10 points possible

6. Grades GPA of: 3.5 – 4.0 = 4 points 3.0 – 3.49 = 3 points 2.5 – 2.99 = 2 points 2.0 – 2.49 = 1 point Below 2.0 = 0 points Subjects included in GPA are: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science (PE, Art, Music, Library, etc. are not included)

7. Attendance: 1 st Trimester Report Card 0-2 Absences = 3 pts 3-5 Absences = 2 pts 6-7 Absences = 1 pt 8 or above absences = 0 1 st Semester Report Card 0-3 Absences = 3 pts 4-7Absences = 2 pts 8-9 Absences = 1 pt 10 or above absences = 0

8. Citizenship 51% E’s (No N’s or U’s) = 3 points 51% S’s (No N’s or U’s) = 2 points E & S grades with One U or N = 1 point 2 or more U’s = 0 points

9. Qualifying Scores All applications are scored and a Qualifying score for each Major Area of Study is established based upon the applications received for the major. Qualifying scores for 2010-11 ranged from 6-8 points. All qualified applications are placed in the lottery.

10. Examples: Susan Green GPA – 3.0 = 3 pts Att. – 4 abs = 2 pts Cit. – 3 E’s & 5 S’s = 2 pts Total = 7 pts Joseph Black GPA – 3.50 = 4 pts Att. – 3 abs = 3 pts Cit. – 5 E’s & 3 S’s = 3 pts Total = 10 pts

11. Examples: Kevin White GPA – 2.75 = 2 pts Att. – 10 abs = 0 pts Cit. – 3 E’s & 5 S’s = 2 pts Total = 4 pts Martha Grey GPA – 3.0 = 3 pts Att. – 5 abs = 2 pts Cit. – 4 E’s, 3 S’s & 1 N = 1 pt Total = 6 pts

12. Feeder Preference Students from Gilbert and Mackey are given a feeder preference in the lottery. 25% of the seats available are reserved for the feeder preference. Example: 60 seats for Drama = 15 seats for students from these 2 schools. If there are more than 15 applications from these 2 schools, they are drawn in a lottery, those not selected are placed in the general lottery.

13. Other Preferences Geographic Preference ◦ Students who live in geographic zone Sibling Preference ◦ Students who are siblings of current 6 th & 7 th graders

14. Why Set Academic Criteria? Transition to middle school is difficult enough. Demands of the longer school day, the many extra-curricular activities students are involved in, and the long transportation time add to the burden on students. We want students to be successful.

15. Important Dates October 23, 2010: Magnet Fair @ Galleria Mall 10am-5pm January 22, 2011: Magnet Fair@ Meadows Mall 10am-5pm November 1 st, 2010: Online Applications Available! KO Knudson on-site recruiting events: January TBA APPLICATIONS DUE: FEBRUARY 7 TH, 2010 @ 5PM.

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