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Core - 9th & 10th Grades

Science Concentration
- 11th & 12th Grades

Technology

Non-Magnet Curriculum
- 11th & 12th Grades

Magnet Curriculum

Core - 9th & 10th Grades

Science
Students double in science during their freshman and sophomore years, one each semester. Choices include:

9th Grade 10th Grade
Magnet Honors Biology
Magnet Honors Chemistry
Magnet Honors Physics
Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry
Magnet Honors Physics II (Intro to Engineering)
Magnet Honors Chemistry II

 

Math
Depending on level of entry.

9th Grade (Class of 2012) 10th Grade

Magnet Accelerated Math 1
Magnet Accelerated Math 2


Magnet Honors Algebra II
Magnet Honors Analysis
Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry
AP Statistics
9th Grade (Class of 2011)
Magnet Honors Geometry
Magnet Honors Algebra II

 

English

9th Grade 10th Grade
Honors English
Ninth Grade Lit/Comp
Honors British Literature
Tenth Grade Lit/Comp

 

Social Studies
Ninth Grade Social Studies is optional
.

9th Grade 10th Grade
World Geography
Gifted Developmental Psychology
World History
AP World History

Foreign Language
A minimum of two foreign language units in the same language is required. Languages offered are: Spanish, French, German, and Latin.

9th Grade 10th Grade
Foreign Language
Level I
Level II
Level III
Foreign Language
Level II
Level III
Level IV

 

Career/Technology
All Center students are required to take a minimum of four technology classes during the program.

9th Grade 10th Grade
Magnet Foundations Technology course of students choosing

 

Electives
Students will have the opportunity to take up to three electives during each of their first two years. These electives can come from Foreign Language, Career Tech, Physical Education, Fine Arts (Music), Journalism, Visual Arts, Drama, etc.

 

Science Concentration - 11th & 12th Grades

Medical Biotechnology Emphasis

11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:
Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Advanced DNA/Genetics Research
Magnet Scientific Research
Magnet Scientific Internship

Engineering Emphasis

11th Grade 12th Grade

2 units from:
Magnet Honors Physics !!
AP Physics B
AP Physics C
AP Chemistry
Advanced Physics/Robotics Principles
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Magnet Scientific Research
Magnet Scientific Internship

AP Science Emphasis

11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:
AP Physics B or C
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
Magnet Scientific Research
Magnet Scientific Internship

Math

11th & 12 Grades

Magnet Honors Analysis
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Calculus (BC)

AP Statistics
Ga Tech Calculus II
Ga Tech Calculus III

Technology
Center students must take at least two technology courses during their junior and senior years. Technology choices include:

Computer Programming
Intro to Computer Programming (Q-Basic, Visual Basic)
Advanced Programming (Java)
AP Computer Science (Advanced Java)

Multimedia and Digital Production
Web Page Design
Multimedia Presentations & Communication Technology

Electronics and Telecommunications
Electronics I- Fundamentals of Electronics
Electronics II - AC Circuits, Analog and Digital Circuits
Electronics
III - Advanced AC, DC, Analog & Digital Circuits
Fundamentals of Telecommunications

Drafting & Design (Engineering Drawing)
Introduction to Engineering Drawing
Engineering Concepts & Drawing
Solid Modeling & Design
Architectural Drawing & Design I, II

Communications Technologies
Broadcast & Video Production (Mass Media) I, II, III

Business, Marketing, and Information Management
International Business
Business Law
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Banking and Finance
Computer Applications

Information Technology
Information Technology Foundations
User Support for Information Support (Computer Repair)
Operating Systems Management
Networking
Information Systems Management

Therapeutical and Sports Medicine
Introduction to Therapeutical Sports Medicine
Kinesiology & Exercise Physiology
Evaluation in Therapeutical Sports Medicine

Other Career/Tech Courses
Professional Foods (Culinary Arts)
Introduction to Pre-Engineering
ROTC

 

Non-Magnet Curriculum - 11th & 12th Grades

English
11th Grade 12th Grade
American Literature One of the following:
AP Literature
AP Language
World Literature
British Literature
Pacesetter English

Social Studies
11th Grade 12th Grade
U.S. History (AP, Honors, or on-level) Economics (AP, Honors, or on-level)
Government (AP, Honors, or on-level)

Physical Education
All students must complete Health/BPE during their junior or senior year.

Electives
Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective courses during their junior and senior years from areas such Foreign Language, Career Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts (Music), Journalism, Visual Arts, Drama, etc.

For detailed descriptions of courses please download our Magnet Course Booklet by clicking the link below.

Magnet Course Booklet

 

Magnet Science Sequence Power Point Presentation

To view our Power Point presentations, you will need to have Microsoft Office Power Point or the Power Point Viewer installed on your computer.

 

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