The Liberal Arts College Preparatory Magnet is designed to nurture the
intellectual qualities necessary for success in college. Students are
challenged to think critically, to improve their decision-making and
problem-solving skills, and to become responsible citizens. The
Admissions Committee looks for evidence of motivation and readiness for
high school work. Students will qualify for entrance into the program
based on the following criteria:
•
Completion of the admission
application
with a copy of the eighth
grade report
card, signed by the guidance counselor. The report card must show an
"82" or better average in each standard eighth grade course. A student does not
have
to earn an "82" in courses that are normally taught in high school,
since these
courses may be retaken (e.g. Algebra).
Application should be submitted prior
to testing.
•
Recommendations from the school counselor, English teacher, and math
teacher
indicating positive attitudes, behavior, and attendance. Recommendations
will be requested by CHS, not the student. Discipline and
attendance records
may be requested.
•
Successful completion of the entrance exams, which include:
A reading comprehension test
A mathematics placement test
An essay
The examinations for Fall, 2013 admissions will be given on:
December 8, 2012
January 19, 2013
February 2, 2013
Student
Selection
Admissions will begin after the first testing date and continue until
the number of students accepted meets the maximum enrollment for
Columbus High School. Following enrollment into the program, students
must maintain a "C" average or better in each course. Any student whose
nine-week grade in a term course is less than a "C" will be placed on
academic probation for that term. Every effort will be made to help the
student improve his grade. At the end of the term, if any grade is less
than a "C," the student’s progress will be reviewed, and he may be
reassigned to the high school in his residential attendance zone.
