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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: