SLPS High School OverviewChoice/Magnet School Requirements

Carnahan High School of the Future

• Features:• Digital literacy, Mac Lab, Intelligence Classrooms, Pathways

Engineering Program

Requirements: 250 word (minimum) essay expressing the students interest in

attending Carnahan2 personal letters of recommendation from (1) current teacher or

principal and (2) a community member who knows the student wellPrevious year’s report card: Minimum GPA of 2.5 and NO behavior

problemsPersonal interview with the student Attendance must be 95% and above

Clyde C Miller Career Academy• Features• Career and technical education focus around 11 technical

pathways: bio-technology, construction management, electronics; healthcare, computer networking, data base management; manufacturing; hospitality, culinary, multi-media, and business administration

Requirements:Adherence to uniform policyPrevious year’s report card with 2.5 GPA (minimum)Copy of discipline record: good standing in citizenshipHigh attendance percentage Interview and essay writing

Northwest Academy of Law• Features:• Preparing students in fields of law and law enforcement including

careers as lawyers, judges, police officers, crime scene investigators, and FBI agents

Requirements:200 –word (minimum) essay expressing the students interest in

attending NorthwestPrevious years report card; minimum of 2.5 GPAPersonal interview with studentCopy of Discipline record; good standing in citizenship

Gateway STEM High School • Features:• Emphasis on mathematics and science with preparation in highly

technical fields• Accelerated and advanced placement courses

Requirements: Expectation to attending college after graduation Successful completion of an essay reflecting the students view of the

mission of Gateway STEM Official recommendation checklist form for high school, submitted by

two of the following: teacher, principal, or designated administrator Student transcripts/report cards reflecting success in math and science Student interview Good discipline records Commitment to parental involvement

Central Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA)• Features:• Performing arts high school

Requirements:Previous years report card with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5Attendance record with a minimum of 90%Discipline record with good standing (no OSS)Two letters of recommendation from (1) an administrator and (2) art

teacherAudition dates will be scheduled upon receipt of all required

documents.

Cleveland NJROTC• Features:• Full-fledged military school

Requirements: 2.5 minimum GPAC or better in math and communication arts for entire year5 paragraph essay “Why I want to be a cadet at Cleveland Naval

Junior Academy”Good attendance recordNO significant discipline history

Metro Academic & Classical High School • Features: • Service to community and technology oriented

Requirements: Must have an evaluation of excellent or good on each item on the

Official Recommendation Checklist Form for high school – submitted by two of the following: teacher, counselor, or administrator

Must score at or above the Third Achievement Level (Proficient or Advanced) on all current MAP tests.

Excellent attendance record (less than 5 days per semester)Must have a C or better in all classesApplicants must have completed and passed (with a 70% or better)

one year of Algebra

Soldan International Studies• Features:• Prepares students for careers in the medical field, biomedical

sciences, crime scene investigation, information technology, computer science, business, management, law, and leadership

• Advanced placement courses• Project Lead the Way with Wash U.

Requirements:2.5 GPA or better93% or higher attendanceGood citizenship

McKinley Classical Leadership Academy• Features:• Gifted and talented students

Requirements:Completed applicationCopy of most recent report cardsGood standing discipline and behavioral recordAttendance history reportMAP scoresDocumentation to verify gifted standingWrite and submit a brief essay: I am excited about McKinley CLA

because…”

SLU Medical High School• Features: • Embrace high academic standards• Common goal or careers in medicine and medical research

Requirements:Previous year’s report cardFirst grading period of current report cardTest record (MAP and other National Achievement Tests)Excellent attendance recordTwo letters of recommendation (current teacher, counselor, or

administrator)Admission exam and entrance essay