Which Magnet Programs are offered?

Thank you to all the current 4th and 7th grade students and families who attended the information session concerning Magnet Programs on April 29, 2013.  We will be hosting two overall Magnet Sessions in the Fall:  September 24 at 6 PM at the Bates Middle School Cafeteria, and September 30 at 6 PM at the Old Mill High School Auditorium.  Additional information will  be available in Fall. 

BioMedical Allied Health Program

For the student interested in exploring and engaging with real-world opportunities in the biomedical and allied health fields. Students can apply to the BMAH program in grade 8.

BMAH Program Overview 

BMAH Information Sheet   (Español)

Visit the BMAH website.

Centers of Applied Technology

For the student interested in developing technical skills needed to be marketable in the competitive work place. Students can apply to this program in grades 9 and 10. 

CAT Program Overview 

CAT Information Sheet   (Español)

Visit the CAT North or CAT South websites.

 

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (grades 6-8)

For the inquisitive student eager to think outside the box, explore, and problem-solve. Students can apply tho this program in grade 5.  

IB MYP Program Overview.

IB MYP Information Sheet  (Español)

Visit the AACPS IB website.

International Baccalaureate MYP (9-10)/Diploma Programme (11-12)

For the student who aspires to become a visionary leader. Students can apply tho this program in grades 8 and 10.Students interested in applying to the IB DP program in grade 10 should contact the IB Coordinator at their IB School for eligibility requirements. 

IB MYP/DP Program Overview

IB MYP/DP Information Sheet  (Español)

Visit the AACPS IB website.

Performing Visual Arts Middle School

For the arts student interested in fostering their maximum potential both artistically and academically. Students can apply to this program in grade 5. 

PVA Middle School Program Overview

PVA Middle School Information Sheet  (Español)

Visit the PVA website.

Performing Visual Arts High School

For the serious artist interested in developing their full potential as they prepare for post-secondary academic and career success. Students can apply to this program in grade 8. 

PVA High School Program Overview

PVA High School Information Sheet  (Español)

Visit the PVA website.

Science Technology, Engineering, & Math Middle School Program

For the students interested in exploring how science, technology, engineering, and math is present everywhere in the world around them. For the first time, students whose home middle school would be Chesapeake Bay Middle, George Fox Middle, Old Mill Middle North, Old Mill Middle South or Severna Park Middle School can apply to this new program in grade 5.

 

Students who do not typically feed into these five middle schools and who are interested in STEM will have opportunities in the future to apply to our STEM Middle Schools at Central and Lindale Middle that will open in future years.

STEM Program Overview--Coming Soon

STEM Middle School Information Sheet  (Español)

Visit the STEM website.

Science Technology, Engineering, & Math High School Program

For the student interested in hands-on, real-world experience in the science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines Students can apply to this program in grade 8.

STEM Program Overview

STEM High School Information Sheet  (Español)

Visit the STEM website.