Eligibility Criteria
Elementary School Program Eligibility
Spanish Dual Language
Schools
Kilpatrick Elementary School
Unidos Dual Language School
Criteria:
Kindergarten through First Grade
Completed application
Second through Fifth Grade
Completed application
Acceptable score on the language proficiency test
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
Third through Fifth Grade
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
STEM/STEAM
Schools
M. L. King, Jr. Elementary (STEM: Botany & Zoology)
West Clayton Elementary (STEAM)
Criteria:
Completed application
Visual and Performing Arts
School
Kay R. Pace School of the Arts
Criteria:
Kindergarten through Second Grade
Completed application
Third through Fifth Grade
Completed application
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Audition in chosen area of interest as selected on the application
Middle School Program Eligibility
Cambridge Assessment International/Early College
School:
Elite Scholars Academy
Criteria:
Sixth through eighth grade students are required to score proficient and above in mathematics and reading on the Georgia Milestones Assessment or the equivalent. Please contact the Magnet Office for more information, magnetprograms@clayton.k12.ga.us.
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
Spanish Dual Language
School:
Morrow Middle School
Criteria:
Completed application
Acceptable score on the language proficiency test
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
STEM
School
Rex Mill Middle School
Criteria
Completed application
80 or above in each course: math, science, English language arts, and Social Studies at the time of submission (1st semester for on-time applicants)
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
School
North Clayton Middle School
Criteria
Completed application
Visual & Performing Arts
School
M.D. Roberts Middle School of the Arts
Criteria:
Eligible Audition Score (Students may audition only in areas selected on the application.)
Must have 71 or above in each class using the most recent grading period (1st semester for on-time applicants)
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
High School Program Eligibility
Aeronautical Sciences/Aviation
Schools:
Morrow High School
North Clayton High School
Criteria:
9th Grade
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
10th Grade
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
Cambridge/Early College
School:
Elite Scholars Academy
Criteria:
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Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Engineering
School:
Morrow High School
Criteria:
9th Grade
•Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
• Discipline infractions may impact final
acceptance into the program
10th Grade
• Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
• Discipline infractions may impact final
acceptance into the program
Film & Media
School:
Mundy's Mill High School
Criteria:
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Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Medical Sciences
School:
Drew High School
Criteria:
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Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Pharmacy
School:
Morrow High School
Criteria:
9th Grade
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
10th Grade
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
Political Leadership
School:
Jonesboro High School
Criteria:
3.0 GPA
Essay
90% average in 8th Grade Social Studies
Interview
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
Public Safety
School:
Charles R. Drew High School
Criteria:
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program
Visual & Performing Arts
School:
M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts
Criteria:
Eligible Audition Score (Students must audition only in areas selected on the application.)
2.8 GPA (Students must meet the GPA requirements when applications close.)
Two online recommendations from current teachers (to be completed electronically; parents will be asked to submit teacher email addresses as part of the application process)
Discipline infractions may impact final acceptance into the program