How To Pick The Right Magnet School

By: Misha Yap

High school. It’s a big step in anyone’s childhood. It is the place where one gets to decide what he/she wants to do in life. But, what if there was a way that one could get a head start pursuing their dream in high school.

Magnet schools are public schools that focus on students' specific goals and interests. A magnet school can be within a comprehensive high school, meaning it is a magnet school and a typical high school, or a school filled with only magnet students. There are many schools from performing arts to science schools and culinary schools to business schools.

To apply for a magnet school one must:

Get to know the school

Parent Information Workshops
School based open houses
Camps & Workshops
Shadow days
Choice fairs
Community Events
Talk to Guidance Counselors
Trustee PAC meetings

2. Collect Records (report cards, etc.)

3. Submit an application (due date was Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 3:00 P.M.)

Submit an application online at https://magnet.ccsd.net/apply/
Drop off/mail a paper application at 1st choice school

4. Stand By

Letters were mailed the week of February 25, 2019
Applicants can sign into their account and view the results

5. Accept and Enroll

Notify the school that you accept the offer (only one magnet school may be accepted)
Follow enrollment procedures

Admission Requirements are:

1st semester Grade Point Average
Attendance
Citizenship
Audition (LVA & Del Sol Academy)

The different types of magnet schools are:

Basic High School→ http://basicacademy.org/

Basic High School is a magnet school in the Henderson area that offers programs such as Automotive Technology, College Preparation, Early Childhood Development, Entrepreneurship, Fashion and Design, Foods and Nutrition, and Forensic Science.

Canyon Springs High School→ http://canyonspringshighschool.org/

Canyon Springs High School is another school that provides athletics and performing arts. Canyon Springs offers majors such as Law, Global Leadership, Business, and Military.

Clark High School → http://clarkchargers.org/

Clark High School offers three programs, while also being a comprehensive high school. The three programs are The Academy of Mathematics, Science Arts and Technology, the Academy of Finance, and the Teacher Education Academy.

Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts → http://delsolacademy.org/

Del Sol is a comprehensive high school that is also a performing arts school. Del Sol offers many programs like costume design, dance, band, mariachi, cinematic arts, orchestra, theater, theater tech, and vocal.

Desert Pines High School → http://desertpineshs.org/

The magnet program at Desert Pines focuses on career and technical education, which includes: Animation, Culinary Arts, Photography, Radio Production, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Video Production, and a new program, Community Health Science.

Eldorado High School→ https://eldoradohs.org/

Eldorado High school offers two magnet programs which are Video Game Technology (video game design and digital game development) and Animation. Eldorado is also a comprehensive high school in the Las Vegas area.

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts → https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA) is a magnet only school that focuses on the arts. This means that the school does not have any sports like a comprehensive high school, however if one wishes to play a school sport they may do so at their zoned school. LVA offers programs such as Dance, Theater/Theater Tech, Band, Vocal, and Orchestra.

Rancho High School→ http://ranchoram.org/

The magnet program at Rancho High School focuses on two programs: Pre-medical and Aviation. The Pre-medical program focuses on medicine, medical procedures, and equipment operations. The Aviation program focuses on Aerospace Engineering and Private Pilot.

Spring Valley High School → https://www.springvalleyhs.com/

Spring Valley offers one magnet program: International Baccalaureate (IB). IB focuses on preparing students to be excellent candidates for top universities.

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Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA) is one of many magnet schools.

This means that each student will study at the highest level for each academic subject. Universities also encourage community service, so at Spring Valley each student is required to do it.

Valley High School → http://valleyhs.vegas/

Valley High School offers five magnet programs: Hospitality and Tourism, International Baccalaureate (IB), Military Science, Technology, and Emergency Management.

Advanced Technologies Academy→ https://atech.org/

Advanced Technologies Academy, better known as A-Tech, is a Career and Technical Academy which only consists of magnet students. They offer courses like Architectural Design, Business Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, IT Networking, and Legal Studies.

East Career and Technical Academy → https://www.easttechtitans.com/

East Career and Technical Academy offers many magnet programs like Medical Professions, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education (students teach at an on-site pre-school), Health Information Management, Information Technology, Marketing and Hospitality, Mechanical Technology, and Sports Medicine. In addition, the school also offers many high school athletics.

Northwest Career and Technical Academy → https://www.nwctahawks.net/

Northwest Career and Technical Academy has eight programs that they offer: Engineering & Design, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Mechanical Technology, Medical Professions, Teacher Education, Veterinary Science. Sports and clubs also play a big role in this school.

Southeast Career and Technical Academy →https://www.secta.us/

As the first Career and Technical School in Nevada, Southeast Career and Technical Academy (SECTA) offers a whopping 12 magnet programs: Animation & Digital Game Development, Architectural Design, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary, Graphic Design, IT Networking, Nursing Assistant, Education & Training, Photography, and Sports Medicine.

Southwest Career and Technical Academy → http://swcta.net/

The programs that are offered at Southwest Career and Technical Academy are Automotive Technology, Culinary & Hospitality, Dental Assisting, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Web Design & Development, Digital Game Technology, Engineering, Fashion Design, and last but not least, Interior Design.

Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy → https://www.vtcta.org/

Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy focus on careers in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Pre-Law, Emergency Medical Services, 911 Dispatch, and Forensic Science.

West Career and Technical Academy → http://wctawranglers.com/

West Career and Technical Academy offers a total of 9 magnet programs that include: Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Nursing, Sports Medicine, Business Management, Digital Media, Engineering and Robotics, Cybersecurity, Environmental Management.

Although there are many great things about going to a magnet school, there are a couple downsides. Kiarra Waidelich, 8th grader, said, “One drawback of going to a magnet school is you’re around people who have the same interests and skills, so the competition is hard.”

Olivia Baughman, 8th grader, said, “I think a drawback of going to a magnet school is there aren’t many sports, so you might miss out on that.”

But, all in all, magnet schools are something for students to consider. As said by Mrs. Berg, 6th grade teacher, “If kids know what they’re interested in, then they should have that opportunity to start exploring the field, and learning more about it.”

Sources

Bienvenu, Casey. “Clark County School District Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies Department.” Application Information-Clark County School District Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies Department, www.magnet.ccsd.net/site341.php.

Bienvenu, Casey. “Clark County School District Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies Department.” Qualification Requirements-Clark County School District Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies Department, magnet.ccsd.net/site340.php.

Bienvenu, Casey. “Clark County School District Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies Department.” Magnet Schools-Clark County School District Magnet Schools and Career & Technical Academies Department, magnet.ccsd.net/site79.php.

Who Will Win The Essay Contest?

By: Aj Wick

Students, Layla Boren, 7th grade, and Natalie Tartadian, 7th grade, from Bob Miller Middle School, submitted essays to a contest called Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Their task was to create and personalize their essays based on the given topic. Layla and Natalie had to do research as well as give their own input into it.

DAR is a contest for fifth through eighth grade students to participate in. This years topic was “The Women's Suffrage Campaign.” Their assignment was to imagine that they were living in 1919 while the women’s suffrage campaigns were having impact on Americans politically and socially. They were to discuss the pros and cons of the new amendment that the U.S. Congress has passed. DAR allows students to speak their own opinion and say what they believe about the topic. They had to submit their essays by February 15, 2019.

Layla participated in the DAR writing contest. She ended up placing 3rd place and was awarded a medal and a certificate. Layla enjoys participating in writing contests because she can speak openly about the topic. When asked what she liked Layla said, “How I could speak my opinions in the essay,” said Layla. She had to find research for the essay and used sources to back up her information. “It is my opinions, but when I do research I use sources provided by the Miller library,” said Layla.

The DAR writing contest allows the students to speak freely about their thoughts of how it would be in 1919. Natalie was a participant in the DAR writing contest. However, she also competed in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) competition. The VFW writing contest is for young minds to express their thoughts. Natalie was a first place winner of the VFW state. She won a certificate, back pack, and a $50 check. The VFW has two contests and Natalie competed in the Patriot's Pen. The topic for the essay was “Why I Honor the American Flag.”

According to Natalie, she has learned a lot from competing in these two writing contest. For example, “I learn that it is a fun competition and something new to get into if you love to write,” said Natalie. When she was writing her essay, she had to use her own opinions and research from sources. “I used my opinion as well as research to complete my essay,” said Natalie.

All in all, both of these writing contest let the students write what they feel. It is a way for them to express their thoughts of what is happening or happened in America. Not only do they allow students to use their own opinion, but it creates opportunities for them to conduct research and locate information on the topic.

Photo By: AJ Wick

Natalie Tartadian, 7th grade, and Layla Boren, 7th grade, both competed in the essay contest this year.

NFL Jobs and Media For You

By: Aniya Strain and Josie Kehoe

On February 6th, Ms. Chase’s class got the opportunity to video chat with Jerry Csaki, head of NFL media, about different career paths you could choose if you are interested in working for the NFL.

There are many jobs that are available around the NFL that you can become beside being a football player. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCA.org): Only 0.02% of the high school football players will make an NFL roster. Some of the jobs you can get within the NFL are Accounting and Finance jobs, Communication/Community Relations jobs, Event Management jobs, Facility Operations/Event Staff jobs, Food and Beverage jobs, Human Resources jobs, and Marketing jobs.

Jerry Csaki works in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, where the Preseason, Induction Season, and Concert of Legends is. He is the Director of Youth Education where they have a staff of 4 and they are able to travel across the world.

“Football is a classroom of commitment,” said Csaki, “It teaches you to be a better citizen and it is more than a game. Everybody has unique abilities and skills. Start thinking that there are so many jobs around the NFL.” Students were able to learn about NFL careers and ask questions.

Charles Doningue, 7th grade, said, “I liked the presentation. It taught me that football is more than a game; you can still be backstage and still work hard.”

Alanna Starks, 7th grade, said, “I liked the presentation. It made me learn that there are a lot of job opportunities for sports.”

Overall, the NFL has many jobs surrounding it besides being a football player. Start thinking about what you can do on the sidelines or backstage that can help the whole team.

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