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How to Apply for a High school Magnet program.

Welcome to the 2008-09 school year - Preparing for High School

Applying for a Cobb County Magnet Program is the responsibility of the 8th grade student and parents. Please take the following steps:

1.  Go to the Cobb County website, and click on Magnet schools.  Download the magnet school application from the individual schools.  Cobb website: www.cobbk12.org

2.  Attend the informational night meetings at each interested program.  The dates of these meetings are as follows:   (1) Pebblebrook Center for Performing Arts - October 3, 2008 at 7:30 at the Cobb Civic Center;  (2) South Cobb Academy of Research and Medical Sciences - October 23, 2008 at 7:00 at South Cobb High School;  (3) North Cobb School for International Studies' - October 28, 2008 at 7:00 at North Cobb High School;  (4)Wheeler Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, and Technology - November 6, 2008 at 7:00 at Wheeler High School;  (5) Campbell International Baccalaureate Program - November 10, 2008 at 7:00 at Campbell High School, and (6) Kennesaw Mountain Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology -November 18,2008 at 7:00 at Kennesaw Mountain High School. 

  3.  Give teacher recommendation forms to the appropriate teacher along with an envelope addressed to the receiving magnet program.  The teacher will forward the recommendation through the school district mail.

4.  All applications MUST be postmarked on or before DECEMBER 5, 2008 in order for the student's application to be considered.

North Cobb High School Magnet Program

The North Cobb School for International Studies' is hosting an Open House for all prospective students.

It is October 28, 2008 at 7:00 at North Cobb High School.

They would like to invite all middle school students (Grades 6-8) to attend.  If you need further information, you may contact Trudy Delhy, Coordinator, at 770-975-6685.  Her email address is trudy.delhey@cobbk12.org.

Pebblebrook High School Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts

This program develops talented young artists for successful careers and college programs.  This is an opportunity to be in an extensive training program and classes in drama, dance, and vocal music while maintaining high academic achievement.  Auditions are available in the spring of 8th grade at each middle school or by contacting Mr. Frank Timmerman, Director.  Phone 770-819-2521 or email him at frank.timmerman@cobbk12.org.  Open House is October 3, 2008 at 7:30 at the Cobb Civic Center.

Cobb County High School Magnet Programs

Attention all 8th graders and 8th grade parents:

The Cobb County School Distrcit's high school magnet programs provide opportunities for committed students to pursue and advanced course of study in a specific focus area while earning a college preparatory diploma.  Advanced learning coordinators conduct informational meetings at each middle school in September and October, and applications are available online and in the counselor's office after October 1.  Also, open houses are scheduled at individual magnet locations in October and November.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On or before the first Friday in December of the student's 8th grade year.

If you and your 8th grader is interested in applying for a high school magnet program, please complete an application and attend the individual programs at each magnet school.

You may also contact any of the following coordinators:

North Cobb High School for International Studies:  Ms. Trudy Delhey, coordinator, 770-975-6685, est. 301 or email her at trudy.delhey@cobbk12.org.                                                                        

Kennesaw Mountain High School Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology:  Dr. Mimi Dyer, coordinator, 678-331-3954 or email her at mimi.dyer@cobbk12.org.

Wheeler High School Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Mathematics, and Technology:  Mr. Gregg Farmer, coordinator, 770-578-3286 or email him at gregg.farmer@cobbk12.org.

South Cobb High School Academy of Mathematics and Medical Sciences:  Dr. Joanne Lee, coordinator, 770-819-2611, ext. 285 or email her at joanne.lee@cobbk12.org.

Campbell High School International Baccalaureate Program:  Dr. Judy Romanchuk, 678-842-6856,or email her at judy.romanchuk@cobbk12.org.

Application, attending meetings, and deadlines are student and parent responsibilities.  Please follow appropriate datelines.  This is extremely important!  Please remember first Friday in December is the absolute Deadline.

8th grade COGAT/ITBS

All 8th grade students in Cobb County Schools will be tested on September 17 - September 29, 2008.  The Cognitives Abilities Test (COGAT) measures student performance on abilities related to success in school subjects.  The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is a nationally normed test that measures student achievement in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. 

It is very important that students be at school ontime during the testing days.  Please talk with your student the importance of doing his/her very best!

Prevention & Intervention

Welcome to the 2008-09 school year at Barber Middle School!

The Barber Middle School Guidance Counselors are Mrs. Kay Clark, 7th and 8th grade counselor, and Ms. Jeannie Collins, 6th grade counselor.  Our jobs as counselors help to create a cohesive learning environment for students, families, and school employees.  If at any time, you need our services, please contact either of us.  Our guidance direct line is 770-975-6770.

As counselors, we serve as the local school contact for personnel and students who are experiencing personal, professional, family,  and/or any other stresses that may cause discomfort for self and others.   We can facilitate contact for personnel and students who are:

     * Having difficulties with school adjustment.     *Dealing with separation or loss issues.     *Victims of physical or emotional abuse.     *Feeling anxious, stressed, or "burned out".     *Depressed or Suicidal.     *Using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.     *Drug free and need support in the decision not to use.     *Need support for families of a chemically dependent person.

The Cobb County School District has a coalition of mental health agencies that are contracted to give individuals and families a free assessment.  Contact with these mental health therapists can be made through the Barber Guidance Department.  Please contact Mrs. Clark or Ms. Collins.

The Cobb County School District's Prevention and Intervention specialists that are contacts for all schools and mental health agencies are also available by email:  jeff.inman@cobbk12.org; jeff.dess@cobbk12.org; or pattiagatston@cobbk12.org.  Telephone contact may be made through their secretary, Ms. Hutchings, at 770-429-5846.

How to register a student

Please call Mrs. Cheryl Price at 770-975-6764 to schedule an appointment for registration.  Documents required to register a student:  (1)  Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231)

(2) Dental Certificate (Form 3300)  (3)  Standardized Testing - CRCT  (4)  Most recent report card

(5)  Withdrawal form if student has attended a school this school-year, and complete mailing address of previous school.

(6)  Minimum of two proofs of residence.

A student may not complete enrollment forms without these forms.  These documents MUST be presented at time of enrollment.

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