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Magnet Academy Requirements

 
Student Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2.8 GPA
  • Good Attendance & Conduct Record
  • Student Writing Sample
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Admissions Agreement
  • Complete Student Application Packet
 

A committee will review student applications and make final selection of the academy of Computer Science and Game Design students. The selection committee looks at the total student when making its determinations; therefore, we encourage you to provide as much information about your outside interests, activities, and community involvements as possible.


Course Requirements: 2010-2011`

The William H. Spencer High School Academy of Computer Science and Video Game Design offers an advanced curriculum that links rigorous core academic courses to computer science and video game design courses. The Academy of Computer Science and Game Design incorporates state of the art industry standards in a curriculum that includes network services, information technology support and services, programming and software development, and interactive digital media systems. (AP = Advanced Placement)

 
Grade 9 10 11 12
English English I Honors English II Honors American Literature Honors
&
AP English Language
English IV Honors
Math Concepts of Probability and Statistics
&
Math I Acceleration
Statistics
&
Math II Acceleration
Algebra III
&
Math III Acceleration
Calculus
&
AP Calculus
Science/Technology Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physical Science Honors Intermediate Programming
&
AP Computer
Science (A)
Social Studies American Government/ Citizenship
&
AP Human Geography
Local Area Studies
&
AP US History
World History Honors Economics Honors
Academic Electives   Academic Elective of Choice
or
Physical Education/ Health 
Foreign Language I Foreign Language II
Technology Electives Computing In The
Modern World
&
Intro To Web Design
Intro To
Animation &
3D Design
Beginning Programming Research, Design & Project Management
Summer Electives Physical Education/ Health
(Recommended)
  SAT/ACT Preparation
(Recommended)
 
 
For more information contact our Academy Coordinator Mrs. Toni Webb or 706-683-8701.