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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: 2011 - 2012
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. 
Courses and course progression are subject to change to meet both industry and post-secondary educational standards and/or requirements.  Students must follow the course progression to remain in the magnet.  Failure to follow and/or pass the magnet courses are grounds for removal from the magnet.
 
Grade 9 10 11 12
English English I Honors English II Honors American Literature Honors
&
AP English Language
English IV Honors
Math
Math I Acceleration

Math II Acceleration

Math III Acceleration
Math IV Acceleration
&
AP Calculus
Science/Technology Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physical Science Honors Information Technology Essentials
&
AP Computer
Science (A)
Social Studies American Government/ Citizenship
&
AP Human Geography
Anthropology
&
AP World History
World History Honors
(Class of 2013 Only)

US History Honors
(Class of 2014 and Beyond)

Economics Honors
Academic Electives Physical Education/ Health Foreign Language I
or
Physical Education/ Health 
Foreign Language II  Academic Elective of Choice
 
Technology Electives Computing In The
Modern World
&
Business Communications
Intro To
Animation &
3D Design
Beginning Programming
&
Intermediate Programming
 
Academic Elective of Choice
 
Summer Electives
 
     
 
For more information contact our Academy Coordinator Mrs. Dolly Baker or 706-683-8701.