Westlake High School’s

Magnet Program

Westlake Magnet Program’sExtended Mission

• Inquirers• Knowledgeable• Thinkers• Communicators• Principled

• Open-Minded• Caring• Risk-Takers• Balanced• Reflective

To provide an exemplary, holistic educational program that produces students who are:

A Look at Who We Are

83 Freshmen134 Sophomores

87 Juniors 78 Seniors

Current 9th & 10th Grade Curriculum Guide

Magnet-Approved Pathways• Healthcare (Allied Health or Sports

Medicine)

• Technology (Audio-Video Technology Film or Graphic Design)

• Engineering (Architecture/Design or Engineering)

• Citizenship (J. R.O.T.C.)

• Fine Arts

-Performing Arts (Band, Chorus, Dance, or Orchestra)

-Visual Arts (2D or 3D)

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THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME:

A BROAD AND BALANCED EDUCATION

Becoming an IB Student

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Our Graduating Classes Achieve. . .

• 100% Post-Secondary Acceptance

• Gates Millennium Scholars

• National Merit Scholars

• Quest Bridge Scholars

• Posse Scholars

*Data is accurate through March 18, 2020 not inclusive of the full school year!

Magnet Scholarship Trends amount to over: *$7 million

*WHS class of 2020 $19 million

– $21.7 million, Class of 2019

– $13.6 million, Class of 2018

– $15.7 million, Class of 2017

– $8.9 million, Class of 2016

– $6.9 million, Class of 2015

– $6.7 million, Class of 2014

*Data is accurate through March 18, 2020 not inclusive of the full school year!

Well Rounded…

Athletics…

Our Students Are Involved (Athletics). . .

Track & Field

• ‘18 County and Region Champions (Boys and Girls)

• ‘18 Gatorade Players of the year (Female and Male)

• Eight-Time Nationally-awarded coaches

Lacrosse• Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams payed in

first official games in 2020

Football:• 2018 Region Champions• 2019 Region Champions• 6TH Consecutive region championship• 20 plus alumni playing at the D1 level• Falcons 1st round draft pick AJ Terrell is a

Westlake Football Alum

Boys Basketball:• ’20 advanced to Sweet 16

Girls Basketball: • 3 Peat State

Champions (18, 19, and 20)

• Region Champions (19 and 20)

• Winningest Female coach in Georgia

• Player received 20’ Miss Georgia Basketball

Tennis• Athlete received positive

athlete award

Fine Arts (Visual)

Citizenship (J.R.O.T.C.)

•(2) National ROTC Scholarship Recipients

•(2) Military Service Academy Selectee with a Senatorial recommendation

•100% acceptance into post-secondary institutions or a military branch

•Hosted a Counter-Terrorism Weapons of Mass Destruction exercise with the US Army National Guard

•FCS’s Cadet of the Year; serves as the highest-ranking cadet (Brigade Commander) of all 8 high schools

•Only FCS JROTC Drill Team selected for the National Championship in Washington, DC

Fine Arts (Visual)

Technology

• Won the Powerade “Power UP Your School” contest for 2nd year; $12,000 award

Graphics

• Produce all internal marketing and branding for the athletics department

Healthcare & Technology

Healthcare

• Largest Chapter Membership Awards in 2018 & 2019

• 2020 awarded pathway industry certification by the state of Georgia

Fine Arts (Visual)

• Hosted its first TSA Showcase with over 30 participated

• TSA students placed in the following categories at the State Conference this year:

1st Place Scientific Visualization2nd Place Digital Video Production9th Place Biotechnology Design9th Place Children’s STEM Stories10th Place Debating Technology Issues

• 7 students advanced to National Conference

• Robotics:-launched the first all-girls team-GA Best Robotics competition-TSA Vex competitions at the State level

Engineering

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Fine Arts (Performing & Visual)

Fine Arts (Performing & Visual)

Performing:• ‘19 and ’20 Val. & Sal. were both

band members• Past four years placed at the

Dance State Championship• Superior Performance Rating for

Band (8 yrs)• Chorus (2 yrs)• Orchestra (4 yrs)

36% of the c/o 2020 Top 25 were in the performing arts!

Visual:• Artist Speaker Virtual Summer

Series• 60ft. Social Justice Sidewalk Chalk

Mural• Awarded $3,000 in Art Supplies• Patagonia Social Justice

Storefront Mural• Artist Speaker Series in person

Presentations• Kevin Cole South Fulton HS Art

Competition• Atlanta High School Art

Competition• Youth Art Month

Application Requirements

Applicants must. . .

Aside from completing the Fulton County Schools Common Magnet Program Application applicants must:

1. Overall Grade Point Average

2. Discipline Record

3. Westlake Magnet Entrance Exam

4. Entrance Essay

5. Teacher/Advisor Recommendations

All five categories will be measured and all students in the applicant pool scoring a composite score of an 8.00 or higher will be accepted!

Magnet Student Expectations

Once accepted into the Westlake Magnet Program, annually students will abide by the prescribed course of study for all core academic courses which includes:

1. Pass all courses

2. Earn a minimum grade of an 80%

3. Maintain a minimum cumulative Numeric Grade Average of an 80%.

4. Complete at least one approved

Magnet Pathway.

5. Participate in an academic competition

6. Completing 20 community service hours.

Application Overview

Westlake Magnet Application Process

Complete the General Fulton County Schools Magnet Application online. The window opens November 15th and closes January 15th at midnight for all applicants.

www.westlakehs.org → Prospective Students → Apply to WHS Magnet

*NOTE: ALL notifications from Westlake’s Magnet Program Office will be sent to the email address that was used to

complete the Fulton County Schools Common Magnet Program Application.

http://www.westlakehs.org/

Magnet Program Office Points of Contact

Website: westlakemagnet.wixsite.com/westlakemagnet

Social Media: @MagnetWestlake