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ARNOLD MAGNET ACADEMY<\/h1>\n

C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Magnet Program<\/h2>\n
Career Orientation, Motivation, and Planning for Academic Success and Skill Attainment<\/pee>Discover Your Purpose.Explore Your Passion.Imagine Your Possibilities.<\/pee>View Our Open House Presentation<\/a><\/pee><\/div>\n
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Our Program<\/a> Career Pathways<\/a> Student Experience<\/a> Admissions<\/a> Dates<\/a> District Notices<\/a> Contact<\/a><\/div>\n
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WELCOME<\/pee>\n
Your Future Starts Here<\/h2>\nAt Arnold Magnet Academy, we believe every student has unique strengths, talents, and potential waiting to be discovered. Through our C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Magnet Program, students connect academic excellence with career exploration, leadership development, and real-world learning experiences.<\/pee>Our Computer Science, Law & Public Safety, and Career Development pathways empower students to explore their interests, develop essential skills, and prepare for future opportunities.<\/pee>We invite you to take the next step in your educational journey and discover where your potential can lead.<\/pee>\n
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Our Program<\/h3>\nC.O.M.P.A.S.S. connects academic excellence with career exploration, leadership development, and real-world learning. Students explore Computer Science, Law & Public Safety, and Career Development, with career-connected experiences supported by TSA and SkillsUSA.<\/pee>The RAM Scholars Summer Leadership Institute is a five-day transition experience for incoming magnet students designed to develop confidence, collaboration, belonging, and leadership.<\/pee><\/div>\n Explore School Life: View the Open House PowerPoint<\/a><\/pee><\/div>\n
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DISCOVER YOUR DIRECTION<\/pee>\n
Our Three Career Pathways<\/h2>\n
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Computer Science<\/h3>\nExplore computational thinking, programming, interactive design, digital technology, information systems, and cybersecurity.<\/pee>6th:<\/strong> Foundations of Computer Programming<\/pee>7th:<\/strong> Foundations of Interactive Design<\/pee>8th:<\/strong> Foundations of Secure Information Systems<\/pee><\/div>\n
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Law & Public Safety<\/h3>\nExplore emergency management, legal systems, investigations, communication, and protective services.<\/pee>6th:<\/strong> Fire and Emergency Management Services<\/pee>7th:<\/strong> Law and Criminal Proceedings<\/pee>8th:<\/strong> Law Enforcement and Communications<\/pee><\/div>\n
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Career Development<\/h3>\nBuild self-awareness, explore career opportunities, and develop the skills for informed educational and career decisions.<\/pee>6th \u2014 Career Awareness:<\/strong> Discover personal strengths, interests, and abilities while exploring careers, building positive work habits, and setting goals.<\/pee>7th \u2014 Career Discovery:<\/strong> Research career pathways, connect academic achievement to future opportunities, and strengthen communication, teamwork, and career-planning skills.<\/pee>8th \u2014 Career Management:<\/strong> Prepare for high school and beyond through educational and career planning, employability skills, financial awareness, and exploration of postsecondary opportunities.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LEARNING WITH PURPOSE<\/pee>\n
Student Experience and Capstones<\/h2>\n
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Grade 6 \u2014 Discover<\/h3>\nExplore interests and strengths; build career awareness. Magnet students complete their sixth-grade capstone.<\/pee><\/div>\n
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Grade 7 \u2014 Develop<\/h3>\nInvestigate pathways and build skills. Magnet students complete their seventh-grade capstone.<\/pee><\/div>\n
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Grade 8 \u2014 Lead<\/h3>\nApply learning, plan for high school, and demonstrate leadership. Magnet students complete their eighth-grade capstone.<\/pee><\/div>\n
Traditional students:<\/strong> Complete a career portfolio.<\/pee>Magnet students:<\/strong> Complete a career portfolio AND a Capstone Experience in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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JOIN C.O.M.P.A.S.S.<\/pee>\n
Magnet Admissions Criteria<\/h2>\nArnold Magnet Academy’s C.O.M.P.A.S.S. program seeks students who demonstrate interest in career exploration, academic growth, leadership development, and real-world learning.<\/pee>Applicants will be evaluated using a 100-point, multiple-measures admissions rubric:<\/pee>\n
30% \u2014 Agilities Profiler and Career Pathway Alignment<\/strong><\/div>\n
25% \u2014 Academic Achievement and Growth<\/strong><\/div>\n
20% \u2014 Student Motivation and Teacher Recommendations<\/strong><\/div>\n
15% \u2014 Attendance and Engagement<\/strong><\/div>\n
10% \u2014 Behavior and RAMS Way Expectations<\/strong><\/div>\n
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How Students Qualify<\/h3>\nApplicants must earn a minimum composite score of 50 out of 100 points to qualify for admission consideration. No individual category has a separate minimum score.<\/pee>Prior experience in career pathways, leadership programs, or career and technical student organizations is not required.<\/pee>If qualified applicants exceed available seats, selection will occur through a simple random lottery, providing all qualified applicants an equal opportunity for admission.<\/pee><\/div>\n
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Agilities Profiler<\/h3>\nThis component accounts for 30% of the admissions score. Students need their Magnet Application Number to begin.<\/pee>After reviewing their results, students complete a brief three-sentence Writing Pathway Challenge.<\/pee>Agilities Profiler Completion by:<\/strong> February 12, 2027<\/pee>Agilities Profiler website: thinkingpathway.com<\/a><\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PLAN AHEAD<\/pee>\n
Important Dates for Families<\/h2>\nNovember 16, 2026 \u2014 8:00 a.m.<\/strong>Online Magnet Application Opens<\/pee>January 11, 2027<\/strong>Online Registration Opens<\/pee>February 5, 2027 \u2014 11:59 p.m.<\/strong>Magnet Application and Online Registration Deadline<\/pee>February 6\u201319, 2027<\/strong>Entrance Assessment Window<\/pee>February 12, 2027<\/strong>Completed Arnold Agilities Profiler<\/pee>March 22, 2027 \u2014 8:00 a.m.<\/strong>Official Magnet Status Release<\/pee>March 31, 2027<\/strong>Offer Season Closes<\/pee>\n\n
Registration Reminder<\/h3>\nFamilies must complete both the magnet application and MCSD Online Registration for 2027\u20132028 by February 5, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Enter the Magnet Application Number when completing the Agilities Profiler and during Online Registration.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IMPORTANT FAMILY INFORMATION<\/pee>\n
Official District Application Notices<\/h2>\nPlease review these official district notices. Select each heading to read the full text.<\/pee>\n
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1. Official Status Notice<\/summary>\n
Every status issued through this application (accepted, waitlisted, or denied) is official when it is released on March 22 at 8:00 a.m. To be considered for a magnet seat, you must (1) submit this application and (2) complete the Muscogee County School District Online Registration (OLR) for the 2027\u20132028 school year, with all required documents uploaded, by February 5 at 11:59 p.m. Your Magnet Application Number will be used to match this application with your student\u2019s MCSD Online Registration. You will be required to enter it in your OLR.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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2. 72-Hour Decision Window<\/summary>\n
You have 72 hours (3 consecutive days) from the time your acceptance posts to accept or decline the seat in this portal. Your 72 hours start when your offer posts, which may be March 22 at 8:00 a.m. or any later day while the offer season is open. The time runs continuously for each calendar day, including weekends and holidays. If you do not respond within 72 hours (3 days), or if you decline, your student will move to the bottom of that school\u2019s waitlist and the seat will be offered to the next student. Your student may receive another offer while the offer season is open (through March 31). You may hold only one accepted seat at a time.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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3. Non-Discrimination and Testing Accommodations<\/summary>\n
Magnet Program selection decisions are made without discrimination based on a student\u2019s disability or English learner status. Selection committees score only each program\u2019s published, theme-based criteria. If your student needs accommodations for an entrance exam, audition, or interview, indicate this in the application; a designated staff member at the school, who is not a member of the selection committee, will arrange them.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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4. Voluntary Surrender<\/summary>\n
If you voluntarily give up a magnet seat your student currently holds or into which he\/she has been accepted and choose to return to your zoned home school, the magnet seat is revoked for the entire school year. Your student may reapply to any MCSD magnet program during the next annual application timeline for the following school year.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
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5. Transportation<\/summary>\n
Transportation is offered for all officially accepted magnet students. Families must request transportation during the Online Registration process (deadline is February 5).<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE<\/pee>\n
We Are Here to Help<\/h2>\nChad Slater<\/strong>Magnet CoordinatorArnold Magnet Academy<\/pee>Phone:<\/strong> 706-748-2436<\/a><\/pee>Email:<\/strong> slater.chad.a@muscogee.k12.ga.us<\/a><\/pee><\/div>\n
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ARNOLD MAGNET ACADEMY<\/strong>C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Magnet ProgramLEARN \u2022 THINK \u2022 LEAD<\/strong>Your Future Starts Here.<\/div>\n
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