Welcome to G.W. Carver High School’s S.T.E.M Magnet Program
Welcome to the Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics Magnet Program of George Washington Carver High School. The STEM Magnet Program is a program designed to equip our youth with the skills needed to be proficient and prepared for a post-secondary study and the 21st century workforce. The STEM Magnet Program is a rigorous, project-based program but also includes educational field trips that offer our students opportunities to learn more about STEM related careers. Each magnet student is to fulfill all magnet requirements as well as participate in extracurricular and community activities.
In our STEM Magnet program, our magnet students are given opportunities to earn college credits while also receiving a high school credit through the choice of taking Advanced Placement courses held within the school or Dual Enrollment courses with Columbus State University, Columbus Technical College, and Georgia Military College.
Contact Person
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| Mrs. Markia Woods | Magnet Coordinator | Woods.Markia.S@Muscogee.k12.ga.us |
Volunteer Hours
Students, if you are in the magnet program for ALL 4 years, then as a senior you will need a minimum of 100 hours in order to meet your magnet requirement. You can earn more than 25 hours per year if you would like. All hours are due each year on the last Friday of April! If you have any questions or need to email documentation please do so by emailing the magnet coordinator at: woods.markia.s@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Magnet Projects
The Magnet Senior Seminar is the culminating experience for seniors in the A&T Magnet Program. This capstone course challenges students to demonstrate their academic knowledge, research skills, and real-world problem-solving through two major performance tasks. Students work individually and collaboratively to investigate issues related to their CTAE pathways (Agriculture, Healthcare, Logistics, or Marketing) while developing advanced research, writing, and presentation skills. Successful completion of the Senior Seminar is a requirement for earning the Magnet Diploma Seal and represents the mastery of both academic rigor and career-focused learning.
Application
The application for our magnet program is available through the button below.
Magnet Application Process
The magnet application process is closed for the current school year. The online application process for the 2026-2027 school year will open on October 30th at 5 P.M.
If you are a current MCSD student, we will have access to any necessary test scores, grades, etc., in order to make an acceptance determination, but make sure to complete and submit the application.
If you are homeschooled, attend a private school, or currently do not reside in Muscogee County, you need to submit a copy of your most recent 8th grade report card (end of 1st 9 weeks) to the magnet coordinator, Mrs. Markia Woods (Woods.Markia.S@muscogee.k12.ga.us)
**Due to the sequencing of our magnet classes, we are NOT able to accept rising seniors for the 2026/2027 school year.
Magnet Acceptance Criteria
| Current 8th Grade |
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| Current 9th Grade |
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| Current 10th Grade |
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Magnet Expectations
| Must maintain a 2.5 GPA |
| 25 Volunteer Hours Each Year |
| Good Behavior & Attendance |
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2025-26 Magnet Process
Online applications will open at 5:00 PM, October 30, 2025
Online applications will close at 5:00 PM ET, January 9th, 2026
Each parent and/or student will receive an email regarding his or her application status on February 6th, 2026.
All students and parents must accept one offer by 11:59 PM by February 13th, 2026.
***Families who have not accepted an offer within the online portal by this date risk all offers being rescinded.
Information about each school’s magnet program can be viewed on the application portal: https://apps.muscogee.k12.ga.us/Magnet/
Technology
This track is geared towards students in the STEM Magnet program that would like to have a career in Technology or Engineering. These students will take a variety of math and science courses to help them prepare for a career in Technology or Engineering. The pathway that these students will complete is Cybersecurity or Engineering.
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Medical Science
This track is geared towards students in the STEM Magnet program that would like to have a career in Medicine. Whether you plan to be a Nurse, Doctor, Dentist, Physical Therapist, or anything close, this is the track for you! Students in this track will take a variety of math and science courses that stem towards a career in medicine. The pathway that these students will complete Healthcare.
Advanced Mathematics
This track is geared towards students in the STEM Magnet program that are interested in taking various math courses. These classes will help you use critical thinking and your math skills that can be applied in your after high school aspirations. Students in this track will follow the pathway of Agriculture.
Did you know that Agriculture has had over 66,000 job openings between 2012 and 2020?
