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Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

The Best Choice for:. Rigorous and diverse academic programsAn authentic middle school experienceScience-minded studentsTechnology experience for tomorrow's workforce. Cobb Boasts 6 Areas of Expertise. Magnet ProgramAcademicsForeign LanguagesArtsPhysical Education / SportsActivities. I. Magnet Program: Overview.

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Elizabeth Cobb Middle School

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    1. Elizabeth Cobb Middle School Applied Science and Technology Magnet Program

    2. The Best Choice for: Rigorous and diverse academic programs An authentic middle school experience Science-minded students Technology experience for tomorrow’s workforce

    3. Cobb Boasts 6 Areas of Expertise Magnet Program Academics Foreign Languages Arts Physical Education / Sports Activities

    4. I. Magnet Program: Overview The Magnet Program is an intensive, challenging, and innovative program that includes in-depth instruction in many areas of science and technology. Students develop core science skills in the areas of research, experimentation, analysis, and critical thinking while earning high school credit.

    5. Magnet Program: Science State-of-the-art science labs 150 hours in lab experiences! Applied Scientific Research class Experience in forensics, biology, chemistry, genetics, dissections, field collections High School credit in Earth-Space Science High-school credit in Physical Science Field trips to NASA, Sea World and Atlanta Greenest school in Leon County!

    6. Magnet Program: Technology Wireless campus Six complete computer labs Five laptops in every science classroom Promethean boards Mimio board (portable Promethean) Digital video and still cameras Closed-circuit news room Radio station Movie-making and web-building software, cutting-edge scientific equipment Pasco ProbeWare

    7. II. Academics: Overview Our faculty members are passionate about their subject areas Many are on the cutting-edge of curriculum-development in their fields Many 6th grade teachers have formerly taught elementary school All course levels available, including gifted classes TEN time A School!

    8. Academics: Science 6th Grade: Life Sciences 7th Grade: H.S. Earth/Space Science Honors 8th Grade: H.S. Physical Science Honors Highlights: Science Fair, huge science lab, outdoor garden classroom, service learning as classroom effort, Nature Conservancy Rainforest Rescue Campaign. Accolades: Subject degreed teachers, Science Teacher of the Year 2008, Teacher of the Year 2010

    9. Academics: Math 6th Grade: Advanced or Gifted/Talented Math 1 7th Grade: Advanced Math 2 or Algebra I Honors 8th Grade: Advanced Math 3 or Geometry Honors or Algebra I Honors Highlights: Mu Alpha Theta, Math Counts, Tri-State Regional Competition in Dothan Accolades: Who’s Who in Teaching, Fulbright Teacher Exchange winner, Masters degrees galore!

    10. Academics: Language Arts All Grades: Advanced/Talented/Gifted Highlights: Tropicana Speech, Spelling Bee, creative writing, poetry, narratives, story-telling Accolades: Leaders in the Florida Council of Teachers of English, National Writing Project Fellows, Florida Council Teachers of English Writing Award winners, nominee for FCTE Teacher of the Year

    11. Academics: Social Studies 6th Grade: World Cultures 7th Grade: Civics 8th Grade: American History Highlights: History Fair, Project Citizen, SGA, guest speakers, hands-on projects, critical thinking about the world. Accolades: Faculty internship with Mayor John Marks, curriculum development for Civics, county Peace Jams coordinator, presenters at state and national conferences.

    12. Cobb is Academic Partners With: NASA Sheriff’s Department and FDLE Florida State University Florida A&M University Tallahassee Community College FIGG Engineering

    13. III. Foreign Languages French 1 and 2 (HS Credit) Latin 1 and 2 (HS Credit) Spanish 1 and 2 (HS Credit) Highlights: Leon & Lincoln High school teachers, National Latin Exam, National Spanish exam & year-long courses

    14. IV. Arts Band – 2 major concerts / several minor Beginning Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band Chorus – 2 major concerts / several minor Art – Artwork showcased all over county Drama – 4 annual productions (including children’s show, musical, and playwriting festival)

    15. V. PE/Sports Basketball (Girls & Boys) Cheerleading Color Guard/Twirling Cross country Football-Flag and Tackle Soccer (Girls & Boys) Softball - Fast Pitch Track & Field Volleyball (Girls)

    16. VI. Extracurricular Activities Black History Brain Bowl Black History Club Brain Bowl Beta Club Cobb Cubs News Network Drama Club Drum Line Garden Club/Green Team Junior Beta Club Mu Alpha Theta Pep Club Sisterhood Student Government Association FIELD TRIPS!!! Jacksonville Zoo, Islands of Adventure, Sea World

    17. Want to Learn More? Curriculum Fair! Join us on February 3rd from 6:30-7:30 in the Cobb Gymnasium to experience a little bit of everything Cobb! All Academic Departments All Arts Programs PE/Sports demonstrations Food, Fun, and Activities! Don’t miss out on the fun!!!

    18. Want to Learn Even More? Shadow! Students have the opportunity to spend a school day at Cobb. They participate in various academic and elective classes with Cobb teachers. Shadow dates are February 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24 Drop off at 8:45 a.m. & pick up at 2:45 p.m.

    19. Program Applications Applications will be available on the Cobb website and in the front office in December. Completed application due date is February 25, 2011 by 4:00 p.m. The School Choice/Magnet/Reassignment Form must be signed by the principal of the assigned school and Cobb Middle School. Notification of acceptance will occur in early March via email.

    20. Program Admission Admission to the Magnet Program is based upon evaluation of the completed application and the following: FCAT Scores. Grade History. Student Essay.

    21. Program Participation Requirements For students to successfully complete this intellectually demanding program, they must: Maintain a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Display responsible academic and personal behavior. Attend class regularly.

    23. Elizabeth Cobb Middle School Applied Science and Technology Magnet Program

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