Middle School Programs
There are three Middle School Magnet
Academies within the Muscogee County School District. In order to enter a middle school magnet you will be required to
meet minimum academic and behavioral standards. If you participate in a program
of excellence you will be expected to maintain sound academic performance and
exhibit outstanding behavior. The school you choose may require you to sign a
contract. Individual schools will publish standards for remaining in their
program.
Arnold
Magnet Academy
Our Academic Program
Arnold has long been known for its pursuit of excellence. We are recognized
throughout the community and state as a leader, an innovator, and a place where
students learn and excel in all aspects of education. In recognition of Arnold's
exemplary performance the state of Georgia has presented Arnold with over
$300,000 in Pay for Performance Awards and its highest honor, the Georgia School
of Excellence Award. Arnold Magnet Academy, a math, science, and technology
magnet, is continuing the Arnold tradition of excellence. Over a quarter
of
a million dollars
in new technology and the integration of curriculum through math, science and
technology provide our students the opportunity to be more than well prepared
for any high school program.
Our Technology
- School-wide Computer Network
- Internet Access for All Computers
- Student Computer Labs in Every Academic Classroom
- Video Conferencing Available in Every Academic Classroom
- Graphing Calculators for Math and Science Classes
- Media Research Computer Lab
- Student Activity Computer Lab
- Portable Computer Lab
- Educational Technology Lab
- Video Lab
- Digital Cameras
- Digital Video Camera
- Video Cameras
- Scanners
- Computer Projectors
- On-Site Instructional Technology Specialist
- RTVL Rams TV Live - Daily Student Produced Television Broadcast
- Continuous Electronic Bulletin Broadcasting in every Classroom
- Interactive Web
Our Students
Arnold Magnet Academy seeks students with a high interest in math, science, and
technology. More importantly, we seek students with a desire to achieve and go
beyond the limits. Interested students should have a 6 stanine in math, a 3.0
overall academic average, and a B in conduct.
Principal: Lura Reed
2011 51st Street
Columbus, GA 31904
706-748-2436
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Our Academic Program
The East Columbus Magnet Academy for Gifted/Talented is a rigorous program to
extend the middle school curriculum. The goal of the magnet is to advance the learning
across the curriculum as well as to extend the curriculum beyond the program of
the regular student. The
SPIRIT
of East Columbus stands for
Students
Progressing
In
Rigorous
Individual
Talents. Students
can excel in a program that is especially designed to enhance individual talents
in developing leaders of tomorrow. Students are provided with extensive use of
technology to allow for research, video conferencing, and telecommunication to
prepare them for the future
Our Community Service
Students are encouraged to enhance their academic program through
application of their skills to projects within the community. Students are
taught that there are many ways to work within the community; they may give of their
time, talent, and /or resources. Community service is often coordinated through
various organizations within the school.
Several students represent East Columbus Magnet Academy on the
Columbus Youth Advisory Council. Through this representation the students can be
a part of citywide projects with all schools. Community service activities have
included support for Red Cross, Help the Hooch, food drives, clothing drives,
and many more.
Our Students
Students who are interested in a challenge are encouraged to
apply for this program. Applicants are selected by their performance on
state/national tests, grade point average, and recommendations from teachers.
State identified gifted students and students previously enrolled in magnet
programs at other schools are given priority.
Principal: Kevin Scott
6100 Georgetown Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
706-565-3026
Richards Middle School
Our Academic Program
The International Baccalaureate
Program is a program of advanced study in all core academic areas designed to
meet the educational needs of high-ability and high-achieving students. It also
includes a full year of foreign language instruction during each year of the
program along with enrichment area studies such as music, art, and technology
while emphasizing the connectivity of all areas. As the name suggests, the IB
program is used in countries around the globe. In the Muscogee County School
District, three schools are IB schools: Clubview Elementary, Richards Middle,
and Hardaway High. These schools enable a student to enjoy a total IB
educational experience while attending elementary and middle schools on the same
campus and attending high school a few blocks away. However, students from any
elementary school may apply for entry into the Richards IB program, and students
leaving Richards will be prepared for any high school’s advanced instruction.
Our Students
The IB classes will be limited to
those students in the top 25%, approximately, of their peer group. Their studies
will emphasize the “wholeness” of learning and will seek to educate and develop
the whole person. It will emphasize global aspects of the core academic areas as
well that of the human experience. Math, science, social studies, language arts,
and enrichment courses will be studied by students as interconnected,
cross-curriculum areas with worldwide relevance and application. The IB program
focuses on the development and maturity of the middle school student.
Activities
• Full Year of Foreign Language
• Social Science Fair Projects
• Science Fair and Science Research Papers
• Language Arts Competitions
• Math Competitions
• Social Studies Research Papers
• Language Arts Research Papers
• Five Hours of Community Service
Principal: Mike Johnson
2892
Edgewood Road
Columbus, GA 31906
706-569-3697
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