KEALING Magnet Program
A tradition of academic excellence in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language and the Arts
2018-2019 Application
www.kealingmiddleschool.org
The Kealing Magnet Program inspires discovery within and beyond the classroom.
PACKET OVERVIEWKEALINGMagnet Program
Letter to Applicant
Application Checklist and Admission Test Dates
Application Form
Directions for At Home Essay
Two Teacher Recommendation Forms
Visiting Kealing
How Applications Are Scored
ADMISSION APPLICATION2018-18
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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Friday, February 2, 2018
PACKET OVERVIEW
Dear Applicant:
For more than two decades, students from all over Austin have chosen to attend the Kealing Magnet Program for advanced academic opportunities. The Kealing Magnet Program has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence. The program offers students a rigorous, relevant and exciting curriculum: core classes at a more advanced level than Pre-AP honors classes and elective classes that are tailored to meet the unique interests of Kealing students.
Our mission is to serve students from every part of Austin ISD. As a result, we have made a few adjustments to our admissions policy. Acceptance into the Kealing Magnet Program will be comprised of two portions: 50% of acceptances will be based purely on the top ranking rubric score totals, and the other 50% of seats allocated will be proportionally divided by the Austin ISD feeder pattern. Applicants who are approved to attend a magnet or performance based application program must show proof of residence within AISD boundaries by the application due date. The proof may include documentation indicating that the student’s family will occupy a residence that has been purchased or leased within 45 calendar days of the application due date. This document is due by February 2, 2018. Residence within AISD boundaries must be maintained in order to remain in a magnet program. If a student moves out of AISD while attending a magnet program, he/she will be allowed to finish the semester in the magnet program. Principals and directors of the magnet or performance based application programs may request proof of residence at any time.
Enclosed you will find application material that will allow us to assess your qualifications and potential success in our limited enrollment program. All information must be received before your application can be processed and reviewed by a team of teachers. Your application must be completed in full and in our office by 4:30 p.m. on February 2, 2018. Please do not submit additional materials as only the required forms will be evaluated.
Please follow the application instructions carefully. The Application Checklist will help you organize your materials. Please fill out the Application Form neatly and accurately and sign it along with your parent or guardian. If you are a current AISD student, be sure to include your student ID number, found on your report card, on all your submitted forms and essay. If you were not enrolled in Austin ISD during the 2016-17 school year, make sure you submit a copy of your most recent STAAR scores and report card. If you are coming from a school other than a Texas public school, please submit a copy of your most recent standardized test scores. You must have your teachers mail the completed recommendation forms directly to the Kealing Magnet Program. The two recommendations must be from teachers who instructed you during this school year or last school year. One recommendation form should be from a teacher who instructed you in math or science and the second form should be from a teacher who instructed you in language arts/reading or social studies. If you have only one teacher in these areas this year, please also request a recommendation from a teacher from last school year. Check in with teachers and confirm that they have the recommendations postmarked by their January 26th deadline.
Finally, you must take an admissions test, which consists of a 40-minute test and a 30-minute essay, as part of the application process. You may attend a Saturday admission testing session at Kealing on January 6th, January 20th or February 3rd. If you come to Kealing to shadow, you may take the admission test during one of the class periods. You may also take the Admissions Test at Fulmore and complete the Kealing essay while shadowing at Kealing.
The Kealing Magnet Program faculty and I look forward to receiving your completed application. If you or your parents have any questions, please call the Magnet Office at 512-414-2450. On March 9th we will mail you information about the status of your application to the Magnet Program. Let the adventure begin!
Sincerely,
Dianne CarterDirector of Magnet Program
LETTER TO APPLICANTKEALINGMagnet Program
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carta para solicitante KEALINGMagnet Program
Estimado Solicitante y Padres:
Durante más de dos décadas, estudiantes de todas partes de Austin han eligido participar en el programa Magnet de Kealing para oportunidades académicas avanzadas. El programa Magnet de Kealing tiene una bien reputación por su excelencia en la académica. El programa ofrece a los estudiantes un currículo riguroso, relevante y emocionante: clases en un nivel más avanzado que las clases avanzadas de Pre-AP y clases electivas que están diseñadas para satisfacer los intereses únicos de los estudiantes de Kealing.
Nuestra misión es servir a los estudiantes de todas las partes del distrito de Austin. Como resultado, hemos hecho algunos ajustes a nuestra políza de admisión. Aceptación al programa Magnet de Kealing estará compuesto de dos partes: 50% de las aceptaciones se basarán únicamente en el total de puntaje de la rúbrica de la solicitud y el otro 50% de asignaciones de espacio se repartirán proporcionalmente por la zona asignada de asistencia del distrito de Austin. Los solicitantes que se aprobaron para asistir a un programa de imán o rendimiento basado en aplicación deben mostrar prueba de residencia dentro de los límites del distrito de Austin para la fecha de vencimiento de la aplicación. La prueba puede incluir documentación indicando que la familia del estudiante ocupará una residencia que se compro o rento dentro de 45 días de la fecha de vencimiento de la aplicación. Este documento es debido para el 02 de febrero del 2018. Residencia dentro de los límites de AISD se debe mantener para permanecer en un programa imán. Si un estudiante se muda de el distrito de Austin mientras asiste a un programa imán, se le permitirá terminar el semestre en el programa imán. El Director y los directores de los programas imán o programas basados de applicación pueden solicitar prueba de residencia en cualquier momento.
Adjunto usted encontrará material de la aplicación que permite evaluar su calificación y potencial éxito en nuestro programa de inscripción limitada. Toda la información debe ser recibida antes que su aplicación pueda ser procesada y revisada por un equipo de maestros. Su aplicación debe completarse en totalidad y en nuestra oficina para las 4:30 p.m. el 02 de febrero del 2018. Favor de no enviar material adicional, se evaluará solamente los formularios requeridos.
Siga cuidadosamente las instrucciones de la aplicación. La lista de chequeo de la aplicación le ayudará a organizar sus materiales. Por favor llene el formulario de solicitud de forma clara y con precisión y firmela junto con sus padres o guardian. Si eres un estudiante del distrito de Austin, asegúrate de incluir tu ID (número de identificación de estudiante) en todas las formas y en el ensayo –el numero se encuentra en su tarjeta de calificaciones. Asegúrese de envíar una copia de sus más recientes puntuaciones del examen STAAR y calificaciones. Si usted viene de una escuela que no sea una escuela pública de Texas, por favor, envíe una copia de sus más recientes resultados de los exámenes estandarizados. Sus maestros deben enviar por correo los formularios de recomendación directamente al Programa Magnet de Kealing. Las dos recomendaciones deben ser de maestros que le dieron instrucción durante este año escolar o el año escolar pasado. Una forma de recomendación debe ser de un maestro de Matemáticas o Ciencias y la segunda forma de recomendación debe ser de un maestro de Lectura o Estudios Sociales. Si tienes sólo un maestro en estas áreas este año, también solicite una recomendación de un maestro de escuela del año pasado. Verifica con maestros y confirma que tienen las recomendaciones fueron selladas por correo antes o para la fecha de límite del 26 de enero.
Finalmente, se debe tomar un examen de admisión, que consiste de una prueba de 40 minutos y un ensayo de 30 minutos, como parte del proceso de aplicación. Puede asistir a una sesión de pruebas de admisión en Kealing el sábado 06 y 20 de enero o el 3 de febrero. Si viene a Kealing a visitar como sombra, puede tomar el Examen de Admisión durante uno de los períodos de clase. También puede tomar el Examen de Admisión en Fulmore y hacer el ensayo de Kealing mientras su visita a Kealing.
La facultad del Programa Magnet de Kealing y yo esperamos recibir su solicitud. Si tu o tus padres tienen preguntas, por favor llamen a la Oficina del Programa Magnet al 512-414-2450. El 11 de marzo le enviaremos información sobre el estado de su solicitud para el Programa Magnet. ¡Qué empiece la aventura!
Sinceramente.
Dianne CarterDirectora del Programa Magnet
Si necesita esta información en espaňol, por favor communíquese con Jo Garcia 512-841-1136
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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1. Application Form 2. Essay 3. Copy of most recent STAAR scores (or scores from a nationally-normed achievement test) 4. Copy of first semester report card 5. Teacher recommendation (submitted by teacher)6. Teacher recommendation (submitted by teacher)7. Admission test (Select ONE of the testing options below)
Please do not submit additional materials. Only the above required items will be reviewed.
Required Items (in this order)
Admission Test* (Registration is not required.)
Return Completed Application to:
Option 1: Saturday, January 6, 2018 @ Kealing MS Cafeteria Last name A-L: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Last name M-Z: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Option 2: Saturday, January 20, 2018 @ Kealing MS Cafeteria Last name M-Z: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Last name A-L: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Option 3: Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ Kealing MS Cafeteria Last name M-Z: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Last name A-L: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Option 4: I will take the test during a class period when I shadow at Kealing.
Option 5: I will take the test at a Fulmore session and complete the essay when shadowing,
information on page 8.
*If you receive 504 or Special Education services, please send testing accommodations to the Magnet Director as soon as possible and not later than five days prior to the test session. If we do not receive the accommodations, we cannot guarantee implementation.
ApplICATIon DeADlIneFriday, February 2, 2018 by 4:30 p.m.
COMPLETE AND RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS
Magnet DirectorAdmissions, Kealing Magnet Program1607 Pennsylvania AvenueAustin, TX 78702-2020
The Application Review Committee will not review an application until all required items have been received. The following checklist is provided to help you organize these items. Arrange pages 1-4 in the order listed below. We will attach and mark off the teacher recommendations when they arrive.
lista de verifiction de la aplication
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El Comité de Revisión de Aplicación no revisará una aplicación hasta que haiga recibido todos los artículos requeridos. Se proporciona la siguiente lista para ayudarle organizar estos artículos. organize las páginas 1-4 en el orden indicado abajo. Anotaremos cuando lleguen las recomendaciones de maestros y las adjuntaremos a su aplicación.
1. Formulario de solicitud2. Ensayo3. Copia de últimos resultados de STAAR (o puntuaciones de un examen normado de nivel nacional)4. Copia de calificaciones del primer semestre5. Primera Recomendación de maestro (enviada por el maestro)6. Segunda Recomendación de maestro (enviada por el maestro)7. Prueba de Admisión (seleccione una de las siguientes opciones para la prueba)
*Por favor, no envíe material adicional. Se revisarán sólo los artículos requeridos mencionados arriba.
Artículos Requeridos (en esta orden)
prueba de Admisión* (No es necesario inscribirse)
Regrese Su Aplicacion Completa A
Opción 1: Sábado, 6 de enero del 2018 @ Cafetería de Escuela Kealing Apellido: A-L: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apellido: M-Z: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Opción 2: Sábado, 20 de enero de 2018 @ Kealing MS cafetería Apellido: M-Z: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apellido: A-L: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Opción 3: Sábado, 03 de febrero de 2018 @ Kealing MS cafetería Apellido: M-Z: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Apellido: A-L: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Opción 4: tomare la prueba durante un período de clase cuando visite como sombra a Kealing.
Opción 5: tomare la prueba en una sesión de Fulmore y terminare el ensayo cuando visite como sombra.
* Si usted recibe 504 o servicios de Educación Especial, por favor envíe adaptaciones de prueba al Director del Programa Magnet lo mas pronto que sea posible y a mas tardar cinco días antes de la sesión de prueba. Si no recibimos las adaptaciones, no podremos garantizar la implementación.
FeChA De plAzo pARA lA AplICACIónViernes, 2 de febrero del 2018 para las 4:30 p.m.
LLENE Y GUARDE ESTA COPIA PARA SU ARCHIVO
Directora del Programa MagnetAdmisiones, Programa Magnet de Kealing1607 Pennsylvania AvenueAustin, TX 78702-2020
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Student Name
AISD Student Number Birth Date Gender: Male Female
Student Address Apt. Number
City State Zip Code
Current Grade (2016–17): 5th 6th 7th Current School:
AISD Assigned School for 2017–2018
Parent/Guardian Name(s)
Parent/Guardian Email Address (if available)
Telephone Numbers: Home Work (Parent/Guardian) (Parent/Guardian)
Home Work (Parent/Guardian) (Parent/Guardian)
I certify that the work contained in this application is the work of the applicant.
Date Student Signature
Date Parent/Guardian Signature
Austin Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, disability, or English language skills in its programs and activities.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received:
APPLICATION FORMKEALINGMagnet Program
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(Write N/A if not an AISD student)
COMPLETE AND RETURN AS PAGE 1 OF YOUR APPLICATION
(Please type or print)
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APPLICATION ESSAY
THE ESSAY IS PAGE 2 OF YOUR APPL IC AT ION
essay Directions:
To ensure that your essay is properly reviewed, write your name AnD your AISD student identification number on the back of your essay if you are mailing or delivering it in person. If you are emailing your essay, please write your name and student ID at the top of your response. (Write N/A, if you do not attend an AISD school).
Respond to essay prompt below. Your response may be typed or hand-written. If you type, please double-space and use a reader-friendly 12-point font.Your essay response should be at least 100 words in length but no longer than one page. Your essay should be specific and give examples.
essay prompt (required of all applicants)
1. Why is the Kealing Magnet Program the best place to meet your specific academic and personal goals, and how would you contribute to the Kealing community in areas other than academics?
The best essays are both engaging and insightful. Strong essays are thorough and provide thoughtful evidence to support opinions; they may be deeply reflective and make connections to life, current events, or other disciplines. Successful essays often demonstrate creativity, deep or complex analysis, rich voice and personality, attention to structure, a unique or sophisticated approach, and purposeful well-crafted language. Essays are evaluated holistically rather than by a list of required elements.
You may submit your essay either by mailing it, emailing it to [email protected], or delivering it in person.
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APPLICATION ESSAY
EL ENSAYO ES L A PÁGINA 2 DE SU SOL IC I TUD
Instrucciones para el ensayo:
para asegurarse de que su ensayo es debidamente revisado, escriba su nombre y su número de identificación estudiantil de AISD en el reverso de su ensayo si lo está enviando o entregándolo en persona. Si envía su ensayo por correo electrónico, escriba su nombre y la identificación estudiantil en la parte superior desu respuesta. (Escriba N / A, si no asiste una escuela de AISD).
Responda al ensayo siguiente.Su respuesta puede ser mecanografiada o escrita a mano.Si escribe, por favor de tener doble espacio y utilice una fuente de lectura fácil de 12 puntos.Su respuesta de ensayo debe tener por lo menos 100 palabras pero no más de una página.Su ensayo debe ser específico y dar ejemplos.
ensayo (requerido de todos los solicitantes)
1. ¿Por qué es el Programa Magnet de Kealing el mejor lugar para cumplir con sus metas académicas y personales específicas y cómo contribuirías a la comunidad de Kealing en áreas que no sean académicas?
Los mejores ensayos son atractivos y perspicaces. Los ensayos fuertes son exhaustivos y proporcionanpruebas para apoyar opiniones; pueden ser profundamente reflexivos y hacer conexiones a la vida, eventos actuales,u otras disciplinas. Los ensayos exitosos a menudo demuestran creatividad, análisis profundo o complejo, voz rica y la personalidad, la atención a la estructura, un enfoque único o sofisticado, y bien elaborado propósito idioma. Los ensayos se evalúan holísticamente en lugar de por una lista de elementos requeridos.
Puede enviar su ensayo enviándolo por correo, enviándolo por correo electrónico a [email protected], o entregarlo en persona.
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Student Name ____________________________ Grade: _______ AISD Student ID: ______________________
Teacher Name ____________________________ Grade level you teach (taught) this student ________________(Only recommendations from the current and prior year’s teachers are accepted.)
Subjects you teach/taught this student: Language Arts/Reading Social Studies Math Science
Teacher’s Signature ___________________________ School _______________________Date ______________
Please mail to: Kealing Magnet Admissions, 1607 Pennsylvania Ave. Austin, TX 78702This form MUST be at Kealing no later than January 26, 2018.
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Demonstrates a high level of integrity in the classroom and school.
Is respectful of individual and cultural diversity.
Shows empathy.
Is focused and self-directed.
TeACheRS: Please rate the student for each criteria below based on observations of the student in your classroom.
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TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
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TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
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Student Name ____________________________ Grade: _______ AISD Student ID: ______________________
Teacher Name ____________________________ Grade level you teach (taught) this student ________________(Only recommendations from the current and prior year’s teachers are accepted.)
Subjects you teach/taught this student: Language Arts/Reading Social Studies Math Science
Teacher’s Signature ___________________________ School _______________________Date ______________
Please mail to: Kealing Magnet Admissions, 1607 Pennsylvania Ave. Austin, TX 78702This form MUST be at Kealing no late than January 26, 2018.
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Performs well on topics that may not be of particular interest to him/her.
Produces work products that are organized, accurate and thorough.
Submits class work and homework on time.
Mot
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Is eager to learn.
Goes beyond the required assignment to resolve unanswered questions.
Is willing to take intellectual risks.
Is curious about academic topics.
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Actively looks for and suggests solutions to problems.
Integrates complex information.
Is aware of patterns and connections among ideas.
Com
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Is effective at presenting his/her own ideas verbally.
Is effective at presenting his/her own ideas in written form.
Relates well to others when working.
Contributes to the group process in a positive manner.
Is open to the ideas of others.
Pers
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W
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Ethi
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Demonstrates a high level of integrity in the classroom and school.
Is respectful of individual and cultural diversity.
Shows empathy.
Is focused and self-directed.
TeACheRS: Please rate the student for each criteria below based on observations of the student in your classroom.
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TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
Students applying to the Magnet Program may visit, or ‘shadow’ at Kealing for a day. There will be a limited number of spots for shadowing offered in the month of February. These spots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. When the at-home essay is submitted, applicants will receive information in person or via email with a link to request a shadowing day.
Current 5th graders will be paired with a 6th grade student host for the day. Current 6th graders will be paired with a 7th grader, and current 7th graders will be paired with an 8th grader. Students may ride the Kealing buses. For Magnet Bus Schedules, go to: www.austinisd.org/transportation and click on “Bus Stop Finder Utility”.
Requests are filled as received. In order to maintain our school’s learning atmosphere, we limit the number of visitors on any single day. You will be notified via email or phone of the specific date you are scheduled to shadow. If you have not been notified of a shadow date by February 16th, please contact the Magnet Office at 512-414-2450.
The Kealing Magnet Office will give your student a letter verifying the day spent at Kealing; however, you are responsible for making arrangements at your school so that your absence will not be considered unexcused.
*If riding the bus to/from Kealing, bus information needs to be included on the online shadow form.
Thursday, November 9th, 20175:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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VISIT KEALING
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MEET US: ATTEND THE KEALING MAGNET SHOWCASE
CHECK US OUT: SPEND A SCHOOL DAY AT KEALING
The Kealing Magnet Showcase is an opportunity to meet Magnet teachers in their classrooms and visit with current Magnet students and parents.
*OPTIONAL*
Kealing Middle School1607 Pennsylvania AvenueAustin, TX 78702
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VISIT KEALING
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Los estudiantes que están aplicando para el programa Magnet pueden visitar, o “ ser sombra” en Kealing durante un día. Habrá un número limitado de puntos para el sombreado ofrecido en el mes de febrero. Cuando se presenta una solicitud completa,los solicitantes recibirán información en persona o por correo electrónico con un enlace para solicitar un día de observación.
Los estudiantes actuales del 5º grado serán emparejados con un estudiante del 6º grado durante el día. Los estudiantes actuales de sexto grado serán emparejados con un estudiante del 7 º grado, y los alumnos de 7 º grado actuales serán emparejados con un estudiante del 8 º grado. Los estudiantes puedenLos estudiantes pueden viajar en los autobuses de Kealing. Para los horarios de los autobuses Magnet, vaya a: www.austinisd.org/transportation y haga clic en “Bus Stop Finder Utility”.
Las solicitudes se llenan como se reciben. Con el fin de mantener el ambiente de aprendizaje de nuestra escuela, limitamos el número de visitantes en un solo día. Se le notificará por correo electrónico o teléfono de la fecha específica que está programada para la día de sombra. Si usted no ha sido notificado de una fecha de sombra para el 17 de febrero, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina Magnet al 512-414-2450.
La Oficina Magnet de Kealing le dará a su estudiante una carta que verifica el día que pasó en Kealing; sin embargo, usted es responsable de hacer arreglos en su escuela para que su ausencia no se considere injustificada.
* Si su estudiante está utilizando el autobús a / de Kealing, la información del autobús debe ser incluida en el formulario en línea de la sombra.
Jueves 9 de noviembre de 20175:30 - 7:30 p.m.
ConozCAnoS: ASISTÁN AL ESCARPARTE DE KEALING MAGNET
COMPRUEBE USTED: PASE UN DÍA ESCOLAR EN KEALING
El Kealing Magnet Showcase es una oportunidad para conocer a maestros Magnet en sus aulas y visitar conlos actuales estudiantes Magnet y sus padres.
*OPCIONAL*
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Student Name
Student’s Current Grade Level 5th 6th 7th AISD Student Number
Rate each item on a scale from 0 to 10.
MATRIX SCORE
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eSSAYSTotal score for the at home application essays and a timed essay (given with the admission test). Each essay is graded on a scale from 1-5, 5 being the highest score.
Home Essay ______
Timed Essay ______ from admission test
Add essay writing scores together. Score ______
STAAR TeST or other approved Standardized Test
Percentile Rubricor Scale Score PointsReading ______ ______Math ______ ______
Add rubric points then divide by 2. Avg. Points ______
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Rubric Points
Report Card Grades ______
Teacher Recommendations ______
Add rubric points then divide by 2. Avg. Points ______
ADMISSION TEST Score ______Test portion only
See Page 10 to learn how a scale score is assigned to each component of the application.
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APPLICATION SCORING
SAMPLE KEALING APPLICATION SCORE SHEET
MATRIX SCORE
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eSSAYSTotal score for the at home application essays and a timed essay (given with the admission test). Each essay is graded on a scale from 1-5, 5 being the highest score.
Home Essay ______
Timed Essay ______ from admission test
Add essay writing scores together. Score ______
STAAR TeST or other approved Standardized Test
Percentile Rubricor Scale Score PointsReading ______ ______Math ______ ______
Add rubric points then divide by 2. Avg. Points ______
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Rubric Points
Report Card Grades ______
Teacher Recommendations ______
Add rubric points then divide by 2. Avg. Points ______
ADMISSION TEST Score ______Test portion only
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APPLICATION SCORING
Incoming 6th Incoming 7th Incoming 8th
STAAR 4TH Scale Scores Spring 2016
STAAR 5TH Scale ScoresSpring 2016
STAAR 6TH Scale ScoresSpring 2016
Matrix Score Percentile Reading Math Reading Math Reading Math
10 97+ ≥1971 ≥1997 ≥1996 ≥1929 ≥2054 ≥2005
9 94-96 ≥1831 ≥1864 ≥1856 ≥1800 ≥1914 ≥1879
8 91-93 ≥1687 ≥1737 ≥1724 ≥1724 ≥1782 ≥1793
7 88-90 ≥1633 ≥1670 ≥1667 ≥1688 ≥1718 ≥1738
6 85-87 ≥1581 ≥1626 ≥1612 ≥1650 ≥1669 ≥1693
5 82-84 ≥ 1550 ≥1589 ≥1582 ≥1617 ≥1629 ≥1653
4 79-81 ≥ 1508 ≥1556 ≥1542 ≥1586 ≥1660 ≥1617
3 76-78 ≥ 1478 ≥1526 ≥1513 ≥1558 ≥1571 ≥1581
2 73-75 ≥ 1434 ≥1467 ≥1470 ≥1500 ≥1517 ≥1536
1 70-72 1421 1456 1460 1488 1506 1517
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APPLICATION SCORING
3. School Performance(0-10 Points)
School performance is calculated by reviewing both report card grades and teacher recommendations.
Using the scales provided, scores are assigned a number from 0-10. The scores for Report Card Grades and Teacher Recommendations are then totaled and divided by 2 to determine the average for the overall School Performance score (0-10).
4. Admission Test (0-10 Points)Students will take a 40-minute test and complete a 30-minute timed essay administered by a professional school staff member. The timed essay will be weighted the same as the at home essay.
RepoRT CARD GRADeS
Core subject area grades are averaged to determine scale score.
Matrix Score Average Grade
10 97 or higher
9 94 – 96
8 91 – 93
7 88 – 90
6 85 – 87
5 82 – 84
4 79 – 81
3 76 – 78
2 73 – 75
1 70 – 72
TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Total points from two teacher recommendations determine scale score.
Matrix Score Total Rating
10 145 – 160
9 130 – 144
8 115 – 129
7 100 – 114
6 85 – 99
5 70 – 84
4 55 – 69
3 40 – 54
2 25 – 39
1 10 – 24
STAAR TeST
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1. Essays (0-10 Points)Applicants will complete two essays. One essay will be completed at home. The second essay will be a 30-minute timed response, completed as part of the admission test. Each essay prompt is designed to elicit evidence of a mindset or skill that is important to a student’s success in the Kealing Magnet Program. Each essay is scored 1-5, with a 5 being the best. If the essay cannot be scored (due to illegibility, response in a language other than English, misunderstanding of the directions, failure to address prompt, etc.) the essay will receive a “0.” Each essay is scored by a team of three teachers.
The best essays are both engaging and insightful. Strong essays are thorough and provide thoughtful evidence to support opinions; they may be deeply reflective and make connections to life, current events, or other disciplines. Successful essays often demonstrate creativity, deep or complex analysis, rich voice and personality, attention to structure, a unique or sophisticated approach, and purposeful well-crafted language. Essays are evaluated holistically rather than by a list of required elements.
Scores for the application at home essay and timed on campus essay are added together and then recorded on the matrix.
2. STAAR Test (or other approved standardized test) (0-10 Points)
September 19, 2017 Kealing visits to AISD elementary schools begins
by November 1, 2017 Application available online, see www.Kealingmiddleschool.org
November 9, 2017 Kealing Showcase from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
November 30, 2017 Kealing visits to AISD elementary schools ends.
December 2, 2017 AISD Middle School Choice Fair at Kealing MS from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
January 6, 2018 Option 1 - Admission Test & Essay Sessions (see page 3) January 20, 2018 Option 2 - Admission Test & Essay Sessions (see page 3)
late January & Shadowing Period for potential Kealing Magnet students February
February 2, 2018 Admissions Deadline Items Submitted (e.g., report cards, teacher recommendation, STAAR (or other standardized test) scores must be postmarked or emailed by 4:30 p.m.)
February 3, 2018 Option 3 - Admission Test & Essay Sessions (see page 3)
March 9, 2018 Admissions Decision Letters Mailed
March 23, 2018 Deadline for student’s decision letters accepting or rejecting April 6, 2018 Celebration, Registration and Course Selections 4:00-6:00 April 7, 2018 Celebration, Registration and Course Selections 9:00-10:15 (A-L) 10:45- Noon (M-Z)
April 7, 2018 Math Placement Test & Parent Reception 1:00-3:00
April 14, 2018 Math Placement Test & Parent Reception 9:00-11:00 1:00-3:00
June & July 2018 Enrichment Opportunities
August 2018 (TBA) Welcome! Magnet Student Orientation
CALENDAR KEALINGMagnet Program
KEALING RECRUITMENT & APPLICATION CALENDAR 2016-2018
CALENDARIO
KEALING RECRUITMENT & APPLICATION CALENDAR 2016-2018 CALENDARIO DE KEALING PARA SOLICITION DE APLICACIÓN DEL 2016-2018
19 de septiembre, 2017 Kealing empieza visitas a las escuelas primarias de AISD
3 de noviembre, 2017 Escaparte en Kealing de 5:30-7:30 p.m.
30 de noviembre, 2017 Se terminan las visitas de Kealing a escuelasde AISD
2 de diciembre, 2017 AISD Feria de Elección de Escuelas Secundarias de AISD en Kealing MS 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía
6 de enero, 2018 Opción Uno - Examen de Admisión y Sesiones de Ensayo (ver página 3)
20 de enero, 2018 Opción Dos - Examen de Admisión y Sesiones de Ensayo (ver página 3)
Finales de enero y febrero Período para Visitas (Shadow) de potenciales estudiantes al programa (ver página 8)
2 de febrero, 2018 Fecha de Plazo Admisiones Artículos presentados (por ejemplo, las calificaciones, cartas derecomendación, los resultados de STAAR u otros resultados de exámenes estandarizados deben enviarse por correo o por correo electrónico para las 4:30 p.m.)
3 de febrero, 2018 Opción Tres - Examen de Admisión y Sesiones de Ensayo (ver página 3) 9 de marzo, 2018 Cartas de Decision de Admisiones serán enviadas
23 de marzo, 2018 Fecha límite para las cartas de decisión del estudiante aceptar o rechazar
6 de abril, 2018 Celebración, Inscripción y Selección de Cursos 4:00-6:00
7 de abril, 2018 Celebración, Inscripción y Selección de Cursos 9:00-10:15(A-L) 10:45-12:00 (M-Z)
7 de abril, 2018 Examen de Matemáticas y Recepción de Padres 1:00-3:00
14 de abril, 2018 Examen de Matemáticas y Recepción de Padres 9:00-11:00 1:00-3:00
Junio y Julio 2018 Campamento de Lectura de Verano (6º grado)
Agosto 2018 (TBA) ¡Bienvenidos! Orientación Estudiantil del Programa Magnet
KEALINGMagnet ProgramCALENDARIO
