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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP’s post indicates lottery for ES and MS, but not HS.  Looks like data for HS applicants will be pretty thin. [/quote]

Yes, very thin. Doesn't mention MAP scores and removing teacher recs means grades and answers/essay only from the application![/quote]

I was assuming MAP was part of the "student data collected pre-Covid and in 2020," but this year's MAP scores need to be taken with a grain of salt, and I don't know how far back they can go.

I'm also guessing that, in addition to grades, they'd look at course load.  So, for example, an 8th grader currently taking Algebra 2 might be seen to need SMCS more than a student in Geometry, who might need it more than a student in Algebra 1.  And for IB they could look at what level language the kids are in and whether they're currently in HIGH.  But, still.  Thin.

This class is the one that was the guinea pig class for the new MS magnet criteria as well, so maybe they're used to some randomness.[/quote]

MAP scores were not considered in the past for HS programs and the FAQ doesn't list MAP as a data point. But who knows now because of COVID. My son did well on MAP this fall- but I agree that overall the scores should be taken with a grain of salt. Good question about how far they can go back for MAP scores. My son only has MAP scores from the Fall of 7th grade and earlier grades. He didn't take the winter test and obviously spring in 7th. So not much to compare. I'm sure there are many more kids like him.

Course load is a possibility, but Blair STEM, for example, has always offered Magnet Geometry, Magnet PreCalc, and Magnet Functions to 9th graders. I assume they will again next fall so for example, Algebra 2 students will probably be compared to other Algebra 2 students, who will probably take Magnet Functions, and Geometry to other Geometry students that will take Magnet PreCalc, and finally Algebra I to Algebra I, who will take Magnet Geometry. I believe historically the smallest group in terms of enrollment is the latter.

Regarding IB programs, immersion students are not enrolled in HIGH so that would only apply to non-immersion students that have taken 3 years of language in MS and also enrolled in HIGH.[/quote]

For the HS Magnets not testing, I fully expect them to look at MAP scores, current and historic. The reason they keep it vague, is that they don't want us to know the complete metrics / how much weight goes into each aspect that is part of the assessment: But for HS now we are looking at (not necessarily in this order)

1. Student answers / essay

2. Student Grades (possibly historic as well as current)

3. MAP scores - possibly (including historic)

4. No test, no recs but the other components are still in play - ESOL, IEPs, Reduced lunch etc.
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