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WHEELER
HIGH SCHOOL is located in
northeast Cobb County, Georgia, USA.
It is near the city of Marietta, about
22 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta.
Wheeler has been in operation since
1965. It is a standard public
school of the State of Georgia and is
accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools. Directions
THE
CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES MAGNET PROGRAM
The program is part
of the National Consortium of Science,
Math and Technology Magnet Schools offering
an advanced curriculum to highly motivated
students. By junior year, Center
students are taking classes typically
found at the university level. Current
students come from private, public and
homeschool environments. The magnet
offers an intimate, challenging education
with like-minded peers. Admission
is open to all qualified eighth graders
who reside in Cobb County, Georgia..
Admission is competitive and applications
are due in early December. The
Center for Advance Studies is gaining
national attention as a premier education
opportunity. Visit
the Magnet website.
POPULATION
Wheeler has approximately 1,910
students. The student body is
very active - 30% participating in athletics,
90% participating in extracurricular
activities. Wheeler students achieve
high scores on the SAT each year.
About 81% of our graduates go on to
college. 74% attend four-year
colleges and universities while 7% choose
two-year colleges.
Wheeler
Cluster Schools include: Middle
School - East Cobb Middle, Elementary
Schools - East Valley, Sope Creek, Sedalia
Park, Brumby & Powers Ferry.
CURRICULUM
A total of 24 credits are required
for graduation at Wheeler. We
are on a 4X4 Block schedule. Students
take 4 classes each semester and earn
4 units of credit per semester.
The typical schedule will contain 2
core classes and 2 electives, or 3 core
classes and 1 elective.
Wheeler offers a wide range of courses,
including many honors and over 20 AP
level classes for students pursing a
college preparatory diploma. We
also have technical/vocational courses
for those seeking a vocational diploma.
The Center for Advanced Studies offers
dual college prep and technology diplomas
with the Magnet designation. Visit the
Magnet
website for more details about the
Center's curriculum.
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