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Thomas B. Lockamy, Jr. Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Savannah-Chatham County
Public Schools
208 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5600

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS HIGHLIGHTS

Coastal Middle School: Prospective MYP International Baccalurate Programme

  • After-school tutorial and enrichment activities
  • Offers an inquiry based curriculum allowing students to become responsible world citizens and reflective lifelong learners
  • Focuses on the development of the whole child - the social, physical, emotional & cultural needs of all students

Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA of 80 or higher in all academic areas
  • "S" or "E" in conduct
  • Teacher recommendation
  • Standardized test scores required: contact school for details
  • Review of student records
  • Signed contract
  • Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

Please contact Charles Todd for complete details.

Jenkins: Honors Program for Academic Excellence

  • Teachers certified in Gifted and Advanced Placement
  • Rigorous advanced placement curriculum including 16 course offerings in English, Social Studies, Math, Science, World Languages, and Visual Arts
  • Gifted Classes offered in English, Science, Math, History, Foreign Language and the Arts
  • Academic Competitions including Science Fair, Odyssey of the Mind, Quiz Bowl, and Mock Trial
  • Extracurricular clubs, sports and activities
  • College and Technical preparatory curriculum
  • Project Lead The Way. / Pre-Engineering Program
  • Engineering and Technology related curriculum
  • Joint enrollment opportunities for qualifying Juniors and Seniors
  • 2003 Orange Bowl of America Marching Band

Eligibility Requirements

  • 85 or higher average in core subjects
  • "S" or "E" in conduct
  • Teacher recommendations
  • Pass Algebra I (85 or higher) - 8th Grade
  • Standardized test scores required: contact school for details
  • Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme 

Please contact Tarangula Scott-Barnes or Donna Brado for complete details.

Shuman: Visual and Performing Arts/Communications Technology Academy

  • A Grammy Foundation Leonard Bernstein Academy
  • Fine and Performing Arts
  • Specialized instruction in: Communication Arts, Music (Vocal and Instrumental), Theatre, Dance, and Visual Arts

Eligibility Requirements

  • All new applicants will be required to audition and/or participate in a portfolio review
  • Signed parent and student contracts
  • Academic teacher recommendation
  • 80 GPA or higher in all subjects
  • "S" or "E" in conduct
  • GCRCT score of 800 or higher composite score in reading
  • If GCRCT is not available, norm reference of 4th stanine or higher composite score in reading (Academic exceptions may be made for outstanding talent during the audition process)
  • Standardized test scores required: contact school for details
  • Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

Please contact Ken Hudlow / Emily Calhoun for complete details.

Savannah Arts Academy

  • A dedicated Visual and Performing Arts Academy
  • College preparatory curriculum
  • Majors offered in Communication Arts, Dance, Music (Instrumental and Vocal) Theatre and Visual Arts
  • Advanced placement available in all areas

Eligibility Requirements

  • 80 or above in all subjects
  • "S" or "E" in conduct
  • Two teacher recommendations (Academic/Arts)
  • Auditions / Interviews and writing assessment
  • Signed parent & student contracts
  • Stanine 4 or higher in all total areas (25th percentile or higher) on a norm referenced test; or
  • Standardized test scores required: contact school for details
  • Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

Please contact Karen Nelson for complete details.