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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?  CHECK THE MAGNET ACADEMIES MANUAL FOR POLICIES AND ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

For lottery based questions please contact magnetacademies@u-46.org or use the Lets Talk function on the U-46 website. 

For any information regarding Bartlett High School contact the Assistant Principal of STEM philipchurch@u-46.org

Important Dates 2025-26

1.  Middle School Visits: Week of September 15th

2.  Explore Parent Night: Now Arena - October 1st 6-7:30pm.  Parents can see the various Academy programs and learn from representatives at all 5 high schools.  There are also booths for the various opportunities within U-46 and the general community. 

3.  Explore 8th grade field trip: Now Arena - during school hours.  8th graders come with their schools to visit the booths and learn about the Academies amongst other opportunities. 

MAGNET APPLICATIONS LOTTERY OPENS 10/1/2025

4.  Academy Teambuilding Day - Current STEM Academy students.  Friday October 3rd periods 1-4. 

5.  STEM Academy informational night - Wednesday October 22nd 6-8pm.  New format this year featuring student panels, room tours and Q/A sessions with various Bartlett staff.

MAGNET APPLICATIONS LOTTERY CLOSES 10/31

6.  Accepted 8th graders Shadow Day:  March 24th Times and schedule TBD. - Please note, an initial invite mentioned the 25th.  The correct date is the 24th and will be mentioned in future newsletters. 

7.  April 23rd 6-8pm: Community project showcase at Bartlett High School

8.  April 24th: 8am - 2pm: In building Junior/Senior showcase and judging. 

Senior Showcase 2024

Choosing the Right Academy

Families should focus on the Magnet Academy's content and student interests. Consider your child’s strengths, goals, and readiness for new challenges when selecting a program.

Important: Please read the full Magnet Guide before applying.

Apply here: Magnet Academy Application

Magnet Academy Application Requirements

  • GPA Requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in 7th grade. 
  • Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA through the end of 8th grade to keep their seat.

Eligibility: Open to all students living within School District U-46 boundaries.

Preferences and Priorities

Preferences: 

Lottery Preferences allow students to gain automatic acceptance into the magnet program, provided they meet the minimum qualification listed below

  • Project Access: students who are homeless or in a temporary living situation

Priorities:

Lottery Priorities allow students to gain additional entries into the lottery if they meet the minimum qualifications and show evidence of meeting the additional criteria.

  • Geographical Location: Students who live within the geographic boundaries of the school receive an additional entry (1).
  • Program Participation: Students who participate in identified middle school coursework, extracurricular activities, or community-based programming receive an additional entry (1).
  • Free or Reduced Lunch: Students who receive free or reduced lunch receive an additional entry (1).
  • Academic Recognition: Students who achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher in 7th grade will receive an additional entry (1).

WE ARE NATIONALLY CERTIFIED MAGNET SCHOOLS OF AMERICA  

Bartlett Magnet Academy is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a nationally certified magnet school. Nationally certified magnet schools provide high-quality, innovative educational options for families and students that promote choice, diversity, and academic excellence.  We have demonstrated through evidence, reflection, and strategic action, that we have established the Standards of Excellence of Magnet Schools of America.

 
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Information About the BHS Academy

  • Diversity Statement

    In alignment with the Equity Policy of School District U-46, the District’s Strategic Plan and in support of democratic ideals, the U-46 High School Magnet Programs are committed to providing an empathetic and progressive educational environment that embraces the diversity amongst students, staff, and community members. U-46 High School Magnet Programs will recruit and support students of diverse backgrounds, intentionally maintain a culturally competent curriculum, and value the unique perspectives and life experiences of all community members so that our students will become leaders capable of engaging in a diverse, global society.

    Declaración de Diversidad

    Conforme a la Política de Equidad del Distrito Escolar U-46, el Plan Estratégico del Distrito y en favor a los ideales democráticos, los Programas de las Academias de Enfoque Especializado de U-46 se comprometen a proveer un entorno educativo progresivo y comprensivo que abarque la diversidad entre los estudiantes, el personal y miembros de la comunidad. Los Programas de las Academias de Enfoque Especializado de U-46 seleccionarán y darán apoyo a estudiantes de diversos entornos, mantendrán un plan de estudio culturalmente competente y darán valor a las perspectivas únicas y las experiencias de vida de todos los miembros de la comunidad de modo que nuestros estudiantes se conviertan en líderes con la capacidad de participar en una sociedad global diversa.

     

    Mission Statement
    The mission of the Bartlett High School Academy of Science, Engineering and High Technology is to provide a relevant curriculum necessary to meet the rigorous demands of a fluid technological society linking challenging mathematics and science courses with quality technical courses.

 
 

Department Goals

  • As a department, we believe students must:

    • Partake in an environment that applies and integrates skills acquired through Academy experiences with activity-based, project-based and problem-based learning.
    • Develop an understanding of the nature of science by incorporating the theoretical aspects of the discipline into the real life experiences of the student by exposing the students to a variety of courses using a lab-oriented format that engages them in experimentation, problem solving and problem-based learning.
    • Develop skills in observation, investigation, problem solving, communication and the use of diverse technologies.
    • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in problem-solving, critical thinking, computational and research skills.
    • Work cooperatively and effectively with others while demonstrating respect for diversity.
    • Demonstrate moral and ethical responsibility when making decisions.
    • Demonstrate the habit of life-long learning while exploring future educational and career opportunities.


    The Bartlett High School Academy of Science, Engineering and High Technology Department is dedicated to providing educational opportunities with a commitment to excellence that fosters pride through example, which will allow our students to achieve these goals. All intentions are made to keep current with the emerging high-technology goals, meeting national standards for mathematics, science, and technology education.