Steps for Rising Pre-K to 5th Grades:
- After applying, rising Pre-K - 5th grade students do not have any additional requirements.
- Notifications will be sent via email and postal mail once the selection process is completed, which occurs after the magnet application has closed.
Steps for Rising 6th-8th Grades:
- After applying, rising 6th - 8th students will need to come to ASFL to complete the “Next Step” process, which involves completing an online writing sample on a designated date. Please bring an HCS laptop and charger if able. Applicants will be notified of dates via email.
- Notifications will be sent via email and postal mail once the selection process is completed, which occurs after the magnet application has closed.
The Writing Samples for Rising 6th-8th Grades:
- Students should be prepared to write full paragraph responses about personal experiences related to science & foreign language, personal interest in the areas of science & foreign language, and commitment to our school.
- See the rubric below for guidance on how these writing samples are scored.
Final Step:
- The Magnet Office will run the lottery for student selection. All students will be notified of their standing via email and postal mail.
| SCORE |
Standard 1 - Interest |
Standard 2 - Commitment |
Standard 3 - Experiences |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Student expresses a strong interest and has a detailed understanding of ASFL’s program theme. |
Student expresses an evident eagerness to participate in ASFL’s program theme. |
Student shares a variety of past academic achievements and awards that support the theme. |
|
3 |
Student expresses a clear interest and understanding of ASFL’s program theme. |
Student expresses some eagerness to participate in ASFL’s program theme. |
Student shares some past academic achievements and awards that support the theme. |
|
2 |
Students expresses some interest and some understanding of ASFL’s program theme. |
Student expresses little eagerness to participate in ASFL’s program theme. |
Student shares limited academic achievements and awards that support the theme. |
|
1 |
Student expresses little or no interest or understanding of ASFL’s program theme. |
Student does not express an eagerness to participate in ASFL’s program theme. |
Student does not share any academic achievements and awards that support the theme. |
