Northeast Magnet High School

Northeast Magnet is the only magnet high school in USD 259. The magnet areas at Northeast include visual art, science and law/public service. Students are also exposed to a solid academic core with a heavy emphasis on mathematics and language arts. Northeast students are well-rounded and able to take a variety of classes while focusing on the magnet area of their choice. Northeast Magnet boasts a rigorous program with very high expectations for all students. Northeast students are expected to not only graduate from high school, but to succeed and graduate from college.

Students interested in attending Northeast Magnet must submit an application. Incoming freshmen students are selected via a lottery system. If space is available, students not selected through the lottery selection are able to attend.

Projects
Each student completes a magnet project every year. Projects challenge students in the areas of research, writing, data collection, production, presentation and technology. All students present their projects at Magnet Fairs held during the year. The Senior Show highlights and celebrates four years of student success.

Mentorships
The NEM faculty has developed a network of mentors in each magnet area. These volunteers from the community are uniquely qualified for particular student interests. Teachers match mentors to students with particular interests in the area of projects, special activities and unique learning experiences. 

Longer Class Periods
Northeast Magnet utilizes a 4x4 block schedule which includes four 95-minute instructional periods a day. Students at Northeast Magnet are able to focus on only four subjects per semester. This allows students the opportunity for more in-depth knowledge and understanding.

Weekly Progress Reports
Progress reports are given to students each Friday throughout the school year. Parents are also able to view grades on-line.

Academic Focus
Northeast Magnet has a strong Academic Core of English, mathematics, science and social studies. Our goal is for students to graduate with a minimum of Algebra II. Freshmen have a double block of English with all English classes focused on literature and composition. Science magnet students graduate with eight science credits, with all students expected to have four science credits. Students are expected to graduate with a minimum of four social studies credits. Elective courses are limited with all students encouraged to complete a minimum of two credits of Spanish.

Unique Courses and Opportunities
Northeast Magnet offers courses and opportunities that are typically not available at other schools. Forensic Science, Pre-Engineering, Mock Trial, Digital Animation, Fire Science, and more are available for students. Off-campus opportunities at City Arts, local galleries and professional settings are also available. Many students enroll concurrently at Wichita State University for special courses or general requirements for college.

Business and Community Partnerships
Northeast Magnet strives to create and maintain partnerships with the community. We offer a Student of the Month program which is sponsored monthly by a local business.


Accreditation

Northeast Magnet is accredited by the State of Kansas and the North Central Association. Northeast Magnet is also a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).

• Northeast Magnet is a top performing school every year in USD 259.  Northeast Magnet has achieved the highest state test scores in the district for several years. Northeast Magnet students lead the way academically. Northeast students are often ahead of suburban schools within our region in many categories.
• Northeast Magnet met all requirements and criteria as established by the State of Kansas for Annual Yearly Progress (AYP).
• 85-90% of Northeast Magnet graduates go on to college.
• Northeast Magnet has been recognized for meeting the Standard of Excellence in Math and Reading on State Assessments.
• Northeast Magnet has won the Kansas Challenge Award for success on state assessments by exceeding expectations based on students’ demographics.
• In 2008-09, Northeast students were crowned state Champs at the Kansas Junior Academy of Science. Northeast Art Students won more medals at the State Scholastic Art Contest than any other school in our area. 
• In 2008, Northeast Magnet was recognized as one of the top eight magnet high schools in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education.

Northeast Magnet is located in northeast Wichita, three blocks west of Wichita State University.

From 21^st and Hillside:
Go south on Hillside to 18^th Street.
Turn right or west on 18^th. The school will be on your left.
Go past the school to the west side parking lot.
Enter through the courtyard and use the southeast door of the courtyard.

From Kellogg and Hillside:
Go north on Hillside to 18^th Street.
Turn left or west on 18^th. The school will be on your left.
Go past the school to the west side parking lot.
Enter through the courtyard and use the southeast door of the courtyard.

See Maps for all USD 259 locations.

The mission of Northeast Magnet High School is to provide a four-year program of studies for students who want to focus their education in science, visual arts, or law. The magnet areas, in conjunction with an academic core, present an interdisciplinary, integrated curriculum, utilizing technology and annual projects to produce a focused well-rounded education. Our goal is to empower students to engage the world creatively, critically, and responsibly.

Northeast magnet will meet the Standard of Excellence in writing, reading and math on state assessments. Northeast magnet students will average a 25 on the composite ACT. All students will complete a magnet area project each year. All students will meet the requirements for Magnet Certificate and USD 259 graduation requirements.

Site Council is a group of parents, community members, business representatives, teachers and other school staff.  Site councils identify, consider and discuss educational problems and issues at the school. Councils provide advice and counsel for evaluating state, school district and school site performance goals and objectives. Councils may also recommend methods that may be employed at the school site to meet these goals and objectives. All members of the Northeast Magnet community are encouraged to attend and participate in Site Council meetings.

Site Council Meeting Day: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Location: Northeast Magnet Library

Science Program

The Science program prepares students to continue their education in four-year programs focusing in medical and engineering fields. The science department helps students connect with mentors (physicians, engineers, lab technicians, etc.), complete magnet science projects and successfully fulfill a challenging academic course load. Students participate in a national engineering program: Project Lead the Way. Partners include Wichita State University, the City of Wichita, the University of Kansas Medical School, Newman University, the Great Plains Nature Center, Lake Afton Observatory, Hawker Beechcraft and others.

                                             Visual Arts

The visual arts program concentrates on several mediums: sculpture and pottery, drawing and painting, digital photography, digital animation, computer art and digital video production. Local galleries, the Wichita Art Museum, CityArts, Wichita State University, the Wichita Center for the Arts and other organizations provide additional opportunities for students to display their work and learn from these community activities. These students are considering a career in visual arts after further education or may find an extensive program personally fulfilling.

                                 Law/Public Service Program

The law/public service program is for students interested in further study of law-related fields: criminal and civil law, law enforcement, fire science and public or social service. The curriculum is driven by community service and legal research in partnership with the Wichita Bar Association, the City of Wichita, Wichita Fire Department, United Way, and many generous individual mentors. Each student completes magnet area and other projects each year.

• State Championship at Kansas Junior Academy of Science
• Art Program won more medals at state Scholastic Arts Contest than any other area high school.
• Northeast Magnet students annually support United Way, Red Cross Blood Drive, Trick-or-Treat So Kids Can Eat canned food drive and volunteer hours to various community service agencies.
• Mock Trial Team competes each year in state competition.
• Over 70 Northeast magnet students participated on athletic teams at their base school in football, basketball, soccer, tennis, track, cross county, swimming and more.
• Other clubs and organizations offered to students at Northeast Magnet include Student Council, Marine Corp JROTC, National Honor Society, Cultural Clubs, Robotics, Scholars Bowl, Drama and Music Productions, Crime Stoppers and many more.

Northeast Magnet High School opened in 1990 as a secondary school of choice in the Community Education Center, originally Mathewson Intermediate School.

In 1988, the district administration surveyed all eighth through eleventh grade students in the district to determine what special or choice high school programs would be most attractive. The responses indicated a very strong interest in science/technology, as well as the visual arts.

The Community Education Center site was chosen because of its proximity to Wichita State University. The colleges of Engineering and Fine Arts enthusiastically worked in the development of the program.

Necessary remodeling was done and the Northeast Magnet High School began in August 1990 with the magnet choices of science/technology and visual art. The boiler was replaced in 1989.

From A History of Wichita Public School Buildings, c 1997