St. Louis Public Schools Magnet and Choice Schools

Metro Academic & Classical High School Placement Eligibility Criteria

Fax to: 314-244-1838

Contacts:  Dr. Tina Hamilton-Principal

                 Ms. Bobbie Richardson

                 Dr. LaRon Haymore

Email to: Tina.Hamilton@slps.org

                Bobbie.Richardson@slps.org

                LaRon.Haymore@slps.org

Website: www.slps.org/Metro

1. Applicant must score at the 50th percentile level or more on a standardized test, in all sub-areas of the test.

2. Excellent attendance is expected for admission (90%). Please include documentation if extenuating circumstances exist.

3. Applicants must submit a copy of the most recent report card and their last report card of their eighth grade year to validate classroom academic achievement and attendance. This report card must reflect a C or better in all subjects with the exception of Physical Education, Art, Music, and Practical Arts. One D will be acceptable in any one of these four subjects. No D in a core subject is acceptable.

4. Applicant must have excellent or good evaluations on each item on the Official Recommendation Checklist Form. Recommendations must be submitted by two of the following: applicant’s teacher, counselor, principal or designated administrator.

5. STUDENTS APPLYING FOR 10TH GRADE must submit a transcript reflecting all semesters enrolled including the last completed semester and a report card from the most recent grading period. The applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.3 and no D’s or F’s on their transcripts. Transcript should also validate attendance and grade level. EOC tests scores apply as mentioned above.

6. Student/Guardian Interview may be required

7. 5 paragraph Entrance Essay “Why a college preparatory high school is the best environment for me.”