USD 259 - Northeast Magnet High School

Graduation Tribute Video

by Sarah Woolf

Due to technical difficulties this video was not able to be played during our graduation ceremony.

Please click on the Morterboard to view the high quality video.

Northeast's very own, Kyle Hicks needs a miracle!

"Kyle has the inherited skin disease called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). EB is a painful disease. People born with EB lack the anchoring fibrils that hold the layers of skin together. They are sometimes referred to as butterfly children because their skin is as fragile as the wings of a butterfly. The slightest pressure can cause painful blistering akin to a second-degree burn."

Please check out his website!

Congrats to MC JROTC Cadets

Sergio Escalera & Nathan Thammavongsa

each were awarded a $500 scholarship from the

Military Officers Association of America.

Congratulations to the Northeast Magnet chess team for finishing 2^nd

in the state chess championship at Blue Valley high school.

Team members are: Truman Glover, James Criss, Graylin Lang,

Peter Nguyen, Casey Fox-Featherby & Arthur Hunt.

Congratulations to Sarah Woolf & Ryan Rodgers for taking

1st place at District History Day 2008

with their documentary:

Stalingrad: Stalemate on the Eastern Front.

They are going to Nationals this summer!

Congrats to the NEM Scholar's Bowl Team for placing 4th at state!

Congratulations NEM for recieving a Bronze award from U.S.News and World Report!

Check out all details on their website:

U.S. News

Check out NEM's details!

Northeast Magnet is now enrolled in the student academic network SayWire. For instructions on how to get signed up, please see the NEM Students page. This is an excellent way to stay connected with your friends and teachers; share art, photos and stories/poems; and you can create your own 'digital yearbook page'.

GRADUATION

May 19th, WSU MetroPlex 7pm

FINALS

May 21st (3rd & 4th blocks)

May 22nd (1st & 2nd blocks: school released at 10:27)

Please see the Awards/Honor's Page for past news!

Welcome to the Northeast Magnet website! NEM is a Visual Arts, Science, and Law magnet high school in Wichita, Kansas. Here students are extremely successful not only in their magnet courses, but in all academic areas!

'A Tradition of Excellence'

We are extremely proud of our past successes and are continually striving to make improvements. Northeast met the strict AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) requirements set forth from the NCLB act again for the 2006/2007 school year. In addition Northeast received its fifth consecutive Challenge award in 2006 and received its fourth Standard of Excellence award in 2006.

Future high school students that want to pursue an in depth study in ART, SCIENCE, or LAW are encouraged to apply. To be successful at NEM requires a solid background in mathematics and language arts. Students that are performing at grade level reading, writing, and math are likely to be very successful. NEM courses are rigorous and fully prepare students for college.

An application must be submitted before any student can attend NEM.

See Magnet School Information to learn more.

Northeast Magnet History

NEM High School for science and art opened in 1990 as the first magnet high school of USD259 with 395 students. The school provided specialized programs in science and visual arts with a Humanities program. Student magnet projects utilizing technology, block scheduling, college prep emphasis, and smaller learning committees were significant innovations. In 1996 NEM merged with the Downtown Law Magnet program, and in 1998 the law program moved from City Hall to NEM.

In 1990 the students selected the school colors to be navy blue and silver. The Griffin was choosen as the mascot to represent the two distinct elements of art and science as represented by the lion and the eagle. The Griffin formed one new identity by merging the two. United Way, spirit week, magnet mania, magnet day, project fairs, and senior show have been significant events throughout the years that have built strong school traditions.

NEM has been recognized for academic excellence at the local, state, and national level. In 1999, NEM was identified by the US Department of Education as a "New American High School". Through the years the school has also been recognized by the James Institute for Effective schools, the Senatorial Award for Excellence in Art, the State Standard of Excellence, the Challenge Award, and more. The Students of NEM have consistently performed at very high levels on assessments. Over 85% of any graduating class goes on to attend college. NEM students have excelled in Science Olympiad, Scholastic Art, Mock Trail, Debate, and many other magnet related and academic competitions. Northeast has also fostered many partnerships with many local and national businesses and colleges. As a result of these and other accomplishments, NEM is considered one of the top high schools in the state and nation.

Mission Statement

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.

Site Council—2002

Vision Statement

No school can out perform it’s own beliefs, expectations, and values. Listed here are the five power elements of an effective school culture as identified by the NEM faculty and staff. These elements represent the vision for NEM that supports student achievement.

Students and teachers are here because they want to be.
Students and teachers think what they are doing is important.
Students and teachers share high standards and a commitment to excellence.
Northeast Magnet has clear goals and everyone knows what they are.
At NEM, risk taking is not only allowed but encouraged.