GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

223 North Jackson Street
Glendale, California 91206
(818) 241-3111

Dear Incoming 9th Grade Parents/Legal Guardians and Students:

We are proud to introduce you to Clark Magnet High School, an award-winning four-year specialized school
offering a blend of rigorous curriculum emphasizing science, mathematics, and advanced technologies. Our
pathways in engineering, manufacturing, environmental science, cinema, animation, comics, design, computer
programming/coding, information technology/cyber security, business, and photography allow students to
explore possible career options in these fields while preparing for college and life beyond.

The mission of Clark Magnet High School is to provide ethnically diverse students with the knowledge and
skills necessary to succeed in a highly competitive technological world. Clark graduates will possess the
foundation necessary to pursue their academic and career goals, compete successfully in the world market, and
be creative, critical, analytical, and lifelong learners.

Strands of learning provide a curricular focus for our students. The emphasis of study for each strand is
described below:
● Math, Science and Engineering – Core academic classes to include high levels of math,
physics, and engineering.
● Technology Systems – Project-based elective courses with career emphasis in mechanical
engineering design, robotics, manufacturing, product development, and computer-aided
manufacturing.
● Applied Technology – Project-based courses in cinematography, computer programming,
architecture, information technology and geographic information systems (GIS).
● Digital Arts – Project-based elective courses in computer animation, comics, design, and digital
photography.

Clark offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, an enrichment period for additional academic support, block-
scheduling, and a wide array of clubs to meet the varying academic and extra-curricular needs of our talented
and multi-faceted students. Visit www.gusd.net/clarkhs for more details.

Informational Meetings

A presentation via Google Meet will provide 8th Grade students and their families with all pertinent Clark
Magnet information. Applicants and their families are encouraged to attend the Saturday Expo and Open House.
Please see below for all meeting dates, times, and locations.
Please click on the link below for the Google Meet link.Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Google Meet Link
Clark Magnet High School Expo and Open House
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Parent/Student Information Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
The EXPO will follow at 11:00 a.m.

If you have any questions regarding the application process and/or lottery, please do not hesitate to call the office
of Student Support Services at (818) 241-3111 extension 1283.

Sincerely,

Glendale Unified School District

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 GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
223 North Jackson Street
Glendale, California 91206
(818) 241-3111
APPLICATION AND LOTTERY PROCESS:

1. Applications will be accepted from January 7th through January 31st, 2025.

2. Applications are available ONLY on-line at https://glendale.schoolmint.com If you do not have

internet access, you may complete the on-line application in person at 223 N. Jackson Street, Room 203,
Glendale by 4:30 PM, January 31, 2025.

3. ALL applications are screened for eligibility. Only eligible applicants will be included in the March 7,
2025 lottery. If there are more eligible applicants than spaces available, a waiting list will be created
through the electronic lottery system.

4. Parents/legal guardians must accept or decline offers of acceptance by March 14, 2025. Offers of
acceptance are provisional and contingent on review of second semester 8th grade transcripts.

5. For students who are accepted, registration and orientation will follow. Students and their families will
be notified about the specifics of these events. Once registered, students are expected to complete the
full academic year at Clark.

6. Applications submitted after January 31, 2025 will not be included in the electronic lottery. Late eligible
applicants will be placed on the waiting list after the on-time applicants.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN LOTTERY:

1. GPA – Must have a total GPA of 2.0 or higher for both semesters of 7th grade and 1st semester of 8th
grade.

2. Academics – In addition to a 2.0+ GPA, students must have a grade of “C” or better in middle school
core content classes: English, Math, Science and Social Science in both semesters of 7 th grade and first
semester of 8th grade to participate in the lottery. Grades in core classes for students who are selected
through the lottery will be checked at the end of 8th grade to verify the student earned at least a grade
of “C” or better. If grades in any of the core classes fall below a “C” at the end of 8 th grade, the offer of
acceptance will be rescinded.

3. Attendance - Applicants must have satisfactory attendance, no more than 15 full day absences--
excused or unexcused. Note: Absences due to COVID and/or quarantine will not be considered a
determining factor in a student's application eligibility.

4. Behavior - Applicants must have satisfactory behavior, no more than 5 total infractions of school rules
and/or no more than two “U” unsatisfactory marks in citizenship for 7th and 8th grade years. Behavior
will be checked at the end of 8th grade.

5. Athletics - Applicants may only try-out for, practice with, and compete for a California Interscholastic
Federation (CIF) sports team at their school of residence if they attend Clark Magnet High School.

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 GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
223 North Jackson Street
Glendale, California 91206
(818) 241-3111
6. Residency - Applicants must reside within the GUSD boundaries to apply for Clark Magnet High
School. Students attending GUSD on an inter-district permit will NOT be eligible. GUSD Board
Policy 0420.5 states that a "Students must live within the attendance boundaries of the school district
to apply to Clark Magnet High School."

7. When a student address is falsified at the time of the application and/or the student moves from the
GUSD boundaries, the student will be disenrolled from Clark Magnet High School immediately,
unless the student is a senior.

8. If you are a resident of GUSD, but not attending a GUSD school, please bring two forms of proof of
residency from the list on page 5 (#17) in parent/guardian’s name, an official transcript of grades (7th
and 8th) from current school of attendance, and discipline records to the Office of Student Support
Services located at 223 N. Jackson, Room 203, Glendale, CA 91206.

9. In accordance with GUSD Administrative Regulation 5116.1, students approved for intra-district
permit placement shall abide by all school rules and procedures and shall continue at that school as
long as attendance, behavior and academic achievement is satisfactory in the total academic program –
Standards of Student Conduct.
Students that fall below the minimum required standards, the intra-district permit will be canceled
in accordance with GUSD Administrative Regulation 0420.5, and the student will be transferred to
their school of residence. Please Visit the Clark HS website for the Standards of Student Conduct.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. What are the academic requirements to attend CMHS?

Students must have a grade of “C” or better in middle school core content classes for all four semesters
of 7th and 8th grade: English, Math, Science and Social Science, have satisfactory citizenship and
behavior.

2. Will the final grades in 8th grade also be considered during the acceptance process?
Yes. June grades will be reviewed at the end of 8th grade.

3. Do high achieving students have a better chance of acceptance?

No. All students with a grade of “C” or better in middle school core content classes have the same
chance and equal opportunity.

4. What are the math requirements for attending CMHS?

All students MUST have earned a “C” or better for all four semesters of 7th and 8th grade math.

5. Do behavior and attendance of the student also play a role in their acceptance?
Yes. Satisfactory behavior, (no more than 5 total infractions of school rules or no more than two "U"
unsatisfactory marks in citizenship during the last three semesters). Applicants must have satisfactory
attendance, no more than 18 full day absences--excused or unexcused. Note: Absences due to COVID
and/or quarantine will not be considered a determining factor in a student's application eligibility.

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 GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
223 North Jackson Street
Glendale, California 91206
(818) 241-3111
6. My child's grades in 7th grade were below 2.0 but he/she is doing much better this semester. Can
he/she be given a chance?
No. All incoming 9th grade students are reviewed based on their official transcript in 7th and 8th
grades.

7. Is CMHS as difficult as people say? What support is available for struggling students?
Clark is challenging and students need to work to achieve and take ownership of their success as Clark
offers a rigorous academic program designed to prepare students for college and career. Students can
seek help from teachers or peers during enrichment time every day. Additionally, there are a number of
support services available including psychologists, counselors and intervention courses. We work as a
team to provide students a strong foundation and support system to help them succeed.

8. What is enrichment?
At the end of each day, there is a 35-minute enrichment period where students can do their homework,
seek help from teachers, participate in clubs or work with peers on projects.

9. Does CMHS offer any world languages to students?

Spanish and Armenian languages are offered at Clark.

10. Can students with exceptional needs attend Clark?

Yes. All students are welcome to apply as long as they meet the requirements. CMHS does not offer
Specialized Academic Instruction in core or self-contained classes.

11. Can students take classes at GCC while they are at Clark?
CMHS has a partnership with GCC for all CMHS students through the Jump Start and Dual
Enrollment programs. We encourage all students taking dual enrollment classes giving them the
opportunity to earn high school credits and college credits simultaneously (3 GCC semester units = 10
high school credits).

12. Can students attend CMHS if they are English Language Learners (ELL)?
Yes. All ELL students will be placed in a regular English class in addition to a support class.

13. What is the block schedule?

Odd days – Period 1, 3, 5, 7 ------ Even days – Period 2, 4, 6, 7. Period 7 is the only class that meets
every day.

14. Can Clark students participate in team sports?

Yes, but only at their school of residence. All Clark students can only participate in a team sport at
their home school of residence if they make the team during tryouts. Sports buses take students to their
home school daily for 7th period athletics beginning at 2:00 PM. Parents are responsible for picking up
students at the end of the day from their respective home schools. Parents are responsible for picking
up students at the end of the day from their respective home schools.

15. Can residents outside of Glendale Unified School District apply for CMHS?
No. CMHS only accepts applications for residents of the Glendale Unified School District boundaries.

16. Can resident students who attend a private or a Non-GUSD school apply?
Yes. If you are currently a resident of the Glendale Unified School District, but attend a school other
than a Glendale public school at the time of the application process, you can apply to CMHS.
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 GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
223 North Jackson Street
Glendale, California 91206
(818) 241-3111

17. How can we prove residency in Glendale?

You need to provide any two of the following documents in the parent’s/legal guardian’s name:
 A current and original utility bill which is no more than two months old. You may also provide
two utility bills but they must be from two separate utility companies.
· Escrow papers showing closing date
· Rental agreement
· Most current property tax payment receipt
· Most current pay stub
· Current voter registration receipt
· Communication from a government agency dated no more than three months ago (i.e.: vehicle
registration, letters from welfare department, social security, IRS, homeland security, etc...)

*If you are unable to provide proof of residency, the application will be forfeited and your child will
no longer be eligible to attend CMHS.

18. We are moving into Glendale sometime after the lottery. Can my child still participate in the
lottery?
No. The two current utility bills need to be provided to GUSD by the application deadline. Such
students would need to apply after the lottery for waiting list placement or for the following year.

19. We are in the process of purchasing a home (in a 30 or 60 day escrow), could my child still apply
to CMHS?
Yes. You would need to provide a copy of the escrow document at the time of submitting all other
documents, and the two current utility bills after the escrow goes through. If you are unable to provide
the utility bills, then the application will be forfeited, and your child will no longer be eligible to attend
CMHS.

20. We have a few properties in Glendale, but we do not live in them. Can we use the address of one
of those properties since we are the owners? We even pay the utility bills on some of them.
No. Providing any address other than the one in which the student actually resides is providing a
fraudulent address and will disqualify the application.

21. My child lives with my sister/brother/in laws/parents in Glendale. The bills are under their
name. Can we provide their bills?
Only if the relative is the legal guardian of the student, will such applications be accepted. GUSD
will request legal court documents to prove the "guardianship" of the relative and as well as proof of
residency.

22. My child is not living in the United States yet. He/she is studying in another country. Can I
provide his/her transcripts and have him/her participate in the lottery?
No. The student must be living with a parent/guardian at the time of the lottery. He/she needs to have
his/her transcript available.

23. What will happen if my child does not get satisfactory grades once at CMHS?
If any of the eligibility requirements drop below acceptable standards, the student will be returned to
his/her school of residence.

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 GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
223 North Jackson Street
Glendale, California 91206
(818) 241-3111
24. Is there a dress code at CMHS?
Yes. Students are required to follow Clark Magnet High School’s Dress Standard (visit
www.gusd.net/clarkhs for info).

25. I have one child at CMHS already. Does my younger child get preference?
No. There will be no sibling preference for admission; however, twins (multiples) are the exception.

26. Is transportation available to and from CMHS?

Yes. Glendale and Hoover High School students are eligible for transportation. Transportation fees of
$100 per student, per semester ($200 annually) are to be charged for Clark Magnet High School
students, in grades 9-12 inclusive. (Education Code 39807.5) Fees subject to increase.

27. Are CMHS students able to take part in extracurricular activities?

Yes. Extra-curricular activities such as clubs and recreational sports are available at Clark Magnet
based on student interest and available facilities. Per a Multi-School Agreement with the California
Interscholastic Federation (CIF) sports will continue to be available to students at their school of
residence if space is available and there are no scheduling conflicts (7th Period).

28. Are there additional district forms parents and students need to sign?
Yes. All Students and parents must sign the forms in the Information for Parents/Guardians and
Student Handbook annually including the Electronic Information Services (EIS) Acceptable Use
Agreement and Release.

29. Are there volunteer opportunities for parents at CMHS?

Yes. Parents are encouraged to participate in all Clark Magnet High School programs and activities,
including our PTSA.

ALL 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS MUST MAKE AN

ANNUAL COMMITMENT TO REMAIN AT CLARK
MAGNET THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR.

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