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The information on this page is in the middle of being updated (1/31/2022).  Please check back in the next few days for updated information regarding the World Language program at South Mecklenburg.
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BACKGROUND

The new E.E. Waddell Magnet High School is scheduled to open for the
​2022 – 23 school year.  The CMS Board Of Education is trying to finalize what Magnet Program(s) will be offered through Waddell and will vote on the recommendation in June/July.  In addition to determining the focus of Waddell, CMS is trying to solve an excess capacity issue at Myers Park High School (MPHS).  ​

PROPOSAL

One of the primary proposals the Board is considering is moving the World Language Magnet (WLM) from South Meck (SMHS) to Waddell in 2022 and re-aligning some of the MPHS feeder schools to SMHS. They will partner the WLM with one or two other magnets to try to fill the 1775 seats in the school.  We do not believe that building a new WLM program at Waddell will set the school up for success and it will face the same challenges that other schools trying to support multiple magnet programs face.

THIS IMPACTS ALL STUDENTS AT SOUTH, not just the 700+ enrolled in the magnet.  There were over 4200 seats in WLM classes this year (some students enroll in multiple classes), which means that a large number of non-magnet students at South are enrolled in the language classes.  Many non-magnet students choose to take 3 or more language classes as many colleges/university now require more than the “standard two”.
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?


​1. Attend the CMS Board Of Education Meeting (date TBA).  
  1. Attend the virtual CMS Board Of Education public hearing in February 2022.
     
  2. PLEASE consider registering to speak or have your student speak.  Their voices will make a LARGE impact on the Board.  To sign up to speak at the 5/25 meeting, Email NICOLE KELLY at CMS. 
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  3. ​​​Update your social media profile (including Zoom) with the #SaveSouth picture found on the PTSA website.  We would like for the Board and larger community to see a “wall” of #SaveSouth on the Zoom call.     
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​2. You can also use the Summary Talking Points to send emails to the CMS Board of Education 
​(see link with contact information), the superintendent and other members of the community to express your concern about the changes and alternate solutions they can consider instead of moving the WLM from South.   ​​​
 3. Share this info/website via your own social media pages to create awareness and support to #SaveSouth. (see #savesouth image above)
4. Look over the CMS Proposal Presentation
The recording of the May 18 webinar are located here:  
CMS PROPOSAL PRESENTATION
5. Provide feedback
Provide feedback about why the World Language Magnet should / should not be retained at South Meck on the form available on the PTSA page.  This option will be available soon.  We will compile your comments and share with the Board.

    Impact of moving the World Language Magnet/Rezoning Feedback Form


    ​If the World Language Magnet is moved from South Meck then students from Myers Park will be rezoned to South Meck.  
6. Complete the CMS survey
(https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WHKZL2R) Complete the CMS survey that includes questions re. the potential magnet themes at Waddell. If you do want WLM At Waddell then you would answer "extremely appealing" and if you do NOT want WLM at Waddell (you want it to remain at SMHS) then you would answer "not at all appealing".
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