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    C.T. Walker is a magnet school that focuses on challenging academics and communication within a diverse setting.  It serves Richmond County students in grades K-5.  There is an application process, testing and a lottery done through the Richmond County Board of Education.  

     

    Requirements for Applicants in grades Pre-K-5 

    • Your child must be on grade level in Reading and Math according to the magnet school placement test. 

    • Your child’s report card must have a cumulative average of 2.0 in ELA and Math in grades 1-3 or an 80 or above in each academic area in grades 4 and 5. 

    • Your child’s conduct grades must be at 80 or above. 

    • Your child must be a bona fide resident of and domiciled in Richmond County 

     

    Application process 

    The early online application process takes place once a year.  The online application can be found on the Richmond County School System webpage (www.rcboe.org/choice) each year.  The online application is available on November 1st each year and closes on January 5,2025.  For more details about applications visit the Richmond County School System website or pick up a brochure from C. T. Walker.   

    Using the information from the application, parents receive an email about the time and place for testing, according to the student’s grade level.  Please make sure your contact information is correct and updated.

     

    Testing of Students 

    All students applying to magnet schools and specialized programs, must participate in a reading and math readiness assessment.  During the application process, parents will have the ability to select the preferred testing date and location.  Students will take the test according to the grade for which they are applying. 

    Current Pre-Kindergarten students testing for consideration for kindergarten will test at Warren Road on Wednesday, January 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. or C. T. Walker on Saturday morning, February 1, 2024.  This is a paper and pencil test.  Any child 5 YEARS OLD BY September 1, 2024, is eligible to test for kindergarten.  Once testing is complete, all eligible students will be placed in a lottery.   

    Students applying for grades 1-5 will test on a computer.  Student must test on grade level in reading and math in order to be eligible for the lottery. 

     

    Lottery and Pre-Registration 

    The lottery for eligible students will be held in February.  Accepted families will be notified by mail and email at the beginning of March and will be required to attend a pre-registration at the school they will be attending, during the month of March.  

    If you have further questions, please contact C. T. Walker at (706) 823-6950.