We’ve been magnetized! Youree Drive Middle School has a new magnet program and a new name. Our Middle Advanced Placement Magnet Program includes a rigorous and challenging curriculum in math and science that will offer high-achieving students an opportunity to be involved in Advanced Placement classes with highly qualified teachers, advanced labs, field trips, and extensive hands-on experiences. This program is designed for students in the YDMS district who qualify for Advanced Placement classes.

Requirements For Admission

• 2.5 overall average in Reading, Math and Science
• Have a score of at least “Basic” in Math, Reading and Science on the 4th grade LEAP or the most recent standardized test score
• 50%ile or better in total Reading, Math and Science on the ITBS or iLEAP
• C or better in conduct for each of the four grading periods
• 95% or better attendance record

Advanced Placement Curriculum

Sixth Grade:

Seventh Grade:

• Advanced Placement: Math
• Advanced Placement: Science
• Elective: CSI Forensics/Louisiana Wetlands/Service Learning

Eighth Grade: 

• Advanced Placement: Algebra I
• Advanced Placement: Science
• Elective: Computer Literacy/Technology (Science/Math/Engineering Lab)

Youree students who will be in the seventh and eighth grades and who qualify will be able to fill out a magnet registration form with their counselor at school. You will certainly want to be a part of this new and exciting magnet program!!