PEAC Scholars

Welcome to the Magruder High School PEAC Scholars Page!

  PEAC grads 2016PEAC Field TRip 2016     PEAC Welcome Night

PEAC Coordinator: Mrs. Virginia Snyder

Resources for current and prospective 8th grade families:

 
  1. Class of 2028 Information Meetings 
    1. Flyer with meeting link & application QR code/Folleto con enlace a la reunión y código QR de solicitud
    2. December 5th at 6:30 PM
       
    3. January 10th at 6:00 PM in the Magruder High School auditorium

What is the PEAC Scholars program?

PEAC Scholars is an inter-disciplinary, four-year college-preparatory cohort. Its focus is on independent learning and the development of sophisticated written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on critical thinking.

Who is a PEAC Scholar? 

  • PEAC Scholars...
  •  have clearly demonstrated  potential to develop high-level communication skills.  
  • are committed to essential learning and academic excellence.
  • are capable and willing to face and persevere through academic challenges 
  • are willing to take responsibility for independent learning and thinking and have the ability to act as self-advocates. 
  • possess a natural curiosity. 
  • value organization and time management. 
  • are able to maintain both the academic and behavioral requirements of the program.  
  • are able to maintain a 3.5 unweighted GPA through their senior year.   
 
 
 

Information for Current PEAC Scholars in Class of  2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026

Program Program Requirements

PEAC Alumni Panel recording link

Alumni Panel Follow-up Questions

*Students currently enrolled in private schools who plan on enrolling at Magruder High School for their 9th or 10th grade year need to contact the Coordinator of Academy Programs, Mrs. Virginia Snyder.

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