- Magnet programsÌýhave a specific theme and focusÌýor provide a specialized learning environment. Students who are accepted into a magnet program become a full-time student of the school that offers it and attend the school for all classes. Some magnet programs accept applications from students throughout the district. Others accept applications from only specific areas. »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË provides transportation for most students who are accepted into a magnet program.
- Magnet schools offer unique, schoolwide curricula. Many magnet schools accept applications from students throughout the district, and »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË provides transportation for most students who are accepted.
You may .ÌýThe application period for the 2024-25Ìýschool year beginsÌýonÌýNovember 6, 2023, and endsÌýonÌýDecember 22, 2023. Applications that are received after the application period ends remain in the late file unless schools still have available space for students.
The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Office of School Choice provides information on specialized schools and programs at all grade levels. Staff members answer questions about the programs and about application procedures and individual school guidelines. The office also:
- Hosts information sessions for schools, students, and families.
- Organizes the annual Showcase of Schools, where families can gather information and meet school representatives.
- Hosts professional-development (PD) sessions to inform school employees about procedures and policy issues so the staff members can help parents.
- Develops and distributes the district guide to schools,ÌýChoices. Check out theÌýChoicesÌý²ú°ù´Ç³¦³ó³Ü°ù±ð²õÌýfor elementary, middle,Ìýand high schools.
The Magnet Schools of America organization has reviewed 59 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË magnet schools and programs.ÌýRead the Magnet Schools of America report.