Q: What is a magnet school and how is it different from other schools?
A: A magnet school is a school designed to attract students based on their interest, ability or need for a "theme" subject area. (Examples of themes are: Math\Science, Arts, Communications, etc.)

Q: What are the prerequisites for magnet school enrollment?
A: Students should be eligible for the grade level for which they apply. There are no specific academic requirements. It is advisable that parents and students consult school personnel, prior to enrollment, to become familiar with the challenging curriculum offered at magnet schools.

Q: Is transportation provided?
A: Transportation is provided for students who attend a school two or more miles away from their home. Bus schedules are available from your resident district's transportation office.

Q: Do magnet schools have sports, cheerleaders and band?
A: All magnet schools have age-appropriate extracurricular activities. Many of our sports and academic teams have won local, state, regional, and national awards.

Q: How do I choose a magnet school?
Reading our brochure, watching the magnet school video, reading the magnet school newsletters and information on the magnet school website are helpful in magnet school selection. Magnet school parents indicate that a visit to magnet schools during the school day helped them make a clear choice. To arrange a magnet school tour, call the school's office.

Q: If I complete and return a magnet school application, how long will it take to find out if I'm in a magnet school?
A: Applications received during the initial application period receive notification quickly. Applications received later in the school year will take a longer time to process.

For additional questions, please call us at 758-0156