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Introduction to Magnet Schools. What is a magnet school?.
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Introduction to Magnet Schools What is a magnet school? A magnet school is a school of choice. This school has a special focus of study, configuration of grades, or schedule. Magnet schools have the same expectation of high achievement for students that all other Joint School District schools have. Galileo K-8 Math and Science School 3 types of magnet schools: • FOCUS: • Art • Math and Science • Literacy • Math and Technology • Self-Contained Gifted • Alternative • CONFIGURATION • K-8 • School within a school • Whole School • SCHEDULE/CALENDAR • Year Round Chaparral Year-Round School
Which schools are magnet schools? • Professional-Technical Magnets • Dehyrl Dennis (Partnership with Boise District) • Meridian High Professional Technical Center (Auto, Agriculture) • Marketing (Partnership with Boise) • DSC Programs (Masonry, HTI, Architecture/Construction) • *Culinary Arts coming in 2008 in partnership with the Boise District
Which schools are magnet schools? General Magnets Year-RoundMath and Science Chaparral Galileo - whole school Spalding Summerwind - School within a school Seven Oaks Pioneer Math and TechnologyLiteracy Magnet Spalding Elementary Paramount Art Magnets Christine Donnell - K-8 Alternative Pioneer - K-5 Crossroads Middle (7-8) Lowell Scott - 6-8 (Primera) Pathways Middle (7-8) Gifted and Talented (self-contained) Eagle Academy (9-12) Andrus (3-5) North District Central Academy (9-12) Peregrine (3-5) South District Meridian Academy (9-12) Lowell Scott (6-8)
How can I get my child into a magnet? FIRST STEPS: • Understand your child's abilities and talents • Understand your child's skills • Talk with your child about a magnet • Research whether a neighborhood school or a magnet is a better match. NEXT STEPS: • Check the district's web site for information (look under schools) • Obtain application form from web site, school, or magnet director. • Fill out application for all family children whom you wish to attend. • Send in application to designated place or person. FINAL STEPS: • Lottery will take place in early spring. • You will be informed of your child's placement status. • If offered placement, reply yes or no.
Future Magnets and Programs CHINA Coming in 2008! • Culinary Arts at the District Service Center • Architectural Drafting • Tuscany Subdivision Elementary K-8 • Foreign Language Magnet McMillan Elem. • "Project Lead the Way" at Rocky Mtn. H.S. – beginning levels. • Eagle Elementary Arts Magnet
Future Magnets and Programs Also Coming in the Future! • Law Enforcement Professional Technical (Police, Fire, and EMT) at Renaissance H.S. • Project Lead the Way at Renaissance H.S. • Information Technology at Renaissance H.S. • International High School including International Baccalaureate at Renaissance H.S.
Who do I contact about magnet schools? Magnet School building • Building Principal • School Secretary District Office 855-4500 • Director of Magnet Schools and Innovative Programs – Jana McCarthy • Public Information Officer – Eric Exline • Receptionists at front desk This web site: • Information will be updated as magnets are added or other changes occur.