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Introduction to Magnet Schools

Magnet schools offer specialized educational programs focusing on areas like arts, science, and technology. They provide students with choices tailored to their interests and abilities, ensuring high achievement expectations. These schools vary in configuration (K-8, whole school, school within a school) and scheduling (year-round options). To enroll, parents should assess their child's skills, research suitable schools, and submit applications on time. With many exciting programs coming in the near future, magnet schools offer enhanced learning opportunities for eager learners.

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Introduction to Magnet Schools

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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