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Magnet School Introduction

Magnet School Introduction. What is a Magnet School?.

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Magnet School Introduction

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  1. Magnet School Introduction 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. Three types of Magnet Schools: Focus Art Math and Science Literacy Math and Technology Self-Contained Gifted Alternative International Studies Law and Leadership Configuration K-8 School within a School Whole School Professional-Technical 9-12 Magnet High School Schedule/Calendar Year Round

  2. Professional-Technical Centers Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center 8201 W. Victory Road, Boise, ID 83709 • Automotive Technology • Collision Repair • Digital Commercial Photography • Electronics Technology • Precision Machining • Welding and Metal Fabrication • Commercial Graphic Design • Information Technology Meridian Professional-Technical Center 1900 West Pine Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 • Agriculture • Welding and Fabrication • Natural Resources • Automotive Technology • Professional-Technical Applied Academics

  3. Professional-Technical Centers Renaissance Professional-Technical Center 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 • Architecture and Construction • Design and Pre-Construction • Construction • Digital Home Technology • Culinary Arts • Professional-Technical Applied Academics

  4. Which schools are Magnet Schools? Year-Round Single Track Chaparral Elementary 1155 N. Deer Creek Lane, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 893-9740 Seven Oaks Elementary 1441 N. Sevenoaks Way, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 939-3420 Spalding Elementary 12311 W. Braddock Drive, Boise, ID 83709 (208) 321-2150 Pioneer Elementary 13255 W. McMillan Road, Boise, ID 83713 (208) 855-4100

  5. Which schools are Magnet Schools? Math and Science Galileo Math & Science Magnet 4735 West Saguaro Drive, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 350-4105 Summerwind Elementary 3675 N. Jullion Way, Boise, Idaho 83704 (208) 375-0210 Math and Technology Spalding Elementary 12311 W. Braddock Drive, Boise, ID 83709 (208) 321-2150 Literacy Magnet Paramount Elementary 550 W. Producer Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83646 (208) 350-4120

  6. Which schools are Magnet Schools? Art Magnets Christine Donnell School of the Arts (K-8) 7075 S. Five Mile Road, Boise, ID 83709 (208) 855-4355 Pioneer School of the Arts (K-5) 13255 W. McMillan Road, Boise, ID 83713 (208) 855-4100 Eagle Elementary School of the Arts (K-5) 475 N. Eagle Road, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 855-4374 Lowell Scott Middle School (Primera, 6-8) 13600 W. McMillan Road, Boise, ID 83713 (208) 350-4060

  7. Which schools are Magnet Schools? Alternative (7-8) Middle School Crossroads Middle School 650 N. Nola Road, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 887-6085 Pathways Middle School 1855 E. Leighfield Drive, Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 350-4040

  8. Which schools are Magnet Schools? Alternative (9-12) High School Meridian Academy High School 2311 E. Lanark Street, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 855-4315 Eagle Academy High School 100 S. Academy Avenue, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 350-4220 Central Academy High School 6075 N. Locust Grove, Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 855-4325

  9. Which schools are Magnet Schools? Gifted and Talented (self-contained) Andrus Elementary (3-5, North District) 6100 N. Park Meadow Way, Boise, ID 83713 (208) 350-4210 Siena (3-6, South District) 2870 East Rome Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 350-4370 Lowell Scott Middle School (6-8) 13600 W. McMillan Road, Boise, ID 83713 (208) 350-4060 College Preparation Renaissance Magnet High School 1303 E Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 350-5069, for Penny Andrew, Principal

  10. How can I get my child into a Magnet? First Steps: • Understand your child’s abilities and talents. • Understand your child’s skills. • Talk to your child about a magnet. • Research whether a neighborhood school or a magnet is a better match for your child. Next Steps: • Check the district’s web site (look under schools). • Read the information for parents before proceeding to the application located on the district web site. • If you are unable to access the website, then obtain the application form from school or magnet director. • Fill out application for all family children whom you would like to attend. • Send in application to designated place or person.

  11. How can I get my child into a Magnet? Final Steps: • Lottery will take place in early spring. • You will be informed of your child’s status. • If offered placement, reply yes or no. If you have a child in Special Education: • Research the magnet in which you are interested. • Discuss a possible magnet placement in an I.E.P. meeting • If this seems a viable possibility, apply using the district web site. All students must go through the lottery process. • If your student is selected, meet with both schools in an I.E.P. meeting to discuss successful placement and programming.

  12. Future Magnets and Programs Coming in 2009 Renaissance High School’s academic strands: • Law and Leadership • Medical and Research • International Studies 9th& 10th grade in 200911th added in 201012th added in 2011

  13. Who can I contact about Magnet Schools? Magnet School Office District Office 1303 E Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 855-4500 Jana McCarthy Director of Magnet Schools and Innovative Programs mccarthy.jana@meridianschools.org (208) 350-5028 Eric Exline Public Information Officer exline.eric@meridianschools.org (208) 350-5023

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