Magnet Application Eligibility Guide

It is the parents’ responsibility to contact the school for requirements that are school specific (e.g. proficiency tests, auditions, etc.) and submit all required documentation by January 15^th.

Please note: All Pre-K and Kindergarten Magnet applications are interest-based only. No entrance criteria required.

A. Basic Criteria for Random Selection Magnets

A minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average in core academic subject areas (e.g. language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
A minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average in conduct for the core academic subject areas (e.g. language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
All effort grades in core academic classes must be no greater than “2” for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
No more than 10 unexcused absences for the previous year and 5 unexcused absences for the first semester of the current year.
No teacher recommendation will be required.
Parents/legal guardians must schedule any required language skills testing for International Studies programs for incoming grades 2-10 by January 15th.
FSA scores may not be reviewed as part of the eligibility process.

B. Enhanced Criteria for Designated Random Selection Magnets

A minimum of 2.5 Grade Point Average in core academic subject areas (e.g. language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
A minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average in conduct for the core academic subject areas (e.g. language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
All effort grades in core academic classes must be no greater than “2” for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
No more than 10 unexcused absences for the previous year and 5 unexcused absences for the first semester of the current year.
Select schools may require that Algebra I (applying 9th grade), Geometry (applying 10th grade) and or Physical Science (applying 9th grade), Biology (applying 10th grade) (See the approved list on Magnet website) be completed and received credit before the start of the school year for which he/she is applying. Proof of course enrollment or completion must be submitted by January 15th.
No teacher recommendation will be required.
Parents/legal guardians must schedule any required language skills testing for International Studies programs for incoming grades 2-10 by January 15th.
FSA scores may not be reviewed as part of the eligibility process.
Enhanced Criteria requirements apply to the following Magnet Schools/Programs:
- - AP Capstone (Advanced Placement) programs – Grades 9-12
  - Cambridge International programs – Grades 9-12
  - International Baccalaureate (IB) programs – Grades 9-12
  - International Studies (IS) / International Education (IE) programs – Grade 9-12
  - iPrep programs – Grades 9-12
  - Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy – MAST Environmental STEM (Grade 9-12)
  - Maritime & Science Technology (MAST) Academy (Grade 9 – 12)
  - MAST @ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus – Marine and Science Technology (Grade 9 – 12)
  - Medical Academy for Science and Technology (MAST @ Homestead) (Grade 9 -12)
  - TERRA Environmental Research Institute (Grade 9– 12)
  - COAST @ Cutler Bay SHS (Grade 9 – 12)
  - George Washington Carver Middle School (IE and IS)
  - Coral Reef SHS (Engineering; Medical & Allied Health Sciences)
  - John A. Ferguson SHS (Medical Skills/Biomedical)
  - Miami Coral Park SHS (Biomedical, Engineering & Robotics)
  - Miami-Dade Online
  - Miami Lakes Educational Center (Intro to Practicing Nursing)
  - Miami Sunset SHS (Pre-Medicine)
  - Robert Morgan Educational Center (Engineering – Engineering Technology; Medical Assisting; Nursing; Physical Therapy; Sports Medicine; Veterinary Assisting)
  - William H. Turner Technical Arts (Medical Sciences)
  - Young Women’s Preparatory Academy (Leadership) (Grades 9– 12)
C. Fine Arts Magnets

Parents/legal guardians must schedule auditions/interviews by January 15th. Please note that each Fine Art school/program may vary in protocols and procedures for holding auditions. Please check with each school to verify requirements and procedures.
- A minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average in core academic subject areas (e.g. language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
- A minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average in conduct for the core academic subject areas (e.g. language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
- All effort grades in core academic classes must be no greater than “2” for the previous year and the first grading period of the current year combined.
- No more than 10 unexcused absences for the previous year and 5 unexcused absences for the first semester of the current year.
- Placement is based on audition results.
- No teacher recommendation will be required.
- FSA scores may not be reviewed as part of the eligibility process.
D. Interest-Based Magnet Schools/Programs
- Admission is interest-based only.
- All Pre-K and Kindergarten Magnet applications are interest-based only. No entrance criteria required.
- No teacher recommendation/prerequisites will be required.
- Interest-based only admissions apply to the following Magnet Schools/Programs:
  - K-12 Schools
    - Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts K-12
      - Arts Exploration (Grades K-5)
  - Elementary Schools
    - Venetian Parc Academy
      - Village Green Elementary
    - Village Green Elementary
      - Classical Academy (Grades K-2)
  - K-8 Centers
    - Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
      - Communications
    - Frances S. Tucker K-8 Center
      - STArts Dance/Kinetic Movement (Science, Technology, and Arts Exploration & Innovation)
    - Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy
      - STArts Visual/Graphic Arts (Science, Technology, and Arts Exploration & Innovation)
    - Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy
      - STArts2 Digital Music Production (Science, Technology, and Arts Exploration & Innovation)
    - Citrus Grove K-8 Center
      - STArts2 Digital Music Production (Science, Technology, and Arts Exploration & Innovation)
    - Leisure City K-8 Center
      - R.I.T.M.O. – Mariachi (Grades 3-8)
    - Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
      - STArts2 Digital Music Production (Science, Technology, and Arts Exploration & Innovation)
  - Middle Schools
    - Lamar Louise Curry Middle
      - Information Technology
    - Riviera Middle
      - Culinary Arts (Grade 6)
  - Senior High Schools
    - Booker T. Washington Senior High (Grades 9-10)
      - SpaceHUB: Aerospace Technology and Design
      - SpaceHUB: Aerospace Robotics and Coding
      - SpaceHUB: Engineering and Manufacturing
    - Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High (Grades 9-11)
      - SpaceHUB: Aerospace Electrical Systems
      - SpaceHUB: Advanced Aerospace Science and Design
      - SpaceHUB: Aerospace Applied Robotics
      - SpaceHUB: Aerospace Applied Engineering
      - SpaceHUB: Aerospace Systems Coding
    - Miami Edison Senior High (Grades 9-11)
      - Entrepreneurship & Innovation (IYC)
    - Miami Killian Senior High (Grades 9-10)
      - SportsPLEX : Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
      - SportsPLEX: Sports Media & Creative Design
      - SportsPLEX: Sports Business & Management

Continued Enrollment Guidelines: Program participation is contingent on individual school student/parent contract agreement to be signed once student is invited and accepted into a Magnet school/program.

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