What is the deadline for accepting a Magnet Program?
Parents/legal guardians have 2 weeks to accept their child(ren)’s seat. First round notifications announce on March 15. If you received your notification by email or postal mail on March 15,...
Is there still going to be an Off Cycle Magnet Application Period?
Yes. We are still scheduled and planning on opening up the Off Cycle Magnet Application period after all regular cycle applicants have been placed. More information will be forth coming...
How will I know if my acceptance is properly recorded?
If you accept through the online application system, you will be sent an email verifying your acceptance. The school you accepted will get records of your acceptance and your seat...
How does the Magnet application process work?
In all schools, except the Visual Performing Arts (VPA) Magnet schools, the selection process is done by a random selection of the eligible applicants. VPA Magnet schools require auditions and...
The Magnet school of my choice is within my current school attendance boundary; do I have to apply?
Yes. All Magnet programs require all students to apply for placement. Magnet programs/schools do not adhere to boundary restrictions.
Once my child is in a Magnet school, do I have to apply each year?
Students who are currently enrolled in a Magnet school do not have to re-apply unless they want to change schools or programs.
Are students selected on a first-come, first-served basis?
No. The selection process is a computerized random selection process and occurs after the application deadline period. Except for visual and performing arts programs that require an audition.