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.

Students who are currently enrolled in a Magnet school do not have to re-apply unless they want to change schools or programs.

Yes. All Magnet programs require all students to apply for placement. Magnet programs/schools do not adhere to boundary restrictions.

To be considered, applicants must first meet the eligibility requirements for their selected program. For most Magnet programs, eligible applicants are selected through a random lottery process. For Fine Arts programs, selection is audition-based, meaning students must successfully complete an audition in addition to meeting eligibility criteria and submitting their application.

If offered a seat, you must first accept the offer online through the application system. Accepting your offer online secures your seat and serves as the initial step in the process; you must then contact the school directly to complete official registration and present required student and parent/guardian verification documents.

Yes. The Open Seats Magnet Application will open after all regular cycle applicants have been placed. More information will be forth coming and announcements will be made on social media. Be sure to follow us at @miamimagnets

If offered a seat, parents and legal guardians must accept the offer online by the specific deadline indicated in their notification. Acceptance deadlines are strictly determined by the date the offer is issued. Accepting your offer online is the initial step to secure your seat; you must then contact the school directly to complete official registration.

No. Each school only sees the portion of the application that applies to their school.

All selections are final. No change of strands or change of selected schools will be accepted, so it is important to make your selections carefully before submitting your application online or in printed form.

No. All applications submitted during the application window are processed equally. For most programs, selection is determined through a computerized random selection process after the application deadline closes. The only exception is Fine Arts programs, which require an audition as part of the selection process.

A sibling is a biological, adopted, foster, half or stepbrother/sister who shares the same parent/legal guardian and lives at the same address as a student that is currently attending the Magnet school for which you are applying, and will continue to attend the same Magnet school for the following school year.

First multiple birth children (twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.) Must meet eligibility. Second, you need to make sure in the application that you opt in to link the twins and enter the correct information. In your case linking children within multiple birth units does not apply to Visual & Performing Arts audition-based programs. This rule only applies to random selection programs.

Students interested in attending a Magnet program must complete and submit a Magnet application. When the number of eligible applications exceeds the number of seats available in a school Magnet program, a computerized random selection (lottery) process is used for student admission. Eligible students who submit an application by the deadline will qualify for participation in the lottery.

Each child is encouraged to apply to up to five (5) Magnet programs at five different schools. Each child may only apply to one Magnet program per school.

Yes. You may be selected to multiple schools during the random selection process. It will then be your choice which school you choose for your child to attend.

January 15. Any application received after that date will not be accepted. In addition, if you fail to complete individual school requirements by the January 15 deadline, your application will be voided.

Yes, eligibility criteria vary from program to program. Depending on the school and program, requirements may include specific prerequisite coursework, minimum grades, or auditions (for Fine Arts programs). It is your responsibility to review the specific eligibility requirements for each program prior to applying.

PLEASE NOTE: The schools will NOT contact you; you must contact them, as they do not have the resources to contact each applicant.

Per Board Policy 2370, the following priorities are applied in the random selection process: 1) students of active duty military families who have provided proof to individual schools they are applying to 2) younger siblings of students currently attending the school they applied to and if they will be in attendance for a minimum of one concurrent year. Please note that in order for these priorities to be applied in the selection process, students must apply and meet all entrance requirements by the application deadline of January 15.

Parents are notified of the results of the random selection process on or about March 15. If you have any questions about the results, you must contact the individual schools directly.

As per School Board Policy 2370, initial application outcomes will be communicated on March 15th. Notifications will be sent via the preferred method selected on your application (email or text message).

If you have questions regarding specific school programs or selection outcomes, please contact the individual school directly.

PLEASE NOTE: The district Magnet School office serves solely as the application processing center and cannot answer inquiries regarding individual program decisions or selection results.

It depends on where you live and the transportation available for the specific school. You must contact the individual school directly to find out if transportation is available for you.

No. It is VERY important that you contact the individual schools to see whether transportation is available from your neighborhood to the selected school PRIOR to applying to the school.

If you experience system-related technical issues or have questions regarding the application process itself, please call 305-341-0999. If your question is about a specific school or program’s eligibility requirements, please contact the individual school directly.