Making Informed Decisions

Students are randomly assigned to a magnet school by lottery.   

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You may submit an application on line beginning January 1, 2018.

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You may pick up an application and magnet school catalog form at the Magnet Fair. 

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You may apply at the selected magnet school. 

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If you visit a magnet school, your absence will be excused for a partial day with a note from the magnet school you visited.

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You & your family may locate answers to magnet school questions on the WSFCS Magnet School website, by asking your counselor or your specialist teacher, and by calling the WSFCS magnet office.

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There is wait list created for applicants who doe not get their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd school choice. 

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You have to provide your own transportation to your Magnet School choice if it's not in your neighborhood.

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Once assigned to a magnet school, students may complete all grades as long as they attend school regularly, exhibit exemplary conduct, and fulfill magnet expectations. If students do not meet these standards, they may be reassigned to their residential schools at the end of the school year.

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You can get more information about the magnet schools by visiting those schools which interest you and exploring the schools online.

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