What is a Magnet School?What is a Magnet School?

Three types of Magnet Schools:Three types of Magnet Schools:

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.

FocusArtMath and ScienceLiteracyMath and TechnologySelf-Contained GiftedAlternativeInternational StudiesLaw and Leadership

ConfigurationK-8School within a SchoolWhole SchoolProfessional-Technical9-12 Magnet High SchoolSchedule/CalendarYear Round

Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education CenterCenter

- Automotive Technology- Collision Repair- Digital Commercial Photography- Electronics Technology- Precision Machining- Welding and Metal Fabrication- Commercial Graphic Design- Information Technology

Meridian Professional-Technical CenterMeridian Professional-Technical Center

- Agriculture- Welding and Fabrication- Natural Resources- Automotive Technology- Professional-Technical Applied Academics

8201 W. Victory Road, Boise, ID 83709

1900 West Pine Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642

Renaissance Professional-Technical Renaissance Professional-Technical CenterCenter

- Architecture and Construction- Design and Pre-Construction- Construction- Digital Home Technology

- Culinary Arts- Professional-Technical Applied Academics

1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642

Year-Round Single TrackYear-Round Single Track

Chaparral Elementary1155 N. Deer Creek Lane, Meridian, ID 83642(208) 893-9740

Seven Oaks Elementary1441 N. Sevenoaks Way, Eagle, ID 83616(208) 939-3420

Spalding Elementary12311 W. Braddock Drive, Boise, ID 83709(208) 321-2150

Pioneer Elementary13255 W. McMillan Road, Boise, ID 83713(208) 855-4100

Math and ScienceMath and Science

Galileo Math & Science Magnet4735 West Saguaro Drive, Eagle, ID 83616(208) 350-4105

Summerwind Elementary3675 N. Jullion Way, Boise, Idaho 83704(208) 375-0210

Spalding Elementary12311 W. Braddock Drive, Boise, ID 83709(208) 321-2150

Math and TechnologyMath and Technology

Paramount Elementary550 W. Producer Drive, Meridian, Idaho 83646(208) 350-4120

Literacy MagnetLiteracy Magnet

Art MagnetsArt 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

Lowell Scott Middle School (Primera, 6-8)13600 W. McMillan Road, Boise, ID 83713(208) 350-4060

Eagle Elementary School of the Arts (K-5)475 N. Eagle Road, Eagle, ID 83616(208) 855-4374

Crossroads Middle School650 N. Nola Road, Meridian, ID 83642(208) 887-6085

Alternative (7-8) Middle Alternative (7-8) Middle SchoolSchool

Pathways Middle School1855 E. Leighfield Drive, Meridian, ID 83646(208) 350-4040

Meridian Academy High School2311 E. Lanark Street, Meridian, ID 83642(208) 855-4315

Eagle Academy High School100 S. Academy Avenue, Eagle, ID 83616(208) 350-4220

Central Academy High School6075 N. Locust Grove, Meridian, ID 83646(208) 855-4325

Alternative (9-12) High Alternative (9-12) High SchoolSchool

Gifted and Talented (self-Gifted and Talented (self-contained)contained)

Andrus Elementary (3-5, North District)6100 N. Park Meadow Way, Boise, ID 83713(208) 350-4210Siena (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 School1303 E Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642(208) 350-5069, for Penny Andrew, Principal

First Steps: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: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.

If you have a child in Special If you have a child in Special Education: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.

Final Steps: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.

Coming in 2009Coming in 2009

• Law and Leadership• Medical and Research• International Studies

9th & 10th grade in 200911th added in 201012th added in 2011

Renaissance High School’s academic strands:

District Office1303 E Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642(208) 855-4500

Public Information Officerexline.eric@meridianschools.org(208) 350-5023

Jana McCarthyDirector of Magnet Schools and Innovative Programsmccarthy.jana@meridianschools.org(208) 350-5028

Eric Exline

Magnet School OfficeMagnet School Office