What is a Magnet School? What is a Magnet School? Three types of Magnet Three types of Magnet Schools: 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. Focus Art Math and Science Literacy Math and Technology Self-Contained Gifted Alternative International Studies Law and Leadership Configuration K-8 School within a School Whole School Professional-Technical 9-12 Magnet High School Schedule/ Calendar Year Round
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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
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
