Magnet program application window opens January 16

Press release from Alachua County Public Schools
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The window for local families of students in PreKindergarten through 10th grade to apply for their children to attend one of the district’s academic or career-technical (CTE) magnet programs is set to open by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16. It will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13.
This year 50% of the new students in each magnet program will be chosen through a district-wide lottery. The other 50% will be selected by the school. Students must meet certain academic, attendance, and disciplinary criteria to be eligible for each magnet and must also meet program standards to remain enrolled.Â
The district uses an online process that allows families to apply for more than one program with a single application. Information about the magnet programs, the application timeline, and more is available on the district’s website at https://www.sbac.edu/magnet. The online application will be posted on that website when the window opens. Hard copies of the application will also be available at each school when the application window opens.
Open houses are being held at all magnet programs to allow students and families to learn more about what each has to offer. A schedule is also available on the magnet website at https://www.sbac.edu/magnet.
For specific questions about a particular magnet program, families can contact the school directly. For all other questions, email alachuamagnets@gm.sbac.edu or call (352) 955-7629.