What does it mean to turn a school into a magnet?
A magnet program is a program in a public school that usually focuses on a special area of study, such as science, the performing arts, or career education. A magnet school is an entire school with a special focus. These programs and schools are designed to attract students from across a district.
How do you earn magnet points?
Students are chosen through a lottery system, but the students with the most points get picked first. How do I get points? If your child is not in a magnet school already, students can earn four points for every year that they apply to a magnet school and remain on the wait list, up to three years.
How do I apply to LACES school?
LACES is a full magnet school and all student wishing to enroll in our school must apply through the Choices application. The application window for the 2022-2023 school year will open on October 1, 2021.
Is Dr Phillips still alive?
Philip Phillips (1874-1959)
Is Dr Phillips High School a good school?
Dr. Phillips High School is ranked #2,541 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.
Why choose East Baton Rouge magnet schools?
Many of our magnet schools have been recognized for earning Blue Ribbon status and for being awarded numerous Magnet Schools of America Merit awards. East Baton Rouge Parish’s Magnet Schools offer a wide variety of different programs in addition to their accelerated academic reputation.
How do you get parents involved in magnet schools?
Disseminate program and application information to parents and students through a variety of means (including a telephone hotline, newspapers, libraries, school personnel, and the Internet); Meet with parent & community groups to discuss programs and application procedures; Organize the countywide Magnet EXPO!;
What does a magnet curriculum specialist do?
Assist in the review and preparation of evaluation materials for high school magnet programs; and Coordinate efforts with curriculum offices to ensure that magnet programs maintain high standards and rigorous curricula.