1. Marketing and Application Director, Magnet Programs
Dr. Tammy Summerville
Director, Magnet Programs
September 15, 2016

2. The Magnet Programs Application Window for AAA, ASFL, New Century, Lee, & Columbia Is Oct. 3 – Nov 4

3. Each Magnet Program Will Host Daytime and Evening Open Houses During the Application Window
The Open Houses will be advertised on HCS billboards and will also appear as system-wide calendar events on the new website.
Families can reserve Open House times using an electronic RSVP that will be linked to each Open House event.

4. Eighth Grade Students Will Learn about High School Programs by Visiting Each Campus the Week of October 24-28
8th Grade students will have opportunities to tour facilities, hear presentations, and interact with current students at each magnet high school.

5. The Annual Magnet Fair Will Be Held on October 15
at Lee High School from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

6. The Annual Magnet Fair Will Be Held on October 15
at Lee High School from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Applicants will be able to apply online after visiting with the school representatives

7. The Magnet Application Website Will Open on October 3, 2016

8. The Magnet Application Website Will Open on October 3, 2016
The student’s State ID is required to initiate the application if the student is currently enrollment in HCS.
The ID can be obtained at the student’s current school.

9. The Magnet Application Website Will Open on October 3, 2016
The student’s address must match what is found in iNow for the application website to process the application

10. Magnet Program Applications Will Be Accepted from October 3 to November 4, 2016
Magnet Programs expects to receive over 1600 applications for the School Year for a projected 600 seats among the seven programs.
Both the Academy for Gifted & Talented & the College Academy individually target and recruit students based on the Magnet Mission Statement for each program. These programs do not utilize the Application Website.