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Elementary Magnet Schools
Welcome to the new and exciting Columbus School District’s
Elementary Schools! New — We are in the transition
of becoming a total elementary magnet school district in offering
five themes in our K-4 settings. Exciting—We
have emphasized choice as the guiding principle for our schools
and community.
While most school districts with a magnet school program offer
it only to a limited number of students, Columbus School District
will offer magnet school choice to every elementary
student in grades K-4.
Magnet
Schools Press Release and Information
Our
principals and staff members are ready to assist you in any way
and we look forward to being able to answer your questions.
How
will current students be assigned to a Magnet School for the 2008-2009
school year?
The
school choice lottery will include all Columbus School District
students in Pre K—3rd grades. All current Pre K—3rd
grade students will be required to fill out a school choice lottery
application. Students will be placed based on their 1st, 2nd, and
3rd choice, sibling clause, and available seats.
Parent
/ legal guardian must be
a resident of the
Columbus Municipal School District.
Parents of students interested in the Pre-K
4 year old program.
Parents of kindergarten students who are not currently enrolled
in CMSD.
Parents
of students in grades 1-4 who are not currently enrolled in CMSD
and would like to have their child(ren) attend school in CMSD.
Parents
of students who wish to change K-4 schools. In completing a lottery
application, you are giving up the seat your child now holds and
trying for a different school. Space in grades other than kindergarten
is limited throughout the district, so carefully consider if you
want to take a chance on getting another choice.
School
Choice Timeline
February
19, 2008 - School Choice Lottery Applications for Pre K
- 3rd grade distributed
March
3 –10, 2008 - K-4 Magnet School Open House at each
site
March
3-28, 2008 - School Choice applications for Pre K –3rd
grade are accepted daily at Brandon Central Services Center from
7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
March
28, 2008 - 4:00 P.M. - Deadline for School
Choice Lottery Applications for Pre K - 3rd grade
April
10, 2008 - School Choice Lottery Brandon Central Services
10:00 A.M. Open to the public
April
11, 2008 - Notification of school assignment for 2008-2009
will be mailed to parents
May
19-30, 2008 - Registration of new students at their assigned
school
Magnet
School Frequently Asked Questions
What
is a Magnet School?
Magnet schools promote academic opportunity and excellence over
their regular counterparts. Magnet schools offer attractive programs
and instructional strategies that are specifically designed to hold
the interest of students and to keep them actively engaged in learning.
All students will receive the core curriculum enhanced by the magnet
school’s theme.
All students will have the opportunity to match their interest to
a school theme while focusing on excellence in academics.
What
makes Magnet Schools a great choice for communities?
Magnet schools offer special programs and instructional approaches
that allow all students to match their interest to a school theme.
Columbus Schools will implement five magnet school themes. With
the support of educators, parents, and the community, magnet schools
will be launched in five elementary schools for the 2008-2009 school
year with the following themes:
• Fine Arts Magnet School
• Technology and Communication Magnet School
• International Studies Magnet School (International Baccalaureate)
• Medical Sciences and Wellness Magnet School
• Aerospace and Science Magnet School
What
are the expansion plans for Magnet Schools in the Columbus School
District?
The magnet schools themes developed in elementary school will follow
students into the middle school and the high school setting. Students
will have the opportunity to continue their educational progress
for the theme they have selected in learning groups called Academies.
For example, the middle and high school academy concept will have
a fine arts, technology, or science emphasis to align with magnet
school themes across the district. Students who graduate high school
from a certified International Baccalaureate (IB) Program can often
enter college as a sophomore. What a wonderful opportunity for students!
How
will current students be assigned to a Magnet School for the 2008-2009
school year?
The
school choice lottery will include all Columbus School District
students in Pre K—3rd grades. All current Pre K—3rd
grade students will be required to fill out a school choice lottery
application. Students will be placed based on their 1st, 2nd, and
3rd choice, sibling clause, and available seats.
Magnet
School Themes for Columbus Elementary Schools 2008-2009 School Year
Fine
Arts –
Each child at the Fine Arts Magnet will be exposed to visual art,
drama/theater, dance, choral music, and strings.
Technology
and Communication – Each child at the Technology
and Communication Magnet will be exposed to project based learning,
increased use of innovative technology, and an active learning environment.
International
Studies / International Baccalaureate (IB) - The IB program
is internationally recognized and geared toward catering to the
intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills needed to “live,
learn, and work” in a rapidly globalizing world. IB also focuses
on creative and hands-on ways to learn while offering a glimpse
at the world outside of the classroom.
Medical
Sciences and Wellness – This magnet program will
offer an emphasis on healthy bodies, food/nutrition, and physical
fitness. Medical Sciences and Wellness Magnet will promote healthy
minds and bodies that increase the opportunity for student success.
Aerospace
and Science – Students will be using hands-on experiences
in discovery units that will focus on space and aviation to help
them learn in all subject areas.
Columbus Municipal School District
Brandon Central Services Center
Mailing: P.O. Box 1308
Columbus, Mississippi 39703
Physical: 2630 McArthur Drive
Columbus, Mississippi 39705 |
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Phone:
662-241-7400
Fax: 662-241-7453
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