Begin the school selection journey!
Who should apply for magnet/special transfer option (STO) schools: This is for families who want their child to attend a school outside their attendance zone. There is no need to complete an application if you want your child to continue in their neighborhood school or remain in their current school of enrollment.
When to apply:
Application Window: There is an application window that opens December 1 and runs through January 31. During this time, families can submit applications for magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) schools for the upcoming school year. When parents submit an application during this time, they are actually entering into a lottery process with other parents. That means there is no guaranteed placement of students in a school or program. Placement is based on seat availability as well as possible academic or other special criteria.
Controlled Open Enrollment: Controlled Open Enrollment is open to families mid-April through August and at the end of each academic quarter. "Controlled Open Enrollment" applications are processed after any waitlisted students. Parents are encouraged to make an appointment with a School Choice specialist for more information. Placement is not guaranteed.
Where to apply: Magnet and STO applications are available in Focus. Parents and caregivers will need to create a Parent Account and link it to your child in order to have access to Focus. If you do not have a Parent Account, visit here to create one. During Controlled Open Enrollment, applications are available on our webpage, not in FOCUS.
Steps 1-4 Provide detailed information about the Application Window. Apply between Dec. 1 - Jan. 31. Placement is not guaranteed.