Magnet/STO Applications for 2021 - 2022 

 

Available in the Parent Portal Focus Account

through Saturday, February 28th.

Magnet schools give students the chance to attend schools that focus on themes or career areas of special interest to the student. More than 50 schools offer over 30 programs ranging from culinary arts and Montessori to computer science and the medical professions. Students can often follow the same magnet theme from elementary to middle and high school. Transportation is provided within established guidelines.

 

Students who enroll in magnet programs at Darnell-Cookman, James Weldon Johnson, Kirby-Smith, LaVilla School of the Arts, Frank H. Peterson, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, A. Philip Randolph and Stanton College Preparatory must meet specified academic performance standards in order to return from one year to the next. These standards are:

Grade 6-7 Pass all courses
Grade 7-8 Maintain an overall unweighted 2.0 grade point average, and pass all courses
Grade 9-10 Maintain an overall unweighted 2.0 grade point average, and pass all courses
Grade 10-11 Maintain an overall unweighted 2.0 grade point average, and pass all courses

In addition, students at LaVilla must earn a "C" or higher in each arts area.                

 For a list of magnet schools click the appropriate level:  Elementary | Middle | High

Click Here to visit DCPS Magnet Website