Important Information:
Any student who either attends
or is eligible to attend a Miami-Dade County Public School may
apply for admission to a magnet program at Coral Reef Senior. Diversity is a consideration
in the selection of students for magnet programs. Deadline for the 2010-2011 applications deadline is January 15, 2010. Please check our website on October 1, 2009 for the 2010-2011 school year magnet application packet. According to School Board guidelines, limited transportation
is available for many students based on transportation service
zones. Grade levels served by magnet programs vary by school.
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FAQ's About Magnet Programs:
Magnet programs/schools are schools
of choice that offer unique courses of study focusing on students’
special interests, talents, and abilities. As part of the public
school system, magnet programs/schools are provided at no cost
to eligible students. A variety of magnet programs/schools are
available to students under the following six themes of study:
Careers & Professions
Communications & Humanities
International Education
Mathematics, Science & Technology
Montessori*
Visual and Performing Arts
*Available for elementary students
only
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Who Is Eligible to Attend a Magnet
Program/School?
Application to magnet programs/schools
is open to all school age children who either attend or are eligible
to attend a Miami-Dade County Public School.
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Why Should My Child Attend a Magnet
Program/Schools?
Magnet programs/schools offer
enhanced educational opportunities for students. The six
different magnet themes provide a range of choices designed
to meet a variety of student interests. The goals of magnet programs/schools
are to provide an excellent educational opportunity for students
and to facilitate multicultural collaboration and cooperation.
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When Do I Apply for Admission
to a Coral Reef Senior School?
Applications for Coral Reef Senior are available for the 2010-2011 school year. Deadline for the 2010-2011 applications deadline is January 15, 2010.
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How Do I Apply for Admission to
a Magnet Program?
Generally, participation in magnet
programs is based on the student’s interest in one or
more of the six themes of study. A tour of the magnet
program may also be arranged.
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Where Do I Apply for Admission
to a Magnet Program/School?
Applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be available online starting October 1, 2009. Please check our website.
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How Are Students Selected for
a Magnet Program/School?
Once a completed application
is received, eligibility is determined by the magnet program/school
based on a variety of factors. When the number of eligible applicants
exceeds the number of spaces available a random selection is used
for student selection. Participation in visual and performing
arts magnet is based on application and audition.
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Is Transportation Provided to
Magnet Programs?
According to School
Board Rule
,
limited transportation is available for many students based on
transportation service zones. The magnet lead teacher or magnet
secretary can assist you in determining if your child is eligible
for transportation
