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Q: Magnet School?
I go to a good highschool, currently ranked within the top 130. I enjoy math, and history, and science (but not as much, but still quite a bit) Now, i got into this math and science magnet school (any1 can get in, but i won the lottery). Now, im at odds on whether or not I should go to this magnet school. Its a half day magnet school and im curious if it hurt my chances of going to a good college. I know some kids that go, and they enjoy it a lot. However, next year im going to have the highest course load possible at my school and its going to be primarily with my friends. I will also be taking the electives i want. However, if i go to the magnet school i cant take electives, ever. What should i do? (keeping in mind its a brand new magnet school - very high tech) Id also like to add that my friend told me that magnet school shows a college that you have good time management - is there any truth to this? Or could i show time management in another way? Also, say you do bad in a class freshman year, yet after that year you ace everything, will that hurt chances at a top grade school?

A: I'm not quite sure. I went to a top ranked high school like yours as well.. just a little higher up the rankings, lol. Since this new magnet school focuses on math and science, I think that if you enjoy the subjects and are really good at them, you should probably attend the school. But, I honestly think that's only a good idea if you want to go to a college that's similar or if you plan to go into a career ..that revolves around science or math. If you're trying to get into an Ivy League university or a top ranked college, you probably shouldn't attend this school. You'll probably get more credits just staying at your school. And since this new school....is BRAND NEW.. you don't really know how everything will work out.

Q: Whats the difference between a magnet school and a normal school?
Whats the difference between a magnet school and a normal middle school or high school? I have great grades, am accelerated, and there is a new school in front of my house thats going to be a HUGE magnet school. Are magnet schools really for people who dont want a career? If i go to magnet school, will taht give my an advance in learning medical school?

A: A magnet school is a term used for a school that has different courses and usually a much more rigorous academic program than a "normal" school. The term magnet comes from the tendency for these schools to draw (like magnets) students from other schools. A normal school, in the sense that you are asking, goes by the standard curriculum set by the local district. Magnet schools usually have certain academic criteria that a student must meet before he/she can attend the school. These schools, becuase they can pick and choose thier students, usually do better on standardized tests and are often the "cream of the crop", when talking about students in the district in reference. I don't know who told you that magnet schools aren't for people who want a career, but to be honest, thats crazy. They give you an edge over students from other schools becuase you are experiencing coursework that is more likely to prepare you for college. In addition to this, becuase students come from more vast area, magnet schols have a wider diversity than typical high schools, who's students all come from the same neighborhoods. Hope this helps in your decision.

Q: What is the probability of getting accepted to magnet schools from base school?
I am a base middle school student who submitted the application for magnet school lottery program for my next high school in Wake county, North Carolina. I have selected 3 choices. Is there a chance getting accepted even to 1 school? What is the probability? Accept ion or Declination? Parents, What criteria do they really see? Do they see academic performance? Please, tell me how the chance looks like? I like if people attending NC schools post a comment

A: I lived in NC for about a year, sixth-seventh grade, and I knew there were magnet schools around. However, here, in New Jersey, there are five magnet schools in the area. For all magnet schools, they do look at academic performance, because their curriculum will be tougher and more specialized. But if you're in 8th grade, that's kind of all they ask for. State test scores and teacher recommendations (sometimes) are looked at.

Q: How to practice to get accepted into a magnet school in chicago?
Ok I will be in 7th grade next year and I want to practice really hard so I can get accepted into a magnet school. My choices are whitney young and lane tech in chicago. I know I should get A's and all but what else?

A: Make sure you learn everything you can. Read tons! Reading increases your vocabulary and also teaches you new things. Make some goals this summer like, "I plan to read 20,000 pages this summer". Start with that and that should help tremendously.

Q: What is the difference between a magnet school and public school?
I have heard that to be in a magnet school you must be above average but then I heard anyone interviews and they let the computer randomly select but it also has to be equal in race and gender. Seems overrated. How do they keep it equal if a computer does it and why will they not let you know what your exact number on the waiting list is, they always say 5-10.

A: Magnet schools are public schools that have a special focus. I teach at a science and arts elementary magnet school....we have extra science and arts classes and clubs that most regular public schools do not have. Most magnet schools do not have a set attendance zone (home/neighborhood school) as most public schools have. If your home school is within the magnet school's extended area, you will get free transportation to that school, if it is not, you will have to provide your own transportation. If the magnet school is popular and has only a few openings, they use the computer to select students to attend. Sometimes the computer randomly chooses students, but other times the school may need to even out socio-economic and gender differences and so these students are given extra points towards admittance. Each district sets its own guidelines for admittance.

Q: What's the difference between a magnet school and a public school?
Well, I currently attend Santa Susana Magnet High, which is relatively small. My mother wants me attending private school, but I don't like them because of the small number of kids and peers. I don't have many "Barkadas" as my Pinoy family tells me, or "Good Friends." My mother wants me attending a good college and she says that going to a public school will lower my chances in getting into a good college. I need to know is Magnet school really going to affect my chances in college? I care about my future unlike some other kids I know, but I have a crappy social life. Any help?

A: A magnet school "draws" in the top students in the area. That's why they're called "magnet" schools. A regular public school takes in anyone who lives in the area. A magnet school will only help your chances in college. In California, we don't have those old and established elite private schools like Exeter (out in the East). However, we have top public magnet schools that the top colleges know are just as good as the famous private schools. The beauty of them is they are FREE since they're public schools. Not all privates are good. Many refuse to release statistics and stuff and give you some garbage sales pitch to make them sound like they provide a better education for the child. If the surrounding public schools are bad, that may be the case. However, there are plenty of public schools that provide a better education than private schools.

Q: How difficult is it to start a Charter Magnet School?
I am interested in starting a Charter Magnet School. I live in Florida, but I would imagine that the information is basically the same despite the location of the proposed school. Anyway, the school would specialize in the areas of Business, Arts and Sciences and would consist of grades K - 12. The curriculum would be based on the British system. Has anyone in this forum ever started a school before or know where I can get good information on how to start one? Thanks....

A: Interesting concept - I know a family that lived in England and really LOVED the elementary level of schooling there. I believe (at least in MN) that Charters and Magnets are two completely different types of schools. Magnets operate within an existing school district and are controlled by it. Chaters are created and given a school district number, and are school districts unto themselves, with control by that Charter's school board only. Sounds like you want a Charter from what you describe. Try googling some related words to see if there is a group like our MN Association of Charter Schools that can help you through the process, and check your Florida Dept of Ed. I am currently on the ground floor getting a charter started, and the task is daunting! You will need a team to work with, so talk to EVERYONE to find at least 5 or 6 others to join with you on this 1 to 2 year process. There are state and federal grants, as well as private grants since a charter can be a 501c3. Best of luck with it! (a side note, many public schools and districts are not fond of charter schools, and some administrators have been known to lobby businesses, local governments, and counties to manipulate things and prevent charters from successfully opening. Beware of who you talk to until you are ready to become public).

Q: Can a Special Needs Child attend a Magnet School?
The neighborhood we are considering moving to is within the boundaries of a magnet elementary school. I hear the school is very good. But my child has some speech/language delays. At a regular public school, she would get some therapies provided within the school day. Do magnet elementary schools have Speech Therapy or Occupational Therapy? Or is it just for accedemically "above average" kids? Thanks.

A: Sure if the special needs child is a good student. I'm sure the magnet school would be able to accommodate your child's special needs for her therapies considering that it is a public school. If the therapies are only needed to help benefit from the general education, then it's fine. If she also has behavioral issues, then forget it. That school is not for her. She might as well attend the regular school.

Q: Will colleges look down on me if i quit a magnet school in High School?
I am attending a magnet school now, but i want to quit because i want to get in more credits. Will colleges accept this reason for quitting? This magnet school was established only about 3 years ago.

A: it depends on how it's writen on your transcript. i took a course at a magnet school as well, but on my highschool transcript it just looked like another course from my regular highschool, just worth more credits than a regular class, but it didnt mention anywhere that it was a magnet class. i dont know if all schools do it like that. you should talk to your guidence counsler to find out how your particular schools do it. but really, colleges dont go thru your records with a fine tooth comb. i got a b average i think (possibly a c+), didnt do any extra curricular activities, didnt do anything AP, just that one magnet class... and i got into every college i applied for, even the ones that i thought were going to be a real reach to get into. i knew lots of kids that dropped their AP classes and got into wonderful schools.

Q: I go to a top middle school and I want to go to a top magnet schools. should I stay where i am established?
I want to stay with my friends but I am thinking about transfering to a top middle magnet school in the country. The magnet school has way more choices for electives and classes and such. But the magnet school is in a really dumpy area of town (drugs). Should I stay or should I go?

A: It really depends on a lot of other factors. How far away is the magnet school? Are you happy where you are now? For highschool, I left a "top" school that I would have been miserable at for an inner city magnet school where I was happy. Also, depending on where you are, the "dumpy" area of town may allow you more access to a variety of opportunity and a more diverse group of people. As a side note, you are in middle school. Its not right at this point of your life to be so concerned about going to a "top" school. Middle school doesnt effect your chances of going to a good college and in the long run this will seem like a very insignificant part of your life. Just go where you think you will be happy, day by day.

Q: Can someone tell me what exactly is a magnet school?...And is it better than a public school?
Some of my teachers and my guidance counselor have said I should look into magnet school, but I don't really know what exactly it is...What are the benefits?

A: A Magnet school is part of the public school system. Usually students are zoned into their schools based on location. Students mostly go to the school which they are closest to (this may not always be true since boundaries can seem arbitrary). With Magnet schools, the public school system has created schools that exist outside of zoned school boundaries. The point of them is that they usually have something special to offer over a regular school which makes attending them an attractive choice to many students, thereby increasing the diversity of the student population within them (in theory). Magnet schools are different from private or parochial schools in that they remain part of the public school system. They differ from Charter schools in that they remain part of the public school system bureaucratically. Charter Schools have a different organizational model (i.e. they have a charter that releases them from the regular school administration). Magnet schools operate under the same public school administration (they don’t operate on their own). Distinguishing them from other public schools, Magnet schools usually have alternative or otherwise compelling modes of instruction. For example, you might find a Montessori Magnet school. A school doesn’t have to be a Magnet school to be a Montessori School. There are also public schools that aren’t Magnet schools which still offer fine academic experiences. Magnet schools differ from other public schools in that they receive additional funding to enable them to spend more money on their students, supplies, teachers, programs, etc. History of Magnet school Magnet schools first came into being in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a tool to further academic desegregation. The school was intended to “attract” (get the magnet metaphor?) students from across different school zones. So they had to do two things. 1) open their enrollment geographically across traditional school zones and 2) provide an environment or experience that would attract students and families from other school zones (thereby families would volunteer to desegregate their children to the Magnet school). Original Purpose The original purpose of a Magnet school was politically not to innovate in instructional approach solely but rather to create a school that would be so attractive, it would “attract” students to attend it rather than having to force students to bus to other schools to promote academic desegregation of students. The goal was to reduce racial segregation voluntarily. Current Role of Magnet schools Many Magnet schools still help increase diversity within the public school system and help families volunteer for desegregation. But over the last 20 years or so, some Magnet schools have taken on an a more competitive aspect in that they can only fill 10-20% of the students that apply to attend school on their campuses. The current role of Magnet schools, therefore, can often promote academic opportunity and excellence over their regular counterparts. Magnet schools often attract “gifted” students who score well in tests and receive good grades (about 1/3 of all Magnet schools use selection criteria to decide who they’ll invite to enroll for that year).

Q: 8th grade science fair projects need to be good enough for a magnet school..?
I am in this magnet school that is the number 1 in my state. I want an experiment that would be challenging but not that hard. Please dont list sources. I want an experiment that would blow my teachers mind away. Thank you for your help.

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Q: Should i attend LASA high school which is a magnet school?
I am currently at a good magnet school making A's and is my final year. Most of my friends are going to Lasa but i was wondering does going to a magnet high school in austin, texas increase you chance to get into UT austin. Also my gpa would be lower at LASA compared to a regular high school which would suck and there would be a less chance for me to be in the top ten percent of my school which i hear is a big thing UT looks at.

A: I'm currently a senior at LASA high school and am obviously concerned with the college admissions process at the moment. From what I can tell LASA is the best place in Austin to get an education. The teachers and students are amazing and you can take many more classes than at a regular high school. Right now I am not in top 10% and therefore even though I make straight A's, I will probably not be attending UT...but if UT is your top choice there are ways to get around this problem. A good way to do this would be to apply to the UT honors program or UT plan 2 where top 10% is not such a big deal. Do not let the question of top 10% deter you from a great education! People in Texas congress will probably change the laws requiring UT to allow the top 10% of all Texas high schoolers into their colleges before you graduate anyway.

Q: what kind of scores do i have to get in order to get into magnet school?
i have like A and B 's at school, but i have not very well test scores, so what kind of scores do i need to get in order to get into a magnet school ( high school ). p.s : im in las vegas and i want to attend Clark Magnet High School. so what kind of scores do i have to have?

A: hmmmmm......... let me know when you find out.

Q: what is the difference between publich school and private school, and magnet school?
so what is the difference between public and private? ((((besides that you have to pay for it)))) and whats the difference with a magnet school as well? is magnet like schools where they study on one thing like art or science? i think i guess just the important details of private and magnet is what im looking for. i dont know.....

A: Magnet school- they are Public schools but they have better cirriculum. They also have programs such as cosmotology, mechanics, and such. They have to be accepted into the magnet program at the school. Everything else is the same as public. Private schools cirriculum is generally one grade higher than public, the class sizes are smaller, and everyone doesn't have to be accepted. Children aren't as rowdty because they just don't accept anyone