To enroll a child in school, parents should first call the communications office at 370-8307 to find out which school their child will attend. Kindergarten students also should bring a birth certificate, Social Security card and health assessment form. Call the school in advance to find out if any additional documents are required by individual schools. Magnet Schools Several county schools are also magnet schools. Magnet schools use specialized themes to attract students from throughout the county.
Admission is determined by an annual lottery.
For information about applications, call Doyle Craven, director of community relations, at 370-8303. The program takes students from throughout the district, but there is no annual lottery for admission. The application period begins in February. Special schools Weaver Education Center offers advanced, vocational and performing arts courses to students in grades 9-12. Gateway Education Center is for those from 5 weeks to 20 years old with severe and profound physical, orthopedic or neurological disabilities.