That way, he said, when the door opened at 7 a.m., it would hit the mattress and wake him up. Second in line was Kelli Zeck, whose husband, Andrew, arrived at the district offices a little after Horn. Mrs. Zeck came by at noon to take over the spot in line. The Zecks want to enroll their daughter, Emily, into kindergarten at Osceola Magnet School, which focuses on math and science. Parents said they wanted to make sure their children got into the magnet schools.
Magnet schools are public schools that are centered around a particular theme.
But space is limited. Parents waiting in line weren t pleased to hear that while waiting all night in line gives them a good chance of getting into the school of their choice, it doesn t guarantee them a spot. Siblings of students already enrolled at a magnet school are given first options at attending that school. Some children were registered for Osceola as newborns or small children. Those children are given first preference after siblings and don t have to wait in line to register.