In addition to a strong basic skills curriculum, each program receives additional resources that allows them to provide specialized themes, learning materials and equipment, staff and much more. In integrated settings, magnet schools use particular subject themes, such as science, humanities, art, music, performing arts, second language acquisition, or Montessori to significantly enhance a child's learning. Magnet schools offer interested students the choice of unique learning environments. The magnet program seeks to accomplish two objectives. The second objective is to provide students with voluntary integration opportunities.
Magnet schools implement all required state and district curriculums.
Magnet students receive a strong foundation in basic skills, including mathematics, reading and language arts, science and social studies. In addition, magnet schools provide opportunities to expand basic skills through extra resources, activities and projects. Additionally, many magnet schools work closely with universities and businesses to provide exposure to higher education and career opportunities. Elementary magnet students who have participated for at least one full school year in a program have priority to attend a secondary magnet school with a similar emphasis. For example, students in an elementary science magnet have priority to attend a middle school science magnet at articulation.