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.
Students also have priority from middle level science magnets into high school science magnets.
After reviewing the brochure, please complete the application on the front cover. 4100 Normal Street Annex 3, San Diego, CA 92103. All applications received by March 15 will be ranked by the high school feeder in which a student resides and assigned a computer generated random number. The last date to apply for a magnet school will be the last working day before school starts in September. Magnet wait lists will not carry over from year to year.