There's just a few weeks left of summer vacation, so let's talk about what to expect when it comes to getting into magnet schools during the new school year.
The first day of school is August 14, 2018. If your child is on a wait list, you might get a call between now and then if a space becomes available. In fact, you might get a call about a newly available space through Norm Day, which is approximately four weeks into the school year and the day the student population count is considered "official."
If your child is not on a wait list but you decide in those first few weeks that there's a magnet school you do want your child to attend, call that school's magnet coordinator. Ask if there's a wait list - if there isn't, it might be easy to get your child in.
The Choices Application for the 2019-2020 school year should be available in late September or early October. School tours should begin shortly thereafter. In fact, if you know what schools you want to tour, you can check to see if they've posted their tour schedule even before the application is released.
The Choices Application will be due in late October or early November. In approximately December, Confirmation/Correction letters will be sent, acknowledging receipt of your application. The letter will state the number of priority points you have - be sure to verify that the number is correct!
In approximately February, applicants to Gifted/High Ability or Highly Gifted magnet programs will receive a separate notification regarding eligibility or ineligibility for the program.
In approximately March, Notification/Waiting List letters will be sent.
The magnet schools application process can be daunting and confusing, but I've made it easier with my short e-book, LAUSD Magnets Handbook: A Guide to Getting Your Child into an LAUSD Magnet School. Learn how priority points work, how to decide where to apply, and more! The LAUSD Magnets Handbook is just $2.99 at Amazon.
If your child is not on a wait list but you decide in those first few weeks that there's a magnet school you do want your child to attend, call that school's magnet coordinator. Ask if there's a wait list - if there isn't, it might be easy to get your child in.
The Choices Application for the 2019-2020 school year should be available in late September or early October. School tours should begin shortly thereafter. In fact, if you know what schools you want to tour, you can check to see if they've posted their tour schedule even before the application is released.
The Choices Application will be due in late October or early November. In approximately December, Confirmation/Correction letters will be sent, acknowledging receipt of your application. The letter will state the number of priority points you have - be sure to verify that the number is correct!
In approximately February, applicants to Gifted/High Ability or Highly Gifted magnet programs will receive a separate notification regarding eligibility or ineligibility for the program.
In approximately March, Notification/Waiting List letters will be sent.
The magnet schools application process can be daunting and confusing, but I've made it easier with my short e-book, LAUSD Magnets Handbook: A Guide to Getting Your Child into an LAUSD Magnet School. Learn how priority points work, how to decide where to apply, and more! The LAUSD Magnets Handbook is just $2.99 at Amazon.
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