magnet

Magnet Programs

University Connections and Leadership

Theme Description

  1. Emphasis on 21st Century leadership development and character development based on principles of Dr. Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
  2. Focus on personal and academic goal setting, individual initiative and responsibility, and participation in service learning
  3. Located on NCSU Centennial Campus
  4. Instruction enhanced by support from NCSU’s ten colleges
  5. Instruction supported through the connecting Friday Institute

 

Hot Topics

  • Don't miss the Magnet Schools Fair on Saturday, Nov 7th at 10AM at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.
  • Join us for parent information sessions at 10AM on the first and third Tuesdays from Sept - Feb at the Magnet Resource Center.
  • Visit magnet elementary schools during open house on November 12th. Information sessions and tours at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
  • Visit magnet middle schools during open house on November 17th. Information sessions and tours at 9:00 am and 12:00 pm
  • Magnet high schools now offering open houses in November! Please contact the magnet high schools for tour times.

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Objectives

Magnet Programs will be used to foster healthy schools throughout the Wake County Public School System by using choice to help:

  • Reduce high concentrations of poverty and support diverse populations
  • Maximize use of school facilities
  • Provide expanded educational opportunities