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Magnet Programs

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. Student-led projects developing communication and presentation skills

 

Hot Topics

  • Visit Millbrook Magnet HS and explore the International Baccalaureate Programme at Open House on November 18th at 9:00 am or 7:00 pm
  • Join us for parent information sessions at 10AM on the first and third Tuesdays from Sept - Feb at the Magnet Resource Center.
  • Many magnet schools have holiday concerts and performances in December, followed by another round of open house events in January. Visit individual school websites or call for more info!
  • Congratulations! Arlie Harris, a Spanish teacher at Moore Square Museum Magnet Middle School, is WRAL's Teacher of the Week. See the video at http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/6445600/

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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