15 WCPSS Magnet Schools Honored by Magnet Schools of America
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February 22, 2011 - Fifteen WCPSS magnet schools have been honored as top magnet schools in the nation by the Magnet Schools of America.
Schools are recognized as 2011 Magnet Schools of Excellence which are considered for the top magnet school in the nation. Schools also earn recognition as Magnet Schools of Distinction.
“I am excited to see the large number and wide variety of our magnet schools earn national recognition,” said Dr. Donna Hargens, WCPSS Chief Academic Officer. “This points to the choices Wake County families can make selecting from a variety of high quality schools that are recognized as being among the best in the country.”
This year the Magnet Schools of America recognized these 15 WCPSS magnet schools:
2011 National Magnet Schools of Excellence
Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary
Bugg Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary
Farmington Woods International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary
Joyner Center for Spanish Language/International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet
Elementary
Millbrook International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary
Ligon Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle
2011 National Magnet Schools of Distinction
Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary
Underwood Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary
Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary
Martin Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle
Garner International Baccalaureate MYP/DP Magnet High
Southeast Raleigh Leadership and Technology Magnet High
Wake Early College of Health and Science
The Magnet Schools of America created an Honorable Mention category this year. East Garner IB-MYP Magnet Middle and Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary were recognized as Honorable Mention Schools.
The 15 WCPSS schools were selected from a national field of more than 2,000 magnet schools. The schools choose to be considered for the competition that looks at innovative instructional strategies, student achievement, diversity goals, and parent and community involvement in the magnet school.
Magnet Schools of America is a national collaborative network of magnet schools that provide leadership for innovative instructional programs promoting equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students in public school choice programs.
Families Can Apply Now
The application period for the Wake County Public School System calendar and magnet schools opened Monday and will continue through March 7. Applications will only be accepted online. Families may apply for up to three magnet school options as well as a calendar choice. If an application is submitted for both calendar and magnet schools, the magnet application will be considered first in the selection process.
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