What are the school hours?
7:35 AM - 2:20 PM

What calendar do you follow?
WCPSS's Traditional Calendar

How many classes do students take?
Students take eight (8) classes per quarter: four (4) classes on 'A' day and four (4) classes on 'B' day.

What schedule do you follow?
A/B Day block schedule

How many electives do students take?
Students take four (4) electives each quarter (up to 16 per school year).

What is the highest level of math my child can take in person?
Pre-Calculus

How is my 6th grade student's math class determined? 
Your student's 5th grade teacher makes a math class recommendation based on his/her grades, EOG scores, and test data.

What is Gifted and Talented?
The Gifted and Talented program believes in helping students discover and nurture their gifts and talents. We accomplish this by offering students an expanded schedule of electives classes in all subject areas. At Ligon, our students have the opportunity to take over 200 different elective classes. We offer nine (9) arts disciplines, four (4) foreign languages, five (5) Career and Technical Education areas, and so much more! 

How does AIG work at Ligon?
Students identified as AIG are clustered with other AIG-identified students in their core classes. AIG clusters make up 50% of each core class' enrollment. Instruction is differentiated with the help of our AIG coordinator, who supports teachers with lesson planning and provides in-class support. 

Is it true that AIG students have a required elective class at Ligon?
Yes, we have built in a required quarter-long enrichment elective for AIG and Talent Development students. 

Is it true that you can apply to Ligon twice? How do I do that?
All students are able to apply for a Gifted and Talented magnet seat (if Ligon is your GT school option). If your child is identified as AIG, you may also apply for an AIG seat. If you are accepted to Ligon, you will have access to all the programming that your child is qualified for, regardless of magnet seat. 

How do I know if Ligon is my school option for AIG Basics or GT or both?
https://osageo.wcpss.net/application-schools-lookup/

How do I know what my transportation options are?
When you pull up the magnet options for your address it will tell you what transportation options you have. It will be either neighborhood busing, express busing, or parent transportation.

If I am already in a Magnet Elementary Pathway school and I automatically enrolled at Ligon?
No, you will need to apply unless Ligon is your base middle school. You will have the highest priority to get into Ligon if you are coming from our Pathway Elementary Schools.

If I have a child currently enrolled at Ligon. Do I need to fill out an application for their younger sibling?
No - if your older child will still be at Ligon next year and your younger child is coming from a WCPSS school. If your child will be going into 9th grade you will need to fill out an application for the younger sibling.