Thank you for your interest in District 196 elementary magnet schools!

All magnet school applications received on or before January 25, 2008 were part of a random selection process for magnet school enrollment. At this time, applicants can apply for any remaining openings at the three magnet schools or to be placed on a waiting list. Magnet Application (Spanish)

• Nov. 26 - Magnet applications for the 2008-09 school year available at the three magnet schools, the district office, or by calling 651-423-7911. The online magnet school application will be available after Friday, December 21, 2007. Any application received on or before January 25, 2008 will be entered into our random enrollment selection process. There is no priority for applying early.
  
  
• Jan. 16 and 17 - Please come to any of the three magnet schools for a Spotlight on Schools presentation and tour at the following times: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. (You can also call your neighborhood school to set up a tour during this week as well)
  
  
• Jan. 25 - Deadline for Magnet and Kindergarten Plus applications
  


• Feb. 6 - Parents informed of Magnets and Kindergarten Plus school placements
  
  
• Feb. 27-28 - Kindergarten Registration at all elementary schools

Our three new elementary magnet schools that opened in fall of 2007 are:

Cedar Park Elementary - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School

Diamond Path Elementary - School of International Studies

Glacier Hills Elementary - School of Arts and Science

General Magnet Information

• 2008-09 Magnet School Flyer
• District 196 2008 Guide To Elementary Schools
• Selecting a school
• Magnet School Transportation Guidelines
• 2008-09 Enrollment Guidelines
• Request to Ride Existing Buses for Interdistrict Transfer Students – Magnet Schools

If you have questions about the magnet schools,
please contact Michelle deKam Palmieri, 651-423-7911.