Application Process

Elementary and Middle Schools
Elementary and middle schools offer magnet studies as a schoolwide focus. Students who live within these schools’ attendance zones are automatically enrolled. Out-of-zone students must follow the school district’s Change of School Assignment (COSA) process to be considered for a school transfer. This application process occurs once a year, with the application window opening in December and closing in January. Approved transfers take effect the next school year.
 

High Schools
High schools limit magnet studies participation to students who have applied and been accepted into the program, even if they are zoned for the school. Out-of-zone students must use the COSA process to apply for a transfer; however, an approved transfer does not guarantee admission into the magnet program. A separate magnet application process occurs through the school after COSA approval.
 

Magnet-Themed Schools
There are several magnet-themed schools without attendance zones. These schools were designed around specific areas of study and accept students from across the district through a school-managed application process and timeline.

• FCS Innovation Academy
• Global Impact Academy
• The Promise Career Institute
• North Springs High School * (Accelerated Career Diploma program only)

* Although North Springs High School has an attendance zone, students pursuing the Accelerated Career Diploma magnet program can reside anywhere in the district and apply during the school’s specified application window. Students interested in the STEAM magnet at North Springs High School must first apply to the school through COSA and, if accepted, then apply for magnet program admission.