The Office of Magnet and Choice Schools and all GCS magnet schools and high school options hold a district membership in Magnet Schools of America, the Leading Source for Information on Excellence in Public School Magnet Programs.

GCS is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship. When it comes to educating more than 71,000 students, the “one-size-fits-all” philosophy does not apply in Guilford County. Some students strive in arts, some science. Some excel in Spanish, while others embrace Mandarin Chinese. In education, no two students are the same.

Click here to view our 2009-10 GCS informational newspaper insert on all magnet and choice programs.

Click here to view a promotional video.

Click here to view the Andrews Aviation Summer Academy.  

We invite you to explore all of the magnet and high school options available. The section contains:

• A listing of the magnet themes
• Information about Magnet Mondays, Evening Open Houses, Regional High School Options Nights, and the GCS Magnet Fair
• Application Information
• A description of each school and its program
• School brochures
• Answers to questions parents often ask about magnet schools and high school options
  

Opportunities to Learn about Magnet Schools and High School Options

Parents, guardians, and students are invited to attend Evening Open Houses, Regional High School Options Nights, Magnet Mondays and the GCS Magnet Fair to learn more about the offerings available for the coming academic year. 

Magnet Fair
February 13, 2010
Greensboro Coliseum Pavilion
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Magnet Mondays
Click here.

Evening Open Houses
Click here.

High School Options Nights
Click here.

Application Periods and Due Dates

Magnet schools (elementary and middle)
March 12, 2010: 5:00 pm in Student Assignment, 120 Franklin Blvd., Greensboro, NC

High school options
March 12, 2010: 5:00 pm at the receiving school’s site (example: Weaver, Smith HS, Early College at Guilford)

Click here to view the Identifying Magnet Schools Quick Guide.

Click here to view the Office of Magnet and Choice Schools Brochure.

Click here to view the press release regarding GCS receiving a grant to expand magnet programs.

There are 17 different magnet themes, which include:
Communications
Leadership
Traditional
Newcomers
Global Studies
Montessori
International Baccalaureate
Science
Technology
Spanish Immersion
Mandarin Chinese
Arts
Advanced Academics
Career and Technical
Education and Science
Single-Gender Middle College
Middle College

GCS has expanded to supporting 44 magnet and choice schools with 50 programs.

2008-09 Schools (Programs)
Elementary: 18
Middle: 10
High: 21
Alternative: 1

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