Magnet and Choice School Applications Due Friday

GCS offers 50 programs in elementary, middle and high schools

Contact: Laurie Hogan (336) 370-8307
Created: 3/10/2010 9:24:24 AM

Applications for the district’s magnet and choice schools are due Friday, March 12 at 5 p.m. for the 2010-11 school year.

Guilford County Schools offers 50 magnet programs at 44 schools as options. Students can choose from 17 magnet themes, including International Baccalaureate, global studies, Montessori, science and technology and performing arts.

Applications for elementary and middle magnet schools must be turned in to the Student Assignment Office at 120 Franklin Blvd. in Greensboro. High school options applications must be submitted to the specific school. Applications received after Friday will be considered on a space-available basis.

For copies of the applications and more information about each of the schools, click on the link below.

http://www.gcsnc.com/magnet

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Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 121 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s website at www.gcsnc.com.