GAINESVILLE ‒ The window for local families of students in PreKindergarten through 10th grade to apply for their children to attend one of the district’s academic or career-technical (CTE) magnet programs opened Jan. 16. It will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
This year 50 percent of the new students in each magnet program will be chosen through a districtwide lottery. The other 50 percent will be selected by the school. Students must meet certain academic, attendance and disciplinary criteria to be eligible for each magnet and must also meet program standards to remain enrolled.
The district uses an online process that allows families to apply for more than one program with a single application. Information about the magnet programs, the application timeline and more is available on the district’s website at https://www.sbac.edu/magnet. The online application is also posted on that website in both English and Spanish.
Open houses are being held at all magnet programs to allow students and families to learn more about what each has to offer. A schedule is also available on the magnet website at https://www.sbac.edu/magnet.
For specific questions about a particular magnet program, families can contact the school directly. For all other questions, they can email alachuamagnets@gm.sbac.edu or call 352-955-7629.
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GAINESVILLE ‒ The window for local families of students in PreKindergarten through 10th grade to apply for their children to attend one of the district’s academic or career-technical (CTE) magnet programs opened Jan. 16. It will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
This year 50 percent of the new students in each magnet program will be chosen through a districtwide lottery. The other 50 percent will be selected by the school. Students must meet certain academic, attendance and disciplinary criteria to be eligible for each magnet and must also meet program standards to remain enrolled.
The district uses an online process that allows families to apply for more than one program with a single application. Information about the magnet programs, the application timeline and more is available on the district’s website at https://www.sbac.edu/magnet. The online application is also posted on that website in both English and Spanish.
Open houses are being held at all magnet programs to allow students and families to learn more about what each has to offer. A schedule is also available on the magnet website at https://www.sbac.edu/magnet.
For specific questions about a particular magnet program, families can contact the school directly. For all other questions, they can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 352-955-7629.
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