FAQS about Magnet School Admissions
Here you can find the answers to some of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Stamford's Magnet School Admission procedures. How do students apply to the magnet schools?A parent applies for admission to the magnet school(s) by completing an application provided at orientation meetings held at the magnet schools. The Research and Evaluation Office manages the application process. Parents may apply to one or more magnet schools but are required to rank their choices. Admission to each of the magnet schools is treated independently. A child receives a lottery number for each of the magnet schools for which an application is made. A lottery number will either admit a student to a magnet school or place the student on a waiting list. Once a parent accepts a seat in a magnet school, the child’s name will be withdrawn from the waiting lists of other magnet schools to which he/she applied. - What is the timeline for applications?
All applications for the 2008-09 school year are due by 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008. Applications are available at the magnet schools at the orientation meetings. Completed applications should be returned to the magnet schools. Within three weeks of parents’ filing magnet applications, the Research and Evaluation Office mails letters home to parents to let them know that their applications have been received.
For the Elementary Magnet Schools:
On Monday, March 24, 2008 lottery numbers will be drawn. By the first week of April letters will be mailed to invite students to the magnet schools. Parents will have until Monday, April 21 to respond.
For Scofield Magnet Middle School:
On Tuesday March 18, 2008, lottery numbers will be drawn. By the last week in March, letters will be mailed to invite students to Scofield Magnet Middle School. Parents have until Friday, April 11 to respond.
Is it necessary to come to the lottery drawing?
No, parents can also learn their child's lottery number by calling the research office at 977-4198 or 977-4201 after the lottery drawing.
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