16 Dec 2005
Enrollment Information Fair is January 7 at Skyline High School
DALLAS–Students interested in enrolling in one of the magnet, vanguard or academy programs offered by the Dallas Independent School District should attend the magnet school information fair scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Skyline High School, 7777 Forney Road.
Under the district's magnet school system are magnets for high school students, academies for middle school students and vanguards for elementary students. The schools provide career-oriented or a special interest curriculum in addition to a complete academic program.
"One of the unique aspects of the magnet school concept is that students enjoy an opportunity to discover their talents, and they are able to develop those talents in a very challenging environment," said Carolyn Bailey, area superintendent. "The magnet program allows students to receive a comprehensive educational foundation, but they also will be ahead of the curve in a career field by the time they graduate from high school."
Program representatives will be present at the fair to assist students and parents in preparing the application form and portfolio required for admission consideration. Under the guidelines approved by the DISD Board of Trustees, students will be selected based on their grade-point average, performance on national norm-reference tests and a third assessment, such as an interview, essay or audition.
More than 1,500 students every year are selected to study a specialized and focused career-oriented curriculum. These areas range from dentistry to forensic science, banking to law, social services, computer engineering, and the arts. Magnet school information is being delivered to students in the district. Additionally, applications are available at district schools, the School Administration Building at 3700 Ross Ave., and on the district's Web site at www.dallasisd.org. The final date to submit applications for the 2006-2007 school year is February 28.
For more information about the magnet school fair, call 972-749-2220.