Qualification Requirements

Students must complete a SchoolMint application by the designated application deadline. All qualified applicants are placed in a random, computerized lottery for available magnet seats.

Entry to an elementary or middle school magnet program is interest-based. It is important to explore and research schools carefully and attend one or more community events to receive the best information about each program.

Entry into a high school magnet program is criteria-based, interest-based, or audition-based. Students applying to a criteria-based program must meet eligibility requirements to be considered in the lottery. Students applying to a performing or visual arts program must audition and meet eligibility requirements to be considered in the lottery.

It is the policy of CCSD to afford equal opportunity in education to qualified students. If parents believe
their child has a disability that may affect his/her ability to fully participate in magnet programs to which
the student is applying, they are encouraged to voluntarily provide information about their child’s disability and related needs with the SchoolMint application. This will be considered after the initial review committee has completed its application review for accommodation purposes only. Admission criteria will not be waived, but accommodations will be made, where possible, to allow the student to meet the requirements.

Current CCSD Students
Information regarding the student’s current disability and/or accommodation will be accessed through Infinite Campus.

Non-CCSD Students
Parents/guardians are encouraged to voluntarily provide information about their child’s disability and related needs with the application.