Early College High School
My Early College High School Experience -Isabella Hudman, Judson Early College Academy Class of 2023, Texas State University Class of 2025, and We Go Public
* Campaign (Go Public)
Find Texas Schools and Independent School Districts
Many San Antonio-area public schools offer school choice In San Antonio through specialized programs that focus on a particular area of study. School Choice In San Antonio Public Schools xThese programs are sometimes called academies or magnet schools. They can be school-wide programs, or they can be a section of a larger public school. Magnet schools and academies are public schools with specialized courses or curricula.
Because magnet schools bring in students from across various school zone boundaries and regardless of residential zip codes, they are termed “magnets.” Like traditional public schools, magnet schools are accountable to the local school board and the state, and they are held to the same academic standards. Admission to a magnet school program may require an entrance exam, audition, or may be decided by a lottery.
Magnet high schools exist within traditional public school districts, but offer an additional academic focus along with the standard curriculum.
Magnet Program Curriculum
Some magnets, such as the International Baccalaureate (international studies) schools, have a more general focus. Other magnet programs may focus specifically on:
Benefits of Attending Magnets
There are two ways school districts will design a focused area of study for students. One is to designate an elementary or middle school as an academy. The other is by opening up the academy within an elementary or middle school. This provides a select number of students the opportunity to study within a focus. In both scenarios, school districts can choose to offer the academy to students within and/or outside of their district boundaries. Some schools might provide transportation to students outside of the district. However, it’s best to contact the school directly to find out what options are available.
Searching “Magnet Schools Near Me” online may be confusing; it is recommended that you contact your local school district to find out what types of magnet schools and academies are available.
Below are the magnets and academies links within each San Antonio area school district:
What are magnet schools?– Magnet.edu
My Early College High School Experience -Isabella Hudman, Judson Early College Academy Class of 2023, Texas State University Class of 2025, and We Go Public
Needville ISD empowers student success through robust certification programs in Health Science, including pathways in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and First Aid/CPR/AED. These programs equip
Huffman ISD recently sent two outstanding students, Mattilyn Wagener and Zach Casas, to the Area III Leadership Conference hosted by Future Farmers of America. FFA
Alamo Heights ISD offers a rocketry program called Seraph, and they recently unveiled their new rocket. The Alamo Heights High School graduates have spent countless
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD has once again brought a week of higher-level thinking to its students through STEMKAMP. Thanks to Dee Thomas, the district’s DoDEA Grant
Alief ISD’s middle school students participated in the Chemours STEM Camp. They visited the Museum of Natural Science and the Flight Museum. The Chemours STEM
RFISD’s Randolph Elementary hosted a summer Camp Invention for rising K-5 students. It is an enriching program designed to inspire and cultivate diverse STEM talent.
Cy Fair ISD hosted its first annual Summer Meals Kick-Off event at Francone Elementary School, in partnership with Power Up Cafe. This event aimed to
© Copyright 2024 – We Go Public – All Rights Reserved
If you want to take advantage of this benefit or learn more about how a membership can help your organization please click the button below.