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Magnet Schools

Magnet schools offer specialized programs.

Magnet Schools

Magnet schools offer a unique curriculum and new experiences not available at other schools in the district.

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How do Magnet Schools differ from Public Schools?
Magnet schools differ from other public schools in that they receive additional funding to enable them to spend more money on their students, supplies, teachers, programs, etc.

How do Magnet Schools differ from Charter Schools?
Magnet schools differ from charter schools because they remain part of the public school system and operate under the same public school administration.

These schools exist outside of zoned school boundaries, and usually have alternative or otherwise compelling modes of instruction.

List of Magnet Schools

Schools with unique, focused curriculum and no attendance boundaries:

Coronado Elementary
Dual Language Curriculum

The dual-language curriculum uses a 90-10 model, which means that those students starting out in kindergarten will receive 90 percent of their instruction in Spanish. By the time they get to the fourth grade they will be fully competent in Spanish and will receive 50 percent of instruction in English and 50 percent in Spanish.

Nex+Gen Academy (Coming Fall 2010)
High-tech Curriculum

One key element that will differentiate nex+gen Academy from other academic settings is its strong emphasis on technology and 21st century skills. All students will have one-on-one access to Web-enabled computers, allowing them to be self-directed learners who no longer need to rely primarily on teachers or textbooks for knowledge.

Sandia National Laboratories contributed nearly half a million dollars to help fund the partnership between APS and the New Technology Foundation, a leader in 21st century learning. Intel has agreed to purchase 200 laptop computers for the first group of students who will start class next fall.

Regular Schools With Magnet Programs

Some APS schools offer magnet programs, which are based within the schools themselves:

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