Magnet Programs Bring Innovation to Wake Schools
The Wake County Public School System will host its annual Magnet Schools Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Families interested in exploring their educational options should check out the innovative programs offered through the network of magnet programs.
Magnet schools enhance the North Carolina Standard Course of Study with innovative approaches to learning that empower student learning. At Magnet schools, students are able to participate in educational experiences that open doors of opportunity and spark the imagination of students, preparing them to become responsible citizens in a global society.
Our network of magnet schools offer families a choice of instructional programs such as Creative Arts and Science, Gifted and Talented with the AG Basics program, International Studies, Active Learning & Technology, International Baccalaureate, Center for Spanish Language/IBPYP, Leadership, Montessori, Museums, University Connections, and Center for Leadership and Technology.
Magnet schools, offering a varied menu of innovative programs, are used by the system to help create and maintain a healthy school system. Magnet programs help make optimal use of all school facilities and raise standards for the whole district by making innovative programs accessible to all students. Magnet programs’ use of choice helps to create diverse student populations promoting respect for other cultures and enriching the learning experience.
Families interested in learning more about magnet programs may come by the Magnet Resource Center located on the campus of Millbrook Magnet Elementary School, visit the magnet website www.wcpss.net/magnet or call 919.501.7900. The Magnet Resource Center is open each day from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and has information about the various magnet programs. Families are also invited to attend parent information sessions held the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Magnet Resource Center.