FORT LAUDERDALE — The Broward County Public Schools magnet programs and Nova Schools application period for the 2013/14 school year is now open through February 13, 2013.
All Broward
resident students in grades K-12 are eligible to apply. Parents and
students can choose from an array of educational options available for
the next school year and determine where they would like to apply.
The
programs focus on students’ special interests, talents and abilities. A
few of the areas of study and courses provided as part of Broward
schools magnet programs include Performing and Visual Arts, Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Pre-Law, Pre-Med and the Military
Academy.
For
more information about the unique academic options offered in magnet
programs, visit the Innovative Programs webpage,
browardschoolsinnovativeprograms.com
Parents
and students may also apply to Nova Schools, a K-12 national model that
promotes a high quality of instruction for all students. The Nova
Schools are charged with researching, identifying and implementing best
practices in teaching literacy that promotes maximum student
achievement.
For an overview of Nova Schools, visit broward.k12.fl.us/dsa/nova-schools.shtml
Students
applying to kindergarten must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2013.
Applicants to middle and high school magnet programs must submit a copy
of their recent report card and standardized test scores (FCAT or other
achievement test).
Applications are available online or a paper application may be submitted by mail.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 13, 2013.
For more information visit the school district’s website, browardschools.com, or contact the Demographics and Student Assignments Office at 754-321-2480.
*Pictured above is broward county school superintendent, Robert Runcie.
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