I. Application for elementary magnet programs may be made at any time. Parents fill out an application for the magnet school of their choice and send it to the magnet school principal.

II. The principal maintains a list of student names that is derived from the application. Occasionally, for some magnet programs, students may remain on the list due to lack of available space and/or pupil teacher ratios, therefore, parents are encouraged to make application as soon as they determine they want their son/daughter in a particular magnet program.

III. In April of each year, each magnet school principal fills spaces maintaining a 20:1 pupil teacher ratio. Acceptance letters are mailed to parents with a Student Transfer Form.

IV. If parents accept the magnet program appointment for their child the parents fill out and return the Student Transfer Form to the magnet school principal.

V. The principal verifies the appointment on the Student Transfer Form and then the form is processed by the Office of Magnet Programs.

VI. Students continue to be placed for elementary schools from April to August.

VII. A list of all magnet transfer students and addresses will be compiled and sent to the transporation department by the end of the first week in August in order to develop bus routes.

VIII. The list of magnet transfer students will also be sent to the office of the Director of Magnet Programs and the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Operations. Updated lists will be sent periodically during the yaer.

IX. A description of magnet schools and their distinguishing characteristics follow.

ILES ELEMENTARY - CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS MAGNET

* Accepts both minority and non-minority students
* Open education philosophy which includes continuous evaluation, team teaching, non-graded (K-5), and individual instruction
* Emphasis on conventional basics as well as on creative and expressive arts
* CIMA (gifted/talented program) for identified students
* Specialists in the areas of physical education, art, music, piano lab, Spanish
* The curriculum also includes gymnastics/dance and orchestra
* Extended day program from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at no expense to parent(s)
* 20-1 pupil/teacher ratio for campus
* Support personnel, including and instructional specialist and full-time counselor
* Computer Lab and Josten’s Integrated Learning Systems in 4, 5 and 6
* Full-day kindergarten

RAMIREZ ELEMENTARY - MATH AND SCIENCE MAGNET

* Accepts both minority and non-minority students
* YW-CARE 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
* Instructional program developed around a science/math magnet concept:

A. Science - emphasis on discovery approach which will include animals, aquariums, models of all kinds, and a designated science lab; directed by a science specialist.
B. Math - emphasis on manipulatives at all levels varying levels of math textbooks, and consumer math

* Strong basic reading program to meet needs of low functioning students while providing enrichment and extension beyond the grade level
* CIMA (gifted/talented program) for identified students
* Specialists in the areas of art, music, math, science, physical education, Spanish
* 20-1 pupil/teacher ratio for campus
* Support personnel including a full-time assistant principal, counselor, nurse and librarian
* Emphasis on cross level grouping
* Emphasis on parent conferences; traditional grading system
* Emphasis on career education at all levels
* Full-day kindergarten
* Professional Development School working closely with the Texas Tech School of Education in implementing current education research, teaching and methodology

TUBBS ELEMENTARY - COMMUNICATIONS MAGNET

* Accepts only non-minority students
* Extended instructional day from 8:10 a.m. 3:45 p.m., YW-CARE from 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
* Strong basic reading program
* CIMA (gifted/talented program) for identified students
* Specialists in the areas of art, music, physical education, Spanish - two specialists
* Computer assisted instruction and computer literacy networked to classes (3-6) and Josten’s Computer Lab (K-2)
* 20-1 pupil/teacher ratio for campus
* Additional support staff, including an instructional specialist and counselor
* Departmentalization and self-contained; traditional grading system
* Full-day kindergarten

WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY - MATH AND SCIENCE / AUTHENTIC LEARNING MAGNET

* Accepts only non-minority students
* Math and science labs emphasizing critical thinking skills and problem solving application

A. Science: Emphasis on a discovery approach which will include animals, aquariums, models of all kinds, and a designated science lab: directed by a science specialist.
B. Math: Emphasis on manipulatives at all levels, varying levels of advanced math, number sense, calculators, and consumer math.

* Explore knowledge and new ideas in science, math, reading, writing, and language through cooperative learning.
* Strong basic reading program
* Josten’s Integrated Learning Systems in 1-6 to build skills and extend knowledge
* CIMA (gifted/talented program) for identified students
* Programs which emphasize life relevant skills necessary for success in today’s world
* Specialized programs at all levels to build self-esteem
* Support personnel including a full-time instructional specialist
* Self-contained classes
* Extended day program from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* 20-1 pupil/teacher ratio for campus
* Full-day kindergarten

WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY - AUTHENTIC LEARING MAGNET

* Accepts only minority students
* Programs which emphasize life relevant skills necessary for success in today’s world
* Emphasis on developmentally appropriate instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum, and cooperative learning
* Math emphasis at all levels using manipulatives, problem solving and high order thinking skills
* CIMA (gifted/talented program) for identified students
* Specialists in the areas of art, music, physical education, Spanish, and computers
* Emphasis on parent involvement and parents as parters
* 20-1 pupil/teacher ratio for campus
* Traditional grading system with some departmentalization
* Full-day kindergarten
* Distributed computer lab system featuring Josten’s Integrated Learning System (4-6)
* Designated as a mentor school by Texas Education Agency

R. WILSON ELEMENTARY - LEARNING STYLES MAGNET

* Accepts only minority students
* Extended instructional day from 8:10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
* Strong basic reading program
* CIMA (gifted/talented program) for identified students
* Specialists in the areas of art, music, physical education, Spanish, with an emphasis on fine arts
* 20-1 pupil/teacher ratio for campus
* Computer Labs
* Additional support staff, including an instructional specialist and counselor
* Departmentalization; traditional grading system (3-6)
* Alternative grading system (1 & 2)
* Full-day kindergarten


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