Magnet programs offer a wide variety of fascinating magnet themes. We suggest you focus on the programs your student may be interested in rather than on specific schools.
This chart shows which schools and programs are part of a complete theme-stream and which are not. Please note that you will need to reapply to follow these themes from one school level to the next.
You may also download a PDF of the Theme Stream Chart
You can read more about the themes and the individual schools that offer them in the Elementary, K-8, Middle School and High School sections of the Website. This will help you decide which schools to apply to when seeking admission to the magnet program.
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Middle Must apply to continue |
High School Must apply to continue |
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 Gifted / Talented / Accelerated / |
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*Successful completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 is required. |
 International Baccalaureate |
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*Successful completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 is required. Acceptance into the IB Program is merit-based. Students must qualify to apply to high school IB program. |
 International Studies |
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 Medical Professions |
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Students also have program continuity to Stanton or Paxon. |
*Successful completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 is required. |
 Math / Science / Pre-Engineering / Technology |
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*Successful completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 is required. |
 Computer Science / Information Technology |
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 Spanish Immersion |
*Students not accepted after 1st grade without prior experience. |
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 Montessori |
*Students not accepted after 1st grade without prior experience. |
Axson students apply for Grade 6. Ford students will rollover to Grade 6. |
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 Visual and Performing Arts |
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Rising 6th graders may audition for placement in arts area. Rising 7th and 8th graders are only admitted via audition. All applicants MUST submit a magnet application, including those who audition. |
All students must audition for acceptance to high school program. Magnet application not required. |
 Aviation |
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 Military Sciences |
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 Business / Finance / Legal Professions / Career Exploration* |
Magnet students receive program continuity to all programs at Randolph and Peterson. * Career Exploration |
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 Coastal Sciences |
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 MicroSociety |
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Magnet students receive program continuity to all programs at Randolph and Peterson. |
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 Academic Enrichment / Academic Enrighment Through Sciences |
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There is no middle school continuation for this theme. |
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 Early High School / Early College |
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Students must qualify to apply to high school Early College program. |
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 Museum Studies |
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There is no middle school continuation for this theme. |
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 Fundamental Academy / Learning Community - Multiple Intelligences |
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There is no middle school continuation for this theme. |
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 Health and Fitness |
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There is no middle school continuation for this theme. |
Many magnet programs are designed to allow students to start a particular theme in elementary school and "stream" on through middle and high school, if desired. Other programs start in middle school and continue at the high school level.
This ability to move from one school level to the next is called "program continuity." Note that some schools feature stand-alone magnet programs that exist at only one school level.
These programs are offered only at the high school level:
Mandarin High School
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology
Automotive, Early Childhood Education, Communications, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts and Agriscience Biotechnology
A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology
Energy, Manufacturing & Construction, Cosmetology, Public Safety / Criminal Justice, Health / Fire & Rescue
Robert E. Lee High School
Early College
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Business, Finance, Law
