Frequently Asked Questions

Will enrollment in a Magnet school affect athletic eligibility?
Students who are involved in Magnet programs are eligible to participate in athletics. Specific information regarding whether or not a student can be granted immediate athletic eligibility can be obtained from a school's Magnet program resource teacher. Please refer to the telephone number listed on each Magnet school web page.

How are students chosen for Magnets?
Applications for Magnet schools are accepted from all students district-wide to any Magnet school. Applications received between November 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009 are sorted by the high school cluster in which the student resides and given a computer generated random number. A rank-ordered grade level list will be sent to schools. Schools accept students in the order of the list. Applications received after January 31 are added to the school enrollment lists by date and time received. Magnet enrollment priorities are followed by all Magnet schools in the district.

What about siblings?
Siblings have priority in the Magnet application process. Applications from siblings of concurrently enrolled students will be randomized and placed at the top of the lists if received during the priority application period, through January 31 for the following school year. Applications from siblings received after January 31 will be added to future lists by date and time received.

How do I apply?
After reviewing your Magnet school options, please download and print out the Enrollment Option Application. Send your application directly to:

San Diego Unified School District
Office of Enrollment Options
4100 Normal Street, Annex 7B
San Diego, CA 921103

Or you may fax your application to (619) 692-0269.

My student was not accepted; can I reapply?
Students not accepted into a Magnet program must reapply for the following year if they are still interested in the program.