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Elementary schools
Pure magnet schools
Unlike neighborhood magnets, these schools do not have neighborhood attendance areas. All students are required to submit an application to be considered for admission. Students are chosen through a computerized lottery.
TRADITIONAL MAGNETS
Back-to-basics environment focuses on math, reading, spelling and handwriting. Uniforms required.
• Bostic Traditional Magnet,
8103 E. Gilbert
• Cleaveland Traditional Magnet,
3345 W. 33rd St. South
• Isely Traditional Magnet,
2500 E. 18th St.
OPEN MAGNETS
Designed for students who enjoy learning in a less-structured environment.
• Emerson Open Magnet,
2330 W. 15th St.
• Lewis Open Magnet,
3030 S. Osage
Neighborhood magnets
Students who live in the neighborhood and are within the school's attendance area do not have to fill out an application. Students who don't live in the attendance area may submit an application to attend the magnet school. Students will be selected based on space available and a computerized lottery.
EAST-East of Broadway, North of Kellogg
• Buckner Performing Arts Magnet, 3530 E. 27th St. North
Curriculum integrates dance, drama, visual arts and music into core subjects.
• Hyde International Studies and Communications Magnet, 210 N. Oliver
Students explore the geography, history, language and values of cultural groups.
* L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet, 1539 Ohio
Staff and students use extensive computer network, Internet, an in-house television station and cooperative learning.
* Minneha Core Knowledge Magnet, 701 N. Webb
Students learn cultural literacy through common core concepts and skills.
* Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet, 2821 24th St. North
Program focuses on aerospace and engineering and benefits from partnerships with the Kansas Cosmoshpere, Wichita State University's engineering school and STAR-BASE at McConnell Air Force Base.
* Price-Harris Communications Magnet, 706 N. Armour
Students, parents, media partners and staff developed a school based on the importance of communication using technology and the arts, including computer and electronic video transmissions.
* Spaght Multimedia Magnet, 2316 E. 10th St.
Students learn real-world skills through hands-on application of technology in all aspects of the curriculum.
West- West of Broadway North of Kellogg
* Black Traditional Magnet, 1045 N. High
Back-to-basics environment focuses on math, reading, spelling and handwriting. Uniforms required.
* Bryant Core Knowledge, 4702 W. Ninth St.
With the theme "Learning Today... Leading Tomorrow," students learn through a common core of concepts, skills and knowledge.
* Dodge Literacy Magnet, 4801 W. Second St. Emphasizes reading and writing skills in all subjects.
* Earhart Environmental Magnet, 4401 N. Arkansas
Mixes traditional academics with outdoor experiences, such as environmental lab studies, field trips and camp days.
* McLean Science-Technology Magnet, 2277 Marigold Lane
Emphasizes science and technology, including hands-on activities in a fully equipped science lab with a science teaching specialist.
* Riverside Leadership Magnet, 1001 Porter
Allows students to experience, value and practice principles of leadership.
* Woodland Health and Wellness Magnet, 1705 Salina
Encourages healthy choices, wellness, and physical fitness through a program that includes longer, structured recess and lunch in the classroom.
K-8 schools
* Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet/Escuela de los Dos Idiomas, 1243 N. Market
This pure magnet has a dual-language program that teaches Spanish and English, encouraging students to become bilingual.
* Gordon Parks Academy, 2201 E. 25th St. North
This International Baccalaureate Candidate School is in the process of attaining certification. Curriculum includes Spanish, Chinese, critical thinking and technology. The school is a neighborhood magnet with half its students accepted from its attendance area and the other half from applications citywide. All students must submit magnet applications.
Middle schools
Unlike neighborhood magnets, these schools do not have neighborhood attendance areas. All students are required to submit an application to be considered for admission. Students are chosen through a computerized lottery.
* Allison Traditional Magnet, 221 S. Seneca
This pure magnet has a back-to-basics approach where students wear standardized dress and an emphasis is placed on basic subjects. This continues the program from traditional magnet elementary schools.
* Brooks Magnet, 3802 E. 27th St. North
A pure magnet that gives students the opportunity to learn technology and integrate it into social studies, language arts, performing arts and visual arts. This program continues the performing arts theme from Buckner and the technology theme from L'Ouverture.
* Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet, 207 S. Sheridan
A pure magnet that offers a mulitcultural education, with an emphasis on technology and fine arts.
* Jardine Technology Magnet, 3550 Ross Parkway
This neighborhood magnet uses double-block classes in math and language arts to provide extra time for students to master the skills at grade level. Students use various forms of technology to learn. Students wear standardized dress.
High schools
* Northeast Magnet, 1847 N. Chautauqua
Wichita public schools' only high school magnet provides intensive studies in science, visual arts and law. Students can also take classes to help earn firefighter certification.
Alternative schools
Alternative schools help students who need more one-on-one instruction, a flexible schedule or are behind on credits. These schools generally have smaller class sizes.
All students are eligible to apply for alternative schools. They must fill out an application and return it directly to the alternative school. Alternative school principals are responsible for accepting students into their schools.
Middle school _ Blackbear Bosin Academy (grades 7 to 9)
High schools _ Metro-Boulevard, Metro-Meridian, Metro-Midtown
eSchool
Students from kindergarten through high school learn mostly at home with a laptop and using an online curriculum. They are required to make some in-person visits and take tests in person.
About 10 full-time teachers work for the eSchool, connected almost constantly to students through their laptops. They use Skype for video-conferencing with students.
For more information, visit www.learning2.usd259.org or call 316-973-5181.
Middle school special programs
* Pre-IB
Robinson Middle School
Pre-IB is a rigorous academic program for students seeking a demanding curriculum. Students apply directly to Robinson. Math and writing tests are required. Applications were due Feb. 5.
* AVID
AVID, Advancement via Individual Determination, offers middle school students a rigorous high school and college preparatory program. It will be offered at these middle schools next school year:
Brooks, Coleman, Curtis, Hadley, Hamilton, Jardine, Marshall, Mayberry, Mead, Pleasant Valley, Robinson, Stucky, Truesdell, Wilbur
* Leadership development
This program offers activities such as color guard, drill team, Leadership Academic Tournament, flag detail and school community service.
The program is offered at:
Brooks, Curtis, Hadley, Hamilton, Jardine, Marshall, Mead, Pleasant Valley, Robinson, Truesdell, Wells and Wilbur.
For more information, call 316-866-8190.
High school special programs
* International Baccalaureate Program
East High
International Baccalaureate is a rigorous college-preparatory program. Students must apply through East High and have their transcript sent to the IB office. Students must submit three recommendations, take a writing test and critical thinking appraisal and attend a personal conference with parents and IB staff.
Contact the East IB office at 316-973-7289 for more information. Applications were due Jan. 28.
* Junior ROTC
Junior ROTC is an elective high school course focusing on subjects such as American history, government and current events. It is offered at: East, Heights, North, Northeast, Northwest, South, Southeast and West.
* AVID
The high school AVID program is a continuation from the middle school level. Students must apply and undergo an interview. The program is offered at the following high schools: East, Heights, North, Northwest, South, Southeast and West.
* North High School
These special programs are available at North High School:
Automotive youth education systems, bio-medical, TV news production
* West High School
These special programs are available at West High School:
Business/Hospitality Academy, Engineering and Manufacturing, Fine Arts and Communication Academy, Health Science Technology/Early Childhood Academy, Freshman Success Academy
* Secondary career and technical education
SCTE offers the following programs at Wichita district schools:
Business and computer technology, marketing education, occupational family and consumer sciences, technical education, health science education, communications technology
