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Welcome to the HCS Magnet Application

Only the magnet programs/grade levels listed in the chart below are open for summer applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

The summer magnet application window closes on June 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

The next magnet awards will go out early July.

Please note the changes to the Lee High School magnet program. There are 4 consortiums available to choose from in the application. The Performing Arts consortium includes Film and Video, Creative Writing, Technical Theatre, or Theatre Performance.

Application Form

Programs Accepting Applications Grade Levels Accepting Applications
Magnet Academy for Academics and Arts Middle (AAA ES) ONLY Kindergarten, 4th, 5th
Magnet Academy for Academics and Arts Middle (ASFL ES) ONLY Kindergarten, 4th, 5th
Magnet Academy for Academics and Arts Middle (AAA MS) ALL grades 6th - 8th
Magnet Academy for Science and Foreign Language Middle (ASFL MS) ALL grades 6th - 8th
Magnet Lee High School - Dance ALL grades 9th - 12th
Magnet Lee High School - Musical Arts ALL grades 9th - 12th
Magnet Lee High School - Performing Arts
 Film and Video, Creative Writing, Technical Theatre, or Theatre Performance
ALL grades 9th - 12th
Magnet Lee High School - Visual Arts ALL grades 9th - 12th
Magnet New Century Technology High School ALL grades 9th - 12th
College Academy College Academy at Jemison High School ALL grades 9th - 11th (can apply as a rising 8th)
 Academy for Gifted and Talented  Academy for Gifted and Talented ALL grades 6th - 8th