This past Saturday, Guilford County Schools held their annual magnet fair at the Pavilion beside the Greensboro Coliseum. All of the district's schools of choice (magnet schools) had booths, brochures, and representatives to answer questions for the public looking for educational opportunities. For over two decades, our local system has made a commitment to the magnet school model. Elementary, middle, and high school students can either attend their attendance-zone school or they can apply for the lottery for one of the themed schools. The district offers science and technology, performing arts, global studies, health care, Spanish immersion-- and more. Opting into a program helps increase student engagement and motivation, brings students together with peers who have common interests, and adds to the demographic diversity of the schools. Our district has a high graduation rate; likely attributable to their many options.
Today was to have been a "Magnet Monday" which means families are able to visit the schools they are considering. However, the weather intervened and gave the school students a day off; allowing them to celebrate 'Presidents Day' after all.
As the above photo shows, Saturday's Magnet Fair was quite popular. From the beginning to the end, the event was a sea of people and an ocean of information! If the above crowd is any indication, upcoming Magnet Mondays will be busy.
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