Richland School District One hosting Magnet information sessions

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland School District one is hosting a series of information sessions for parents who are interested in the District’s new magnet programs for 2019-2020.

  According to District One officials, the district offers offers a Spanish and Chinese Language Immersion magnet program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, as well as career magnets on the elementary (Bradley Elementary School), middle (W.G. Sanders Middle School) and high school (W.J. Keenan High School) levels. Keenan’s magnet program provides advanced preparation in the fields of engineering, government, tourism and entrepreneurialism. The programs are open to students throughout the district, and bus transportation is provided to all students enrolled in the programs.

January 31, 2019 is the magnet program application deadline, say officials.

Acceptance letters will be mailed March 11-15 and April 1 is the deadline for accepting a spot in the program. Parents who would like more information should contact Dr. Teresa Turner at Teresa.turner@richlandone.org  or 231-7566.

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