Welcome to FSD

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• Welcome to FSD
• Virtual
• Magnet School Focus Group

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Discussion points

• The Magnet school
• Who can attend????
• The Three Magnet School Themes
• FAQ
• Feedback Form

FSD 145 Magnet
School
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What is a Magnet School ? ________________________
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• A Magnet school is different from private or
  parochial schools in that they remain part of the
  public school system.
• Magnet schools use specialized themes to
  significantly enhance student learning.
• Hands on activity
• Exposure to technology and
• communication
• Learning Math through music
• Discovering the world around us

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Who may attend the FSD 145 Magnet School?

• All Students who will enter grades
• K-4 in Fall 2010 are invited
• No entrance test required
• All FSD schools are demographic cross-sections,
  and are culturally diverse.
• Successful magnet schools reflect that same
  diversity among their students and staff
• Student Parent interest required
• Commit to the program

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Freeport School DistrictMagnet School Themes_
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• International Baccalaureate
• STEM Science, Technology, Engineering
  
• and Mathematics
• Creative Performing Arts

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Frequently Asked QuestionsWill we
pay tuition? How much?There is NO tuition! The
magnet school, located at the current
Jones-Farrar building, is part of the FSD public
school system.How will students be
selected?Students enroll on a first-come,
first-served basis while adhering to a plan for a
diverse population. Enrollment opens in
January.What about students with special
needs?Just as in all other FSD schools, students
with special needs will be accommodated, and are
encouraged to attend.What type of student will
benefit from a magnet school?All of them! The
magnet school doesnt intend to create
mini-scientists or accomplished actors. The
themes each present identical curriculum in
unique ways that teach critical and analytical
thinking skills with which all students can
succeed.

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Deciding on the BEST choice for your student
Filling out the feedback form

• Concentrate on selecting the type of
• program that is of interest to your child.
• Families should talk about
• The students interests/strengths
• Future goals
• Listen to the descriptions of the programs
• ask questions
• Determine if a school matches the needs of your
  child.

I.B.
S.T.E.M
Arts
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Continue on to the presentation for the creative
and performing arts magnet school concept.

• Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School
  Concept (1.8MB)