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What are Magnet Schools?

Magnet Schools are public schools of choice. Magnet schools are visionary, innovative and open to students regardless of zip code. Every magnet school has a special theme that makes it unique from other schools. A Magnet education offers specialized curricula developed and aligned to the school’s theme with student activities designed to promote excellence in all aspects of school and the greater community. Currently funded magnet schools integrate enriching themes into all academic subjects and school activities. Magnet schools are designed to attract students of all backgrounds who are looking for a specialized academic experience.

Magnet Schools are New York City public schools that receive additional funding from the federal government to implement an innovative and themed curriculum, develop creative partnerships for learning and actively encourage family and community participation. Funding enriches academic activities by supporting school trips, additional supplies, partnerships, and special programs as well as professional development for teachers and workshops for parents. Magnet Schools offer challenging interdisciplinary academic experiences designed to engage, inspire and motivate students to achieve. All magnet schools engage in project-based learning and integrate real-world educational experiences into their curricula. A Magnet Education integrates the social, emotional, mental well-being of students to prepare them as lifelong learners and future leaders.

Our goal is to provide a multimedia production experience for all students to improve communication skills by building language through vocabulary development.

Partnerships

Studio NYC’s Residency Program helps students develop art-making knowledge and skills so they canexpress themselves through the language of art. Students learn that thinking like an artist means experimenting, looking closely, and finding creative solutions.

With Take Two Film Academy, students work with professional filmmakers and media literacy experts to plan, execute, and edit their own film projects. Students also learn to analyze and interpret various forms of media content, an essential skill for life in the 21st century.