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Magnet Application 101

  • The magnet application window opens December 1st and closes January 31st.

  • Families are encouraged to visit Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School for a tour - this will also provide you with a higher priority in the lottery.

  • Magnet applications are located in your Parent/Family FOUCS account.

If you did not participate in the lottery you can submit an application during the Controlled Open Enrollment Window. This window opens in March.

How to Submit a Controlled Open Enrollment Application

  • Log in to your Linked Parent Account through the Family Portal 

  • Select the FOCUS button at the top of the page or from the "My Links tab" 

  • On the left-hand side, select your student’s name 

  • The controlled open enrollment applications will be located in the drop-down menu

  • You will find magnet programs and schools on the magnet application. Neighborhood schools will be listed on the Special Transfer Option (STO) application.

  • You may submit an application for one magnet school and one STO school.

  • Remember: If you are placed into one of your choices, you will be removed from all other waitlists.