MAGNET PROGRAMS & SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

 

MAGNET PROGRAMS

Magnet programs are specialized high school programs that focus on specific areas.  These magnet programs are only offered at specific high schools. 

 

For some magnet programs, you need to apply to be selected.  For others, if you meet the requirements you are accepted.

 

If you are accepted for a magnet program at a high school outside of your home school boundary, you are responsible for finding your own transportation to and from the school.  Exceptions include students involved in the Fast Forward or English as a Second Language (ESL) programs who live more than 3.2 km from the nearest school offering the program.

 

November 17, 2022: Parent Information Night at Cameron Heights for the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB)

December 7, 2022: Parent Information Night at Eastwood Collegiate for the Integrated Arts Program (IAP)

 

High school magnet programs that start in grade 9:

 

MAGNET PROGRAM	WEBSITE LINKS
	English as a Second Language (ESL): WRDSB Overview of Program    FOREST HEIGHTS C.I. – ESL Program
	Fast Forward: WRDSB Overview of Program   Fast Forward Program – Slideshow   (The school you go to depends on your address) ———————————————————————————– Kitchener Collegiate Institute (KCI) K.C.I. – Fast Forward details   K.C.I. – Fast Forward Website        K.C.I. – Fast Forward Transition Portal  ———————————————————————————– Laurel Heights Secondary School L.H.S.S. – Fast Forward Webpage   L.H.S.S. – Fast Forward Supplement
Integrated Arts Program	Integrated Arts Program: WRDSB Overview of Program   December 7, 2022: Parent Information Night at Eastwood Collegiate    EASTWOOD C.I. – About the Arts Program   EASTWOOD C. I. – Application Information
	International Baccalaureate Studies (I.B.): WRDSB Overview of Program November 17, 2022: Parent Information Night at Cameron Heights   CAMERON HEIGHTS C.I. – About the IB Program   CAMERON HEIGHTS C. I. – Admissions to IB   C.H.C.I. IB Presentation   International Baccalaureate website
	Instrumental Strings Program: WRDSB Overview of Program (The school you go to depends on your address)   W.C.I. – Strings Program   EASTWOOD C.I. – About the Arts Program
	Extended French: WRDSB Overview of Program   FOREST HEIGHTS C. I. – Extended French Program
	French Immersion: WRDSB Overview of Program

 

 

TIMELINES FOR MAGNET PROGRAMS AND COURSE SELECTION

 

January 12, 2023                    Magnet applications are due to Secondary Schools with Magnet Programs.

 

 

February 8, 2023                   Students that applied to magnet programs will be notified of their application status.

 

 

February 15, 2023                  Students who are successful in their application to a magnet program must declare

                                                 their intent (i.e., accept or decline) regarding admission to the magnet.

 

February 24, 2023                  Grade 8 students may begin to select Grade 9 courses using the MyBlueprint

                                                 course selection software.

 

March 10, 2022                       All students’ access to the MyBlueprint course selection software closes.