Applying to a magnet school is easy
- Get to know the magnet schools by visiting those schools that interest you, reading descriptions about each school or by exploring the schools online.
- Fill out an application for the school of your choice. Applications are available at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Administrative Offices at 1605 Miller Street in Winston-Salem. Parents also can apply online by clicking here.
- Online Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received beginning January 3, 2008. The application period will end at 4:30 p.m. on January 31, 2008; applications received after the deadline will be added to a waiting list. If you provide an email address during the application process, you will receive an email confirmation that your information has been received.
- Paper Applications: Complete and submit an application form by the deadline to the magnet school you've chosen or the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Magnet Schools Office, 1605 Miller St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. A lottery may be held if there are more applications to attend magnet schools than spaces available.
- Look for a letter to arrive in mail notifying you if your child has been accepted. Parents who meet the early enrollment application deadline will be notified by mail (regardless if they apply online or by mail) of their child's acceptance to the magnet schools in February.
Special Enrollment Information
With the exception of the Downtown Elementary School, magnet schools are open to students from throughout Forsyth County. The Downtown Elementary School is open to students from families who live or work in the central urban area of Winston-Salem, or who work at the school's primary business partner, Reynolds American Inc.
Preference for magnet school enrollment is given to students who live in the magnet school's residential attendance area, with the exception of Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, which has no residential attendance area for high school students.
Transportation
Transportation is provided to all magnet schools except for the Downtown Elementary School. There will be Express Bus Route service for students who live outside the residential zone of their chosen magnet school. For more information about Winston-Salem/Forsyth County magnet schools, call the Magnet Schools Office at 727-2519.
Still Have Questions?
We're ready to answer them. Call 336-727-2519 (M-F 8:00-4:30) and we'll be happy to assist you. School-specific questions may be directed to your school of choice at the numbers below:
Ashley Elementary School (pre-K-5: International Baccalaureate-Primary Years Programme)
727-2343
Atkins Academic and Technology High School (Grades 9-12; Biotechnology, Computer Technology and Pre-Enineering)
703-6754
Diggs Elementary School (K-5: Visual and Performing Arts)
727-2424
Downtown Elementary School (pre-K-5, Elementary Systemwide Theme/Magnet School)
727-2914
Hanes Magnet School (Grades 6-8, Math, Science and Pre-Engineering)
727-2252
Hill Middle School (Grades 6-8, Visual and Performing Arts)
771-4515
Mineral Springs Elementary School (K-5, Renzulli Academy of Arts and Technology)
703-6788
Mineral Springs Middle School (Grades 6-8, Magnet for Arts and Leadership)
703-6733
Moore Magnet School (K-5, Multiple Intelligences)
727-2860
Paisley Magnet School (Grades 6-10, International Baccalaureate-Middle Years Programme)
727-2775
Parkland Magnet High School (International Baccalaureate-Diploma Programme and Center for the Cultural Arts)
771-4700
Philo Magnet Academy (Grades 6-8; Chinese Language Immersion and Global Technology)
771-4570
Reynolds High School (Grades 9-12; Visual and Performing Arts)
771-4570
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (College Preparatory)
727-2910
