Kindergarten Steps to Apply – Student must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.

1. Learn about amazing Elementary Magnet programs* in Hillsborough County Public Schools. See list of Elementary Magnet programs.


2. Explore these options by attending a District Exploration Night, a school tour or Open House. See list of upcoming events.


3. Apply during an open application period.
   


4. Notification of results will be communicated via email and phone. If an offer is extended to your child, a response to reserve their seat is required by the deadline date listed in the notification.


5. If you have questions or need assistance, call the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692.

* The elementary IB program has a transportation area. The elementary school to which the student's application is directed is based on the residential address. Locate which IB school area your address is in.

Kindergarten students are only eligible for magnet transportation if they are accompanied on the bus by an older sibling who attends the same school and lives at the same address.

Elementary School Steps to Apply (grades 1-5)

1. Learn about amazing Elementary Magnet programs* in Hillsborough County Public Schools. See list of Elementary Magnet programs.


2. Explore these options by attending a District Exploration Night, a school tour or Open House. See list of upcoming events.


3. Apply during an open application period.


4. Notification of results will be communicated via email and phone. If an offer is extended to your child, a response to reserve your seat is required by the deadline date listed in the notification.


5. If you have questions or need assistance, call the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692.

* The elementary IB program has a transportation area. The elementary school to which the student's application is directed is based on the residential address. Locate which IB school area your address is in.

Middle School Steps to Apply (grades 6-8)

1. Learn about amazing Middle Magnet programs* in Hillsborough County Public Schools. See list of Middle Magnet programs.


2. Explore these options by attending a District Exploration Night, a school tour or Open House. See list of upcoming events.


3. Apply during an open application period.


4. Notification of results will be communicated via email and phone. If an offer is extended to your child, a response to reserve your seat is required by the deadline date listed in the notification.


5. If you have questions or need assistance, call the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692.

* The middle IB program has a transportation area. The middle school to which the student's application is directed is based on the residential address. Locate which IB school area your address is in.

High School Steps to Apply (grades 9 and 10)

1. Learn about the many competitive High School Magnet programs Hillsborough Public Schools offers to students. See list of high school programs and the Magnet High School Guide.


2. Attend a District Exploration Night or High School Information Night. See list of upcoming events.


3. Apply during an open application period.


4. Eligibility/Prerequisite Factors:
   • GPA: grades earned in core subjects from 7th grade and part of 8th grade (language arts, math, science and social studies)
   • Test scores: standardized test scores from 6th and/or 7th grade
   • Collegiate Academy, IB, and Middleton applicants: Applicants must complete Algebra I or Algebra I Honors (preferred) with a “D” or higher for each semester and the accompanying graduation benchmark (End of Course exam or PERT) prior to the start of ninth grade.


5. Students applying to magnet programs at Blake High School, please see below for important information.
   • Arts program applicants - students must submit an application and participate in an audition. Students who meet the academic criteria will be invited to audition for the Arts program.
   • Urban Teaching Academy (UTA) applicants - students must submit an application and participate in an interview. Students who meet the academic criteria will be invited to interview for the Urban Teaching Academy program.


6. Transcripts -
   
   • Students who have been continuously enrolled in HCPS in 6th, 7th and 8th grade do not need to submit transcripts.
   • Students who have not been enrolled continuously enrolled in HCPS in grades 6th, 7th and 8th grade, must submit transcripts in order for the application to be considered complete.



7. Notification of results will be communicated via email and phone. If an offer is extended to your child, a response to reserve your seat is required by the deadline date listed in the notification.

   If you have questions or need assistance, call the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692.

   * The high school IB program has a transportation area. The high school to which the student's application is directed is based on the residential address. Locate which IB school area your address is in.