Magnet Program
J. L. Mann High School
Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
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PLEASE NOTE:
Magnet Open House (2024-2025 School Year Applications):
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm (Auditorium)
Magnet Applications:
The GCS Magnet Academy application window for the 2024-2025 school year will open on November 13, 2023 at 8:00.
Parents and their students must apply to the magnet program through the GCS Parent Backpack Portal. Please contact your student's GCS middle school or high school to get enrolled if you are not able to access the GCS Parent Backpack Portal. The magnet coordinator will not be able to assist you. If you are out of the school district, you still can register for access to the GCS Parent Backpack Portal. Please see the directions below.
However, if a paper magnet application is needed due to technology issues only, the parent must email the magnet coordinator to request one. After completing the paper magnet application, then the parent must return it to the front office of the school during school hours. The magnet coordinator will not process e-mailed, mailed, or faxed paper magnet applications.
When you apply for the magnet program, please make sure you carefully read the Magnet Academies FAQs and the Magnet Application Procedures BEFORE starting your magnet application and then follow all procedures with submitting it! If these procedures are not followed, then we will be unable to process the magnet application. Additionally, please submit your magnet application only once and do not wait until the last second to submit it.
ATTENTION:
Greenville County Schools is excited to announce the addition of online magnet applications to the GCS Backpack for Parents Portal. To access the online version of the magnet application, parents should login to their parent backpack account. Parents of students outside of Greenville County Schools can create a new user account for the purpose of applying to a magnet program at a GCS magnet academy.
Once in their backpack account, parents will . . .
Select "Programs" from the column on the left.
Select "Apply to a Program."
Available programs will show on the screen.
Select "Apply" beside Magnet Academies to begin the magnet application process.
Parents will be able to apply for multiple magnet academies in the online system, but they will be able to submit the magnet application only once.
Parents should make sure to select all magnet academies for which their student desires to apply and complete all sections of the magnet application before submitting it.
All incoming magnet freshmen will participate in the NewTech@Mann program for their first year.
If you have any questions regarding the NewTech@Mann program, please contact Ms. Sarah-Burke White, NewTech@Mann Director at (864) 355-0820 or sbwhite@greenville.k12.sc.us .
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MAGNET PROGRAM?
Students who live outside J. L. Mann High School's attendance zone must apply to and be accepted into the Magnet Program in order to attend the school and participate in an academic program such as NewTech@Mann. These students can apply to enter the Magnet Program in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Student acceptance into the Magnet Program is based on four criteria: grades, attendance, discipline, and a student statement of interest in one of the school's three magnet focus areas. The three magnet focus areas at the school are mathematics, science, and technology. Students choosing Mathematics as their magnet focus area should have passed at least Algebra 1 prior to high school. Students must be able to complete the course requirements in their chosen magnet focus areas by the end of their senior year.
Students who live inside the school's attendance zone (homebase students) may ask the magnet coordinator to be considered for the Magnet Program. These students must complete a Homebased Magnet Declaration Form, a Magnet Student Contract, meet with their school counselor, and meet with the magnet coordinator prior to registering for courses for the following school year.
J. L. Mann High School Homebased Magnet Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
J. L. Mann High School Homebased Magnet Declaration Form (current zoned students only)
J. L. Mann High School Magnet Student Contract
All students in the Magnet Program must complete the course requirements in their chosen magnet focus area(s) and a Senior Capstone Experience in order to graduate with magnet distinction.
RESOURCES:
J. L. Mann Magnet Focus Area Change/Addition Form (Must be completed prior to registering for classes.)