Frequently Asked Questions

Apply to Eldorado Magnet for the 2024-2025 school year at apply.magnet.ccsd.net. You may apply to up to three programs.

Transportation is provided for students who live within the Eldorado transportation zone. Check eligibility by clicking the buttons below. Contact the CCSD transportation office at 702-799-8100 if you have any questions. Please note: Parents must provide transportation for magnet students who live outside the zone.

                Eldorado Transportation Map                       Magnet Bus Stops                     CCSD Transportation Website

Click on your major to access your four-year program of study:

Animation/Digital Media           Cybersecurity           Digital Game Development           Military Science/NJROTC

Students who successfully complete their CTE program of study (program completers) MAY be eligible for FREE college credit from a variety of post-secondary institutions in Nevada. The following Eldorado CTE programs are currently articulated with college credit: Animation (Classes 2024-2026 only), Automotive Technology, Community Health Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Graphic Design, Marketing and Theatre Technology.

Any student (not just magnet students) enrolled in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program of study is considered a completer when:

• ALL classes in the course sequence are passed with a 3.0 GPA or higher

• The Workplace Readiness Exam is passed (75% or higher)

• The End of Program Assessment for the program of study is passed (passing scores vary.)

In the past, graduates of the magnet program were given cords to wear at graduation. As of this year (Class of 2024,) we are revisiting what the magnet regalia will look like for students who successfully complete the magnet program. Successful completion of the magnet requires:

• Successful completion of the Major program of study

• Successful completion of the Minor program of study

• Participation in a Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for a minimum of one year

A Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) is a co-curricular "club" that is associated with one or more of our CTE programs of study.  All CTSOs are student-led organizations that provide opportunities for career and professional development, community service, leadership and competitive events. The CTSOs currently available to our students are:

• DECA 

• Future Business Leaders of America

• HOSA (Future Health Professionals)

For the 2023-2024 school year, SkillsUSA will be added to the list of CTSOs offered at Eldorado.

Per the magnet contract, all CCSD magnet students agree to maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, no more than 10 absences (excused or unexcused) per semester, no D's or F's, no N's or U's, no excessive tardies, and no behavior infractions. Any magnet student who fails to meet one or more of these criteria will be placed on Academic Probation, with the following procedure:

• Probation conference will be scheduled/held with the student, parent(s), counselor and Magnet Coordinator

• Conditions of the probation will be outlined, in writing, which may include but are not limited to:

  • • After school tutoring

    • Remedial courses

    • Summer school

    • Online credit retrieval

    • Community service 

    • School beautification, school service

    • Other school-based requirement

• Students who do not meet the terms of the probationary contract will be dismissed from the magnet at the end of the school year

• Students who are not zoned for Eldorado must return to their home/zoned school

If you have any questions regarding academic probation, please contact the Magnet Coordinator.

At this time, Eldorado Magnet freshmen may request a one-time program change to become effective at the beginning 10th grade. Requests are reviewed monthly and changes are granted on a case-by-case, space-available, basis. Any student may request to change to the Animation/Digital Media or Military Science majors, but students requesting a change to the Digital Game Development or Cybersecurity majors must meet academic criteria. 10th and 11th graders are not permitted to request changes at this time. To request a change in major, complete this form.

Per the magnet contract, all CCSD magnet students agree to remain enrolled in the magnet for the entire year. Any student may withdraw from the magnet at the end of the school year. Magnet students who are NOT ZONED for Eldorado MUST remain enrolled in the magnet program to remain enrolled at Eldorado. Student-athletes who return to their zoned school are ineligible for the remainder of the school year in which they withdraw and for 180 school days in any sport as per NIAA (Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association).

If extenuating circumstances exist and the student needs to withdraw mid-year, please contact the Magnet Coordinator.

Welcome to our Eldorado family! 

Once you have logged into the magnet application system and accepted your seat, you will need to complete your CCSD Online Registration (OLR) if you haven't completed it already.  Existing CCSD students click here. New to CCSD? Click here. You may either bring your supporting documents to the school or you may email them.

After you have completed the OLR, select your electives by completing this form.

Finally, please take a moment to help us get to know you better by completing the New Magnet Student Survey.