Magnet Information
Congratulation McCaw! Awarded the top-level MSA Certified Demonstration School!
Based on the National Magnet School Standards of Excellence and the five pillars of magnet schools (1. Diversity; 2. Innovative Curriculum and Professional Development; 3. Academic Excellence; 4. Leadership; and, 5. Family and Community Partnerships), the MSA certification process defines McCaw as a model certified nationally recognized magnet school.
Congratulation McCaw! Awarded MSA School of Distinction for 2024!
McCAW Magnet Schools of America MAGNET PILLARS of Success!
McCaw STEAM Academy follows the Magnet Schools of America Magnet Pillars to ensure a rich diverse instructional program at our site. Below are the six magnet pillars and how McCaw strives to support.
DIVERSITY: Ensure our school community remains reflective of the Downtown Henderson City community. Ensure we are culturally competent and our school environment models empathy, respect, and a collaborative environment.
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Ensure our theme-based instruction incorporates effective teaching strategies, and alignment to best practices, and is implemented inclusively school-wide. The curriculum is based on rigorous standards and innovative 21st-century learning.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Ensure students/staff utilize multiple assessment strategies to set goals, and monitor student learning, progress, and success. High expectations are clearly articulated and individual learning goals are embedded to ensure students are motivated through interests and real-world applications.
HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS: Ensure the outgoing communication to the community comprised of teachers, staff members, and community partnerships remains student-centered, collaborative, and innovative in order to motivate and prepare learners to be world-ready, workforce-ready, and higher education-ready.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Ensure our school continues to build partnerships with parents and community partners to support the education of all students through site-based labs, innovative learning, STEAM curriculum, and outreach opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY TO A CCSD MAGNET SCHOOL K THROUGH 12 and be a part of McCaw STEAM Academy
Click the link to apply! Online Application
Choice Fairs: CCSD Magnet Choice Fairs are a great way to see what's available at all grade levels in our Magnet, CTA, and Select Schools! They feature performances, demonstrations, and representatives from all Magnet, CTA, and Select Schools as well as representation from NV Learning Academy, College of Southern Nevada H.S., and Open Enrollment. Click HERE for more information
Parent Informational Workshops: CCSD Magnet Parent Informational Workshops offer an in-depth look at Magnet Schools, Career & Technical Academies, and Select Schools including program offerings, school locations, admission requirements, application procedures, and transportation policies.
This year we are offering opportunities for families to attend our Parent Informational Workshops, including three workshops presented online and one presented entirely in Spanish. (La sesión celebrada miércoles el 13 de diciembre se presentará totalmente en español.) Click HERE for more information
23-24 Magnet Contract (1).pdf