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Join the Magnet!
Rising 9th grade students who live in Richland School District Two are encouraged to apply for either the Discovery or Explorations magnet program. Applications are available on the district web site beginning November 7th. Admission is based on the completion of the acceptance process which includes the following criteria.
The Discovery and Explorations magnet programs encourage all interested students to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender, age, or disability in admission to, access to, or treatment in its programs and activities. We are very proud of the diversity in our program and wish to continue providing all students with this learning opportunity.
· Grades
· Interview
· Standardized Test Scores
· Teacher Recommendations
· Writing Sample
Important Dates & Deadlines
November 12, 2025 District Choice Fair at R2i2
December 2nd, 2025 Magnet information meeting at Spring Valley High School auditorium, 6:00 p.m.
November 10, 2025 Choice I application process begins online
December 19, 2025 Choice I application process ends online (Applications due by 5:00 pm)
January TBD (Explorations) & TBD (Discovery), 2026 Interviews/Writing Samples at Spring Valley High School
February 9-13, 2026 Choice I acceptance/non-acceptance notifications posted online (please log into your Choice account for this information)
February 9-13, 2026 Parents accept or decline choice online
April 1, 2026 Choice II application process begins online
April 30, 2026 Choice II application process ends online (Applications due by 5:00 pm)
May 2026 Interviews/Writing Samples Virtual or at Spring Valley High School
June 1, 2026 Choice II acceptance/non-acceptance notifications posted online (please log into your Choice account for this information)
June 1-5, 2026 Parents accept or decline choice online
Prerequisites:
Discovery (Honors/AP Level Math and Science Magnet Program requiring two independent research projects): Algebra I or Geometry (must be enrolled in one of these in eighth grade)
Explorations (College-Prep Level Math and Science Magnet Program requiring a 200-hour internship): Pre-Algebra or Algebra I (should be enrolled in either of these in eighth grade) Note: Eighth graders who are enrolled in Geometry would not take Algebra 2 until their sophomore year with their Explorations cohort.
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