Admissions
Next year we are transitioning over to Bolton Academy. We will continue to offer our students the same wonderful middle school experience, while also being able to expand to offer that experience through high school. Please visit the following link to access the application and other important information: https://sites.google.com/rpsb.us/boltonacademy/admissions
MAGNET/MONTESSORI TRANSFER POLICY
It shall be the policy of the Rapides Parish School Board to grant Magnet/Montessori transfers for students who have applied and met the acceptance requirements and student selection procedures set forth by the Rapides Parish School Board. A race-neutral student selection process will be used to select a diverse student population in all Magnet/Montessori schools. The process will ensure diversity by selecting students from different socio-economic backgrounds and career/academic interests.
Students attending a Magnet/Montessori school outside their attendance zone will be granted absolute priority to continue attending that Magnet/Montessori school as long as they meet the published requirements for remaining in the program.
Each year, district officials will use a race-neutral student selection process to fill vacancies from an applicant pool that is designed to promote diversity among student populations in Magnet/Montessori schools.
Admissions
All Phoenix Magnet students who are in good standing will automatically be accepted into Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics (RAAA).
For new applicants to be considered for acceptance to Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics and Virtual Learning, a student must meet the following academic eligibility requirements.
6th – 8th Grade: GPA of 2.5 on the final report card of the previous grade, scores of basic or above in ELA, math, science, and social studies on the LEAP 2025 assessment, and a passing score of 80% on the entrance exam.
Per Board Policy JBCD - Student Transfer and Withdrawal
Vacancies will be determined by using the school’s capacity for each grade level. Upon meeting the academic eligibility requirements, the following priorities will be used to select the students:
Priority #1 – Siblings of students currently enrolled in a Magnet program.
Priority #2 – All other applicants will be chosen based on a random number lottery system.
Magnet students will need to meet the following requirements to remain in the Magnet Programs:
Maintain an overall 2.5 GPA
Pass all classes
No expulsion
No more than 1 out-of-school suspension
No more than 6 unexcused absences or tardies
Documents Required to Apply for Admission
Completed Rapides Academy Application
Completed RPSB Magnet Application
Completed lunch form
Copy of birth certificate
Copy of shot record
Copy of social security card
Copy of last report card
Copy of most recent standardized test scores
To be considered for eligibility, applications must be turned in with all of the required supporting documents. Each February, Rapides Parish School District opens the enrollment process for all schools in the parish, and Rapides Academy accepts applications during that time. However, we continue accepting applications for grade levels with open slots.