Admission to any of West Port's Magnet Programs will be based on the consideration of the following criteria:
- Grades and/or cumulative unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Curriculum / courses previously taken
- FAST or FSA Reading & Mathematics or other standardized test scores
- Attendance and discipline records
- Auditions (for MCCA course placement only)
2023-2024 applications will be available on November 9th, 2023 and will close January 31st, 2024. Please click the link below for more information on how to apply.
https://www.marionschools.net/Page/95029
Next Steps After Acceptance:
- If you are accepted into a Magnet Program, you will receive a notification via email from the School Choice office. Emails are sent out to all applicants at the same time, typically in mid-February. The notification will be sent to the email address you provided through your School Choice application, so please be sure to check it regularly.
- Once you receive the acceptance notification, you will have 10 business days to RSVP (via a link in the bottom of the email) and reserve your spot. If you fail to do so within the specified time frame, your seat will be auto-declined.
- After you have completed that important step, you will receive a welcome letter via USPS mail from West Port with information on how/when to set up a meeting with guidance to discuss your course selections for the upcoming school year.
- If you are planning to participate in the MCCA program, you will also need to contact Melissa Kittles at 352-291-4000 x59871 to schedule a placement audition at that time.
Important 2023-2024 Magnet Dates and Deadlines:
- November 9, 2023: School Choice Expo at World Equestrian Center (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
- November 9, 2023: Application Window Opens
- November 15, 2023: MCCA Showcase at WPHS (6:30pm - 8:00pm)
- January 23, 2024: West Port Magnet / Special Programs Open House at WPHS (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
- January 31, 2024: Application Window Closes