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2022 Academy Open House Information
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Sept. 13, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians of U-46 middle school students,
We invite you to attend our Open Houses and presentation events next month to learn more about the District’s high school Magnet Academies. Eighth graders can apply for admission to the following five academy programs:
- Beacon Magnet Academy of Media and Digital Arts at South Elgin High School
- International Baccalaureate Candidate Academy at Elgin High School
- Science, Engineering, and High Technology Magnet Academy at Bartlett High School
- Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Academy at Larkin High School
- LEAD (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Action, and Design) Magnet Academy at Streamwood High School.
Application and Lottery Process for U-46 Academies
The application process for the District’s five Magnet Academies will open Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Students who are in 8th grade can submit applications from October 5 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022. Students are required to have a 2.0 GPA and two letters of recommendation to be considered. Additional information on preferences and priorities for the lottery is available at this link along with access to the application platform: https://www.u-46.org/magnetacademies.
Open House Information By School
To help students and their families better understand the focus of the Magnet Academies, all five high schools are hosting open houses during the month of October. The schedule is available below.
Thank you,
Dr. Teresa Lance
Assistant Superintendent of Equity & Innovation
School District U-46
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Open House Information By School
To help students and their families better understand the focus of the Magnet Academies, all five high schools are hosting open houses during the month of October. The schedule is posted below:
Magnet Academy Open House Information
Academy Location Date/Time Science, Engineering, and High Technology Magnet Academy Bartlett High School
701 Schick Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103October 25
6 PM - 7 PMInternational Baccalaureate Candidate Academy Elgin High School
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120October 24
6 PM - 7 PMVisual and Performing Arts Magnet Academy Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Av
Elgin, IL 60123October 11
6 PM - 7 PMBEACON Magnet Academy of Media and Digital Arts South Elgin High School
760 E Main St.
South Elgin, IL 60177October 17
6 PM - 7 PMLEAD Magnet Academy Streamwood High School
701 W Schaumburg Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107October 18
6 PM - 7 PMIf you are interested in attending one or more open houses, you will be able to find links to the presentations on our website https://www.u-46.org/magnetacademies. You will also be able to find recordings of these events on our website no later than September 24.
Important Dates:
October 5 - Magnet Academy Application Window Opens
October 5 - EXPLORE 2022 Parent Showcase
October 6 - EXPLORE for 8th-Graders
The month of October - Magnet Academy Open Houses
October 31 - Magnet Academy Application Window Closes
November 7 - Lottery Runs, Families are Notified through Email
November 14 - Acceptances Due
Links to 2021 Open House Recordings
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Beacon Academy of Media and Digital Arts at South Elgin High School
International Baccalaureate Academy (pending approval - previously the Gifted and Talented Academy)
LEAD: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Action, and Design Academy at Streamwood High School
Science, Engineering, and High Technology Academy at Bartlett High School
Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Larkin High School