• 2022 Academy Open House Information

  • 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:

    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

  • 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 60103    		 October 25
    6 PM - 7 PM
    International Baccalaureate Candidate Academy Elgin High School
    1200 Maroon Dr
    Elgin, IL 60120    		 October 24
    6 PM - 7 PM
    Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Academy Larkin High School
    1475 Larkin Av
    Elgin, IL 60123    		 October 11
    6 PM - 7 PM
    BEACON Magnet Academy of Media and Digital Arts South Elgin High School
    760 E Main St.
    South Elgin, IL 60177    		 October 17
    6 PM - 7 PM
    LEAD Magnet Academy Streamwood High School
    701 W Schaumburg Rd
    Streamwood, IL 60107    		 October 18
    6 PM - 7 PM

    If 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