• 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 

     

    MCCA Applications & Auditions: 

    • 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 after receiving your acceptance email and after you send the RSVP. 

     

    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