Elementary Magnet Schools, Elementary Programs of Choice,
and Middle School Magnet Information for Fall, 2021
The Hall County Elementary Magnet/Program of Choice and the Middle School Magnet application process will open on February 1 on each school’s website with an application deadline of March 19, 2021. Many of our magnet schools and programs of choice are holding parent information meetings this winter/spring. For a list of meeting dates and times, please go to each school’s website.
Students who live in the Hall County School District but are outside the program’s attendance zone may apply for admission. Parents of students who live outside the school’s attendance zone must provide transportation.
- Please click here for a list of HCSD elementary magnet schools and programs of choice
- For more information about Chestatee Academy: http://cms.hallco.org/web/
Chestatee Academy utilizes Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model to provide gifted pedagogy to all students within our school. Chestatee takes students where they are, gives all their talents a chance to shine, and helps them choose a path to their best future through our SOAR Pathfinder Academies.
Chestnut Mountain Creative School of Inquiry (CSI) is for students in grade K-5 who enjoy discovery and creativity. The program is designed to engage students in 21st Century learning as they question, research, discover and create. Curriculum standards are taught through inquiry-based learning opportunities woven throughout the content areas.
Martin Technology Academy of Math and Science provides a challenging academic learning environment for students in grades K-5. Instruction is inquiry-based, and STEM Enrichment classes reinforce the hands-on approach with interest-based activities that focus on state and national standards in math and science.
McEver Arts Academy is an arts integration model charter school that uses dance, music, movement, drama and visual arts to engage students in authentic learning of the state curriculum standards and the National Standards for the Arts.
Mount Vernon Exploratory School provides students a project-based learning environment where they develop 21st Century skills through the integration of technology. PBL is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Curriculum standards are taught using a hands-on project approach that engages students and promotes deep understanding.
Sardis Enrichment School uses the Schoolwide Enrichment Model to develop students’ talents, provide a broad range of advanced-level enrichment experiences and advanced learning in children’s areas of interest.
Spout Springs School Of Enrichment uses the Schoolwide Enrichment Model to develop students’ talents, provide a broad range of advanced-level enrichment experiences and advanced learning in children’s areas of interest.
Sugar Hill Academy uses the Schoolwide Enrichment Model to promote talent development and career awareness through student interests.
Tadmore Elementary School of Communication allows students the opportunity to develop a variety of communication skills through speaking, writing, art, music, movement, and digital formats. At Tadmore, communication is the foundation through which all of the standards are taught in an intentional, integrated format which allows students to practice and develop listening and speaking skills which will serve them throughout their academic and professional careers.
Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligences Academy bases its unique programming options on Howard Gardner’s research on multiple intelligences.
World Language Academy World Language Academy is a PreK – Grade 5 dual-language immersion school where student receive a portion of their instruction in Spanish. Additionally, WLA students take classes in Brazilian Portuguese as part of their rigorous coursework and inquiry-based learning experience.
The Advanced Scholars Academy (ASA) at Riverbend Elementary is an innovative program of choice, appropriate for self-motivated, passionate students who are ready for rigorous, personalized learning experiences. ASA provides instruction that challenges advanced students.
The Advanced Scholars Program at Friendship Elementary School is designed to create an academically rigorous, inquiry-based program to facilitate the growth of creative thinkers. ASP classrooms foster an environment that encourages each student to display their own talents while learning to work cooperatively.
At White Sulphur Elementary School, Kindergarten students have the option to enroll in the Dual Language Spanish Immersion Path Program of Choice. The Dual Language Program of Choice will help grow bilingual and culturally diverse students in the East Hall community. It will help cultivate native Spanish speakers who are new to the English Language and support Hall County School District’s goal to develop bilingual students.
The Earhart-Edison Academy (E2) is the Hall County middle school program of choice where students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in a rich, interdisciplinary context. Students are immersed in an environment of STEM exploration that emphasizes service-learning, career exploration and leadership development.
The EPiCC Academy at East Hall High School provides students with engaging, creative and collaborative learning experiences that transcend the boundaries of a brick-and-mortar classroom.
Johnson International Scholars Academy (JISA) is a Program of Choice within Johnson High School that includes rigorous coursework and a thematic focus asking students to build community and think globally. The JISA curriculum is an academic program stressing advanced studies in the four core academics, a second language, and a program elective. Developing an awareness of the world’s diversity and the individual’s role in society is a central focus of this program.
Lanier College Career Academy (LCCA) is an innovative school that provides career pathways and post-secondary education opportunities to students from all the high schools in Hall County who are interested in careers in the hospitality, culinary arts, marketing, and cosmetology industries.
The mission of our LEGACY Program of Choice is to empower students with opportunities to serve their community while building a foundation of character and integrity into each of our students to stand on as they develop their leadership skills and impact their community, country and world.
The Navy Junior ROTC Program at East Hall High School provides students with an outstanding means to develop their leadership skills and become active and productive citizens. NJROTC is a hands-on leadership laboratory, where cadets learn the fundamentals of leadership and management by running the cadet company.
STEAM Program at Flowery Branch High School is an Honors Engineering Program where students learn to apply art concepts in real world engineering and technology solutions. Through innovative classroom instruction and access to cutting-edge technology, students collaborate to create authentic projects that combine science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, building the foundation for their academic and career-related futures. Classroom experiences are further enhanced with real-world application through STEAM field trips and presentations from industry professionals.