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Sandy Roach, Magnet Supervisor
AJ Building, 5th FloorThe Magnet Program provides opportunities for families to exercise "School Choice" in the educational decision-making process. Students discover, explore, and refine their talents and interests while focusing on academic excellence. The Knox County Magnet Program consists of three elementary schools: Beaumont Fine Arts &Honors Magnet Academy, Green Math & Science Magnet Academy and Sarah Moore Greene Technology Magnet Academy; one middle school: Vine Middle Performing Arts & Sciences Magnet School; and one high school: Austin-East Magnet High School.
Some unique learning opportunities provided for students at each magnet school:
Beaumont is the only elementary school featuring an Honors Program and a Museum Program for students. It partners with 7 area museums; East Tennessee Historical Society, Ramsey House, Knoxville Zoo, McClung, Ijams, American Museum of Science and Energy, and the Knoxville Museum of Art to create an innovative learning experiece for all students.
Students also participate in an enriching curriculum in instrumental music, vocal music, and visual arts and performing arts that supports classroom instruction.
Green Math and Science Magnet Academy
Green combines an interest in mathematics an/or science with real world investigations for the curious student. Green houses a math lab and a science lab that provides students the opportunities to explore, observe, predict, and write about experiences as they relate to the real world. They also partner with Americorp and the Discovery Center to support learning.
Sarah Moore Greene Technology Magnet School
Vine Middle Performing Arts and Sciences Magnet School offers middle school students unique opportunities to take their art to the stage.
Students may choose to participate in electives consisting of Modern Dance, Ballet, West African Dance, Djembe Drumming, Chorus, Show Choir, Band, Orchestra, Handbells, Computer Art, Lego League, and the Science Decathalon.
Austin-East High School is a natural step for the continuation of the performing arts and sciences offered at Vine Middle Performing Arts and Sciences Magnet School, as well as, a beginning opportunity for new students entering high school. Austin-East students have the opportunities to participate in many unique courses:
- Austin-East houses The Academy of Finance and Business which incorporates school-to-career opportunities, Knoxville business mentors, paid internships, college level coursework, and a rigorous curriculum in business, finance, and marketing.
- In Performing Arts, classroom teachers are artists teaching technique, performance, and exhibition skills in the selected art form. Students are able to produce their own original pieces of work and participate in school and community performances.
- Information Technology begins in the television-broadcasting studio and culminates with the skills for professional editing and documentary production. Motion capture, sound mixing, and recording provide unique experiences for students.
Visit each school website listed below under Department Links to learn more about what each school offers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS MAGNET APPLICATION AND TRANSFER PERIOD: FEBRUARY 1-15, 2010MAGNET APPLICATION AND MAGNET TRANSFER (both must be completed) This document includes the Magnet Application process as well as the application, itself.
2) Complete Magnet Application and Send by Mail or Fax to:
Knox County Schools
Magnet Office, 5th Floor Knoxville, TN 37901 Fax: (865) 594-3798 3) Complete Transfer Application (February 1 - 15, 2010) Transfer applications will be available in four ways:
1. Online Transfer Application
2. Download Application 3. Available at any school 4. Magnet Applications and transfer applications will also be available at the MAGNET SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE AND MAGNET OPEN HOUSES *Transfer applications may be returned to any school during the transfer period MAGNET DATES:MAGNET EVENTS “Our Schools of Choice” SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE ***January 28, 2010***
Beaumont Honors/Fine Arts Magnet Academy ***February 2, 2010*** ***February 8, 2010*** 1211 Beaumont Avenue Green Math and Science Magnet Academy ***February 3, 2010*** 801 Townview Avenue Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy ***February 2, 2010*** Vine Magnet Performing Arts and Sciences Middle School ***February 4, 2010*** 1807 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Austin-East Magnet High School ***February 4, 2010*** 2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue UPCOMING EVENTSMagnet Application and Transfer Period: This is a two-week period for students in Knox County to complete an application and transfer to be considered for a seat in one the magnet schools. Showcase of Excellence: This is a showcase highlighting the magnet schools. Teachers, administrators, and magnet staff will be available to answer any questions about the specific programs at each school. Displays, videos, and information will also be available. Open Houses: The Open Houses will be held at each school on a designated time and date. Tours of the schools will be given and information will also be available about programming.  _______________________________________Directions: Beaumont Fine Arts and Honors Magnet Academy:
Take I-40 East to James White Parkway (keep straight at the I-640 East Exit) and take the Summit Hill exit. Turn left onto Summit Hill. Continue on Summit Hill through the first traffic light and go approximately one block. Turn right onto Townview Drive. School is located in the center of Townview Drive on the left. Take I-40 East to James White Parkway (keep straight at the I-640 East Exit) and take the Summit Hill exit. Turn left onto Summit Hill. Stay on Summit Hill through the second traffic light. The road now becomes Dandridge Avenue. Stay on Dandridge Avenue until you come to a 5-way stop. Veer left onto Brooks Road. The School is approximately two miles down on the left.
Take I-40 East to James White Parkway (keep straight at the I-640 East Exit) and take the Summit Hill exit. Turn left onto Summit Hill. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. The school is directly ahead on the left.
Take I-40 East to James White Parkway (keep straight at the I-640 East Exit) and take the Summit Hill exit. Turn left onto Summit Hill. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. The school is 2 miles down on the right. Department Contacts
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