Magnet School Programs
DeShea Johnson
Coordinator of Magnet School Programs
DeShea.Johnson@tangischools.org
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Tangipahoa Parish School System is committed to providing families with choices when it comes to the education of our children.
TPSS Magnet Schools are tuition-free elementary, middle, and high schools which offer specialized courses in addition to the adopted tier 1 academic curriculum. Students enroll into our magnet schools through an application process, allowing them to thrive in schools in which they are not traditionally zoned to attend.
Why Apply for Magnet School?
TPSS Magnet School Programs offer specialized courses of study that satisfy student educational interest and mandated learning goals by providing families with educational choices.
What Makes Magnet Classrooms Unique?
Increases engagement in lessons by offering specialized materials and manipulatives to enhance lessons, creating a more hands-on approach to learning.
Explores creativity & special interests, so that students can pursue topics which play to their strengths.
Provides flexibility to the method in which instruction is delivered to our students. Magnet School Programs offer unique learning environments to accommodate to a variety of learning styles.
Magnet School Programs empower students to unleash their potential and pursue their interests.
A unique quality of a magnet school is its flexibility to pay attention to specialized programs and themes. Students are able to engage in educational activities which also foster curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.
BENEFITS
GET ALL THE BENEFITS OF our Tier I Curriculum, WHILE pursuing interests and growing special skillsets.
Benefits of attending Magnets Schools:
- academic success which helps to prepare students for a lifetime of achievement
- opportunity for students to cultivate respect, empathy, and collaboration with others from different backgrounds
- family & community involvement which instills a passion for learning and growth
- innovative curriculum centered around a unifying theme
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply to attend a TPSS magnet school?
- How will my child arrive to and from school?
- My child is already in a magnet program. How do we continue attending?
- How do I withdraw from the Magnet School Program?
How do I apply to attend a TPSS magnet school?
How will my child arrive to and from school?
My child is already in a magnet program. How do we continue attending?
How do I withdraw from the Magnet School Program?
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
applying to attend a TPSS Magnet School may be just the fit you need for your child to excel.
Magnet Schools are designed to attract students from different backgrounds and offer learning environments which promote the understanding of different cultures, while producing academic success.
TPSS Magnet Schools
Advanced College & Career Magnet Center
grades 11 & 12
Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment courses; basic and advanced credentials
Hammond Eastside Lower Magnet School
grades PreK-5
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International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Primary Years Programme; Performing and Visual Arts
Hammond Eastside Upper Magnet School
grades 6-8
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International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Middle Years Programme; Performing and Visual Arts
Hammond High Magnet School
grades 9-12
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Medical Magnet, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and IB Career-Related Programmes
Independence High Magnet School
grades Pre7-12
STAR Academy
Have Questions?
Please reach out with any questions you may have.
Contact
DeShea Johnson
Coordinator of Magnet School Programs
DeShea.Johnson@tangischools.org
We look forward to hearing from you!