Westerville Magnet Schools & Links to Other Westerville Sites

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Westerville Magnet School Program is a voluntary attendance program designed for students, in grades 1-5, who have a particular interest and desire to experience education through a focused curriculum in a small school setting. As schools of choice, the expectation is that parents desire and are supportive of this instructional delivery system and their children are motivated and have the discipline to be productive learners. Students with a talent or interest regarding Magnet School areas of focus and who enjoy working in a cooperative learning environment have had success in these types of programs. Students will receive instruction in all major subject areas (writing, reading, math, science, and social studies) as well as art, music, and physical education. Students from all elementary attendance areas are eligible to attend the magnet program Selection for the Magnet School Program is determined by a public lottery drawing. All classes are gender balanced.

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROGRAM

This program provides children with a technology rich environment in which they experience and communicate mathematics and science as an integral part of everyday life. This program is located at two sites: Longfellow Magnet School and Central College Magnet School. Each school has one class of each grade 1-5, with approximately 120 students enrolled at each building.
Websites are posted below.

WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES PROGRAM

Goals for children involved in the World Language and Cultures program include: 1) furthering understanding of and appreciation for cultures around the world and 2) engaging in a Spanish language experience. This program is located at Emerson Magnet School with two first grade classes and one class each of grades 2-5. The website is listed below.

ARTS PROGRAM

This new magnet school focuses on teaching academic content integrated with the arts, including the areas of dance, drama, visual arts, and music. The program is located at Hanby Magnet School. Classes will be offered in grades 1-5 as enrollment permits.

OTHER WESTERVILLE SITES TO VISIT

The Westerville City Schools website will give you access to every school website. It also gives you updated information on construction of new schools, redistricting and school board meetings.
Need to know why the bus is late? Click on the Transportation section of the Westerville City Schools website.

THE WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY SITES

Listed below are links to the City of Westerville, Westerville Public Library and Vistors and Convention Bureau. Renew your library books on-line without having to drive to Westerville, find out when the parade starts, and other fun activities in Westerville.

Schools and City of Westerville Links

Westerville City Schools
Central College Magnet School
Emerson Magnet School
Hanby Magnet School
Longfellow Magnet School
Westerville Public Library
City of Westerville
Ohio Colleges and Universities
Private vs. Public Schools: What's the Difference?
Ohio Parent Information Network