Apply for Richland One Magnet Choice Programs!
For Round Two, applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted from March 3, 2025 to April 30, 2025 only for programs that have available slots. The link above is for Magnet-Choice programs ONLY. Scroll down to see the list of programs and contacts below and to see which programs have available slots.
Do not apply for Traditional Pre-K programs here. Contact the Office of School Readiness at 4K@RichlandOne.org or call (803) 799-9494 for information regarding applying for Pre-K programs. For questions or information regarding Montessori programs, contact the Office of Montessori Services at R1Montessori@richlandone.org/ or call (803) 231-6708.
Richland One’s outstanding magnet programs offer unique learning experiences for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Richland One’s diverse magnet programs include Montessori Programs, Career Magnets, BLAST Aerospace Programs, BLAST National Defense Program, Language Immersion Program, Medical Magnet Academy, Health Sciences Magnet, Richland One Middle College and the Virtual School Programs for grades K-5 and 6-12.
Richland One students are assigned to schools according to where they live. They may apply to a magnet program within the district through the choice program. All students who live in Richland One’s attendance zone are eligible for admission to our magnet programs, unless the program is designated as one that is zoned for certain attendance areas.
Admission is based on successful completion of the application process, which may include attending an information session, meeting qualifying criteria and completing an application. Upon acceptance, students must transfer to the school chosen through the Registrar’s Office. Transportation is provided for district career and language immersion magnet programs, the Montessori elementary zoned programs and the Montessori middle school program. For all other choice programs, students must provide their own transportation. Applications must be submitted through the Novus Choice portal. Some programs select participants using a computerized random selection process (lottery) when there are more students and families interested in a particular magnet program than there are slots available. For Round Two, families will be notified by May 23, 2025 if they are selected for their magnet program of choice.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A LISTING OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Please contact the program administrators listed below for questions regarding a specific program.
| Magnet Programs | Contact Person(s) | Contact Information |
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| BLAST- Aerospace Magnet and National Defense Magnet Programs: Watkins-Nance Elementary, W.A. Perry Middle, Columbia High School | Dr. Teresa Turner | (803) 231-7566 teresa.turner@richlandone.org |
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Montessori Programs (Elementary): Brockman, Caughman Road & Logan--CLOSED FOR ROUND TWO 3rd-8th grade Richland One zoned students must be transferring from another Montessori school, as prior experience is required for these levels.
Montessori Program (Middle): W.G. Sanders Middle--Slots available for grades 6, 7, and 8 for Round Two. *Middle school program requires prior enrollment in Montessori programs at the elementary level. |
Dr. Erica Rice, Coordinator Tracy Johnson
Candi Parnell Andrenna Smith
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(803) 231-7496 (803) 231-6708
candice.parnell@richlandone.org andrenna.smith@richlandone.org
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| Career Awareness Magnet at Bradley Elementary School--CLOSED FOR ROUND TWO | Kezia Myers, Principal |
(803)738-7200 |
| Career Development Magnet at W.G. Sanders Middle School--Slots available in grade 6 only for Round Two |
Candi Parnell Andrenna Smith, Principal |
(803) 738-7575 |
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Language Immersion Magnet at Carver-Lyon Elementary School--Slots available in PreK, K and 1st grade for Spanish and Mandarin Chinese for Round Two |
Luz Corredor-Gomez Dr. Monica Adams- Principal |
(803) 343-2900 |
Important Magnet Program Dates to Remember
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Round One Application Period:
- Opens: Monday, December 16, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
- Closes: Friday, January 31, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
- Parent Interest Meetings: Visit program website for specific dates
- Lottery Held: Week of February 17, 2025
- Parent Notifications Sent: February 28, 2025
- Acceptance Responses Due: March 11, 2025
- Round Two Application Period (only for programs that have slots available):
- Opens: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Closes: Thursday, April 30, 2025
- Lotteries held: Week of May 12
Programs Accepting Applications for Round Two: (TBD)
BLAST Program @ Watkins-Nance--Slots available in Kindergarten only
BLAST Program @ W.A. Perry----Slots available in grades 6, 7, and 8
BLAST Program @ Columbia High--Slots available for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 across all four academics
Career Exploration @ Sanders Middle--Slots available in grade 6 only
Language Immersion Magnet at Carver-Lyon Elementary School--Slots available in PreK, K and 1st grade for Spanish and Mandarin Chinese for Round Two
Montessori Program @ Sanders Middle-Slots available in grades 6,7,8