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 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.
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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 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-- *Middle school program requires prior enrollment in Montessori programs at the elementary level. |
Dr. Erica Rice, Coordinator Jory Cornett
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 | Kezia Myers, Principal |
(803)738-7200 |
| Career Development Magnet at W.G. Sanders Middle School |
Candi Parnell Andrenna Smith, Principal |
(803) 738-7575 |
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Language Immersion Magnet at Carver-Lyon Elementary School |
Luz Corredor-Gomez Dr. Monica Adams- Principal |
(803) 343-2900 |
| Virtual School Program--Grades 6-12 | Dr. Danielle Major |
(803) 231-7610 |