Pasco County Schools’ Magnet Program
Mission statement: To provide students and families a choice of highly specialized, innovative educational systems and programs that meet a variety of student needs and interests, all while preparing them for college, career, and life.
Goals:
- Provide Pasco families equitable access to magnet options
- Increase student engagement and academic performance
- Increase parental engagement and involvement
- Redistribute student average daily membership (ADM) from over capacity schools to under capacity schools
- Integrate diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic students
- Utilize each faculty and staff to their potential
- Utilize each school facility to its potential
Magnet Schools of America Pillars
Magnet Schools are founded on the five pillars as a compass moving our students/children forward to a well prepared future.
- Diversity is a cornerstone that offers students a global educational experience, which includes equity and access for every child.
- Innovative Curriculum and Professional Development is developed to assure theme-based relevant instruction to students. Effective teaching strategies, emulating from best practices, are implemented through the inclusion of the program’s theme. Curriculum is based on high quality rigorous standards that prepare students for success.
- Academic Excellence is demonstrated through commitment to multi-dimensional instruction focused on student needs. High expectations are clearly articulated and personalized supports are in place to address the interests and aspirations of all students.
- Leadership is demonstrated by a commitment to continuous collaboration and monitoring by administrators for effective magnet school organization and systemic improvements.
- Family and Community Partnerships are mutually beneficial, offer a system of support, shared ownership, and a caring spirit and are designed to enhance a theme integrated educational environment. Partnerships with parents are essential for a rich educational experience for students.
