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Hillsborough County Public Schools is proud to offer families unique educational experiences tailored to students' goals and interests. Each year, families can choose from a variety of Magnet and Choice Attractor programs, along with 90 innovative Magnet programs in over 42 schools. These options are meant to inspire students to discover new interests while preparing themselves for successful careers. This year, the Magnet and Choice window runs from October 27-December 16.

To apply, visit https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/Magnet beginning October 27. The applications are NOT first come first served, which means you can apply any time throughout the window for consideration. Please review the many educational pathways that may interest your child and apply before December 16.

Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold the following events for parents and families to explore the variety of different Magnet and Choice Attractor programs available for next school year.

• Magnet 101 event, October 25, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Join the Supervisor of Magnet Schools, Robert Cox, and Magnet Placement Specialist Andrea Stingone for a VIRTUAL night of discussion revolving around Magnet Schools and Programs. Families will be given information about Magnet Schools and an in-depth analysis of how to apply to a Magnet School or Choice Attractor Program and ask all the questions they want: https://all4schools.org/magnet101/

• (SOLD OUT!) STEMtastic at Florida Aquarium on Thursday, October 27 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to learn about STEM programs available in our district for the 2023-24 school year: https://all4schools.org/hcpsevents/

• Magnet Schools and Career Technical Education (CTE) Expo: Thursday, November 3, 2022, ZooTampa from 3-7 pm

Our largest event of the year is back, and we are taking you on a wild adventure! Explore your options at the Magnet Schools and CTE Expo on Thursday, November 3, from 3 PM- 7 PM at ZooTampa.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet school administrators, teachers, and students and ask them questions while you learn about their schools and program offerings. Admission is FREE, and there will be food and beverages available for purchase.

This is the perfect chance to see what piques your child's interests and will best meet their educational needs. All schools at the Expo will be listed on the Magnet and Choice Attractor Program Application.

Whether you are applying for the 23-24 school year or just want to see what our Magnet Schools and Choice Attractor Programs have to offer, this is a great opportunity to explore your options for the future. The window to apply is open from October 27- December 16.

Your adventure awaits! See you at the zoo!

Stay up to date on all Magnet information including important dates and events here: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/7645

Watch the newest episode of In Depth with Davis to discover what’s new this year in Magnet and Choice, along with how families can apply. Hear from Bob Cox, Supervisor of Magnet School Programs along with Stacey Bruton, Lead Magnet Teacher from Armwood High School.

It is never too early to begin a career in the medical field! At Dunbar, your child will participate in student-led inquiry and goal setting while engaging in exciting medical explorations. And on our #MedicalMondays, we wear scrubs! Your child will benefit from partnerships with Florida Hospital Tampa, USF Departments of Health, Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and the College of Nursing.

Students participate in a Medical House Program, choosing from the House of Neurology, Physiology, Zoology, or Botany. House meetings create opportunities to gain knowledge about their chosen fields. Your student can also participate in service-learning projects and medical based field trips. STEM exploration is an everyday occurrence with a full makerspace, 3D printer, ad robotics equipment.

Put on your scrubs and take the pulse of student success at Sligh Middle Magnet in Old Seminole Heights. Our Medical Studies and Explorations program prepares students for one of the fastest growing career fields in the country. With more than 200 students, this award-winning, Nationally Certified magnet program has tripled in popularity, creating a culture of future health professionals who sport scrubs four days a week.

Our electives engage all students with Career and Technical Education, Family and Consumer Science and our AVID college readiness program. Sligh supports our students with free after-school tutoring, enrichment programs and student clubs. Our Sixth Grade Structure helps students feel at home in their new learning environment with a family-oriented sense of community, created by our caring and dedicated staff—who are the heartbeat of our school.

The Biomedical-Biotechnology program includes a nationally recognized curriculum of Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org). Students explore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health. Through activities, like dissecting a heart, students examine the processes, structures and interactions of the human body – often playing the role of biomedical professionals. They also explore the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, working collaboratively to investigate and design innovative solutions to the health challenges of the 21st century such as fighting cancer with nanotechnology.

These thematic, project-based programs in mathematics, science, and medical activities serve students particularly interested in careers in medicine and other health care fields, such as Cardiology, Dental Sciences, Medical Laboratory, Ophthalmology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy, Radiology, Veterinary Science, and Alternative Medicine. Mentorships, externships, and shadowing at community agencies, businesses, and university laboratories orient students toward careers in biotechnology, biochemistry, bioengineering, agriscience, bioscience research, and practical nursing.

This state-of-the-art school will serve students district-wide beginning with 9th grade in 2023-2024 school year. Additional grade levels will be added with each subsequent year. Hillsborough Medical Academy will focus on providing students with mentorship opportunities with industry professionals along with workforce-related electives.

New equipment, labs, and building features will help students as they move forward in their course of study. Students will gain knowledge and work towards industry certifications in areas such as:

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Electrocardiography
• Radiology

Lincoln Elementary Magnet is proud of our rich history within the Plant City community. Our academic curriculum centers on the whole child, teaching students to be inquirers, communicators and open-minded thinkers through implementation of the IB Programme. For more than 10 years, we’ve been honored by Magnet Schools of America as a top magnet school in the United States.

Since becoming an authorized International Baccalaureate school in 2007, Lincoln has received The Golden School Award, presented to Florida schools with exemplary volunteer programs. We also have a world-class arts program with a full offering of chorus, strings and ensembles.

Students take action by helping our planet and community through volunteering with local food pantries, raising money for turtle rehabilitation and local animal shelters. Classmates connect through our many clubs such as Robotics and Coding, Running, Gardening, and Odyssey of the Mind. As Lincoln Lions, we excel academically while exploring the world.

MacFarlane Park Elementary has earned the prestigious distinction of being the #1 elementary Magnet school in the country, along with being a National Magnet Demonstration School. This school prepares students to meet the challenges of world citizenship with confidence, imagination, and integrity. Though the study of global cultures and people, we cultivate in each student the desire to grow in wisdom, to nurture an open and curious mind, and to serve others with a generous spirit.

The school’s vision is to create an advanced elementary program where students become aware of the shared humanity that binds all people together and develop respect for the variety of cultures and attitudes that adds to the richness of life.

Riverhills is a Nationally Certified Magnet Demonstration School. Riverhills Elementary Magnet School is an IB World School authorized by the International Baccalaureate in 2016. Riverhills has been recognized by the Magnet Schools of America National Merit Award Recipient every year since 2016. Other points of pride include:

• Junior Great Books program
• Robotics Team
• Transdisciplinary Units of Study
• Arts and Humanities Program
• World Languages
• Student Action/Service Learning
• Inquiry/Concept Based Learning
• Future Problem Solvers
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Strings program
• Cohesive Program of Inquiry
• Inquiry-based Learning Centers

Roland Park K-8 Magnet School provides a global awareness curriculum to create students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. Your student will enjoy a rigorous academic program including World Languages to better prepare them for jobs of the future. Students can also experience:

• International Discovery Garden
• Junior Great Books
• Service Learning Opportunities

Greco Middle serves Temple Terrace and beyond with pride—our roots have grown deep in our community for decades. As a new prestigious IB Candidate School, we are focused on developing active learners and internationally-minded students. We launched our school-wide philosophy in Fall of 2020, guided by International Baccalaureate principles that empower students to empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning. Many students choose Greco and our rigorous STEM and Pre-KAPS (King HS Advanced Placement Scholars) programs and all will be a part of our school wide IB program.

Courses include Engineering, Culinary Arts and Computer Science. Greco’s Electives engage students as they sample Agriculture, Band and AVID college readiness before focusing on their favorite options in-depth. Our Sixth Grade Structure helps students feel at home in their new learning environment.

We are a Community School—a hub for the Temple Terrace community—focusing on student success in school and life. Our Cubs are ROARing together with excellence—Responsible, Ownership, Active Learning and Respectable—the traits we work to instill in every student.

Marshall Middle Magnet has just been authorized by as an official IB school! These are schools that share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Marshall believes is important for our students. We are a public zoned middle school in the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, serving over 900 students in grades 6-8.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes; the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

South Tampa Academy @Monroe Middle Magnet is a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme, which aims to develop active learners and internationally minded young people who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning.

We are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy-a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that South Tampa Academy @ Monroe Middle Magnet believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Program (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit www.ibo.org.

The internationally respected programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

Walker Middle Magnet IB World School is a Hillsborough County Public School located in the northwest corner of Hillsborough County in Odessa, Florida. Walker offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in grades 6-8. To attend Walker, you must apply for the magnet lottery during the choice application window.

• Florida School of Excellence - top 20% of all middle schools
• National Magnet School of Excellence
• Grade “A” from the State of Florida every year since we became a magnet school in the 2011-2012 school year
• Five Star School - exemplary community involvement
• Florida Power-Library School - an outstanding library program that supports the success of students

Our mission is equipping globally minded students to think, collaborate and act with care. Our vision is empowering students to take what they have learned and make the world a better place. Our motto is Rigor - Service – Play. Our mascot is the Wolf, and the Walker community is the Wolf Pack.

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) Curriculum is “Best Practice” education that helps students see connections between subjects and overarching ideas. It helps students focus on “how” they learn so they can be successful learners, and it encourages them to ask questions.

Williams Middle Magnet, a top-ranked IB World School in East Tampa, has been a proud "A" school for more than a decade, routinely winning Magnet Schools of America's Merit Award. With a diverse student body, Williams creates global learners with an International Baccalaureate focus on intercultural awareness and communication.

Courses challenge students in French, Algebra, Emerging Technology in Business and more. Students connect through our sports teams and clubs including LEGO Robotics, Model UN, Future Business Leaders of America and an award-winning Chess Club.

Through Electives, students sample a range of exciting courses—including Band, Art, Yearbook and AVID College Readiness—and pursue what sparks their interests. Our Sixth Grade Structure provides a smooth transition into this exciting new learning environment.

Students participate in service-learning projects including a coastal cleanup, breast cancer walk and a food drive to support Metropolitan Ministries. At Williams, our students appreciate the world's diversity while achieving education excellence.

Alonso has just been authorized as an official IB World School by the IB! The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme at Hillsborough High School is a magnet program that provides highly motivated college-bound students the opportunity to participate in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. The program is a four-year course of study with two phases: Grades 9 and 10 are the Pre-Diploma Programme, and Grades 11 and 12 make up the IB Diploma Programme. Students apply in 8th grade to enter the programme beginning in 9th grade.

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  C. Leon King High School opened in 1960 with 58 staff members and 960 students. The school was named in honor of C. Leon King, a distinguished and respected member of the Hillsborough County Board of Public Instruction for 18 years.

  • King High School is a traditional/hybrid magnet. It has one of the four International Baccalaureate programs. The IB program of King began in July 1993.
  • The King High School orchestral program has maintained their status as the county's top orchestra program.
  • The King High School National Honor Society is the largest chapter in the State of Florida.
  • Attractor programs include KAPS (King Advanced Placement Scholars), Robotics, Culinary Arts, Teaching Academy, and King's relationship with the University of South Florida as a Professional Development School.
  • King has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as being among the top 10% of all high schools in America.
    
  • Notable Alumni: Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, former Major League Baseball pitcher Tim Crews, former Major League Baseball player Derek Bell, professional golfer Gary Koch, former Major League Baseball player Calvin Pickering, 1988 Olympic Gold medalist 2nd baseman Ty Griffin, and Seth Zalkin, managing partner at The Astor Group.

  
  

  
  

We will provide a positive, healthy, and safe environment while promoting high expectations and providing diverse cultural experiences and valuable educational opportunities for the Robinson High School family.

All students can learn and should be challenged to the full extent of their capabilities. Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning styles. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.

Assessments of student learning should provide students with a variety of opportunities to showcase their abilities and comprehension of learned skills. All students work best in a safe and caring environment. The commitment to continuous improvement is necessary to enable our students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners. Faculty, staff, parents, and community members share the responsibility for providing the environment and commitment to advance the school's mission.

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is a rigorous, pre-university course for the highly motivated student. The International Baccalaureate DP offers a comprehensive and integrated academic program in literature, science, language, and other curriculum areas.

​​Research suggests many benefits to choosing the DP. The Programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge: students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. IB studies also provide students with the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school.

A Collegiate Academy provides students with an opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) through Hillsborough Community College in addition to their high school diploma. The students will take college courses free of cost (including textbooks) during the school day on one of the Collegiate Academy High School campuses. The average cost a family can save on college classes range from $18,000-$20,000!

The Academy will not only provide academic preparation but also other types of “college knowledge”, such as self-management of study routines and preparation for assessments; handling the pace and expectations of college courses, and strategic use of resources such as college advisors and ambassadors from local college campuses. Research shows that students who take dual enrollment classes are more likely to graduate from college.

Learn more about the Collegiate Academy at Lennard High at the link below.

Middle schools offer Cambridge Programs which allows students to eventually earn an international diploma by taking advanced academic courses and passing exams administered by the University of Cambridge in England.

This rigorous program prepares students for postsecondary careers by engaging in curriculum with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, interpretation, writing and collaboration. HCPS offers Cambridge classes from middle school throughout graduation, offering students the opportunity to graduate with a Cambridge degree.

Passing AICE course exams in high school qualifies students for college credit and earning an AICE diploma by meeting established requirements and completing 100 community service hours earns them Bright Futures scholarships.

The following are Cambridge Programs offered at the middle school level.

Muller Elementary Magnet immerses students in the performing arts with weekly strings, dance, music, and art classes. Students can partake in orchestra and rock band along with an annual musical.

Environmental studies is also a focus with an outdoor classroom and Global Gardens. Students can participate in National Honor Society and Student Government to hone their leadership skills as well.

Shore Elementary Magnet School of the Arts was chosen as one of the first 55 Nationally Certified Magnet Schools from 2017-2021!

Students in grade 1-5 have an extra Arts Experience each week with students in grades 3-5 showcasing their talents in a Winter & Spring Encore performance.

Shore has an Annual Musical at the end of the year. The musical is auditioned-based and rehearses numerous times a week after school. Previous musicals include The Little Mermaid Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., The Lion King Jr., The Wizard of Oz YPE, Peter Pan Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Aladdin Jr., and Frozen Jr. This year's musical is The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition and will be performed LIVE at HCC Mainstage Theater in Ybor City on May 17th & 18th 2023.

Every year Shore hosts the Annual Arts Festival in which artists and performers share their talents with students during an all-day interactive event. This event will be taking place along with the Great American Teach-In on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

There are also a variety of Performance Groups for students to participate as part of our Arts in the Morning Program. These are auditioned based groups and rehearse in the morning. These groups can be seen at various evening events at Shore as well as various events in the community. This year the Arts in the Morning groups include World Drumming, Mallet Percussion, Chamber Orchestra, Shore Dance Company, and Club Fauve Art Crew.

Students in Grades 4 and 5 also have the opportunity to audition and interview to become Arts Ambassadors. These students are shining ARTS Stars and are featured on the Morning News and Shore YouTube videos, as well as perform safety patrol duties, conduct school tours, and more!

Be a shining star at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts, a visual, performing and communication arts school where high academic achievement meets creativity. Our campus is an architectural landmark nestled between Ybor City and Downtown Tampa.

Our campus includes two professional dance studios, video production, visual arts and MAC lab and exceptional music and technical theater suites. Through arts-based electives, our students shine and grow in the Visual, Performing and Communication Arts. Our student artists also connect through after-school clubs, which include All-State honor groups, hip hop dance, the Green Team Recycling and our performance rock band.

Our staff is dedicated to nurturing all students through an arts-integrated environment, setting the stage with our Sixth Grade Structure, helping students feel at home at our summer orientation Cub Camp. See creative and academic sparks ignite into works of art at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts, where every student is a star!

The spotlight shines on students at Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts—a pillar in the Tampa community. We pride ourselves in offering the largest dance and culinary arts programs in Hillsborough County, and we're routinely a Magnet School of America, School of Distinction.

We strive to promote high academic standards through an arts-integrated learning environment. Students sample a range of exciting electives such as Costume and Fashion Design, Orchestra, Journalism and more, before pursuing the options that best spark their interests.

Classmates connect outside the classroom with our sports teams and clubs. Our dedicated staff creates a family-oriented sense of community which helps students feel at home in their new learning environment. At Progress Village, we are Setting the Stage for Success with the Spotlight on You!

Blake High School is the premiere high school for performing, visual, and communication arts located in downtown Tampa on the scenic Hillsborough River. In partnership with local mentors, artists, arts organizations, and universities, this program provides students with rigorous arts, technology and academic programs.

Visual Arts
The visual arts program provides an opportunity to study painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, digital imagery, photography, ceramics, glass, printmaking, and mixed media. The program allows the student to meet professional artists and engages students in art experiences through partnerships with museums and galleries.

Communication Arts
The communication arts program encourages and develops the unique voice and talent of the student interested in Creative Writing, Print, Broadcast Journalism, and Digital Media production. Students also explore opportunities and careers in the areas of screenplay writing, poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, public speaking, media production and radio broadcasting.

Performing Arts

Music - The performing arts program offers a wide array of courses which are designed to help students develop their skills for expression. The curriculum includes music programs in Chorus, Guitar, Harp, Band Orchestra and Piano.

Theatre - The theatre program provides a study of Drama, Musical Theatre, Costume Design and Technical Theatre through the performance of plays and musicals.

Dance - The dance program encourages the creative use and development of dance as a medium expression that bring forth the vital aspects of the dancer including creator, writer, interpreter and arts advocate. Audition Information: Students must complete an application to be considered for an audition. Students who meet the academic criteria will be invited to audition.

Students applying for the Performing Arts (Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Piano, Harp, Guitar, Drama, or Musical Theatre) program will perform an audition. Students who apply for the Visual or Communication Arts (TV/Film, Creative Writing, Journalism, Technical Theatre, Art or Costume Design) program will present a portfolio. A short interview will also be part of the audition/portfolio presentation.

Students MUST audition to complete the application process. Auditions will only be granted to students who meet the academic criteria.

Engaging in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) lessons and activities allows students of all ages to develop skills they will use in school and throughout their future career. These skills include problem solving, critical thinking, collaborating, and communicating.

Our STEM vision at Hillsborough County Public Schools is that (1) ALL students will utilize mathematical skills and apply science conceptual understanding in a deeply technical environment to solve real-life problems using engineering principles and design thinking and (2) ALL students will be immersed in competitions and events that afford the opportunity to enjoy STEM while applying concepts learned in the classroom.

Our approach to STEM education includes utilizing a network of collaborating partners including: institutes of higher education, business partners, philanthropic organizations, and many science-rich cultural institutions. Through the use of experiential hands-on learning, a constructivist approach to education, and cross curricular collaborations between Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Career and Technical Education we ready our students for college and career success, thus preparing them for life.

The following schools have Magnet or Attractor programs with a specific focus on STEM-related curriculum.

Discoveries await at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School’s Creative Science Centre as we prepare students for life in the 21st Century. Through the engineering design process, students find solutions to real-world problems using hands-on learning and cutting-edge technology every day.

Our school prides itself on:

• STEM Education with our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Program
• Robotics Experiences
• Engineering Design Process Challenges
• Outdoor Learning Labs and Wildlife Habitats
• Technology Enriched Curriculum through iPads, Lenova Yoga Tablets, Nooks, Geospheres, laptops, and more.

Young Middle Magnet Creative Science Centre is located in East Tampa's College Hill neighborhood. Our school mascot is a Buffalo and our motto is "Engineering (+) Change".

We focus on Global Planting, Global Sustainability and Global Engineering-- engaging students in real-world, hands-on opportunities. Our school is honored to be a 2020 Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction. Our academic offerings include Coding, Video Game Design and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). We focus on a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) integrated approach to learning as we prepare students for life.

Stewart Middle Magnet, near Downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk, is a nationally recognized NASA Explorer School with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Through our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum, students choose from unique Electives like Aerospace and Engineering. Stewart is also a nationally certified by the Magnet Schools of America for providing a high-quality, innovative education while promoting diversity and academic excellence.

Stewart partners with NASA, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force to provide real-world learning opportunities. Exciting field trips make us a launch pad for learning with visits to Kennedy Space Center, Tampa Bay Watch and The Florida Aquarium.

We develop independent learners and creative problem solvers—ready to address the challenges of the 21st century global community. Stewart routinely receives Magnet Schools of America’s National Merit Award. Come soar to STEM success with our talented students and teachers.

Out-of-this World Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy

Madison Middle School’s STEM Aerospace Academy is one of the premiere Choice programs in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Students accepted into this program will engage in rigorous coursework, project-based learning, competitions, and field trips to prepare them for opportunities in Aerospace/STEM. In addition, students will have an opportunity to engage in on-site flight simulation and robotics activities. Students are a part of grade-level cohorts throughout their middle school career, and will have the same teachers all three years. All academy students are required to take a Technology course every year while attending Madison.

Points of Pride for 2021-2022 school year:
-Award-Winning Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) in 2022: Start-Up PTSA of the Year, -Community Partnership Award Winner with Chubby’s Super Subs & Pizza, and Administrator of the Year.
-Irish31 Public Service Award Winning Teacher (three total winners on campus).
-Boys 4x200m relay County Champions in Track & Field.
-Florida Bandmaster Association Ratings for Symphonic Band: Overall Excellent Rating; Superior Rating in Sight-Reading.
-FBA Solo and Ensemble Results: Six Students received Superior Ratings; Four Students received Excellent Ratings.

2021-2022 FSA Performance: Increased total points earned +56 from the previous school year; Four percentage points away from "B" school grade; Algebra EOC pass rate 94%.

McLane Middle’s nationally recognized Robotics program in Brandon immerses students in advanced programming and engineering. Our Robotics academy students are grouped together all three years with the same core teachers, while our Sixth Grade Structure helps all students feel at home in their new learning environment.

On our voyage to academic excellence, we are technology-driven, with a computer available to every student in every classroom. Through Electives, students sample exciting courses, including Band, Computer Science and our AVID College Readiness program.

Classmates connect through our sports teams and clubs, featuring our nationally ranked Robotics team and our award-winning all-girls Robotics team. We are proudly a Social Emotional Learning school and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports school, fostering well-rounded students who are Vikings strong.

Buchanan's prestigious STEM Academy in North Tampa is the only middle school in our district to immerse students in Bioengineering. As one of our district's original STEM Academies--Science, Technology, Engineering and Math--Buchanan Middle's program teaches students to use traditional engineering techniques to solve problems in the field of medicine. STEM students are grouped together all three years with the same core teachers.

At Robinson High School's Aerospace Academy, students will have access to unique experiences learning about Aerospace Technology. Exciting hands-on events teach students about airplanes, satellites, space stations, and more.

Students will partake in Flying Fridays, where learners can practice in the cockpit in a Microsoft Flight Simulator. In addition, they will experience field trips to aerospace companies, airports, air shows, and more.

The last two years of the program, students have the opportunity to become an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student by taking Dual Enrollment courses each semester for 3 credits each, for a total of 12 college credits over two years for free. Students in the IB program can also take part in this program.

Middleton High School has a variety of exciting STEM-related programs for students to choose from.

• Cyber Security and Computer Science: Students entering the Cyber Security program will begin by studying the hardware and software of personal computers in preparation for the nationally recognized A+ Certification Exam. Hands-on labs and virtual desktop learning tools will help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. The Cisco CCNA® curriculum will then provide an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services such as cyber-security, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development. Students will be prepared for the CCNA® and CCENT® exams. This program allows students to develop the skills necessary to enter all fields of computer programming and computer engineering at the postsecondary level.

• Game Design: The Academy of Computer Game Design program prepares students for the dynamic world of video game design and animation. Students practice the highest technology skills in Programming, Graphic Design, Management, and 3D Modeling. Students earn Industry Certifications, such as MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist), Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate-Flash, and Autodesk Certification (3D Studio Max or Maya). They also learn complex technology skills that can be transferred to other careers, such as data base development and management for business systems.

• Engineering: The Engineering program is a nationally recognized pre-engineering curriculum of Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org). Courses in this rigorous curriculum include: Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Civil Engineering/Architecture, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Design & Development. Students use the same industry-leading 3D design software used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin and Pixar, such as Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Revit, and AutoCAD.

By providing students with fundamental instruction in the development and design of total building spaces and environments including structural designs and architectural features, and also exterior spaces and landscaping, this program provides an introduction to a myriad of careers relevant to architecture and the use of space. Areas of study include the history and art of design, manual drafting skills, Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), and three-dimensional drafting.

The academy gives high school students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for college and/or careers in business, entrepreneurship, and the financial services industry. Emphasis is placed upon a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial world. Brandon’s Academy of Finance was awarded NAF's highest honor in 2021 as a Distinguished Academy.

Program courses include: Business Communications Technology, Accounting Applications (H), Summer Internship, Personal Financial Planning (H), and Business Ownership (VEI). AOF students that complete the Finance Track are eligible to apply for the $20,000 William A. Gregory Foundation Scholarship.

FBLA is the co-curricular student organization for all business and technology students.

CERTIFICATIONS - Students have the opportunity to attain industry certification in Entrepreneurship & Small Business, CIW Social Media Strategist, and Intuit Quickbooks.

Hillsborough County Public Schools is excited to offer a Montessori Academy for the first time ever at Essrig Elementary School. Montessori is an education philosophy and practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, with a goal of nurturing each child's natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect.

Here are some unique program elements that will be in each of our Montessori classrooms:

• Newly renovated spaces to enhance the hands-on learning
• Specially designed learning materials
• Two teachers (one primary, one assistant) specifically trained in the Montessori method of teaching
• Mixed age groups (3-, 4-, and 5-year olds)
• Self-directed education

Lomax Elementary Magnet’s Gifted and Talent Development Academy builds skills in critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration and character. Through our “Design Mindset” theme, we provide our students with a process of action when faced with challenges in today’s world—giving our students the tools to become independent problem solvers.

Lomax School initially opened in 1907 as a grammar school to serve students in Northeast Tampa. During its early years, the school was directly connected to the Gilchrist Institute, originally a private school affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. To reflect its origins and association, it was named in honor of Thomas Lomax, then Bishop of the AME Zion Church.

For more than a century, Lomax has served its community as an elementary school, sixth grade center, and high school as part of Hillsborough County Public Schools. In 2002, Lomax became a Magnet school for students in grades kindergarten through fifth. The cornerstones of the magnet theme are: Enrichment, Electives, Exploration, and Expeditions, “The Four E’s." The school colors are purple and gold and the school mascot is the Florida Panther.

The Center for Gifted Studies is a program for first through fifth grade students located within Boyette Springs Elementary School. The Center is designed for identified gifted students who seek a full-time gifted program offering advanced level learning experiences and opportunities for talent development.

The Center for Gifted Studies offers a high quality and distinctive program specifically for students who meet Florida’s Gifted eligibility requirement. The Center utilizes the research-supported Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) approach whose goals are developing talents, providing a broad range of enrichment experiences, and providing advanced learning for children based upon interests. The approach emphasizes engagement and the use of enjoyable and challenging learning experiences and results in the development of motivation, creativity, advanced thinking skills and collaboration.

A student must meet one of the criteria listed below for this application to be processed.

1. My child is currently enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS) and is classified as Gifted in Florida and has a current Florida Gifted Educational Plan (EP) or a current Florida Individual Education Plan (IEP) that includes Gifted Services.
   
   
2. My child is currently in a private school, home schooled, or resides out of county and is classified as Gifted in Florida and has a current Florida Gifted Educational Plan (EP) or a current Florida Individual Education Plan (IEP) that includes Gifted Services.
   A copy of the EP must be submitted to complete this application.
   
   
3. My child has a qualifying score on an individually administered standardized test of intelligence (IQ test).
   A copy of the formal evaluation report from the licensed psychologist must be submitted along with the application.
   
   
4. My child is transferring from another state and is classified as Gifted in their home state AND has an Educational Plan (EP) / Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Or Official Documents/Records that give evidence that student received Gifted services from the previous state/district. A copy of the Official Documents/Records must be submitted to complete the application.

Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet School of World Studies and Technology was built in 1906 by volunteers from the surrounding neighborhood and was originally named Michigan Avenue Grammar School. The school now serves a diverse population of 310 students in grades K-5. Although the school building is over 100 years old, it strives to provide the latest technology to its students and has maintained its status as a front runner in educational innovation since becoming a magnet school.

At Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet School teachers use a variety of instructional technology to infuse our authentic World Studies theme to create an environment that fosters the highest levels of social, emotional, and intellectual development. To support the World Studies theme, each grade level focuses on a different continent of study throughout the school year. The magnet program creates a community of global learners who embrace cultural diversity and make real world connections to their learning – while acquiring a unique global perspective!

The school’s Seven Wonders: Leadership, Innovation, Economics, Environment, Wellness, Communication and Culture are a platform which allows students to build relationships and community, thereby increasing tolerance and empathy. Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet School offers a multitude of opportunities for students to grow holistically in anticipation of students becoming future leaders in our world.

Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy is a technology rich K-8 site where inquiry and critical thinking skills are part of the daily routines within the STEM Magnet Program. Our school also has an International Studies focus as instruction engages our students to reach their highest potential as knowledgeable, caring, and collaborative thinkers.

Located in the heart of Downtown Tampa, Rampello K-8 is an AVID National Demonstration School, the first in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Students and faculty take advantage of their unique location by taking experiential learning and walking field trips through downtown while enjoying business partnerships.

Educators use school-wide AVID instructional strategies, serving as a center of teaching and learning while demonstrating an ongoing pursuit of excellence. AVID strategies ensure students are ready for college, striving for high academic performance. Students can also participate in electives such as band, jazz, orchestra, steel drums, Art, Spanish, and Creative Writing.

Dowdell’s Environmental Studies program has been well established in the Magnet Community for years with an Animal Sciences program. These programs provide an interdisciplinary, learner-centered approach to engaging students in their learning as never before. Classrooms across the campus will infuse their learning with Environmental Studies and Animal Sciences while also engaging students through Dowdell’s unique and engaging electives, clubs and after school programs.

• Unique electives found in Dowdell Middle Magnet’s Program are:

  • High school credit courses in areas such as Agriculture and Agriculture Communication and Marketing
  • Outdoor Education Areas where students gain valuable hands-on experience
  • Environmental projects and research on campus
  • Animal Sciences career awareness (such as in Veterinary Science) with partners from around Tampa Bay

  
  

  
  

This program provides students with a rigorous, stimulating sequence of courses in animal medicine. Courses include: animal anatomy and physiology, zoology, breed identification, diagnostic testing, genetics, disease and parasite treatment, surgical preparation, pharmacy, breeding, and grooming. Students will acquire real-world experience by working with animals in the school’s land lab and through clinical rotations at offsite veterinary clinics, the Florida Aquarium, Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, and Bakas Equestrian Center.

Fire Sciences prepares students for careers as firefighters upon completion of state and national exams. This four-credit program prepares student to provide initial care to sick or injured people as part of an organized medical response team.

In addition to Fire Science, the Emergency Medical Responder Program prepares individuals to provide initial care to sick or injured persons as ambulance drivers and attendants.

Students applying for CTE Attractor programs at both the middle and high school level must meet proficiency in either Math or Reading on standardized test scores to be considered for an offer.

This cutting-edge school will welcome 9th grade students district-wide for 2022-2023. Grade levels will be added in subsequent years. Over the next five to 10 years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects faster-than-average employment growth in the building and construction industry. This new Magnet school will meet that need as it partners with local industry experts to prepare students for college and/or career and the high-paying jobs in this industry right after graduation.

Programs of study of industry certifications will focus on areas including:

• Plumbing
• Construction
• Electricity
• Automotive
• HVAC

The Academy of Finance equips students with the knowledge to excel in the financial marketplace. The program is a member of the National Academy Foundation, which offers students a curriculum in financial markets, banking, investments and financial planning.

Students participating in this program will have the opportunity to obtain a paid summer internship, work in the student-led Suncoast Federal Credit Union branch, participate in job shadowing field trips and compete in DECA events.

Students applying for CTE Attractor programs at both the middle and high school level must meet proficiency in either Math or Reading on standardized test scores to be considered for an offer.

The Maritime and Marine Environmental Science Academy provides and in-depth study in oceanography, marine biology, admiralty law, port and shipping operations, while equipping students with college ready, professional skills needed to excel. Students benefit from honors level curricula, paid internships for on-the-job training, job shadow opportunities, theme focused field trips and have guest speakers, participation in professional clubs, and community service opportunities.

The Law & Criminal Justice Leadership Academy at Jefferson High School provides an opportunity for students to choose a Law or Criminal Justice focus within their academy. Students will have an opportunity to study constitutional law, court procedures, crime scene investigation, forensic science, international law, criminal law, and the techniques involved in fingerprinting and photographing for evidence collection, based on their chosen academy track.

Students are also exposed to a wide variety of legal expertise through guest speakers such as local, state, and federal judges, DEA agents, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys. Students also participate in various curriculum-oriented field trips.

The Culinary Arts Leadership Academy equips students with college ready, professional skills needed to excel in life. Students move through the curriculum from the most basic level to the most advanced level with daily application of their acquired culinary skills.

Students can earn the National Pro Start Certificate of Achievement, enabling students to learn the art of cooking and restaurant management. Students also can earn the Serve Safe Food Protection Manager. Both meet industry standards and articulate for college credit. Bon Appétit!

Hillsborough Virtual K-12 Full‐Time program is a public school option that offers students the opportunity to learn from home from teachers in our district. As with other public schools, students are required to participate in all state and district mandated assessments.

To learn more, visit HillsboroughSchools.org/HVK12.