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The MPS Magnet office will offer a second opportunity for students to apply for available seats in the following grades/schools:
Baldwin Arts Magnet - grades 7-8
Baldwin Academic Magnet - grades 7-8
Carr Academic Magnet - grades 6-8
BTW Arts Magnet - grades 9-12
LAMP - grades 9-10
Baldwin Arts Magnet and Baldwin Academic 6th grade is waitlist only at this time.
Anyone interested in applying for these grade levels at these schools would need to apply online at https://magnet.mps.k12.al.us/login.
*Existing magnet students and students who have completed the first or second 2023-2024 application cycle and have accepted an offered a seat will not be eligible to apply.*
The requirements for the available seats include:
Baldwin Arts Magnet - minimum unweighted GPA of 2.75 and an audition in two arts
Carr Academic Magnet - minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5
BTW Arts Magnet - minimum unweighted GPA of 2.75 and an arts audition
LAMP - minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
*Grade 10 applicants must have completed Algebra I, Geometry, Honors Level Biology, Honors Level English, and one foreign language
Please watch our application training video for more information and guidance in the application process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at magnet@mps.k12.al.us.
APPLICATION DATES
Application Window
June 20-30, 2023
Receipt of Transcripts
July 14, 2023
Performance Assessment Dates
To be set by school on as-needed basis
Magnet Lottery Run Date
July 17, 2023
Transcript Request Form for Non-MPS students (this is also provided at the completion of your application)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gnNTD29-WypdUhpLm01b9jZFf9_QiTKw/view?usp=share_link
Any questions, comments, or concerns can be submitted via email to magnet@mps.k12.al.us. Responses may take up to 48 hours.