Magnet Programs at Our School

  • stembanner If you are searching for a dynamic learning environment that promotes fun, academic excellence, cultural diversity, creativity, and student achievement, look no further because Charles R. Drew Elementary Magnet School is the place to be. Our program equips students with the necessary knowledge, information, and skills that will gear them toward success within the 21st century.

    We are a Magnet school of Math, Science, and Technology. Being a Magnet school means that we are provided with additional funds for instructional staff, clerical personnel, field trips, and materials. We utilize these funds by providing state of the art technology, fully equipped science labs, and field trips. Lab activities and field trips are aligned with our school, district, and state instructional focus and Sunshine State Standards. 

    Our Magnet transportation zone is from the Broward/Palm Beach county line, south to Commercial Boulevard. Students are accepted into grades where there are seats available. Our students are exposed to all areas of STEM Labs and specials in grades K-5

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    The Science, Mathematics, and Technology (STEM) Program is designed for the inquisitive child who is looking for an adventure in exploring, discovering, and learning. From the first day in kindergarten, children are encouraged to solve problems for themselves, through logical thinking, sorting, recognizing patterns, and recording the results of their work. Children discover mathematical and physical ideas on their own, using models they can touch and manipulate. Students have daily access to computer terminals and modern mathematics and science laboratories. Working individually and in small groups, they verify the principles studied in the classroom.


Broward County Magnet Programs

  • The Broward County Public School district is a nationally recognized leader in the quality and diversity of education we offer students. Magnet programs offer educational choices in Broward County Public Schools. Magnet programs attract students by offering unique opportunities for in-depth experiences and study in specific areas of interest. Our school offers magnet programs in specialized themes to create educational interests, celebrate cultural and ethnic diversity, and foster student achievement.

Eligibility

  • Magnet Programs are open to qualified students throughout the state of Florida. All students entering grades K-12 may apply. Students must be five years old by September 1st to enter kindergarten. All students will demonstrate good conduct. At the secondary level, academic/talent entrance criteria have been established for admission to each Magnet Program as a means of promoting student success. Learn more about the academic requirements for middle and high school students. 

    The School Board of Broward County is committed to providing settings for education that promote understanding of diversity, tolerance and fair play, so that the positive tenets of a democratic society are reinforced by what students experience in schools. In the Broward County Public Schools, diversity is broadly defined to include students of different genders, of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, of various socioeconomic circumstances, those who speak English as a second language, and those who have exceptional and special needs.

Application Information

    • Before completing a magnet application, you will need to ensure that your child has a student identification number with Broward County Public Schools. You may secure the identification number from your child's home boundary school or any public school in Broward County.
    • Faxed or incomplete applications will NOT be processed. Only one application per student will be accepted. Applications received or postmarked after February 8, 2021 will be processed at a later date pending space availability.
    • Students applying to kindergarten must be five years old by September 1st.
    • All Middle School and High School applicants must submit a copy of their most recent report card by mail, fax, or email.

    All report cards and FSA test scores can be submitted by mail, fax, or email:

    Broward County Public Schools
    Office of School Choice
    600 SE 3RD Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    Tel: 754-321-2480
    Fax: 754-321-2489
    Email: schoolchoice@browardschools.com 

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