Choices

Programs of choice and magnet programs

VPS en Español Especial – Programas de Elección

En esta edición especial de VPS en Español, escuche a los estudiantes y al personal sobre los programas magnet disponibles para los estudiantes.

Magnet programs and programs of choice provide options for students in sixth through 12th grades. What is your interest at school? The arts? Science? Using computers? Working with your hands? Magnets and programs of choice are designed to help you discover your unique gifts and unleash your potential.

Magnet programs feature a unique theme as a focus for teaching the curriculum across all content areas. These full-day programs offer special opportunities not readily available in all schools and help motivate students to learn within an area of aptitude, talent and interest. Magnet programs draw students from all schools in the district, and from outside the district on a space-available basis.

VPS’ magnet programs include:

Programs of choice are pathways for students planning a career within a specialized field of study. These half- or partial-day environments provide a concentrated focus in a particular area. Students spend part of the school day in their program of choice and the other part of their day at their main school.

VPS’ programs of choice include:

Enrollment in magnet programs and programs of choice is free, but students must apply for admission, with the exception of the Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies. Each program has a unique deadline and requirements. Please refer to the individual program page to learn more.

Applications for all programs should be submitted via the online application system during the application period (which typically begins in mid-January). Some programs also require letters of recommendation. Students may apply for more than one program. If the deadline to apply has passed, please inquire about availability by contacting the relevant coordinator.

Students who live within Vancouver Public Schools’ boundaries will be given priority over students from other districts.

Parents and prospective students are invited to attend an open house during application season or contact the school at which the program is located.

Please note: Information about the application and enrollment process for Ruth Bader Ginsberg Elementary School and Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School (VITA) will be available in early Spring 2023.

Transportation is provided for students who live within Vancouver Public Schools’ boundaries.

All Flex, iTech and VSAA students

IB and SMT

Careers in Education, Culinary Arts, Medical Arts, Advanced Manufacturing and Construction Trades

Getting there

 Bused from home bus stop to neighborhood high school and then to magnet program. Bused from home bus stop to neighborhood high school and then to magnet program. Bused from home bus stop to neighborhood high school and then to Fort Vancouver High School for periods 1-3.

Getting home

 Bused from magnet schools to home bus stops.

 Bused from program to neighborhood high school. Responsible to get home on own. Bused from Fort Vancouver to neighborhood high school for periods 4-6, and then can take bus to home bus stop.

Contact

For more information, see the individual program pages listed below or talk to the magnet program coordinator or a school counselor.

Open house events

2023 Secondary magnet programs and programs of choice open house dates

Fechas en 2023 para Sesiones Informativas y Visita Pública de Programas Especialización “Magnet” de Secundaria y Preparatoria

Даты проведения Дней открытых дверей и информационных вечеров, посвящённых «магнитным» программам в средних и старших школах, 2023 год

Secondary choices flier

2022-23 Secondary programs of choice flier (PDF)

Информация о программах по выбору в средних и старших школах (PDF)

Programas Optativos en la Secundaria y Preparatoria (PDF)

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“One of the things that the district does very well is meet the needs of individual students through the programs of choice.”

— Michelle Giovannozzi, director of the Center for Executive and Professional Education at Portland State University

“A significant portion of my success I attribute to Vancouver Public Schools. I am lucky to have been a part of such an outstanding school district with a wide variety of programs available to its students.”

— Dr. Veronica Henson (Columbia River High School ’08; associate degree, Clark College ’08; bachelor’s degree, Western Washington University ’10; doctorate in audiology, Washington University in St. Louis ’14)

“Vancouver Public Schools continues to work upstream in the field of education. A commitment to creating innovative solutions at every level of the organization has produced world-class programs and opportunities for students.”

— Sharon Pesut, community member and Partners in Careers executive director

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