Students who want to participate in a specialized program during the 2019-2020 school year should apply for enrollment starting Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Full-day magnet programs and half-day programs of choice empower students to explore their interests and gain knowledge and skills needed for their future careers. Options include: 

• Careers in Education (grades 10-12)
• Vancouver Flex Academy (grades 9-12)
• Welding/Fabrication Technology (grades 10-12)
• Culinary Arts (grades 10-12)
• International Baccalaureate (grades 9-12)
• Medical Arts (grades 9-12)
• Vancouver iTech Preparatory (grades 6-12)
• Fort Vancouver Center for International Studies (grades 9-12, no application required)
• Architecture, Construction and Environmental Services (Bay ACES) (grades 9-12)
• Science, Math and Technology Magnet (Skyview SMTM) (grades 9-12)
• Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (grades 6-12)

Students currently in fifth through 11th grades should apply for all programs that match their interests. Applications should be submitted at https://vancouver.schoolmint.net. 

Parents and prospective students can learn more about the programs by attending open houses or contacting a program coordinator. They also can attend a fair on Tuesday, Jan. 8, to speak with program coordinators and get help applying for programs. The fair will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Roosevelt Elementary School gym at 2921 Falk Rd.

Visit https://vansd.org/choices for program descriptions, open house dates and application deadlines.