Index of Magnet Schools
General Alabama Public School Information
Montgomery and the River Region Area have many educational choices for families. In addition to public schools, there is an abundance of private schools and homeschooling options.
The Alabama Department of Education maintains current information on all public schools in the state of Alabama including Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore Counties. Information you should know:
Age Requirements
Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 2 are eligible for admission to public kindergarten. Children must be 6 years of age on or before September 2 to attend first grade. Kindergarten classes are provided in all public schools but are not mandatory.
Location
A Child’s school is determined by the location of the parent’s or legal guardian’s residence. Students must attend the school in the zone they are assigned with the exception of magnet schools.
Transportation
Busing is used throughout the system for any student who lives more than 2.5 miles from the school they are zoned to attend. For students attending magnet schools, transportation is provided to and from the public school the students would normally be zoned to attend. The students will then be bussed to their neighborhood, depending on residency. There is door-to-door transportation available on specially equipped buses for children with special education needs.
Registration
Parents must present an Alabama Certificate of Immunization for their child. This certificate may be obtained from a pediatrician or family doctor. A child’s birth certificate and proof of the parent’s or guardian’s address must also be presented. A social security number is required. If a student is transferring from another school, a transcript, report card or transfer notice must be presented at the time of registration.
After School Care & Extracurricular Activities
After school care is provided for a fee at most elementary schools. The program is supervised by the YMCA and is done on a contract basis with the school system.
Educational Systems
Montgomery County Schools
The Montgomery (AL) Public School System consists of all public schools in Montgomery County. There are over 32,000 students in the 36 elementary schools, 12 junior/middle schools and four traditional high schools. In addition to these schools, the system has two non-traditional programs as well as three schools designed to educate the physically and/or mentally impaired. There are nine magnet schools that concentrate on areas such as: technology, accelerated academics, international studies, science and performing arts.
This system has had more National Merit and National Achievement Scholars than all the private schools in the tri-county area and public school systems in the Autauga and Elmore counties combined.
Guided by a student-first philosophy, the mission of the MPS is to maintain schools that are safe and caring communities where teachers teach and students learn at higher levels. Below is a listing of schools and test scores:
For more information, registration and more, please visit the Montgomery County Public Schools online at www.mps.k12.al.us.
Autauga County Schools
There are 12 public schools in the Autauga County system – six elementary, one middle school, one junior high and two high schools, along with a technology center. The system also has two K-12 schools. An interesting difference in this county is the housing of the students in the downtown district. The kindergarten students are in their own building, Prattville Kindergarten.
Inherent in Autauga school system mission is the belief that “schools should be safe, happy places where children look forward to coming each day to celebrate their joy for life and learning, that all children can learn, and that teaching should be adapted to the learning styles of those being taught.”
Below is a compilation of the Autauga County School test scroes:
For more information, school calendars and more, please visit the Autauga County Public Schools online at www.autaugacountyschool.org
Elmore County Schools
Known as one of the fastest growing school systems in Alabama, there are 15 public schools in the Elmore County system – six elementary, four junior highs, four high schools and one technical school. The Elmore County Public School System consists of four school communities; Eclectic, Holtville, Millbrook, and Wetumpka. Each community has the grade composition of kindergarten through twelfth grade. The student population numbers approximately 11,000.
The philosophy of this school system is that: “Each student is seen as a unique person who possesses certain potential, needs, aspirations, and interests. As each student is different, the purpose of education is to provide appropriate experiences in school which develop maximum achievement so each individual will become a useful and productive member of society.” The Elmore County school systems is involved with the Alabama Reading Initiative and TEAM-Math. This county has installed the Smartboard learning tool in each classroom.
Below is a listing of the school test scores:
For More information about the Elmore County Public School System, please visit: www.elmoreco.com
Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet
Baldwin Magnet houses two separate magnet schools–Baldwin Arts and Baldwin Academics. Baldwin Academics is designed to provide opportunities for middle school students to pursue challenging academic work in the areas of computer technology, research experiences, foreign languages, and intensified classroom and community engagements. Baldwin Arts offers a middle school experience infused with the arts. Practicing artists provide instruction in the areas of band, strings, choral music, classical guitar, creative writing, dance, drama, piano, and visual arts.
Bear Exploration Center
Bear Elementary opened in 1957. We became a magnet school in 1996. We were previously “Bear Elementary”. We have a full time Science Lab Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Music Teacher, Artist in Residence, Counselor, Technology Teacher, Librarian, and Reading Coach. Most of our students transfer to Floyd Middle Magnet School or Baldwin after leaving us. Our school is k-5 and currently has over 500 students.
Booker T. Washington Magnet School
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, located in Montgomery, Alabama, serves grades 9-12 in the Montgomery County School District. It is rated among the best public high schools in Alabama.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet School
The mission of the Montgomery County Public School District is to ensure all schools will be safe and caring communities where teachers teach and all students learn at higher levels.
Carver Elementary & Arts Magnet School
Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet School is staffed by a principal, an assistant principal, one counselor, 28 certified classroom teachers, 8 artists and 10 specialists (two physical education teachers, one media specialist, one reading coach, one special education teacher, one special services assistant, one preschool aide, a nurse, media aide, and a parent liaison). In addition there is one itinerant professional (speech therapist) Support personnel include two secretaries, seven lunchroom workers, and three custodians.
Floyd Middle Magnet School
The mission of Floyd Middle Magnet School is to teach all students at higher levels of learning with emphasis on math, science, and technology, in a safe and caring environment. Floyd Middle Magnet School for Math, Science, and Technology opened its doors as the first middle school in the Montgomery Public School System for the 1996-1997 School year. As a magnet program, we provide a wide variety of choices to parents and experiences to students. The school as a whole has been very successful in reaching its goals.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Forest Avenue is an academically accelerated instructional program. Students work one grade level ahead in the subject areas of reading, English, spelling and math. The science and social studies areas are enriched by numerous field trips, lab experiences and site visits.
Loveless Academic Program
Formerly housed at Sidney Lanier High School and known as the Lanier Academic Motivational Program, LAMP made the move to the Henry A. Loveless Elementary School buiding in 1999 and became the Loveless Academic Magnet Program high school. The move was made possible in large part due to the contributions of the LAMPlighters, the PTSA organization of LAMP. The move to an independent school building allowed for the birth of an athletic program and the enhancement of school spirit.
MacMillan Academy
MacMillan International Academy for Humanities, Communications, and Technology offers a strong traditional curriculum with an enriched focus on international studies, humanities, technology, and communications. It is a magnet school that draws students from all over Montgomery County and students from countries around the world.
