School Options are schools and programs that offer families the opportunity for choice in their child's educations setting. Through a variety of offerings, parents may exercise preference in applying for placement in distinctive, diverse, and engaging theme-based learning environments specifically designed to nurture and enhance students' aptitudes, interests, and talents.
If you are interested in exploring your magnet options and participating in the lottery application process for the next school year, here are some helpful websites for you to check out:
CMS School Options Guide
*New CMS School Choices Website*
Another great way to get information about the different school options in CMS is to attend Open Houses. Each Themed/Magnet School has several open house dates already scheduled. Click here to view the Schools and Dates.
CMS Magnet Program Contact Information:
Smith Family Center
1600 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
Website: Magnet Programs Home
Phone: 980-343-5030
Fax: 980-343-5469
Email: Magnet Programs
Key Dates 2017-18 School Year *Updated to reflect the dates listed on the CMS page
Online Lottery Application
More questions about the Magnet Program and Lottery?? Check out: Magnet Program Homepage
Any other questions about Middle School Registration contact Mrs. Isamat: ~Contact Me
Office of Student Placement: Student Placement Webpage
Smith Family Center, Building E
1600 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
980.343.5335 / 980.343.5661 fax
Email Student Placement
If you are interested in exploring your magnet options and participating in the lottery application process for the next school year, here are some helpful websites for you to check out:
CMS School Options Guide
*New CMS School Choices Website*
Another great way to get information about the different school options in CMS is to attend Open Houses. Each Themed/Magnet School has several open house dates already scheduled. Click here to view the Schools and Dates.
CMS Magnet Program Contact Information:
Smith Family Center
1600 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
Website: Magnet Programs Home
Phone: 980-343-5030
Fax: 980-343-5469
Email: Magnet Programs
Key Dates 2017-18 School Year *Updated to reflect the dates listed on the CMS page
- New students may begin enrolling for the 2017-18 school year: Novemember 1, 2016
- Last day for new students to enroll and be eligible for the Phase 1 Options Lottery: January 24, 2017
- Student Assignment Notification letters begin arriving in homes: early January 2017
- Application period for the Phase 1 Options lottery: January 6, 2017- February 14, 2017
- Lottery notification letters for Phase 1 Options lottery arrive in homes: early March 2017
- Request for Reassignment period for Phase 1 Options Lottery: January 6, 2017- March 24, 2017
- New student enrollment period for Phase 2 Options lottery: January 25, 2017- March 15, 2017
- Student Assignment Notification letters for Phase 2 Options lottery begin arriving in homes: early March 2017
- Application period for Phase 2 Options lottery: March 1, 2017-March 29, 2017 at 10pm
- Request for Transfer period for current CMS students and students who future enrolled by January 24, 2017: January 6, 2017- July 13, 2017
- Request for Transfer period for students who future enrolled after January 24, 2017: March 1, 2017- July 13, 2017
- Request for Reassignment Period for Phase 2 Options lottery: April 6, 2017- June 2, 2017 (Once families receive their Student Assignment Notification letters, they may go online to submit a Request for Reassignment/Transfer)
- Lottery notification letters for Phase 2 Options lottery arrive in homes: mid April 2017
- New student enrollment period for the Opportunity Options Lottery: March 16, 2017 – May 12, 2017. (Student Placement will enter these enrollments between April 5, 2017 – May 19, 2017)
- Student Assignment Notification letters for Opportunity Options Lottery begin arriving in homes: mid April 2017
- Application period for Opportunity Options Lottery: April 19, 2017 – June 6, 2017 at 10:00pm
- Request for Transfer period for current CMS students and students who future enrolled by May 12, 2017: April 19, 2017- July 13, 2017
- Request for Reassignment Period for the Opportunity Options Lottery: June 19, 2017 – July 13, 2017 (Once families receive their Student Assignment Notification letters, they may go online to submit a Request for Reassignment)
- Lottery notification letters for the Opportunity Options Lottery arrive in homes: late June 2017
- New students must enroll at their home school after May 12, 2017. If families wish to be considered for placement in a school other than the home school, they must submit a request for reassignment within 10 days of enrolling.
Online Lottery Application
More questions about the Magnet Program and Lottery?? Check out: Magnet Program Homepage
Any other questions about Middle School Registration contact Mrs. Isamat: ~Contact Me
Office of Student Placement: Student Placement Webpage
Smith Family Center, Building E
1600 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
980.343.5335 / 980.343.5661 fax
Email Student Placement