• Application Process

Eligibility Requirements

  • We are excited you are interested in our Academy of Criminal Justice!

    The eligibility requirements for our program are as follows:

    • No major referrals
    • Maximum 10 unexcused absences
    • 2.5 GPA (unweighted)
    • Be self-motivated, with a high interest in the criminal justice field
    • Possess exemplary self-discipline
    • Obtain parental consent and support
    • Live in the Alachua County School District 

    The Selection Process consists of:

    • Apply online to the Academy of Criminal Justice (CJ)
    • You may apply to up to three (3) magnet programs in total, which may be a combination of CTE and Academic programs (Ranking of programs very important)
    • Make a commitment to participate in the complete program of studies

     

    Magnet Application Information

    If you have program specific questions, please contact us at the school.  For general questions, please contact the district magnet office by emailing alachuamagnets@gm.sbac.edu or by calling 352-955-7121.

    Visit https://www.sbac.edu/magnets for more information.

     
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Transportation

  • School buses are assigned to transport students to and from magnet programs. Because of the ongoing shortage of bus drivers and the negative impact on bus schedules and school attendance, the District is making changes to its transportation system. The goals of the changes are to significantly reduce late and non-arriving buses, increase on-time arrivals and departures, and use public funds more effectively. The District will continue to provide busing for students attending magnet programs, unless they attend a magnet at their zoned school and live less than two miles from that school; however, beginning January 16, 2024, revised ‘hub’ stops will take effect for magnet students who ride a bus. These changes may require students to travel further from home to get to their hub stop, but should also limit their time on the bus. The list of new hub stops by school is available on the ACPS Transportation website. Just select your child's magnet school from the drop-down menu.  Please note that some schools that share buses are grouped together.

    We ask that you consider the transportation situation as you complete a magnet program application. Please use this form to request transportation: Magnet Transportation Request.  

    *Special consideration will be given to the transportation of students at the Professional Academies Magnet (PAM) @ Loften High School, which is entirely a school of choice and has no attendance zone.

Magnet Application Timeline

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    Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year

     

    • Application Opens: January 14, 2025, by 10:00 am
      • An online Application is available via a link at www.sbac.edu/magnet

     

    • Application Closed: February 11, 2025, at 4:00 pm
      • Make sure to have your application submitted before 4:00 pm

     

    • Offer Emails Sent: on or before March 25, 2025
      • Make sure to check your email (often) for offer letters

     

    • One Week after Notifications: Commitments
      • Be sure to log into the system and accept your seat

    For more information, please visit www.sbac.edu/magnet or send an email with questions to alachuamagnets (@gm.sbac.edu)

ACPS Magnet 2025-26 Parent Presentation

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District Discrimination Policy

  • The District prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employmet, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetic information (and other protected classes included in the District's nondiscrimination policies.