Austin ISD has several advanced academic magnet programs available to students at the secondary level. The Kealing Magnet at Kealing Middle High concentrates on math, science, and liberal arts. The Humanities and Law Magnet for International Studies at Fulmore Middle School has been in existence since the 2001-2002 school year. At the high school level, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) at LBJ High School offers students a choice of enriched academic programs.

Admission to magnet programs is selective and by application. Each program has its own admission application form and deadlines. Some common factors in admission include previous report card grades, nationallv-normed standardized test results, an essay or letter, and teacher recommendations. Please contact the specific program for complete information and an application.

Students who are successful in magnet programs are committed to:

• a fast paced and challenging academic program
• an intensive, high energy day
• learning to budget time and activities
• cooperation and challenge from peers.

The magnet programs offer students advanced academic studies in an environment built on collegial relationships, individual growth, and intellectual rigor. Emphasis is placed on independent research, group collaboration, presentation of new learning, and the development of original designs and solutions. Computers are used as tools to access, process and generate ideas, and students have the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, authors, doctors, and other professionals. Internships, field-based experiences, and laboratory studies also are an integral component of the magnet experience. Students receive transportation to the magnet program that they attend. Students are picked up at the nearest school to their home and taken to the magnet program. Students can participate in all UIL sponsored activities, athletics, clubs, band, orchestra, and other extra-curricular activities. For further information, contact the Magnet Program Director(s) at:

Kealing Magnet Office
Kealing Middle School
1607 Pennsylvania Avenue
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3180
www.austinisd.org/kealing/
Interim Principal: Linda Redler
Director: Mary Ramberg

Fulmore Magnet Office
Fulmore Middle School
201 East Mary
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 841-4916
www.austinisd.org/fulmore/
Principal: Lucio Calzado, Jr.
Director: Mary Ann Wilkinson, Ph.D.

LASA Magnet Office
LBJ High School
7309 Lazy Creek Drive
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 414-2589
www.austinisd.org/lasa/
Principal: Patrick Patterson
Director: Rene Sanchez (Interim)