Admission to FCPS magnet schools or gifted & talented programs is by application only. The application window is Sept. 1-Oct. 15 for the following school year.

• Magnet schools 
• Gifted and talented programs
• Family Information Night (The 2010 schedule will be posted in August.) 
• Online application (This link will be re-activated next Sept. 1.)

Call (859) 381-4741 for assistance.

Three academic programs offer specialized education in their high schools. Their requirements and deadlines vary; please refer to the individual Web pages for details and contact numbers.

• Special academic programs