Partial Magnet FAQs

• What is a partial magnet school?

–    A partial magnet school is a school that has a focus/ theme and a defined attendance zone. 

–    In addition, a specific number of seats are allocated to students who live outside the attendance zone

• Will my child still have bus transportation?

–    If you live in our attendance zone, bus transportation will be provided

–    Bus transportation will not be provided for magnet students

• How will it be determined who gets to come to JBE?

–    First priority: JBE attendance zone

–    Second priority: Our constituent district (Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan’s Island)

–    Third priority: Students from other constituent districts (Charleston County)