WS/FCS is committed to providing all students with high-quality and engaging school choice options in every zip code to graduate with interpersonal, academic, and workforce skills to compete globally and contribute to society. Students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County have opportunities unlike any other system in North Carolina. WS/FCS choice options serve every kind of student. Families may choose from their residential, zone, or magnet schools.
Choice and Magnet Schools
Mission
Differences Between Magnet and Choice Schools
Magnet Schools: offer diverse and inclusive educational opportunities for grades K-12 through specialized programs in the arts, stem/steam, international baccalaureate, dual immersion, and career pathways.
Choice schools: allow parents to choose from their residential schools, another school inside their zone, or a magnet school.
At every school, students are led by teachers and staff members dedicated to helping them grow as students and people.
Kindergarten ONLY Choice and Magnet Application begin on: 03/17/2025-04/17/2025
Employee and Out of County Applications begin on: 04/01/2025-08/01/2025
Releases To Other Counties begin on: 04/01/2025-08/01/2025
Apply by clicking on the Apply Now to login or create your Scribbles Account.
To say up to date with the 2025-2026 WS/FCS Choice and Magnet Schools application period, visit our Timeline link for complete details.
Visit our Choice and Magnet Programs page for more information on all the available programs that WS/FCS has to offer your student.
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