Admissions

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Magellan Admissions Overview

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Applying to Magellan

Magellan accepts applicants on a rolling basis. We review applications year-round and may offer admission for the current school year if space is available. Applications for the upcoming school year open July 1. Decisions are released in March.

Below you will find information on the application process depending on the grade of entry.

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PP3, PP4 and Kindergarten

1. Complete Application
2. Teacher Questionnaire
3. Parent Questionnaire
4. Conversation Skills Video - PP3, PP4 and Kinder will have different video requirements. Click here to review required videos by grade level.
5. ** Zoom Family Meeting - Zoom meeting must have at least one parent/guardian and student present on call.

** Steps 1-4 must be submitted prior to scheduled Zoom.
*** Occasionally, we’ll invite students to join us for a half-day visit. This allows us to connect with them in person and ensure that the transition will be smooth based on items we’ve reviewed on their checklist.

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1st - 5th Grade

1. Complete Application
2. Teacher Recommendation
3. School Records - A downloadable copy of our record release form can be found on you application checklist. Records must come from sending school, Magellan will not accept records from parents.
4. Standardized Test Scores - Acceptable test include ISEE, MAP or STAAR
5. ** Student Visit and Assessment - Student(s) will visit from 9 am to 12:30pm and see what a day in the life of a Navigator is like. Then will meet with our PYP coordinator and have skills like reading, math and writing assessed.

** Steps 1-4 must be submitted prior to scheduled Visit.

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6th - 8th Grade

1. Complete Application
2. Two Teacher Recommendations - One must be from a Math teacher and the other from a language teacher (English or Spanish). The teachers must have taught your student within the last two years.
3. School Records -A downloadable copy of our record release form can be found on your application checklist. Records must come from their school, Magellan will not accept records from parents.
4. Standardized Test Scores - Acceptable tests include MAP, ISEE or SSAT.
5. Student Visit and Interview - Student(s) will visit from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm to experience a day in the life of a Navigator. They will also meet with our Head of Secondary School for a short interview.

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9th - 11th Grade

1. Complete Application
2. School Records - A downloadable copy of our record release form can be found on you application checklist. Records must come from sending school, Magellan will not accept records from parents.
3. Teacher Recommendation - Math or Science
4. Teacher Recommendation - History or English
5. Test Scores - Required test include one of the following: ISEE, SSAT, ACT or PSAT.
6. Student Visit and Interview - Student(s) will visit from 9 am to 12:30pm and see what a day in the life of a Navigator is like. Then will meet with our head of secondary school for a short interview.