Parkview Admission Information

Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School is gem of an institution with a rich communal history. Our magnet program provides students with a unique and enriching experience with concentrations in the following areas: Science (Robotics/Engineering, Mental & Behavioral Health, and Sports & Physiology), Dance, Band, Orchestra, Visual Arts, Vocal Music (Choir), and Theatre/Film (Drama).

Students choose a magnet area to work toward a diploma-seal through their high school career and still have a wide array of electives, Advanced Placement (AP) and concurrent courses available to explore a variety of interests!

1. LRSD SchoolMint Application

Families must complete the LRSD application located at: https://joinlrsd.schoolmint.com/login

Students/Families may choose UP TO TWO Magnet Areas to apply and audition for.

Auditions will only be available for the magnet areas of which you apply within Schoolmint.

Ex: Science/Visual Arts or Dance/Vocal or Music Band/Drama


2. Parkview Audition

Magnet School Status

Parkview is a Magnet School. This means that the institution does not have a "zoned-area" from which students are assigned. Each student must complete a successful audition process to be eligible for entrance.

STUDENTS ARE NOT ASSIGNED TO PARKVIEW BASED ON FAMILY RESIDENCE/ZIP-CODE.

LIMITED CAPACITY!

Every grade-level and magnet area at Parkview has limited availability for acceptance seating.

EARLY APPLICATIONS/AUDITIONS ARE ADVISED.

The SchoolMint application portal is active during the LRSD Open Enrollment period.

However, Auditions may be scheduled at any time at the discretion of the Magnet Chair.

Scheduling an Audition

Grade Verification/Submission

Fine Arts Auditions include an in-person performance showcase while Science Auditions include documentation and an in-person interview.

ALL applicants are being asked to submit a latest report card or transcript.

Grade verifications are REQUIRED FOR SCIENCE applications and are part of the overall score as students are expected to maintain a 'C' average or higher in all math/science courses.

Grade submissions for FINE ARTS applications DO NOT affect audition scores and are used ONLY for staffing/scheduling purposes.

Grade submissions for ALL APPLICANTS can be uploaded HERE

Fine Arts Auditions

Showcase Auditions for an ARTS Magnet Area are IN-PERSON and can be scheduled through the respective departments.

Click HERE to request an audition. Respective departments will contact you with date/time arrangements.

ALL applicants are being asked to submit a latest report card or transcript. Grade submissions for FINE ARTS applications DO NOT affect audition scores and are used ONLY for staffing/scheduling purposes.

Fine Arts Magnet Department Chairs:

Band - anthony.wyrick@lrsd.org

Orchestra - devonna.whited@lrsd.org

Visual Arts - matt.teravest@lrsd.org

Theatre/Film (Drama) - spencer.sutterfield@lrsd.org

Dance - michael.tidwell@lrsd.org

Vocal Music (Choir) - mary.shollmier@lrsd.org

Science Auditions

Applications for the SCIENCE Magnet require additional documentation and an interview process. Initial steps for a complete science audition are as follows:

1.Audition Request & Student Interest Form and Interview

Click HERE to request an audition. The Science Showcase Audition consists of a Student Interest Form and an in-person interview.

Be sure to list SCIENCE as (at least one) Magnet Area of choice. You will be directed to answer a series of interest questions pertaining to Science.

The Science Department will reach out with further information / details.

2.Teacher Recommendation 

Students need a recommendation letter from both a current math and science teacher. Recommendation letters may be submitted electronically by clicking HERE, or in person at the scheduled interview.

3.Grade Verification

The Science Magnet area requires prospective students to maintain satisfactory grades of 'C' or Higher in all Math/Science courses. Interested students are required to upload the most recent copy of their report card or transcript.

Grade Verifications can be uploaded HERE​​