Lansdowne High School Magnet Programs
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Academy of Arts and Communications
- Visual Arts
- Instrumental Music
- Vocal Music
- Dance
- Theater
- Mass Communications
Academy of Health and Human Services
- Teacher Academy of Maryland
- ProStart/Food Science
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Army JROTC
Academy of Science
- Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Biomedical Science
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Those Baltimore County resident students currently grade 8 or 9 who are NOT zoned for Lansdowne High School may apply to any of the three academies. Students who are zoned to attend Lansdowne High School do not need to apply and can opt to participate in magnet courses when registering. See which high school you are zoned for by visiting
Baltimore County Public Schools (arcgis.com).
Important Events:
Application Information Meetings
- September 19 @ Milford Mill Academy (6 - 7 p.m.)
- September 27 @ Kenwood High (6 - 7 p.m.)
BCPS Magnet EXPO!
- September 30 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Delta Hotel Hunt Valley
Lansdowne HS Magnet Showcase
Will transportation to and from Lansdowne High School be provided?
Students accepted into a Lansdowne High School magnet program and are zoned for a Western Baltimore County public high school (Milford, Pikesville, Randallstown, New town, Owings Mills, Franklin, Western Tech, Woodlawn, and Catonsville) can take a magnet school bus from their zoned high school to Lansdowne High School and back each day. Transportation to and from their zoned high school is not provided. Students zoned for the other Baltimore County public high schools must provide their own transportation to and from Lansdowne High school.
Assessments
Assessments for the Academy of Arts and Communications will take place on December 12, 2023, 5-7 p.m. Assessments for the Academy of Health and Human Services and the Academy of Science will take place on December 13, 2023, 5-7 p.m. The inclement weather dates for these assessments are December 19 and 20, 2023, 5-7p.m.
Applicants must submit their magnet application by November 3, 2023, 1 p.m. and schedule their assessment appointment through the Magnet Online Application System by November 8, 2023. Assessment information can be found on the BCPS Magnet Programs website:
https://dci.bcps.org/department/educational_options/educational_opportunities/magnet_programs
Still have questions???
Email your questions to Mrs. Lindsey Backes, Magnet Coordinator, at [email protected]