Magnet Schools (Draft)

Cerritos Elementary School

All tours are held in-person at the school site.

 Sign up for a Tour | For additional information, please contact the school site (818) 244-7207

• Monday, November 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
• Thursday, January 28, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.
• Friday, February 5, 2027 at 9:00 a.m.
• Monday, February 22, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 10, 2027 at 9:00 a.m.
• Monday, April 12, 2027 at 9:00 a.m.

Thomas Edison Elementary School

All tours are held in-person at the school site. For questions, please contact the school site (818) 241-1807

Click here to sign up for a tour | All tours start at 9:00 a.m. 

• Thursday, October 8, 2026
• Friday, October 16, 2026
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Friday, November 13, 2026
• Tuesday, November 17, 2026
• Friday, December 4, 2026
• Friday, December 18, 2026
• Friday, January 15, 2027
• Thursday, January 28, 2027
• Thursday, February 11, 2027
• Thursday, March 18, 2027
• Friday, April 16, 2027

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted. For questions, please contact the school site (818) 241-1809

Click here to sign up for a tour 

• Tuesday, October 14, 2025
• Tuesday, October 21, 2025
• Friday, October 24, 2025
• Wednesday, November 5, 2025
• Friday, November 7, 2025
• Friday, November 14, 2025 (Virtual)
• Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Wednesday, December 3, 2025
• Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (Virtual)
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (Virtual)
• Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (Virtual)
• Friday, January 23, 2026
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026

All tours are held in-person at the school site unless otherwise noted. For questions, please contact the school site (818) 244-2113

Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School  

Click here to sign up for a tour | All tours start at 8:15 a.m. 

In Person

• Tuesday, October 6, 2026 
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026 
• Tuesday, November 10, 2026 
• Tuesday, December 1, 2026 
• Tuesday, December 8, 2026 
• Tuesday, January 12, 2027 
• Tuesday, January 19, 2027 
• Tuesday, February 2, 2027 
• Tuesday, April 13, 2027 
• Tuesday, May 18, 2027

Virtual

• Monday, November 16, 2026 
• Monday, February 22, 2027 
• Monday, March 8, 2027 
• Monday, April 19, 2027

Roosevelt Middle School STEAM Academy

Email Janet Ovanessian to schedule a tour or contact the school site at (818) 242-6845

What are GUSD elementary magnet schools?
Magnet schools offer theme-based programs in academically rich and culturally diverse learning environments.

Who can apply?
Students eligible for enrollment in GUSD may apply. Students living outside GUSD may also apply but must provide a release from their district and an inter-district permit if selected.

Do current magnet students need to reapply?
No. Students already enrolled in a magnet school do not need to reapply to remain in the program.

Do siblings or GUSD residents receive priority?
Yes. Siblings of current students may receive priority, and in-district applicants are prioritized over out-of-district applicants.

Do I need to attend a school tour?
Tours are strongly encouraged. If selected for a school you did not tour, you may be asked to complete a tour before enrollment is finalized.

How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted online during the application window. Only eligible applications submitted by the deadline are included in the lottery.

What happens after I apply?
Eligible applicants are entered into a random lottery. Families are notified after the lottery, and accepted students must complete the enrollment packet within three weeks.

What if I miss the deadline or do not complete enrollment?
Late applications are not included in the lottery. If the enrollment packet is not completed within three weeks, the offer is forfeited and the spot is offered to the next student on the waiting list.

How long does the waiting list stay active?
Waiting lists remain active through September 30.

Is transportation provided?
No. Transportation is not provided to GUSD schools.

What if my child is not accepted?
You can use the GUSD Street Finder to determine your child’s home school.

What if my family moves outside GUSD after enrollment?
Students not enrolled in a FLAG dual immersion program must reapply, and readmission depends on space availability.

Do I need to apply for 7th grade through this application? 

• Student is a current Roosevelt Student - NO
• Student lives in the Roosevelt attendance area - NO
• Student attends an elementary school that feeds into Roosevelt - this includes Cerritos and Edison Tech Magnet students- NO
• Student is currently enrolled at Muir or Franklin in Dual Language Immersion Spanish program - NO
• Student is currently enrolled at Franklin in the Dual Language Immersion German program- NO
• Student lives outside of the Roosevelt attendance area (including students who live outside district boundaries)* - YES
• Student is currently enrolled at Edison in the Dual Language Immersion Spanish program - YES
• Student would like to be assessed to join the Dual Language Immersion German or Spanish programs at Roosevelt as a 7th grader (and is not currently enrolled in the elementary programs) - YES

*Students who live outside of the Glendale Unified School District can also apply and will need to obtain an interdistrict permit if selected through the lottery*

What GPA is required?
Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, or a C average, in middle school core subjects.

Are 8th grade grades considered?
Yes. Final 8th grade grades are reviewed.

Do students with higher GPAs have an advantage?
No. All eligible students have an equal chance in the lottery.

What math is required?
Students must be eligible to take Integrated Math I or higher by the end of 8th grade.

Do attendance and behavior matter?
Yes. Students must meet requirements for behavior, attendance, and grades to remain eligible.

Are standardized test scores required?
Private school applicants must provide test results if their school administers them.

Can students without traditional grades apply?
No. Students must provide transcripts showing grades in core subjects.

Can students apply if earlier grades were below 2.0?
No. Eligibility is based on official 7th and 8th grade transcripts.

Can students living outside the U.S. apply?
Only if the student is living with a parent or guardian at the time of the lottery and can provide transcripts and test scores.

Can students outside GUSD apply to Clark?
No. Clark only accepts applications from GUSD residents.

Can GUSD residents attending private or non-GUSD schools apply?
Yes, as long as they live within GUSD boundaries.

How do we prove residency?
Families must provide two current utility bills in the name of a parent or guardian.

What if we only have one bill or no utility bills?
Families may provide additional supporting documents, such as a lease, deed, or other bills, depending on the situation.

Can families apply if they are moving to Glendale later?
No. Residency documents must be provided by the application deadline.

Can we use a relative’s or another property’s address?
No. The application must use the student’s true residence. Using another address is considered fraudulent unless the relative is the student’s legal guardian.

Can families in escrow apply?
Yes. Escrow documents may be accepted initially, but required utility bills must be provided once the purchase is complete.