Davis Magnet School is a K-6 science, math, and technology school serving students from throughout Newport-Mesa Unified, focused on hands-on, inquiry-based science, extensive use of math manipulatives, and the tools of technology to enhance student learning.  We are the first magnet school to be opened in Newport-Mesa Unified School District's history.  We opened our school in 2009 and look forward to creating a tradition of excellence and innovation for years to come.

Current Davis Magnet School students do NOT need to reapply.

For NEW students applying to attend Davis Magnet School:

Proof of residency in Newport-Mesa Unified School District is required of all students.

Please read the New Student Enrollment form for address verification instructions.

Address verification dates: March 29 to April 23, 2010 at the District Office.

Applying to attend Davis Magnet School:

Davis Magnet School (K-6) Application Window: March 8 to April 16, all online. (NOT first-come, first-served. If the number of applicants at a particular grade level exceeds the number of seats available, a lottery process will be used to determine entry.)

Notification of acceptance into Davis Magnet School or placement onto a Wait List: Target date May 3

Enrollment/registration paperwork at Davis Magnet School: May TBA

What if my child doesn’t get into Davis Magnet School?

If your child doesn’t get into Davis Magnet School, you may enroll your child at his or her home school in NMUSD. Wait until notification in May 2010. If your child is not accepted into Davis Magnet School, then go to your child’s home school in May 2010 to register at that school.

In May 2010, if your child has been selected to attend Davis Magnet School, then you will be required to complete the Registration Papers, which will be available online. You must call 714.424.7930 to make an appointment to return the Registration Papers and also bring with you:

·       Child’s original Birth Certificate

·       Completed Physical Form or verification of appointment with your doctor before school entry. Your child will need a physical – dated March 8, 2010 or after – to comply with state requirements for Kindergarten entry in September 2010.

·       Immunization card (yellow) with current records signed or stamped by your doctor’s office.

For the latest information on Davis Magnet School:

Davis Magnet School Website: http://davismagnet.nmusd.us/

NMUSD Website: http://web.nmusd.us/

Email Principal, Dr. Kevin Rafferty: krafferty@nmusd.us

School Office: 714.424.7930

Enrollment for the fee-based preschool program at Davis Magnet School is conducted on a first-come, first served basis. Applications will be accepted starting Monday, February 22. Read all the details at: http://nmusd.ca.schoolloop.com/davismagnetpreschool

Given the great interest expressed by parents in the possibility of enrolling their children at Davis Magnet School, Principal Rafferty will host a school tour on the first Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Our next school tour is Friday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. Please sign-in at the office and wear a visitors badge.

Moms and dads, a friendly reminder to be sure that your child(ren) are reading 365 days a year.  They should be reading independently -- books and magazines that they can and will read.   You should also spend time each and every day reading aloud to your child(ren).

Moms and dads, please do your very best NOT to schedule any family vacation during the regular school year. A missed day of school is a day of learning lost forever. There are 180 school days and 185 non-school days each year. Vacations and other special days should be taken on the 185 non-school days each year.

2009/10 Student Calendar

We're here to help:

714-424-7930

Cathie Ropp

cropp@nmusd.us

Laura Collier

lcollier@nmusd.us

Office Hours:

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Attendance: 714-424-4762