Magnet Programming
Beaumont Magnet Academy is proud to be Knox County's first magnet school. Our unique focus sets us apart. We invite you to click the tabs below to learn more about what makes Beaumont special.
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About our Magnet Program
Fine Arts Program
All students at BMA participate in the Fine Arts Program focusing on enriching curriculum through instrumental music, theatre, visual art, physical education and dance education. Several after school enrichment opportunities involving the arts are also available. Students take part in Arts Expeditions yearly, attending live performances to deepen their appreciation of the arts.
Additionally, students integrate art into their core content classes and create beautiful artwork incorporating their grade level ELA, math, science and social studies standards.
Honors Program
Beaumont is Knox County’s only elementary school with an Honors Program (K–5). Students who qualify are placed in honors classes for core subjects. Instruction features:
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Higher rigor and problem-based learning
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Personalized support for advanced learners
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Opportunities for independent projects and deeper study
How to Apply
So you love BMA as much as we do? We'd love for you to join our family!
If you are zoned for Beaumont, you can come and enroll your student at anytime.
If you would like your child to be considered for the Beaumont Honors Program contact the magnet facilitator at (865) 594-1272 to schedule an academic placement assessment.
Access additional enrollment information here
If you are not zoned for Beaumont, you can submit an application during the transfer window (October through February annually, see Transfer Department for exact dates).
Access additional transfer information here
If you would like for your child to be assessed for academic placement in consideration for the Beaumont Honors Program:
1. Complete and submit the magnet application noting Beaumont Magnet Academy as a choice.
2. Beaumont will receive a list of students requesting transfer from KCS.
3. A Beaumont staff member will contact you to schedule a testing date and time. Testing occurs during December, January and February.
For more information, contact the Magnet Facilitator at (865) 594-1272 or through email.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Magnet School?
- What is the Beaumont Magnet theme?
- Do I have to pay to send my child to a School of Choice?
- What commitment do parents have to make for their children to attend a Magnet School?
- Is transportation provided?
- Who may apply?
- Where can I get an application for a Magnet School?
- How do I apply?
- What happens after I apply?
What is a Magnet School?
What is the Beaumont Magnet theme?
Do I have to pay to send my child to a School of Choice?
What commitment do parents have to make for their children to attend a Magnet School?
Is transportation provided?
Designated bus stops are located throughout Knox County. Parents are responsible for transporting students to and from those stops in the morning and afternoon. For more information on bus stops, visit the Transportation Department website and click the tab for Magnet Transportation. Click here for Transportation
Who may apply?
Where can I get an application for a Magnet School?
Transfer applications are available here. Note that the application will not load if you are outside of the application window.
How do I apply?
What happens after I apply?
A BMA staff member will contact you to offer testing for an honors program consideration. Students interested in the honors program must meet academic eligibility requirements to enter the lottery for an honors placement. Students not considering the honors program do not need to complete any testing. All students, regardless of academic placement, participate in BMA's arts programming. At the end of the application window, all applications are processed in the Magnet Office. Seats will be determined by a randomized computer drawing in the Transfer Office. Parents will be notified when seats have been assigned via mail in early April.