Magnet Applications accepted October 1 – January 15 the school year before enrollment.
STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY DURING GRADE 8 AND GRADE 9.
- SCHOOL CHOICE MAGNET APPLICATION (REQUIRED) Beginning October 1: Complete the MAGNET APPLICATION. You can choose up to five magnet schools. One of those has to be DASH. Complete the application and submit it online. The deadline to apply is January 15.
- AUDITION WORKSHOP (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) View the WORKSHOP materials posted on this website for tutorial videos to help you prepare ahead your DASH audition.
- AUDITION (REQUIRED) The audition process and requirements are the same for all applicants, regardless of which design program interests you. Sketchbooks and portfolios must be prepared ahead according to the posted instructions. All needed materials for the live drawings will be provided at the time of your self-scheduled audition appointment.
- ADMISSION NOTICE MDCPS will notify you of admission decisions by email on March 15. Admitted students will be invited to attend a DASH orientation assembly this April.