GIFTED MAGNET PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Thank you for your interest in Pine View School, a public gifted magnet program located in Sarasota County, Florida!  We are pleased to offer a unique educational experience to students who have met the entrance requirements and application deadlines in grades 2 through 12.  Pine View School is proud to be a National Blue Ribbon School and the #1 Florida Magnet High School. For detailed information on application requirements and deadlines, residency requirements, gifted evaluations, and service models, please visit the Sarasota County Schools' Gifted Information Webpage.  

Applications to Sarasota County’s Gifted Magnet Program at Pine View School are now open to Florida residents.  Please review the Sarasota County Schools’ Gifted Magnet Webpage for detailed requirements and all process deadline dates.  To be considered for the 2025-2026 school year, starting enrollment in August 2025, all application submissions must be received by the close of business on the final deadline date of April 11, 2025.  Unfortunately, there are no exceptions.

Pine View School Prospective Student and Family Tours:

Overview:

Pine View’s Admissions Team will host several group tours throughout the school year.  These tours offer prospective students and their families a glimpse into a typical day at Pine View School.  Due to high demand, each family may attend one tour per school year, with a maximum of two participants.  Families may choose to have either one parent and one child, two parents, or one parent attend.  Tours will last approximately one hour and will include visits to various areas on campus.  Please, note that attendees may only join tours relevant to the school level their student will be entering next school year. 

Tour Dates:

            All tours will begin promptly at 9:45 am and depart from the front office.  We kindly ask that you arrive on campus no earlier than 9:30 am to allow time for our student arrival process to be completed.  Parent(s) attending tours must present valid ID upon check-in.  Tour dates may be subject to change.

·         October 1, 2024:  9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         October 29, 2024: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         November 12, 2024: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         December 13, 2024: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         January 14, 2025: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         January 21, 2025: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         February 18, 2025: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         March 4, 2025: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         March 11, 2025: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         March 27, 2025: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

·         April 8, 2025: 9:45 am to 10:45 am

Tour Registration Requests:

            Please, use the digital form linked below to request tour registration.  Tours are scheduled in the order requests are received, and space is limited. While you cannot request specific dates, we will do our best to schedule your tour promptly. Submitting a request does not guarantee immediate registration. We will review all submissions and notify you of your scheduled date with at least one week's notice. There’s no need to call or email—we’ll be in touch! Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for our tours!

Tour Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/MLDj4wjFFz

Tour Reminders:

We are thrilled to have you join us for our upcoming tours! 🎉 Here are some additional details:

🕙 All tours will run for approximately 1 hour, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience for all participants.

🅿️ When you arrive, please utilize the main parking lot and look for spots marked 'Visitor' for your convenience.

🎟️ Registration and confirmation are mandatory to secure your spot.  You must use the registration request link below.  You will be contacted by a Pine View Admissions Team member to receive your confirmed date. 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Each family can bring 1 or 2 members; please, plan accordingly.

🚀 Space is limited, so don't delay in securing your spot! 

🔍 Adults attending must have valid identification ready for check-in at the front office.

😎 See you soon!