Magnet School Information Page

Philosophy
iMAK challenges students to excel by providing a curriculum that is interactive, exciting and meaningful. This middle school magnet program is unique because students engage their technology, language arts, mathematical, social studies and science skills to produce integrated media projects each nine weeks. Additionally, iMAK students produce the school’s video announcements, yearbook, student documentaries, video games, computer animation and public service announcements. The relevant application of learned concepts through a holistic approach, known as subject integration, demonstrates to students that all subjects are important and their projects bring meaning to instruction. iMAK’s program of instruction reinforces the need for teamwork, responsibility and organization.

Structure
The Magnet School Director and KMS Assistant Principal, who report to the campus principal, work together to lead iMAK. The Assistant Principal is responsible for iMAK student discipline while the Magnet School Director is responsible for instructional leadership. Each grade level consists of a team of teachers and a Team Leader. The Team Leader works closely with the Director and is responsible for managing the day-to-day team activities

Academic Support
The goal of each teacher and staff member at iMAK is to help students benefit to the greatest degree possible from the magnet school program. The curriculum and daily lessons are designed to motivate, challenge, and inform the students and to help them become disciplined, self-guided learners. Teacher lesson plans and homework are posted on the magnet web site so that parents can stay informed. We are committed to monitoring each student’s progress carefully to assure that they receive the support necessary for success. Parents of students in need of additional academic assistance will be informed and interventions offered according to iMAK’s Academic Intervention Plan. Two interventions are ZAP and tutoring. The Zeros Aren't Permitted (ZAP) program helps students recover academically from low grades and/or missing assignments. For example, if your child did not turn in an assignment (left it at home or forgot to do the work, etc.), then he or she could attend an after-school ZAP session where the grade can be made up and re-submitted to the teacher for partial credit. Before and after school tutoring is also available upon request along with any necessary TAKS tutoring.

Extra-curricular Activities
iMAK students compete in middle school athletics, University Interscholastic League Academic and Fine Arts competitions and other club competitions. The Youth Applied Technology Program (YATP) provides a variety of after school club activities for students in all middle school grades free of charge. Magnet school students have made significant contributions to these programs and have been fortunate enough to have been coached and directed by accomplished teachers.

Eligibility to Attend
iMAK recruits fifth and sixth grade students who reside in the North East Independent School District. Students are eligible to transfer to iMAK mid-year or after their sixth grade year.

Admission Criteria
Students who apply to iMAK are selected by lottery, however, students should have good grades, conduct and be prepared to participate in co-curricular media assignments in order to get the most out of the program.

Transportation
Students accepted to the Krueger Middle School magnet programs qualify for free busing to KMS from one of the NEISD middle schools. Parents are responsible to have students at their designated middle schools to be transported in the morning, and then students will be returned to that middle school after class. Please refer to the NEISD Transportation Department for specific schedules. If the student lives within the KMS attendance area, then he or she qualifies for traditional bus transportation to and from school if the residence is more than 2 miles away from the campus.

For more information about admissions, please contact the iMAK counselor, Manuel Contreras at 210-650-1350 or by e-mail.