Park Forest Elementary

MAGNET PROGRAM

Park Forest Elementary Creative Sciences & Arts Magnet is committed to cultivating an interactive project-based learning community where students are actively engaged in discovering how to preserve our environment with an emphasis on Renewable Energy and Water Conservation. Daily hands-on, inquiry-based learning opportunities will allow students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. In addition, the integration of Entertainment Technology and Film coursework will allow our students to become creative, innovative learners who are eager to embrace and capture their learning experiences while discovering their talents and interests through their immersion in technology and STEM.

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Entertainment Technology Lab

The integration of Entertainment Technology, including film, photography, and music allows students to become more creative, innovative learners. Students are introduced to audio engineering and video production through the use of hands-on projects in the audio lab and media center.

Creative Smart Lab

Our Creative Smart Lab encourages project-based learning for our students in Robotics, Engineering, and Coding.

ROBOTICS 
Students learn to read diagrams and build specs for several different kinds of robots, including Sphero, Lego, Wedo, Spike, and more!

ENGINEERING
Students learn the fundamentals of engineerings by learning how to build 2D and 3D shapes, then print their custom creations using 3D printers.

CODING
Students begin in kindergarten learning how to use several types of devices and use a variety of apps to learn block-based coding to JavaScript and HTML. 

How to Apply

The Application Period for 2026-2027 begins October 6th!

Priority Pool – October 6, 2025 – December 5, 2025
Winter Pool – December 6, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Spring Pool – March 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Extended Pool – May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026

  • Visit THE EBR MAGNET PROGRAMS APPLICATION PORTAL to complete your application to your first-choice school.
  • Complete all fields and be sure to include correct and updated email addresses and phone numbers.
  • Click SUBMIT to complete your application within 3 days of beginning the process.
  • The signature page will be emailed to you within 15 minutes of submitting the application.
    • The email comes from “noreply,” and the subject line says “[EBR Choice] Application Submission.”
    • Once you find the email, the link to print your signature page can be found at the bottom of the email. This can be brought to school, or emailed to parkforestmagnet@ebrschools.org
    • You can also digitally sign the signature form inside the portal! (This is preferred).
  • Upload the proofs of residency and sign the signature form within 4 days of the online submission date.
    • Acceptable proofs include: mortgage, lease, utility bill (water, gas, sewer, electricity), cable bill, phone bill. These may be uploaded into the portal!
    • If an affidavit of residency is needed/used, we will also need copies of the homeowner’s driver’s license, as well as the parent/guardian. These documents can be emailed to parkforestmagnet@ebrschools.org
  • Your application process is not complete until your application has been marked eligible for the magnet lottery. Please check your email for messages pertaining to your application. You are responsible for keeping your email address current and accessible, as this is the primary method of communication regarding applications.
  • Eligible means that the application is eligible for the lottery, and that your child’s name may be selected, but it is not a guarantee of admission.
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