Magnet Application Process

FLAIM is an academic magnet school with the theme of immersion. As a public school, FLAIM is tuition-free.

Students must apply for a spot in magnet schools. Be sure to completely follow the directions on the application to ensure that your child's application is processed.

Apply on-line at ebrmagnet.org.

Kindergarten applicants must turn 5 by September 30th of their kindergarten year.

1. Register in the application portal at ebrmagnet.org . Visit EBR Magnet’s FAQ at ebrmagnet.org/faq .
2. Complete the online application.
3. During the application process, you will be asked to select your 1st choice program and then your 2nd choice program:
   • FLAIM offers 3 programs
   • Each language (French, Mandarin, and Spanish) is considered a separate program.
   • You may choose one language as your 1st choice program and another language as your 2nd choice program.
4. You may choose to upload your 2 proofs of residency in the portal or email them to jlouque1@ebrschools.org.
5. During the application process, you will be able to digitally sign the signature page.
6. Acceptable proofs of residency (See #4)
   • Water bill current within 30 days
   • Electric bill current within 30 days
   • Cable bill current within 30 days
   • House Insurance bill current within 30 days
   • Mortgage statement current within 30 days
   • Home phone bill (not cell phone) current within 30 days
   • Current signed lease
   • If an affidavit of residency is needed, please complete the Louisiana Affidavit of Residency :
     • The affidavit of residency must be notarized.
     • Two proofs of residency in the name listed on the affidavit must also be submitted.
     • A copy of the driver's license for both the parent/legal guardian and the homeowner listed on the affidavit must be included.
   • If you cannot provide 2 of the above acceptable proofs of residency, please contact FLAIM's Magnet Site Coordinator at jlouque1@ebrschools.org
7. IMPORTANT! If at any time your address, phone number, or email changes, please notify FLAIM's Magnet Site Coordinator at jlouque1@ebrschools.org . Your contact information that you enter will be used throughout the process to update you on your application status.
8. If you have any questions or problems applying, please contact the school.

* Students applying for kindergarten and 1st grade DO NOT need to know the language.

Students applying for 2nd through 5th grade need to be transferring from an immersion school or be a heritage speaker.

**Due to this requirement, the application portal needs to be opened on a case-by-case basis for 2nd through 5th grade applicants. Please contact FLAIM's Magnet Site Coordinator at jlouque1@ebrschools.org for further information on applying to 2nd through 5th grade.

As an academic magnet, an entrance requirement is that students must be on or above level in math and English Language Arts as determined by a screening. If you have any questions concerning this process, please contact FLAIM's Magnet Site Coordinator at jlouque1@ebrschools.org

Magnet Site Coordinator