Magnet Programs are special learning opportunities for students living within the San Diego Unified School District.  Magnet Programs attract students by offering students the unique opportunity for in-depth studies while meeting rigorous California state curriculum standards.

Primary Goals and Characteristics of Magnet Schools

They have diversity as an explicit purpose.

They seek to improve achievement for all students participating in the school.

They provide a distinctive curriculum or educational approach.

They attract students from outside an assigned neighborhood attendance zone.

Our Magnet Program offers fluent English speaking students the unique opportunity to become fluent and literate in Spanish by using Spanish as the primary language of instruction.  This magnet provides all students in grades K - 8 an enriched curriculum emphasizing fluency and literacy in Spanish and English.  

We invite you to learn more about our atypical school specialized by exploring this website and by signing up for one of our monthly Parent Tours!  If you have additional questions about a program or want to schedule a tour, feel free to contact the magnet resource teacher at (619) 276-4206 extension 101.

How Do I Apply?

Applications for our Magnet Program can be found in the Enrollment Options Catalog.  Complete only one application for each student, listing all your school choices. Send your application directly to:

San Diego Unified School District Enrollment Options Office
4100 Normal Street, Annex 7-B
San Diego, CA 92103

New! You can now complete your student’s Enrollment Options Application online! Visit our district website for details at http://sandi.net/enrollmentoptions. If you have questions about the application process, call the Enrollment Options Office at (619) 725-5672 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The priority application deadline is January 31, 2008.

The district does give sibling priority for enrollment, however, siblings must complete and submit an enrollment options application, too. 

Enrollment Options (619) 725-5672
Longfellow Spanish Immersion School (619) 276-4206
School Contact: Josie Ramirez, Magnet/Project Resource Teacher, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it