The Academy  

of Technology and advanced Studies

Magnet Application Information

Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will open on January 16, 2024 and close at 4:00 p.m. on February 13, 2024.  You must have the application completed by 4:00 on that day in order to be considered for the first round of review.  Any applications after that time will be processed as a late application.  The link to the application will be on the district’s magnet website (www.sbac.edu/magnet).  The open house schedule, as well as links to all programs, are also on that site. 

If you have program specific questions, please contact us at the school.  For general questions, please contact the district magnet office by emailing alachuamagnets@gm.sbac.edu or by calling 352-955-7121.

DId you miss our Magnet open house?

Watch this video created by our students!: 2023-24 Academy Highlight Video 

Presentations for each topic:

Bishop Academy News

Welcome Hawks!  We are so excited for this next phase in your academic journey.

2024 Magnet Open House
Learn about the Academy of Technology and Advanced Studies program on January 23rd at 6pm in the Howard Bishop Cafetorium. You will hear from current & former students, take a tour with faculty to learn about our academic and technology programs, as well as campus life, and take part in a showcase of student work.  

Faculty Posts Student Work and Course Descriptions
Now all of our Core Classes have posted descriptions and examples of student work on our Faculty page. Check out our showcased talent and what might be in store for you! 

'22-23 Video created by our amazing Technology students!: Howard Bishop Academy Highlights 

The majority of our students get accepted into the high school program of their choice, and share that they are well-prepared & successful.

Teacher Spotlight

Mr Bailey is our 6th grade Technology teacher.  

Student appreciation: 
"I love Mr. Bailey. He teaches the most amazing things about computers and Microsoft programs, like making animations on PowerPoint.  I also love learning how to create things in Tinkercad.  He gives a lot of choice in our projects and he's very kind, welcoming, and fun."