Tour 12

Clarence A. Piggott Academy of International Studies

Level: Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Year Magnet Program Established: 2016

Magnet Type: Whole School

School Type: Suburban

Magnet School Enrollment: 720

Total School Enrollment: 720

Programs offered: International Baccalaureate World School

Curriculum:Inquiry, concept-based, hands-on and collaborative

Unique School Features: Spanish language instruction, multicultural, STEM, garden, engineering lab

Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Distinction, National Distinguished Principal for NV 2021

School Website: www.clarencepiggott.org

Promo Video: Piggott Academy of International Studies

Walter Johnson Junior High School
Academy of International Studies

Level: Middle School

Grades: 6-8

Year Magnet Program Established: 2015

Magnet Type: School-within-a-school

School Type: Title I, Urban

Magnet School Enrollment: 600

Total School Enrollment: 1,570

Programs offered: International Baccalaureate

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP)

Unique School Features: The IB program is implemented school-wide, with every student. Students are required to participate in 8 subject areas: English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, arts (visual and performing), physical education and health, and design. The school has a VEX Robotics lab, an expansive gym, a small theater, an outdoor learning area, and an active library.

Awards/Distinctions: Nevada Department of Education Five Star School, Magnet School of Excellence, Nevada NASP (archery) State Tournament Champions, Participants at VEX Worlds Competition, Participants at CREATE US Robotics National Competition

School Website: www.johnsonjhs.org

Promo Video: Johnson Junior High School – Academy of International Studies