Am I Eligible to Attend Benson?
The district maintains a web site that can provide preliminary information on a student's eligibility to attend Omaha Benson High Magnet School. The system is called "DOSO" for Directory of School Options and is maintained by the school district. Contact information is provided on the page.
Our Magnet Program
Read about our magnet program.
OPS Magnet Website
OPS maintains a web site with information about the magnet programs, eligibility requirements, bus transportation and more. Of particular note is the OPS High School Magnet Book that describes the high school magnet programs as well as the OPS Additional Information Magnet Book providing the answers to a number of questions about the magnet programs in OPS.
Orientation
Orientation is held on the 1st day of school. During this day, freshmen will meet in homeroom, complete paperwork, tour the building, receive their schedule, receive an overview of the technology available to them at Benson, attend an assembly with the principal and, to cap off the day, participate in a pep rally. Freshmen Mentors, upper-classman who have been trained to assist in the orientation of freshmen, are with the students all day providing insight into the daily activities at Omaha Benson High Magnet Center.
Questions? Give us a call at 402 557-3000