May 09, 2008
Testimonials

 

 

 

 

 

"Benson provides opportunities for all students regardless of their background.  Benson has changed my life." 

Benson provides a large range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.  I really enjoyed the freedom to participate in a variety of sports, musical activities, student government, and both academic and social clubs.  Benson has a great faculty concerned with providing students with a well-rounded education.  My experience at Benson has been beneficial to both my acceptance and successful college career at the University of Notre Dame. 

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Prospective Students

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

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