The application period, by the way, for magnet programs, is open right now, and that means students and their families are currently touring campuses.

We went to West Career and Technical Academy, where student ambassadors were leading the tours.

♪♪♪ (Taylor Ortiz) Hi, welcome to H Building.

My name is Taylor, a senior in Digital Art and Design, and I'll taking you through what the program is like.

Let's head down here, and I'll show you our lab space.

Our primary role is to educate people about our school as well as help them learn information about our programs and our electives that we offer here at West Tech.

Here we have a variety of art classes, including drawing, painting, art, and we have two amazing teachers here on campus.

All of these masks are designed by art students, and they are done to show how 2D and 3D visuals can affect each other.

I'm Jonathan Carlson.

I'm a sophomore here at WCTA, and I'm an ambassador for the Engineering program.

Welcome to F Building.

What's your names?

-Luke.

-Welcome to WCTA, Luke.

I'm Jonathan.

I'm a sophomore in the Engineering program.

When they come here and they learn that what we're doing, from our point of view, is more important, because that's what they're going to be doing, and that's what they'll be experiencing.

You can follow me, and I'll show you around.

(Rowena Messner) We're here to view the magnet programs and see what different programs they have to offer at this campus.

This campus is amazing.

(Marcia Bascom) I brought my son so he can check out the school and see the programs and get excited about wanting to come here, because I want him to come here.

(Jeremiah Bascom) I think the Art, I think what they're doing here is amazing.

I like everything that they're doing.

I also like the Computer Design.

That's pretty cool.

(Amy Rozar) West Tech is amazing.

We have nine programs of study.

They're very distinct.

Some, we've got five under the Medical, and then we got four under the more professional-type umbrellas.

-I'm thinking about being an astro engineer.

I just come here because WCTA was more like, hands-on involved with the career path, like all their programs.

Part of that is choosing what's right for you.

You want to think end-game.

Think what you're going to do in the future, and that can help you decide what you're going to do now.

-Do you guys have any questions for me about the program?

I chose West Tech because I wanted a place where I could explore my creativity.

Through this program, you can graduate with several college credits, which make college easier.

-I think West Tech is the best tech because we just have amazing opportunities.

They're doing internships, they're working in groups, their presentation skills are second to none.

Our academic programs are very rigorous, but we also provide support.

-It's important for students and families to become familiar with our campus so they can feel comfortable making the right decision about high school.

And speaking with ambassadors can help them understand what a real student's perspective is like at school.

-CCSD students interested in attending a choice school like West Tech are invited to visit campuses.

Applications for magnet programs are open until January 14.