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Magnet Online Application. Student Application Period Opens: TBA. Applications for all Magnet programs online begin: TBA. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA. Applications must be entered in the online system no later than ( TBA) for guaranteed consideration in the first round.
Jan 25, 2024 · Application Information: Provides overview of the choice options at the campus by grade, application directions, eligibility requirements, transportation information and more. School Information: Provides fast facts such as school hours, contact info and a campus overview.
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Update from 2022: HISD will be opening phase one of the school choice application in December 2022 through February 2023. Phase two of the application process will open in April 2023 and go through June 2023. This will provide families with the time to settle into the current school year before they have to decide on the school that they want to at...
In case you have not applied in several years, some things have changed. 1. Magnet and Choicetransfers are submitted using one system. 2. Families can select up to 10 school programs, with a maximum of 5 magnet programs. 3. You can apply onlineor with paper… but with just one method. You use the same application for all school choices. 4. It only t...
ZONED SCHOOL
The school that you are zoned to is your neighborhood school and the one that your child will be automatically accepted into (as long as it is not too full). If you don’t already know which school you are zoned to, go to THIS website, type in your address, and choose the grade level your child will be in for the school year. If you are happy with your neighborhood school and want your child to go there, you don’t need to worry about the magnet application process*. (One note is that a few Hou...
MAGNET FOCUS
If you would like the opportunity for your child to attend a school you are not zoned to, you will have apply for a magnet transfer. THISis the part of HISD’s website about the magnet programs. Each magnet school has a specialized theme that is incorporated into their classes and curriculum. For example, a fine arts magnet school may offer more exposure to music, dance, art and drama than other schools would.
APPLICATIONS
You can submit up to 5 magnet school applications, of which 5 can be for Vanguard schools. Know that magnet schools can be very hard to get in to, so apply to several! Also, children must quality for Vanguard programs. In case they do not do well on the test, make sure you have selected some non-Vanguard magnet programs when you apply. Apply online or print an application... the link will be updated when I have it. It changed from last year!
After all this, there is a good chance you will not get into your first choice school. I've certainly had my heart broken by the HoustonISD lottery. Maybe THISpost will encourage you.
How to Apply to a Magnet Program. STEP ONE. Review your student’s interests and needs and look for alignment with specific Magnet programs. Use the information and links at www.HoustonISD.org/SchoolChoice. Consider how you will rank your choices. You will have a limit of 5 choices.
Dec 7, 2020 · Step 1: Weigh your options. Attend a virtual school choice fair to learn more about the programs available across the district: Feb. 13: 9 a.m. to noon at www.Houstonisd.org/SchoolChoicefair or www.Houstonisd.org/SchoolChoicefairespanol.
Dec 12, 2023 · Any student can apply to attend an HISD magnet school, regardless of where they live. Magnet schools receive additional funding to fulfill their special programs.
Apr 5, 2023 · Houston Independent School District’s School Choice application is now in Phase II, and families will learn the lottery result the week of April 5, 2023. Phase II runs through June 15, 2023. During this time, families placed on waitlists will receive offers as seats become available.
