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Review the selections for high school Magnet programs below. Each high school Magnet program has a specific theme and focus. Please use the coordinator email and website link to learn more about programs that interest you. Use the “Join the Meeting” link on DATE, TIME to virtually visit with Magnet coordinators. 3.
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Magnet Application Steps. Review your student’s interest and needs to look for alignment with specific Magnet programs or Program Choice transfer options. Consider how you will rank your choices. Families can select up to 10 school programs, with a maximum of 5 magnet programs.
Sep 5, 2023 · This is the case for nearly 50 elementary and more than 60 secondary magnet programs. These specialized programs are designed to create a well-rounded and engaged student body, ready to take on the challenges of an at-times uncertain future.
- HISD Magnet Program Key Dates For The 2024-2025 School Year
- Recent Changes to The HISD Magnet Application Process & Answers to FAQs
- What You Need to Know About Houstonisd
- Wrap Up
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.
HISD Magnet Frequently Asked Questions. General Magnet Questions. Q: What is a Magnet Program? A: A Magnet Program offers a specialized focus of study designed to appeal to a wide variety of student interests and needs. Magnet programs do not have an attendance boundary; if you live anywhere within HISD, you may apply to any Magnet program.
Sep 29, 2021 · The most popular Houston ISD (HISD) magnet schools for 2021-2022 remain River Oaks Elementary School, Pin Oak Middle School, and Carnegie Vanguard High School.
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Nov 10, 2014 · The HISD magnet application process is now open for the 2015-2016 school year. Parents and students interested in applying for one of HISD’s 115 magnet programs for next school year can do so online by clicking here. Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 19, 2014, in order to be guaranteed consideration in the first round.
