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HISD offers students a wide variety of unique schools and specialized programming (or themes) families can select from based on their student’s unique interests and skills. Each unique program or theme is listed below. Simply click on the program or theme you are interested in learning more about to see the full list of schools offering that ...
Jan 19, 2024 · HISD’s list of specialized programs and 2023-24 brochure outlines the different types of school choice programs in the district, such as Career and Technical Education, fine arts and STEM ...
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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.
Jan 23, 2024 · available. HISD offers many specialized and unique programs throughout the district. Please attend the Space Available School Choice Fair on March 23, 2024, at Lamar HS 9am-12noon. All Magnet programs with space available will be on site to speak to you about their programs. • If you are not offered placement, you will enroll at your zoned ...
HISD has systems in place to locate, evaluate, and identify students with disabilities transitioning from Early Childhood Agencies (ECI) and those ages 3 to 21. If you suspect that your child has a disability, please contact your child's school or Evaluation Services.
Oct 6, 2023 · HISD Superintendent Mike Miles unveils special education plan meant to improve long-broken system. By Anna Bauman, Staff writerUpdatedOct 6, 2023 6:24 p.m. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is ...
Jul 28, 2023 · Plan for the new school year with a variety of after school programs. As the largest school district in Texas, HISD is comprised of diverse families and communities and offers a variety of after school programming to meet and accommodate a wide range of needs. The two primary programs utilized by HISD schools are Texas ACE and CASE for Kids.
