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THE MAGNET APPLICATION FOR 2023-2024 IS OPEN. Applications for 2024-2025 Begin in January. Step 1. Review your student’s interest and needs to look for alignment with specific Magnet programs or Program Choice transfer options. Use the information and links at www.HoustonISD.org/SchoolChoice; Consider how you will rank your choices.
HOW TO APPLY TO A MAGNET PROGRAM. Step One. Review your student’s interest and needs to look for alignment with specific Magnet programs or Program Choice transfer options. Use the information and links at www.HoustonISD.org/SchoolChoice. Consider how you will rank your choices.
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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.
Dec 12, 2023 · Yes! To maximize admission chances, apply to as many schools as possible, and apply to less-selective and less-coveted schools in addition to your top choices. In the 2023-2024 School Choice Lottery, students may apply to up to 10 schools including 5 vanguard programs.
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Paper applications are available online, at any Magnet program, or from the Office of School Choice. (Online applications provide more options for tracking and staying up-to-date.) Make sure to sign and submit Apr. 2your application. Q. ualified applications submitted Between Sep. 28 and Dec. 7, 2018, will be entered into any lotteries.
Jan 19, 2024 · Houston ISD opened its annual school choice application for the 2024-25 academic year late Thursday, allowing families to begin to apply for a variety of the district’s magnet schools and...
