• 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 Choose HISD
      • Consider how you will rank your choices. Families can select up to 10 school programs, with a maximum of 10 magnet programs. 
      • Visit selected programs virtually on School Choice/Magnet Thursdays.

      STEP TWO

      Visit www.ChooseHISD.com to apply online.

      • If you have used the system before, please use your previous account.  
      • Applications are available online. Your school, or the Office of School Choice can assist (Online applications provide more options for tracking and staying up to date).
      • Make sure to sign and submit your applications online.

      STEP THREE

      • For elementary and middle school Magnet programs, only Vanguard applications may require documentation. All Program Choice Transfer applications will require documentation.
      • Please be on the lookout for emails or phone calls related to your application.

      STEP FOUR

      • By midnight of deadline, notification of acceptance for Phase 1 K- 12 applicants. Status will be viewable online, and letters will be sent to all parents via USPS mail.  (Please be sure to check your SPAM folder for any misdirected notifications.) 
      • Status will be viewable online and via email.

      STEP FIVE

      • If your student has been offered a seat in a program in phase I application, you have till April 3rd to provide proof of residence and sign an entrance agreement.
      • If your student if offered a seat in a program in phase II application, you have five days to provide proof of residence and sign an entrance agreement.
      • If your K-12 student was not offered a seat on March 20th but has been placed on a wait list, stay alert for changes in application status. You may be able to submit additional applications to programs with more room.

      HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION

       

      Magnet Application Process

      Phase I application Window Opens: 12/10/2024

      Phase I application Window Closes: 2/12/2025

      School Choice lottery notification Date: 3/20/2025

      Phase II application Window Opens: 3/20/2025

      Phase I offer acceptance Deadline: 4/3/2025

      Phase II offer acceptance Deadline: 5 Calendar days from Offer date

      Phase II application Window Closes: One week before school opens