• A Foreign Language Magnet

    The foreign languages and cultures program at Kolter is based upon the structure of the Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES) program. The program begins in Kindergarten where students have the opportunity to explore each of the three languages offered at Kolter: Chinese, French, and Spanish for 6-week periods of time. Kindergartners take languages two days a week for 50 minutes. At the end of Kindergarten, parents complete a language preference form where they rank all three languages. Upon entering 1st grade, students have the opportunity to take a primary language of focus, although students are continually educated about all cultures through links within the core academic curriculum. Students in 1st-5th grade take foreign language classes two days a week for 50 minutes.                                                                                                                   

    From Kindergarten through 5th grade, language mastery and cultural awareness is developed through an integrated, experiential learning approach where great emphasis is placed on listening skills, speaking skills, and cultural context. Students spend 50 minutes two times a week participating in language and cultural development activities. They learn about culturally relevant art history, traditions, cuisine, and the replication of techniques used by famous Chinese, French, and Spanish artists and craftsmen. 

    Kolter Eligibility Requirements

    • Kolter does not have any specific eligibility requirements. Students do NOT need to complete language testing in order to be eligible for our Magnet program. Please ensure you submit an application online, within the timeframe listed above, to apply. 

    Application Steps and Dates 

    • Please view Kolter's Magnet application steps and dates HERE on Kolter's "Magnet Application Online" tab. 

    Registration

    • If your child is accepted to Kolter via the HISD School Choice Magnet lottery...
      • Accept your child's seat online on the HISD School Choice website. If your child is accepted after March 26th, then you will have 5 calendar days to accept your child's spot. 
      • Sign the online Entrance Agreement and upload proof of residence from the last 30 days. The proof of residence can be a water, gas, or electric bill or a fully executed lease agreement. 
      • Once you have accepted your child's seat online, signed the entrance agreement, and uploaded a proof of residence, you can register online at www.houstonisd.org/enroll. 
      • You will also complete the home language survey linked below and email it to Ms. Rosales at Lynda.Rosales@houstonisd.org

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