Category Archives: School Choice

Celebrated Hispanic astronaut gives HISD students out-of-this-world surprise

As students gathered in the Deady Middle School auditorium on Friday, Sept. 15, they thought they knew what they were in for. Deady students, along with students from Milby High School and Davila Elementary, were treated the day before to a preview screening of the new Amazon Prime film, A Million Miles Away, the life story of astronaut José Hernández. Little did they know that José Hernández himself was waiting in the wings to surprise them.

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HISD magnet programs provide an individualized education for a unique student body

With more than 186,000 students of different interests and talents, HISD offers 128 unique magnet programs at schools throughout the district. From STEM, medicine, and biotechnology to law and performing and visual arts, and the programs are designed with accessibility, equity, and individual student growth in mind.

“HISD magnet programs serve as a bridge for our scholars and families to access unique opportunities, transformative experiences, and exposure to innovative careers,” said School Choice Manager Alyssa Banks, who is herself a product of a magnet program. “The assortment of magnet themes and options are a testament to our philosophy in HISD, that our students can be anything they set their mind to, and we as educators are here to help them get there.”

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HISD School Choice application enters Phase II

Houston Independent School District’s School Choice application is now in Phase II, and families will learn the lottery result the week of April 5, 2023.

Phase II runs through June 15, 2023. During this time, families placed on waitlists will receive offers as seats become available. All families can apply to campuses with seats available by visiting https://ChooseHISD.my.site.com/Apply.

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Enroll today: HISD offers a variety of pre-K options for Houston families

There’s no better time for a child to begin their educational journey than pre-K, and in HISD, our youngest learners dream big!

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HISD hosting enrollment events for pre-K parents

HISD is offering one-on-one support for parents and caregivers seeking assistance with enrolling their child in pre-K for the 2023-2024 school year.

Elementary schools that offer pre-k programs and Early Childhood Centers will participate in a pre-K fair on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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HISD seeks community feedback on School Choice; applications open Dec. 14

Houston Independent School District’s School Choice application process is evolving to better meet the needs of all families, and the district is seeking community feedback.

Please take a moment to complete this quick survey and share your thoughts about the School Choice process, program options, and factors that influence your school of choice. HISD will use this valuable information to effect change over the next few years.

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HISD’s new mobile enrollment unit hits Houston streets

Houston Independent School District is rolling out a new way to enroll with the district.

Superintendent Millard House II joined district leaders for the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the HISD Mobile Enrollment Unit, also known as the E-Unit.

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Districtwide Pre-K Application Fair

HISD hosting enrollment event for prekindergarten

Download this flyer to get information on HISD’s districtwide pre-K application fair

HISD is offering one-on-one support for parents seeking assistance with enrolling their child in pre-K for the 2022-23 school year.

All elementary schools will participate in an event to assist parents with the application process on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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