Campus tours, open house, school choice fairs planned to help parents get in-depth look at various programs
In observance of HISD’s Magnet Awareness Week (Nov. 5-9), the district is hosting two events for parents and students who wish to learn more about the district’s Magnet programs.
The first, a Magnet Open House, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 W. 18th St, 77092). Representatives from dozens of magnet campuses will be on hand to describe their programs and answer any questions. Applications will be available and will be accepted from Nov. 5 through Jan. 11, 2013. Applications received after Jan.11 will be considered but on a space-available basis. The Magnet Department will notify parents of decisions via mail on March 22, 2013. Parents must notify their school of choice of intent to attend by April 5, 2013.
“Our students and parents have amazing options when it comes to choosing a school for their elementary, middle, and high school children,” said Assistant Superintendent of School Choice Dave Wheat. “The amazing thing about this event is that all 113 of our magnet schools are here today, along with other schools of choice. They will be answering questions, providing information, and inviting parents to tour their schools.”
Schools with Magnet programs will also offer tours of their campuses during Magnet Awareness Week starting at 1 p.m. each day from Monday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 9. After November 9, parents should phone individual schools for a schedule of tours and other events that will be conducted through early January.
Visit the Magnet Department website for more information about Magnet schools, applications, locations, and contact information. Click here (.pdf) for Magnet school application process dates and deadlines, and here for a map of all HISD Magnet schools and programs.
The Office of School Choice also coordinates “School Choice Fairs” throughout the district. These events provide parents and students with information on HISD Magnet programs.
| Elementary School Recruitment | Middle School Recruitment |
| November 3: Magnet Open House at Hattie Mae White; 4400 West 18th St. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | October 25: at Lanier MS-2600 Woodhead 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| November 12: Pugh ES; 1147 Kress 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | October 30: Pin Oak MS; 4601 Glenmont St. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| November 27: Berry ES; 2310 Berry 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | November 1: T.H. Rogers MS; 5840 San Felipe St. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| November 28: Elrod ES; 6230 Dumfries 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | November 3: Magnet Open House at Hattie Mae White; 4400 West 18th St. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| December 3: Crespo ES; 7500 Office City 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | November 13th: Dowling MS – 14000 Stancliff St. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| December 4: Law ES; 12401 South Coast 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | November 15: Ortiz MS; 6767 Telephone Rd. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| April 27: School Choice Fair at Hattie Mae White; 4400 West 18th St. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | April 27: School Choice Fair at Hattie Mae White; 4400 West 18th St. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Please visit Office of School Choice website for more information.