Applying to the Magnet Program
The school choice applications will open for phase 1 on 12/9/2025
All interested students should complete the online application at www.houstonisd.org/schoolchoice
Below is the expected schedule for the 2026-2027 school choice application season:
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Key Dates 2026-2027 Academic Year
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Date
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Date (Updated as of 10/8/25)
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Phase One School Choice Application Opens
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12/9/2025
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12/9/2025
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Phase One School Choice Application is Due
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2/27/2026
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2/27/2026
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School Choice Lottery Notification Date
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4/8/2026
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4/8/2026
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Phase Two School Choice Application Opens
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4/8/2026
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4/8/2026
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Phase One Offer Acceptance Deadline
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4/21/2026
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4/21/2026
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Phase Two Offer Acceptance Deadline
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5 Calendar Days from Offer date
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5 Calendar Days from Offer date
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Phase Two Application Closes
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One week before school opens
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One week before school opens
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Accepting your Magnet/School Choice Transfer
When a student is offered a seat via the school choice lottery, families will follow this process:
After receiving an email offering you a seat in our program, you will need to log into your school choice application to accept AND confirm your seat.
To confirm your seat, please email the following paperwork to saul.garcia@houstonisd.org and/or upload it to your school choice application:
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If coming from an HISD school
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If coming from outside HISD
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