Announcements

Choice of School Opens Jan. 7 (grades 1-12)

The choice and magnet application period is Jan. 7-Feb. 10 for students entering grades 1-12 in the fall. 
IMPORTANT: There are many changes with the process this year. See the Choice and Magnet Application Process page for details.

Students must meet initial qualifications for the magnet program in which they want to apply. These requirements vary by program and can include test scores, grades and more. Determine which programs your student qualifies for by reviewing information about each magnet program.

Explore our magnet programs

Elementary

For students in K-5 grade, including the PK-5 Montessori program.

Middle school

For students in grades 6-8.

High school

For students in grades 9-12.

Magnet application combined with Choice of School

Magnet applications are submitted as part of the Choice of School process using the Avela Choice of School Application

See the Choice of School and Magnet Application Process page for details.

Magnet application timelines

Students Entering Grades 1-12 in 2025-2026
DateActionLocation
Oct 30Explore GISD Expo Curtis Culwell Center
Jan 7-Feb 10Choice of School 
Feb 15Testing - MAP and CogATSachse High School
Feb 18-29Choices processed 
March 7Magnet results sent out 
Students Entering Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten in 2025-2026
DateActionLocation
April 5PreK-K ExpoWilliams Stadium
April 1-April 30Choice of School PreK-K 
May 10Testing 8-4Dorsey Elementary School
May 12-23Choices processed 
May 30Magnet results sent out 

Contact us

For more information about Magnet Programs, contact:
For more information about enrollment or the Choice of School process, contact: