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Innovative Schools of Choice
Our Innovative Choice campuses are schools that provide unique or specialized thematic instruction.
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Discover our specialized programs
Looking to learn more about GISD's specialized programs for grades 1-12? Visit the Explore GISD event on Oct. 1, or see our open house dates on the Innovative Schools of Choice page or Magnet Programs page.
Six of our schools have adopted Innovative Choice school models. Campus administrators, district leaders and the school communities collaborated in developing themes for the schools that would be attractive to neighborhood students. Visit the school websites to learn more about the specific opportunities at these Innovative Schools of Choice.
Explore Innovative Choice schools
Looking to learn more about innovative choice schools for grades 1-12? Visit our Explore GISD event on Oct. 1, or attend one of our Open House dates:
- Oct. 23: Southgate STEM, Lyles Collegiate
- Oct. 29: Handley STEM
- Oct. 30: Couch Collegiate
- Nov. 6: Club Hill STEM
- Nov. 20: Coyle MST
Interested in magnet programs? See our magnet programs page for open house dates.
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Qualifications
Students are not required to apply or meet specific criteria or test score requirements.
Students can select one of the schools during the annual Choice of School process.
Students who live outside the school's designated transportation zone will need to make their own transportation arrangements.
Transfer requests
Student transfers and placement will be based on the availability of seats and demand for the program. Students who are not offered a seat will be placed on a waiting list for placement.
Transportation
Students who are enrolled in an Innovative School of Choice but live outside of the school’s designated transportation zone are not eligible for district transportation services.
Contact us
For questions about the Innovative Schools of Choice or the School Action Fund grant, contact the
For questions about magnet programs, contact
For questions about bus transportation, contact