Choice of School Coming Soon
Magnet Programs
Magnet programs provide students with intensive focus in a particular area of interest. Each program has unique criteria that students must meet in order to apply.
Announcements
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Discover our specialized programs
Looking to learn more about GISD's specialized programs for grades 1-12? Visit the Innovative Schools of Choice page or Magnet Programs page for information on attending one of our open house dates.
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Grades 1-12 Enrollment and Choice coming soon
The Choice of School period and Magnet Application will be from Dec. 1-Jan. 12. Students who will enter grades 1-12 for the 2026-27 school year can enroll and make their school selections during this time. See the How Choice Works page or the Choice and Magnet Application Process page for details.
Explore our magnet programs
Elementary
For students in K-5 grade, including the PK-5 Montessori program.
Explore GISD magnets programs
Looking to learn more about magnet programs for grades 1-12? Attend one of our Open House dates:
Elementary magnets
- Oct. 22: Hillside & Kimberlin Academy and Walnut Glen Academy
- Nov. 13: Montessori at Herfurth and Montessori at Luna
- Nov. 19: Classical and Dual Language at Vial
- Nov. 20: Beaver MST and Watson MST
Middle school magnets
- Oct. 28: Austin Academy
- Oct. 30: Classical Center at Brandenburg
- Nov. 5: Student Leadership at Sellers
- Nov. 18: Jackson MST
High school magnets
- Oct. 22: Sachse HS
- Nov. 5: South Garland HS
- Nov. 6: North Garland HS
- Nov. 10: Garland HS
- Nov. 12: Rowlett HS
- Nov. 13: Naaman Forest HS
- Nov. 19: Lakeview Centennial HS
Interested in our Innovative Schools of Choice campuses? See our Innovative Schools of Choice page for open house dates.
Interested in applying?
Applying for a magnet program occurs during the Choice of School window each year.
Transportation
Students who live within the designated transportation zone will be eligible for bus transportation.
In the case of multiple campuses offering the same magnet programming, parents are advised to contact the Magnet Office to confirm the appropriate campus based on home address.
Contact us
For more information about Magnet Programs, contact:
For more information about enrollment or the Choice of School process, contact: