Magnet Application Process and Timelines

Find information about the application and selection process for Garland ISD magnet programs.

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.

Go to list of elementary magnets

Middle school

For students in grades 6-8.

Go to list of middle school magnets

High school

For students in grades 9-12.

Go to list of high school magnets

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 Pre-K and Kindergarten in 2025-2026
Date	Action	Location
April 5	PreK-K Expo	Naaman Forest High School
April 1-April 30	Choice of School PreK-K
May 3	Testing 8-4	Dorsey Elementary School
May 10	Testing 8-4	Dorsey Elementary School
May 12-23	Choices processed
May 30	Magnet results sent out

The 2025-26 magnet application timeline for grades 1-12 was Jan. 7, 2025- Feb. 10, 2025.

Second Chance - students entering grades 1-12

Date	Action	Location
July 8-14	Magnet Application for grades K-12
July 19	Testing 8-4	Rowlett High School
July 21-25	Choices processed
July 28	Magnet results sent out

Open magnet programs on the second chance magnet application

Kindergarten

Beaver Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet
Beaver Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet (Bilingual)
Classical Center At Vial Classical Magnet Program
Classical Center At Vial Dual Language Magnet Program - English
Herfurth Elementary Montessori Magnet Program
Herfurth Elementary Montessori Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Kimberlin Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Watson Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet

1st Grade

Classical Center At Vial Classical Magnet Program
Classical Center At Vial Dual Language Magnet Program - Spanish
Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)

2nd Grade

Beaver Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet
Beaver Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet (Bilingual)
Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Watson Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet

3rd Grade

Beaver Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet
Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Kimberlin Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Watson Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet

4th Grade

Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)

5th Grade

Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Hillside Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Kimberlin Academy For Excellence Magnet Program
Walnut Glen Academy For Excellence Magnet Program (Bilingual)
Watson Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet

6th Grade

Sellers Middle School Leadership Magnet

7th Grade

Sellers Middle School Leadership Magnet

8th Grade

Jackson Technology Center For Math And Science Magnet Program
Sellers Middle School Leadership Magnet

9th Grade

Garland High School IB
Lakeview Centennial High School Classical & Career
Lakeview Centennial High School Collegiate
Lakeview Centennial High School P-Tech Business
Lakeview Centennial High School P-Tech Criminal Justice
Naaman Forest High School Collegiate
Naaman Forest Early College High School (ECHS)
Naaman Forest Early College High School P-Tech Construction
Naaman Forest Early College High School P-Tech Hospitality
North Garland High School Math, Science, Technology (MST)
Rowlett High School Air Force Junior Rotc
Rowlett High School P-Tech Software
South Garland High School Early College High Schools (ECHS)

10th Grade

Garland High School IB
Lakeview Centennial High School Classical & Career
Lakeview Centennial High School Collegiate
Naaman Forest High School Collegiate
North Garland High School Math, Science, Technology (MST)
Rowlett High School Air Force Junior ROTC

11th Grade

Rowlett High School Air Force Junior ROTC

12th Grade

Rowlett High School Air Force Junior ROTC

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