1. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HISD Office of School Choice

2. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver HISD is a district of choice with many school options for children. Quality School Choice Options Neighborhood Schools Specialty Schools

3. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver Neighborhood Schools 3 Zones No need to apply Your neighborhood Parent groups Transportation Comprehensive programs Special programs ELL Special needs

4. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver Pre-Kindergarten Programs Positively affect and nurture Not bound by attendance zones Entrance criteria Tuition-based options available Get a jump on success!

5. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver What are HISD Specialty Schools? 5 Non-magnet, school choice options Contact individual schools for entrance requirements, selection criteria and application process No transportation provided Early Childhood Centers

6. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver What are Magnet Programs? FINE ARTS ART DANCE MUSIC vocal+instrumental THEATRE CREATIVE WRITING

7. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver Explore Your Options 7 Explore program choices Choose carefully Ask guiding questions What do I like? What subjects am I most interested in? What are my academic goals? What are my life goals?

8. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver Important Dates and Deadlines Nov. 2 nd : School Choice Open House Nov. 4 th : Applications Accepted Nov. 4 th -8 th : Parent Magnet Awareness Week Oct. through Dec. 2013 Middle Schools host High School Recruitment Dec. 20 th : Application Deadline for Phase 1 Mar. 28, 2014 : Parent Notification Apr. 11, 2014 : Parent Response Deadline

9. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 9 How to Apply Online Complete Review and Send Signatures (electronic) Recommendations for Vanguard Only Information Student InformationFamily InformationSibling information Agree to Requirements and Policies Create an Account

10. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 10 Application Information Parent dashboard Submitting additional applications for a student Submitting application for more than one child

11. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 11 How to Apply using a Paper Application 2. Complete in INK and be sure to include all requested information 1. Obtain application from HISD website or by visiting any HISD school

12. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 12 Step 1: APPLY Online application system Paper application OR

13. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 13 Next Steps STEP 2 GATHER Gather Required Documents Magnet Application ENTERING KINDERGARTEN Proof of age Progress report Proof of HISD residency ENTERING GRADES 1-5 Current report card Previous year’s final report card Proof of HISD residency ENTERING SECONDARY 6-12 Current report card Previous year’s final report card Stanford and STAAR scores Proof of HISD residency

14. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 14 Next Steps Vanguard Magnet Application ENTERING KINDERGARTEN Proof of age 5 by 9/1/2014 Test date preferences Parent Recommendation Form Proof of HISD residency

15. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 15 Next Steps Vanguard Magnet Application ENTERING GRADES 1-5 1 ST & 2 ND GRADE APPLICANTS end of semester report card 3 RD, 4 TH, & 5 TH GRADE APPLICANTS previous year’s final report card, May 2013 If G/T identified, attach identification matrix and GT status report Nationally-normed Achievement Test Naglieri Non-verbal Ability Test-2 (NNAT) Only one teacher recommendation form Proof of HISD residency Any necessary testing will be scheduled by the first choice school

16. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 16 Next Steps Vanguard Magnet Application ENTERING GRADES 6-8 Previous year’s final report card, May 2013 Nationally-normed Achievement Test Naglieri Non-verbal Ability Test-2 (NNAT) If G/T identified, attach identification matrix and GT status report Only one teacher recommendation form Proof of HISD residency Any necessary testing will be scheduled by the first choice school

17. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 17 Next Steps Vanguard Magnet Application CARNEGIE VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL Previous year’s final report card, May 2013 Nationally-normed Achievement Test Naglieri Non-verbal Ability Test-2 (NNAT) If G/T identified, attach identification matrix and GT status report Attached teacher recommendation form in a sealed envelope with signature across seal Proof of HISD residency The Carnegie Vanguard Coordinator will contact applicants to schedule any required testing

18. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 18 Next Steps STEP 3 DELIVER If You Applied Online If you have applied to one or more Vanguard magnet schools, your documents must be either hand delivered or mailed to the primary Vanguard Magnet school you selected. Either hand deliver or mail the required documents from Step 2 to one of the magnet schools to which you have applied.

19. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 19 Next Steps STEP 3 DELIVER If You Use the Paper Application: Non-Vanguard Magnet The paper application and required documents can either be hand- delivered or mailed to each magnet school to which you apply. You must submit a completed paper application and required documents to each magnet school to which you apply.

20. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 20 Next Steps STEP 3 DELIVER If You Use the Paper Application: Vanguard Magnet The paper application and required documents can either be hand- delivered or mailed to the primary Vanguard Magnet School you select. You must submit a completed paper application and required documents to the primary Vanguard Magnet School you select.

21. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver LABEL 21 Next Steps STEP 4 FOLLOW-UP Monitor your account and follow-up ONLINE APPLICATIONS Monitor your SmartChoice account and the e-mail address that you provided when you created your account. PAPER APPLICATIONS Call the schools to which you applied to see if there are any additional steps that are required.

22. HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver 22 What do I do if I need assistance? We’re Here to Help. Questions? We’re Here to Help. Office of School Choice 713-556-6734 Magnet Office 713-556-6947 magnet@houstonisd.org