As a result of Hurricane Ike, HISD is modifying the Magnet recruiting schedule for the 2009–2010 school year. The Magnet Open House will officially launch the Magnet recruiting season on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, and Magnet Awareness Week will be December 8–12. (Awareness Activities Schedule)
The application deadline for guaranteed consideration in the first round will be January 9, 2009; the notification date for parents will be March 27, 2009. Applications will be available online beginning December 1. (Application Deadlines Schedule)