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How to apply
- Create an account and complete your online application in the Smart Choice system.
- Come to Ortiz and fill out an online application with the assistance of our magnet coordinator and clerk.
- Schedule an audition time for your students using the online application
For more information, contact Olivia Holub, Ortiz MS Magnet Coordinator, at Olivia.Holub@houstonisd.org.
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Deadlines to Apply
The deadline for current Houston ISD students has passed. We encourage you to apply for the 2023-2024 school year starting on Wednesday, December 14th!
Please apply early to ensure you have a good chance of receiving a space.
The HISD Choice is a new and improved application system to help streamline and improve the application experience. Below are the HISD Choice application window.
Dec. 14th - Feb. 2nd
Qualified applications received during this phase will be entered into lotteries or be offered auditions.
The HISD Choice system will shut down on February 2, 2023, and will not be brought back online until April 5, 2023. During this time no applications can be submitted.
K-12 Documentation Deadline:
February 23, 2023 Phase 1 Lottery Notifications
April 5, 2023
April 5th - June 15th
Qualified applications received during this phase will be offered auditions or seats on a space-available basis K-12 Waitlist Retires
August 11, 2023 For more information, please contact:
- Magnet Coordinator: Ms. Holub at Olivia.Holub@houstonisd.org
- Magnet Clerk: Ms. Yepez at Laura.Yepez@houstonisd.org
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For more information regarding the magnet application process, please visit the Office of School Choice website.
Magnet Matrix Calculator: How to calculate your child's matrix score
Online Application: Choose HISD