Students who do not reside in the Lamar attendance zone must apply and be approved for a transfer through the HISD Office of School Choice.  Phase I applications will open on December 14, 2022 and will close on February 2, 2023.  All qualified students who apply during Phase I will be placed in a lottery for the individual programs for which they have applied.  Qualified Phase I applicants who are not offered a seat will be placed on the waiting list.  Students who currently reside in HISD or attend an HISD school must submit an application during the Phase I window. Phase III is reserved for students who are not currently enrolled in HISD.  Current HISD students cannot apply during Phase III and must submit an application before the Phase I deadline on February 2, 2023. Lamar will not accept Phase II applicants this year.

For additional information about the transfer process through HISD click here.

Students interested in Lamar are HIGHLY encouraged to apply for more than one program.  You should rank the programs in order of interest and understand that if you are accepted to your first-choice program you will have to reapply in order to make a change.

Ranking

Students who apply during Phase I will be asked to rank their schools and programs.  Students will be placed in individual lotteries for each school/program they apply for.  If a student is offered a seat at their first choice, then all the additional choices will drop from their list.  If they are offered a seat at their third choice and are placed on the waiting list for school/program #1 and #2 they can accept the seat at their third choice and remain on the waiting list for their first and second choice. 

Programs

Lamar offers a variety of transfer options for students.  Each option is outlined below with qualification standards.  

Magnet Program

Business Administration

The Lamar High School Business Administration Magnet Program is a unique college-preparatory program with courses designed for students with an interest in all areas of business.

Applicants must have an 80 or above on the district Magnet Matrix and are eligible for HISD transportation.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Lamar is committed to educating the whole student and we understand that students finding their passion is an integral part of their high school experience.   CTE programs create an educational environment that combines core academics with real-world applications.  These pathways prepare students for success in college and careers by helping them develop the skills, technical knowledge, academic rigor, and real-world experience for high-skill, high-demand, and highly successful careers.  Our pathways offer a rigorous course of study which enhance the learning in the student’s traditional core subjects.  

We offer CTE transfers in the following Pathways:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

                Animal Science

                Plant Science

Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication

                Broadcast Journalism

                Print Journalism

Hospitality and Tourism

                Culinary Arts

                Hotel Management

Health Science

Exercise Science and Wellness

Human Services

                Child Development

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Computer Science                

Engineering

Applicants must have an 80 on the district magnet matrix for Computer Science and a 70 for all other programs and are eligible for HISD transportation.  Applicants can only apply for programs not available at their zoned campus.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Students on an IB transfer must complete the requirements for the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career-related Programme in grades 11 and 12.  They will be placed in advanced core courses in grades 9 and 10 to prepare for the rigor of the programs.  Students choose a career pathway in grades 9 and 10 and continue with that pathway if they select the IBCP in grades 11 and 12.  Additionally, students must receive an 80 on the magnet matrix to qualify.  Students are eligible for HISD transportation.  If your zoned campus offers the IB Program, you will not be able to submit an application for the IB program at Lamar.

Boundary Option

This transfer is only available for students who live in the Wisdom High School attendance zone.  Students must live in the Wisdom attendance zone while on this transfer.  If the student moves out of this attendance zone they will forfeit their Boundary Option transfer and need to apply for a new transfer.  Students on a Boundary Option transfer are not eligible for HISD transportation.

Out of District

Students who live outside of the HISD attendance boundary can apply for the Magnet Business Administration Program.  Applicants will only be considered  if space is available.  Students must have an 80 on the district magnet matrix and are not eligible for HISD transportation.

Hardship, School-based employee, Etc.

Please reach out to Ms. Titus before submitting an application for these transfers to discuss circumstances and qualifications.  Students on Hardship transfers are not eligible for HISD transportation.