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Welcome to HISD Magnet PK Programs
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Prekindergarten students can apply for magnet programs in the areas of Dual Language, Language Immersion, and Montessori. Pre-K Magnet transfers function as a traditional magnet transfer and do not expire when the child enters Kindergarten. The transfer maintains its validity as long as the student participates in the Magnet program they are enrolled.
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Application Timeline for PK
PK Timelines
Phase 1
Sept. 19 – April 30, 2021 Qualified in-district, TEA Eligible applications received during this phase will be entered into lotteries. Phase 2
May 1, 2021 – onward Qualified in-district, TEA Eligible applications will be considered on a space available basis. Phase 1 Notification
By midnight on May 20, 2021, notification of PK Phase 1 acceptance for Phase 1 applicants. Status will be viewable online and via email. June 3, 2021 - Onwards
Pre-K3 TEA Eligible and Tuition Pre-K4 Notifications are eligible for offers.
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Eligibility
Thank you, for your interest in HISD’s Magnet pre-kindergarten programs. We would like to update you on the state guidelines that support pre-kindergarten programming and enrollment in Texas.
To be eligible for enrollment in HISD non-tuition based pre-kindergarten program, a child must:
- be at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if a 3-year-old program is available) or four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if only a 4-year-old program is available and a resident of HISD.
- be unable to speak and comprehend the English language, or
- be economically disadvantaged (defined below), or
- meet any eligibility criteria for Head Start, or
- be homeless, as defined by [42 USC 11434a], or
- currently be or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code, or
- be the child of an active duty member of armed forces or child of an armed forces member injured, killed, or missing in action while on active duty, or
- be the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer as defined in Section 3106.002, a firefighter as defined in Section 3106.003, or an emergency medical first responder as defined in Section 3106.004
If your child is not eligible for the HISD non-tuition based pre-kindergarten program and you have applied for a Magnet pre-kindergarten program for the 2021-2022 school year, your application will be labeled as “qualified pending." A “qualified pending” applicant will not be considered until after all eligible students have been offered service and a determination of space availability has been made by the Office of School Choice at a future date.
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Contact
Pre-Kindergarten Magnet Programs
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet Program: Arabic Language Immersion
Magnet Coordinator: Magnet | Email: Adavion.Wayne@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-556-8940 | 713-556-8944(fax)Blackshear Elementary
Magnet Program: Montessori
Magnet Coordinator: Alisha Howard | Email: AHOWARD6@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-942-1481 | 713-942-1486 (fax)Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet Program: Montessori
Magnet Coordinator: Laura Aasletten | Email: LAASLETT@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-696-2930 | 713-696-2932 (fax)Helms Elementary
Magnet Program: Dual Language
Magnet Coordinator: Julie Hernandez | Email: JHERNAN2@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-867-5130 | 713-867-5133 (fax)Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet Program: Mandarin Immersion
Magnet Coordinator: Xian Xia | Email: Xian.Xia@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-295-5276 | 713-662-3527(fax)Wharton K-8 Dual Language
Magnet Program: Dual Language
Magnet Coordinator: Syreeta Lazarus | Email: Syreeta.Lazarus@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-535-3771 | 713-535-3772 (fax)Wilson Montessori
Magnet Program: Montessori
Magnet Coordinator: Krystal Perkins | Email: Krystal.Perkins@houstonisd.org
Phone: 713-942-1470 | 713-942-1472 (fax).