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HOW TO APPLY TO THE WESTBURY PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS MAGNET PROGRAM
Welcome to the Admissions page for Westbury High School's Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program in Houston, Texas. Westbury is a public fine arts magnet school in the Houston Independent School District. On this page you will find the information you need to begin your journey to become part of the Westbury family.
Magnet Applications for the Westbury 2021-2020 school year will be accepted September 19, 2020 – Summer 2021 at www.hisdchoice.com. All auditions will be done virtually this school year. You will receive an email to schedule your mandatory audition(s) during the application process. Please be sure you use a valid email address and check it regularly.Important Phase I Dates
Monday, November 30 (week of)
Auditions open for submission of necessary requirements (videos, portfolios, etc.)
Monday, December 14
Deadline to submit videos, portfolios, written work, etc.
Friday, December 18
Notifications will start going out to invite applicants to a "Live" audition/ Call-Back via ZOOM.
Scheduling will be done through ACCEPTD.
Wednesday, January 6 to Monday, January 11
“Live” Auditions Window
Friday, January 15
Final decision made and Qualification notification goes out along with seat offer.
NOTE: All dates are subject to change and any changes will be communicated as far in advance as possible.To prepare for the audition, select department in the AUDITION REQUIREMENTS tab to view the audition criteria. You must prepare for the audition exactly as is indicated for each department. It is a good idea to prepare for the auditions well in advance of your audition date. Failure to prepare for and/or attend your audition may result in automatic disqualification of your application.Virtual Magnet Information Session
(via Microsoft TEAMS)Thursdays at 1pm, Septemeber 24th to November 5thAfter the above date range, virtual tours can be scheduledby contacting Natalie Fischer at nfischer@houstonisd.orgContact Admissions
Natalie Fischer
Magnet Coordinator(P) 713-723-6015
Ext: 017124
**During closures related to COVID19, please call 832-280-7562**
Nancy Mendez
Magnet Office Clerk
(P) 713-723-6015
Ext. 017125
**During closures related to COVID19, please call 832-304-4029**