HISD Magnet High School Programs

Greetings students and parents! On September 22 at 10:30 all HISD high school Magnet programs will virtually visit
our campus through Microsoft TEAMS. Below you will find instructions on how to navigate the virtual high school
visit.

1. To get started view the video by clicking the image or link below to see an introduction to the Smart
Choice application system and other important information about high school programs and how to
apply.
View Video Here

2. Review the selections for high school Magnet programs below. Each high school Magnet program has
a specific theme and focus. Please use the coordinator email and website link to learn more about
programs that interest you. Use the “Join the Meeting” link on September 22 at 10:30 to virtually
visit with Magnet coordinators.
3. After the virtual visit, please visit ChooseHISD.com to begin your application.

Students participating in a Career Magnet program study one of many career-based themes which prepare
them for college study in the same major or certification area.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualificati Magnet Coordinator Email/
on Scores TEAMS Meeting Link
and
Processes
Austin HS * Teaching Professions Open Vanesa Luna
www.houstonisd.org/austinhs & Maritime Enrollment Join the Meeting
Academy

*Campus has more than one available academic program

 High School for Law and Criminal Justice 70 Matrix Shmecka Franklin
Justice Join the Meeting
www.houstonisd.org/Domain/25
Lamar HS * Business Administration 80 Matrix Casey Titus
www.houstonisd.org/lamarhs Join the Meeting
Northside HS * Media for Culinary Arts and Hotel 60 Matrix Laura Goeddeke
www.houstonisd.org/davishig Management Join the Meeting
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Yates HS * Communications 50 Matrix Andrea Brown

www.houstonisd.org/yates & Maritime Join the Meeting
Academy

College Prep Academies focus on Advanced Placement and dual credit college
classes to help students prepare for college and earn college credit in a wide
variety of subjects.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Mickey Leland College Preparatory for College 70 Matrix Jason Prince
Young Men Preparatory Join the Meeting
www.houstonisd.org/Domain/22433
Young Women’s College College 80 Matrix Keisha Robinson
Preparatory Academy Preparatory Join the Meeting
http://www.houstonisd.org/ywcpa

Early College High School’s provide students the opportunity to receive a high school diploma
and an Associate degree or up to two years of college credit. Students take a mixture of high
school and college classes in order to obtain their high school diploma and Associate's degree.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Challenge Early College HS Early College 65 Matrix Manuel Deleon
www.houstonisd.org/Challen Join the Meeting
geechs
East Early College HS Early College 65 Matrix Sarah Wolff Romero
www.houstonisd.org/EECHS Join the Meeting

Houston Academy of Early College 65 Matrix Victoria Williams

*Campus has more than one available academic program
 International Studies HS Join the Meeting
www.houstonisd.org/HAIS
North Early College HS Early College 65 Matrix Matthew Weaver
www.houstonisd.org/NECHS Join the Meeting
South Early College HS Early College 65 Matrix Nora Sada
www.houstonisd.org/SECHS Join the Meeting

HISD’s Magnet programs in the fine arts build on

academics to give students opportunities for creative
expression.

Note: A student applying to any of HISD’s high school Fine Arts Magnet Programs must audition and prepare according to the
school’s published criteria. Each school establishes its own audition procedures. Questions regarding these procedures or programs
should be directed to the individual school.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
HSPVA High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Audition Jonathan Klein
Performing and Visual Arts (s) Join the Meeting
www.houstonisd.org/hspvarts
Kashmere HS * Performing and Visual Arts Audition Samuel Childs
www.houstonisd.org/KashmereHS Join the Meeting

Westbury HS * Performing and Visual Arts Audition Natalie Fischer

www.houstonisd.org/WestburyHS Join the Meeting

Students at eight HISD campuses have the opportunity to earn an associates degree and
receive career training in high‐demand technical fields through the FUTURES Academy
program.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Furr HS * Academy of Science 70 Matrix Alejandra Ortega
www.houstonisd.org/furrhigh Join the Meeting
Jones HS * Academies of Allied 53 Matrix Vickie Johnson
www.houstonisd.org/joneshs Health & Join the Meeting
Construction
Technology
*Campus has more than one available academic program
 Kashmere HS * Academy of Computer Open Samuel Childs
www.houstonisd.org/KashmereHS Engineering Enrollment Join the Meeting
Long Academy Academy of Pharmacy 55 Matrix Diana Hoy
www.houstonisd.org/long Technology Join the Meeting
Sterling HS Academy of Logistics 60 Matrix Muriel Jones
www.houstonisd.org/SterlingHS and Global Supply Join the Meeting
Washington HS Academy of Engineering 65 Matrix Sonya White
www.houstonisd.org/WashingtonHS Sciences Join the Meeting
Westside HS Academy of Health 80 Matrix E. Jane Miller
www.houstonisd.org/WestsideHS Science Join the Meeting

Students learn about varied cultures, learn to speak different languages

and learn to use technologies important in our global society. Students
learn the communication skills necessary to succeed in our rapidly-changing
world.

Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS

Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Sharpstown International International Studies 63 Matrix Tina Schwettmann
School Join the Meeting
www.houstonisd.org/Domai
n/2118

Science magnets offer coursework in specialized areas of science to prepare students for future careers in a
specific area of science. Health professions and aviation sciences are among the innovative offerings.

Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS

Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
DeBakey HS Science for Health 80 Matrix Jarrod Thornhill
www.houstonisd.org/debakey Professions Join the Meeting

Sterling HS * Aviation Science 60 Matrix Muriel Jones

www.houstonisd.org/SterlingHS Join the Meeting

*Campus has more than one available academic program

 Students have the opportunity for in-depth, process-oriented
studies of STEM disciplines in conjunction with a strong
academic program. Student centered learning emphasizes
“hands-on” activities with real world applications.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Chavez HS * Applied Science and 70 Matrix Stephanie Rivera
www.houstonisd.org/Chavez Engineering Join the Meeting
The Energy Institute HS Energy 75 Matrix Jillian Estrella
www.houstonisd.org/Domain/644 Join the Meeting
Furr HS * The Green Institute Open Alejandra Ortega
www.houstonisd.org/furrhigh Enrollment Join the Meeting
Kashmere * STEM Open Samuel Childs
www.houstonisd.org/KashmereHS Enrollment Join the Meeting
Milby HS * STEM Institute Open Claudia Cardenas
www.houstonisd.org/milby Enrollment Join the Meeting
Scarborough HS * Academy of 60 Matrix Ashley Crawford
www.houstonisd.org/ScarboroughHS Network and Join the Meeting
Computer
Administration
Washington HS * Engineering Professions Open Sonya White
www.houstonisd.org/WashingtonHS Enrollment Join the Meeting

Technology magnets offer a wide variety of specialized courses involving technology. From computer
technology to bio-med technology, these programs prepare students for college and the work force
in one of the fastest growing fields today.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Heights HS * Computer Technology 80 Matrix Israel Corona
www.houstonisd.org/hspvarts Join the Meeting

Waltrip HS * Research and Technology 80 Matrix Jennifer Grimm

www.houstonisd.org/waltrip Join the Meeting

Westside HS * Integrated Technology 80 Matrix E. Jane Miller

*Campus has more than one available academic program
 www.houstonisd.org/Page/515 Join the Meeting
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HISD’s Vanguard programs serve students who have been identified

as Gifted and Talented in intellectual ability.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Carnegie Vanguard HS (s) Vanguard G/T Identification Lamia Moumni
www.houstonisd.org/cvhs Join the Meeting

Study Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic, Latin,
Russian, Hindi, Spanish, and world cultures. Varied activities and a diverse,
collegebound peer group make learning a language interesting and relevant in
today’s global culture.
Magnet High School Magnet Qualification Magnet Coordinator Email/ TEAMS
Scores and Meeting Link
Processes
Bellaire HS * World Languages 80 Matrix* L. Quan Ngo
www.houstonisd.org/bellairehigh participation in Join the Meeting
Pimsleur Language
Aptitude Battery

*Campus has more than one available academic program

 HISD Magnet High School Campuses by Area

*Campus has more than one available academic program

*Campus has more than one available academic program