MAGNET FOR INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
THE PROGRAM
M.I.T. students participate in a multifaceted technology program in business, computing sciences, engineering, fine arts, health professions or media while completing a comprehensive college-preparatory program of academics.
THE STRANDS AND COURSES
Freshmen year, most students will take Technology Systems, a modular course that introduces the students to the five strands of our program. For the second year, students will be asked to choose one of the five strands on which to focus their elective courses. Students will take at least one Magnet elective course each year. Students interested in Health Professions and Engineering will start the strand in the ninth grade year and will not take Technology Systems. There is also a separate application process for the Engineering program. For more information on the application process, please visit the Computer Sciences and Engineering page here for the application.
The strands are Business, Computer Sciences & Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Professionals and Media. The links below will take you to individual pages for each strand with specific information and sample four year plans:
APPLYING TO THE MAGNET PROGRAM
Westside High School invites you to apply for admission to our Magnet program. In order to apply, please complete the application and mail it to the address below. Please review the tour dates listed below as you are encouraged to come out to Westside and see what we have to offer!
Noelle MacGregor
Magnet Coordinator
Westside High School
14201 Briar Forest
Houston, Texas 77077For more information on HISD Magnet programs, please visit www.houstonisd.org/magnet or call 713-556-6947.
Please make note of these upcoming dates:
- Nov. 14, 2009 -- Magnet Program Open House @ HISD Headquarters from 9am-12pm
- Nov. 16, 2009 -- Magnet Applications are now accepted
- Nov. 16-21, 2009 -- Magnet Awareness Week -- (weekday WHS tours 1pm; Saturday 9am)
- January 8, 2010 -- Magnet Applications Due (must be postmarked by this date)
- January 21, 2010 -- Westside Community Open House (6:15 Early bird tours, 6:45 program)
- March 26, 2010 -- Application status information mailed to parents if application was submitted on-time
- April 9, 2010 -- Parents must notify Magnet school of choice of student’s intent to attend (must be postmarked by this date)
- TBA -- Tours of Westside for qualified Magnet students
- TBA -- Magnet Registration at Westside
For additional information on the Westside M.I.T., please contact
Noelle MacGregor
S124
281-920-8036
nstockma@houstonisd.org.
