MAGNET FOR INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
THE PROGRAM
M.I.T. students participate in a multifaceted technology program in fine arts, business, applied science/health professions, communication media or information technology systems while completing a comprehensive college-preparatory program of academics.
THE FIVE STRANDS AND COURSES
Freshmen year, all students will take "Technology Systems," a modular course that introduces the students to the five strands of our program. The second year, students will be asked to choose one of the five strands on which to focus their elective courses. They must take one Magnet elective course each year.
The strands are Fine Arts, Business, Applied Science/Health Professions, Communication Media, and Information Technology. Below are links for the currently suggested courses for each strand along with Magnet Course Descriptions:
Please refer to our course catalog for Magnet Course Descriptions
APPLYING TO THE MAGNET PROGRAM
HISD provides parents with a wide variety of choice in public education through its Magnet programs. For more information, please visit www.houstonisd.org/magnet or call 713-556-6947.
Please make note of these upcoming dates:Nov. 10, 2008
Nov. 10, 2008 |
WHS Tours at 1:00 pm |
Nov. 12, 2008 |
WHS Tours at 1:00 pm |
Nov. 14, 2008 |
WHS Tours at 1:00 pm |
Dec. 1, 2008 |
Magnet Applications available |
Dec. 6, 2008 |
Magnet Program Open House @ HISD Headquarters from 9am-12pm |
Dec. 8, 2008 |
Magnet Applications are now accepted |
Dec. 8-13, 2008 |
Magnet Awareness Week (weekday WHS tours at 1pm; Saturday at 9:00 am) |
Jan. 9, 2009 |
Magnet Applications Due (must be postmarked by this date) |
Mar. 27, 2009 |
Application status information mailed to parents |
Apr. 7, 2009 |
Parents must notify Magnet school of choice of student’s intent to attend (must be postmarked by this date) |
As a result of Hurricane Ike, the traditional district-wide Magnet recruiting schedule for school year 2009-2010 is being modified as indicated above. Starting later will allow all schools to completely recover from Hurricane Ike before Magnet Awareness Week and allow families more time before they have to start making decisions about choosing a Magnet program for school year 2009-2010.
HISD is considering changes with regard to transportation of students to Magnet schools for the 2009-2010 school year. Because of our location within the district, the proposals being considered will impact many Westside Magnet students. Please take a moment to read the Magnet Transportation Overview. HISD is holding Community meetings as noted below to gather input. You may also send your thoughts on the subject to CoS@houstonisd.org.
Magnet Transportation Community Meetings Schedule
Date
Time
Location
November 20
6:30 p.m.
December 2
6:30 p.m.
December 3 6:30 p.m. Westside High School December 4
6:30 p.m.
For additional information on the Westside M.I.T., please contact Noelle Stockman at nstockma@houstonisd.org.