Elementary Magnet and Choice Application Process

Online Application Opens Nov. 1

  • Application closes Dec. 18.
  • The magnet application is for students who will be in grades KN through 6 for the 2027-28 school year. PK is a separate, qualifying and assignment process.
  • The choice application for Dual Language Immersion: Two-Way Program is open to students who will be in PK through 1st grade for the 2027-28 school year.

Current RISD students: An automated email will be sent from “noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com” to all families of students currently enrolled in PK4 through 5th grade. This email will contain a snapcode link to the Specialized Programming Application; the snapcode helps identify your student. You must complete this application in order to submit your preferences for Magnet Schools and/or Choice Programs.

Students not currently attending an RISD school: Home school, private school or students new to RISD may also apply, as long as you live within RISD. You will first complete enrollment as a new student for the 2027-28 school year. Your enrollment will be reviewed, which could take a couple of school days, or longer if any necessary documents are missing. After successful review, an automated message from “noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com” will be sent to the email address you provide in your enrollment. This email will contain a snapcode link to the Specialized Programming Application; the snapcode helps identify your student. You must complete this second step to submit your preferences for Magnet Schools and/or Choice Programs.

Magnet Eligibility Requirements

Attendance

At least 90%.

Behavior

No more than 3 referrals. No suspensions or expulsions.

Academics

No failures in any subject area.
Core subject Areas:
KN: An overall score of 2.
1st and 2nd Grade: Score of 3 or 4.
3rd to 6th Grade: An 80 average or above.

Students must maintain eligibility throughout the application process and while enrolled at a magnet school. Only current school-year data is used. KN students only receive semester grades, while 1st through 5th receive Quarter/Semester grades. Attendance and Behavior data is available ongoing. Semester 1 data will be the ultimate source for verifying eligibility requirements.

Dual Language Immersion: Two-Way Program

Applicants for Dual Language do not have to meet the same eligibility requirements as magnet applicants. They do have to fall within two categories:
  • Applicants for the Dual Language Immersion: Two-Way program at Stults Road and Northwood Hills include native English speakers in grades PK–1.
  • Native Spanish speakers may enroll in grades PK–5, as long as they meet the requirements for bilingual services. If they reside in either the Stults or Northwood Hills neighborhood, they have initial priority of placement. If their neighborhood school is within the Stults or Northwood Hills bilingual feeder pattern they have secondary priority.

Information Tours

Join us to learn about the elementary magnet school and choice options available to RISD’s youngest learners. Day-time information tours are available at each campus from December through February. Please see the details below for more information.

Arapaho Classical Magnet

Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet

MST Magnet

Northwood Hills Elementary

Stults Road Elementary

Select Schools

Families mark each school as a 1st Choice, 2nd Choice, 3rd Choice or Not A Choice. 

Arapaho Classical Magnet

Arapaho Classical Magnet

Address: 1300 Cypress Dr., Richardson, TX 75080
Phone Number: 469-593-6400
Magnet Focus: Visual, Performing, Media and Applied Arts
Arapaho Classical Magnet Website

Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet

Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet

Address: 8301 Towns St., Dallas, TX 75243
Phone Number: 469-593-3900
Magnet Focus: Leadership
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet Website

Math, Science, Technology Magnet

Math Science Technology Magnet

Address: 450 Abrams Rd., Richardson, TX 75081
Phone Number: 469-593-7300
Magnet Focus: STEM Engineering
MST Magnet Website

Stults Road Cougars Two Way Dual Language

Stults Road Elementary

Address: 8700 Stults Rd., Dallas, TX 75243
Phone Number: 469-593-2500
Choice Focus: Dual Language Immersion: Two-Way
Stults Road Elementary Website

Northwood Hills Elementary Falcons

Northwood Hills Elementary

Address: 14532 Meandering Way Dallas, TX 75254
Phone Number: 469-593-4300
Choice Focus: Dual Language Immersion: Two-Way
Northwood Hills Elementary Website

Lottery Assignments Emailed Feb. 28

All assignments are made by random selection based on the preferences indicated on the application and the space available in the grade for your student(s). At the elementary level, we prioritize keeping siblings together, as long as parents submit their application in a timely manner.
  • Magnet applicants must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to have sibling priority.
  • Choice applicants do not have eligibility requirements, other than age and grade level.
  • Employees of the RISD will have priority of placement, as long as they submit an application on-time.
  • Assignments from the waiting list will be made as space by magnet and grade level permit.
You will have ten school days to accept the assignment. In addition, enrollment for returning students starts at the end of February; failure to submit your enrollment and required documents in a timely manner could forfeit your assignment to a magnet school. RISD will provide transportation for students who live more than two miles from the magnet.

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