Elementary Magnet and Choice Application Process

Online Application Opens on 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 link to the Specialized Programming Application and a snapcode to identify your child. 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. After your enrollment has been reviewed, an automated message from “noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com” will be sent to the email address you provide in your enrollment. This email will contain a link and snapcode to the Specialized Programming Application. 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 used. KN students only receive semester grades, while 1st through 5th receive Quarter/Semester grades. Attendance and Behavior data is available ongoing. Quarter 1 is uploaded into the application to help parents answer eligibility questions and will be updated when Semester 1 data is available. Semester 1 data will be the ultimate source for verifying eligibility requirements.

Dual Language Immersion: Two-Way Program

Applicants for the Dual Language Immersion: Two-Way program at Stults Road include native English speakers in grades PK–1. Native Spanish speakers may enroll in grades PK–5 if they reside in the Stults neighborhood or its bilingual feeder pattern and meet the requirements for bilingual services.

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.

Tour Dates and Times by Campus

Arapaho Classical Magnet

1 p.m. Tours: Dec. 2, Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 24
9 a.m. Tours: Dec. 10, Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, 18

Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet

Monday: 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.

MST Magnet

Tours:
Dec. 3, 9, Jan. 7, 16, 22, 27, Feb. 4, 6, 10, 12, 18, 26

Arapaho Classical Magnet

Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet

MST Magnet

Northwood Hills Elementary

Stults Road Elementary

Select schools(s)

Families mark each school as a 1st Choice, 2nd Choice, 3rd Choice or Not A Choice. Students may have more than one first choice, but should consider that they must be willing to attend a school that they select as a choice.
Arapaho Classical Magnet

Arapaho Classical Magnet

Principal: Kristin Strickland, Principal
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

Principal: Lyndsey Gammaro, Principal
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

Principal: Dr. Lauren Bolack, Principal
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

Principal: Dr. Rebecca Herrera
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

Principal: Jenni Smith, Principal
Address: 14532 Meandering Way Dallas, TX 75254
Phone Number: 469-593-4300
Choice Focus: Language Learning Program
Northwood Hills Elementary Website

Applications due by Dec. 18

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.
You will have a couple of weeks to notify the school if you accept the assignment. RISD will provide transportation for students who live more than two miles from the magnet.

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