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Sharing the best kept secret in DISD.

There will be a DISD Magnet School Fair at Skyline HS on December 3, 2011 (8:30 AM to NOON) and our Open House will be December 7, 2011 about 6:30 PM.

 

Go by the Administration Building on Ross Ave, ask at YOUR neighborhood school, or go to http://www.dallasisd.org/parents/magnet/appforms.htm    APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AFTER December 3rd AT ALL DISD SCHOOLS

Bring what you have put together to Travis and have it checked in during the application period (Jan. 3 to Jan. 31) You will need to bring in a utility bill or similar documentation to prove that you are living within DISD boundaries. Travis is allowed only a few out-of-district students per year..

30% of the openings at any grade will be filled off the top of the acceptable listing, regardless of where you live in DISD. The remaining 70% will be filled fairly evenly going by which Elementary Learning Community the applicant is from.

Travis gets MORE qualified applications than we can accept. Those students are placed on a waiting list pending extra openings. Waiting List candidates could be called up to the end of school, or once school starts again in the Fall, but it would be unlikely to be called DURING summer.

If your phone and address are not correct and clear, you will not hear from Travis. If you are chosen, but cannot be contacted, your position will be offered to an applicant on the waiting list.

Incomplete application packets are NOT scored. Travis will ATTEMPT to contact you.

Status Letters will be mailed March 1. Second round letters will be mailed April 6.

Prospective 4th through 8th graders will be required to write an independently written essay AT Travis. Starting this year, they will also take the Nagliari Non-Verbal Aptitude Test as well. Applicants will choose a Date/Time for the  testing at the time of checking in their application packet. Time/Dates are available when you are turning in your materials.

Current 3rd graders took ITBS last Spring, current 5th graders took the ITBS in October. Magnet ITBS testing is handled by the current school. Essay tests and the NNAT are handled by Travis. ITBS Testing for private school children will be handled at time of application. January 22 & February 5, 2012 are the dates for the ITBS testing of qualified private/homeschooled students. Elementary students at Adelle Turner, secondary students at Atwell MS.

Here’s the deal. You need ITBS scores with an average of 80 or better in Reading & Math to qualify (with neither score below a 70.)  Current 3rd graders took ITBS last Spring, current 5th graders took the ITBS in October. Home schooled, private school, or out of district students : we determine if you can sign up for Magnet ITBS testing by checking your TAKS scores to see if both Reading and Math are passing and at least ONE is COMMENDED. Magnet ITBS testing will be announced for out of district students. Magnet ITBS testing for current DISD students is to be handled by the current school. Essay tests are handled by Travis. (Please note this site has always noted that ITBS testing for DISD students must be handled by their school. This has NOT been modified. )

You’ll need to remember your most recent report card as well.

Get the Application form

Take the On-site assessment and the ITBS testing (for some needed).

Other items to think about. 

Bring in your packet and take care of the final component.

Get the required materials together.

The Application Process

-Include an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)  or 504 Plan, if there is one, so that appropriate accommodations can be made during the magnet assessment.

-Proof of parent/guardian residence (current lease, utility bill, etc.) must be submitted with the application. We must verify residence in the DISD area. Phone or cable bills do NOT qualify.

ESSAY AND NNAT TESTING will be scheduled when you bring in your application packet..

TBA

 

 ITBS is handled through your current DISD school.

(THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!)

 

January 7, 21 & February 4, 2012 are the dates for the ITBS testing of qualified private/homeschooled students. Elementary students at Adelle Turner, secondary students at Atwell MS.

The Application period will not start until after the winter holidays. ITBS testing happens in November.

While we try to be as up to date and accurate as possible, DISD has a habit of last minute changes. Check back often.