Magnet Acceptance Criteria - Collegiate Academy & High School

 Eligibility

1. 80% average in core subjects (Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
2. Minimum Measurement of Academic Progress MAP) 
   • 70% Math, 70% Reading

Required Documentation

1. Most recent report card (for all students 2nd - 12th grade)
2. MAP Scores or any norm-referenced test scores (for all students 2nd-12th grade)
3. Existing IEP and/or 504 accommodation, if applicable

Magnet probation and dismissal 

1. All students accepted for one year 
2. Must meet discipline, attendance, and academic requirements (Transfer requirements) 
3. Probation 
• Failure in core subjects-Teacher must implement the failure prevention plan  
• 3 or more absences in a marking period 
• 1 or more major referrals

This year, Cedar Hill ISD will open the Choose Your Seat school choice program waitlist for new families from  January 3-21, 2022.

The district plans to open the waitlist for potential Montessori prek and kindergarten families in April 2022.

Additional information on how to join the waitlist starting January 3, will be shared in early January.

The district offers open enrollment; families who live outside of Cedar Hill are eligible to apply. For more information on the out of district transfer process, please click here.

This year, Cedar Hill ISD will open the Choose Your Seat school choice program waitlist for new families January 3-21, 2022.

Families with scholars currently enrolled in a choice program are asked to complete the intent to return form available in Skyward. 

This year, Cedar Hill ISD will open the Choose Your Seat school choice program waitlist for new families on January 3, 2022.

Current families are asked to complete the intent to return form by Dec. 17. Failure to do so could result in a  scholar losing their seat for the 22-23 school year. 

The district plans to open the waitlist for potential Montessori prek and kindergarten families in April 2022.

Please contact Tyesha Smith Lowe, Executive Director of Innovation at
tyesha.lowe@chisd.net

For Early College Academy contact Dr. Courtney Jackson at courtney.jackson@chisd.net 

Yes.

Starting in January 2022, scholars who complete the application for available seats in a CHISD Choice Program are added to a wait list and selected through a lottery system.

Completing an application does not ensure enrollment. 

The majority of the school choice programs are free. Kindergarten through 12th grade scholars attend for free.

Pre-K tuition costs $450 per month ($225 for current CHISD employees) or free for those who qualify. PreK tuition applies only to Lake Ridge Montessori Program, and Collegiate Prep Elementary.

The district plans to open the waitlist for potential Montessori prek and kindergarten families in April 2022.

This year, Cedar Hill ISD will open the Choose Your Seat school choice program waitlist for new families between January 3-21, 2022.

Families who apply to the Lake Ridge Montessori, Collegiate Prep and Bray Elementary programs between January 3-21, 2022 will be added to a waitlist because limited spots are available.

The district plans to open the waitlist for potential Montessori and Collegiate Prep prek and kindergarten families in April 2022.

Parents will be notified via email regarding program admissions before March 2022. 

Transportation will not be provided to choice programs outside of the neighborhood attendance zone. 

Visit chisd.net/chooseyourseat for a complete list of all CHISD Choice Programs, or you can contact the campus directly:

• Collegiate Prep Elementary - Call the campus at 972-293-4502. 
• Fine Arts Program at Bray Elementary - Call the campus at 972-291-4231.
• Montessori at Lake Ridge Elementary - Call the campus at 972-293-4501.
• Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy and High School - Call the campus at 469-272-2021.
• Early College Academy at Cedar Hill High School - Call the campus at 469.272.2000.