Choose Your Seat
- Cedar Hill ISD
- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the admission requirements for Collegiate Academy and High School?
Magnet Acceptance Criteria - Collegiate Academy & High School
Eligibility
- 80% average in core subjects (Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
- Minimum Measurement of Academic Progress MAP)
- 70% Math, 70% Reading
Required Documentation
- Most recent report card (for all students 2nd - 12th grade)
- MAP Scores or any norm-referenced test scores (for all students 2nd-12th grade)
- Existing IEP and/or 504 accommodation, if applicable
Magnet probation and dismissal
- All students accepted for one year
- Must meet discipline, attendance, and academic requirements (Transfer requirements)
- 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
- 80% average in core subjects (Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
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Who is eligible to apply?
This year, Cedar Hill ISD will open the Choose Your Seat school choice program application window on November 12, 2022.
Additional information on how to join the waitlist starting January 3, will be shared in early January.
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My family lives outside Cedar Hill. Can we still apply?
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.
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How do I apply?
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.
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My child is currently enrolled in a Cedar Hill ISD Choice Program. Do we need to reapply for the 2023-24 school year?
This year, Cedar Hill ISD will open the Choose Your Seat school choice program on November 12, 2022.
Current families are asked to complete the intent to return form by Dec. 15. Failure to do so could result in a scholar losing their seat for the 23-24 school year.
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Who do I contact if I have questions about the application process?
Please contact Tyesha Smith Lowe, Executive Director of Innovation at
tyesha.lowe@chisd.netFor Early College Academy contact Dr. Courtney Jackson at courtney.jackson@chisd.net
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Can I apply to multiple programs with one account?
Yes.
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Is there tuition?
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, Bray and Collegiate Prep Elementary.
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When is the application window?
This year, Cedar Hill ISD Choose Your Seat school choice program application window is November 12, 2022 through January 31, 2023.
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How will I know if my scholar has been accepted?
Parents will be notified via SchoolMint regarding program admissions in early February 2023.
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Is transportation provided to CHISD Choice Programs from outside of the neighborhood attendance zone?
Transportation will not be provided to choice programs outside of the neighborhood attendance zone.
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How do I get more information about the programs offered?
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.
