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

Applications for the 2024-25 school year will open on Monday November 13, 2023 for families and students new to the Cedar Hill ISD will open the Choose Your Seat school choice program. Applications will close to new families on January 19, 2024.

Current families who have children enrolled in a CHISD choice program must complete the intent to return form between December 1-15, 2023. 

The district offers selective enrollment for families who do not live in the Cedar Hill ISD attendance boundaries.

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 accept applications for families new to school choice programs on November 13, 2023.

Current families are asked to complete the intent to return form between Dec. 1-15. Failure to do so could result in a  scholar losing their seat for the 24-25 school year. 

Please contact a member of the CHISD Innovation Department. 

If you have questions regarding the status of your child’s choice application or placement, please log on to your Schoolmint account or contact the Innovation Department at choice@chisd.net.

Yes.

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 Elementary Montessori Program, High Pointe Elementary School and Collegiate Prep Elementary.

This year, the Cedar Hill ISD Choose Your Seat school choice program application window is November 13, 2023 through January 19, 2024.

Parents will be notified via SchoolMint regarding program admissions in early February 2023. 

Transportation will not be provided for 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 High Pointe Elementary - Call the campus at 972-291-7874.
• 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.