What is a magnet school? What opportunities will my child have to learn about magnet schools in Northside? How and when might students and families visit a magnet school they are interested in attending? The information in this newsletter will address these questions, as well as direct you towards resources the district has provided to enhance understanding of the magnet school programs of study and application process.
Zachry Magnet
Zachry Magnet School is focused on the growing industries of Cybersecurity, Global Communications and Information Technology including CyberPatriot competitions and Junior Model UN simulations. Our program aligns for further study at NISD high schools in cybersecurity, web development, and information technology. Our innovative learning spaces include a model Intermediate Distribution Framework room, collaborative areas, and our unique “learning-stairs.”
Jones Magnet
Jones Magnet School creates authentic learning experiences whereby students come to think like engineers and scientists. Every student will be exposed to the world of STEM careers. Every student will have opportunities to explore their passions and curiosities. Every student will have highly prepared and motivated teachers. Every student will have access to world class facilities and resources.
Hobby Magnet
The three-year curriculum at Hobby Magnet School includes unique English Language Arts and Science
courses along with specialty Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that expose students to the Health Science fields of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development. Magnet students will be enrolled in multiple advanced courses and will have enhanced opportunities to earn high school credit while still in middle school.
NOVEMBER
Tuesday, 11/27:
DECEMBER
Monday, 12/4:
Magnet Fair at NISD Sports Gym
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 12/06:
Zachry Cybersecurity & Global Communications Magnet School
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Monday, 12/11:
Magnet Fair @ Paul Taylor Field House/Northside Activity Center
6:30 - 8:00 PM
JANUARY
Wednesday, 01/03
Zachry Cybersecurity & Global Communications Magnet School
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, 01/04:
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Monday, 01/08:
Hobby Health Science Magnet School
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 01/09:
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 01/10:
Hobby Health Science Magnet School
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, 01/11:
Zachry Cybersecurity & Global Communications Magnet School
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Monday 01/16
Counselors can guide students through the magnet school application process, for students to apply to their school(s) of choice, should they choose to do so.
For students to be considered for acceptance at one of the NISD magnet high schools, they must fill out the magnet school online application. Here are some important dates in the application process.
Monday, November 27
Magnet application opens
Tuesday, January 16
Magnet application closes
Friday, January 26
Acceptance letters sent to students
Friday, February 9
Student acceptance decision deadline
For more information about the application process, the online application (open November 27, 2023 through January 16, 2024) or any of the magnet high schools, please visit Northside’s magnet high school website below.