O. Henry High School Advancement
AHS Information and Other HS Information
For more information, contact our counselor Ivy Claflin ivy.claflin@austinisd.org
IMPORTANT! Enrollment and Transfer Information
General enrollment and general transfers opens on Feb 16th. Applications for admissions-based and magnet programs opened on January 12th.
Special Education HS Advancement ARD Info
If your student is served with an Individual Education Plan, your child's Case Manager will be reaching out for a joint meeting with the Special Education staff at your high school. Students and parents attend these advancements together.
This meeting is in addition to any Annual IEP meetings and is specifically meant to assist high school logistics, building schedules, and answering questions from students.
Austin High Information
Upcoming Dates- Course Selection (For Students Zoned to AHS)
Wednesday, Feb 18: AHS will host an information session about course selection. Students/guardians will be able to select their courses with the help of AHS counselors. This event will take place at 6PM in the Austin High School Library. Families should bring choice sheets and an electronic device to select classes.
Friday, Feb 20th: AHS counselors visit O. Henry during science classes to help 8th graders select their courses for AHS. Selections are final. Students will need to bring their choice sheets to school. If your student needs a copy of their choice sheet, please direct them to the counseling office.
8th grade students who are applying to transfer into Austin High (or another high school) will be able to select their courses once their transfer is accepted. For transfer enrollment timelines and information, please see the Enroll Austin website.
AHS Academy Preference Survey
OHMS 8th graders will complete the Academy Preference Survey during ACES time the week of Feb 23rd. Students zoned to AHS and students intending to transfer to AHS will complete preference surveys. Please take the time to learn about AHS academies with your student in before they complete the preference survey. You may also do the preference survey with your student ahead of time, but it must be complete by April 10th.
Learn about the Four AHS Academies:
Zoned to AHS Academy Preference Survey: https://bit.ly/3NwO1vp
Transfer to AHS Academy Preference Survey: https://bit.ly/4jO898e
Academy Placements will be announced and sent to family in May by Austin HS, not O. Henry.
Austin High Enrollment Newsletter
Please see below for an important newsletter from AHS regarding enrollment, transfers, course selection, and more!
AHS 9th Grade Choice Sheet
Eastside High School - Choice Sheets and Tour
Eastside High School Choice Sheets
When: March 10th, 2026, 9:10 AM
Who: 8th graders zoned to Eastside
Where: OHMS Library
Info: A school counselor from Eastside high school will meet with all OHMS 8th graders zoned to Eastside. Students will select their desired classes for 9th grade at Eastside. ALL 8th graders zoned to Eastside will complete a choice sheet. If your 8th grader has applied to transfer to another high school, this will not affect the transfer process or likelihood of receiving a transfer.
Eastside High School Campus Tour
When: April 3rd, 2026, 9:30 AM-noon
Who: 8th graders zoned to Eastside
Where: Eastside High School
Info: We will travel via bus to Eastside high school for a tour of the school. We will learn about the programs available to Eastside students, including AVID, Breakthrough, Early College, and P-Tech. We will send out permission slips for your signature closer to the event. If you do not want your 8th grader to attend this trip, please respond to this email letting me know.
Scheduling and Course Selections at Other High Schools
Are you planning on attending another Austin ISD high school, or will you be a transfer into Austin HS?
Your counselor will have a schedule of events for course selection as the spring progresses for your chosen high school.
For 26-27 Transfer Dates and Deadlines: https://www.austinisd.org/enroll/process/dates
Mustang Day - 8th Grade Recognition and End of Year Event Thusday May 28th
O. Henry is happy to announce Mustang Day, our end of year recognition events for 8th grade families. This event has an extended awards ceremony and presentations that will lead into a luncheon for 8th grade families.
Exact time of the awards ceremony and luncheon will be announced as we get closer.
8th Grade Yearbook Information
Buying Yearbook Ads: Families who wish commemorate their child's achievements or advertise a business on an ad spread will have chances throughout the spring to purchase one. Yearbook sponsor Mr. Scott Gray expects to have order information the first week of February.
All grades: Ready to Order a Yearbook? Click here for the direct Josten's order link
8th only: Graduating 8th grade families will also get to submit baby/toddler photos for our feature. Click here to follow the Google Form link to submit a photo.
Yearbook on Instagram:@o.henryyearbook