Thank You for Joining Us at the AISD Choice School Festival

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Hundreds of families dropped by the Choice School Festival on Saturday, November 4, to learn about the district’s Choice School options. The event gave families time to talk with staff and students from all the Choice School options and hear about all the opportunities.

In addition to learning about the different Choice School options, performing and visual arts students entertained the crowds. Students also showcased their campus or program projects.

It’s Not Too Late to Learn More & Apply

The district offers a wide variety of school choice options — ranging from early childhood to the 12th grade — that allow parents to elect out of an assigned boundary school zone. Most of the campuses specialize in specific areas of interest. There are even programs for students as young as three years of age.

Why choose Choice Schools? — A Best-Fit School for Your Child

All children are unique. Each learns differently, has aspirations for different careers, and is interested in different subjects: the more options that suit a student’s interests, the better for the student. The district believes that if all students can attend a high-quality school that matches their interests, they will achieve their academic potential. Families and their children can choose from Aldine’s various unique educational programs throughout the district. Each program provides students with the support they need in their areas of interest and offers extracurricular activities.

School Choice Options

Magnet Schools & International Baccalaureate Programs

Aldine ISD’s magnet schools offer many themes, including the Montessori method, direct instruction, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Additionally, Aldine ISD offers the entire International Baccalaureate (IB®) continuum — Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). The IB® program provides a rigorous curriculum. The IB® Diploma Program is a globally recognized honor curriculum with many colleges and universities awarding credit upon exam results.

Early College, CTE & P-TECH, Newcomer/Dual Language, Non-Traditional, Single-Gender, and College Prep

Early College/CTE/P-TECH Schools: Students have opportunities ranging from industry certifications to associate degrees. They can earn college credit in high school and complete their degree sooner.

Non-Traditional School: For students who thrive better in a non-traditional setting, there is a campus open for students in Grades 8-12, where they go at their own pace while still staying on track to graduate.

College Prep: Middle and high school students looking to get ahead and have a college preparatory experience can explore college and career pathways, college visits, academic support, and more.

Single-Gendered Schools: The all-girls school, which focuses on STEM, leadership, and college prep, will serve students in Grades 6-9 in the 2023-2024 school year. The campus will continue to add a grade level each year to become a Grades 6-12 campus by 2027-2028. The all-boys school —focusing on college prep, leadership, and entrepreneurship — currently serves Grades 1, 2, and 6 but will continue to add grade levels until it is a Grade 1-8 school. The all-boys school also offers a unique partnership with Prairie View A&M University.

Click on the image to hear Javier’s story and success at La Promesa.

Newcomer and Dual Language Experience: The school will serve students in Grades 9-11 in the 2023-2024 school year but will continue to add a grade level each year to become a Grade 9-12 campus by 2025-2026. The school specializes in working with two groups: 1) newcomers — students living three or fewer years in the U.S. with little to no English proficiency or coming from countries where English is not the language spoken — 2) students who know English but want to strengthen their Spanish skills and have a truly bilingual experience. All students receive rigorous academics and college readiness while ensuring they are bi-literate, bilingual, and bicultural.

Two-Way Dual Language (TWDL) Option

The two-way dual-language program, launched in the fall of 2019 in kindergarten classrooms, has expanded by a grade level each year. It will grow to be a K-12 program. Students must start the program in kindergarten at one of five campuses with the program. Students develop bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural skills and knowledge. Native English speakers and native Spanish speakers receive general academic instruction in two languages. Click here to download the PDF of the English flyer or here for the Spanish.

Learn About Each Choice School Option

Click here to learn more about each Choice School option.

Applications Are Available Online! The First Lottery is in December

Applications are available online for parents to apply. Find the best school for your child. The programs are open to all students who live in Aldine and the surrounding districts. Our First Choice Schools Lottery is on December 13, 2023. The deadline to guarantee entry into the lottery is December 6, 2023.

Questions/Information

For more information, visit the Choice Schools webpage or email [email protected]. For details about TWDL programs, contact the schools with the TWDL program.