Steps for Applying

1. Apply online at https://choose.DallasISD.org. (Be sure to select Skyline High School as your school and Advanced Social Sciences - Legal Studies as your program.)

2. Upload the required documents (report card, test scores, proof of address, IEP/504 plans, if applicable) (See residency information below.)

3. Applications will be reviewed from November 1st through January 31st:

   • Applicants who meet the GPA (78% or above) and test score eligibility requirements will be deemed 'Eligible' and will proceed to the campus interview, scheduled by the magnet school.

   • Applicants who do not meet the GPA and test score eligibility will be deemed 'Ineligible' and will not move forward in the application process.

4. Offer and wait list notifications will be sent via email by March 1st.

5. The deadline to accept or decline a seat is March 17th.

6. Registration at the accepted school begins on April 1st.

Important Tips for Applying to a Magnet School

1. The recommended internet browser for applying is Chrome.

2. You will need a valid email address to create a single sign-on account, which will allow you to submit applications for all the children in your household. You will use this account to complete applications, check the status of your applications, and view your placement. You may opt in/out of the text message notification option in your account settings.

3. BE SURE TO CHOOSE CAREFULLY - You will rank the schools 1-5; rank your most desired schools highest to lowest, with (1) being the highest rank. The selection system will optimize your (1) school offering based on your highest-ranked school choice. You will be able to edit or re-rank your choices until January 31st.

Per Dallas ISD Policy

• For each magnet program, all qualified in-district students shall be served before any out-of-district student may gain admission into that magnet program. Proof of residence must be submitted each year.

• Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) must actually reside with the student within the Dallas Independent School District boundaries. "Residence" is the permanent primary physical location where a person lives and sleeps. The residence of a minor child is presumed to be the residence of the parent or guardian who has legal physical custody of the child.

  • i. If the student's parents are divorced and share physical custody, the student's residence is the location where the student lives the majority of the time—with the primary or majority custodial parent (court documents will be required).

  • ii. If the student is not living with a parent, the Dallas Independent School District requires that a responsible adult obtain legal guardianship through the court system (notarized letters from parents giving "guardianship" to others are unacceptable).

  • iii. A temporary residence within the Dallas Independent School District boundaries solely for the purpose of attending a Dallas Independent School District school shall not be considered residency.

• Falsifying information on the Magnet application will invalidate the application, and the student's application will be excluded from the selection process. The Dallas Independent School District reserves the right to change a student's enrollment status, placement and/or programming upon receipt of additional information.

Bilingual: How to apply instructions

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