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Learn About Our Schools of Choice

What are Schools & Programming of Choice?

Schools of Choice is the process of allowing every family to choose the K-12 educational options that best fit their children.

Every child is unique, and all children learn differently. Some children might succeed at the neighborhood public school, while others might fit in better at a school based on their unique interest. At Manor ISD we empower our students and families to pick the pathway that best fits them!

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Apply Starting December 15thApplications close January 21 

**Current scholars do not need to reapply to their currently accepted Schools of Choice campus.** 

 

Guidelines

The Schools of Choice/Early College Program application for the 2026-2027 opens on Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. The application is ONLY for new students currently in 5th & 8th grade (rising 6th & 9th graders). 

Applications will close at 10 p.m. on January 21, 2026.

New scholars to the campus or program can apply to more than one School of Choice/Program. Please note that if you are applying to Manor New Tech High School and the MHS Early College Program, you will need to fill out separate applications in SchoolMint. Middle School applicants only need to submit one application and may apply to more than one campus. In addition, we ask that applicants use a personal email address (not their school email address)  when filling out their application.

**Current scholars do not need to reapply to their currently accepted Schools of Choice campus.** 

Selection Process

If more scholars apply than the number of available spots for a campus or program, a lottery will take place by February 5, 2026. All scholars, regardless of acceptance, will be notified of their status via SchoolMint after the lottery takes place. A lottery will not take place for the Manor High School Early College Program. Scholars selected for the Manor High School Early College Program will receive notification of their acceptance.

Scholars selected for Manor Rise Academy, Manor New Tech Middle School, and Manor New Tech High School will have until 10:00 PM on February 8, 2026, to accept their selection offer in SchoolMint. If families have more than one scholar accepting an offer, they must accept each individual offer.   If not accepted by that time, the seat will automatically be declined and given to the next person on the waiting list. Scholars who decline or do not accept their offer will not receive another offer from another campus. Scholars not selected will be placed on the waiting list for their selected campuses.

Join Us For Our Schools of Choice Fairs

We look forward to seeing you at the fairs. These events are your chance to explore how our Schools of Choice, Early College programs, and CTE pathways can inspire and support your scholar’s success!

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If you have any further questions regarding our Schools of Choice, please contact the campus of interest directly.