Who should apply?

Current 8th grade students who enjoy STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math), making connections across content areas, and are project-oriented.  Interested learners should also embody the attributes outlined in the Learner Profile.

Only current 8th grade students residing within PISD boundaries are eligible. 

Selection Process and Important Dates

The Interest form for the school year 2022-2023 will be available at 9:00 AM on November 19th, 2021 and must be completed and submitted by 9:00 PM on Friday, January 7, 2022.
A confirmation screen (or email) will be sent after the Interest form submission.

Families will be notified of the results of the selection process by January 11th, 2022 sometime after 3:30 PM.  Requests for early decisions cannot be honored.

When families have been informed that they have been offered enrollment in the Academy, they will be required to submit an online Academy Commitment Letter to secure their enrollment by January 17th, 2022.