Thank you for your interest in Carnegie
Vanguard High
School , the only all Gifted and Talented high school in the Houston Independent School District
We invite students interested in our all G/T school to submit an application for admission. If the student is already part of the Vanguard (G/T) program in HISD, no testing is required. Students not currently in the G/T program or not currently attending an HISD school will require testing. Once you submit your application, the Vanguard Magnet Office here at Carnegie will contact you if testing in needed. Please wait to hear from us.
The completed application with all required documents must be submitted to the front office or by mail no later than January 8, 2010 to be considered in Phase I. Applications postmarked January 8, 2010 will be accepted. If you drop your application off in person, you will receive a receipt and we will schedule any testing that is needed. Please complete a Carnegie Vanguard High School Application only. Our school does not accept the Magnet Application, as Vanguard has different criteria. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to expedite the processing of your application and so we may schedule testing with you as soon as possible.
Applications:
If you have questions about transportation, testing, events, and the application process, please review our Frequently Asked Questions. Should you have further questions after reading the FAQs, please call 713-732-3690.
Testing
I want to schedule testing for my child. How do I do that?
Once you submit an application, we will contact you and arrange testing.
When is testing?
January 11- 14, 2011 @ 4:30 PM
The
Magnet Office will contact you if testing is needed
4:30 p.m.
What should I bring to testing?
Your child will need some form of ID. A passport or school ID are sufficient. If your child does not have an ID, a parent must present his or her ID.
Does my child need testing?
Only if your child is not already identified as GT by Houston ISD
What if my child is GT in another district where we live now?
Your child must test. All out-of-district students will be tested during Phase III if space is still available.
What if my child cannot make any of the testing dates?
In order to qualify for Carnegie’s program, your child will need to test. If he or she cannot make it, we can reschedule them when and if we go to a Phase II in May.
We attend private school and my child takes the ERB. Can we use that instead of the Stanford test?
No. Your child must take the Stanford test.
My child took the
Yes. Please submit the scores along with your application.
How old can test scores be for us to submit them?
We need scores no more than one year old.
My child is not GT, but he/she attends an HISD school. Does he/she have to take the Stanford test with you?
No. We will access your child’s Stanford scores since he/she already attends an HISD school.
How long does testing take?
The NNAT2 takes 30 minutes. The Stanford takes two days and is about two hours each day.
Applications
When do you start taking applications?
November 6, 2010
Can I fax in my application?
Please drop it off or mail it.
Can I get a receipt if I drop it off?
Yes. We will schedule your testing if needed and give you a receipt with the test date and time on it. You may send us an e-mail if you mailed your application with the postal service. We will respond letting you know if we have received your application.
Can I submit an incomplete application?
Yes, but we may not be able to completely process it until we have all the information.
What’s a GT Status report?
If your child is already GT, the Vanguard Coordinator or counselor at your current school needs to complete a GT Status Report. They will know what it is. If your child is not GT, testing is required and the GT Status Report does not apply to you
Which application do I complete?
You need to complete the
Do you accept students at all grade levels?
Yes, we accept qualified students in grades 9-12.
What if my application is late?
Turn it in as soon as you can. Applications for Phase II and Phase III are processed in the order they are received.
What should I submit?
On the application there are two sections at the top. One lists what you should submit if your child is already GT. The other lists what you should submit if your child is not currently identified as GT.
Do you consider anything not on those lists?
No. For equity purposes, we cannot consider letters, resumes, awards, projects, photos, or anything not listed on the application.
What do I need to do about the teacher recommendation?
We only need a teacher recommendation if your child is not currently identified as GT.
Where can I get an application?
Applications will be available in October or November and can be accessed on the HISD Advance Academics website or the CVHS website.
Tours
What is shadowing?
We assign your child to go to class with one of our students in the grade your child will be in next school year. Your child will get a first-hand look at a core class (English, Math, Social Studies, Science)
When is shadowing/tours/testing/deadlines/campus fairs/orientation?
Please consult our list below for all the Magnet and Vanguard dates, including shadowing, tours, testing, deadlines, and campus events.
What happens on a campus tour?
Current students and parents at CVHS will lead small groups of parents into classrooms while class is taking place so parents can see what instruction looks like here at Carnegie. Parents will also see the facility and have the opportunity to ask questions. All guests will receive goodie bags and enjoy snacks provided by the PTO.
Do you give tours any other time of the year besides Magnet Week?
No. Tours are not available at any other time. We encourage you to take advantage of seeing the campus during Magnet Week.
If you would like to learn about our campus or the Vanguard program at Carnegie, we invite you to participate in one of the events we have scheduled.
Magnet and Vanguard Dates 2010-2011
November
6, 2010
District
Magnet Open House
Hattie Mae
White Educational
9:00 AM-
Noon
November
8-12, 2010
Magnet
Awareness Week
Carnegie
Campus
1:00 PM
daily
November 13, 2010
Campus Fair
Carnegie
Vanguard Campus
1:00-2:30
PM
November
8, 2010- January 7, 2011
Applications
for All Magnet Programs Accepted
January
11- 14, 2011
Testing for
Phase I Applications
The
Magnet Office will contact you if testing is needed
March
25, 2011
Notification
Letters Sent
April 8,
2011
Entrance
Agreements and Course Selection Sheets Due
June
2011
Final
Report Card or Transcript Due to Counselors
Ice Cream
Social Hosted by PTO (Date TBA)
Parent Coffees Hosted by PTO
Dates TBA (Usually the week before entrance agreements are due)
Shadowing Dates TBD
Please refer to the policy for
further information: