Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School
7309 Lazy Creek Dr.
Austin, TX 78724
512.414.2589
The Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School student body is composed of some of the most academically advanced students from the 11 public high schools across the city as well as area private schools. Challenging course work is only one component in the development of our students. Academy graduates have strong skills in problem solving, teamwork, library and laboratory research, scientific and literary analysis, oral and written communication and critical thinking. The school has an award-winning fine arts program, including an internationally recognized band, and theatre arts and symphonic orchestra programs that have won the highest honors in the state. In addition, the school boasts world languages, publications and robotics programs that have won local, state, and national recognition. LASA routinely has 18 or more National Merit Finalists, and over the years, our students have graduated from many of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation.

Kealing Magnet Program
1607 Pennsylvania
Austin, TX 78702
512.414.3180
For over 20 years students from all over the city have chosen to attend the Kealing Magnet Program. They get into buses and cars as early as 6:00 a.m. because they are eager for the academic challenges and supportive learning environment they find in the Kealing Magnet Program. The Kealing Magnet Program has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in academics. The Magnet Program offers the most challenging and advanced core curricula in the district for English, math, science, and social studies. Additionally, the Magnet Program offers a tantalizing selection of electives and languages that both deepen and expand core learning. Success in academic competitions and high scores on standardized tests are evidence of the student achievement that is a hallmark of the Kealing Magnet Program.

Fulmore Magnet Program
201 East Mary
Austin, TX 78704
841-4916
The Fulmore Magnet Program for Humanities and Law for International Studies offers a rich selection of electives in law (criminal law, civil rights law, environmental law), humanities (world mythology, visual media, film production), and international studies (Japanese, Spanish, German, and French, as well as African American, Latin American, and Asian Culture). In addition to this wide selection, studies are grouped in social studies and English language arts through which they pursue a research-based curriculum through the major concepts of the grade level. Students also have the opportunity to pursue an advanced curriculum in mathematics, and in grade 8, science. Students equally excel in journalism, the performing arts, and student leadership through student council. A new opportunity is that of pursuing an area of interest and passion through independent study.

McCallum Fine Arts Academy
5600 Sunshine Dr.
Austin, TX 78756
512.414.7506
The McCallum Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) draws highly motivated students from across the city to major in music, visual/digital arts, dance and theatre. Majors are held to high standards, and the school's national recognitions include "Outstanding Advanced Placement School" (Southwest Regional Education Board); Top 3% in list of "America's Best High Schools." (Newsweek); GRAMMY Signature School (one of 33 nationwide in 2005). Frequently, artists' works advance to receive 'best in show' at state and national exhibitions; UT Dean of College of Fine Arts stated that our annual MFAA student art exhibition rivals artwork in the UT Master of Fine Arts show. Recently, our performing ensembles have participated at Festival Fringe in Scotland; Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago; and national festivals for classical guitar, dance, and theatre. The string orchestra performed in Carnegie Hall June 2006, and our wind ensemble has its fourth Carnegie performance June 2008. MFAA students do more than win awards-they are earning significant college scholarships at the nation's top universities.

Austin High School
1715 W. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
512.414.2505
The Austin Academy for Global Studies (AAGS) is a new Academy that will open in August 2008. The aim of the academy is to teach the curriculum in an interdisciplinary format, through the lens of an international perspective. The school strives to produce graduates who understand the beliefs, values and characteristics of major world cultures, and who are proficient speakers of at least one language other than English. The focus of the school is on Asia and the Americas, and as such, students will be required to take an intensive fouryear course of study in Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish. Authentic cultural and international experiences will be vital to the program's success. Additionally, student international travel and exchange is a big part of the educational goals we have set for our students.

AAGS is part of a network of other internationally focused high schools, called the International Studies Schools Network (ISSN), funded in part by the Asia Society and the Gates Foundation and AISD.

Anderson High School
8403 Mesa Dr.
Austin, TX 78759
512.414.2538
International Baccalaureate (IB) is a comprehensive curriculum that responds to the need for greater challenge for highly motivated high school students. Designed and administered by the IB in Geneva, Switzerland, the program encompasses internationally based standards of achievement. IB focuses on higher-level learning skills, creative thinking, interdisciplinary studies and community service with an international perspective on learning, which prepares students to compete in a global society. Successful completion of the coursework and examinations at the junior and senior level earn students credit at colleges and universities around the world. Students interested in IB must meet specified criteria and make a formal application to the program.

Murchison Middle School
3700 North Hills Dr.
Austin, TX 78731
512.414.3254
Nestled in the hills of Northwest Austin, Murchison Middle School offers a unique "whole child" approach to education which is highlighted by its International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. With an emphasis on rigorous academic achievement coupled with a focus on the fine arts, physical education, technology, foreign language, and community service contributions, students at Murchison's IB World School enroll in core subjects offered at academic, pre-AP, or accelerated levels of instruction. Electives specifically designed for gifted students have included courses in creative writing, mythology and world belief systems. Approaches to learning, community and service, creativity, environment and health and social education form lenses through which students connect learning both during and after school hours. Clubs at Murchison include Odyssey of the Mind, Knitting for the Kneedy, Green Team, Leggo Robotics, Science Fiction Lovers, Book Club, Math Counts and Chess Club. Being a part of the Anderson High School vertical team, students have the opportunity to apply for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in tenth grade.

Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
2206 Prather Ln.
Austin, TX 78704
512.414.3236
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders (ARS) opened in the fall of 2007 as a public school for young women in grades 6-12, with a focus on academics, wellness, leadership, college preparation and careers. The school is designed to serve young women from diverse academic, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds who want to dream big and work hard to achieve those dreams. The school looks for motivated young women who are determined to succeed academically and go to college and interested in learning to be healthy and developing leadership skills. The school also offers many opportunities for students to meet leaders in numerous fields and develop leadership skills. Students do not need to be honor roll students to apply but must live within the Austin Independent School District (AISD) boundaries. AISD provides transportation to the school for ARS students from across the district. Students must apply for admission to the school and are required to wear uniforms.

The 79th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1 (HB 1) during the Third Called Session. HB 1 adds children of active duty members of the armed forces of the United States and children of members of the armed forces who were injured or killed while serving on active duty to the list of children eligible for enrollment in a prekindergarten class. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, to be eligible for enrollment in a prekindergarten class, a child must be three or four years of age on September 1 of the current school year and must be:

1. unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
2. educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program) or
3. homeless; or
4. the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
5. the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty.

The term "member of the armed forces" includes:

• active duty uniformed members (parents or official guardians) of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard who are assigned to duty stations in Texas or who are Texans who have eligible children residing in Texas;
• activated/mobilized uniformed members of the Texas National Guard (Army or Air Guard), or activated/mobilized members of the Reserve components of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard who are Texas residents regardless of the location of the reserve unit; and
• uniformed service members who are Missing in Action (MIA).

Documentation required for determining eligibility

If a student is eligible for prekindergarten because the student is the child of an active duty, injured or killed member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, the following documentation must be on file:

• A copy of the Department of Defense (DoD) photo identification for children of active duty service members.
• A copy of the "Statement of Service" from the Installation Adjutant General (AG) Director of Human Resources for children of active members or mobilized reservists or members of the Texas National Guard. This office would use the military personnel systems and documentation to verify that the service member is on active duty in Texas or a Texas mobilized reservist. For Texas National Guard members (Army or Air Guard), the Texas National Guard's office of the Adjutant General (TAG) may provide documentation or an official letter from a commander (at or above the Lieutenant Colonel or, for the Navy at the commander level) confirming active/mobilized status may be accepted.
• A copy of the Death Certificate using the Service appropriate Department of Defense form, or a Department of Defense form that indicates death as the reason for the separation from the service for children of service members who died or were killed. If the Department of Defense form is not available, the family would ask the Casualty Assistance Office of the closest Casualty Area Command (in Texas) to provide a memorandum signed by the Casualty Office stating the service member was killed in action or died while serving.
• A copy of the Purple Heart orders or citation for children of service members or mobilized reservists/guardsmen who were wounded or injured in combat.
• A copy of the Line of Duty Determination documentation for children of service members or mobilized reservists/guardsmen who were injured while serving on active duty but were NOT wounded or injured in combat. If such documentation is not available, a copy of an official letter from a commander (at or above the Lieutenant Colonel or, for the Navy at the commander level) that stated the service member was wounded or injured while on active duty is acceptable.
• A copy of appropriate documentation for children of service members who are "Missing in Action" (MIA). Any one of the following three acceptable pieces of documentation will suffice for all services: (1) a copy of the transmittal letter from the Service Secretary stating the service member is in a missing status; (2) a copy of the DD (Department of Defense) Form 2811, "Report of Proceedings by Initial/Subsequent Board of Inquiry or Further Review Board;" or (3) a copy of the DD Form 2812, "Commander's Preliminary Assessment and Recommendations Regarding Missing Person."

If a student qualifies for prekindergarten on the basis of being a child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, the student remains eligible for enrollment if the child's parent leaves the armed forces, or is no longer on active duty, after the student begins a prekindergarten class.