Choice Schools

ECISD is proud to offer families a Choice Schools Guide that highlights information about the different choice offerings available to students.
Choice Schools Videos
Choice School Application Assistance 2026-27
Choice Schools Guide
2026 - 2027 Choice School Application Timeline
Elementary School:
Families will apply for choice schools in Focus and will be notified if their child is eligible for the school lottery. A random computerized selection of eligible students who applied and completed all additional campus requirements will take place on February 20, 2026. Lottery results will be emailed to the family of eligible students on February 24, 2026. Parents of students must accept or decline their lottery result on or before February 27, 2026.
The online application reopens on March 15, 2026 to continue accepting applications from the waitlist when previously accepted students decline acceptance or do not register.
Middle School:
Families will apply for choice schools in Focus and will be notified if their child is eligible for the school lottery. A random computerized selection of eligible students who applied and completed all additional campus requirements will take place on February 20, 2026. Lottery results will be emailed to the family of eligible students on February 24, 2026. Parents of students must accept or decline their lottery result on or before February 27, 2026.
The online application reopens on March 15, 2026 to continue accepting applications from the waitlist when previously accepted students decline acceptance or do not register.
High School:
Families will apply for choice schools in Focus and will be notified if their child is eligible for the school lottery. A random computerized selection of eligible students who applied and completed all additional campus requirements will take place on February 9, 2026. Lottery results will be emailed to the family of eligible students on February 13, 2026. Parents of students must accept or decline their lottery result on or before February 17, 2026.
The online application reopens on March 15, 2026 to continue accepting applications from the waitlist when previously accepted students decline acceptance or do not register.

