Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can apply for Schools of Choice?
de Zavala Middle School STEM Academy
Incoming 6th graders may apply for de Zavala Middle School STEM Academy for the 2026-2027 school year. Students who currently attend de Zavala and will be beginning the school year as 7th & 8th graders do not need to apply and will remain at the campus until entering high school.Leadership Academy at Crockett
Incoming 6th-8th graders
Singley Academy
Incoming 9th graders and 10th graders
Singley Collegiate Academy & South Irving Collegiate at Nimitz
Incoming 9th graders
Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Incoming 9th-12th graders may apply for Cardwell Career Preparatory Center. The Grad LAB program is for 12th graders only.
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When can I apply?
The application window is open from October 23 to November 21, 2025 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Cardwell applications are open year-round.
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Can I apply if I live outside of the boundaries of Irving ISD?
Irving ISD accepts out-of-district transfers for non-resident students. Families interested in making Irving ISD their district of choice are welcome to apply.
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How does the district decide who is accepted to Schools of Choice?
For the STEM Academy at de Zavala, Leadership Academy at Crockett, Singley Academy, Singley Collegiate Academy and South Irving Collegiate Academy at Nimitz, acceptances are granted admission through a lottery.
For Cardwell Career Preparatory Center, acceptances are granted through an application process based on specific needs and criteria.
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Can I apply for more than one school for my student?
Yes.
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When will I find out if my student has been accepted?
Acceptances will be made in two lottery rounds. The first round of acceptances will take place on December 9, 2025 and the second round of acceptances will take place on January 6, 2026/
If a student is not selected in any of the two rounds, the student will be placed on a waitlist based on their first choice, if applicable.
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Once my student is accepted, what do I need to do?
Once the acceptance notices have been emailed, you must confirm your spot within the acceptance window by filling out the form linked in the email before the acceptance deadline.
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Round 1 Acceptance Deadline: December 19, 2025
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Round 2 Acceptance Deadline: January 16, 2026
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Is there transportation provided to Schools of Choice?
Bus transportation is provided for Schools of Choice. Eligibility follows existing transportation guidelines and takes into account proximity to the school and additional criteria, in accordance with state and federal law.
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Do I need to reapply if my student is already enrolled in a School of Choice for the next school year?
No. Students currently attending a School of Choice who plan to continue do not need to reapply.
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Who should I contact if I have questions about the Schools of Choice?
de Zavala Middle School STEM Academy - Tiffany Williams, Principal
972.600.6000 | ChooseDeZavala@irvingisd.net
Singley Academy – Brandi Johnson, Principal
972.600.5307 | ChooseSingley@irvingisd.net
Singley Collegiate Academy – Brandi Johnson, Principal
972.600.5307 | ChooseSingley@irvingisd.net
South Irving Collegiate at Nimitz – Wendy Trammell, Associate Principal
972.600.5800 | ChooseSICAN@irvingisd.net
Cardwell Career Preparatory Center - Patty Rodriguez, Principal
972.600.6140 | ChooseCardwell@irvingisd.net
Leadership Academy at Crockett Middle School - Manny Espino, Principal
972.600.4700 | ChooseCrockett@irvingisd.net
Application Questions
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If you have specific questions about the lottery process or application status, please email schoolchoice@irvingisd.net with the student's name and student ID, if applicable.