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Hobby Health Science Focused Magnet School


Northside ISD's first Health Science magnet middle school

Hobby Magnet Middle School offers a unique program emphasizing health professions, health science and healthcare through hands-on experiences and cross-content Project Based Learning (PBL). The program aligns with Health Science programs at magnet and multiple comprehensive high schools throughout NISD. The three-year curriculum at Hobby Magnet Middle School includes unique English Language Arts and Science courses along with specialty Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that expose students to the Health Science fields of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development. Magnet students will be enrolled in multiple customized courses and will have enhanced opportunities to earn high school credit while still in middle school.

Hobby Magnet School is housed on the Hobby Middle School campus using a school-within-a-school model. Students will attend their specialty Health Science-focused English Language Arts (ELA), Science, and CTE courses in classrooms and labs including a mock hospital room and lab designed to enhance the collaboration and Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences that are key aspects of this program. The remainder of the magnet studentsโ€™ schedules will benefit from the high-quality learning at Hobby Middle School, including access to a wide range of elective, extracurriculars, and athletics.

Program Details


  • Customized academics with specialized English Language Arts, Science and elective courses
  • Enhanced opportunities to earn high school credits in Health Science electives starting in 7th grade
  • Access to Fine Arts, Athletics and other electives at Hobby MS
  • Innovative and engaging learning experience to include healthcare skills
  • Leadership and competition opportunities with membership in HOSA - Future Health Professionals, a Career and Technical Education student led organization

 

About Us


  • All NISD 5th graders are eligible to apply
  • Zone transportation provided for qualifying students
  • Acceptance by application only
  • Limited spots available
  • Magnet Principles of Health Science course fulfills the high school Health course requirement

Application Timeline


  • November 18, 2024: Online application opens
  • January 21, 2025: Deadline to submit applications
  • January 31, 2025: Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
  • February 7, 2025: Deadline for families to accept/decline

Open Houses


  • January 8, 2024: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • January 13, 2025: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Leadership and Competition Opportunities


Honors & Distinctions

With a focus on excellence, our campus has earned recognitions for its commitment to high standards in education. These awards reflect our ongoing dedication to supporting student growth and achievement.