Spring Branch’s two highly regarded district charter schools, Cornerstone Academy, a middle school, and Westchester Academy for International Studies, a middle and high school campus, will conduct open houses in January for prospective new students and parents. In the weeks ahead, both schools will also accept new student applications.

Cornerstone Academy, 9026 Westview, will host its annual Community Day from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Jan. 26. Director Jill Wright will talk about the school, its curriculum and expectations for students. The morning session will include classroom tours and opportunities to speak with teachers and students. Applications for Cornerstone’s 2008-2009 school lottery will be accepted from Jan. 26 through 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. The lottery will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22. For details, call 713-365-5766.

 

Westchester Academy for International Studies, which includes the district’s only International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for high school students, will conduct an Open House for prospective new parents and students at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Director Pamela Butler, staff members, teachers and students will speak about the middle and high school experience, classes and program expectations. Applications will be accepted Jan. 28 through the close of the school day on Friday, Feb. 15. If needed, a lottery will held on Feb. 22. For details, call 713-365-5678.

posted 12-19-07