Thank you for expressing your interest in the Innovation Academy at Martin Middle School!
The application window for the 2018-2019 school year opens on November 1, 2017. All applicants who are current AISD students are strongly encouraged to complete the online application found HERE. By streamlining the process online, all student information and records will be automatically transferred over from previous years.
All out-of-district students must download the application document found below.
Only complete applications submitted by February 2, 2018 will be considered based on the following student information:
Students who currently attend one of the elementary campuses on the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team (Allison, Brooke, Govalle, Metz, Ortega, Sanchez, and Zavala) should download the application form or complete the online application form at the links below.
The application window for the 2018-2019 school year opens on November 1, 2017. All applicants who are current AISD students are strongly encouraged to complete the online application found HERE. By streamlining the process online, all student information and records will be automatically transferred over from previous years.
All out-of-district students must download the application document found below.
Only complete applications submitted by February 2, 2018 will be considered based on the following student information:
- application form
- short answer responses (3)
- essay response (1)
- grade transcripts from the last two school years
- STAAR or standardized test performance from the last two years (if applicable)
- teacher recommendation forms (2)
- extra-curricular involvement
- 1-on-1 interview
Students who currently attend one of the elementary campuses on the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team (Allison, Brooke, Govalle, Metz, Ortega, Sanchez, and Zavala) should download the application form or complete the online application form at the links below.
Applications and supporting documents will be accepted via email: IAMartin@austinisd.org
Or mail to:
Martin Middle School
Attention: Ryan O’Donnell, STEM Specialist
1601 Haskell Street
Austin, TX 78702
Or mail to:
Martin Middle School
Attention: Ryan O’Donnell, STEM Specialist
1601 Haskell Street
Austin, TX 78702
Date |
Application Process |
Description |
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 |
Application Window Opens |
Application will be available in English and Spanish and can be completed either online or on paper. |
Thursday, November 2, 2017 |
Parent Information Night |
Interested 5th graders and parents are invited to learn about the IAM program and application process. |
November-December, 2017 |
Principal/Parent Coffee Meetings |
Martin principal and staff will visit elementary campuses to meet parents and present information about IAM program. |
Saturday, December 2, 2017 |
AISD Middle School Choice Fair |
Future AISD middle school students are invited to learn about each middle school program. Location: Ann Richards |
Monday, December 11 - Wednesday, December 13, 2017 |
Martin Recruitment Tour |
Martin students and staff will visit elementary campuses to meet students, perform music, and present information about programs. |
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 |
Martin Showcase |
All 5th grade students from the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team will visit Martin to learn about all the various programs, including IAM. |
Monday, January 29 - Friday, February 2, 2018 |
Recruitment Lunch |
Current IAM students will visit elementary campuses during lunch to talk with 5th graders who are interested in IAM. |
Friday, February 2, 2018 |
Application Deadline |
Students must complete the application checklist and submit all documentation through email or postal mail. |
Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 16, 2018 |
Applicant Interviews |
Representatives from IAM will visit each elementary campus to conduct 1-on-1 applicant interviews. |
Friday, March 9, 2018 |
Acceptance Notification |
Acceptance notification letters will be addressed to individual students and delivered to elementary campuses. |
Friday, March 23, 2018 |
Letter of Intent Deadline |
Students must complete and submit letter of intent to secure his or her spot in IAM for next year. |
Saturday, April 7, 2018 |
STEAM Festival Ice Cream Social |
All new 5th grade IAM students and families are invited to attend to meet current IAM students and staff. |
*Innovation Academy at Martin reserves the right to adjust the timeline. If IAM reaches capacity, students may be placed on a waiting list at the discretion of the IAM coordinator and/or the principal.