Apply to IAM
Thank you for expressing your interest in the Innovation Academy at Martin Middle School!
The application window for the 2019-2020 school year opens on November 1, 2018.
Only complete applications submitted by February 1, 2019 will be considered based on the following student information.
The application window for the 2019-2020 school year opens on November 1, 2018.
Only complete applications submitted by February 1, 2019 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)
- 1-on-1 interview (will be scheduled after the application is received)
For current AISD students, follow the instructions below to complete the online application. By applying online, all student information and records will be automatically transferred over from previous years.
STAAR scores for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
Grade transcripts for 2017-2018 and up to the most recently completed grading period.
- Go to Parent Cloud at my.austinisd.org and log in. If you do not yet have an account, you can create one.
- Search for and click on AISD Common Application.
- Choose your student and select the program(s) he/she will apply for.
- Make note of the remaining pieces of the program's application process and documents.
- When you click Submit, the following components of the application will automatically be forwarded to the selected schools.
STAAR scores for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
Grade transcripts for 2017-2018 and up to the most recently completed grading period.
- After you click Submit, you will see a link for Teacher Recommendations. Click on this link to send the recommendation form to your teachers.
- The remaining documents to be submitted are the application form, short answer questions, and essay response.
For students NOT currently enrolled in AISD, please download and complete the application document at the link below.
All 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
Recruitment & Application Timeline
Date |
Application Process |
Description |
Thursday, November 1, 2018 |
Application Window Opens |
Application will be available in English and Spanish and can be completed either online or on paper. |
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 |
Parent Information Night |
Interested 5th graders and parents are invited to learn about the IAM program and application process. |
November-December, 2018 |
Principal/Parent Coffee Meetings |
Martin principal and staff will visit elementary campuses to meet parents and present information about IAM program. |
Saturday, December 1, 2018 |
AISD Middle School Choice Fair |
All future AISD middle school students are invited to meet and learn about each middle school program. Location: Fulmore Middle School |
Monday, December 10 - Wednesday, December 12, 2018 |
Martin Recruitment Tour |
Martin students and staff will visit elementary campuses to meet students, perform music, and present information about programs. |
Thursday, January 17, 2019 |
Martin Showcase |
All 5th grade students may visit Martin to learn about all the various programs, including IAM. |
Monday, January 28 - Friday, February 1, 2019 |
Recruitment Lunch |
Current IAM students will visit elementary campuses during lunch to talk with 5th graders who are interested in IAM. |
Friday, February 28, 2019 |
Application Deadline |
Students must complete the application checklist and submit all documentation through email or postal mail. |
Monday, February 4 - Friday, February 15, 2019 |
Applicant Interviews |
Representatives from Martin will visit each elementary campus to conduct 1-on-1 applicant interviews. |
Friday, March 15, 2019 |
Acceptance Notification |
Acceptance notification letters will be addressed to individual students and delivered to elementary campuses. |
Friday, March 29, 2019 |
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 6, 2019 |
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.
