Choice Schools & Programs

All lottery applications can be accessed at BurlesonISD.SchoolMint.net.  

High School Application Window: November 13 at 8:00 a.m. - December 5 at 5:00 p.m

• Burleson Collegiate High School
• Game Development Design School

Middle School Application Window: January 22 at 8:00 a.m. - January 28 at 5:00 p.m. 

• Game Development Design School
• STEAM Middle School

Elementary School Application Window: February 9 at 8:00 a.m. - February 20 at 5:00 p.m. 

• Coming Fall 2026: Academy of Sports & Wellness at Frazier
• Academy at Nola Dunn
• Academy of the Arts at Bransom
• Academy of Leadership and Technology at Mound
• Norwood Environmental Science Academy
• STEAM Academy at Stribling

Application Acknowledgements:

• Any disciplinary placement at Right Turn Discipline Center automatically revokes the (School of Choice) SOC approval.
• Once accepted, I am committed to my student attending the school of choice for the entire school year.

What schools of choice are available in Burleson ISD?

• Elementary School: Academy at Nola Dunn, Academy of the Arts at Bransom, Academy of Leadership & Technology at Mound, Academy of Sports & Wellness at Frazier (starting Fall 2026), Norwood Environmental Science Academy, and STEAM Academy at Stribling.
• Middle School: STEAM Middle School and Game Development Design School will accept applications for grades 6, 7, and 8.
• High School: Burleson Collegiate High School and Game Development Design School will accept applications for grade 9 only.

How can I get more information about BISD schools of choice?

• Parents are encouraged to follow “Burleson Independent School District” on Facebook or @BurlesonISD on Twitter.
• Additional questions can be emailed to choice@bisdmail.net.

How do we apply for a school of choice?

• Parents may fill out an application online at BurlesonISD.SchoolMint.net during the application window to be included in the lottery.

Is transportation provided?

• Elementary Schools of Choice: No transportation is provided. Students who attend an elementary school of choice through the application process will need to provide their own transportation to and from school.
• STEAM Middle School: A shuttle is provided from Hughes and Kerr Middle Schools. Students who are eligible for bus service may ride the bus to their zoned middle school and then ride the shuttle to STEAM Middle School.
• Game Development Design School: A shuttle is provided from Hughes and Kerr Middle Schools to Game Development Design School for grades 6-8. A shuttle is also provided from Burleson High School and Centennial High School for grades 9+. Students who are eligible for bus service may ride the bus to their zoned campus and then ride the shuttle to Game Development Design School.
• Burleson Collegiate High School: A shuttle is provided from Burleson High School and Centennial High School. Students who are eligible for bus service may ride the bus to their zoned campus and then ride the shuttle to BCHS.

Application Acknowledgements:

• Any disciplinary placement at Right Turn Discipline Center automatically revokes the (School of Choice) SOC approval.

• Once accepted, I am committed to my student attending the school of choice for the entire school year. 

What information should parents know when applying online via BurlesonISD.SchoolMint.net?

• Parents will be required to create a SchoolMint account and set up a family profile in order to apply. This is not the same as your Skyward account.

• Parents will need to know their student's ID number (lunch account number) when completing the application. 

• Due to recent carrier changes, we recommend that parents set up their SchoolMint profile to receive both text and email notifications. 

• When filling out the SchoolMint application, parents may select one school of choice.

May I apply to all elementary schools of choice?

• No. Each student can submit a single application for one school of choice based on interest.

Do I need to stand in line to submit my child’s application?

• No. Burleson ISD’s application process is 100% online. You will need internet access to apply.

What is required for me to apply?

• Internet access and an email address.

If I do not have internet access, how can I complete the online application?

• If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Burleson ISD Administration Building at 817-245-1000 to make an appointment to use a computer to submit an application. The Burleson ISD Administration office is located at 1160 SW Wilshire Blvd.

What if my student is currently attending a school of choice and wishes to apply to a different school of choice?

• If a current choice student wishes to apply to a different school of choice, they will need to apply online for their preferred school of choice.

My student is currently in 8th grade at Game Development Design School. Do they need to fill out an application for 9th grade at Game Development Design School?

• Yes. Moving from middle school to high school is an important event in our families’ lives. For this reason, students and families are asked to apply and participate in an interview, which will provide opportunities for questions and discussion of the four-year graduation plan. 

What if my student is currently attending a BISD school of choice and wishes to stay at that school? Do I need to re-apply?

• No. Once a student has entered a campus as a school of choice student, they do not need to re-apply to continue attending that campus.

• New applications are required when a student is transitioning to the next education level. For example, a current Game Development Design School 8th grader would need to apply for 9th-grade Game Development Design School. A 5th-grade STEAM Academy at Stribling student would need to apply for 6th-grade at STEAM Middle School.

Do I need to apply if I wish to attend the elementary school of choice in my Burleson ISD attendance zone?

• No. Students can attend the elementary schools of choice within the attendance zone of their primary residence in Burleson ISD.

• If you are unsure which campus you are zoned for, you can enter your home address into the BISD School Search tool. 

• Please note Academy at Nola Dunn does not have an attendance zone. All students who wish to attend Academy at Nola Dunn must apply to the lottery.

Do I need to apply online at this time for my child to attend kindergarten at a Burleson ISD school of choice?

• Yes, Kindergarten students interested in an elementary school of choice MUST also apply online at BurlesonISD.SchoolMint.net.

I live in BISD’s attendance zone, but my child is currently enrolled in a private school. May I apply for him/her to attend a school of choice?

• Yes, all students living in the BISD attendance zone may apply. We will verify the addresses with the information submitted. Students who are accepted will then need to formally enroll in BISD at their school of choice, which includes verification of residency.

Will I receive confirmation that my application has been received?

• Yes, you will receive an application confirmation email from SchoolMint. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your SPAM folder. If you still do not find an email, contact 817-245-1000 for assistance.

Can I make changes to my application once it’s been submitted?

• Yes, changes to the application can be made using the login and password created up until the closing of the application window.

The Academy at Nola Dunn offers a brain-based environment and instruction, including experiential field trips, vertical and horizontal schedules, character focus and instruction, hands-on learning, vertical teams, and buddy classes, after school clubs, an Extended Day Program, and narrative report card.

Academy at Nola Dunn requires parents to fulfill additional requirements than other schools of choice. Click here to learn more about additional requirements.

To learn more, visit the Academy at Nola Dunn or follow campus social media channels: Facebook and Twitter. Please contact the campus with any questions at 817-245-3300.

The Academy of the Arts at Bransom offers academic classes and specialized training within the Visual and Performing Arts field, which may include:  choir/voice, piano/keyboard, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, theatre, graphic design, and radio/TV/film.

To learn more, contact the campus at 817-245-3600 or visit the Academy of the Arts at Bransom website and social media channels: Facebook and Twitter.  

The Academy of Sports and Wellness at Frazier Elementary is designed to integrate academic excellence, wellness, and physical health to support the development of well-rounded students. The campus will offer specialized rotations and expanded wellness and nutrition instruction, with enhanced opportunities for student leadership and family engagement.

To learn more, visit the Frazier Elementary or follow the campus on Facebook. Please contact the campus with any questions at 817-245-3000.