On the Calendar
NOVEMBER
1 Daylight Saving Time Ends
3 Student / Staff Holiday Election Day
11 Student Early Dismissal / Staff Development Veterans Day
23 – 27 Thanksgiving Break
GISD impacts lives , increases academic success
Garland ISD has One Goal , One Focus in mind : to ensure all students graduate prepared for college , careers and life . During 2019 – 20 , GISD increased its percentage of students passing Advanced Placement ( AP ) tests . Graduation rates and accountability ratings are also on the rise .
To help ease the financial burden for our families , GISD funds all AP , IB , PSAT and SAT test administrations . Test prep programs and dual credit tuition are also covered . During 2019 – 20 , 7,886 AP exams were administered to 4,448 students , resulting in 3,459 qualifying exam scores . GISD helped students save an estimated $ 5.2 million in tuition costs since each qualifying score can be exchanged for college credit . In addition ,
AP qualifying exam scores increased by more than 5 % from 2018 – 19 , and 805 students were recognized in the 2020 AP Scholars program .
The district is also on track to increase its accountability rating . The Class of 2019 ’ s projected College , Career and Military Readiness rate is 70 %, an 11 % increase from the previous year . All seven high schools are projected to earn A ratings as well .
Additionally , GISD is helping more students reach an important milestone in life . The Class of 2019 ’ s graduation rate of 94 % increased 2 %, making it higher than the state average .
For more information about GISD ' s College , Career and Military Readiness efforts , visit garlandisd . net / CollegeAndCareer .
# GarlandISDF2F : Face-to-face learning
DECEMBER
17 Secondary Early Dismissal
18 Student Early Dismissal / Staff Development Second Grading Period Ends
Garland ISD continued its historic start to the 2020 – 21 school year with the launch of face-to-face learning Tuesday , Sept . 8 . More than 18,000 students made their way to the district ' s 72 campuses to kick off # GarlandISDF2F , while others continued to learn remotely .
Although this school year may look different , the health and safety of GISD students and staff remains our top priority . We are also committed to providing all students an exceptional education . To take care of our music students , the district purchased special face masks and instrument covers . Campus libraries have also launched a curbside service to ensure our remote learners can continue to checkout their favorite paperback and hardcover books .
21 – 31
Winter Break
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