Choose # TheGISDEffect for success
When it comes to education , Garland ISD offers the best . No other option provides more opportunities and advantages . Through our Choice of School program , families have the unique opportunity to truly customize education by choosing to attend any campus in the district based on individual interests and learning styles .
Your child can play an instrument , explore the stars , join a state champion esports team , or rush for a game-winning touchdown under the Friday night lights . Students can choose from a vast list of career-tech certification programs – all while earning free college credit !
GISD offers programs to fit the diverse needs of all students . The district has prekindergarten for ages three and four , Montessori schools , rigorous magnet programs at all three levels , nationally recognized fine arts and Air Force Junior ROTC .
Students can begin a career path to become a television star , an emergency medical technician , an entrepreneur , a certified welder , a cybersecurity expert , a hairstylist , an accredited motorcyclist repair specialist , a chef , an engineer and more !
The time to choose the perfect school for your child is fast approaching . Families with students entering first-12th grade can make their top three campus selections from Jan . 3-Feb . 20 . The early childhood Choice of School period for those entering prekindergarten and kindergarten runs March 21-May 4 .
Selections should be made online via Skyward Family Access . New students are also encouraged to enroll through Skyward during the outlined dates .
With Choice of School right around the corner , this is the perfect time for families to explore # TheGISDEffect . For one night only , parents and students will have a unique opportunity to meet staff from our 71 campuses , scout academic programs , attend informational sessions , get resources and more from 5-8 p . m . Tuesday , Dec . 7 , at the Curtis Culwell Center . We look forward to seeing you there !
Choice of School and magnet application timeline
Dec . 7 , 2021 . . . . . Jan . 3 , 2022 . . . . .
Jan . 20 , 2022 . . . .
Feb . 20 , 2022 . . . .
March 21 , 2022 . .
April 18 , 2022 . . .
May 4 , 2022 . . . . .
# ChooseGarlandISD Expo
Grades 1-12 Choice of School and magnet applications open
Grades 1-12 magnet application closes
Grades 1-12 Choice of School application closes
Pre-K and K Choice of School and magnet applications open
Pre-K and K magnet application closes
Pre-K and K Choice of School application closes