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High schoolers receive iPads, continued support
Garland ISD is driving digital learning with the distribution of nearly 17,000 iPads to high schoolers this fall. Known as Ready 1:1, the initiative encourages students to be innovative, creative and prepared for 21st-century jobs.
While most other districts require students to attend the school closest to home, Garland ISD gives its students the unique opportunity to attend any campus.
It’ s called Choice of School, and it allows families to customize education based on individual interests and learning styles.
Families with students in grades 5-11 can make their top three selections from Jan. 30-Feb. 28. The Elementary Choice of School period for prekindergarten-fourth grade students runs March 23-April 21.
Selections should be made online via Skyward Family Access. New students are encouraged to enroll via Skyward during those dates as well.
Scan the QR code for more information.
A process that began with the district’ s Strategic Plan, the 2014 Bond-funded iPads were rolled out through English classes in just over one month. Campuses then celebrated the deployment by hosting parades and rallies.
But a successful delivery is not Ready 1:1’ s sole purpose. With an adoption rate of more than 90 percent at each high school, ongoing support will be offered throughout the year.
Expanding students’ access to the Internet, Late Nights at the Library extend hours to 8 p. m. one night a week each at Garland, Naaman Forest, North Garland and Rowlett high schools. The Wi-Fi Partners program also asks businesses to provide students free access to their Wi-Fi system. More than 100 businesses currently display a sticker on their storefronts to show they enrolled in the program.
To get a list of Wi-Fi partners, as well as parent tips and more, visit the district website at bit. ly / iPadready.
February
alendar
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Go Red for Women
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Signing Day
National African American History Month
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1:1 Parent Technology Night
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National PTA Founders Day Fourth Grading Period Ends
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Fifth Grading Period Begins
A + UIL Academics Meet AP Math Study Session
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AP English Study Session
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PTA Rally Day at the Capitol
december 2016