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Our mission
We foster the growth of student self-worth and integrity to empower and inspire each individual to meet the challenges of the future.
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Austin Academy's Student Nutrition Services are in the school cafeteria ready to welcome our students and ensure they have a healthy meal.
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Our award winning AAE Jazz Band has been invited to perform at the 76th annual Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago, December 2022.
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AAE choir gets top marks at UIL
Treble Girls' Choir, Men's Chorale, and the Acapella Choir all received straight 1s, which is the highest score, on their recent performance at UIL.
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7th and 8th grade Pentathlon Teams take 1st and 2nd place overall in the district competition. Our teams walked away with 194 individual medals.
Recent News
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The Choice of School period begins Jan. 6 for students entering grades 1-12.
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Get ready for flu season! Our Student Services Clinic offers flu vaccines and more for our students.
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AAE and PTA have partnered up to provide coats and other necessities to the Heart for the Fatherless Foster/Adoptive Resource Closet.
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AAE students donated over one thousand boxes of food to the Friendship House of Garland.
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The Austin Academy yearbook is on sale now. Don't miss your chance.
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Cybersafety Week is a fun week where we promote safe and effective online learning.
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AAE students have multiple opportunities to get involved in clubs and organizations while finding other students with similar interests.
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ID badges and lanyards have arrived and students should have received theirs.
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Students at Austin Academy are exceptional! We have many students that compete in various competitions through the school year.
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The amazing AAE orchestra brings home sweepstakes from this year's 2021 virtual UIL event.
Calendar
Learn more about the Academy for Excellence magnet program at Austin MS and the application process.
Explore the middle school Academy for Excellence magnet program at Austin Academy. Families will learn about the program, find out about the application process and get their questions answered.
AAE students and families are invited to stop by Scoop N' Buns in Garland, TX to support our MYP Design program.
Our IB/MYP Design classes are raising money to support the innovative designs and lessons for the Spring semester. We hope that you and your family will consider stopping by in support of our program.
Scoop N' BUns
507 W Walnut St.
Garland, TX
Friday, December 9 | 3 - 10 p.m.
Smith Spot BBQ will be there from 6 - 10 p.m.
Social Media Contest:
Step 1: Take a picture of your order and post to your favorite social media platform.
Step 2: Screenshot your post. Load your screenshot to the google form to enter the prize drawing.
Join us for the "Who Runs the Yard?" STEP competition for performances from five of our high school teams and others from across the nation.
Join us for the "Who Runs The Yard" STEP Show Competition, where 16 teams from all over the U.S. will compete. Families that attend will get to see five GISD Step Teams compete, as well as experience:
- Radio personality PSkillz of 97.9 "The Beat" as the event host
- DJ Erandes as DJ (a Garland alumni)
- A special performance from the Garland HS STEP team
- Giveaways and a pop-up market
Tickets can be purchased online for $15.
Questions? Contact:
- Keith Swanson at Lkswanso@garlandisd.net
- Theta Nu Sigma Step Program at thetanusigma@gmail.com
This event is hosted by the Garland HS Step Team booster.
The second grading period runs from Oct. 17 to Dec. 16.
Students will be released early from school in the afternoon. Staff will stay for staff development.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 3 and students will return to school on Jan. 5.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 3 and students will return to school on Jan. 5.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 3 and students will return to school on Jan. 5.
Enjoy your Winter Break! Staff will return to work on Jan. 3 and students will return to school on Jan. 5.
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