Parents

Need help with district devices? 

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For technology help with district-provided Chromebooks, mobile hotspots and iPads, see our page Technology support: Get help with district devices. There, you can find the support request form and resources for setting up and using district-provided technology.

Attendance Facts

Students have three ways to get attendance credit

  1. ​​​​Physically on campus with an educational professional
  2. Virtual student that is logged in at the time attendance is taken
  3. Attending virtually in Pre-K through grade 2; engaged or make progress on daily assignment before 11:59pm on the date of absence. (All grade levels) 

Absences don't have to stay Absences

  • If a student misses class, but they login to make progress on assignments the very same day, their absence will be updated to asynchronous present.
  • If your student is absent and will not be able to attend virtually or complete assignments online, please submit a notification through Skyward.
  • If your student is sick, students attempt to gain attendance credit virtually, either synchronously or asynchronously, depending on grade level and ability. Parents must notify the campus electronically, and campus staff will excuse the absence for days missed.

Texas attendance laws are still in affect.

  • Students or parents of students who have 10 or more unexcused absences may get a referral for court proceedings to enforce the compulsory attendance law.
  • The Texas attendance rules say that a students in grades K-12 must be in a class at least 90% of the time if they want to be sure to get credit for that class. 

 

Volunteer/background check

We have a new volunteer/background check. This background form is not only for volunteers but it is also for anyone wanting to go to parties, field day, or anything that you would do in the classroom or with students/staff. 

To learn more, see our Volunteer page.

For any question you may contact your student's teacher or our front office staff.

 

 

 

 

         

Anonymous Alerts®

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Report bullying and other urgent student concerns quickly and anonymously to school officials with Anonymous Alerts®.

Find out more about Anonymous Alerts® and other ways to get in touch on the district share & report page.

Fentanyl Awareness

Learn about the dangers of Fentanyl and how you can stay safe and spread the message that #OnePillKills.

Visit the GISD Fentanyl Awareness page for additional details.

Be a Garland ISD VIP 

With a special VIP pass, community members can get free general admission to many athletic and Fine Arts events at district facilities.

Visit the Garland ISD VIP pass page for more details.

District policies

To support our mission of providing an exceptional education to all students, we have created policies designed to help your student have the best possible education experience.

Visit the Policies page on the district website for additional polices and related information.