Our school counseling program is dedicated to supporting students in their academic, career, and social-emotional development. Through a comprehensive and student-centered approach, we strive to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to reach their full potential. By fostering resilience, self-awareness, and a growth mindset, we prepare students to navigate their future with purpose and success.

Empowering all students to achieve academic excellence, explore diverse career pathways, and cultivate strong social-emotional skills, ensuring they are prepared for success in post-secondary education and beyond.

Regular NT 

Wednesday and Friday: Spanish Session 1:15 pm and English Session 1:50 pm

SOAR 

Tuesday and Thursday:  10:00, 11:30, and 2 pm

A complete testing calendar for Garland ISD may be found on the District website.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a set of skills that help students academically, emotionally and socially. SEL, as an important part of a well-rounded education, is integrated into daily instructional practices but families can help by promoting the basic principles at home, as well.

For more information, visit the Garland ISD Social and Emotional Learning page.

The Dallas County Promise program offers last-dollar tuition grants to help students in Dallas County access higher education without financial barriers. To qualify, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). These applications are crucial as they determine the amount of financial aid a student is eligible for, which the Promise program then supplements to cover any remaining tuition costs. This ensures that students can pursue their college education with reduced financial stress.

You now have the ability to send it directly from your GreenLight Locker. Garland ISD has partnered with GreenLight credentials which will allow students/families to instantly and securely share academic credentials and records with educational institutions, employers, and the military.

Current 12th graders may begin enrollment and immediate use of the system. If students are under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must also register and sign a FERPA release form to give authorization. The parent/guardian must use the same enrollment code as the student.

Please view the videos below for instructions on how to register on Greenlight, including how to look up your enrollment code:

How to register on GreenLight  (for students)

How to register on GreenLight and provide authorization for your child (for parents)

How to look up your enrollment code

How to share your transcript using GreenLight (for students)

Once you’ve viewed the videos, ENROLL using the link below.  The child/student must create an account on GreenLight using the enrollment code:

1. Look up the enrollment code at https://greenlightlocker.com/register by clicking on “I’m a student” and then selecting “I am looking for an enrollment code”.
2. Copy the enrollment code and click on “I’m a parent/guardian” or “I’m a student”.
3. Paste the enrollment code and fill out the other required information to validate your identity.
4. Follow the prompts to complete your registration.

Remember that parent registration is only needed for students UNDER 18.

If you are still having issues, try the Garland ISD College Access webpage.

NOTE FOR EXISTING GREENLIGHT LOCKER ACCOUNTS:
If you already have a Greenlight locker account through Dallas College or the Texas Bridge Program, do not register again. Use the enrollment code that you have already been assigned. Your GISD transcript has been added to your existing account.

If you continue to receive Greenlight error messages, take a screenshot of the error message and email it to ljoneshuggins@garlandisd.net