Program Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Early College HS (ECHS) magnet program! 

You may reach Mr. Carlson, the North Garland High School Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison, by phone at 972-675-3120 x61301, and email.

The North Garland ECHS (Early College High School) is made up of a partnership between North Garland High School and Dallas College Richland Campus. This program offers students the opportunity to graduate with up to 60 college credits or an Associate's Degree for free. The North Garland ECHS students will conveniently attend courses inside a dedicated section of North Garland High School.

This allows students to experience college curriculum while participating in all of the organizations and extracurricular activities that North Garland High offers. These students will also have access to the Dallas College Richland campus and its resources.

The ECHS is limited to 125 students each year. This will allow students to be grouped in a small cohort to foster a tight-knit learning community. The ECHS is an extraordinary opportunity that could transform the life of your child.

Dustin Good ECHS Administrator

Brett Carlson ECHS Coordinator/Magnet Advisor

Christopher Johnson Counselor

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Upcoming Welcome Events

NGHS Magnet Open House

Parents and students, learn more about the following magnet programs:

MST (Math, Science, Technology)
AMS (Accelerated Math and Science)
PTECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) 
ECHS (Early College High School)

When: November 14, 2024
Time:
5:30 p.m. Fine Arts Performances
6:30 p.m. Magnet Information Meeting
Location: North Garland High School

The parent meetings will be conducted in English (cafeteria)  and in Spanish (library). After a brief parent meeting, you will have time to visit magnet teachers and students.

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Magnet Application Process and Timelines

Students must meet initial qualifications for the magnet program in which they want to apply. These requirements vary by program and can include test scores, grades, art/music assessments and more.

For more information about the magnet application process and timelines, please visit the Garland ISD web site.

How To Apply

Choice of School / Magnet Application Dates: 
January 7 - February 10, 2025

Please use the new Avela application to apply for magnet programs.

1. Avela System Login information will be emailed to Skyward F1 contacts the first week of January. You will want to rank your school choices in the new Avela application system by preference, paying special attention to the Magnet/Non-Magnet indicator in the school title.
    
2. The lottery system tries to match students with their choices in the order in which they’re listed, 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc., all the way through 6.
    
3. After making a match, the program will add the student’s name to the waitlist of those schools that were ranked above the matched school.
    
4. All schools ranked below the matched school are removed because they are less preferred than the matched school.
    
5. If a magnet program finds a student not eligible, they will not be placed on the waitlist for that school option regardless of how the student ranked the school.

NEW!!! 
Single Best Offer Results
Students will be given one school placement offer. There is no need to accept/decline a seat placement.  Students will remain on the waitlist for any schools that were higher ranked choices. 

Single Best Offer Results Posted in Avela: March 7th

Attend the Explore GISD Expo on October 30th, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Curtis Culwell Center to learn more.

If you are not currently a Garland ISD student, you must enroll and will fill out your Choice of School form in Skyward enrollment.

For additional information about ECHS & PTECH, please contact Brett Carlson, 972-675-3120 x61301.