Math, Science, Technology magnet (MST)

Program Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Math, Science, Technology (MST) magnet program! 

You may reach Ms. Mathew, the North Garland High School Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison, by phone at 972-675-3120 x61027, and email.

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The Math, Science, and Technology Program at North Garland High School is designed to prepare high achieving students for advancement in an ever-changing, technological world. 

Through interactive multimedia instruction, students are exposed to an integrated curriculum that focuses on problem-solving and practical applications of math and science. This approach is designed to accelerate students in math, science and technology, and better prepare them for college or employment. 

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In addition to general coursework in math and science, MST students have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of elective courses within the MST program. Many courses available in the MST program are designated as dual enrollment courses, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. After completing a prescribed list of courses, MST students qualify for an endorsement in one or more of the following concentrations:

  • Computer Science
  • Biomedical Science
  • Medical Academic
  • Medical Technical
  • Multimedia Applications
  • Multimedia Broadcast
  • Engineering
  • IT Networking (Telecommunications)
  • Architecture

Each concentration culminates in a "capstone" course. Taken during the senior year, the capstone is designed to give students advanced academic and "real world" experiences by incorporating previous course work from their chosen endorsement.

Upcoming Welcome Events

Choose Garland ISD Expo

Each school year, GISD conducts the Choose Garland ISD School Expo and Magnet Fair where all eighth-grade families are invited to explore the various program opportunities with representatives from all schools in GISD. You will also be able to explore the various magnet program opportunities with campus magnet advisors.  Other guests include the district Guidance and Counselors Office, GISD Magnet Office, Dallas College and the Dallas Promise Scholarship.

Please join us for this important event:

Explore GISD Expo
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Curtis Culwell Center

For more information, visit the Explore Garland ISD Expo Website.

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)

North Garland Open House and Magnet Meeting
Date: Monday, November 14, 2022 (meeting presentations linked below)
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: North Garland High School

If you missed our open house, please see the presentations below:
NGHS Open House Presentation (MST & AMS)

MST Information

For additional information, please review our MST Program presentation.

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

Please follow these steps to apply for magnet programs:

  1. Log in to Skyward Family Access during the application period (timeline available here).

  2. Choose the "online forms" option.

  3. Complete all required information.

  4. Apply for one or two different magnet programs.

If you are not currently a Garland ISD student, you must enroll before you can access the magnet application.

For additional information about AMS & MST, please contact Natalie Mathew at NEMathew@garlandisd.net, 972-675-3120 x61027.