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.

MST Logo

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. 

Math Formula

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: 

  • Animation
  • Architecture
  • CISCO IT Networking
  • Computer Science
  • Medical/Health Science
  • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering

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

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

If you missed our open house, please see the presentations below:
NGHS Open House English Presentation
NGHS Open House Spanish Presentation

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

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