Program Overview

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

Dustin Good  PTECH Administrator

Brett Carlson PTECH Coordinator/Magnet Advisor

Jacob Garza Counselor

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What is PTECH?

• PTECH = Pathways in Technology Early College High School
• Students earn a high school diploma, and industry recognized associate degree, and gain relevant work experience.
• Partnership between North Garland, Dallas College, and Industry Partners

Why PTECH?

Students Graduate with:

• High School Diploma
• Graduation Endorsements
• Up to 60+ College Credit Hours at No Cost to Students and Parents
• Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Career and Technology Certifications
• 4 Year University Options
• College and Career Ready
• Internships
• Job Interviews and Job Placement

NGHS PTECH Pathways

• Associate of Science Pre-Med / Pre-Dental
• Associate of Applied Science Network Administrator
• Applications will be available to 8th grade students

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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

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.