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Come join us Tuesday December 11, our first parent workshop, "Understanding Your Teenager" at 6:20 p.m. The speaker will be Samanda Miller from Family and Community Engagement.
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Mr.Lutz's 6th grade AVID Students are putting their AVID Skills to the test with a project that not only helps the students get a better understanding but also our teachers benefit as well. Click here to learn more!
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We invite our student and you to attend our Annual book fair from December 10 - 14. Choose from over 200 books at the book fair. All purchases benefit our school!
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Join the It's Time Texas Community Challenge and earn points for Garland ISD.
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Come to one of our meetings for detailed information and to learn about the application process.
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What types of new magnet programs would you like to see in Garland ISD? Please take our survey so we can better serve you.
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The Bison way of doing career day is so AMAZING!!!! We have 60+ speakers here volunteering and inspiring students and it’s a great experience for them on
December 7,2018 8:30 .a.m.
If you are interested in volunteering please see the attached flyer.
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Get college, career and life ready with free courses from Naviance CCLR Live by Kaplan.
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Report urgent student concerns quickly and anonymously via a new webform and app.
Do you have all your high school credits from GISD but no diploma because of TAKS or TAAS testing? You may now be eligible to graduate due to a change in state law.
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8th-graders and their families are invited to learn more about the ECHS program coming to South Garland HS.
8th-graders and their families are invited to learn more about an innovative program coming to South Garland High School.
Early College High Schools (ECHS) are high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and 60 college credit hours.
Early College High Schools:
- provide dual credit at no cost to students
- offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses
- provide academic and social support services to help students succeed
- increase college readiness
- reduce barriers to college access
Join us at Sellers MS to learn more about this magnet program and the application process.
Specific middle school Global Business, Language & Leadership magnet program information will be available. Find out about the application process and get your questions answered.
Join us at Jackson Technology Center to learn more about this magnet program and the application process.
Specific middle school Math, Science & Technology (MST) Magnet magnet program information will be available. Find out about the application process and get your questions answered.
Join us at the Classical Center at Brandenburg to learn more about these magnet programs and the application process.
Specific middle school Classical and Dual Language magnet program information will be available. Find out about the application process and get your questions answered.
Join us at GHS to learn more about these magnet programs and the application process.
Specific high school International Baccalaureate World School & Academy of Visual & Performing Arts magnet program information will be available. Find out about the application process and get your questions answered.
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