Classical Magnet Programs
Enriched Curriculum with an Emphasis on Latin, Piano, and the Arts
For students with an interest in classical studies, Garland ISD offers magnet programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Elementary School (grades 2-5)
The Classical Center at Vial Elementary offers traditional elementary curriculum that has been “enriched” with writing/publishing opportunities, piano, art, drama, leadership development, and citizenship/patriotism. The school is also one of the GISD elementary schools with a “standardized” dress code policy to enhance student pride.
Requirements:
Students must:
- Score at the 50 percentile or above on the most recent reading, writing, and math standarized achievement test
- Pass all sections of TAKS
- Have passing grades in all subject areas
- No significant discipline problems
Qualifying students are entered into a lottery, and openings are filled in the order in which they are drawn. Students who wish to continue their “classical” education after completing the fifth grade are accepted to the Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School provided all qualifications continue to be met.
Contact:
Classical Center at Vial Elementary School
126 Creekview Drive Garland, TX 75043
972-240-3710
A129@garlandisd.net
www.garlandisdschools.net/ccv
Middle School (grades 6, 7 & 8)
At the middle school level, in addition to the magnet classes offered at the elementary level, programming expands to include dance and gymnastics in the magnet curriculum. The Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School offers the traditional and honors/Pre AP curriculum with an emphasis on Latin and literature. In addition to the piano, dance, and gymnastics courses, the school offers a full range of fine arts courses including band, choir, art, and theatre arts.
Requirements:
Students must:
- Score at the 50 percentile or above on the most recent reading, writing, and math standarized achievement test
- Pass all sections of TAKS
- Have passing grades in all subject areas
- No significant discipline problems
Qualifying students are entered into a lottery, and openings are filled in the order in which they are drawn. Qualifying incoming sixth grade students from the Classical Center at Vial are automatically accepted. Students in good standing from the Classical Center at Brandenburg are automatically accepted in the Classical strand of the College and Career magnet program at Lakeview Centennial High School.
Contact:
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School
626 Nickens Drive Garland, TX 75043
972-926-2630
A047@garlandisd.net www.garlandisdschools.net/classicalcenteratbrandenburgmiddleschool
High School (grades 9-12)
For High School level classical programming, please see: College and Career Magnet at LCHS