Back to School 2008
First Day of School is August 25th
For the 2008-09 school year, Garland ISD is tapping into the power of technology to improve communications between the district and our parents, students and community via an electronic newletter, parental notification system, and revamped campus websites.
Below, you will find links to a variety of useful information ranging from school supply lists for elementary students to ways to become active in your neighborhood school as a volunteer. We hope that this information will help you get your family prepared to begin the new school year.
Bus Transportation
Find useful information regarding bus transportation on the following pages:
In the event of a medical (or other) emergency, the school needs to have correct contact information for parents or guardians. The information MUST be updated at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. A form will be sent home with your student early in the school year. Please correct, sign and return the form to the school immediately.
In the 2008-2009 school year the district will launch SchoolMessenger, a parental notification system to be used for communicating with thousands of parents and staff regarding urgent situations, exclusive school events and important issues during times of crisis.
SchoolMessenger is reliant upon the most up-to-date contact numbers for families and staff. Therefore, GISD officials stress that campuses must be informed of changes throughout the school year.
Enrollment
Families new to the district are encouraged to begin the enrollment process before the first day of school. Enrollment forms can be obtained at any neighborhood campus.
Enrollment requirements, locations, dates and more can be found by visiting the General Enrollment Information page.
Gradebook Accounts
The Online Gradebook system allows parents and guardians to access student grades via the internet. The system is user-friendly with additional assistance just an email away. All a parent needs is internet access and a valid email address.
Beginning on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, (the day after Labor Day) parents will be able to create accounts for the 2008-09 school year. Each school year parents/guardians and students must create a new online account.
Immunizations
No appointments necessary for these clinics. The fee will be $10.00 per child. Bring your child's immunization records to the clinic.
- August 23, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Gale Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road
Visit the Health Services Department pages to find services and information proviided by district health professionals including a list of required immunizations and immunization clinics.
Parents of students attending GISD schools during the last school year were notified at the end of the year if additional immunizations would be required prior to enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year. Proof of these needed immunizations is required before a student will be permitted to start the school year. Please deliver updated immunization records to your child’s school BEFORE the first day of class.
Further questions regarding immunizations may be addressed to the Department of Health Services at 972-487-3268 or A877@garlandisd.net.
Reading Lists
Students entering certain English courses in the fall were assigned summer reading. Check to be sure that your child is prepared.
Supply Lists
General school supply lists are provided by the School Operations Department. It's strongly recommended that parents check with their child's school before making any purchases. Many schools prepare their own supply lists and/or sell pre-packaged supplies at the school.
Special Education Services Available / Child Find
GISD offers comprehensive special education services to eligible students from birth through twenty-one years of age. Children suspected of having a disability may be referred by contacting the appropriate resource. Find out more by visiting the Special Education Referral / Child Find page.
Volunteer Information
Get involved in your neighborhood school. Contact your local school or visit the Volunteer Program page to download volunteer forms and discover a variety of volunteer opportunities.