2008-2009 Choice of School Period

Each year the Garland ISD conducts an annual thirty-day “Choice of School” period during which parents may choose what school they would like their child(ren) to attend for the next school year.

The Open-Enrollment 30-day Choice Period will occur in the spring semester. This year, elementary and secondary will have two separate open enrollment periods, which are as follows:

  • Secondary Choice Period (Grades 5-11)
    January 29 – February 29
  • Elementary Choice Period (Grades PreK-4)
    February 28 – March 28

The elementary and secondary Choice of School forms may be obtained from any of the following locations:

  • Your neighborhood Garland ISD school
  • Garland ISD Student Services Center
    720 Stadium Drive; Garland, TX 75040
    (SE corner of Glenbrook and Stadium Drives-near William Stadium) 
  • Harris Hill Administration Building Reception Desk
    501 S. Jupiter Road; Garland, TX 75042
    (SW corner of Jupiter and Walnut – across Jupiter from the Forest/Jupiter DART station)

New students (not currently enrolled in GISD) enrolling for the next school year, grades PK-12, must have their parent/guardian obtain and complete a large white enrollment form (#SP-999).  This form may be obtained from a local school campus or from the Student Services office.

General Enrollment Information

If you are new to the district and need to determine what location is closest to your home, a map of the district is available on the website.

On each form, parents may indicate a first, second, and third choice. It is highly recommended that parents indicate a second and third choices. If for some reason the district must deny the first choice and alternate choices have not been indicated, the district will be compelled to select a school for the student. Turning the form in early does not increase the chances of getting into the first, second or third school of choice.

Changes to the choice of school form can be made at any time prior to the 30-day Choice Period.  For record-keeping purposes, you will be asked to complete a new form if you elect to make a change. After the 30-day choice window closes, the choices are binding, except under limited circumstances. If a student does not get their first choice school during the “Choice of School” process, the parent may contact the school of preference to request to be placed on a waiting list. Quite often, due to families moving out of the area during the summer or a child being accepted to a specialized program, openings will become available at schools.

If a parent does not turn in a Choice of School form, the district will make a choice for you. Choice forms should be signed by the parent unless the student is 18 years or older.

Choice of School Frequently Asked Questions

Bus Transportation

School bus transportation is provided to students living two or more miles from the nearest available school. If a parent chooses a school that is not a neighborhood school, the parent may be responsible for providing transportation to the selected school. During the choice of school period the designated transportation areas for 2008-2009 will be available for review in map form on the Transportation Areas: Upcoming Year page of this website and at the following locations:

  • All Garland ISD Schools
  • Harris Hill Administration Building
    501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX
  • Student Services Center
    720 Stadium Drive, Garland, TX
  • Nicholson Library in Garland
    625 Austin Street, Garland, TX
  • Walnut Creek Branch Library in Garland
    205 Walnut Creek Shopping Center; Garland, TX (behind the bank building)
  • The Rowlett Public Library
    3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX
  • The Sachse Public Library
    5717 Miles Road, Sachse, TX 75048

Questions about transportation should be directed to the Department of Transportation at 972-494-8530. Route information for a given campus will also be available at the respective schools during the same timeframe.