Due to the recent severe storms and subsequent school closures, it has been decided to cancel all remaining semester exams for the end of the school year to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.

Student averages will follow EIA Regulation, which states, “an average of both cycle grades within a semester will be used to calculate semester grade when semester exams are not given". Therefore, your grades will be finalized by averaging your cycle 3 and cycle 4 grades to comprise your final semester average.

All of the grading regulations can be found on the Grades and Grade Point Average page.

If you have any concerns about your grades, please contact your teacher or school administration for further assistance.

The calculation of your GPA will follow the same guidelines as it would have if semester exams were given, with your semester grades being the average of cycle 3 and cycle 4 grades.

Seniors will have their final semester grades calculated the same way, ensuring that their GPA and academic records are complete for graduation. Any specific concerns for seniors should be directed to their school counselor.

Yes, if you need additional support or resources, please reach out to your school’s administration or continue checking the Garland ISD website for more information.

We will continue to communicate any additional updates via our usual channels, including email, the district website, and social media platforms. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date with your school.

Graduations and graduation rehearsals will continue as scheduled. Please review the Graduation Ceremonies page and campus communications for your school’s ceremony schedule and details about the ceremony. Your school principal will contact you regarding individual campus senior activities or celebrations.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these challenging times. Our priority is to ensure the best interests of our students are always at the forefront.
 

As you are aware, our communities have recently experienced significant disruptions due to power outages and damages, resulting in the closure of our schools.

In light of these circumstances and the impact they have had on our school district, we regret to inform you that we will not be able to conduct awards or graduation ceremonies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 11th grades this year. We understand that this news may be disappointing, especially for our students who have worked hard throughout the year and were looking forward to these special events.

Please know that this decision was not made lightly, and our primary concern remains the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community members. The challenges posed by the recent closures have made it impractical for all GISD campuses to proceed with traditional ceremonies at this time. 
 

Campuses are communicating that information through callouts and social media. 

Campuses are communicating that information through callouts and social media. 

Summer school in GISD will operate as normal. Campuses and/or the district will communicate as changes are needed for individual students.

At this time, with many families, including teachers, not having access to power, please follow communication from district sources, which include Skylert, the district website, district social media, and phone calls from the district. Your principal could also be contacting you in the future.

Messages may have been scheduled before the storm to inform you about school operations, but please understand that these messages might not be able to be turned off during power outages or when cell phone reception is weak. We are working diligently to address this issue and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. Thank you.