Choice of School Coming Soon
Magnet Application Process and Timelines
Find information about the application and selection process for Garland ISD magnet programs.
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Grades 1-12 Enrollment and Choice coming soon
The Choice of School period and Magnet Application will be from Dec. 1-Jan. 12. Students who will enter grades 1-12 for the 2026-27 school year can enroll and make their school selections during this time. See the How Choice Works page or the Choice and Magnet Application Process page for details.
Students must meet initial qualifications for the magnet program in which they want to apply. These requirements vary by program and can include test scores, grades and more. Determine which programs your student qualifies for by reviewing information about each magnet program.
Explore our magnet programs
Elementary
For students in K-5 grade, including the PK-5 Montessori program.
Magnet application combined with Choice of School
Magnet applications are submitted as part of the Choice of School process using the Avela Choice of School Application.
See the Choice of School and Magnet Application Process page for details.
Magnet timeline
| Date | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Explore GISD Expo | CCC |
| Dec 1 - Jan 12 | Choice of School | |
| Jan 24 | Testing | Rowlett HS |
| Jan 25 - 30 | Choices processed | |
| Feb 3 | Single Best Offer Sent out |
Students Entering Grades PreK and K
| Date | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | PreK/K Expo: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | TBD |
| Apr 1-May 1 | Choice of School PK/K | |
| Apr 1-May 1 | 2nd Chance App for Grade 9 | |
| May 9 | Testing | Dorsey Elementary |
| May 16 | Testing | Dorsey Elementary |
| May 17-26 | Choices processed | |
| May 29 | Single Best Offer Sent Out |
Discover more about magnet programs
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For more information about Magnet Programs, contact:
For more information about enrollment or the Choice of School process, contact: