Back-to-School Forms

Yes, the district needs updated information from the forms for every student each school year.

Forms can be completed through the first week of school.

If forms are completed before Monday, Aug. 1, middle and high school students will be able to see their schedules as soon as their campus makes them available.

Any existing data should have been carried over into Skyward. However, it’s important for you to log in and review what’s there. This will allow you to confirm that all information came through correctly and to officially submit the information.

Any previously entered information will be overwritten by new content added in Skyward.

No. The back-to-school form completion process does not impact your student’s enrollment or schedule. Your child will not lose placement at their assigned campus.

If you have an existing Family Access Account, you will use your existing log-in. Families that are new to the district or have not previously established a Family Access Account can review these steps to create a new account on the Skyward Family Access Account page.

If you need help with your username or password, view this video tutorial for instructions on how to reset your password:

English Login and password for Skyward Family Access

Spanish Ingresar a su cuenta y reiniciar contraseña de Skyward GISD

If you need help with Skyward, contact SkywardHelp@garlandisd.net.

If you need in-person assistance or access to a computer to complete the forms, you may attend office hours Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 6:30 pm at the Marvin Roden Technology Center located at 410 Stadium Dr, Garland, TX 75040 from Jul 26, 2021, through August 6, 2021.

Emergency contact numbers can be updated online, however, if you notice incorrect information during the process, you will need to contact the school. A change of address will require proof of residency.

Should your child become seriously ill or injured at school and you cannot be reached, this will allow or deny permission for Garland ISD to consent to emergency care on your behalf.

You will have the opportunity to request changes to your child health information in Skyward as part of the Back-to-School Forms process.

Hazel Health, which is a virtual platform to connect with health care providers, is a free service for our students. They provide physical and mental health support both onsite and at home. You must register to utilize this service.

Skylert, also known as SchoolMessenger, is the communication program we use to communicate with families. Skylert helps the district distribute news to families through emails, phone and SMS text messages. Families can change how they receive notifications through Skyward Family Access during the Back-to-School forms process and throughout the year.

The Skylert link inside Skyward Family Access allows parents to choose how they are contacted for the following notifications:

• School emergencies (during school hours)
• Daily attendance (individual student absences)
• General information (general school news)
• Weather-related alerts (during non-school hours)

Notice regarding directory information and parent's response regarding release of student information.

For secondary students only.

For students who are military dependents.

Two-page form required as part of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Garland ISD is required to collect and report the economic status of each student to the Texas Education Agency for purposes of the annual state accountability ratings and for federal reporting. This year the student's economic status will be determined by the National School Lunch Program (NLSP) application or by the GISD economic survey for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools. The Economic Survey will be included in the back-to-school forms for CEP schools

Therefore, parents are invited to share this information with us on this form so that we may collect and report the economic status of each student to the Texas Education Agency for purposes of the annual state accountability ratings and for federal reporting. This data will directly affect the district’s federal funding and our campus and district accountability ratings.

Student Code of Conduct and Handbook

Student Code of Conduct and Handbook - Spanish 

Student Code of Conduct - Vietnamese 

Acknowledges that you and your student have read and discussed the Acceptable Use Policy for district-provided technology resources and the guidelines for bringing personal technology devices to school.

Agreement required for all students to ensure good attendance. Please read carefully and sign. 

Attendance Agreement (incluye Español)

The Migrant Education Program provides a variety of educational services to families who work in agriculture, regardless of their nationality or legal status. This program is free of charge to all eligible families and may include tutoring, school supplies, homework tools, clothing/school uniforms, free lunch eligibility, summer programs, and parent involvement activities.

The survey asks about your recent experience related to traveling within the US to look for agricultural or fishing work.

This form allows parents to apply for free and reduced-price meals. Log in to School Café to complete the application.

Review the 1:1 Technology Program Handbook. This program is available for all PK-12th grade students and provides students with access to digital resources and instructional tools. 

• 1:1 Technology Program Handbook
• 1:1 Technology Program Handbook-Spanish

 This application is for volunteers with bilingual abilities in another language besides English who are interested in assisting with simple interpretations for parent meetings in various campuses or special events.  Interpretation needs are more likely during weekdays or evening meetings.  Occasionally on a Saturday for special events.    

Notice to provide parents and guardians the opportunity to opt-in or opt-out of preventative education for student safety lessons provided by the school counselor.