Reopening of Schools 2020-2021

Plans are underway to welcome our students and staff back to school for the 2020-2021 school year! Please check this webpage often to keep updated on the latest news and plans for reopening our schools and to become familiar with the options presented to parents/guardians for their child(ren)s' educational settings for the 2020-2021 school year. Please note, however, that Reopening Plans are subject to change in order to remain in compliance with ever-changing guidance from our local and state officials, the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

2020-2021 Residency Affidavit is Now Available

The 2020 - 2021 Residency Affidavit is now available electronically. This application is for individuals who cannot produce a property deed/lease or lives with a friend/family member.

2020-2021 Parental Assumption Now Available

The 2020 - 2021 Parental Assumption is now available to submit electronically. This application is required if the student will remain living separate and apart from their parent/legal guardian.

ACT Testing Dates

Due to COVID-19, many Galena Park I.S.D. students were not able to take the ACT in March, May or June. If you missed your opportunity, you may sign up for a future test date and pay the $30 test day change fee. Make sure to do this no later than the registration deadline for the new test date or else an additional $30 late registration fee will also be charged.

Attention Private Non-Profit Schools

If you are interested in receiving information regarding funding from the CARES Act, please submit your private school's information to the link provided on the next page.

Deadline Extension for Kindergarten Registration

Parents of new-to-district Kindergarten students may register online for the 2020-2021 school year. This registration opportunity is for students entering Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020. While Galena Park I.S.D. campuses are temporarily closed, all documentation must be uploaded into the online application. Please read the flyer for the directions and links to complete the application process.

Pre-K 4-Year-Old Student Registration

Parents of Pre-Kindergarten students may now register for the 2020-2021 school year. This registration opportunity is for students entering Pre-Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2020. While Galena Park I.S.D. campuses are temporarily closed, all documentation must be uploaded into the online application. The application portal will be open June 8th through June 18th.

Pre-K 3-Year-Old Program

The application process has ended for the Pre-K 3-Year-Old Program. At this time a lottery system is not necessary. Instead, a notification letter will be mailed out to everyone who applied.

Parent Connect Newsletter

For the remainder of the school closure, we will be providing a 'Monday Update' to recap and keep you up to date with the latest information, and happenings in GPISD. In Galena Park ISD, our students are extremely important to us and so are you. Please enjoy this edition of a newsletter especially designed for you. Thank you for taking the time to stay connected!

Title IX Information

Reports in regards to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, may be submitted by mail, e-mail, or telephone to the district Title IX Coordinator.

Expectations for Spectator Behavior

Galena Park ISD is committed to providing our students with the opportunity to participate in outstanding athletic programs. Please see our 2019-20 spectator behavior expectations letter on guidelines for providing the best sportsmanlike environment for our student athletes this year.

Removal of Unauthorized/Disruptive Persons

As of August 26, 2018 all school districts are subject to the Commissioner’s new rules regarding the removal of a disruptive person from a campus. More information regarding this new rule can be found in Chapter 37, section 37.105 of the Texas Education Code, which addresses: Unauthorized Persons, Refusal of Entry, Ejection, and Identification.

Blackboard Parentlink Notification System - TCPA

Galena Park ISD regularly provides mass notifications to parents, guardians, students, and faculty regarding weather closures, threat situations, event scheduling, or to provide other important education-related information. These messages not only drive positive educational outcomes, they can also save lives.