Our Mission

The Grand Prairie ISD Advanced Academics/Gifted and Talented Program is committed to ensuring that our highest ability learners are challenged to meet their potential and that curriculum and learning opportunities are in line with their needs, interests, and abilities.

View and download the slideshow presentation here.

Complete Course Selection

• Google forms

Enrollment of NEW to GPISD students

• Only for NEW to GPISD families
• Open enrollment - February 15
• Link to New Student Enrollment 
  • https://www.gpisd.org/registration
  • Make sure to select 2022-2023 school year

Registration on Skyward for ALL students 

• ALL GPFAA students (returning and new)
• Skyward registration is different than enrollment

Schedule Pick Up 

• August prior to 1st day of school (See GPISD 22-23 Calendar below)

1st Day of School - August 15

• Students prepared, have their schedule, know the building and are ready to learn, engage and perform well!

1st Week of School

• iPad distribution for all students (optional)
• Lockers provided, successful routines established

View the district calendar on this page.

Personal Graduation Plan

Maria Schell: Principal

• Email: Maria.schell@gpisd.org

• Number: 972-273-5603

Justin Lindsay: Lead Counselor/HS Counselor

• Email: Justin.Lindsay@gpisd.org

• Number: 972-273-5603

Blanca Soria: MS Counselor

• Email: Blanca.soria@gpisd.org

• Number: 972-273-5603

Homero Llanas: GPFAA Advanced Academics Specialist

• Email: homero.llanas@gpisd.org

• 972-237-5603

Giselle Avila: Registrar

• Email: giselle.avila@gpisd.org

• 972-237-5603