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2026–2027 Residency Verification: Must show address, recent date, and parent/guardian name. Acceptable: gas, electric, water bill, mortgage, lease, or tax statement. 

Galveston Island Virtual Academy (GIVA) 2026–2027 School Year | Grades 9–12

Interested in a fully virtual learning experience? GIVA is now accepting applications for new and returning GISD students in grades 9–12.

This program will launch with a minimum of 20 enrolled students, including at least 10 who are new to GISD. Securing enough interest is key to getting GIVA off the ground — your application matters!

Click the button to apply and help make GIVA a reality

Schools of Choice

Important Enrollment Requirements

  • Incoming Kinder and new elementary students must have a Schools of Choice Placement Letter. Acceptance letters will be emailed 3/25/26.
  • Proof of Residency is only required for students new to your campus and changes of address — including all new students, students entering grade 5 (Weis), grade 7 (Central), grade 9 (Ball), or students switching campuses.

Important Documents Needed to Enroll

  • Birth Certificate
  • Parent ID
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of Residency
  • Immunization Record
  • Court Documents (if applicable)
  • Home Language Survey (1st time in TX public school) 
  • Residency Verification: Must show address, recent date, and parent/guardian name. Acceptable: gas, electric, water bill, mortgage, lease, or tax statement. 

Need Help Enrolling?

Contact your campus registrar.

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Enrollment & Registration Open Now for New & Returning Students — Grades Pre-K–12!

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Already enrolled in GISD? Complete your annual verification and update your information for the 2026–2027 school year.

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New to the district — including Kindergarten, Pre-K, and students transferring from another district or state.

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2026–2027 Residency Verification: Must show address, recent date, and parent/guardian name. Acceptable: gas, electric, water bill, mortgage, lease, or tax statement.   English Form →   Spanish Form →

Galveston Island Virtual Academy (GIVA) 2026–2027 School Year | Grades 9–12

Interested in a fully virtual learning experience? GIVA is now accepting applications for new and returning GISD students in grades 9–12.

This program will launch with a minimum of 20 enrolled students, including at least 10 who are new to GISD. Securing enough interest is key to getting GIVA off the ground — your application matters!

Click the button to apply and help make GIVA a reality.

Apply for GIVA →

Schools of Choice

Explore specialized programs available across Galveston ISD

Important Enrollment Requirements

Incoming Kinder and new elementary students must have a Schools of Choice Placement Letter. Acceptance letters will be emailed 3/25/26.

Proof of Residency is only required for students new to your campus and changes of address — including all new students, students entering grade 5 (Weis), grade 7 (Central), grade 9 (Ball), or students switching campuses.

Enrollment Documents

Important Documents Needed to Enroll

Birth Certificate
Parent ID
Social Security Card
Proof of Residency
Immunization Record
Court Documents (if applicable)
Home Language Survey (1st time in TX public school)

Need Help Enrolling?

Contact your campus registrar.

School Contacts →