How to Apply

Give Your Child Something More at Terrell ISD’s Global Leadership Academy!

If your child would benefit from a rigorous learning environment that focuses on project based learning, consider applying for the Global Leadership Academy. Our highly qualified teachers provide a challenging academic environment while ensuring that students have both voice and choice. Our small campus size has a family-like feel and our students, teachers and parents work together to ensure the needs of every child is met.

In Terrell ISD, Global Leadership Academy is considered a "choice school" and admittance into the school is a two-step process. First, a student must take the gifted and talented examination. Please Note: Being identified for gifted and talented services does not automatically qualify a student for GLA. Second, students must apply to attend GLA. There are limited spaces at each grade level. Once available spaces are filled, students interested in GLA will be placed on a waiting list.

We encourage you to attend one of our upcoming Parent Information Sessions listed below to learn more about Global Leadership Academy!

Application Timeline:

Online Application Window: April 1 - April 19, 2024

Gifted and Talented Testing Dates for Non-Enrolled Students: April 5, April 12 and April 19

Email Notification of Admission Offer: May 30, 2024

Deadline to Accept Admission Offer: June 6, 2024

Waiting List Portal Opens: June 10, 2024 (Should spots become available, parents will be contacted by the principal)

Application Link

Please Note: The above link will be activated on April 1, 2024.

2024-2025 Projected Openings:

Kindergarten: 44

First Grade: 10

Second Grade: 11

Third Grade: 6

Fourth Grade: 4

Fifth Grade: 12

Each year in February, current families are required to submit their intent to return form to confirm their child's spot for the next school year.

Information Sessions

The Global Leadership Academy will host three Parent Information Sessions for prospective students and their families. All sessions will be held on campus at 305 W College St, Terrell, TX 75160

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Information Sessions

All students who attend Global Leadership Academy must be identified as gifted and talented. If your child is not currently enrolled in Terrell ISD, they will be required to sit for a Gifted and Talented exam. Testing will be held at the Terrell ISD Professional Development Center located at 201 E. Alamo Street on the following dates:

Friday, April 5, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday, April 12, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday, April 19, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Students who are currently enrolled in Terrell ISD will be tested at school during the spring semester prior the close of the application window.

Questions?

For any questions, please contact Global Leadership Principal, Dr. Tracie Pritchett at tracie.pritchett@terrellisd.org