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Why does TISD have the Global Leadership Academy (GLA)?

How does the creation of the GLA impact the traditional TISD elementary campuses?

Is the GLA an in-district charter school?

What grades will the GLA serve?

What specials and extra-curricular options will be available at GLA?

Will the GLA have the same hours as the traditional TISD elementary campuses?

Will GLA students have the ability to ride the bus?

Why does the GLA have a uniform instead of following the TISD standardized dress code?

Why are students required to have Internet access at home to attend the GLA?

What are the weekly reading expectations for students that attend the GLA?

What are the qualifications for getting accepted to the GLA?

Does my child have to be identified as GT to attend the GLA?

If my child has already been identified as GT, are they automatically accepted into the GLA?"

If my child has been identified as GT, do they have to attend the GLA?"

Once enrolled in the GLA, is a student guaranteed enrollment at the GLA in subsequent years?"

What are the attendance expectations at the GLA?

How will qualified students be selected for the GLA?

Why does the GLA have a four-day school week?

Since the GLA has a four-day school week, what are the expectations of students on the fifth day when they’re not in school?"

Does TISD have options for families that cannot afford or do not have an available option for childcare on the fifth day of the week?

Is there a plan for growing this program beyond 5th grade?