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The Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
Logistics
Q: Where will The Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts Academy be located?
A: The Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts Academy is moving to the current Grand Prairie High School 9th Grade Center effective
August 2013. The physical address is 102 High School Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050. The Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts
Academy will be a 6th grade through 12th grade magnet school. All 9th grade Grand Prairie High School non-academy
students will attend school at the Grand Prairie High School campus beginning with the 2013-2014 school year.
Q: What are the start and end times for Middle School and High School?
A: Middle school: 8:45 AM-3:55 PM; High school: 7:35 AM-2:45 PM
Q: Will the middle school students be kept separate from the 9th-12th grade students?
A: The middle school classes will be separate from the high school classes. Student safety is a primary focus on our
campuses. Students will interact across grade levels in some instances; however this will occur in a controlled
anticipated setting.
Q: Will district transportation be provided?
A: District transportation will be provided for all academy students who live more than two miles outside the school
radius. Efforts are being made to establish neighborhood pick up sites. Tutoring buses will also be provided three days a
week to return back to neighborhood pick up sites.
Q: What are the projected maximum class sizes and teacher to student ratios?
A: The class size goal is 25:1. Classes may vary 3-5 students either way depending on student requests. The average core
class is staffed at 25:1.
Q: Will the school be tied to GPHS in any way?
A: The Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts Academy will be a separate stand alone facility. Middle school academy students will
not travel to the GPHS campus during the school day. However there may be instances where participation with
classmates in a common performance area (Chambers/Keel Theatre, Band Hall) may occur. Teacher supervision of
classes during these times will be a priority.
Q: How many students will the new Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts Academy house?
A: The plan for student enrollment is to begin with approximately 500 students, and grow to 1,000 with 150 per grade
level. The goal is to increase enrollment by 200 qualified students the next 3 years and provide a unique arts focused
experience for our students.
Applications
Q.: Is it too late for my child to apply for The Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts Academy or Reagan Middle School transfer?
A: No. Please contact Phyllis Brower at 972-237-5483 for an application that will be emailed to you. Applications must be
completed and submitted by Friday, March 22, 2013 in order to schedule auditions for April 4th.
Q: If my student is not planning to attend The Grand Prairie ISD Fine Arts Academy, will she/he be allowed to stay at
Reagan Middle School?
A: If the academy student applied for a transfer to Reagan Middle School and is accepted via transfer process, that
student will be allowed to enroll at Reagan Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year. If an academy student did not
