Student admission requirements are determined by Texas state law, the Texas Education Agency, and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Before enrolling, review the following admission requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in Bridges. Admittance into Bridges is based on current enrollment capacity.

Admissions Criteria
Student must meet all of the following requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in a GCISD school (Collegiate Academy, Colleyville Heritage High School, or Grapevine High School)
Provide evidence of self-sufficiency and motivation
Applicants must independently complete a Canvas course to schedule an interview
Minimal adult supervision is needed to be successful
Student is able to complete course work without significant modification
Student is determined to improve attendance and discipline
Currently in the ninth through twelfth grades

AND

Student must meet at least one of the following requirements:

A year or more deficient in credits
Pregnant or parenting
Social/economic factors

Application Process
Applications are available online at the Bridges website. All applicants will receive an email to complete a Canvas Orientation course. Upon completing the Canvas course, the applicant will receive an email to schedule an interview with the principal and counselor. Four intakes are planned throughout the school year (approximately every nine weeks). Students are encouraged to communicate with their home campus counselor for guidance about the Bridges application process.

Credits
Upon acceptance into Bridges, the teacher, advisor, and counselor will develop an Individualized Instruction Plan for the student.

Grading
Credit will be given upon satisfactory completion of a course. All courses are based upon district and state requirements of the TEKS and are designed to be completed within six weeks.

Bridges School