Irish Gifted Academy

Here in Dublin City Schools, we pride ourselves on providing families with #ThePowerOfChoice. A shift from the traditional pull-out model of providing gifted services, the Irish Gifted Academy began in 2019 and serves children in an all-day PROGRAM that is technology-rich with a project-based curriculum and a house system based on the Rock Clark Academy. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are open NOW - Friday, March 15th.

Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z5S__8IAnYstobVKWPs8ENPvVK8vF_ip/view?fbclid=IwAR2jX2Fa_WlKAH6CqS5XVDNUYLgytStlmfkpur5HUbobiWEB2xjXERJbMAs

Mr. Taylor, IGA’s Principal, has created this short video to explain the process. A few important points he mentions are:

• If you have a rising Pre-K student, please do NOT complete an IGA application. Instead, your family will complete the traditional Pre-K application, which opens during Dublin City Schools' Early Bird Enrollment on Saturday, March 2nd.
• If you have a rising Kindergartener, your family will complete the application in its entirety minus the student questionnaire found on page 6.
• If you have a rising 1st - 8th Grader, your family will complete all components of the application.
• A helpful checklist to ensure the application is completed in its entirety is located on page 4 of the packet.
• Applications can be hand delivered or mailed to the Irish Gifted Academy, Attn: Debra Register at 1951 Hillcrest Parkway, Dublin, GA 31021. They can also be emailed to debra.register@dcsirish.com.
• If you have any questions about the IGA, please email matt.taylor@dcsirish.com.

And, if you would like for your child to attend one of our five SCHOOLS for 2024-2025, mark your calendars. Dublin City Schools’ 2024-2025 Open Enrollment will be kicking off on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 AM - NOON at the Irish Gifted Academy Middle Grades Gym. Our Early Bird Enrollment will provide families with the opportunity to register their child (Pre-K through 12th Grade) without having to take off work. Then, we’ll begin our traditional in-person enrollment at Central Registration starting on Monday, March 4th.

Mark your calendars now! Dublin City Schools’ 2024-2025 Open Enrollment will be kicking off on Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 AM - NOON at the Irish Gifted Academy Middle Grades Gym. Our Early Bird Enrollment will provide families with the opportunity to register their child (Pre-K through 12th Grade) without having to take off work. Then, we’ll begin our traditional in-person enrollment at Central Registration starting on Monday, March 4th.

Providing families with #ThePowerOfChoice, we offer an all-day gifted program, themed elementary schools, high school course credits at the middle school, the only International Baccalaureate program between Macon and Savannah, dual enrollment opportunities, and a school-within-a-school College and Career Academy committed to preparing today’s students for their tomorrow. Recognizing that top districts have top leaders, we’re also proud to have Dr. Fred Williams, Georgia’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year and a finalist for National Superintendent of the Year, as our Lead Learner!

Come discover how your family can be part of our world-class charter school system

• Monday, February 26th: Dublin Middle School Baseball AWAY @ Dodge at 4:00 PM
  

• Monday, February 26th: Dublin City Board of Education Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM at Dublin VA

• Monday, February 26th: Dublin High School Fine Arts Showcase at 6:00 PM in the DHS Auditorium

• Tuesday, February 27th: Dublin Middle School Tennis AWAY @ Vidalia at 4:00 PM
  

• Tuesday, February 27th: Dublin High School Tennis HOME vs. Metter at 4:00 PM
  

• Tuesday, February 27th: Dublin High School FAFSA Night from 5:00 - 6:00 PM in the DHS Media Center
  

• Tuesday, February 27th: Irish Gifted Academy Night at the Museum { Dinner from 5:30 - 6:15 PM; Gallery Walk from 6:15 - 6:40 PM; Stage performance starts at 6:45 PM} in the Dublin High School Auditorium
  

• Tuesday, February 27th: Dublin High School Soccer HOME vs. Thomson {Varsity Girls at 5:30 PM; Varsity Boys at 7:00 PM}

• Wednesday, February 28th: Dublin High School Black History Month Program at 1:00 PM in the DHS Auditorium

• Wednesday, February 28th: Dublin Middle School Track AWAY @ East Laurens at 3:30 PM

• Wednesday, February 28th: Dublin High School Golf Match at 3:30 PM at Riverview Golf Course

• Wednesday, February 28th: Dublin Middle School HOME Baseball vs. Dodge at 5:00 PM

• Thursday, February 29th: Dublin Middle School’s Black History Month Program at 9:00 AM

• Thursday, February 29th: Susie Dasher Elementary’s Black History Month Program at 10:00 AM in the Dublin High School Auditorium
  

• Thursday, February 29th: Irish Gifted Academy’s Booknic {Kindergarten & 4th Grade @ 10:50 AM; 5th - 8th Grade @ 10:55 AM; 1st & 2nd Grade @ 11:25 AM; Pre-K & 3rd Grade @ 12:00 NOON}
  

• Thursday, February 29th: Dublin Middle School Tennis HOME vs. Dodge at 4:00 PM
  

• Thursday, February 29th: Dublin High School Tennis HOME vs. Swainsboro at 4:00 PM
  

• Thursday, February 29th: Dublin High School Soccer HOME vs. Hawkinsville {Varsity Boys ONLY at 5:30 PM}

• Friday, March 1st: Dublin High School Soccer AWAY @ Swainsboro {Varsity Girls at 5:30 PM; Varsity Boys at 7:00 PM}

• Friday, March 1st: Final date to secure your daughter’s spot for our Dublin High School FBLA’s Princess Night Out!

• Saturday, March 2nd: DCS's Early Bird Enrollment from 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON at the Irish Gifted Academy's Middle Grades Building

Curious about our Local School Governance Team, or how you can become more involved with the Irish Gifted Academy and Dublin City Schools? Click this link to find out more about our LSGT teams, meeting agendas, and view upcoming dates on our district website --> https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=4059

Our four houses are modeled after those used at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta #rcainspired Visit https://rcahousesystem.com/ for more information regarding houses, more information about each, and ways to access house merchandise.

Isibindi — House of Courage — Language (Zulu) — Country (South Africa) — Animal (Lion)
Altruismo — House of Givers — Language (Portuguese) — Country (Brazil) — Animal (Snake)
Amistad — House of Friendship — Language (Spanish) — Country (Mexico) — Animal (Peacock)
Reveur — House of Dreamers — Language (French) — Country (France) — Animal (Wolf)

Email: matt.taylor@dcsirish.com
Website: https://iga.dcs.irish/en-US
Location: 1951 Hillcrest Parkway, Dublin, GA, USA
Phone: 478-353-8450
Facebook: facebook.com/irishgiftedacademy