Our new 40,000 square foot building will feature outdoor learning spaces, amphitheater, technology center and innovative maker spaces and more! We are proud to offer our families a facility that is custom designed to support their child’s learning and growth.
Jeremiah Montez, a proud Southside San Antonio native and McCollum High School alumnus.
(“Go Cowboys”), brings over 17 years of diverse educational experience to his role as an educator and school leader. With a career beginning in Oak Cliff Dallas, Texas, working with inner-city students, Mr. Montez later returned to San Antonio, where he continued his journey as a social studies and ELA teacher. His most recent educational role was Principal of Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design, located in downtown San Antonio, where he championed design thinking in education. Mr. Montez earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University in Austin, along with Texas K-12 Principal certification and multiple teacher certifications. He is deeply committed to educational excellence and community engagement. Outside of his professional life, Mr. Montez enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children. An avid photographer, he can often be seen capturing the beauty of San Antonio during his shoots. As he embarks on a new chapter at Greg Garcia Intermediate, Mr. Montez is eager to connect with students and parents. He welcomes everyone to visit him with any questions or concerns, and he looks forward to a successful and collaborative school year.
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We are excited to share our school calendar with our community. Our first day of school is August 19, 2024.
What time does school start and end for the day?
The current proposed school day is 8:00 am to 3:55 pm, with drop-off available at 7:30 am. Breakfast is available from 7:30 am – 7:55 am.
Our school board recently approved our 2024-2025 School Calendar. The first day of school is set for Monday, August 19th.
Will there be a school uniform?
Yes. Students may wear navy blue or black pants or shorts at knee-length. Jeans will be allowed on certain spirit days.
Will there be a required PE uniform?
Yes. Our gymnasium is equipped with dressing facilities for students. Students will be required to wear athletic footwear, knee-length black mesh basketball shorts and the required PE shirt. Shirts will be available for purchase at the start of the school year.
Will you offer after-school programs?
Garcia ECI competes in the Texas Charter School Academic and Athletic League (TCSA&AL). We will explore after-school clubs and organizations based on student interest and teacher capacity, and we are also exploring community partnerships to provide after-school programming.
What electives and/or sports will be offered?
Students will take two semesters of Physical Education in their –6th & 7th grade. Our campus has an indoor gymnasium with a competition-size basketball/Volleyball court, as well as a full-size soccer field for outdoor sports. We will offer various fine arts to include music and art. Our gymnasium features a stage with direct access to an outdoor amphitheater for various performances and learning experiences.
Does the school offer any transportation?
At this time, there is no district-provided transportation.
Will lunch be free?
Greg A. Garcia is now a CEP campus, all students will eat free breakfast and lunch. All students will be required to complete a CEP Socioeconomic Information Form every year.
Where can I stay up to date on upcoming events for Garcia ECI?
New Frontiers Charter Schools utilized Schoology as its Learning Management System. Schoology is an extension of a teachers classroom online. Announcements, special dates, pictures, newsletters, discussions, lessons, videos, etc. could all be on a teacher’s Schoology page. All parents will have access to Schoology. Schoology will be the primary form of communication for parents.
Please visit our website for additional resources: Parent Connect