We are pleased to announce that the Greg A. Garcia Early College Intermediate – launching with grades 6-8th August of 2023 – will be led by Dr. Monica Villarreal.
"I am proud to launch this unique school that will offer scholars a rigorous academic foundation, foster college ready skills - all the while meeting social and emotional needs", said Dr. Monica Villarreal. "This will be an incredible opportunity for our community".
At NFPS, Dr. Villarreal has led successful academic transitions. During her tenure as former principal, she secured a significant increase in teacher and student retention, a massive decrease in student disciplinary and behavioral infractions, and the campus demonstrated its academic potential to move two letter grades in the TEA Accountability System in just one academic year. She most recently served as the district's Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and Compliance.
The Greg A. Garcia Early College Intermediate is specifically designed to be the early college high school feeder to New Frontiers Public Schools early college high school programs: the Frank L. Madla Early College High School and the soon to open Imelda Davis Early College High School. The new 60,000 square foot campus will feature outdoor learning spaces, amphitheater, technology center and innovative maker spaces. The site is located on 7.4 acres at the intersection of Loop 410 and S. Zarzamora Drive near the Palo Alto College campus.
A student interest platform has launched for 6-8th grade families interested in applying to the Greg A. Garcia Early College Intermediate for the 2023-2024 school year: https://bit.ly/InterestGAGECI.
