Meet Our Students

Garza students come from all backgrounds and all walks of life. What our students share is their uniqueness. At more traditional schools, many of our students were held back, stifled, not properly accommodated, or reprimanded for their differences. Here, they are trusted, respected, and understood.

​Garza students support one another. They are extremely bright and highly motivated. They connect authentically with our faculty and staff. They work toward personalized plans for life after high school and are provided with everything they need to put these plans into action.

UT PALS: Mentoring and Leadership at Garza

UT PALS is a dedicated mentoring program in Austin ISD that pairs Garza students with trained and vetted collegiate mentors from the University of Texas. These mentors act as a consistent support system, helping students become more connected, confident, and empowered in their daily lives.

Through regular check-ins and shared activities, students build a genuine friendship with a mentor they can talk to about school, life, or anything in between. While this is not a college recruitment organization, UT PALS mentors are always ready to encourage students in their future goals and support them in pursuing their dreams on their own terms.

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