Author: The Hub

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Todos los estudiantes de Dallas ISD de 6ᵒ a 12ᵒ grado tendrán la oportunidad de tomar cursos de honores en el año escolar 2022-2023. Los cursos disponibles son Inglés, Matemáticas, Ciencias y Ciencias Sociales. Las preparatorias pueden ofrecer cursos de honores adicionales.  Estos cursos animan a los estudiantes a colaborar con sus compañeros y a pensar de manera más crítica y creativa. Igualmente, crean una base sólida para los trabajos de nivel avanzado en la preparatoria y la universidad y tienen un mayor peso en el promedio académico (GPA) de los estudiantes. Los cursos son de inscripción abierta y los estudiantes…

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All Dallas ISD students who will be in grades 6-12 during the 2022-2023 school year are eligible to take Honors classes. Honors classes are available in English, math, science, and social studies. High school campuses may have additional Honors classes available.   These classes encourage students to work with their classmates and to think more critically and creatively. They also create a strong foundation for advanced coursework in high school and college. Additionally, high school Honors classes carry extra weight toward a student’s GPA.    Honors classes are open enrollment. Interested students should list the class on their 2022-2023 choice sheet and…

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Dos escuelas de Dallas ISD están entre las 26 escuelas públicas de Texas nominadas para el premio National Blue Ribbon que se otorgará en otoño. Las preparatorias School for the Talented and Gifted y School of Science and Engineering, ambas localizadas en Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, están a la espera del mayor honor que puede alcanzar una escuela estadounidense. El programa National Blue Ribbon Schools reconoce a las escuelas públicas y privadas de primaria, secundaria y preparatoria que obtienen un alto rendimiento de los alumnos o que demuestran un progreso ejemplar para cerrar las brechas de aprendizaje. “Es un…

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National School Counseling Week 2022, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, is February 7–11 and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success. Dallas ISD’s 435 counselors partner with parents, teachers, administrators, and other district staff to enhance students’ academic, career, and social and emotional development. School counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in school counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.

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Durante el mes de la historia afroamericana, en la Nota Escolar escribiremos sobre notables egresados de Dallas ISD en las series de Legado de Aprendizaje. “Tus pensamientos te llevan a donde quieres ir. Tus acciones son el vehículo que te lleva. Tu fe, asegura tu llegada. Tus pensamientos, tus acciones y tus creencias determinan tus logros.” – Nia Maat Khepera, M.Ed. Habla un poco sobre tu trayectoria como estudiante de Dallas ISD. Mi trayectoria como alumna de Dallas ISD comenzó en Roger Q. Mills Elementary School, donde asistí desde kínder hasta sexto grado. Más tarde, asistí a Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle…

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During Black History Month, The Hub is spotlighting former students of Dallas ISD in our Legacy of Learning series. “Your thoughts take you where you want to go.  Your actions are how you get there. And your faith ensures your arrival. What you think, what you do, and what you believe will determine how much you achieve.” – Nia Maat Khepera, M.Ed. Tell us about your journey as a Dallas ISD student. My journey as a Dallas ISD scholar began at Roger Q. Mills Elementary School, which I attended from kindergarten through sixth grade. Later, I attended Oliver Wendell Holmes…

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Two Dallas ISD schools are among 26 public schools in Texas nominated for the National Blue Ribbon, to be awarded in the fall. The School for the Talented and Gifted and the School of Science and Engineering, both at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, are nominated for the ribbon, the highest honor an American school can achieve. The National Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools that have high student achievement or demonstrate exemplary progress toward closing achievement gaps. “It’s an honor to be nominated among the 26 high-performing schools in Texas,” said Principal…

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A finales de enero, 20 escuelas compitieron en el Decatlón Académico de la Región XII. De las escuelas participantes, las preparatorias School of Science and Engineering y School for the Talented & Gifted recibieron los puntos más altos de equipo en sus respectivas divisiones, mediana y pequeña. Cuatro equipos avanzaron a la competencia estatal de decatlón académico, en sus conferencias correspondientes. Las escuelas que avanzan son las siguientes: School of Science & Engineering, School for the Talented & Gifted, Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. Early College High School, y The School of Business Management. Los estudiantes competirán en la competencia…

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En sus 137 años, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas se ha perfilado como uno de los sistemas escolares de primer nivel en el país. La innovación, tenacidad, visión y equidad son motivos por los cuales Dallas ISD se ha distinguido y ha podido formar a millones de estudiantes. A lo largo de su historia, un sinnúmero de personas han trabajado en Dallas ISD y dejado una huella en su generación. Sin duda, muchos de los educadores, administradores y profesionales que han pasado por las escuelas e instalaciones del distrito han tenido el privilegio de conocer a la familia Crowder.…

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In its 137 years of existence, the Dallas Independent School District has emerged as one of the country’s premier educational institutions. Innovation, tenacity, vision and equity are key drivers that have distinguished Dallas ISD from other entities and enabled it to successfully educate millions of students. Throughout its storied history, numerous people have partnered and labored under the banner of Dallas ISD to leave an indelible mark on their generation.  No doubt, woven into the tapestry of the many educators, administrators, and professionals who have graced the halls of district schools and facilities is the Crowder family. Boasting a combined…

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