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During Black History Month, The Hub is spotlighting former students of Dallas ISD in our Legacy of Learning series. “When you open your heart and mind to differences, your worldview will expand and you’ll learn so much about how very similar we all truly are.”  ~Jennifer R. Hudson Tell us about your journey as a Dallas ISD student. I started school as a kindergartner at R.L. Thornton Elementary. I was there until second grade, when my family moved. Besides meeting my first best friend, Vivian Ivy, and cutting up school work my poor teacher had spent hours creating (I’m so…

Using one of America’s founding principles of democracy: debate, Dallas ISD students participated in the 4th Annual Mayor’s Cup Public Debate on February 15 at the Old Parkland Hospital Complex. The public debate was hosted by Dallas City Mayor Eric Johnson and the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance. Focusing on the importance of civil discourse to the city, businesses, and society, Mayor Johnson told the students and audience that healthy and rigorous debate helps all of us make reasonable decisions about the future. Using the World Schools debate format, students from Sunset, Conrad, Hillcrest, and Rangel high schools argued the following…

You didn’t have to look hard to find inspiration in everything at the Regional Destination Imagination Competition. Dallas ISD students showed up to compete in a sea of vibrant homemade costumes and props. Colorful characters collided with colossal set pieces made of multi-colored boxes, duct tape, and flowy fabric. Everything from tin foil turtle shells and wacky hats to costumes that lit up like Christmas trees was on display at the competition. This was the scene at the regional competition Saturday, February 12, at Skyline High School as 96 Dallas ISD schools and 164 teams of students gathered to compete…

During Black History Month,The Hub is spotlighting former students of Dallas ISD in our Legacy of Learning series. “Embrace your life journey. Every experience is purposeful toward your growth and development.” -Nakia Douglas You have a rich educational legacy within and without Dallas ISD. Tell us about your journey as a Dallas ISD student. My official journey in Dallas ISD didn’t begin until my ninth grade year (1989) at Lincoln Humanities/ Communications Magnet High School. While all of my friends and family attended Dallas ISD from elementary through high school, my mom sacrificed for my sister and me to attend…

Durante el mes de la historia afroamericana, en la Nota Escolar escribiremos sobre notables egresados de Dallas ISD en la serie Legado de aprendizaje. “Aprovecha el curso de tu vida. Cada experiencia es parte de tu crecimiento y desarrollo”.  ~Nakia Douglas Tiene un amplio legado educativo tanto fuera como dentro de Dallas ISD. Cuéntenos sobre su experiencia como estudiante de Dallas ISD. Mi carrera oficial con Dallas ISD comenzó hasta el noveno grado (1989), en la escuela magnet de Comunicaciones y Humanidades de la preparatoria Lincoln. Si bien toda mi familia y amigos asistieron a Dallas ISD desde la primaria…

La Semana Nacional de Consejeros Escolares de 2022, patrocinada por la Asociación Americana de Consejeros Escolares, es del 7 al 11 de febrero y destaca el gran impacto que tienen los consejeros escolares en ayudar a los estudiantes a lograr el éxito escolar. Los 435 consejeros de Dallas ISD colaboran con los padres, maestros, administradores y demás personal del distrito para mejorar el desarrollo académico, profesional, social y emocional de los estudiantes. Los consejeros escolares son educadores certificados con una maestría en consejería escolar. Su formación y experiencia los convierte en una parte fundamental del programa educativo.

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…

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…

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…

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.