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Families who are interested in sending their student to one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to apply online now. The application process is open from November 2024 through January 2025. Dallas ISD offers more unique opportunities and programs than any school district in the area. Click here for more information and browse over 100 unique educational opportunities. Applications are open NOW for the following: Neighborhood Schools Pre-K through 12th Grade P-TECH and Early College Program Magnet Schools Montessori Schools Single-Gender International Baccalaureate Dual Language Personalized Learning Transformation Schools Talented and Gifted…

“El acto de terrorismo perpetrado contra Israel el 7 de octubre es horrible, difícil de imaginar e imposible de comprender. El terrorismo –un ataque no provocado contra la humanidad– en cualquier parte del mundo no está bien, y podría ser fácil quedarse con los brazos cruzados, sin poder entender, e incluso tratar de ignorar las horribles imágenes. Pero eso es lo que debería preocuparnos a todos, porque las verdaderas soluciones necesitan de nuestras acciones y reacciones. Nuestro distrito escolar tiene a estudiantes que provienen de más de setenta países y ningún niño debe sentirse asustado, indigno, invisible, sin voz o…

“The terrorism carried out against Israel Oct 7th is horrific to watch, difficult to process and impossible to comprehend. Terrorism –an unprovoked assault against humanity– in any part of the world is not okay, and it is easy to sit by in stunned disbelief, unable to sense make and even try to ignore the horrific images. But that is what should concern us all, because real solutions live in our actions and reactions. Our school district serves students representing more than seventy countries and no child should feel afraid, unworthy, invisible, voiceless, and powerless. Antisemitism, anti-Muslim, anti-Asian, racism, or discrimination…

The last designated fall semester professional development day for campus Dallas ISD team members will take place remotely on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Campuses will be closed that day, and non-teaching employees will receive instructions from their supervisors or departments about training modules. Nov. 7 will be a regular workday for central employees on work calendars 226 or more work days. Campus exempt employees will have through Nov. 7 to complete the remote training modules designated by their principals, which will combine asynchronous and live virtual modules. Non-exempt employees will need to earn eight hours of comp time from Oct. 1-31…

Dallas ISD ofrecerá a los estudiantes una nueva oportunidad para el año escolar 2024–2025: la Academia de Bomberos en Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation. Este programa único incluye un plan de estudios en que los estudiantes terminarán la preparatoria mientras obtengan certificaciones reconocidas por la industria para ser bomberos. Podrán solicitar admisión a este programa a partir del 4 de noviembre, de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., durante Descubre Dallas ISD en W.H. Adamson High School. Los valores fundamentales del plan de estudios de Roosevelt son la seguridad, el trabajo en equipo y la participación comunitaria. Estos fundamentos…

New for the 2024-2025 school year, Dallas ISD will offer students an opportunity to join a Firefighter Academy at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation. The first-of-its-kind program includes a curriculum where students finish their high school degree while simultaneously earning industry-recognized certifications to become a firefighter. Students can apply for this program now through January 31. At the core of Roosevelt’s curriculum are the values: safety, teamwork, and community engagement. These foundations are ingrained in the academy, combining rigorous coursework with hands-on training to prepare students for a future in fire services. Students will learn from industry experts,…

El Departamento de Policía de Dallas ISD dio a conocer una serie de recomendaciones para que los padres y estudiantes aprovechen al máximo la noche de Halloween de la manera más segura. A continuación se encuentran sus cinco recomendaciones: 1. Ir de casa en casa pidiendo dulces es más divertido, y más seguro, en grupo. Los niños menores a 12 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto. Pueden juntarse con otros adultos y pasar una noche amena. Lleve consigo su celular para tomar fotos y por si surge algún imprevisto, pero manténgalo en su bolsillo para evitar distraerse. 2. Lento…

Dallas ISD ofrece más oportunidades y programas únicos que todos los demás distritos escolares del área, y el sábado, 4 de noviembre, de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., en W.H. Adamson High School, las familias podrán explorar las ofertas de nuestras escuelas, informarse sobre las escuelas de opción, las escuelas que requieren una solicitud de admisión y recibir apoyo al inscribir a sus hijos para el próximo año escolar. Aprenda sobre las ofertas y oportunidades innovadoras de nuestras escuelas: Encuentre la escuela que mejor se adapte a su hijo al descubrir nuestras más de 100 escuelas y programas de opción.…

The Dallas ISD Police Department is helping parents and students make the most of their trick-or-treating adventures while keeping safety a top priority. Below are their top five tips for a fun-filled and safe evening, Trick-or-treating is safer, not to mention more fun, in groups. Kids under age 12 should be joined by adults for trick-or-treating. Get together with other adults and make an evening of it. Bring cellphones for quick pictures and emergencies, but leave them in your pockets to avoid getting distracted. Slow down and be alert. Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart into the street…

Dallas ISD offers more unique opportunities and programs than any school district in the area. And from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at W.H. Adamson High School, families will have the chance to explore school offerings, preview all choice and application-based schools, and receive on-site support with registration for next school year.  Learn about Dallas ISD’s innovative school offerings and opportunities: Find the best fit for your student by discovering over 100 choice schools and programs.  Hear from representatives about opportunities such as P-TECH/ECHS, Montessori, Project-Based Learning, Talented & Gifted, STEM/STEAM, Early Learning, Career Institutes, Dual…