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Students who are moving between certain grade levels have the option of on-campus classes starting Monday, Sept. 28. Other groups of students will have the option of on-campus classes starting Monday, Oct. 5. Parents were given a survey to fill out to determine their preference of on-campus learning or to continue distance learning. The choice was for the first nine weeks of school. Students in grades prekindergarten, kindergarten, those moving to a new campus for fourth or sixth grade, from elementary to a new middle school, and from middle school to a new building for high school have the option…

Luego de llevar a cabo reuniones con directores y realizar encuestas de opinión, preparar protocolos de protección y analizar el espacio que existe en las escuelas para poder cumplir con el requisito de distanciamiento social, Dallas ISD propone un modelo de aprendizaje híbrido para todas las escuelas preparatorias y una escuela primaria que entrará en efecto el 5 de octubre, cuando los estudiantes regresan a las escuelas. El modelo híbrido propuesto reducirá el número de estudiantes que estarán en la escuela al mismo tiempo, y los dividirá en dos grupos que se turnarán entre clases presenciales y virtuales. Los directores…

After meeting with principals and focus groups, preparing safety protocols, and reviewing campus space available for social distancing, Dallas ISD is proposing a hybrid learning model for all high schools and at least one elementary school when students return for on-campus learning Oct. 5. The proposed hybrid model is designed to reduce the number of students on campus at any one time by dividing students into two cohorts and alternating time on campus and distance learning for each cohort. High school principals strongly support this model as important to promoting safety because they expect that more students will return to…

Se les recuerda a los estudiantes del Dallas ISD que son ciudadanos estadounidenses y tendrán 18 años de edad para las elecciones del 3 de noviembre que la fecha para registrarse para votar en Texas está próxima. Lo bueno es que registrarse para votar es fácil. Hay tres maneras de registrarse: 1) Pueden descargar la solicitud de registro en www.dallascountyvotes.org, llenarla y ponerla en el correo a más tardar el martes, 22 de septiembre. 2) También pueden llevar la solicitud a las oficinas del Dallas County Elections Department, ubicadas en 1520 Round Table Drive en Dallas. 3) También pueden recoger…

Dallas ISD students who are U.S. citizens and will be 18-years-old on election day, Nov. 3, are reminded that the deadline to register to vote in Texas is fast approaching. The good news is it’s easy to get registered. There are three ways to register: 1) you can download a voter registration application at www.dallascountyvotes.org, fill it out and drop it in the mail by Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2) You can also deliver your application to the Dallas County Elections Department at 1520 Round Table Drive in Dallas. 3) You can also pick up an application at Dallas County Elections…

All Dallas ISD high school students are invited to register for the free upcoming ACT and SAT boot camps! The ACT 101 Boot Camps will be held virtually on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Students can register here: bit.ly/2020-21_bootcamps The SAT 101 Boot Camps will be held Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 at a location to be determined. Space is limited so students are encouraged to register now to reserve a spot. If you have any questions, contact Aren Robinson at arerobinson@dallasisd.org.

David Ybarra es supervisor en la división de Servicios de Operación de Dallas ISD, donde dirige a un grupo de 21 empleados de mantenimiento de terrenos. El suyo es uno de varios equipos del distrito que mantienen seguras las escuelas y otras instalaciones, haciéndolas así espacios acogedores para la comunidad. Ybarra transmite a su equipo la importancia de su labor y contribución a la misión del distrito, razón por la cual deben sentirse orgullosos. “Somos responsables de limpiar y cuidar las áreas verdes y terrenos alrededor de los planteles para causar una buena impresión”, dice Ybarra. “Quiero que los estudiantes,…

David Ybarra is a supervisor in Dallas ISD’s Operation Services Division, leading a crew of 21 ground employees. His team is one of the many teams the District relies on to provide welcoming and safe learning environments at schools and other facilities. Ybarra often encourages his team to feel pride in the work they are doing and their  contribution to the district’s mission. “We are responsible for creating neat, nicely kept landscaping areas that will create the first impression for schools,” Ybarra said. “I want the student, staff and parents to feel proud of the way their school looks, and…

Esta mañana se pudieron ver rostros de felicidad en la entrada de varias escuelas de Dallas ISD, donde los estudiantes que reciben servicios de educación especial en aulas independientes especializadas pudieron regresar a sus campus para comenzar a trabajar con sus maestros. Esta fue la primera vez que tuvieron la oportunidad de verse en persona después de meses de aprendizaje virtual debido a la pandemia. “Es importante que estos estudiantes regresen a la escuela porque necesitan la consistencia de la rutina diaria que la escuela les puede brindar, así como el apoyo para desarrollar habilidades académicas y sociales”, dijo Heather…

Happy faces were seen at the entrances of select Dallas ISD schools yesterday morning, as students receiving special education services at specialized self-contained classrooms were given the option to return to their campuses to begin working with their teachers. This was the first time the students saw each other in person after months of virtual learning due to the pandemic. “It is important for these students to be back because they need the consistency of the daily routine that the school can provide, as well as the support for the academic and social skills they need to develop,” said Heather…