Author: The Hub

Dallas ISD has developed a new class rank policy that will impact the class of 2021 and beyond. The new policy for determining a student’s rank provides a more equitable system across all academic programs and grants students greater freedom to explore and pursue their academic interests. Under the old ranking system, a student’s rank calculation was based on a student’s top 24 course credits, no matter the subject. Under the new ranking system, rank calculation is based on a student’s top 15 eligible core courses that are also part of a student’s graduation requirement. Here is an FAQ on…

Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa joined other district leaders in personally thanking the maintenance, facilities and operations workers who made it possible for students to return to class just two days after their campuses were seriously damaged by the Oct. 20 tornados. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2019/10/22/maintenance-and-facilities-workers-are-unsung-heroes-of-storms-aftermath/ The hardworking and dedicated operations employees worked around-the-clock to create and implement 38 new bus routes within 24 hours; deliver more than 3,000 breakfasts and lunches to new locations; and transform two district buildings into welcoming schools for students and staff displaced from Walnut Hill Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School, while also clearing debris from…

On Oct. 22,  the Postsecondary Partnerships and Programs Department hosted the P-TECH Associates of Applied Science (AAS) to Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) College Fair at Mountain View College. Assistant Superintendent Usamah Rodgers kicked off this inaugural event that provided a platform for district P-TECH students to learn more information about transferring their AAS degree coursework toward pursuant of their BAAS degree. Over 400 students, parents, campus administrators, and counselors attended the event and had the opportunity to learn about BAAS programs, scholarships, and transfer options from district higher education college representatives. Postsecondary Partnerships and Programs looks forward…

Se invita a los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria de Dallas ISD que residen en el 30.º distrito congresional a participar en el Congressional App Challenge, un concurso enfocado en que los estudiantes trabajen con la informática. Se aceptarán todos los lenguajes de programación de apps, y estas pueden ser compatibles con cualquier plataforma (página web, computadora, tableta, etc.). Se debe presentar la app el 1 de noviembre a más tardar para entrar en el concurso. Los estudiantes pueden hacer clic aquí para más información y para inscribirse. El pasado año escolar, los estudiantes de Sunset High School…

Hoy, comenzó una nueva campaña de donaciones de empleados de Dallas ISD para beneficiar a una gran causa: reunir la cantidad de $190,000 para United Way, organización sin fines de lucro que proporciona programas y servicios que ayudan a los estudiantes y familias de Dallas ISD. “Estamos emocionados de asociarnos una vez más con Dallas ISD”, dijo Emily McGee, gerente de relaciones corporativas de United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. “Es necesario invertir recursos y tiempo en las personas que liderarán nuestro futuro”. Los que asistieron al evento que se llevó a cabo en el área de recepción del edificio administrativo…

The Dallas ISD 2019 United Way employee giving campaign kicked off Friday to benefit a great cause: fundraise $190,000 for the nonprofit that provides programs and services that help Dallas ISD students and families. “We’re excited to partner once again with Dallas ISD,” said Emily McGee, corporate relations manager of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. “We have to invest resources and time on individuals that are going to be leading our future.” Attendees at the kickoff event held in the lobby of the Linus D. Wright Dallas ISD Administration Building enjoyed a photo booth, snacks, light music and information on the United Way.…

El Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos ha seleccionado a Sandra Barrios, directora de Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School, para recibir el premio Terrel H. Bell, el cual se otorga a líderes escolares por su excelente e imprescindible labor que realizan para que los alumnos y las escuelas logren el éxito académico, pese a las frecuentes circunstancias difíciles. El Departamento de Educación, la Asociación Nacional de Directores de Primaria, la Asociación de Educación Intermediaria y la Asociación Nacional de Directores de Secundaria le presentarán el premio a la directora el 14 de noviembre durante la ceremonia del National Blue Ribbon.…

Students at Pleasant Grove Elementary School today celebrated a brand-new Technology Lab created in just one day through the support of local volunteers. Metroplex Cadillac Dealers employees transformed a space within the school into a tech lab complete with new paint and décor, Samsung Flip Interactive Board, 30 iPads, 3d printer. Metroplex Cadillac Dealers joined nonprofit partner Heart of America Foundation to design, build, and unveil this engaging place for students to learn and grow. Dallas ISD Trustee Karla Garcia, who attended summer school at the campus as a child, thanked  Metroplex Cadillac Dealers and Heart of America Foundation. “The…

Dallas ISD middle and high school students in the 30th congressional district are invited to enter the Congressional App Challenge, which aims to engage students in computer science. The contest accepts any app programming language, and the software application can be used for any platform (web, PC, tablet, etc.). Nov. 1 is the deadline to enter the app into the challenge. Students can go here to register and learn more. Last school year, Sunset High School students won the 33rd Congressional District App Challenge, earning them a trip to Washington D.C. to showcase their app to members of congress and…

“¡Bienvenidos a TJ! ¡Ustedes pueden! ¡Estamos muy contentos de que estén aquí hoy!” Es miércoles por la mañana, y la directora de Thomas Jefferson High School, Sandi Massey, está saludando efusivamente a cada estudiante que va llegando para su primer día de clases en Thomas Edison Learning Center. El tornado del domingo causó daños severos a las instalaciones de TJ, por lo cual los estudiantes tendrán que asistir a clases en Edison lo que resta de este año escolar mientras se edifica una escuela nueva. “No hay palabras para expresar lo feliz que me siento de ver a los estudiantes…