A plan under consideration would create two new Talented and Gifted schools in southern Dallas. Roger Q. Mills Elementary School and Mark Twain Leadership Vanguard would become TAG campuses under the proposal. Students who currently attend Twain and Mills elementary schools would be invited to stay and complete their elementary educations at the campuses. Chief of School Leadership Stephanie Elizalde said the schools would increase learning opportunities in southern Dallas. There are approximately 1,800 Dallas ISD elementary students who qualify as talented and gifted but do not attend a TAG school “These two schools would help us provide equity to…
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Diez maestros se encuentran en la lista final para ser considerados para el premio “Maestro del Año” de Dallas ISD para el año escolar 2018-2019; cinco en la categoría de escuelas primarias y cinco de escuelas secundarias. Los ganadores se darán a conocer el miércoles, 16 de enero, en una ceremonia especial. Finalistas de escuelas primarias: Audrey Gagel, John H. Reagan Elementary School Sheri Kirby, Dan D. Rogers Elementary School Chantrelle Lovett, Umphrey Lee Elementary School Heather Massie, L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary School Elisa Morrissey, Alex W. Sanger Elementary School Finalistas de escuelas secundarias: Shana Cawthorne-Woods, Maya Angelou High School Megan…
El periodo para solicitar admisión a las academias universitarias que operan a través de una sociedad entre Dallas ISD y el Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios del Condado de Dallas, está abierto para aquellos estudiantes de 8º grado interesados en aprovechar de esta gran oportunidad. Aquellos estudiantes que son seleccionados tendrán la oportunidad de obtener hasta 60 horas de crédito universitario, o un grado asociado mientras completan un diploma de la preparatoria — sin costo para las familias. Además de las siete Early College High Schools tradicionales, el programa de academias universitarias de Dallas ISD ahora incluye 18 Pathway to Technology…
Las escuelas de Dallas ISD exclusivamente para niños o niñas se enfocan en el desarrollo del carácter y las habilidades de liderazgo y preparan a los estudiantes para la universidad y una carrera. Cinco de dichas escuelas están aceptando solicitudes hasta el 31 de enero. Haga clic aquí para llenar una solicitud. Las escuelas que están aceptando solicitudes son: Solar Preparatory School for Boys at John F. Kennedy Learning Center, 1802 Moser Ave. Solar Preparatory School for Girls at James B. Bonham, 2617 Henderson Ave. Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, 3030 Stag Road Irma Lerma Rangel Young…
Nueve escuelas STEM/STEAM del Dallas ISD están aceptando solicitudes de admisión para el año escolar 2019–2020 hasta el 31 de enero. Estas escuelas preparan a los estudiantes para carreras en los campos de ciencias, tecnología e ingeniería. Los estudiantes pueden ingresar a esta página para solicitar admisión antes del 31 de enero. Las escuelas STEM/STEAM que están aceptando solicitudes hasta el 31 de enero incluyen: Solar Preparatory School for Boys at John F. Kennedy Learning Center, 1802 Moser Ave. Solar Preparatory School for Girls at James B. Bonham, 2617 N. Henderson Ave. Dallas Environmental Science Academy, 3531 N. Westmoreland Rd.…
Students at L.K. Hall Elementary have responded to stuttering in a unique way: by producing a video called “All Lions Roar Differently.” Speech language pathologist Andrea Vargas brainstormed with Hall students she works with about ways to help others gain perspective on the various obstacles and issues faced by students who stutter. They decided that making a video would be the most innovative approach. The aspiring filmmakers invited teachers, parents and the principal to the movie premiere. As an introduction to the movie, Vargas provided information on the various techniques used to decrease moments of stuttering. The students also explained…
Parent-teacher conferences are slated for the week of Jan. 14 so that parents and guardians can discuss their child’s progress with teachers as we reach the halfway point of the 2018-2019 school year. Conferences for high school students are Monday, Jan. 14; conferences for middle school students are Tuesday, Jan. 15; and conferences for elementary students are Thursday, Jan. 17. Parents are encouraged to check with their child’s school to learn specific times for the conferences. By meeting with teachers, parents not only demonstrate that education is a priority, but they can also discuss their child’s progress and learn how…
Dallas ISD has issued a Call for Proposals for non-profits, institutions of higher education, and governmental entities that want to partner with the district to positively impact students’ lives. Applications from interested potential partners are due by Jan. 25, 2019. Applications can be accessed here. The district is not considering partnering with a charter school or charter school network. “This creates an opportunity for potential partners to have a significant impact on the lives of students and further support the community,” said Brian Lusk, Dallas ISD Chief of Strategic Initiatives. “These potential partners would bring their knowledge, expertise and resources…
Con el fin de obtener su opinión y mantener a los padres informados sobre asuntos relacionados al transporte escolar, el distrito llevará a cabo reuniones mensuales comenzando en enero. Dichas reuniones se realizarán en el Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center, ubicado en el 5151 Samuell Blvd., de 5:30-6:30 p.m. Para facilitar la comunicación y tratar toda preocupación de los Service Centers, pedimos a los padres que asistan a la reunión según la ruta asignada a su hijo. Las reuniones se realizarán los siguientes días: Escuelas Magnet, Academias, Vanguards, y de Opción • 30 de enero • 25 de…
Ten teachers are in the running for 2018-2019 Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year, five in the Elementary category and five in the Secondary category. The winner will be announced at a special reception on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Elementary finalists: • Audrey Gagel, John H. Reagan Elementary School • Sheri Kirby, Dan D. Rogers Elementary School • Chantrelle Lovett, Umphrey Lee ELementary School • Heather Massie, L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary School • Elisa Morrissey, Alex W. Sanger Elementary School Secondary finalists: • Shana Cawthorne-Woods, Maya Angelou High School • Megan Malone, School for the Talented and Gifted at Townview Center •…