Cada padre sueña con encontrar la mejor escuela para su hijo, donde se aprovechen los intereses, aspiraciones y estilos de aprendizaje de cada uno de ellos— una tarea que puede resultar estresante. El 3 de noviembre, el Dallas ISD realizará un evento diseñado para simplificar y agilizar dicho proceso. Descubre Dallas ISD promete ser el evento más importante en la ciudad donde los padres podrán explorar todas las opciones educativas especializadas que ofrece el distrito, desde escuelas STEM/STEAM, programas de artes escénicas, escuelas Montessori y magnet, programas de lenguaje dual bilateral, planteles exclusivos para niños o niñas y academias universitarias.…
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Through the Visual and Performing Arts Department, elementary students are given a unique opportunity to experience world class artistic performances every year in grades 2–5. In the 2017-2018 school year, 47,589 Dallas ISD students experienced an inspiring performance and exhibit. The Elementary Experience Partners are: Dallas Children’s Theater – 2nd grade Texas Ballet Theater – 3rd grade Dallas Museum of Art – 4th grade Crow Collection of Asian Art – 4th grade Nasher Sculpture Center – 4th grade Dallas Contemporary – 4th grade Meadows Museum – 4th grade Dallas Symphony Orchestra – 5th grade Dallas Winds – 5th grade
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now for the 2018-2019 school year to apply for financial assistance to pay for college or career school. Students planning to apply for financial aid through FAFSA are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Schools have various deadlines for accepting aid, and the federal deadline is June 30, 2019. FAFSA lets students apply for three types of financial assistance: grants, work-study funds and low-interest loans. Information and the online application is available here. Additionally, the Dallas County Promise Pledge is also available. Class of 2019 seniors must pledge by…
El participar en las reuniones con los maestros es una acción importante que puede rendir grandes resultados. Es bien sabido que cuando los padres o tutores legales participan en la educación de su hijo, estos logran un mejor rendimiento académico en la escuela. Para las escuelas preparatorias las reuniones están programadas este el lunes, 8 de octubre; en las secundarias, el martes, 9 de octubre; y en las primarias el jueves, 11 de octubre. Al reunirse con los maestros, los padres no solo demuestran que la educación de su hijo es una prioridad, sino también pueden aprovechar la oportunidad para…
Students in Adamson High School’s automotive technology program enjoyed a special guest speaker this week: John Kraman, the commentator for Mecum Auction’s TV broadcasts. Kraman talked with auto tech students about the collector car market and opportunities for students to apply their skills within the industry. “With your knowledge and passion, you have a huge step up on your peers if you start looking for jobs in the automotive industry after you graduate,” Kraman said. “I commend you for taking the initiative. There are not enough students out there like you.” Kraman was in town as part of the Mecum…
Attending parent/teacher conferences is a small step that can achieve big results for students. It is well known that students whose parents or guardians are involved in their education perform better in school. Parent-teacher conferences for high school students are Monday, Oct. 8; conferences for middle school students are Tuesday, Oct. 9; and conferences for elementary students are Thursday, Oct. 11. 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 to help their child succeed in school. Parents can also learn about resources to help…
On Monday, Oct. 1, M.B. Henderson Elementary School—along with 10 community partners from the Federal Reserve Bank and four parent volunteers from the community—joined together in the library media center to read aloud to students from books written and/or illustrated by Hispanic Americans. This yearly event organized by librarian Ms. Dowell reinforced the importance of literacy as a skill that requires mastery, as well as showcased the cultural and literary contributions of Hispanic Americans to the development of the United States. Every student, teacher, and staff member attended this schoolwide literacy event. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2018/09/18/dallas-isd-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month/ Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15–Oct. 15.
Los estudiantes de L.V. Stockard Middle School concluyeron la semana “Education Go Get It” con una divertida competencia de decoración. Los pasillos del sexto grado fueron adornados con símbolos de universidades locales, los del séptimo grado con universidades estatales, y los del octavo grado de universidades reconocidas internacionalmente. Todos los estudiantes ayudaron a decorar, y conforme se llevaba a cabo la votación, se presentaron en vestimenta de graduación a modo de celebrar lo que harán después de la preparatoria.
Mientras enseñaba matemáticas en Kennedy-Curry Middle School, Annette Powers se encontraba continuamente con estudiantes de J.N Ervin Elementary School que no podían sumar, restar ni multiplicar. Cuando Ervin se convirtió en escuela del programa ACE de Dallas ISD, el cual crea incentivos para maestros y líderes del plantel con alto desempeño para que trabajen en escuelas de bajo rendimiento, Powers no dudó en cambiarse a la escuela para ayudar con la transformación. “Tenía el deseo de cambiar la cultura de la escuela y el de la zona de asistencia para que los estudiantes pudieran pasar al siguiente grado con un conocimiento…
Shannon Kline, a second-grade teacher at Anson Jones Elementary School, was surprised with a $10,000 check after being named a recipient of the Sanford Teacher Awards. Kline was one of five inaugural awardees who demonstrate the qualities of inspiring teaching. Sanford Programs and the National University System hosted the awards. After being surprised with the award, Kline teared up and thanked her fantastic students. “This is my inspiration right here,” she said, pointing to the students. “These kids are my heart.” Go here to see video of Kline being surprised with the award.