Mientras en las últimas dos semanas la televisión transmitía las olimpiadas de invierno en Corea del Sur, un estudiante de Sunset High School se mantenía ocupado en el gimnasio, entrenando para tener la oportunidad de asistir a las olimpiadas de verano del 2020 que se realizarán en Tokio. En enero, Stephen Acosta, estudiante de 12do grado en Sunset, entrenó en el Centro de Entrenamiento Olímpico en Colorado y en marzo, competirá en Polonia por la oportunidad de ganarse un lugar en el equipo olímpico de Estados Unidos. “Intento ser un gexcelente estudiante, no me meto en problemas. Soy humilde y…
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One of Texas’ longest serving black senators paid South Oak Cliff High School a visit on Feb. 21, but it was a males only event. State Sen. Royce West helped continue efforts, led by the campus this year, to host an all-male forum during its S.O.C. Male Leadership Series program. The series is specifically designed for male students to hear from other men who are successful figures within the community and business sector. West met with the students during an hour-long discussion on various discussion topics that spoke to the importance of an advanced education, recent legislation enacted that will…
El Departamento de Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición Infantil (FCNS) del distrito fue clasificado en séptimo lugar entre los 75 distritos de mayor matrícula escolar en el país debido al alto nivel de participación en el programa de desayuno. Todas las escuelas ofrecen desayuno, ya sea desayunos entregados en los salones de primaria o en quioscos donde los estudiantes de preparatoria pueden recoger algo rápido antes de ir a clase. “La meta de nuestro departamento es ofrecer alimentos que aumenten el rendimiento estudiantil y apoyen la labor que se realiza en las escuelas del Dallas ISD”, dijo Michael Rosenberger, director…
Female students from four Dallas ISD schools are on their way to becoming the next generation of political leaders thanks to IGNITE, which builds political ambition in young women. Dallas ISD students in the IGNITE program attended the sixth-annual Young Women’s Political Leadership conference Saturday, Feb. 17, at Texas Woman’s University. These four schools have teamed with IGNITE: Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Skyline High School Kenedi, a Law Magnet student, said IGNITE has helped her realize her future potential. “I have seen, met, and heard about so many inspirational…
Students at J.N. Ervin Elementary School met their tutors at Toyota who will help them read through TutorMate, an online tutoring program that connects volunteers with students to engage in virtual readings! Following the meet-and-greet, members from Toyota’s African American Collaborative enjoyed a Black History Month performance from the students. “We are excited to have this new joint partnership with Toyota and TutorMate to support the scholars at J.N. Ervin Elementary School,” said Tom Hayden with Dallas ISD’s Volunteer and Partnership Services. “We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on achievement.” For their part, the Toyota…
The word that kept popping up on Monday, Feb. 26, at Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School was family. While staff and students were celebrating the school’s designation as a National Title I Distinguished School, the focus was on the culture that helped get them there. Garza is just one of two schools in Texas, and only one of 63 across the country, to net the national award. “We are a family, and we treat each other as family,” said Principal Macario Hernandez. His sentiments were echoed by teacher Claudia Simpkins. “Demographically, our school looks like any other Dallas ISD…
A career educator from Wilmer-Hutchins High School has been inducted into the National Association of Negro Musicians’ Dallas Chapter Hall of Fame. Dr. Beverly Chinn has spent most of her career as a secondary choral educator at Title I schools, most recently at Wilmer-Hutchins. As the product of a family of musicians, Chinn’s love of music inspired her to start teaching to pass along her love of music to the next generation. “When I started my career in education, I discovered that I am passionate about teaching and learning,” Chinn said. “I love planning for classes, identifying the needs of…
Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) ranked seventh among the 75 largest school districts in the country for participation in the district’s breakfast program. All Dallas ISD campuses offer Breakfast in the Classroom, with meals being delivered to younger students in their classrooms and grab-and-go kiosks available in high schools. “Our goal as a department is to provide meals that boost student achievement and support the efforts of Dallas ISD schools,” said FCNS executive director Michael Rosenberger. “Providing every student breakfast, and in turn an equitable start to their day, is crucial in this. Creating innovative breakfast strategies…
Catch up on this week’s great news! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Dad’s Day Skyline High School’s Bring Dads to School Day saw fathers enjoy a presentation and an inside look at the school (watch this). Destination Imagination Twenty-eight Dallas ISD Destination Imagination teams qualified for the state tournament (see photos). Partnership takes off The Adamson High School Collegiate Academy officially welcomed the American Airlines employees who will work out of the school (learn more). Performance at Conrad The only South Asian Qawwali group based in the US performed at Conrad High School (watch this). Stonewall expansion Stonewall Jackson Elementary School celebrated its new 12-classroom addition that…
While the Winter Olympics play on TVs across the world, one Sunset High School student is staying busy in the gym training for a shot in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Stephen Acosta, a senior at Sunset, will compete in Poland in March for a chance to earn his spot on the USA Olympic team. He trained in January at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. “I try to be a great student, I don’t give anyone any problems. I stay humble and get through the day,” Acosta said. “I can’t believe I have this shot, I’m 18 years old and…