El jueves, los representantes de la Junta Escolar aprobaron por unanimidad una resolución para designar a todas las escuelas del Dallas ISD como más tolerantes y seguras en la medida que permita la ley. La resolución aprobada establece que: CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Junta Escolar del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas acepta la diversidad de nuestros estudiantes y familias y los ricos valores culturales y de lenguaje que aportan a nuestro distrito y firmemente apoya y fomenta la participación de todos los padres y familias en nuestras escuelas; y CONSIDERANDO QUE, la Junta Escolar del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas está…
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Gym class every Thursday at the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence in Pleasant Grove is unusual. Instead of typical sports or activities, the Boy Scouts take over, teaching the students camping and other skills. Something else sets this school apart: It’s the district’s first all-boys school that’s not a magnet campus. Read the entire article from KERA here. Learn more about the many choices in Dallas ISD by visiting dallasisd.org/yourchoices. Applications for magnet schools, choice schools and specialty programs are being accepted now through Jan. 31, 2018.
It was another great week in Dallas ISD! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Discover Dallas ISD Hundreds of families discovered a best-fit school at the largest school fairs in Dallas last weekend. There are two more of these Discover Dallas ISD School Fairs on Saturday, so come on out (learn more)! Application month The application window is open to apply for one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for next school year. Applications are due by Jan. 31 (learn more). Early release Reminder: the district’s secondary schools will have early release days Dec. 19-21 (learn more). They…
With Computer Science Education Week coming to a close, watch how Dallas ISD’s Frederick Douglass Elementary School is creating 21st-century learners by focusing on teaching computer coding to all its students, from pre-K to fifth grade. “They are actually solving problems with the programs that they are creating,” said Principal Marquetta Masters. “Not only at school, but also it translates to them solving problems at home.” The district is working to incorporate coding curriculum at all of its elementary schools to give students an advantage in their future careers. “Computer Science, it’s something that is a discipline,” said Oswaldo Alvarenga, executive director…
Students from Billy Earl Dade Middle School participated in a “WE Day Texas” event, hosted by the Dallas-based nonprofit, Urban Specialists, in conjunction with the WE Volunteer Now Speaking Tour, that included captivating speeches and interactive workshops. Students learned about and discussed how they can use their time and talents in pursuit of a greater good. WE Schools, affiliated with the WE Charity network, “empowers young people to take meaningful action and become active local and global citizens” at WE Day events throughout the country. Lincoln High School will host a “WE Day Texas” event on Dec. 14.
Students from L.V. Stockard Middle School’s AVID program had the opportunity to visit Southern Methodist University in November to discover what life is really like as a college student. While at SMU, students visited with a professor of Journalism, took a tour of the school’s media center, and learned about different scholarships that are available to students looking to attend SMU. The AVID program at Stockard is working to erase the opportunity gap and provide our students with life experiences they might not otherwise have. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program that teaches students skills such as note-taking…
Ya pueden llenar su solicitud en línea los estudiantes interesados en asistir a uno de los reconocidos programas magnet o escuelas de transformación de Dallas ISD durante el año escolar 2018-2019. La fecha límite para presentar la solicitud es el miércoles, 31 de enero. El distrito cuenta con algunas de las mejores escuelas magnet en el país. Pueden ver la lista completa de las escuelas magnet del Dallas ISD haciendo clic aquí. Los estudiantes que asisten a las escuelas magnet deben cumplir ciertos requisitos. Para más información sobre las escuelas y el proceso de solicitud, hagan clic aquí. Las escuelas de…
Dallas ISD’s Stevens Park Elementary School dedicated its new learning garden at a special event on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The outdoor classroom was generously donated by surrounding neighborhood associations Stevens Park Estates, Stevens Park Village and the Old Oak Cliff Heritage Society. Also attending was Dallas ISD District 7 Trustee Audrey Pinkerton. The school’s choir and cheerleaders performed for guests, who also enjoyed refreshments in the new garden.
En caso de mal tiempo, la decisión de abrir o cerrar las escuelas se tomará para las 6 a.m. y se informará lo más pronto posible a los padres, tutores legales y al personal escolar por diferentes medios: Nos comunicaremos con las estaciones locales de radio y televisión para las 6 a.m. para informarles si las escuelas abrirán o permanecerán cerradas. Las estaciones difundirán la información pertinente a la comunidad. Se realizarán llamadas automáticas lo más pronto posible a los padres y al personal escolar a los números de teléfono con los que contamos informándoles de la decisión. Publicaremos información…
Colder weather means that when precipitation falls, there is an increasing chance of snow or ice that could cause the closure of Dallas ISD schools. Find out how the decision to close schools is made and how that decision is communicated below. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to open or close schools will be made no later than 6 a.m. on the day in question and communicated as soon as possible to parents/guardians and staff in several ways: The district will call local radio and television stations by 6 a.m. to inform them whether or not schools…