Dallas ISD ofrece más oportunidades y programas únicos que todos los demás distritos escolares del área, y el sábado, 4 de noviembre, de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., en W.H. Adamson High School, las familias podrán explorar las ofertas de nuestras escuelas, informarse sobre las escuelas de opción, las escuelas que requieren una solicitud de admisión y recibir apoyo al inscribir a sus hijos para el próximo año escolar. Aprenda sobre las ofertas y oportunidades innovadoras de nuestras escuelas: Encuentre la escuela que mejor se adapte a su hijo al descubrir nuestras más de 100 escuelas y programas de opción.…
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The Dallas ISD Police Department is helping parents and students make the most of their trick-or-treating adventures while keeping safety a top priority. Below are their top five tips for a fun-filled and safe evening, Trick-or-treating is safer, not to mention more fun, in groups. Kids under age 12 should be joined by adults for trick-or-treating. Get together with other adults and make an evening of it. Bring cellphones for quick pictures and emergencies, but leave them in your pockets to avoid getting distracted. Slow down and be alert. Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart into the street…
Dallas ISD offers more unique opportunities and programs than any school district in the area. And from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at W.H. Adamson High School, families will have the chance to explore school offerings, preview all choice and application-based schools, and receive on-site support with registration for next school year. Learn about Dallas ISD’s innovative school offerings and opportunities: Find the best fit for your student by discovering over 100 choice schools and programs. Hear from representatives about opportunities such as P-TECH/ECHS, Montessori, Project-Based Learning, Talented & Gifted, STEM/STEAM, Early Learning, Career Institutes, Dual…
La seguridad de los estudiantes y empleados es la principal prioridad de Dallas ISD, por lo que al inicio de este año escolar, se designó a un nuevo departamento proveer mejoras a la tecnología y seguridad para avanzar esta prioridad en todo el distrito. “El Departamento de Seguridad, Monitoreo y Recursos Escolares asegurará que todas las escuelas e instalaciones del distrito cuenten con las herramientas y sistemas tecnológicos que monitoreen y creen un ambiente seguro para los estudiantes, empleados y la comunidad”, dijo David Bates, jefe de Operaciones. “Estará a cargo de la adquisición, implementación y, subsiguientemente, el monitoreo de…
Every year the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera International Welcome Center helps thousands of immigrant families navigate the enrollment process for their children who are new to the U.S. education system. National Immigrants Day is celebrated on Oct. 28 to honor the diversity and culture that immigrants bring to their communities, and the welcome center is usually the first stop for many of these immigrant families who want their children—born here or in other countries—to have all the opportunities an education offers. This year, the center’s team members have already helped register 3,500 students of all ages, above the average for…
Safety for students and employees is the top priority of Dallas ISD, and since the start of this school year, a new department has been designated to provide the technology and security enhancements to support that priority across the district. “The School Safety, Monitoring and Resources Department ensures that all schools and district facilities are equipped with the tools and technology systems to monitor and provide a safe environment for students, employees, and the community,” said David Bates, Chief of Operations. “It will oversee the purchase, the implementation, and subsequently the monitoring of safety and related systems and supports at…
La capacidad de hacer cálculos en la cabeza es imprescindible para los estudiantes STEM de todo Dallas ISD, quienes mostraron esta y otras habilidades durante el encuentro invitacional de la Asociación de Entrenadores de Matemáticas y Ciencias de Texas (TMSCA, por sus siglas en inglés) el 7 de octubre, en Conrad High School de Dallas ISD. El encuentro contó con la asistencia de más de 75 escuelas con más de 1400 estudiantes de grado tres a 12 que compitieron en cuatro áreas académicas: sentido numérico, aplicaciones de calculadora, matemáticas y ciencias. Participar en el encuentro dio a los estudiantes la…
The ability to perform calculations in one’s head is an invaluable skill to have. STEM students from across Dallas ISD displayed this skill and more at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) Dallas ISD Invitational Meet on Oct. 7 at Conrad High School. With 75 schools in attendance, more than 1,400 students in grades three through 12 competed in four TMSCA academic competitions: Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Math, and Science. Involvement in TMSCA invitational meets gives elementary and secondary students the opportunity to practice for UIL math and science contests through grade level and team competitions. “TMSCA improves…
Se suele pensar en los maestros como los héroes del salón de clases, pero en ocasiones, son héroes fuera del aula también. Tal fue el caso de Israel Alfaro, maestro de Inglés I en W.H. Adamson High School, quien se encontró recientemente en una situación de peligro en que le salvó la vida al piloto de un globo aerostático. Alfaro, graduado de Skyline High School y maestro con tres años de experiencia en Dallas ISD, estaba manejando en Crandall de camino a la casa de su hermana cuando vio un globo aerostático en el cielo. Dijo que llamó a su…
Teachers are often thought of as heroes in the classroom, but sometimes, they get to be heroes outside of school. That was the case for Israel Alfaro, an English I teacher at W.H. Adamson High School, who recently found himself in a dangerous situation, playing a crucial role in saving the life of a hot air balloon pilot. Alfaro—a Skyline High School graduate and three-year veteran of Dallas ISD—was driving in Crandall to his sister’s house when he noticed a hot air balloon in the sky. He said he called his wife, who is fascinated by hot air balloons, to…