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See the school hours for the 2022-2023 school year
0Following feedback from campus administrators, staff and parents/guardians, Dallas ISD has finalized the school hours for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here to see each school’s bell schedule, including early release times.The general schedule is: 8 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Elementary schools, Solar Preparatory School for Girls, Solar Preparatory School for Boys, Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern, Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard, and Eduardo Mata Montessori School 8:35 a.m.–3:55 p.m. Middle schools, vanguards, Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J. Hay, George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Academy, William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted, Harry Stone Montessori Academy, Sudie L. Williams…
Say Something anonymous safety reporting system available to students over the summer
0Updated May 27, 2022: The Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something Anonymous Reporting System will be available to students throughout the summer break. Original Story: With student safety being the top district priority, Dallas ISD today is officially launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System at all schools that include grades 6 to 12, to help address any serious concerns like violence, or help students who may be struggling with unpleasant or harmful thoughts. The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) is designed specifically for use by students in grades 6-12 and includes a mobile app, website, and telephone hotline for…
Optional sexual health and reproduction unit will require parent/guardian consent for their student to participate
0The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Thursday night approved materials for an optional sexual health and reproduction unit that, under state law, requires parents to provide written consent for their student to opt in and participate. Under state law, parents also have the right to review the materials in advance and can have their student participate in just part of the class. If a parent does not provide their written consent, the student will not participate in the unit. The Dallas ISD School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), which is an advisory council that assists the district in reviewing and recommending…
Dallas ISD statement on violence in Uvalde ISD
0Dallas ISD is saddened beyond words and heartbroken for the loss of innocent lives, as we join every community across Texas and the entire nation to condemn the senseless violence in Uvalde ISD. School safety is the number one priority of every district, and Dallas ISD is committed to continuously improving safety procedures and monitoring at schools. Dallas ISD and DPD will provide additional patrols at all our schools for the remainder of the week. Also, Dallas ISD Mental Health Services will be on hand to provide psychological supports to help students and staff process this incredible tragedy. Gun violence…