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With excuse notes required for student absences, see how to submit an excuse note
0Since Dallas ISD parents or caregivers are required to submit excuse notes for any absences their students have, we want to walk through the process of how to submit an excuse note. First, parents need to have a PowerSchool account or the app. Go here to see how to create a PowerSchool account and go here to see how to download the PowerSchool app. Once you have a PowerSchool account, go here to see how to check your child’s attendance on PowerSchool and go here to see how to check your child’s attendance on the PowerSchool app. And go here…
As Covid-19 risk level returns to red, Dallas ISD to continue offering on-campus and virtual learning
0As the Dallas County COVID-19 risk level returns to red, Dallas ISD will continue to follow the current educational models offering on-campus and virtual learning for students based on parent preference. The district remains committed to following extensive safety protocols, which include social distancing in classrooms, hallways, offices, and elevators; masks are required for every staff member and student throughout the day; hand washing practices are regular parts of everyone’s day; thorough cleanings are scheduled at each campus and district facility; and contact tracing measures are in place and being followed. If parents want to change from on-campus to virtual…
FAQs about grading and report card distribution under the new nine-week grading calendar
0When will students receive report cards? Report cards will be issued at the end of every nine-week grading period. The date for the distribution of the first nine-week report card is November 17. Report card grades can be viewed via Parent Portal, and report cards will be printed at campuses via PowerSchool on November 16. How often should teachers administer progress reports? Interim progress reports will be issued by the teacher every three weeks to students whose performance in any subject or class is below 70 or whose average is deemed borderline according to district guidelines. Parents may access the…
All 23,000 district employees to receive training on unconscious bias, dismantling racism and cultural intelligence
0As part of a major effort to create an equity mindset in Dallas ISD, all 23,000 district employees by August 2021 will receive training on unconscious bias, dismantling racism and cultural intelligence. The district’s goal is for 100% of staff to show an increase in their understanding of cultural intelligence (CQ) based on pre-tests, individual action plans, and post-tests. “No matter where you turn and what office you enter, racial equity is at the forefront of the work we are doing,” Deputy Chief of Racial Equity Sharon Quinn told trustees at the Oct. 8 board briefing. Another element of this…