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All schools will soon accept credit card payments for school-related expenses
0Dallas ISD is bringing a program districtwide that will allow all schools to accept credit cards, debit cards or “e-checks” online or at the campus to pay for everything from field trips to campus related fees to donations to the schools. Currently, 90-percent of secondary schools now participate in RevTrak, which means parents can pay for school-related expenses online and not have to send a check or cash to school with their kid. The plan is that the remainder of secondary and all elementary schools will receive training and start using RevTrak beginning in mid-April. “The success of RevTrak has spread…
Beginner’s Guide to applying for magnet schools still accepting applications
0Five Dallas ISD magnet schools have extended their application deadlines through Feb. 28. These include the new Two-Way Dual Language Talented and Gifted Academy and Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted, both set to open in August 2018. Additionally, J.P. Starks, Mark Twain and Sidney Lanier are expanding their magnet programs to grades 4-8. All five schools are accepting applications for incoming fourth- through sixth-graders. This is a great opportunity for students currently in grades 3–5 to attend a phenomenal school in Dallas ISD. What are the magnet schools still accepting applications? These magnet schools are accepting applications from students…
Superintendent: Dallas ISD mourns with Broward County community, reviews security procedures here
0Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa has issued a statement about the Feb. 14 shootings at a high school in Florida. “Amidst heavy hearts today, Dallas ISD joins in mourning with the Broward County community in the wake of Wednesday’s tragic attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The senseless loss of so many lives is a national tragedy that is especially difficult for everyone connected to schools. “Student safety is Dallas ISD’s top priority. Campuses are trained and equipped to support students by teaching and modeling social and emotional skills. Teachers, students and staff are always encouraged…
Partnership with airline takes flight at Adamson Collegiate Academy
0Brandon Villegas, a freshman in the Adamson High School Collegiate Academy, will openly admit that he at first didn’t want to be a part of the collegiate academy. Sure, being able to earn up to 60 hours of college credit and learn from industry partners while still in high school seemed like a good opportunity. But it also seemed hard! However, Villegas is now fully on board with the collegiate academy. Specifically, he is thrilled to learn first-hand from the collegiate academy’s industry partner—American Airlines—which will house more than 10 full-time employees at the campus. Adamson hosted an introductory event…