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More than 2,000 students attend Districtwide College Fair
0Questions about class sizes, scholarships, and extracurricular activities dominated Wednesday’s Districtwide College Fair that brought more than 2,000 Dallas ISD students to the Ellis Davis Fieldhouse. Representatives from more than 200 colleges, universities, the military and trade schools fielded students’ questions and provided information, brochures and, in some cases, key chains and other goodies. Dr. Sylvia Lopez, director of the Dallas ISD Counseling Services department, said the college fair was a huge success. “The high school counselors did a fantastic job of preparing the students for the College Fair,” she said. “The students were ready to greet and meet the…
Elrod’s donates $27,284 to fund field trips for students
0From the arboretum to the zoo, students at six Dallas ISD schools will enjoy a variety of field trips this school year thanks to a donation from a locally owned grocery store. Representatives from Elrod’s Cost Plus Supermarket, which has five locations in the DFW area, presented a check for $27,284 to Dallas ISD on Sept. 24. Julia Johnson, Elrod’s marketing manager, said the donation to the Dallas ISD Field Trip fund was a way to give back to the neighbors who shop at the grocery store. “We think it’s important to support the families that both work and shop…
Beginner’s Guide to Leveling
0With more than 20,000 employees and more than 220 school campuses, staffing is not always a simple process at Dallas ISD. Historically, a staffing tool known as leveling has generated some confusion. As a result, we have compiled a guide to help people understand the process. What is leveling? Leveling is the process in which the district transfers some teaching positions from one school to another after the school year has begun. What are the benefits of leveling? Leveling is required each fall to ensure the correct number of teaching positions are allocated to each campus. Why does leveling happen? Each…
College Fair to provide answers to students’ questions about college
0Athlete and L.G. Pinkston High School senior Marquez Johnson is optimistic he’ll be admitted to his top college choice, Texas A&M College Station. He knows it offers his preferred major, electrical engineering, and he has even visited the campus. Number three in his class, Johnson, a member of the National Honor Society, captain of the Vikings football team, and a member of student council, says his campus visit gave him a feeling that the school would be a good fit. “Just going to the campus and getting a feel of the environment gave me a home feeling,” he said. “It’s…