Inside Dallas ISD

IIlias Gomez was not always a focused and disciplined student. Middle school brought its challenges, and he wondered if he would be branded a troubled teen. But by the time he reached high school, he found his calling – designing computer games. It was a skill he knew he could master and parlay into a career in gaming technology. “Gaming is very new. A lot of teens and lot of young adults are introduced to video games. We are the founding generation of gaming,” said Gomez, a senior at Conrad High School H-TECH, a Pathways in Technology Early College High…

The Dallas ISD Special Services Department is excited to announce the upcoming Special Services Transition Fair for 2022. The theme this year is “We Can,” which encourages and inspires students to dream big. This two-day event will provide tools to help families of students receiving special services prepare for life after high school.  Attendees will gain new insights on critical skills such as seeking employment, communication, and goal setting. The fair will feature guest speakers and interactive activities that target key topics and areas of support to ensure that families are aware of the resources needed for students to achieve…

Words like avifauna, iatrogenic and kookaburra did not stop Lindsey Roberts, an eighth-grade student at W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy, from being selected to represent her school at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. One of two D-FW students who scored highest at the 64th Annual Dallas Regional Spelling Bee, Lindsey will be the only contestant representing Dallas ISD in the nationwide spelling championship. “She’s bright and really good at writing, and really shines with her work and performance in my class,” said Jesus Rodriguez, who teaches eighth grade Reading Language Arts (RLA) at Greiner. “She’s very communicative and vocal and…

Seniors! Are you planning to attend Dallas College? Good news! Dallas College will be at your high school campus to assist with turning in required documentation and provide assistance registering for classes! In order to be registration-ready, students must: Complete Admissions Application  Set up eConnect Dallas College Account  Submit documents to the Admission/Registrar office:  admissions@dcccd.edu  Provide residency documentation (if applicable) Provide transcripts (High School & Other colleges attended) or Proof of GED – https://www.dcccd.edu/apply-reg/pages/admregoff.aspx.   Provide proof of Meningitis Vaccine (Age 22 and younger) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Texas Application for State Financial Aid applications…