News Briefs

Students who work, parent, want to make up missed credits or earn accelerated course credit are invited to explore the opportunities offered by Dallas ISD’s Evening Academy, which opens for after-hour classes on Monday, Sept. 28. Evening Academy allows self-motivated learners to progress at their own pace to earn credits in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish and select electives. Virtual classes let students recover credits needed for high school graduation with the support of teachers certified in their content areas. The program is also structured to accommodate students who want to earn course credit for acceleration. Classes are scheduled…

In these uncertain times due to the spread of COVID-19, something as important as the 2020 Census may have been overlooked by many families. However, it is important to remember that this effort is not only a count of all the individuals living in the U.S., but its results have very real implications for communities over the next decade. Sept. 30 is the last date to provide information to the Census Bureau. “By counting everyone in the Dallas ISD community, the census provides information that translates into funds for lunch programs, better schools, transportation and other services in our state…

Dallas ISD students who are U.S. citizens and will be 18-years-old on election day, Nov. 3, are reminded that the deadline to register to vote in Texas is fast approaching. The good news is it’s easy to get registered. There are three ways to register: 1) you can download a voter registration application at www.dallascountyvotes.org, fill it out and drop it in the mail by Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2) You can also deliver your application to the Dallas County Elections Department at 1520 Round Table Drive in Dallas. 3) You can also pick up an application at Dallas County Elections…

All Dallas ISD high school students are invited to register for the free upcoming ACT and SAT boot camps! The ACT 101 Boot Camps will be held virtually on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Students can register here: bit.ly/2020-21_bootcamps The SAT 101 Boot Camps will be held Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 at a location to be determined. Space is limited so students are encouraged to register now to reserve a spot. If you have any questions, contact Aren Robinson at arerobinson@dallasisd.org.