By Dallas ISD District 6 Trustee Joyce Foreman
Welcome back, Dallas ISD. The start of a school year is an exciting time filled with anticipation and opportunity.
As we get into this school year, District 6 extends a warm welcome to our newly appointed principals at the following campuses for the 2016-2017 school year …
- Sonja Barnes, Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary School
- Marco Antonio Baker, Clinton P. Russell Elementary School
- Derrick Ross, Mark Twain Vanguard Academy
- Lakeiah Chatham, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
As the appointed trustee for District 6, I am so excited about all that our schools have to offer our students in the upcoming school year!
- Expanded pre-K programs for our youngest scholars
- Carter High School’s newly opened collegiate academy in which students can potentially earn up to 60 hours of college credit
- Dual language programs which allow students of English and Spanish speaking backgrounds to learn each other’s native languages at Clinton P. Russell, T.G. Terry and Jimmie Tyler Brashear elementary schools, there exists a wide range of programs for every student
So, whether it’s in a nationally-certified, industry-supported National Academy Foundation, or NAF Academy program such as Kimball’s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism or Academy of Engineering, to industry and career-based CTE programs and internships in which students can earn industry certifications, District 6 is preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Please make note of the Districtwide College Fair scheduled for September 21, fall parent conference dates (October 10, 11 and 13), and Spring Break dates (March 13-17). For more information, visit the back to school page at www.dallasisd.org/backtoschool.
So, let’s prepare to get involved, stay involved and make this school year the best one yet in Dallas ISD. Let’s have a great school year, District 6.
