Thursday, March 28, 2024

David W. Carter High School on the Rise

DISD Trustee Joyce Forem, Photo courtesy of DISD
DISD Trustee Joyce Forem, Photo courtesy of DISD
By: Joyce Forem, DISD Trustee
Preliminary data released by the Texas Education Agency showed that 210 (91 percent) of Dallas Independent School District campuses met state standards, up from 190 schools in 2015 and 184 schools in 2014.
In all four categories calculated by the TEA—student achievement, student progress, closing performance gaps and postsecondary readiness—Dallas ISD outperformed thresholds set by the state.
In September, the Texas Education Agency released accountability and performance ratings for every school in the state based on recent student performance data. The Carter Feeder Pattern was rated “Met Standard” across the board—a rating that reminds us that our dedication, commitment and hard work is paying off for students in    District 6.
The Texas Education Agency announced that 68 percent of Dallas ISD campuses have earned at least one academic distinction designation, up from 60 percent of schools in 2015.
Distinctions are designations awarded to campuses based on high achievement in areas such as reading and math. The designations are awarded to a campus based on how it performed compared to other schools with a similar size and demographics. Up to seven distinction designations can be earned for:
• Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading;
• Academic Achievement in Mathematics;
• Academic Achievement in Science;
• Academic Achievement in Social Studies;
• Top 25 Percent: Student Progress;
• Top 25 Percent: Closing Performance Gaps; and
• Postsecondary Readiness.
In addition to the “Met Standard” rating many District 6 schools received distinctions:
• Carter High School received a distinction in Post-Secondary Readiness in State Accountability Measures (according to the TEA’s review of schools in the state).
• Gilliam Collegiate Academy received distinctions in Reading & English/Language Arts, Math, Student Progress, and Post-Secondary Readiness.
• T.G. Terry ES received distinctions in Reading & English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Student Progress, and Closing the Achievement Gap.
• Adelle Turner ES received distinctions in Reading & English/Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Umphrey Lee Elementary School received four distinctions in total for English Language Arts/Reading, Science, Student Progress and Postsecondary Readiness.
• Ronald McNair received a distinction in Student Progress.
• D. A. Hulcy received four distinctions in Mathematics, Student Progress, Closing Achievement Gaps and Postsecondary Readiness.
• Birdie Alexander, Martin Weiss, Mark Twain and W.H. Atwell all met standard.
Congratulations to all of the administrators, teachers, faculty, staff, parents, partners and community for your efforts to make our schools in District 6 some of the best available in Dallas ISD. It takes a village and your work is evidence of the progress taking place in our schools and for our students.
In other District 6 News:
Carter Collegiate Academy receives huge uniform donation
Mr. Maurice Miller of Measured for Success has pledged to donate blazers with the Carter Collegiate Academy crest to all students in Carter Collegiate Academy, a donation of approximately $ 7.000.
William Hawley Atwell Law Academy
Atwell Middle School is one of 11 Dallas ISD middle schools participating in restorative practices, formerly referred to as restorative discipline, which is designed to proactively address disciplinary and behavioral issues before they escalate. Middle school classrooms that used restorative practices last year saw a 64-percent reduction in in-school suspensions and a 70-percent reduction in out-of-school suspensions.
MLK Oratory Competition to kick off in October
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at 25 district schools are working on original essays that they will recite during the first round of competition in the Gardere M.L. King Jr. Oratory Competition in October.
The first-place orators from each of the participating campuses will be invited to recite their essays at the event semi-finals to be held at district headquarters in December. From there, the finalists will recite their essays before a public audience and a panel of professionals in January at the Majestic Theater.

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