Dear Garza Family,

Our school year has been off to a great start as we head into Week 4 of the school year! This Friday, we are having our annual Student Club Showcase on the patio during ACE time. This event allows each student club to showcase what they have to offer and students can join as many clubs as they choose! We pride ourselves on the number of student clubs that we offer at Garza ECHS and the student involvement in our clubs.

I also am thrilled to share that Garza ECHS was ranked the #8 Best High School in Texas by US News & World Report. It is an honor for the hard work of our students and teachers to be recognized on such a prestigious list. In addition to the great work being done on our campus, Dallas ISD is on the way to becoming the premier urban school district with 5 of the top 10 high schools in the state! We are so proud to be a part of making Dallas ISD the best school district for our students. Thank you for your support and partnership!

October 12, 13- Fall Break/ Fair Days

October 14- Teacher PD, No High School Classes

November 7- Teacher PD, No High School Classes

November 20-24- Thanksgiving Break, No High School Classes

November 23-24- No College Classes

December 4-7- College Final Exams

December 7- Dallas College, Last Day of Semester 1

December 22- Early Release

December 25-January 8th- Winter Break

January 9- 1st Day of 2nd Semester!

January 16- 1st Day of College Courses

Please take a moment to complete the 2023-24 Family & Community Engagement Parent Survey

English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdjRqf9At-mRSiTxIzLJH9Vs7LXzIay-drf_kfn6DRLpHhGw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Por favor tome un momento para completar la encuesta para padres sobre Participacion Familiar y Comunitaria 2023-24

Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2LPDLrE6rJ2wzKgKtswwzBHhw3-ORT-r80c39X2tE8P7zAw/viewform?usp=sf_link

• Students must be wearing their student ID at all times on campus.
  
• All 9th, 10th, 11th graders must be in uniform.
• Students must be in Garza designated areas at all times.
  
• If your student has missed school please turn in an excuse note ASAP to Mrs. Cervantes.
  

All students and parents must join remind to receive important campus and grade-level announcements and reminders. Please make sure you sign up for the correct groups.

• Students must be dropped off at the Garza Designated area. The East side located on Knoxville and Illinois.
• Please remember that the speed limit on campus is 20mph.
• Please be mindful of the cones placed around the campus. They are placed there for a reason.
• Please make sure that you are following the stop signs and following Tx Traffic laws.
• Campus police will be taking action if violated.

Per the Dallas College Mountainview Campus police department there are some modifications to the pick-up routes at the Mountainview campus.

The map below shows the new ISD's bus route for evening pick-ups starting Monday, February 13 located in the B-Building by the tennis courts. The morning drop off will remain the same, and the buses will continue to drop off students as usual

Volunteers are welcome!

We would love to have volunteers this year. We appreciate their engagement and hard work they put into our school and students! Please take a minute to sign up as a volunteer.

1. Create an account
2. Complete the orientation
3. Consent to the background check
4. Select Trinidad Garza ECHS

¡Los voluntarios son bienvenidos!

Nos encantaría tener voluntarios este año. ¡Apreciamos su compromiso y el arduo trabajo que ponen en nuestra escuela y nuestros estudiantes! Tómese un minuto para registrarse como voluntario.

1. Crear una cuenta
2. Completar la orientacion
3. Dar su consentimiento para la verificacion de antecedentes
4. Seleccionar Trinidad Garza ECHS

If your student has been absent and needs to submit an absence note please send them to Ms. Cervantes in W34A. Excuse notes are needed ASAP so that they can be put in the system for corrections.

If you need help setting up Powerschool please contact Ms. Cervantes.

Email : scervantes@dallasisd.org

Phone:972-860-5630

We need all 9th and 10th grade students who have not passed TSI to take the TSI exam. Please see Mrs. Gonzalez to setup a time to take your TSI exam in the Testing Center at Mountain View College. Make sure to bring an ID and to give a copy of your results to Mrs. Gonzalez.

TSI is a state-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. Part of the program is an assessment to determine basic skills in reading, mathematics, and writing. Each grade level should be focusing on a different portion of the assessment, with the goal of being TSIA2 met in both Reading/Writing and Math by the end of the 10th-grade year:

• 9th-grade focus: Reading/Writing
• 10th-grade focus: Math

A passing score on the TSIA2 test is required in order to take most of the dual-credit courses on our Associate Degree crosswalks. Passing the TSIA2 is a graduation requirement at Garza ECHS.

Scoring Standards:

English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) Standard:

• ELAR Score of 945+ AND Essay Score of 5 – 8
  OR
• ELAR Score under 945 AND ELAR Diagnostic Level of 5 – 6 AND Essay Score of 5 - 8

TSIA2 Math Standard:

• 950+
  OR
• Math Score Under 950 AND Math Diagnostic Level of 6

Important Message from Dallas College

Greetings Students and Parents,

We are sending a reminder to all Early College High School students that Dallas College has support services available to help you be successful in your college courses.

Below is a list of Learning Support resources that you can use to assist with your classes.

· Library- Discover hours and services for your campus library.

· Tutoring Services- Tutoring is available to all Dallas College students online and face to face. Drop-in tutoring visits are available at all campuses.

· Ask a Tutor- Please complete the Ask a Tutor form for assistance or email tutoringcenter@dcccd.edu for a response within 24 hours.

Online Tutoring

To make the most of online tutoring, we recommend using Google Chrome and connecting a headset (earbuds and microphone) to your computer.

How to Access Online Tutoring from eCampus

1. Visit the Blackboard Institutional Page (sign-on required)

2. Look for "Online Tutoring" under the Learning Support header.

You can also search for additional communities via the Organizational Search​ tool.

We hope that by re-sharing these resources this will help you finish the semester successfully.

Please like our Trini Garza ECHS Facebook page and Twitter! This is where we post important information and pictures daily!

Parent Portal

The Dallas ISD Parent Portal system uses PowerSchool. It is a valuable resource available in English and Spanish for parents/guardians to use to become more involved in their children’s education.

Parent Portal provides parents/guardians with three key benefits:

1. Secure on-line access to their children's grades, assignments, and attendance
2. Email alerts of absences and grade average changes
3. A two-way communication tool for parents and teachers

Register today for a PowerSchool Parent Portal account and become a partner in your child’s education.

New and Returning Users:

If this is your first time signing up for a PowerSchool account, click on the link below then select “Parent Sign In” followed by “Create an Account Here”

https://dallasisd.powerschool.com/public

Para ver esta información en español, pulse aquí.

Questions? Send an email to ParentPortal@dallasisd.org

The Dallas ISD Alcohol and Drug Intervention program provides prevention and intervention support to students who struggle with substance use. The goal of the program is to inform students, parents, teachers, and staff about the dangers of drug use and assist students with making important life decisions that lead to a healthy, productive lifestyle. Below are links to resources.

Website: dallasisd.org/garza
Location: 4849 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 214-860-3680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinigarzaechs
Twitter: @garzaechs