DHS Collegiate Academy Newsletter

This week, we had a very successful Homecoming celebration filled with school spirit and excitement! Both students and staff actively participated in the theme days, which created a fun and engaging atmosphere across campus. The energy and enthusiasm everyone brought truly contributed to the positive culture we strive for.

We were especially thrilled to see the incredible mums proudly worn by our students! The creativity and school pride displayed through these beautiful traditions made the week even more special. I absolutely love this tradition and how it brings everyone together to celebrate Homecoming.

As we reach the six-week mark of the school year, I want to remind everyone that Progress Report 2 will post to Skyward on Wednesday. Please take the time to monitor Skyward to view your scholar's academic progress and stay informed about their performance. Additionally, progress reports for Dallas College courses will be available in eConnect during the following windows: September 15-30, 2024, for 8-week courses, and September 22-October 7, 2024, for 16-week courses. Make sure to check eConnect to stay up to date on your student's college progress as well. Staying on top of these reports will help ensure your scholar's continued success!

Best regards,

Dr. Tiffany Staats

Principal

Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy

Ignite Passion. Captivate Interest. Elevate Mindsets.

This week, we are proud to recognize two outstanding seniors for their academic achievements.

Danielle Christopher consistently exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated student. She is always prepared, brings a positive attitude to everything she does, and is highly self-motivated. Her commitment to excellence has earned her straight A's in all of her current college classes, showcasing her determination to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Jackson Parks is both an academic and athletic champion. He has made significant improvements in his study habits, demonstrating consistency in seeking feedback and monitoring his progress. By staying on track with all of his assignments and planning ahead, Jackson is also earning straight A's in his current college classes. His growth is a testament to his hard work and focus on achieving his goals.

Congratulations to Danielle and Jackson for their incredible dedication and success!

Monday, September 23

• B Day

Tuesday, September 24

• A Day

Wednesday, September 25

• B Day
• TSIA2 Testing 3:15 to 6:15 in the library computer lab
  

Thursday, September 26

• A Day

Friday, September 27

• B Day

If your scholar is enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course, it’s important they join AP Classroom using their CollegeBoard account. Students should create or update their MY AP Login to get started. Each student will receive a JOIN CODE for the AP courses they are enrolled in.

This year, each AP exam will cost $25, and payment will be made through Total Registration. Please submit payment for your scholar's AP exam(s) via the payment link https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/442085. All payments must be received by October 20th.

Thank you for your attention to these important details.

The PSAT Digital School Day exam is being offered on Wednesday, October 9th to all 10th grade students. Here are some benefits as to why scholars should take the PSAT 10:

• The test offers students opportunities to earn scholarships and academic recognition.
• Students can use their PSAT 10 scores to get free personalized practice for the SAT.
• PSAT 10 scores give students and their teachers information on what AP courses they will likely do well in.
• Their scores also give students information on what areas they’re strong in and what they need to work on.

Junior Class,

The PSAT Digital School Day exam is being offered on Wednesday, October 9th, and you will need to sign up for this important exam. If you sign up, this exam is free of charge.

Each year, 3.5 million students across the United States take the PSAT as preparation for the SAT, which is used to determine admission eligibility at colleges and universities nationwide.

In addition, the PSAT/NMSQT is used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program for our junior students. Those who qualify based on the PSAT/NMSQT can compete for national recognition and college scholarships. PSAT participants can also connect with 1,500 colleges and access over $300 million in scholarships by opting into the Student Search Service on the PSAT/NMSQT answer document.

Utilize the following link to sign up for your participation in the October 9th PSAT Digital School Day exam. Do not hesitate in completing the sign-up, as the window closes on Friday, September 13th.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future!

TSIA 2.0 is a required exam that measures college readiness. For scholars enrolled in the Collegiate Academy, they are required to meet the TSIA 2.0 reading, writing and math standard prior to registering for college courses. The passing requirements are below.

• ELAR - 945+ passing requirement or make a 910-944 with a diagnostic score of at least 5 and an Essay score of 5+
• Math - 950+ passing requirement or make a 910-949 with a diagnostic score of at least 6.

It is imperative that all scholars meet TSIA2 requirements for reading and writing by the end of their 9th grade year. All scholars will need to meet TSIA2 requirements for math by the end of their 10th grade year. If a scholar is not TSIA2 met in reading and writing by October of their sophomore year, they may be UNABLE TO ENROLL IN SPRING COLLEGE COURSES.

If you have questions regarding your scholar's TSI status, please contact Mrs. Lee, DHS Collegiate Academy Academic Dean, for more information regarding the TSIA 2.0 requirement. bmcintoshlee@duncanvilleisd.org

We are excited to announce testing opportunities for students at Dallas College! If you need to take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA), you can test at Mountain View College, and the first two tests are free for all dual credit students.

If additional attempts are needed after the first two , there will be a $10.00 fee per test.

Important Note:
To test at Dallas College, you will need a referral form signed by your success coach. Mr. Edmund Tamakloe, our Success Coach, is available to provide these referrals. He is located in Suite S2056 at Mountain View College, 4849 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75211.

Before Testing:
All students must complete the Accuplacer Pre-Assessment Activity prior to taking the TSIA. You can access the pre-assessment by using the link below:

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment – Texas Success Initiative (TSI) – Dallas College

Prior to taking the full TSIA 2.0 exam, your scholar will need to complete a pre-assessment activity. Scholars may access the pre assessment using this link - TSIA 2.0 Pre Assessment Link

Once the pre-assessment activity is complete, your scholar can register to take the exam using this link.- Register for TSIA 2.0. All tests will be given in the Duncanville High School Library computer lab G101 from 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm .

Sign-up will close one week prior to each test date. Please refer to the table below for specific test and closing dates:

TSIA2 Math Tutoring:

• Mondays, 3:00 - 3:45, Ms. Fritz Room CA216
• Wednesdays, 3:00 - 3:45, Ms. Green Room CA204

TSIA2 Reading and Writing Tutoring:

• Tuesdays, 3:00 - 3:45, Ms. Ogle and Ms. Backus Rooms CA202 and CA203

These sessions are designed to provide targeted support for students preparing for the TSI assessments, helping them to strengthen their skills and build confidence in their abilities. Whether students need help with specific problem areas or simply want to practice and refine their knowledge, these tutoring sessions will be a valuable resource. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to receive personalized assistance and ensure they are fully prepared for the exam.

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We are excited to announce the start of the National Honor Society (NHS) application process at Duncanville High School. This week, we began distributing invitations to seniors who have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher, recognizing their potential for excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Below are the key eligibility requirements and important dates to guide you through the application process.

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidate Information Form:

• The candidate must complete and submit the Candidate Information Form by the specified deadline.

Teacher Recommendations:

• Two recommendations are required.
• At least one recommendation must come from a core subject teacher (Math, Science, English, Social Studies).

Community Service Hours:

• A total of 20 hours of community service must be logged on the x2VOL website.
• All service hours must be completed and verified before the application deadline.

Application Timeline:

• August 30 - September 2: NHS invitations distributed to eligible seniors.
• September 30: Deadline to submit Candidate Information Form, Have 20 Community Service Hours verified and approved, and Teacher Recommendations.
• Week of October 1: Faculty Council meets to finalize selections.
• Week of October 7: Accepted members are notified.
• October 24, 6:00-7:30 PM: NHS Induction Ceremony.

Important Notes:

• All materials must be submitted to the NHS Advisors by the stated deadlines.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered for selection.

For any questions or further assistance, please contact the NHS Advisors.

NHS Advisors:

• Maegan Valles (Room B123)
  Email: mvalles@duncanvilleisd.org

• Rashna Oston (Room B106)
  Email: roston@duncanvilleisd.org

As the Fall 2024 semester is underway, I want to take a moment to highlight resources available to promote student success.

• Students with a diagnosed disability should connect with Accessibility Services as soon as possible to be considered for accommodations.
• Tutoring Services are available at all Dallas College campuses and online. Please encourage your students to seek assistance early and regularly to avoid falling behind in their classes. Students attending tutoring will be best served if they enter the session with a clear problem or concern in mind.

As a reminder, your students' performance in dual credit courses determines their Dallas College academic standing, will be included in their permanent academic records, and can impact future financial aid eligibility. Therefore, please encourage students to adhere to their course syllabi and calendars, complete all assigned readings and homework, and seek assistance from instructors when needed. When progress monitoring your students, please ask them to show you their progress as indicated in eCampus and/or the progress reports submitted via eConnect. See below for dates to keep in mind when monitoring your students:

• 9/15-9/30 – 1st 8-Week Student Progress Reporting
• 9/22-10/7 – 16-Week Student Progress Reporting Period 1
• 10/27-11/11 – 16-Week Student Progress Reporting Period 2
• 11/10-11/25 – 2nd 8-Week Student Progress Reporting

In addition to the aforementioned dates, please mark your calendars for Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11am. Associate Dean Maira Martinez-Ruiz will host a virtual information session on Academic Standing at Dallas College and why student progress monitoring is so important. The meeting invitation is forthcoming.

We're excited to announce that progress monitoring for our Dallas College courses has officially started! Each student will meet one-on-one with a DHS Collegiate Academy staff member to review their academic progress in their college courses. During these meetings, students will log into their Dallas College eCampus platform, and together with their assigned staff member, they will review course syllabi, assignments, and upcoming due dates.

If a student is in need of additional support, the staff member will assist them in contacting their professors, setting up tutoring sessions, and utilizing Dallas College's academic support resources. This is a crucial step in ensuring that each scholar is on track and getting the help they need to succeed in their college classes.

To keep you informed, the Collegiate Academy staff member will complete a Progress Monitoring Form after each meeting. This form will detail the academic courses your scholar is taking, their current grades, and any comments or notes the staff member may have to communicate how your scholar is doing in their college classes.

Please be sure to check your email regularly, as the Progress Monitoring Form will be sent from the email address noreply@formresponse.com. Below, you will find an example of what the form may look like.

This process is part of our commitment to supporting your scholar’s academic success and ensuring they have the resources they need to excel.

In addition to the many clubs and organizations available at DHS and the Collegiate Academy, our students also have the opportunity to participate in Dallas College clubs and organizations. For example, this week, Ariana Harris attended the Dallas College Student Leadership Institute. This organization will help her develop essential skills such as collaboration, communication, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and more. Dallas College offers a variety of experiences that can enrich your personal and intellectual growth, contributing to your overall academic success. To explore these opportunities, check out the available experiences by contacting the advisor or the Office of Student Life.

Parents/guardians are kindly requested to notify the Collegiate MVC staff a minimum of 2 hours prior to any early pick-up arrangements. To facilitate this process, parents/guardians should send an email to the Collegiate MVC staff indicating the scholar's name, student's Duncanville ISD ID number, date, and time of the intended early pick-up or late arrival.

For cases of early pick-up, it is essential to attach a scanned copy of the parent/guardian's photo ID to the email.

Before departing the campus premises, the scholar is required to complete the check-out procedure at the designated MVC location in the presence of the Collegiate MVC staff.

To ensure a smooth transition, a Collegiate MVC staff member will be assigned to accompany the student and oversee their departure for pick-up.

We thank you for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. This school year, we are continuing the work to expand our social-emotional learning (SEL) support and skills within our students. Beginning September 23 – October 11, students will participate in an online survey to assess their SEL skills. From the results of these surveys, we will learn ways that we can provide support and guidance to enhance SEL skills within our students.

We will be asking students to reflect on their mindsets and approaches to learning via this online survey that will be completed here at school. The survey shouldn’t take more than 15-20 minutes for a student to complete.

• 9th Graders will complete in MAPS class
• 10th Graders will complete in Chemistry class
• 11th & 12th Graders will complete during study hall in the East Seminar beginning Friday, September 27, 2024.

We are partnering with a third-party vendor to support us in administering these surveys. The responses to these surveys will be completely confidential; however, responses that reveal a student may be in danger or distress will result in our counselors and/or administrators following up with that student to ensure the student’s safety.

Families can opt out of the survey by completing the form linked here. If you have questions about the SEL survey, please do not hesitate to contact u

Senor Conferences will continue through October 11th. Students will receive a copy of their transcript and a course audit sheet showing what courses need to be completed for graduation.

Sherry Marshall, M. Ed., LPC Associate

Collegiate Counselor

Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy

On October 3, 2024 students at Duncanville High School will have the opportunity to take the ASVAB Career Exploration exam. The ASVAB CEP allows students to discover their strengths and weaknesses while empowering them to map out post-secondary plans that work for them.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program examination is an aptitude test that allows students to explore future career options based on their individual strengths. While this test is used by the military for placement of those interested in a career in the armed forces, it is in NO way a commitment to join the military or even to speak with a military recruiter. Only YOU can release your scores to the military! The ASVAB CEP is an invaluable tool in exploring careers best suited to you.

Should you decide the military is an option for you, recruiters can use this examination to determine what jobs you show an aptitude for within the military. For those of you who already know you are going to pursue a military career post-graduation, this test session will not count against the 3 attempts the armed forces allows.

If you are interested in participating in the October 3, 2024 ASVAB please complete the survey here. The deadline to sign up is September 27, 2024.

At the DHS Collegiate Academy, we are committed to providing our students with enriching experiences that extend beyond the classroom. This year, we aim to offer our scholars a variety of opportunities to explore colleges and universities, as well as engage with the arts, music, and humanities. These experiences are crucial in broadening their horizons, sparking new interests, and preparing them for future success.

To make these events possible, we need your support. We are seeking enthusiastic parent volunteers to help chaperone field trips and other events. Your involvement will not only ensure the safety and well-being of our students but also contribute to creating memorable and impactful learning experiences.

By joining us as a chaperone, you will play an integral role in your child's educational journey, providing guidance and encouragement as they explore new opportunities. Your presence will make a difference in making these experiences meaningful and accessible to all our students.

Our first potential field trip will be to the Human Rights Museum on Monday, November 18. In order to attend, we need 15 additional chaperones.

If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the following steps:

1. Email tstaats@duncanvilleisd.org to express your interest and state if you have any preferences (i.e. certain grade level)
2. Apply to be a Duncanville ISD Volunteer
3. Once you apply to be a volunteer and are approved, you are all set!

We greatly appreciate your partnership and look forward to working together to enrich the lives of our students.

Free and Reduced Meals: Each school year students must reapply to receive free or reduced lunch. Parents can also set up email notifications to ensure that your students balance remains positive. Please follow the steps below:

1. First, ensure you have the 6-digit student ID for each student in your household. Student ID’s can be obtained by contacting the front office of your child’s campus.
2. Second, visit https://www.schoolcafe.com/duncanville and follow the on-screen instructions.

All students have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast and lunch in the Duncanville High School cafeteria. Juniors and seniors who travel to the Dallas College Mountain View campus also have access to a cafeteria for lunch. However, please be aware that the Mountain View campus cafeteria follows the Dallas ISD calendar and may be closed on days when Dallas ISD is not in session.

On days when the Mountain View cafeteria is closed, students are welcome to return to the DHS campus to have their lunch. Additionally, scholars have the option to purchase Subway meals on the Dallas College Mountain View campus.

• If you ride the bus to and from school, you may locate pick up and drop off bus times on the Duncanville ISD website using the attached link. https://www.duncanvilleisd.org/departments/transportation/wheresmybus
• Please ensure you have completed the registration process. Go to Parent then to School and Bus Find.
• For bus transportation, you must register for school and for transportation. See attachment.

If a scholar wishes to drive them self to the Dallas College Mountain View campus, they must complete the Commuter Contract

Scholars must be approved to drive to Mt. View by submitting a DHSCA Commuter contract along with a copy of your driver's license and insurance to bmcintoshlee@duncanvilleisd.org. All juniors and seniors will ride bus transportation to Mt. View August 26-September 13, 2024. Students will be approved to drive to Mt. View beginning September 16, 2024, with a completed Commuter contract, all required documents submitted with Dr. Staats or Mrs. Lee signed approval.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the parents who attended our Parent Meeting and Orientation on Thursday, August 8. Your presence and engagement are vital to our mission of cultivating strong leaders, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to your child's success. If you were unable to join us, please don't worry—we've made the information available online. You can access it here. To accommodate schedules, we will host the next parent meetings virtually.

• Save the Date for Future Virtual Parent Meetings:

• October 2 at 6:00 pm

• December 11 at 6:00 pm

• March 5 at 6:00 pm

• May 6 at 6:00 pm - *This meeting will be extremely important for Senior parents as it will cover Dallas College graduation information.

Clear backpacks are required on all campuses for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Panther safety is our number one priority and clear backpacks will allow us to see, stop, and protect. Staff will be able to quickly and easily SEE what is being brought into our schools. This will allow us to STOP any unsafe items at the door and will allow us to further PROTECT our students and staff. Clear backpacks are not intended to be a complete safety solution but they will add a valuable layer to our comprehensive safety plan. #SeeStopProtect

We have created a comprehensive website to provide you with further information about this requirement at http://www.duncanvilleisd.org/clearbackpacks. #SafeDvilleSchools

Attention students,

To enhance safety and security on campus, all students are required to wear their ID badges visibly around their necks at all times. If a student does not have their ID, they will be issued a temporary badge at the beginning of first period.

Each student will receive two temporary ID badges. If a student continues to not have their ID badge after the provision of temporary badges, they will be directed to their assistant principal for further assistance.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a secure learning environment.

Attending school is crucial for a myriad of reasons. Not only is it a legal requirement but also a fundamental aspect of academic success. Consistent attendance ensures that students receive continuous instruction, engage in interactive learning experiences, and build a strong foundation of knowledge. Moreover, regular school attendance fosters a sense of routine and discipline, preparing students for future responsibilities. The Texas Education Code's 90% rule underscores the direct correlation between attendance and academic achievement, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a minimum attendance rate to support students' overall success in their educational journey.

Attendance Recovery:

A student shall not be given credit or a final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance 90 percent of the days the class is offered. This means that your child is in danger of failing one or more courses for the school year.

In order to receive credit or a final grade for a class, a student is required to attend class 90 percent of the days class is offered, regardless of whether the student's absences are excused or unexcused.

If a student does not attend in accordance with the law, they may not receive credit for their courses. Students will have the opportunity to regain credit by attending attendance recovery. Dates and times are to be determined.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the 90% rule?

• Texas Education Code, Section 25.092: The 90% rule is a provision in the Texas Education Code (TEC) that applies to a student in any grade level from kindergarten through grade 12. TEC Section 25.092 provides that a student may not be given credit or a final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance 90% of the days the class is offered. All absences count, whether excused or unexcused, in determining whether the student has attended the requisite number of days to receive class credit or a final grade.

Why do I have to recover absences and I missed less than nine days this semester?

• The 90% rule is based on the number of days available to attend in a semester, per course. Duncanville HS is on a modified block schedule and the days will vary. While we understand situations happen, your goal should be to attend school daily, on-time, to every class.

Why did I lose credit if I had a passing grade in the class.

• Regardless of academic performance, students have to attend class at least 90% of the time to earn course credit.

How do I know how many days I need to recover?

• You will receive a specific letter with detailed information about your days.

When is attendance recovery offered?

• Tuesday and Thursday school is from 3:15 pm - 6:15 pm and Saturday school is from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in the DHS East Cafeteria. You will enter the building at the “fishbowl,” or main entrance on the 10-12 grade side of the campus.

• September 20 - Homecoming Game

• September 21 - Homecoming Dance

• October 24 - National Honor Society Ceremony

• February 7 - All Night Bowling

• April 11 - Panoramic Picture

• April 24 - Advanced Placement Scholar Night

• May 1 - National Honor Society Ceremony

• May 7 - Decision Day

• May 10 - Prom

• May 14 - Powder Puff Game

• May 15 - Top 11% Dinner

• May 16 - Senior Sunset

• May 16, 17, or 18 - Dallas College Graduation

• May 18 - Baccalaureate Ceremony

• May 19-22 - Senior Walks

• May 19-22 - Honor Cord Pick-Up

• May 30 - High School Graduation 8:00 am at Globe Life Field

• June 12 - Diploma Pick-Up

Great news! Your Senior Tux /Drap & Cap and Gown photos have begun to be delivered!!!

Before taking your photos, you were asked to choose your delivery method: email or printed proofs. Photo distribution starts 2-6 weeks after the pictures were taken.

Email Option:

​- The email will come from Prestige.

- Check your spam folder.

- It will include an access code and link that will take you to your photo proofs.

- Email provides instructions on how to order.

Print Delivery Option :

- They will be delivered to the address your student verified at the time of photos.

- The proof package will give you 3 options to order. Online, by phone or by mail. (order form included)

For more information or questions, contact Prestige at 1800-736-4775 or visit their website https://prestigeportraits.com/

Please see Ms. Reddic in room J104 for further assistance.

Through the Dallas County Promise, participating colleges provide last-dollar tuition grants to students who graduate from a Promise high school with a high school diploma or associate degree. The Promise scholarship covers the gap between financial aid and the cost of tuition for up to a time limit or the completion of a degree per institution.

All Promise Partner colleges promise to support and challenge you as you make your dreams a reality. Find our list of participating colleges and universities here to see your options. Once you complete an application, verify all information and enroll at the school of your choice, you’ll be paired with a dedicated support staff who will help you navigate college.

High school seniors can begin submitting their Promise Path directly on the Dallas County Promise website on Sunday, September 1st. The 24-25 Path Form Screenshot Guide is linked HERE. This will provide screenshots to help walk you through the process of completing the form. Please note, students will receive a submission confirmation email. Please use a personal, non-district issued email address and active phone number to receive the email and text communications featuring deadline reminders, info session registration, and ultimately eligibility notifications. Any Promise partner interest or selection on the Path Form does not affect tuition grant eligibility in any way and students cannot access their Path form after submission.

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Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Students need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released new details on the redesigned and streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The new FAFSA will make it easier than ever for students to get financial aid for college and help 610,000 more students from low-income backgrounds receive Pell Grants. In total, it will allow 1.5 million more students access to the maximum Pell Grant award, bringing the total number of students eligible for the maximum Pell Grant to over 5.2 million.

Students who complete the form will receive a confirmation and see their estimated student aid eligibility. The new FAFSA will allow students and families to use federal tax data transferred directly and securely from the Internal Revenue Service. Once the application is complete, students will receive a confirmation email including their estimated Student Aid Index and Pell Grant eligibility. Students and families will also be able to complete paper forms by downloading a PDF form and mailing it to the Department of Education.

The Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy is committed to strengthening the relationship between the school and the community through student involvement and volunteerism. Involvement in community service allows our scholars to develop important skills such as citizenship, collaboration, public relations, and real-world experience. Scholars are encouraged to complete a minimum of 320 hours of community service over four years (80 hours per year), with at least 160 hours completed in the city of Duncanville. While volunteer hours are no longer a graduation requirement, scholars who complete 40 or more hours during their four years in high school receive a special cord to wear on their graduation robes..

All community service work is done on a voluntary basis, and the scholars cannot be paid for their work in any manner. No hours can be completed during the regular school day. Volunteer hours are completed ONLY for non-profit organizations, and the voluntary work must benefit the entire community. The opportunities for community service vary from scholar to scholar.

Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy’s partnership with parents and the community is an essential element of our success. To that end, parents are encouraged to complete 3 hours of community service, per semester, with Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy.

Record keeping for community service hours is done by a company called X2VOL. Each student creates an account in X2VOL.com and is responsible for inputting his/her work hours. This requires the date on which the work was done, the number of hours completed, a description of the work done, and the name of the person who can verify that the student actually did the work. In addition, a telephone number and email address must be provided for the person who can verify the work hours. The person who verified the work must work for the organization for which the work was done. On completion of community service work, scholars have 90 days during which they must put the information in X2VOL.

The Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy partnership with the City of Duncanville provides community service opportunities specifically for Collegiate Academy scholars. Additional opportunities are available for all Duncanville High School and Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy scholars via the Community Service Corner.

Join our Collegiate D&D Club, where adventure meets a welcoming community! Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, our club is the perfect place to explore your creativity, forge new friendships, and embark on epic quests. In our club, every student is respected, and every story is valued. Come roll the dice and see where your imagination takes you! Please see Mrs. Ogle or Mrs. McCullough for more details!

List of DHS Organizations

Showstoppers

Duncanville Cheer

High Hats Drill Team

TSA - Technology Student Association

FCCLA Family Career and Community Leaders of America

UIL Computer Science Team

Panther to Panther

Duncanville Theater - Panther Players

Anime Club

Tabletop Club

Business Professionals of America

American Sign Language Club & Honor Society

Youth and Government (YAG)

DHS Jesus Club (formerly Tabernacle)

National Art Honor Society

National Honor Society

Y Achievers

Panthers Impact

Film Theory

DECA

Rotary Interact Club

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Duncanville High School Band

Boys Soccer

Spanish Club

Spanish Honor Society

Making Our Culture Honorably Acclaimed (MOCHA)

Sparklers

Chess Club

Photography Club

Student Council

Book Club

Animation Skills USA

Math Club

Girls Soccer

Duncanville DECA held our first meeting and we are so excited that students came prepared and ready to join DECA! DECA is opened to all DHS and Collegiate Academy Students

DECA Benefits:

The potential to earn travel opportunities, recognition, scholarships and even DECA Glass for learning classroom content makes it all that more motivating. With a combination of nearly 60 role-play, prepared and online events, DECA offers a competitive event for every course and every member.

Please see Dr. Williams in I110 to join.

We want to emphasize the importance of partnership and communication between parents, scholars, and educators. One of the key tools we use to facilitate this partnership is Skyward Family Access. We kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that you have access to this platform. Skyward Family Access provides a convenient and secure way for parents to monitor their scholar's academic progress, grades, and attendance. By staying connected through this platform, you can stay informed about your child's academic journey and actively support their success.

For Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy courses, you can utilize Skyward Family Access to check your scholar's grades, upcoming assignments, and any important announcements. This will enable you to have real-time insights into their academic performance, allowing you to celebrate their achievements and address any areas where additional support may be needed.

For Dallas College Mountain View courses, we encourage you to utilize eConnect and eCampus Brightspace. These platform will provide you with valuable information about your scholar's college coursework, deadlines, and progress. By staying engaged with eConnect and Brightspace, you can ensure that your child is on track with their college studies and support their seamless transition into higher education.

Please note that DHS Collegiate Academy staff do not have access to your scholar's eConnect and eCampus Brightspace accounts. College coursework grades will not be accessible in Skyward until the end of each semester.

By working together and staying connected through these platforms, we can create a powerful support system for our scholars. Your involvement and active participation will undoubtedly contribute to their academic growth and success.

Should you encounter any challenges or require assistance with accessing these platforms, our dedicated team is ready to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our school staff, who will be more than willing to guide you through the process.

Here are a few helpful tools for your reference:

Skyward Family Access Account Settings

How to Use Skyward Family Access

Checking Grades in Skyward Family Access Video

Scholar Guide to Accessing their Brightspace Courses Video

How do I login to Brightspace?

1. From the Dallas College website, click Online Tools
2. Click on Brightspace in the top right corner. You can also access D2L Brightspace directly at dallascollege.brightspace.com.

How do I check my grades in eCampus Brightspace?

1. Click on the link for your course in eCampus Brightspace.
2. Click on Grades in the blue navigation bar to see your current grades and feedback from faculty.

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Website: duncanvilleisd.org/dhscollegiate
Location: 900 West Camp Wisdom Road, Duncanville, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 708-3885
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