DHS Collegiate Academy Newsletter
September 11, 2020
Principal's Quote
“You did not come this far to walk away without the victory."
- Patty McGregor
Principal's Message
The first week of school has proven to be successful despite a few challenges. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this new environment. Our scholars are logging in and are actively engaged in their virtual classes. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that scholars are active learners and completing all assignments.
Upcoming Events
September 2020
26 - Saturday School (ALL 9th & 10th graders) 8am - 12pm - Virtual
October 2020
14 - SAT School Day Option 1 (12th)
15 - Study Night (9th & 10th Grade) 4:00pm - 5:30pm - Virtual
22 - Algebra I & Biology Night 4:00pm - 5:30pm - Virtual
24 - Saturday School (ALL 9th & 10th graders) 8am - 12pm - Virtual
27 - SAT School Day Option 2 (12th)
26-30 - Red Ribbon Week
Skyward
Parents,
Please partner with us to ensure scholars are logging in at the appropriate time and completing all assignments in their high school and college courses. Teachers have communicated their distance learning expectations for scholars. Scholars will have at least two assignments per week in each class. Please support us in checking your scholar's grades in Skyward Family Access and eCampus ensuring they are completing their assignments by the established deadlines.Technology Help Desk
DCCCD Helpful Links
DCCCD classes will began on September 8, 2020. Professors will update grades in eCampus. Please partner with us in reviewing your scholar's grades on a weekly basis. Collegiate Academy does not have access to grades for college classes. At the end of the semester, professors will post final grades in eConnect. Here are some helpful links on eConnect and eCampus. Please click the links below for specific topics.
eConnect Training:
- eConnect Overview and How to Log in?
- Retrieve DCCCD ID Number
- Set Up Your eConnect Account
- Forgot/Reset eConnect Password – This will also be your eCampus password
For additional topics, visit eConnect Training Videos
eCampus “Blackboard” Training:
- How to Log in to Campus?
- How to Submit an Assignment?
- How to Use Blackboard Discussions?
- Respondus LockDown Browser – Instructors may require you to complete tests in LockDown Browser
- Blackboard Collaborate Overview – Interactive tool that allows students and instructor to engage in collaboration through videos and chat options
- Blackboard Collaborate Handout
For additional topics, visit eCampus Training Videos (Scroll to the second half of the webpage)
To-Go Meals
Spotlight
Our staff actively engaging scholars in virtual learning for the first week of classes!
Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy
Email: dhscollegiate@duncanvilleisd.org
Website: duncanvilleisd.org/dhscollegiate
Location: 900 West Camp Wisdom Road, Duncanville, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 708-3885
Facebook: facebook.com/dhscollegiate
Twitter: @dhscollegiate