DHS Collegiate Academy Newsletter
November 13, 2020
Principal's Quote
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
- Colin Powell
Upcoming Events
November 2020
14 - FAFSA Workshop, 10am - Virtual
19 - FAFSA Workshop, 6:30pm - Virtual
23 - 27 - No School (MAIN CAMPUS ONLY) - Thanksgiving Break
26 - 27 - No School (MVC CAMPUS) - Thanksgiving Break
Saturday School Cancelled
FAFSA Workshop
Mobile Hotspots
Duncanville ISD is distributing mobile internet hotspots for scholars who are in need of internet access. Please complete the form below and someone will contact you soon about distribution.
College Series
Scholars,
A variety of colleges and universities will be sharing information regarding admissions, degree plans, and scholarships. Please join using the meeting links. Thank you!
Texas A&M University
Monday, November 16th (B)
10:18 AM – 11:18 AM
Lehigh University
Monday, November 16th (B)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wesleyan University
Tuesday, November 17th (A)
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM
Pomona College
Tuesday, November 17th (A)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
University of Texas - Arlington
Tuesday, November 17th (A)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Emory University
Wednesday, November 18th (B)
10:18 AM – 11:18 AM
Colby College
Wednesday, November 18th (B)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
UT-Austin
Thursday, November 19th (A)
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM
UT-Austin
Thursday, November 19th (A)
10:18 AM – 11:18 AM
UT-Austin
Thursday, November 19th (A)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
University of Texas - Arlington
Friday, November 20th (B)
10:18 AM – 11:18 AM
Stephan F. Austin
Friday, November 20th (B)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
#CollegiateGoesToCollege
Learning Method Changes
All families will have the opportunity to change between in-person and virtual learning at the end of each nine-week grading period. The second nine-week grading period begins Monday, November 9, 2020. To make a learning preference change starting with the third nine-week grading period, parents can do so using the Learning Preference Change Form.
DCCCD Progress Monitoring
Week seven of instruction has concluded. Please check eCampus for all college grades. It is important that we partner together to ensure the success of your scholar. 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)
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
Spotlight
The University of Texas at Austin Youth Engagement Center Dallas stopped by to drop off goodies for our inaugural class scholars who have been accepted to The University of Texas at Austin! APPLY APPLY APPLY for more great giveaways!!!
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