Panther Press Volume 24
Excellence,Everywhere,Everyday
Greetings Panther Family!
I hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe. We thank you for your patience and support as we navigate through this time of uncertainty. I feel we are starting to gain some headwind as we push forward into week 3.
Our goal is to continue to meet the needs of our students both academically and emotionally. Our teachers have been busy aligning curriculum and creating remote learning lessons for our third week. We look forward to learning with all of you this week.
Thank you for your continued support and your positive mindset. Stay safe and healthy, Panthers!
#WeAreDville
Attention DHS Seniors
At this time, we anticipate that Duncanville High School graduation ceremony will occur. We continue to monitor updates in public health guidance with respect for how those guidelines may impact our high school graduation ceremony. The date currently set for our graduation ceremony is still reserved at UTA.
In case the district is still closed during that date, we are working to secure an additional date this summer to accommodate our graduation.
We will keep you informed as decisions are made impacting our ability to have mass gatherings.
Prom Refund Update
TAJE 2020 Best of the Best Photography
This week TAJE announced the spring Best in Texas winners. This year was the largest competition ever, with 1,329 entries across Print News, Online News and Broadcast competitions. Duncanville High School senior Pablo Gamon received a superior rating, the highest rating for Portrait photo and Senior Emily Cruz received a superior rating for Photography portfolio and two superiors for sports action photography. Cruz also received the highest honor, Best of the Best for her photo of Senior Robert Banks celebrating a win after last year’s 2019 UIL 6A boys' basketball state championship game against Klein Forest.
The Best of the Best is the lone photo chosen amongst the superior ratings from all photography categories. This is the first time in the prestigious programs history that a photographer has received Best in Texas, Best of the Best and placed 3 superior ratings.
Advance Academic Updates
Dual Credit - DCCCD started back on March 30, 2020. All courses will be administered online. All students who are in dual credit courses will be contacted to ensure they have the technology needed to continue their work.
Advanced Placement - The examinations will all be taken at home in the form of free-response essays or short-answer questions. The College Board is providing free video review lessons for students. Our teachers will also support students by providing online instruction.
College Examination Updates:
TSI - TSI has been postponed until the summer.
SAT - The March and May examinations have been canceled. The June 6 SAT is still scheduled.
ACT - The April examination has been canceled. The next scheduled exam is June 13, 2020.
DHS Library Still Open Online
Hi DHS Students!
We wanted to remind you that the library is still here to serve you virtually. We have a number of eBooks and audiobooks available through our Sora app so you can still check out books digitally! We also have a variety of online databases to help you with research, as well as individual codes to Open eBooks for authentic, safe online access to hundreds of popular books.
Miss chatting about books, anime, and more? We do too! Let’s meet virtually. Use the codes below to join our “clubs” via Google Classroom and check the stream often for updates. We are here to help with access to any of these resources. If you’re not able to find a book you’d like or if you need help finding resources for your research, please email us and we will be happy to help.
Anime Club Google Classroom code: pfqtri2.
Book Club Google Classroom code: kg44oi4
#WeAreDville
Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Garcia
DHS - Learning Online
Click here to directly access DHS learning online resource. For your convenience, individual grade levels have been provided below.
Remote Learning Tips
By now, you have already received work for various classes. It is really important, now more than ever to stay on top of your work. Here are a few tips to help you make your time meaningful and productive:
1. Try active study. This means asking yourself questions before, during, and after your studying. Questions such as, what do I already know about this topic, or while doing the work, what did I just read, can I paraphrase it, and then when you are done, what do I need to review before studying again.
2. Get a good night's sleep. It is really important to maintain a regular bedtime routine.
3. Study at the right time. This could be early morning or later in the day. You know yourself better than anyone, find the right time to do work.
4. Have a designated study area. This could be the kitchen table, or at a desk, if you have one. It is really important, though, to study away from the TV or other screens, such as your phone.
5. Eat properly. If you can, have snacks ready to go before you study.
6. Get chores out of the way. Many of your parents or guardians may have given you chores to do while you are at home. If this is the case, make sure they are done before studying.
7. Create a timetable. This is a fancy way of saying come up with a schedule. This means figure out how much time, and none is not an option, you need to spend on each subject. For instance, maybe you need to schedule more time for language arts, but not as much for social studies.
8. Set a timer. Your phone has one important use while you study, it has clock. If you know how, set a timer so you can keep track of your time spent on each subject.
Duncanville GO Center Virtual Hours
AP Exam Resources
Parents and Students,
If you are having difficulty with your password please visit the Learning at Home website.
https://sites.google.com/duncanvilleisd.org/Learning-at-home
Look for Student Help Desk -tickets can be entered here for support with technology or passwords.
Duncanville ISD family,
During this time when Duncanville ISD is closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we remain committed to taking care of children, in particular those who depend on meals served at school each day.
Beginning Monday, March 23, district nutrition services staff will distribute grab-and-go lunches to all school-age children.
The child does not need to be a student in the district. The child must be present to receive a meal and there is a limit of one meal per child. The lunches will be distributed through curbside pickup at the following schools.
Meal distribution will take place starting Monday, March 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
101 E Fairmeadows Dr.
Duncanville, TX 75116
Merrifield Elementary School
102 E. Vinyard Rd.
Duncanville, TX 75137
Hyman Elementary School
8441 Fox Creek Trail
Dallas, TX 75249
Kennemer Middle School
7101 W Wheatland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75249
If you have questions about this program, email Director of Nutrition Services Donna Woodard-Thomas at dwoodardthomas@duncanvilleisd.org. Thank you.
STAAR TEST CANCELLED
What you Need to Know About Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Stop the Spread of Germs
Course Selection Verification
Attention Students and Parents/Guardians:
DHS counselors are working to finalize course requests/registration for the 2020-2021 school year. Course Request are available for you to view in Skyward Family Access. If you would like to make corrections or changes to your requests, please complete the attached form and email it to your counselor (download the form, type directly on the form, save it, and then attach it to your email).
STUDENTS HAVE UNTIL APRIL 3 TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS!
Michael McDonald
Location: 900 West Camp Wisdom Road, Duncanville, TX 75116, USA
Phone: 972-708-3700