Pinkston PREP
May 27
Message from Mr. Perla
Team,
WE DID IT! PPCA is STILL the NUMBER ONE Collegiate Academy in Dallas ISD.
I am so proud of you (teachers and students)! This victory was won in your classrooms. Thank you all for your commitment and dedication to our vision and goals. Here are the results and our rankings among the district's 18 collegiate academies.
Algebra I
Approaches - 100% (1st)
Meets - 100% (1st)
Masters - 81% (1st)
Biology
Approaches - 100% (1st)
Meets - 90% (2nd)
Masters - 37% (1st)
English I
Approaches - 94% (1st)
Meets - 85% (1st)
Masters - 15% (2nd)
English II
Approaches - 94% (1st)
Meets - 70% (6th)
Masters - 6% (2nd)
US History
Approaches - 100% (1st)
Meets - 89% (1st)
Masters - 59% (1st)
It is a great honor to serve as your leader. Thank you for continuing our tradition of excellence! Our legacy continues!
Together We Succeed!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Ms. Burley for earning her Masters Degree is Education from the University of Missouri. Master Educator and Master Student! Way to go!
Congratulations to Mr. Baker for earning his Masters Degree from SMU! We are so proud of you!
Ron Clark Academy
I'm Livin' My Best Life
Those of you participating in our summer acceleration program, please see details below:
DATES AND TIMES:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Semester 1: June 3 - 11
ACP Semester 1: June 12 (1/2 Day)
Semester 2: June 13 - 24
ACP Semester 2: June 25 (1/2 Day)
If you do not attend, you will be jeopardizing graduating with your Associate's degree! The choice is yours!
1st Place at CAP Day!
Cohort 1 - Certificate Graduation
Cohort 1 Houston University Tours
Thank you!
Thank you for all you do for all of us! The work is hard and requires long hours and I couldn't ask for a more dedicated employee. Thanks for sticking by my side through the long hours and weekends. You are much appreciated!
San Antonio ISD Visits PPCA!
Thank you for your leadership!
Congratulations to Principal Simmons on his promotion! Mr. Simmons has been tapped as the next leader of the prestigious Skyline High School. PPCA wishes you well on your next adventure. Once a Viking, always a Viking!
Industry Partners
2018-2019 Workplace Learning Goals
- GOAL: 65% of 11th grade students will have at least one industry certification by July 2019 (Word, Power Point, Excel)
- STATUS: 32% of 11th grade students have a MOS Certification
- 55% of 11th grade students will have 15+ internship hours by August 2019 (Apprenticeship, Internship, CO-OP Opportunities)
- STATUS:
- 100% of all students will have taken part in at least 5 hours of off campus workplace learning by June 2019.
- STATUS:
- 60% of Cohort 2 will be mentored by an industry professional to provide emotional support, encouragement, and meaningful feedback on coursework by June 2019.
- STATUS:
- 40% of Cohort 3 will be mentored by an industry professional to provide emotional support, encouragement, and meaningful feedback on coursework by June 2019.
- STATUS:
- 100% of all Cohort 2 students will participate in a project-based learning assignment
- STATUS:
Staff Calendar
Monday - May 27 - Memorial Day
- NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday - May 28 - ACP Testing
- 3rd Period ACP - 9:05 AM
- Transcript Reviews - 9:30 AM (PERLA, DYER-SMITH, RIOS, LIRA)
- 4th Period ACP - 11:25 AM
- Early Dismissal - 1:45 PM (STUDENTS)
Wednesday - May 29 - ACP Testing
- Last Day of School for Students!
- 5th Period ACP - 9:05 AM
- Transcript Reviews - 9:30 AM (PERLA, DYER-SMITH, RIOS, LIRA)
- 6th Period ACP - 11:25 AM
- Early Dismissal - 1:45 PM (STUDENTS)
- LGP End of Year Celebration - 3:00 PM (STAFF)
- Last Day of School for Teachers!
- Transcript Reviews - 9:30 AM (PERLA, DYER-SMITH, RIOS, LIRA)
- PPCA End of Year Celebration - 11:30 AM (STAFF)
- End of Year Check Out
Friday - May 31 - Summer Bridge PD
- ECHS Training - 9:00 AM (Summer Bridge Staff)
Saturday - June 1 - Graduation Day!
- Class of 2019 Graduation - 9:00 AM
On The Horizon
June 13 - Dallas ISD Job Fair - 4:00 PM
June 17 - 2019 CCRSM Leadership Summit - 8:30 AM (PERLA)
June 18 - 2019 CCRSM Leadership Summit - 8:30 AM (PERLA)
June 19 - 2019 CCRSM Leadership Summit - 8:30 AM (PERLA)
June 19 - Campus Improvement Plan Due - 5:00 PM
June 24 - STAAR EOC English I Re-Test
June 25 - STAAR EOC Algebra I Re-Test
June 25 - STAAR 8th Grade Math Re-Test
June 26 - STAAR EOC English II Re-Test
June 26 - STAAR 8th Grade Reading Re-Test
June 27 - STAAR EOC Biology/US History Re-Test
July 18 - Dallas ISD Job Fair - 4:00 PM
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Bridge
We are looking to fill the following summer vacancies:
READING -Ms. Maya Hippensteel
WRITING - Ms. Samantha Hart
MATH - Ms. Edith Moreno
MAPS - Mr. Dorian Young
TECHNOLOGY - Mr. Joshua Dwelle
MICROSOFT LAB - Ms. Kendra Armstrong
ADMIN - Ms. Angela Burley
ADMIN - Mr. Eber Perla
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
May 31st - Common Instructional Framework (Required)
June 3 - ECHS Training w/ Tracey (Required)
June 4 - ECHS Training w/ Tracey (Required)
INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS:
Monday - Thursday
Week 1: June 5-6
Week 2: June 10-13
Week 3: June 17-20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PAY RATE:
PD Week: $20 hr
Instructional Delivery: $31 hr
Summer Acceleration
We are looking to fill the following summer vacancies:
GEOMETRY - Ms. An Nguyen (FILLED)
GEOMETRY - Mr. David Palomo (FILLED)
GEOMETRY - Mr. Luis Araiza (FILLED)
PHYSICS - Vacancy
COUNSELOR: Ms. Briget Dyer-Smith (FILLED)
COUNSELOR: Ms. Andrea Alexander (FILLED)
SECRETARY: Ms. Cynthia Rios (FILLED)
TEACHER ASSISTANT/MONITOR: Ms. Prissila Mendez (FILLED)
DATES AND TIMES:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Semester 1: June 3 - 11
ACP Semester 1: June 12 (1/2 Day)
Semester 2: June 13 - 24
ACP Semester 2: June 25 (1/2 Day)
PAY RATE:
Instructional Delivery: $31 hr
Summer Session I: College Courses
DATES AND TIMES:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
June 6 - July 3
Stay tuned for more information!
Pinkston Preparatory Collegiate Academy
Vision
Inspiring a Legacy of Influence
Values
P - Perseverance
R - Respect
I - Integrity
D - Determination
E - Empathy
Motto
"Together We Succeed"
Email: eperla@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/pinkstoncollegiate
Location: 2200 Dennison Street, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-502-2771
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pinkstonprep
Twitter: @PinkstonPREP