DHS Collegiate Academy Newsletter
December 11, 2020
Principal's Quote
"The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus."
- Bruce Lee
Upcoming Events
December 2020
21 - 25 - No School (ALL SCHOLARS) - Winter Break
28 - 31 - No School (ALL SCHOLARS) - Winter Break
January 2021
1 - No School (ALL SCHOLARS) - Winter Break
4 - No Classes (ALL SCHOLARS) - Teacher Work Day
4 - Learning Preference Change Form Opens
5-6 - No School (MVC ONLY) - Winter Break
7-8 - High School Classes Only (MVC) (US History)
11-15 - High School Classes Only (MVC) (US History)
18 - Learning Preference Change Form Closes
18 - No School (ALL SCHOLARS) - MLK Holiday
19 - MVC Classes Begin
29 - End of Marking Period 2
30 - Saturday School (By Invitation Only) 8am - 12pm - Virtual
Winter Break

$2,800 Scholarship Opportunity!

Greetings Scholars,
Would you like to earn $2,800 and engage in a rewarding learning experience? Please read the information below and complete the application by the deadline.
Thank you,
Ms. Thomas
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Please see the details and application link for the 2021 Summer Research Program sponsored by the STARS Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Our goal for the 2021 STARS Summer Research Program is to allow in-person research participation. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, be aware that participation may move to virtual, hybrid, or possible cancellation.
Summer Research Program for Students
The purpose of this program is to provide students the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty researchers on an investigative project in a laboratory setting. This program provides meaningful experiences in biomedical research to encourage students to consider careers in the sciences. Dates for the 2021 STARS Summer Research Program are still TBD and will be announced when they become available. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 1, 2021, be currently classified as a junior, and be enrolled in high school. A stipend of $2800 will be paid to each student. As part of the requirements of the program, each student will give an oral presentation of their experimental results and will present highlights of their experience to classmates at their home campus during their senior year.
We hope that you will consider submitting an on-line application to this highly beneficial program. Please fill out the application on-line using the link below. Completed applications and all documents must be postmarked by 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2021 to be considered. We will allow a three day grace period for letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be postmarked by 11:59 pm CST on Thursday, Feb 4, 2021. Letters postmarked after this date will not be considered.
On-Line Application, 2021 STARS Summer Research Program for Students (Available Dec.1 - Feb.1)
If you are not a current high school junior, information about our STARS Summer Science Camps for current 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders, along with information for our new Anatomy and Physiology camp for 11th and 12th graders will be emailed out in the near future.
Contact Information
STARS Program
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9137
ofc (214) 648-9505 | fax (214) 648-9508
Parent Information Meetings

Do you have a scholar heading to 9th grade? Are they interested in the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree when they graduate high school? Come check out Collegiate Academy during our parent information meetings! Find more info at duncanvilleisd.org/dhscollegiate!
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 Duncanville ISD Enrollment Webpage.
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

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