ADSY schools start next week

For some schools, the school year will start a bit earlier this year, and teachers and other team members at these schools will be back from summer on July 20 to follow the board approved Additional Days School year calendar. 

Dallas ISD has made great strides in student achievement, and in its January meeting, the Board of Trustees gave the district another tool to make sure that students are getting all the support they need to succeed. Early Start ADSY adds extra learning days for 13 elementary schools and for sixth graders in seven middle schools before the start of the regular school year and on select Saturdays during the school year to support academic growth, build confidence, and ensure students are prepared for success. 

The additional days will also help students regain any skills they may have forgotten during the summer and get the support they need to be their best selves. 

The elementary schools are:

John Q Adams, Lee McShan Jr., John Neely Bryan, J.N. Ervin, José “Joe” May, Julian T. Saldivar, Harrell Budd, Birdie Alexander, Frank Guzick, and Ronald E. McNair elementary schools; H.S. Thompson STEAM Academy; and Marcus Leadership Academy will report to work on July 20. Lida Hooe is Saturday School only.

Sixth-grade teachers as well as CILT and elective teachers at T.W. Browne, Hector P. Garcia, Sam Tasby, Harold Wendell Lang Sr., and Boude Storey middle schools; Royce West Leadership Academy; and Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence will also start the school year on July 20. 

Staffing is structured to ensure strong instructional coverage at each level and allow campuses to start the year with collaboration, consistency, and a shared focus on meeting student needs early. Although participation is not contractual, teachers are strongly encouraged to attend. All support staff will be at the schools to ensure the school year starts as planned. 

For more information on ADSY, download the calendar found in the district’s calendars page.