The Brief
- Thousands of Dallas ISD students at 20 campuses returned to class for an extended school calendar aimed at enhancing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- The new schedule adds 10 extra summer days and five theme-based Saturday school sessions for elementary students and sixth graders at 13 elementary schools and seven middle schools.
- The rest of the Dallas ISD district will return to the classroom in two weeks.
DALLAS – Summer is over for thousands of Dallas Independent School District students. On Tuesday morning, the district welcomed back students on 20 of its campuses.
Extended calendar kicks off at select campuses
What we know:
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved the additional days school year calendar earlier this year to provide students with the tools needed for academic success.
Under the updated calendar, 13 elementary schools and seven middle schools are opening their doors early. The schedule provides elementary school students and sixth graders with 10 additional days during the summer, alongside five Saturday school sessions spread throughout the academic year.…