2020-2021 Plans
For Re-Opening
DENISON ISD
A Message from Denison ISD Superintendent Dr. Henry Scott...
As Denison ISD plans for the 2020-21 school year, we know that we must be prepared to deliver a high-quality education for our students in a number of ways, and we must ensure our students and staff are safe as school starts again in the fall. While the future related to the COVID-19 virus remains uncertain, planning for the fall is underway. In determining steps forward, there is a concentrated focus on several key priorities:
Health and Safety
We will continue to put the safety of students and staff at the forefront of our planning. We are committed to providing safe and clean learning environments where students can learn and grow together. When we return to the classroom this fall, all appropriate precautions and protocols will be in place. A District Safety Task Force will be assembled and charged with developing a plan to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Parent Choice
We understand that some parents are concerned about the possible state of the pandemic in fall and are interested in educational choices for their children, including learning from home; while other parents are hopeful that we will return to a more traditional classroom setting. In preparation for the start of a new school year, we are working on plans to provide traditional face-to-face learning options, as well as at-home learning options that will allow students to remain enrolled in Denison ISD with all the benefits and support available in a strong, competitive public school system.
Equity
We know that education is not a one-size-fits-all opportunity. We are committed to providing an equitable, differentiated learning experience designed to meet the needs of each student.
Communication
We await guidance from the Texas Education Agency about reopening school and anticipate more clarity from the agency in late June or early July. In the meantime, we will continue developing our plans and options so that we are prepared for whatever parameters are set by the State for returning to school. The District will keep you informed as future decisions are made regarding 2020-2021. To that end, the Denison ISD website will be updated as new information becomes available. Our hope is that we will all return to our campuses on August 13 to resume school as normal in a healthy and safe environment.
School Calendar
Denison ISD will proceed with the adopted school calendar for 2020-21, with school starting on Thursday, August 13th. Should a school closure become necessary, the District can revisit the calendar at that time.
Survey
We have developed a survey for parents/guardians to complete. Your participation is vitally important. The information we receive will help us organize for staffing and instructional planning for the 2020-21 school year. Our goal is 100% participation on the survey! Click the link below to complete the survey. The deadline for completing the survey is Thursday, July 16.
ENROLL NOW!
It's Great To Be A Yellow Jacket!
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is available online.
Please contact the appropriate campus for additional enrollment information.
2020-2021 School Year Enrollment
Kindergarten through 6th grade students may also enroll at the campus they will be attending
according to the following schedule:
July 13 to August 12
Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm
We have developed a survey for parents/guardians to complete. Your participation is vitally important. The information we receive will help us organize for staffing and instructional planning for the 2020-21 school year. Our goal is 100% participation on the survey! Click the link below to complete the survey. The deadline for completing the survey is Thursday, July 16.
Denison ISD Video Vault
View the Denison ISD 2020 End OF The Year video, the 2020 Scholars Among Us video, and more! Click the button to go watch!
P-EBT Application Link
Your household may be eligible to receive Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to buy food. P-EBT is for children 5-18 years old who received SNAP food benefits for the month of March 2020 and children up to 21 years old who are certified for free or reduced-price meals at school in Texas during the 2019-20 school year. Children that attend a school that offers free meals to all students (Community Eligibility Provision or Provision 2) are also eligible.
YELLOW JACKET SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
Through July 31, 2020, Denison ISD will continue to serve Grab & Go Meals at the following locations:
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Hyde Park Elementary - 1701 Hyde Park Street
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B. McDaniel Intermediate - 400 Lillis Lane
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Lamar Elementary - 1000 S. Fifth Avenue
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Terrell Elementary - 230 W. Martin Luther King
In addition, we will begin meal delivery to certain areas of town where there are clustered residential areas. We are asking the community for help in identifying areas where meal delivery would be beneficial. Additional sites include:
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Denison Housing Authority: 330 N 8th St (in parking lot by office)
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Denison Housing Authority Tower Lane: 1000 N Armstrong (by maintenance building)
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El Dorado mobile home estates: 5600 Texoma Parkway, Sherman
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Sharon Circle mobile home estates: by Sharon Circle
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Heritage Lakeview Apartments: 1816 N State Hwy 91
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Parkdale Villas Apartments: 4100 Parkdale Avenue
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Forest Park: Crawford Street
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Moan mobile home estates: Smith Drive
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Scott Middle School: by baseball field
Anyone 18 and under is welcome to participate in this free breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner program. All meals will be served simultaneously 10:00am – 12:30pm Monday through Friday which will allow families to pick up all meals at once, along with Saturday and Sunday meals going out with Friday meals.
NOTICE:
ATHLETE RETURN TO CAMPUS PLAN
Strength, Conditioning, & Skills Training 2020
Athletic Director: Chad Rogers
Asst. Athletic Director: Aaron Bach
Licensed Athletic Trainers:
Kara Garrett
Christian Cabello Bowers
Suggested Social Media to Follow:
Facebook - Yellow Jacket Football Information
Twitter - @DenisonFB, @CoachChadRogers
@lady_dhs, @JacketsSms
Denison ISD 2020 Credit Recovery Summer School
Location:
Pathways High School
318 W. Morgan, Denison, TX 75020
903-462-7150
Lance San Millan, Principal
On-Line Registration:
On-line registration opens June 1-30, 2020
On-Site Registration:
Pathways High School
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Session:
July 6-31, 2020 (20 days)
Monday - Friday
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Credit Recovery available for core courses only.
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Students may customize dates and times as needed.
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Students attend sessions at Pathways High School.
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Lessons delivered virtually if campus is closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Tuition:
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Due to COVID-19 interruption, tuition is waived for in-district students.
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Out-of-district students (if space available) is $110.00 per ½ credit.
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE HIVE!
DISD EVENTS
Title VI Open Meeting and Indian Parent Committee Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
The district will be holding a Title VI open meeting to seek input regarding the 2020-2021 grant program and application. The application will support Native American students by providing supplementary education services.
The meeting will be held via Zoom (virtual platform). You may the join the meeting using the internet at https://region10.zoom.us/j/93907935802?pwd=eGtEeFhIeEFOeUsxMlFndStHUFQ5QT09.
For more information, please contact David Kirkbride at 903.462.7030.
INFORMATION FOR YELLOW JACKET FAMILIES
