Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts right here in our own Dallas ISD is celebrating! Not only was Principal Tracie Fraley named Principal of the Year, but two students, Ida Saki and Austin Goodwin were named 2010 Presidential Scholars!
Kudos to all!!

TAKS Testing continues…

TAKS testing will continue this week for our students.

The schedule is as follows:  

• Tuesday, April 27:           Grades 3, 4, 6, 7 and 10--Math 
• Wednesday, April 28:     Grades 3, 4, 6, 7--Reading
• Thursday, April 29:         Grade 5, 8, 10--Science        
• Thursday, April 29:         Grade 9--Math
• Friday, April 30:              Grades 8, 10 Social Studies

Remember, it is very important for your child to get a good night’s rest and have a healthy breakfast before heading off to school on TAKS testing days.

Just a friendly reminder that some of our kiddos are taking the TAKS test this week. Remember to help them do their very best by keeping a positive attitude, helping them to get a good night sleep and eating a healthy breakfast in the morning.

These are the tests that will be administered this week:

Tuesday April 6 - 5th and 8th grade Math

Wednesday April 7 - 5th and 8th grade Reading

Friday April 9 - all make up tests for 5th and 8th grade

College Bound?

Are you going off to college next year? Are you a Junior in high school this year with your eye on that "special" college? Time is of the essence when preparing to apply to schools across the country. Here are some important things to consider. For more helpful information visit CollegeBoard.com.

Summer Before Senior Year

• Visit colleges that interest you.
• Call ahead for the campus tour schedule.
• Schedule an on-campus interview with an admissions representative.
• Finalize your list of colleges.
• Be sure your list "safety" schools, as well as good "match" and "reach" schools. 
• Request college applications and informational packets.
• Organize materials into separate files by college.
• Keep a college calendar of all admissions deadlines.
• If you plan on competing in Division I or Division II college sports and want to be eligible to be recruited by colleges, you must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• If you took AP® Exams in May, you will receive your AP score reports in July.

• Register early for fall SAT® tests.

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In today's classrooms everywhere, teachers are stressing memorization of multiplication math facts. Why is it then, that our children are still struggling ? There are a number of problems that hinder how our children memorize multiplication tables, here are just a few:

• Multiplication is often introduced when students haven't fully mastered simple  addition and subtraction facts.

If your child is struggling with math at any level, we can help them master their math struggles.

• Traditionally, students are taught multiplication, then move on to division, however, studies have shown that students who have learned multiplication and division together, have a better understanding of the mathematical concept.

Math is an integral part of every day life, students who struggle with math, may suffer from lower self esteem.
We can help your child build their math skills and boost their self esteem.

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