UBCL Fair
You are invited to the UBCL Fair to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at
the Union Bower Center for Learning to find out more about the new and
different program beginning at the center in the 2008-2009 school year.
Career Houses are planned for the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades to enter
the job market at a higher level and more pay.
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High School
Seniors - Be an AVID Tutor!
 Want
to be a successful college student and earn money at the same time?
Provided here is information about
job
opportunity as an AVID tutor for the 2008-2009 school year open to
graduating seniors ... This is a great opportunity to help our local
Irving ISD students attending college in the metroplex to earn
additional monies while attending college ... |
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Breakfast with the Stars
Hard work and dedication is rewarded for Irving ISD
students who are receiving scholarships through the Irving Schools
Foundation. A record number of scholarships are awarded this year
during the annual Breakfast with the Stars at the Four Seasons Hotel and
Resort.
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Special Ticket
Prices
 (May
10) The
Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra welcomes Irving ISD staff, faculty and
students to purchase tickets for
$5.00 (family tickets can also be
purchased at this price) ... This week come hear Daniel del Pino
(pianist) who has already performed in all five continents. His
performances have been heard in the most prestigious venues all over
Europe, in Morocco, Jordan, Israel, Gabon, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil,
Australia, and in the U.S. |
MacArthur Choir Spring
 The
MacArthur choir will be presenting their Spring Show entitled "MHX Where
Performance Meets Technology" on Thursday May 8, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the
MacArthur Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and kids/students
are free. |
Virtual Course - Online Health
 The
online Health course is being offered again this Summer. This course offers
students a flexible learning opportunity through a challenging, relevant
online format that will lead them toward completion of their graduation
plans. This will provide those students with greater
flexibility in scheduling classes/electives by getting this required
half-credit completed. Also 1/2 of the summer tution
will be reimbursed if the student makes a passing grade in this
course. |
2008-2009 School Calendar Approved
 The
Irving ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2008-2009 school calendar at
the March 21st board meeting. The calendar includes 177 days of
instruction for students and 185 work days for
teachers ... |
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Independent Study Mentorship Showcase
The Academy of Irving ISD played host to research
projects presented by high school students who have spent time this year
with a mentor for a course called Independent Study Mentorship.
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Summer
School and Summer Camps
 Information is available on the web about summer
school, summer, camps, athletic camps, and more for students in
the Irving ISD district...
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Union Bower Center Redesign
 The
Union Bower Center for Learning (UBCL) will be redesigned for the
2008-2009 school year as an alternative high school in Irving ISD that
fully meets the needs of non-traditional students by providing quality
core instruction, established career pathways, flexibility for class
schedules and extended hours and days... |
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ISF Scholarship Winners Recognized
Dozens of scholarships are awarded to high school seniors
by the Irving Schools Foundation. This year foundation members
personally visit each school to congratulate the winners.
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Graduation Ceremony Schedule Posted
 The
Irving Independent School District is proud to announce the times and
dates for the Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 2008: Friday,
June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2008. These will be held again this
year at the Potter's House Events Center... |
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Athletes of the Month for
April
The Irving ISD athletes of the month for March are
Katherine Beach (IHS Track) and
Chad Bruce (NHS Tennis) ...
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 Football
Season Ticket Information
(August 11, 12 & 13) There are three option days
for season holders to purchase their seats from last year.
New season ticket holders may purchase tickets the day after
their school’s Option Day. Tickets will be on sale at ... |
StudentConnection Pilot
 (Pilot for: MacArthur,
Lamar, Gilbert, and Townsell)
This year
we are piloting the StudentConnection for the 4 campuses above
where students can login to the Irving ISD GradeSpeed system and be able to view their
grades, attendance, etc. Upon successful completion of
this pilot, Irving ISD hopes to be able to open this service to more
schools. |
 Summer
Athletic Camps
Irving ISD is offering a variety
of summer sports camps for students from grades 4 through 9 (Baseball,
Softball, Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis.) Registration forms
and complete camp information brochures are available online. |
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First Ever IISD Graduate Job Fair
 Irving
ISD Partnerships in Education wants to invite you to the first ever
Graduate Job Fair to be held on May 15th at the South MacArthur Church
of Christ. Over 25 companies are registered to be there for to
meet with Seniors (see list). Sponsors
include: Irving ISD, Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce,
Irving Public Library, Irving Cares and Urban League of Greater Dallas.
For more information contact: Thelma R. Cantu at
tcantu@irvingisd.net or
972.215.5017. |
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Audio Health Library
 Student/Parent
Awareness Line
When you need information on alcohol, drugs, tobacco, stress, anger,
depression, health, parenting or nutrition ... call one of our Audio
Health Library numbers and press the three digit message number when you
are asked. The Awareness Line can provide you with many helpful
suggestions and let you know more about identifying and finding a
solution for a problem... |
DigiGirlz
High Tech Camp
 Microsoft will be hosting the DigiGirlz High Tech Camp in Las Colinas
(Irving) on August 12-14, 2008 Our mission is to introduce 9th-12th grade
girls to the many career fields offered within the High Tech industry.
This is an exciting two-day experience and
it’s completely FREE of charge. You must submit a letter of
recommendation from your teacher or counselor, or from a leader in your
extracurricular or community organization in order to participate. Space
is limited so apply early! |
High School Course Descriptions
 The 2008-2009 course description guide is provided for
the convenience of parents and students in selecting courses for high
school. Course listings follow the same order as the subject areas on
the graduation programs chart. Electives are listed within each subject
area. The grade level indicated represents the normal progression of
courses. Students may enroll for a course at a different grade level
provided the prerequisite has been met. Some courses may be available
only at selected campuses... |
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Report Card and Academic Eligibility
Calendar
• Communicates when progress reports and report cards
are sent home...
• Communicates dates when a student can lose/regain
UIL Eligibility...
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