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Middle School Students
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. |
Summer 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
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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 ... |
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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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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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
 (Attention: 8th graders going into 9th grade next year)
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! |
Java Makes Me Jump!
 Attention
middle school students! Java Makes Me Jump is a monthly IISD
middle school student event held at Barnes and Noble bookstore in the
Irving Mall each month from 6−7 p.m. Come out to hear about
books, play a game, win door prizes, get a free drink from Barnes and
Noble, and hang out with your friends. There is a theme each month − ask
your librarian or check the Java website!
www.irvingisd.net/java |
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Report Card and Academic Eligibility
Calendar Posted
• Communicates when progress reports and report cards
are sent home...
• Communicates dates when a student can lose/regain
UIL Eligibility...
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Learn Online
about Internet Safety
 A
great website for students and teachers. The i‑SAFE i‑LEARN Online
program is an "On Demand" system for Internet safety education. The
first lesson is "Personal Safety" and everyone who takes part in the program MUST complete the "Personal Safety" lesson first.
All lessons are built so you will receive credit for each after you
watch it in its entirety. After the "Personal Safety" lesson you may
learn the other lessons in any order you wish... |
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Need a Tutor?
The department of Parent/Student Services has posted a list of tutors that
are available for Irving students. Fees for tutoring are strictly
between the tutor and the person requesting the services.
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Irving ISD Recycling
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