Over 90% of Dallas ISD seniors graduate on track

Photo courtesy of Dallas ISD via Twitter.

Dallas ISD is celebrating is seniors, faculty and staff for their commitment to finish up the year. More than 90% of seniors at Dallas ISD high schools graduated on time.

In April, only 66% of the class of 2021 was set to graduate. By May 20, the rate increased to 76%.

DISD implemented a program called Finish Strong to help students get back on track. Seniors were encouraged to return to in-person classes beginning April 12, and many schools created events and activities to help students have a memorable end to their year. They could use the Reconnection Center or Evening Academy to catch up on lessons they might have missed as a result of virtual learning. In addition, many graduation committees were monitoring individual students, and district leaders were developing plans to support the seniors.

The district also created a program in February called “Operation Comeback: Student Re-Engagement” to reach families and try to understand why students weren’t attending school.

Watch the video below to see how the Bryan Adams seniors were welcomed back to campus.