Dear JL Long Families,

Our teachers are working all hours of the day and night, keeping up with the multiple learning platforms available to our students.  Keeping our students engaged and learning in a safe environment is our top priority.  

The second 9-week grading period begins on November 9th.  As we prepare for the next grading period, it is important that we hear from all of our families regarding their choice of learning model for their student(s) for the next 9 weeks.  Please complete the DISD Survey indicating your preference for virtual or on-campus instruction by the end of this week.  

I have listed below some very important information as to how we will proceed with classroom and virtual instruction, beginning today.  Please read our entire newsletter as it contains critical information regarding student attendance for the next 9-week grading period.  

As always we are Going the Extra Buccaneer Mile!

Chandra Hooper-Barnett

Principal/Head of School
J.L. Long Middle School

Dallas ISD
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme World School
972-502-4704

Long on pride!

www.dallasisd.org/Long

• ½ of all students are failing two or more classes
• Nearly ¼ are failing all core classes
• Parents, we need to step in and help get our students back on track.  
• Please make sure your students are attending classes daily  and turning in homework.
• Please resolve attendance issues.
• Our teachers are working all hours of the day and night, keeping up with the new platforms.

https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2020/10/21/second-nine-week-grading-period-is-critical-for-student-attendance-and-participation/Virtual Learners are required to attend all classes, every day, all day.

• All distance learning students should follow their course schedules to virtually attend classes throughout the regularly scheduled school day. 

• Students should remain connected to their teacher via Zoom for the entire period.
• Students not present in the Zoom will be marked absent.
• Students not able to attend during this time should contact the teacher to inform them of the emergency preventing them from participating.
• For students unable to engage regularly during regular school hours, a waiver will need to be completed for review by campus administration as to why the student must engage after regular school hours. Waiver

Second nine-week grading period is critical for student attendance and participation

FAQs about grading and report card distribution under the new nine-week grading calendar

Any parent or legal guardian that desires to change their child’s learning model for the second nine weeks that begins on Monday, November 9th, 2020, must call J.L. Long at 972.502.4700 or fill out this form the week of Monday, October 26th to Friday, October 30th. We will note the change in learning model and provide information to you the week of Monday, November 2nd. We are ensuring that we can maintain all safety measures with the addition of on-campus learners.

While Dallas ISD has made distance learning an option for families to start the school year, beginning Monday, November 9th, the distance learning option will only be recommended for students who have demonstrated success in completing assignments, maintaining passing grades, and engaging in virtual learning. Due to unacceptable grades and/or poor remote attendance, the campus may reach out to recommend that your child return to campus and resume on-campus learning.

• Campus staff will be contacting parents and guardians by phone or by home visits if they are unable to make phone contact.
• In the coming weeks, campuses will begin holding failure prevention meetings with families to address academic and attendance challenges, as well as to work together in creating a plan for student success.

If your child has been absent from school or has not engaged virtually to complete daily assignments, a note signed by the parent, which describes the reason for the absence, must be submitted to the campus. This can assist in avoiding truancy consequences, while we continue to support your child’s learning on campus. Please take some time to review your student’s first grading period report card in PowerSchool. If you have not yet created a PowerSchool account, it’s never too late!

Changing learning models for the second nine-week grading period

Statement on Dallas ISD’s decision to continue offering in-person and virtual learning in the current COVID-19 environment

Click on each event below to see more details!  View our full calendar HERE.

The Woodrow PTA is happy to announce that they have had some great ideas brought forward for a safe and fun Homecoming for our students, and we will be proceeding with plans for some modified events to help provide all our kids, supporters and Woodrow Nation with some needed school spirit, tradition, and lots of fun!

Highlights of Homecoming Week will include:

Show Your Woodrow Spirit Night (October 29) - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Homecoming Football Game vs. Samuell (October 30) - 7:30 pm

Check out the new Woodrow PTA Website for details on how you can support our Feeder Pattern!

JL Long Middle School PTA

6116 Reiger Avenue

Dallas TX 75214