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North Lake Family,

Thank you for a great first two weeks of school, and now the excitement for the start of the fall semester at Dallas College! All of our students are ready for the challenge of the coursework ahead and continue to soar high with their college experience.

All Freshmen will have their college classes either on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, starting at 12:30 pm. I would ask all families to please keep this in mind when planning any medical trips to try and try to schedule in the mornings if possible. This will allow your student to have the full college experience during their time at North Lake ECHS.

This coming week, I will be hosting a Coffee with the Principal on August 28, 2025, at 8:45 am in the Library. This will be a great opportunity to connect with our families and ask questions you may have for me and my staff.

I have also included a one-pager to assist with any questions regarding logging into Dallas College classes or platforms. I have made the college aware of the issues students are facing, and hopefully, these issues will be resolved quickly.

Have an amazing weekend and here’s to the start of a great Fall Semester for our students in their Dallas College classes!

Sincerely,

Adrian Hernandez

Principal

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernandez2648

Familias de North Lake,

Gracias por las dos primeras semanas de clases, ¡y ahora la emoción por el inicio del semestre de otoño en Dallas College! Todos nuestros estudiantes están listos para el reto de los cursos que les esperan y siguen disfrutando de su experiencia universitaria.

Todos los estudiantes de primer año tendrán sus clases universitarias los lunes/miércoles o martes/jueves, a partir de las 12:30 p. m. Les pido a todas las familias que tengan esto en cuenta al planificar sus visitas médicas y que, si es posible, intenten programarlas por la mañana. Esto permitirá que su estudiante disfrute de la experiencia universitaria completa durante su estancia en North Lake ECHS.

La próxima semana, seré el anfitrión de un café con el director el 28 de agosto de 2025, a las 8:45 am en la biblioteca. Será una gran oportunidad para conectar con nuestras familias y hacer preguntas para mí y mi personal.

También he incluido una hoja informativa para ayudar con cualquier pregunta sobre cómo iniciar sesión en las clases o plataformas de Dallas College. He informado a la universidad sobre los problemas que enfrentan los estudiantes y espero que se resuelvan pronto.

¡Que tengan un fin de semana increíble y brindemos por el comienzo de un excelente semestre de otoño para nuestros estudiantes en sus clases de Dallas College!

Atentamente,

Adrián Hernández

Director

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernández2648

Huge shout out to Senior Class Member Bryan! He completed a course over the summer in Leadership! Also passing out paletas on a hot Texas Summer Day!

August 25-29

August 25, 2025 - A Day

Start of Dallas College Classes

August 26, 2025 - B Day

August 27, 2025 - A Day

Uniform Day

Junior Huddle

ASP Senior Parent Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7Ye6YUPKRtOaod_A5E0tOA#/registration

August 28, 2025 - B Day

College/Career/ Military Readiness Day

Coffee with the Principal 8:45 am in the Library

August 29, 2025 - C Day

North Lake ECHS Spirit Day

University of Texas Campus Visit in the Library 11am

North Lake ECHS Social Media

Instagram:

@northlakeechs

X/Twitter: @NorthLake_ECHS

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/NLECHSDISD

Password resets will be handled by the student themselves (via calling tech support at (972) 925 - 5630) or by the classroom teacher they are with at the time. Instructions for resetting passwords can be found linked here which is also at the bottom of this Student password document.

Laptop repairs: Please familiarize yourself with the NEW process here students are asked to follow for laptop repairs, notifications, and pick-up. The blue wagon mentioned in the process is located in the front office in front of Mr. Matney’s workspace.

Please look over these videos to support you with TSIA ELAR and Math!

*IMPORTANT*

HEAT MITIGATING TACTICS

Due to the high temperature, drivers will do their best to limit the opening and closing of doors on the bus to keep them cool. We ask that students do not open windows on the bus while riding to and from school.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE REVIEW ROUTES, THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES!

Please review the routes below, a live link is also available. If you encounter any issues on the first day, please contact transportation first. 972-925-4287. Remember the first days of school, buses can run behind schedule due to increased traffic.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuunwjN-sbEmHSFSN-Q6HG7WeMZGaOoPL0jACIWJ7xU/edit?gid=1532365375#gid=1532365375

This link also provides information on tracking your bus.

We have created a family handbook that answers many of the questions you may have for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click on the link below to access the handbook.

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Visit our Counseling website for additional resources and Information!

Dual Credit Classes Begin Soon!
We are excited for our students to begin their dual credit courses, where they can earn both high school and college credit at the same time! Classes will start on Monday, August 25th! Students will use Brightspace to access their course materials and assignments. Please take a moment to work with your child to ensure they can log in successfully before classes begin.

Students should also be familiar with the date, time, and location of each of their classes. Staying organized from the start will set them up for success this semester. If you or your child have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their counselor for support.

Dr. Baker 10th/11th Grade

Dr. Parker Hart 9th/12th

Beginning on the first day of school (August 12, 2025), all students will be expected to adhere to the the North Lake Early College dress code and uniform policy.

Wednesday will be "Uniform Day" On Uniform Wednesdays, students are required to wear their ECHS uniform shirt, black slacks, khaki slacks or a skirt (no shorter than “finger-tip length” with arms in normal position, i.e., arms hanging naturally, as student is standing straight and upright).

Senior Only Uniform of grey slacks or Grey/Blue plaid skirt with the North Lake ECHS uniform shirt or Senior Shirt!

North Lake ECHS Uniform can be purchased at Levine's two locations or via their website https://levinesstores.com/collections/north-lake-early-college-high-school.

Students will be required to follow the North Lake Dress Code on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please see the image below which outlines the do's and don'ts.

All students will be required to have clear or mesh backpacks for the 25/26 school year, small personal non clear bags are allowed. Dallas ISD will provide all students with one free clear back from the school year. I would recommend the mesh bag as they are more durable for the year. If you require a backpack, you can pick up at open house or first day of school

Mesh/Clear Backpack examples - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+backpack&crid=21Z8OKVNB5ZZY&sprefix=Mesh+Bac%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-data-refreshed_1_8

Seniors Only, click on the photo for product info at Levine's

Please review the bell schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. If changes occur due to testing or special events, parents and students will be notified ASAP.

The building is open from 7:15am - 4:15pm. Classes are from 8:00 am - 3:20pm. Note that tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:45pm.

Hello North Lake Families!

What an incredible first week of school! Our seniors are READY to get the college process going! I have had so many students meet with me, and many are already working on their applications and college essays to get ready for the early action/early decision deadline on November 1st.

Last week two of our students (Emmanuel & Elizabeth) completed the first interview in the Posse Scholarship Process. Both students said they felt very good about how the interview went! Alyssa will have her first interview this Wednesday, and Dailin will have her first interview on September 3rd! Additionally, I am so excited to announce that Mario V. has been selected as a semifinalist for the Morehead Cain Scholarship at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! We have 4 students (Paris, Duni, Nicolette, & Elizabeth) who are working on their applications for the ASP X Davidson scholars program, so I will make sure to keep you up to date on their progress.

We have numerous events and opportunities coming up for our seniors!

College visits at North Lake