The Blazer Beat
August 16, 2024
North Lake Family,
We are excited to welcome your student and your family to North Lake Early College High School for the 2025-2026 school year. We are excited to welcome our largest group of students, which also includes our largest Senior Class! North Lake has grown so much, and we are continuing to create a legacy of success! The journey starts on August 12th, and I wanted to share with you important information for the upcoming year.
I recently sent out the North Lake ECHS policy concerning cell phones in the classroom. New this year is HB 1481, Ban on Cell Phones in the Classroom. The expectations are outlined below, and as students are on a college campus, they will be permitted to use phones for their college courses.
All students starting in advisory will keep all cell phones, smart watches, personal computers/devices, and headphones in their bags. Students will be allowed to use two-factor authentication for Dallas College courses and work related to their Dallas College Courses. While students are in Dallas ISD led classes, all devices will be stored in their bags at the front or back of the room. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to me.
I look forward to working with you this year and will continue to provide an avenue for students to reach their full potential as high school and college students.
Sincerely,
Adrian Hernandez
Principal
North Lake Early College High School
Twitter @AdHernandez2648
Familias de North Lake,
Nos complace dar la bienvenida a su estudiante y a su familia a la Escuela Secundaria North Lake Early College para el año escolar 2025-2026. Nos enorgullece dar la bienvenida a nuestro grupo más grande de estudiantes, que también incluye a nuestra generación más grande de estudiantes de último año. North Lake ha crecido muchísimo y seguimos creando un legado de éxito. El camino comienza el 12 de agosto, y quería compartir con ustedes información importante para el próximo año.
Recientemente envié la política de North Lake ECHS sobre teléfonos celulares en el aula. La nueva ley de este año es la HB 1481, Prohibición de Teléfonos Celulares en el Aula. Las expectativas se detallan a continuación y, dado que los estudiantes se encuentran en un campus universitario, se les permitirá usar teléfonos para sus cursos universitarios.
Todos los estudiantes que comiencen en el programa de orientación deberán guardar todos sus teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, computadoras/dispositivos personales y auriculares en sus mochilas. Los estudiantes podrán usar la autenticación de dos factores para los cursos de Dallas College y para el trabajo relacionado con sus cursos. Mientras los estudiantes asistan a clases impartidas por el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas, todos los dispositivos se guardarán en sus mochilas, al frente o al fondo del aula. Si tienen alguna pregunta al respecto, no duden en contactarme.
Espero trabajar con ustedes este año y seguiré brindándoles un camino para que alcancen su máximo potencial en la preparatoria y la universidad.
Atentamente,
Adrián Hernández
Director
North Lake Early College High School
Twitter @AdHernández2648
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
Dr. Baker 9th/10th Grade
Dr. Parker Hart 11th/12th
John Johnson - Assistant Principal
Monique Gossett - Campus Coordinator
Kara Hoover - English I Cluster Lead Teacher
Kane Cortez - MAPS and Algebra I
Ana Martinez - Biology and AP Environmental Science
Hector Osegueda - AP Human Geography and AP African American Studies
Aaronia Ferguson - English II, Senior Sponsor and Cluster Lead Teacher
Bethany Crawford - Dual Credit German
Jeff Heiple - Geometry and Cluster Lead Teacher
Samah Al-Hamadi - Dual Credit Biology
Alexandra Locker - Algebra II
Swati Chakarvarty - Honors Chemistry
Aubry Born - Dual Credit English
Dr. John Davis II - Special Education
Dr. August Darbonne - Dual Credit US History and Mexican American Studies
Dhara Katbamna - Dual Credit Math and AP AB Calculus
Kelly Green - Dual Credit Government and AP Economics
Steven Nguyen - Dual Credit Health/PE and Cluster Lead Teacher
Michelle Smith - Dual Credit English
Danny Whitsell - Creative Writing and Dual Credit
Nurse Archie - School Nurse
Natasha Sublet - Office Manager
Sandra Fisher - Financial Clerk and Parent Liaison
Cledy Olivares - Campus Safety Monitor
Tierra King - Teacher's Assistant and TSIA2 Math Tutor
Tonya Caston - Data Clerk/Registrar
