Believe, Achieve, Succeed!

December 6, 2020 Volume I

“The Best in the U.S.A”

I would like to thank all of the parents who spoke with their sons about Lyceum attendance! Each morning, my goal is to have all 162 of our 9th - 12th grade brothers in attendance by 8:35 am. Each day last week we had about 100 brothers in attendance. We had two days where we had over 110 in attendance. I am continuing to ask for your support because Lyceum takes place during Advisory. Advisory is an official class that is scheduled from 8:20 - 9:20. In addition to it being a required class, we have informative discussions led by staff and students. We also make important announcements about scholarship opportunities and opportunities for our brothers to gain exposure in the larger community. To be consistent with the classroom expectations, the brothers are asked to have their cameras on during Lyceum just as they are asked to have their cameras on during direct instruction.

We are continuing with our safety plan using the Pod Families. We are welcoming all families to choose their learning preference based on their individual needs and circumstances. If you have chosen in person learning and you would like to change to at home learning, you can change at anytime. If you have chosen at home learning, but you would like to change to in person learning, please call the school so that we can prepare for your return. Please give me a call if you have any questions.

We are committed to aligning our actions and expectations to our mission, vision and creed. This will hold us accountable to the difficult, but critical work that we have chosen as careers. I thank you all for the support and words of encouragement every day!

Let’s make it another great week at The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy!

I am adding a link to the district calendar so that you can see all upcoming holidays and testing dates. https://www.dallasisd.org/calendars

Thank you very much!

Rashad Jackson

972-749-2111

Rajackson@dallasisd.org

3030 Stag Road

Dallas, Texas 75241