The Blazer Beat

North Lake Family,

The temperature is still hot, but our North Lake Blazers are hotter! It’s been a great week of learning on our campus, and I have loved seeing our students work through problems and really experience being a dual credit student. Our students have completed their first week of college classes and are planning their next moves to be successful for the rest of the semester!

This coming week is a theme week: Start with Hello! Our theme week is brought to you by our Save Promise Club, which is run by our amazing Student Council! This week is meant to get to know everyone on campus and make new friends! Please see the flyer below the dates section for themes for next week. We look forward to seeing how you participate in the event for the week!

As a reminder, all students should have received their ID badges and should wear them at all times while on campus for proper identification and student safety. Please remind your student to keep them in their backpacks for safekeeping. If a student loses a badge, a replacement fee will be $10.

Have an amazing weekend and stay cool during this hot Texas summer! Use this time to relax and spend time with your loved ones. See you next week for Start With Hello Week!

Sincerely,

Adrian Hernandez

Principal

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernandez2648

Familias de North Lake,

¡El clima sigue caluroso, pero nuestros North Lake Blazers están aún más encendidos! Ha sido una semana de gran aprendizaje en nuestro plantel, y me ha encantado ver a nuestros estudiantes resolver problemas y vivir realmente la experiencia de cursar materias de doble crédito. ¡Nuestros alumnos han completado su primera semana de clases universitarias y ya planean sus próximos pasos para tener éxito durante el resto del semestre!

La próxima semana tendremos una semana temática: "Start with Hello" (¡Empieza con un hola!). Esta iniciativa es organizada por nuestro club *Save Promise*, dirigido por nuestro fantástico Consejo Estudiantil. ¡El objetivo de esta semana es conocer a todos en el plantel y hacer nuevos amigos! Por favor, consulten el folleto que aparece debajo de la sección de fechas para ver los temas de cada día. ¡Esperamos ver cómo participan en las actividades de la semana!

Les recordamos que todos los estudiantes ya deberían haber recibido sus tarjetas de identificación; deben llevarlas puestas en todo momento mientras estén en el plantel para garantizar una identificación adecuada y la seguridad estudiantil. Por favor, recuerden a sus hijos que las guarden en sus mochilas para protegerlas. En caso de pérdida, la tarifa de reposición de la tarjeta es de $10.

¡Que tengan un fin de semana maravilloso y se mantengan frescos durante este caluroso verano de Texas! Aprovechen este tiempo para relajarse y compartir con sus seres queridos. ¡Nos vemos la próxima semana para la semana "Start With Hello"!

Atentamente,

Adrián Hernández

Director

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernández2648

Week of August 31st

Value of the Week - Authenticity

What will you do to show this value during the week?

Start With Hello Week - Sponsored by StuCo!

Monday, August 31, 2026 - A Day

Powerschool Parent Meeting - Learn how to set up Powerschool alerts on your phone!

L237 C 9 am, please check in the main office

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - B Day

Clubs during 8th Period!

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - A Day - Uniform Day

Wear Green or Orange!

Can also wear your uniform!

Thursday, September 3, 2026 - B Day

Twin Day! Match with someone!

Josten’s on Campus for Senior Orders

Friday, September 3, 2026 C Day

College Color Day! Wear the color of your college

Block Lunch Tutoring - Visit your teachers for the first 30 minutes of block for tutoring or club work

Tutoring Starts September 8th!

North Lake ECHS Social Media

Instagram:

@northlakeechs

X/Twitter: @NorthLake_ECHS

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/NLECHSDISD

Students hard at work in Geometry and Mexican American Studies!

Pre Order your copy of The Stampede, The Official North Lake ECHS Year Book! Click the photo for more info!

Check out the supports you can type into Google Gemini from your Dallas ISD Device! It will help you study for the test

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.

Beginning on the first day of school (August 11, 2026), 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. This also included no sleep ware such as pajamas or pajama pants. Failure to follow this will result in a student code of conduct referral.

All students will be required to have clear or mesh backpacks for the 26/27 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

Remember Blazers, no strapless tops! Please bring a sweater if you wear this item.

Please review the bell schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. If changes occur due to testing or special events, parents and students will be notified ASAP.

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

Visit our Counseling website for additional resources and Information!

• Parent Counseling Needs Assessment - Please complete today!

Family Pick-Up: Stay on Track Together!

This week, families are encouraged to review the North Lake ECHS 4-Year Course Pathway with their scholar(s). This pathway outlines the high school and college courses scholars are expected to complete each year.

North Lake ECHS Four Year Plan (Family Copy).docx

As you review the pathway together:

• Write the final grade earned beside each completed course.

• Write the grade your scholar would like to earn beside each current course.

• Revisit these goals throughout the semester to track progress and determine whether your scholar is on pace to earn their target grades.

• Identify any courses or areas where additional support may be needed.

• Challenge your scholar to teach you one concept they are currently learning!

Setting a target grade helps scholars begin with the end in mind, take ownership of their progress, and make adjustments before the semester ends.

The Early College High School experience is a unique and challenging journey. Although scholars are becoming more independent, they are still high school students who need encouragement, guidance, patience, and support. Remind your scholar that their family and the North Lake ECHS team are here to support them every step of the way!

College Colors Day — September 4

Show us your college spirit! On September 4, students and staff are encouraged to wear the colors, shirt, or gear of their favorite college or university for College Colors Day.

College Colors Day is a fun way for our campus to celebrate higher education and keep students thinking about the many possibilities available after high school. Whether it is a university they hope to attend, a family member's alma mater, or Dallas College, we want to see North Lake filled with college pride!

Ms. Price
9th-Grade Counselor
diprice@dallasisd.org

Dr. Hart
10th–12th Grade Counselor
kyparker@dallasisd.org

College Corner

Welcome back to College Corner! Class of 2027: Make sure you are checking SCOIR and Google Classroom to get the latest updates on your college application process.

Focal Points:

All seniors should have worked on developing their college list with Ms. Kinnard (w/ at least 5 schools on it) by the end of August. To give the best recommendations and help with financing she needs parents' 2025 tax information (digital or physical copies).

1. Make sure seniors have activated their accounts on SCOIR (still 5 seniors remaining). Everyone should have access to do so from their DISD email who hasn't already. If you have problems getting into SCOIR and have already activated your account try studentIDnumber@stumail.dallasisd.org . When you do this, consent to the FERPA release and waive your right to view your letters of recommendation. This is one of the main portals where they will work with the college advisor, Ms. Kinnard.

2. Create and link Common App accounts to SCOIR.

3. Start making FSA IDs (accounts) for parents and students to login to the FAFSA when it opens October 1st. You will need to know your Social Security Number for this part of the process. Timing is crucial and the sooner we get this in, the better each students' odds of financial aid. (The FAFSA is also a graduation requirement, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Kinnard with any questions you may have: skinnard@aspdallas.org)

4. Visit Ms. Kinnard's office hours and start discussing financing and college list building (open to students and parents as needed, if a parent is coming please email Ms. Kinnard to let her know): here

5. Check out the Overview of Senior Year on the North Lake ECHS website: this has many resources, including testing dates.

ASP Events (In person) | Updates:

• August 30th, 3:00-4:30pm, 6 Colleges Info Session at Hillcrest- Six prestigious colleges will be coming to Hillcrest High to discuss the admissions process with students grades 9 through 12 from across Dallas ISD. This event is a great opportunity to gain insight into how admissions officers think and what can make applicants competitive in the college application process. No matter where you or your student(s) are thinking of applying, attending this information panel is a great first step towards building solid foundations on the college journey.

Registration link: https://www.sixcolleges.org/rsvp/rsvp-2026-aug30-dallas.html

SAT Prep| Updates-

• SAT Prep will run starting Tuesday Sept. 8th, from 3:30-4:30 pm in Ms. Green's room (L234)

• Google Classroom for Standard SAT Prep: LKPQIHQK

• Google Classroom for Hard Math Prep: T22FQAD

• Sat, September 12th, 10 am- 3 pm, College Kick Off at WH Adamson HS- This is an opportunity to attend an application workshop and get a headstart on college networking. Representatives from colleges across the country will be available to talk to students at the Meet & Greet Lunch and share strategies for success. Attendance is highly recommended for all high school seniors.

• Fri, September 18th, 11 am- 12pm, Bentley University NLECHS Visit- A representative from Bentley University will be coming to North Lake to talk to students about the opportunities there, the admissions process, and answer any questions students may have. Bentley University has an excellent reputation for financial aid and the Princeton Review ranks Bentley #1 in the nation for its career services, speaking to the excellent support students receive on-campus. More details to come in the coming weeks.

• Mon, September 21st, 8-9 am, Augustana College NLECHS Visit- A representative from Augustana College will be coming to North Lake to talk with students about Augustana, the opportunities there, and the admissions process. Augustana has an excellent reputation for their financial aid and has had 14 graduates from North Lake since 2024. Augustana has an excellent pre-nursing track and is know for the Augie Choice grant that gives admitted students $2,000 towards study abroad or pursuing an internship (supporting experiential learning). More details to come in the coming weeks

Remind Codes

Class of 2027 (Seniors)

text @nlclass-27 to the number 81010

Class of 2028 (Juniors)

text @nlech28 to the number 81010

Class of 2029 (Sophomores)

text @nlechs2029 to the number 81010

Class of 2030 (Freshmen)

text @nlechs2030 to the number 81010