Dallas International School educates students of all backgrounds to contribute to a dynamic world with its internationally renowned curriculum, multiple language instruction, and exposure to diverse cultural views. We prepare our students to earn the French Baccalaureate Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, both of which assure admission into virtually any university in the world.

DIS has more than 525 students in preschool through grade 12, with the high school being located on the University of Texas at Dallas campus. DIS’ primary objective is to provide an excellent education based on a French-American educational structure. Starting at the age of three academic subjects are taught in French and English enabling children to achieve fluency in both languages. Spanish instruction is the third language taught at all grade levels and Chinese becomes a language choice at the 6^th grade level. At the 9^th grade level students choose between continuing their education taught in the French language, which leads ultimately to the French Baccalaureate Diploma, or starting the English high school section, where classes are taught in English, leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. At the 9^th grade level, DIS is able to accept outside students into the International Baccalaureate high school section.

Our teachers are native speakers of their respective language. DIS accepts students regardless of race, religion, gender or nationality. Students receive a unique experience and understanding of cultural differences through the intermingling of the 25 different nationalities represented by the student population at DIS.

T. Boone Pickens with Pam Quarterman, Oak Hill Academy Executive Director, and student Mackenzie Aduddel

Oak Hill Academy Celebrates a New Paradigm for Science

Plans Unveiled for the T. Boone Pickens Science Learning Center

The first science curriculum designed specifically for students with learning differences is being developed at Oak Hill Academy in collaboration with the University of Texas (UTD) Science Education Department. A natural correlation exists between the way students with learning differences gather information and the way science is best experienced: hands-on, experimental and sensorial.  This will form the basis of an innovative curriculum created exclusively for children who learn differently.

Plans for the T. Boone Pickens Science Learning Center include:

• Collaborate with UTD consultants and graduate students to create a Living Learning Lab, where innovative education strategies can be developed, tested and modeled.
• Integrate technology to enhance the curriculum.
• Renovate the school to accommodate classrooms, technology, lab equipment, as well curriculum specialist and graduate students.

Oak Hill Academy teachers have already begun training with Dr. Cynthia Ledbetter, Head of the Science/Mathematics Education Department at UTD.  She and her graduate students will be instrumental in creating the new curriculum.

For more information about Oak Hill Academy and the Assessment Center at Oak Hill Academy, visit the website at www.oakhillacademy.org.

“Putting Faith in Education”

Our Redeemer Lutheran School, located just across from NorthPark Mall, has a tradition of excellence, providing high quality education in a loving, Christ-based environment for nearly 50 years.  A low student-teacher ratio allows our experienced teachers to give the personal attention every child needs to achieve.  ORLS programs include PK 2 through 6th grade.

Our Redeemer is proud of its diverse student population, welcoming children of all races, nationalities, and denominations. Tuition at ORLS is competitively priced, due in part to the financial support of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

ORLS students traditionally score above grade level on nationally normed tests.
Curriculum standouts include the Accelerated Reader program, and “Move Ahead”
Saxon Math, which enable and encourage accelerated academic growth in our students.

In addition to the challenging yet age appropriate core subjects, our enrichment includes outstanding Spanish, computer, religion, art and music classes. Interscholastic athletics are offered in soccer, basketball and volleyball. The school has a full sized gymnasium, playground and large, green playing fields.  Students are also encouraged to participate in Academic Fairs and Scholar Bowl competitions. There is an upper and a lower school choir, band program and a bell choir open to older students.  As part of Our Redeemer’s commitment to the Fine Arts, musicals are mounted twice yearly, alternating sacred and secular themes.

As our mission statement says, “Our Redeemer Lutheran School ministers to children and families through Faith in Education.”