June 12, 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Summer at Bishop Dunne
Summer allows our children to spend time relaxing and enjoying more of the social aspects of life. Students have worked hard during the school year, and summer is a great time to have fun and spend time outside the classroom learning things naturally. Click here to read more.
PRAYERS
This morning, ten Bishop Dunne students and four faculty members departed to Nicaragua for the annual Catholic Diocese of Dallas Youth Mission Trip. Our group joined students and faculty from Bishop Lynch High School, Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Cistercian Preparatory School, and John Paul II High School. Please hold them in your thoughts and prayers over the next ten days.
SPOTLIGHT
2017 Summer Assignments
Learning never stops. We believe it is important to keep reading, exploring, and investigating over the summer. The Bishop Dunne faculty has developed summer assignments designed to bridge the summer gap and keep skills sharp. Click here to see the summer reading list, math skills to practice, and World Language practice.
This year we have a wide variety of athletic camps, a new summer fun camp, and of course our summer academy program for new students. Click here for more information.
SCHOOL NEWS
Class of 2017 Baccalaureate Mass
The day before their graduation, Bishop Dunne seniors were celebrated at the Bishop Dunne annual Baccalaureate Mass. The Mass was held in the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Father Rudy Garcia officiated, along with Father Russ Mower. You can read more here.
Class of 2017 Graduation
The Bishop Dunne class of 2017 celebrated their graduation on May 26 with their teachers, faculty, family, and friends in attendance. The ceremony was held in the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium on the Southern Methodist University campus. Even former graduates of Bishop Dunne were present to celebrate the extensive accomplishments of the graduating class. Click here to read more.
Class of 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Payton Matous and Rachel Gully, the respective valedictorian and salutatorian of this year's graduating class, are leading their peers into their new lives after their time at Bishop Dunne. Click here to read more.
Cedar Creek Clean-Up at the Zoo a Success
Cedar Creek Clean-Up at the Zoo a Success
On Saturday, May 20, Bishop Dunne staff and students showed up to the Endangered Species weekend at the Dallas Zoo to help clean up the creek that runs through the zoo. Click here to read the full story.
Bishop Dunne Students Excel in Music Competitions
Bishop Dunne Students Excel in Music Competition
Two student-musicians, seniors Miya Carter and Rachel Gully, recently participated in the TPSMEA State Solo and Ensemble competition and practically blew away the competition. Click here to read more.
Junior Has Article Published
Junior Philan Morgan recently wrote an engaging and observational article about South Dallas and the troubles that the area is working to overcome.
Philan's article was published by "Storytellers Without Borders," a collaborative program created by The Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Public Library. Click here to read more.
Life Science and Biology Classes Dissect Frogs
As one of their final projects of the school year, Mr. Tom Avery's students dissected frogs. Students in the seventh grade pre-AP life science class and the ninth grade biology classes all had an opportunity to participate. Click here to read more.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Senior Class of 2017 Announcements
Official photographs from the Bishop Dunne Class of 2017 Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation ceremony are now available for purchase online at www.glorianieto.com.
Middle School Sports Update
Click here for information on participation in middle school football, cheerleading, volleyball, and cross country.
A Message from the Director of Online Education
Classes for the summer session of the Online Education Program (OEP) begin June 12, 2017. The registration page is open and can be found at www.bdcs.org by selecting the "LEARN" tab from the main menu.
The OEP offers credit redemption classes for students who need to make up necessary credits for graduation and accelerated credit classes for students who would like to take a class over the summer, which will allow a little more freedom for their schedules in the upcoming school year. Credit recovery classes are offered in all subject areas and levels. Accelerated classes include Speech, Health, Government, Economics, Conflict in the Modern World, and The 1960s.
The fees for the OEP classes are as follows:
One Credit Redemption class (Bishop Dunne student) - $375.00
Multiple Credit Redemption classes (Bishop Dunne student/family) - $325.00
Credit Redemption class (non-Bishop Dunne student) - $400.00
Accelerated class (Bishop Dunne student ) - $325.00
Accelerated class (non-Bishop Dunne student) - $350.00
If there are any questions about the Online Education Program or about a specific class, please contact Hill Copeland at hcopeland@bdcs.org.
Important Information from the Business Office
As we approach the end of the school year, all 2016-2017 year balances must be paid in full. These accounts were due Monday, May 15, 2017.
Tuition Payment
If you plan to use the Texas Dow Employee Credit Union formerly (TCCCU) for payment of tuition and fees (excluding the registration fee), the first payment will be due on July 5, 2017, to get a 10 or 12 month loan and the lowest monthly payments. The TDECU has made their enrollment forms available online for your convenience. The TDECU forms are now past due to Ms. Brooks in the School Business Office. Please get them to us as soon as possible. This will allow the school and Credit Union sufficient time to process requests and mail the required payment information to you.
2017-2018 Tuition
If you plan to pay the upcoming year's tuition by cash, check or credit card, all tuition and fees are due June 15, 2017.
TDECU Loan Rates
Once again Bishop Dunne is happy to announce low credit union loan rates for our parents. Low rates are available if forms are completed by June 15, 2017. Eligible families can get a low interest rate of 4%. A 5.5% rate for families that do not qualify. After June 15, 2017, all loans will be at 6.5%.
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