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REFERRAL PROGRAM

Did you know Bishop Dunne has a referral program for new student? Learn about it here.

Contact Admission

Director of Admissions
Tori Lee '07
TLee @bdcs.org
214 339 6561 x4010

Admission Coordinator
Yolanda Hyder
yhyder@bdcs.org
214 339 6561 x4510

A Message to our families

Welcome to Bishop Dunne Catholic School! We are thrilled to have your family as part of the Falcon community and your student embarks on an exciting journey. We hope the information provided below makes your experience all the more rewarding.

This page is a primary resource to answer questions about enrollment, course selection and placement, summer schedules that involve reading, camps, and activities, and upcoming events for new families. Although there is much to explore, you can rest assured that we will fly alongside you each step of the way.

Thank you for choosing Bishop Dunne – know your student will have the opportunity to explore programs designed around the whole child. We emphasize the development of their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth as they prepare for college and heaven.

Important Information

Access to Online Enrollment

Enrollment Instructions

Click on the following link to visit your family's Enrollment Portal:
bdcs.schooladminonline.com/users/sign_in
Create a new account using the same username and password for your student’s online admissions checklist.
Once you login, you must "authenticate" to verify that you are the individual listed on the account. If the system is requesting an authentication code, you will need your family's "authentication code," which was emailed with online enrollment instructions.
Click on the blue "Continue Enrollment Process" button below your child's name.
Click on the blue "Complete Form" button for each item on the checklist.

Athletic Event Tickets

Bishop Dunne Branded Merchandise

Bus Information

This information is current as of May 2025. Service for the 2025 - 2026 school year is subject to change according to need.

Students need to be registered for bus transportation for the entire school year. Students entering at mid-term may register for bus transportation for the remainder of the year if there is space available. Please note that fees must be paid in advance. Since registration reserves a seat on the bus, there will be no discount for non-use. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Bus routes are reviewed annually and may be added or removed if needs change. Please contact the transportation manager, Billy Merchant, for route suggestions.

if there is sufficient need, or removed if there is no longer sufficient demand. Please note that bus stops will not be added unless there are enough riders. As well, bus stops may be eliminated if there are no riders for existing stops.

detailed bus information

Bus service registration

Cafeteria Information

SETUP/FUND YOUR STUDENT'S CAFETERIA ACCOUNT

Bishop Dunne is a cashless campus. We use PaySchools for cafeteria payment. Be sure to fund your student's account before school starts. You may setup a payment method to automatically replenish your child's account, or replenish manually. New families will receive a message with your child's ID number the week before school starts. This is needed to setup your PaySchools account.

setup payschool account

If you previously setup a PaySchools account, your login credentials should still work. If you have forgotten any of your login credentials, use the "Forgot Password" link to reset your information.

payschools account

Menu options and pricing will be updated by the start of school.

Calendar 2025-2026

Class-level Communications

Parents, a great way to hear class-level communications is to sign up for the Group Me account for your child's class. This platform provide communication between parents of students in the same grade as your student and is used to supplement weekly information found in the Falconer. You may use this platform to ask questions as well. Please remember to use it for positive information exchange, not as a platform for complaints. Signing up is 100% voluntary. If you have students in more than one grade, you'll need to subscribe to each class.

Class of 2026:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94652943/kLXPQF3k

Class of 2027:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94653003/oCoPzyzy

Class of 2028:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94653117/Y79VzTy3

Class of 2029:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94653175/Aiu2Fg5M

Class of 2030:
https://groupme.com/join_group/95099995/td0bLbPl

Class of 2031:

https://groupme.com/join_group/102341325/GFrLmU6l

Class of 2032

https://groupme.com/join_group/108499541/4b5MAxXa

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Health Clinic

Bishop Dunne has an RN on site in our Health Clinic, who may be reached at 469 291 1787, or through the switchboard.

Texas law requires students in Texas schools to be immunized against certain vaccine preventable diseases. Getting these required vaccines at the earliest possible time is encouraged to avoid the back-to-school immunization rush that occurs every year during the month of August. Please be aware that students without the required immunizations will not be allowed to attend school.

Below is a list of the required vaccines for students:

For students entering 6th grade:

3-5 doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/Td); 1 dose must have been received on or after the 4th birthday. However, 4 doses meet the requirement if the 4th dose was received on or after the 4th birthday. For students aged 7 years and older, 3 doses meet the requirement if 1 dose was received on or after the 4th birthday. Td is acceptable in place of Tdap if a medical contraindication to pertussis exists.
4 doses of polio
2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
2 doses of hepatitis A
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of varicella

For students entering 7th grade:

3-5 doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/Td); 1 dose of Tdap is required if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. Td is acceptable in place of Tdap if a medical contraindication to pertussis exists.
4 doses of polio
2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of varicella
1 dose of meningococcal

For students entering 8th grade:

3-5 doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/Td); 1 dose of Tdap is required when 10 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. Td is acceptable in place of Tdap if a medical contraindication to pertussis exists.
4 doses of polio
2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
2 doses of hepatitis A
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of varicella
1 dose of meningococcal

For students entering 9th - 12th grades:

3-5 doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/Td); 1 dose ofTdap is required when 10 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. Td is acceptable in place of Tdap if a medical contraindication to pertussis exists.
4 doses of polio
2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
2 doses of hepatitis A
3 doses of hepatitis B
2 doses of varicella
1 dose meningococcal

Students with specific health considerations may be required to have additional paperwork completed by a physician; for example, any medication, asthma, or allergies.

Laptops, E-books, Calculators and Supplies

All e-books and most text books will be supplied by Bishop Dunne, along with art and science supplies and school planners. Students will receive codes for e-books in each class during the first week of school. We recommend that all students bring notebooks, writing utensils, and other organizational materials starting on the first day of school.

CALCULATORS FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

Math and Science Departments require the following calculators to be used in classes. These were selected to simplify instruction and ensure that students have the best tools for STEM. These calculators will be used in all math and science classes. The high school requirement will be able to be used for all major national standardized exams including PSAT / SAT / ACT / AP. They can also be used in most undergraduate math and science courses at the collegiate level. 

Math 6 - Prealgebra: TI 30X IIS Solar

Algebra I and higher: TI 84 Plus CE

LAPTOPS

All students are required to have a laptop that is able to connect to the internet via wireless access. Please also ensure that your laptop has a working, built-in webcam and that you have reliable home internet. For more information and machine recommendations, read the linked Computer Recommendations below. For any questions please contact Brantley Erbe at berbe@bdcs.org.

Computer Recommendation

Parent/Guardian PlusPortals Access

Student Orientation

Student Schedules

Summer Assignments

Summer required reading lists by grade level can be found at the link below.

Summer 2025 reading assignments

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE!

Students are encouraged to read for fun and relaxation this summer! Read and log your minutes on Beanstack and participate in the “Splash into Stories” summer reading challenge. Check out the suggested lists for middle and for high school if you need ideas. Or visit your local library. Students can access Beanstack through their portal page on bdcs.org. Log into your portal, then log into Clever. Under Resources on Clever, you will see the Beanstack logo. Click on that and start logging your reading minutes!

Below are some suggestions for fun books to read over the summer. These books include award-winning contemporary titles, classic novels, and graphic format books. We have included fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as a variety of reading levels.

Books for summer should be fun and engaging—it can be a time to explore new ideas, or a time to read old favorites. In other words, after finishing the English summer reading assignment, students should be free to choose from the many options out there. But if you need some ideas, check the list below.

Please note: These books cover a range of topics, interest levels, and age levels. Not every book is for every person, so sample the text or read reviews first. Parents may enjoy reading along with their students. It is a great opportunity for discussion! And take advantage of e-books and e-audiobooks that are available FREE with a library card from your local library. Ask the librarian, Ms. Melanie Gibson, if you have questions mgibson@bdcs.org.

SUGGESTED HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READS: (DOWNLOAD THE LIST HERE)

Fiction:

Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson (mystery)

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (science fiction)

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (science fiction, adventure)

Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez (contemporary, sports)

Mexican White Boy by Matt de la Peña (sports, contemporary)

Gideon Green in Black and White by Katie Henry

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (science fiction)

African Town by Irene Latham and Charles Waters (historical fiction)

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce

Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander (fantasy, historical fiction)

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak (fantasy, historical fiction)

Ultraviolet by Aida Salazar

Louder Than Hunger by John Schu

Paper Towns by John Green (mystery, contemporary)

Graphic Novels and Graphic Format Nonfiction:

The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile

Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang

Call Me Iggy by Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado

Swim Team by Johnny Christmas

Brownstone by Samuel Teer and Mar Julia

Mexikid by Pedro Martin (memoir)

Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day by Dann Nott (nonfiction)

Victory. Stand! by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud Anyabwile (nonfiction)

Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam by Thien Pham (nonfiction)

Nonfiction:

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed by Dashka Slater

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us by Berna Anat

Where to Start: A Survival Guide to Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges by Mental Health America

Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II (adapted for young adults) by Adam Makos

Sunshine: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope by Jarrett Krosoczka (an autobiographical graphic novel)

Loch Ness Uncovered: Media Misinformation, and the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time by Rebecca Siegel

Stealing Little Moon: The Legacy of the American Indian Boarding Schools by Dan SaSuWeh Jones

Summer Camps

Tuition Payments and Financing

Finance Options:

Option 1 - Tuition and Fees paid in full to BDCS. Payment may be made to the Business Office by cash, check, money order, MasterCard or VISA.
Option 2 - Tuition and Fees financed through the Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (hereinafter TDECU) in 10 or 11 month payments. All TDECU paperwork is to be completed and forwarded to Bishop Dunne.
Option 3 - Partial Payment paid to BDCS, the remainder of the balance will be financed through TDECU.
Option 4 - Your Tuition Solution - a third-party alternative to finance your child's tuition upon credit approval. Click here to apply online.

If you selected finance option 1 or 3 above and wish to make your full or partial payment via credit or debit card, you may make your payment on the BDCS online payment portal.

Payment Deadlines:

All tuition and fees payment plans must be settled with the Business Office by June 15, 2025.

All loan applications and paperwork through TDECU must be completed and forwarded to BDCS by April 15, 2025.

Enrollment contracts submitted after June 15, 2025 must settle payment plans with the Business Office before student will be scheduled for classes.

Uniforms

The official uniform policy can be found in our School and Family Handbook. Please refer to our Quick Reference Guide for a new family's guide to daily dress requirements for all students.

Uniform Quick Reference

The Bishop Dunne Catholic School uniform can be found at Land's End and Levine's Red Bird Campus.

LANDS END
Uniforms may be purchased on our custom store on Land's End, found at this link .

The Shops at Park Lane (adjacent to Whole Foods-upper level)
8190 Park Lane
Dallas, Texas 75231
Phone: 214 480 3700

For online orders, our school is # 900079161. The link above should auto-populate uniform information.

Periodically, Land's End runs sales and specials. Sign up here to receive communication directly from Land's End.

LEVINES

Uniforms may be purchased in person at the Levines Red Bird Campus

2550 West Red Bird Ln

Ste #100

Dallas, TX 75237

GENTLY WORN UNIFORMS
Bishop Dunne campus also offers a limited supply of previously worn uniforms, donated by families, for both boys and girls available at no cost. These are available during the summer as supply allows.

Please contact Tara McHenry at tmchenry@bdcs.org to make an appointment to visit the gently worn uniform store.

Volunteering and Safe Environment Requirements

Parents are welcome and encouraged to get involved in various ways at Bishop Dunne albeit through time, talent, treasures, or testimonials. For example, volunteers are needed during athletic events, in the Advancement Office to assist with mailings, fundraising events, and educational programs, to help with office donations, to serve on committees, etc.

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, all parents are required to participate in the Safe Environment Program. Only parents who have received their annual Safe Environment clearance may actively volunteer throughout the year.

Please contact Paula Harrelson for more information.

For volunteers who have never completed the process

There are several steps required to begin the Safe Environment Program. Parents must:

Complete a Screening Form
Register for a personal interview
Attend a training class

Available Classes Online

For volunteers who have never completed the process

Please go to https://www.cathdal.org/Update_Training
Select a class, complete the quiz, and submit to Paula Harrelson.

Who to Contact

Contacts

Contacts

Department	Contact	Email
Collegiate Academy	Damian McDonald	dmcdonald@bdcs.org
Academics	Christine Voigt	cvoigt@bdcs.org
Athletics	Michael Alfers	malfers@bdcs.org
Business Office	Sandy Brooks	sbrooks@bdcs.org
Financial Aid	Sandy Brooks	sbrooks@bdcs.org
Health Clinic	Jill Bradford	nurse@bdcs.org
Summer Assignments and Reading	Christine Voigt	cvoigt@bdcs.org
Summer Programs (non athletic)	Michael Alfers	malfers@bdcs.org
Technology	Brantley Erbe	berbe@bdcs.org
Transportation	Billy Merchant	bmerchant@bdcs.org
Volunteering	Paula Harrelson	pharrelson@bdcs.org
Safe Environment	Paula Harrelson	safeenvironment@bdcs.org