Falcon Family Information
Summer
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Did you know Bishop Dunne has a referral program for new student? Learn about it here.
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 addresses some of your concerns and 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
- Athletic Event Tickets
- Bell Schedule
- Bishop Dunne Branded Merchandise
- Bus Information
- Cafeteria Information
- Calendar 2025-2026
- Class-level Communications
- Falconer – Bishop Dunne’s Digital Newsletter
- Health Clinic
- Laptops, E-books, Calculators and Supplies
- Parent/Guardian Portal Access
- Student Orientation
- Student Schedules
- Summer Assignments
- Summer Camps
- Tuition Payments and Financing
- Uniforms
- Volunteering and Safe Environment Requirements
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
Students access to hometown athletic events is included in tuition. You will be able to set up your student pass once you have a student ID number (August 2025 timeframe).
Parents, family and friends may purchase athletic event passes as well. Please review the 'how to' information on obtaining an athletic event pass.
Bell Schedule
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.
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.
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.
Menu options and pricing will be updated by the start of school.
Calendar 2025-2026
Class-level Communications
SIGN UP FOR GRADE 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/ue5EDZ99
Class of 2032 (Information forthcoming)
Falconer – Bishop Dunne’s Digital Newsletter
The Falconer, our weekly newsletter, will be retired at the end of the 2025 school year, and replaced with the Bishop Dunne app. It is available for both IOS and Android devices (go to your respective device store and search for Bishop Dunne). Content of the App is also stored on a webpage, found here.
Archived Falconers are found here.
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.
Parent/Guardian Portal Access
Login and password information is emailed prior to the start of school each year. If you need assistance, please contact Kathryn Perry.
Student Orientation
Student Schedules
Summer Assignments
Summer recommended reading lists and resources for math and language practice can be found at the link below. All students are required to read over the summer, and the World Language and Math assignments are recommended, but not required for our new students. Assignments are designed to help keep your skills sharp over the summer, so you are best prepared to start the new school year.
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
SUGGESTED MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER READS: (Download the list here)
Fiction:
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (the first book in the Percy Jackson series; fantasy, mythology)
Holes by Louis Sachar (adventure)
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (adventure)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (fantasy)
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (fantasy horror)
The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper (fantasy, mythology)
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan (historical fiction)
Patina by Jason Reynolds (part of the Track series; contemporary, sports)
The Beautiful Game by Yamile Saied Mendez (contemporary sports)
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (contemporary, sports)
The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti (historical fiction)
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card (science fiction)
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead (contemporary, science fiction)
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer (science fiction)
A Place to Belong by Cynthia Kadohata (historical fiction)
The Underneath by Kathi Appelt (fantasy, animals)
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (mystery)
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak (fantasy with historical fiction)
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Jennifer Chodlenko (realistic fiction)
The No-Brainer’s Guide to Decomposition by Adrianna Cuevas (fantasy horror)
Ultraviolet by Aida Salazar (realistic fiction)
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu (realistic fiction)
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin (historical fiction)
They Call Me Guero: A Border Kid’s Poems by David Bowles (realistic fiction)
Graphic Novels:
The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile
All Summer Long by Hope Larson
Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon, Cynthia Leitich Smith, and Molly
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Zeus, King of the Gods by George O’Connor (first in the series Olympians)
Four Eyes by Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Invisible: A Graphic Novel by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein
Swim Team by Johnny Christmas
Mexikid by Pedro Martin (memoir in graphic format)
Sunshine: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope by Jarrett Krosoczka (an autobiographical graphic novel)
Nonfiction:
Attacked! Pearl Harbor and the Day War Came to America by Marc Favreau
Kid-Ventors: 35 Real Kids and Their Amazing Inventions by Kailei Pew
Where Are the Aliens? The Search for Life Beyond Earth by Stacy McAnulty
Who Got Game? Basketball: Amazing But True Stories! by Derrick Barnes
Buzzkill: A Wild Wander Through the Weird and Threatened World of Bugs by Brenna Maloney
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat
Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers by Ibram X. Kendi
Wildlife Crossing: Giving Animals the Right of Way by Joan Marie Galat*
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, 2023.
All loan applications and paperwork through TDECU must be completed and forwarded to BDCS by April 15, 2023.
Enrollment contracts submitted after June 15, 2023 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.
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
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 Yolanda Hyder at YHyder@bdcs.org with any questions.
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 Mrs. Anna Lee Friesen 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
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 afrisen@bdcs.org
Grade-Level Information
- 6th Grade Falcons
- 7th Grade Falcons
- 8th Grade Falcons
- 9th Grade Falcons
- 10th - 12th Grade Falcons
- Transfer Students
6th Grade Falcons
Course Offerings: The following courses are pre-set for all sixth-grade students. The sixth-grade schedule differs from all other grades in that Math and English are double blocked, meaning they are taken each day of the week.
- Reading/Writing
- Math 6
- Science 6
- Social Studies 6
- Religion 6
- P.E. 6
- Music 6
7th Grade Falcons
8th Grade Falcons
The 8th grade schedule consists of the following core classes:
- English 8
- Literature 8
- Pre-Algebra 8
- Physical Science 8
- U.S. History & Geography
- Religion 8
- Foreign Language (Choice of Spanish or Russian)
- Elective (Choice of full year of Band, full year of Strings, or semester of PE and choice of semester of Athletic Conditioning, Intro to Art, Beginning Acting, Multimedia, or Choir)
9th Grade Falcons
The 9th grade schedule consists of the following classes:
- English I
- Theology I
- Freshman Seminar
- Math (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II)
- Science (Biology)
- Social Studies (World Geography or Human Geography AP)
- World Language (Choice of Spanish or Russian)
- Elective (Choices in Physical Education, Fine Arts, Technology, or Humanities)
10th - 12th Grade Falcons
High School Course Planning
Students in tenth through twelfth grades will meet with their guidance counselor to select courses that align to their college aspirations. This includes dual credit courses.
Students who would like to be considered for honors or AP placement should complete the Placement Test Registration Form below. All incoming students may register to test for honors placement in math and Spanish. Placement for English, history, and science will be based on a student's academic record, and will be reviewed by the academic department heads for approval. You will be notified by email when placement testing information is available.
Transfer Students
An incoming transfer student's schedule is dependent upon current high school credits earned. Please contact Jenny Hood for more information.
Students who would like to be considered for honors or AP placement next year should contact Jenny Hood. All incoming students may register to test for honors placement in math and Spanish. Placement for English, history, and science will be based on a student's academic record and ISEE test, and will be reviewed by the academic department heads for approval.
Who to Contact
Contacts
Department | Contact | |
---|---|---|
Collegiate Academy | Damian McDonald | dmcdonald@bdcs.org |
Academics | Walter Johnson | wjohnson@bdcs.org |
Boys Athletics | Eshombi Singleton | esingleton@bdcs.org |
Business Office | Sandy Brooks | sbrooks@bdcs.org |
Financial Aid | Jenny Hood | jhood@bdcs.org |
Girls Athletics | Eshombi Singleton | esingleton@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 | Norma Echavarria | nechavarria@bdcs.org |
Safe Environment | Anna Lee Friesen | afriesen@bdcs.org |