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23/10/2012
If you are a prospective parent, student, or DPS school staff member interested in learning more about our unique international studies school, we invite you to attend one of the DCISM Open House sessions! You can choose from Saturdays, weekday mornings, or weekday evenings. We will also be at all the District Expos and visiting nearly all schools in the FNE. We look forward to talking with you! | Read More...
10/17/2012
We are excited to share this opportunity, in partnership with Bold Leaders, to host an international student in your home for a short stay. This is a wonderful way to open up your home, create friendships that last for a lifetime, and share your customs with a student from another country! There are three programs available - students from Kenya and Tanzania, the Caribbean, and Nigeria and South Africa. | Read More...
10/16/2012
This free event is an excellent opportunity for Spanish-speaking families in our community to learn how to better help their children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Parents will receive information and resources around three key areas: preparing for college and financial aid; student health and wellness; and immigration issues. Food and childcare is provided and the event will be in Spanish and translated to English. | Read More...
09/29/12
Monday, October 1st marks a significant day - 2012 October Count Day! It is critical that all students are at school and on time to all classes. Parents ~ as always, please help us by making sure your student is here on Monday and on time. Why is this date so important? The school's funding for your child's education is highly dependent on the student attendance rate calculated on Monday. | Read More...

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With thanks to the DPS Foundation and the Gates Foundation, a group of seven amazing DCISM 9th graders traveled to New York City this Spring Break where they volunteered with the Red Cross, visited Columbia and NYU, and learned more about Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts. | Learn More...
Recently, Mr. Trent Sharp answered some questions about himself so you can see that he's not a stuffy school principal. He invites you to answer the same questions he did and to send your responses to him at trent_sharp@dpsk12.org. | Learn More...