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Both Earhart and Carver’s student populations have continued to shift during the last few years. It is no longer fiscally viable to keep the schools open with such a small number of students attending. As the state continues to cut educational funding, districts are required to make tough decisions that will best serve students.

Several community meetings have already taken place to discuss the consolidations. Additional meetings are scheduled before school starts to provide an opportunity for students and parents to visit their new campuses and meet the staff.

• Carr will host Meet the Teacher, 4-6 p.m., August 24 at the school. (School Calendar)
• Martinez open house (TBD)

Staff ratios were followed at each school. Some teachers will move with the students, while others will move to other schools.

Because Carr is transitioning to an ACE campus, teachers must opt into the ACE program, and then be selected by the leadership team to remain on campus. ACE keeps the strongest teachers who are committed to the community and have a proven track record. Teachers who did not opt in or who were not selected may be transferred to other campuses or have the option to seek other opportunities.

DESA’s staff will follow the students to Earhart.

Bus routes are being determined. Check back here for updates.

Routes will be posted on this page and the district’s main website this summer. Please check back for updates.

Students attending Martinez will follow the school’s uniform requirements (white or red tops and khaki bottoms) are posted on the school website along with other information.

Information on Carr uniform requirements (white tops, khaki bottoms, and green plaid) will be shared at upcoming meetings and through School Messenger calls. Information will also be posted at the school and on the school’s website. A special uniform event sponsored by the Pat & Emmitt Smith Foundation and JC Penny will be planned before school starts. All families should have registered earlier. Continue to check back here for updated information and dates.

Some meetings have already occurred. More will occur in the fall. Contact the school for specifics.

Carr Open House
Thursday, August 24, 4-6 p.m.
www.dallasisd.org/carr
(972) 794-4300

Martinez Open House
TBD
www.dallasisd.org/martinez
(972) 794-6900

DESA Open House
TBD
www.dallasisd.org/desa
(972) 794-3950

Earhart students will be exposed to a high performing campus. Because the school is much larger in size, enrollment, budget, and newer, students will have access to more programs and resources.

Carr will be an ACE campus, the district’s Accelerating Campus Excellence plan accelerates school transformation through three primary factors: strong school leadership, effective teachers, and high expectations for both students and staff. In addition to the in-class initiatives, ACE schools offer after school programs available for all students.

This page will continue to be updated throughout the summer. You will also be able to visit the schools’ sites for updates as they develop.