21 Jul 2005
Early Enrollment Period Begins June 6 and Ends July 1
DALLAS– Starting Monday, June 6, families new to the country are invited to take advantage of the early enrollment period offered by the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera Student Intake Center.
Enrollment is for children ages 6-17 for the upcoming school year which begins August 15.
Since it opened its doors in July 2003, the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera Student Intake Center has provided guidance to more than 5,000 immigrant and refugee students and their parents in adapting to life in the United States and to understanding the enrollment process in the Dallas Independent School District. Services provided include school enrollment, academic assessment, immunizations, mentoring, tutoring and parent orientation.
Free immunizations, backpacks and school supplies also are offered. Early enrollment, which ends Friday, July 1, can only be conducted through appointments.
The center is located at 2617 N. Henderson, behind James Bonham Elementary School. To schedule an appointment, call 972-749-5760.