Message from Our Superintendent
Welcome to the New School Year
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Greetings DUSD Families, Staff and Community,
Welcome to an exciting new school year! As your new Superintendent, I am eager to start our educational journey together. Our staff has been hard at work preparing to create the most amazing learning experiences for our scholars, and it all begins tomorrow, Monday, August 13. Please know the work ahead we will be doing together in partnership, and united as a Duarte community, we will do great things TOGETHER! I look forward to spending time with you and getting to know all of our wonderful families and community members. I encourage you to read my
entry plan
for further insight into how I will be spending my initial days of service as your Superintendent. Also, p
lease continue to follow me on Twitter
@SuptAmerson
as well as @duarteusd on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for updates on all the great things happening in Duarte Unified School District. I wish you all a very happy first day of school!
Best,
Gordon
Gordon Amerson, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Duarte Unified School District
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Superintendent's Entry Plan
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s I have begun my work, I recognize there are numerous opportunities that our entire school community is excited to address. To make sure that we build upon our strengths, recognize our challenges, and identify the most powerful strategies to address those challenges, my initial days of service will include the following structured entry plan to guide my work. I want to learn as much as possible about what is working for our scholars and where there are areas for growth. I also want to hear how we can better prepare and support our teachers, administrators, and staff for the critical roles they play in each student’s life. Lastly, I want to deeply understand our
Competitive Advantage Plan (CAP)
and how the transformational work that exists in the plan will become our reality in Duarte Unified School District.
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First Day of School is Monday, August 13, 2018
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The First Day of school for the 2018-19 academic year is Monday, August 13, 2018. View the complete calendar that lists all holidays, staff development days, minimum days, parent conference days and more
here
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Also, find the new
start and dismissal times
for each school by clicking on the links beneath each logo below. Visit our schools' websites for bell schedules, school supply lists, registration dates, and more Back to School information.
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2018-19 Schedules & Back to School Information
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Download it Today for FREE
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Stay up to date with everything that is taking place at every school across our district by downloading the DUSD APP. Check your child's grades, attendance, lunch balances, sports scores, notices from teachers, calendar of events and more all in one place! Download our free app from the Apple App and Google Play Stores.
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School Flyers Available Via Email
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Save Paper & Stay Informed
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DUSD has started using Peachjar to send home school-approved flyers digitally, saving our schools time and money while eliminating paper waste. This means that now our parents can opt to receive flyers via email.
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Welcome Reception for Dr. Amerson is August 23
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Duarte Unified is where academics, art, and community come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience for students and their families. Signature programs and progressive initiatives for students in PK-12th grade can only be found here. Sign up for a tour and learn why students from 86 cities throughout Southern California choose to attend our district. Read about each of our schools
here
and schedule your visit today!
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DUARTE UNIFIED | 626.599.5000 | communications@duarteusd.org
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