Board of Trustees Announcement
July 18, 2019
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Dear TKS Family -
I’m writing to share some big news with you: The Kessler School is under contract to purchase a potential new campus! Located just a few minutes away at what’s currently Calvary Baptist Church (1822 W. 10th Street in the Sunset Hills neighborhood), the expansive, historic campus allows for the school’s future growth and supports our mission to provide high-quality, personalized education in Oak Cliff, particularly as we expand through 8th grade. It will also provide The Kessler School a valuable opportunity to build equity in its facilities and secure our future for decades to come. Below is a photo taken after the educational building (on the left) was added in the late 1950s. We’re currently in the inspections period and will also need to apply for a Special Use Permit from the City. Both are fully in the works, but it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not a done deal. That said, if things go as planned, it could open for some students in the 2020-2021 academic year. We will keep you posted as we have more updates. The Trustees and staff appreciate your enthusiasm about this exciting news. Best wishes - Cooper Koch President, Board of Trustees |
September - Parent Information Night (PIN)
Round Table COVID19 Discussion with Medical Professionals
Below is a recorded session with three of our in-house physicians (parents at our school) discussing
frequently asked questions related to children in schools during the pandemic.
Below is a recorded session with three of our in-house physicians (parents at our school) discussing
frequently asked questions related to children in schools during the pandemic.
News & Events
2020 - 2021 School Calendar
Download the 2020 - 2021 School Calendar by clicking here.
TKS Extended School Year Plan for 2020-21 (update as of July 31, 2020)
We appreciate your patience as we navigate through uncharted waters to make the best decisions possible for our school. Our goal has been and continues to be to provide flexibility for our families while maintaining an optimal education for our students.
We sincerely appreciate the efforts and leadership of our state and local officials, and the Texas Education Agency, in this enormously challenging and rapidly changing pandemic. On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued guidance that “the decision to close schools . . . remains with school system leaders who should consult with relevant public health authorities, including the Department (of State Health Services) and local health authorities.”
With that in mind, TKS is continuing to plan and prepare for On-Campus Instruction and Off-Campus Learning to begin August 17th.
For the first quarter of school, parents will have the 3 options:
Please send your family's option choice to info@thekesslerschool.com by Friday, August 7th.
TKS will continue to take a thoughtful, measured approach to the beginning of the school year. The health and safety of our students, staff, families, as well as that of our community, is our top priority. While guidance is evolving--and we expect it will continue to evolve--it is our responsibility as a school to be completely ready for quality On-Campus Instruction in an environment designed to protect our students and staff from the spread of the virus, in a manner consistent with state and CDC guidance.
Below are some key documents for parents:
• TKS Health & Safety Guidelines
• Off-Campus Learning Framework (optional for families quarterly)
• CDC has released a Decision-Making Tool for parents
We greatly appreciate your patience and flexibility during this unprecedented time. Stay healthy and safe. Thank you!
TKS Extended School Year Plan for 2020-21 (update as of July 31, 2020)
We appreciate your patience as we navigate through uncharted waters to make the best decisions possible for our school. Our goal has been and continues to be to provide flexibility for our families while maintaining an optimal education for our students.
We sincerely appreciate the efforts and leadership of our state and local officials, and the Texas Education Agency, in this enormously challenging and rapidly changing pandemic. On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued guidance that “the decision to close schools . . . remains with school system leaders who should consult with relevant public health authorities, including the Department (of State Health Services) and local health authorities.”
With that in mind, TKS is continuing to plan and prepare for On-Campus Instruction and Off-Campus Learning to begin August 17th.
For the first quarter of school, parents will have the 3 options:
- Option A - Start On-Campus Instruction August 17th
- Option B - Start the first 3 weeks of school with Off-Campus Learning, then begin On-Campus Instruction September 8th
- Option C - Start the entire first quarter (9-week grading period) with Off-Campus Learning
Please send your family's option choice to info@thekesslerschool.com by Friday, August 7th.
TKS will continue to take a thoughtful, measured approach to the beginning of the school year. The health and safety of our students, staff, families, as well as that of our community, is our top priority. While guidance is evolving--and we expect it will continue to evolve--it is our responsibility as a school to be completely ready for quality On-Campus Instruction in an environment designed to protect our students and staff from the spread of the virus, in a manner consistent with state and CDC guidance.
Below are some key documents for parents:
• TKS Health & Safety Guidelines
• Off-Campus Learning Framework (optional for families quarterly)
• CDC has released a Decision-Making Tool for parents
We greatly appreciate your patience and flexibility during this unprecedented time. Stay healthy and safe. Thank you!
