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Emmett J. Conrad High School is a Title I public high school located in Vickery Meadow, Dallas, Texas. Emmett J. Conrad High School, which covers grades 9-12, is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. The school serves most of Vickery Meadow and the DISD portion of Highland Meadows. The school's namesake, a Dallas physician, Dr. Conrad was also a civic leader and educational advocate. He was the first African American elected to the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Independent School District. Dr. Conrad was committed to equal and accessible education for all students. This commitment manifested in his being elected the first African American Board of Trustee member of the Dallas Independent School District.
Vision: Prepare all students to be competitive in a global society.
Mission: Graduating holistically prepared students by providing rigorous curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and multiple opportunities to cultivate student innovation in order for communities to flourish.
NAF Academies: Conrad High School has five NAF(National Academies Foundation) certified academies: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Academy of Finance, Academy of Engineering, Academy of Information Technology and Academy of Health Science. In each of these academies students can gain useful hands on experience through linked learning opportunities with corporations and community organizations.
Collegiate Academy: Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Global Studies H-TECH at Dallas College - Richland Campus. Students who attend the Conrad Global H-TECH at Richland Campus will have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and up to 60 college credit hours or an Associate of Applied Science degree in four years.
Our Conrad High School PTSA is committed to advocating for our students, supporting our teachers, and engaging with the Conrad community. We strive to collaborate with all parties to help our students become successful during and beyond their time at Conrad High School.
Conrad High School is one of the most diverse schools in Dallas and most of our students come from low-income families. Our greatest need is to provide assistance to this unique group of students and families who need our support.
Our student enrichment programs will help us support all students' academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and provide scholarships for our seniors.
With your donations, Conrad PTSA can provide support for our students and staff throughout the year with meals and snacks for special events, contribute to teachers' wish lists, and Teacher Appreciation Week festivities.
In Dallas ISD, our mission is to eliminate systemic disparities and ensure equity to all students regardless of race, have the opportunity to graduate equipped to compete in a society and world that is racially and culturally diverse. For more information, please visit: dallasisd.org/racialequity
Organization name
EMMETT J CONRAD HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
Causes
Education - K-12, Education - Career Prep, Education - STEM
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair, Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
7502 FAIR OAKS AVE