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Students in House Altruismo write positive notes to celebrate one another's achievements.
4 H Camp
Dixie students enjoy time to learn outside of the classroom.
Multicultural Night
Dixie students celebrate Multicultural Night with a fashion show.
Project Based Learning
Dixie's Kindergarten students create their own board games and present to intermediate students.
Dixie House Mural
Dixie has 4 Houses (Amistad, Reveur, Isibindi and Altruismo) but we are 1 School.
News & Events
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The U.S. Department of Education deemed Cassidy an Exemplary High-Performing School.
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A weekly newsletter by Ms. Bruno to give parents the most important information for the coming week.
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KMEA salutes our area's Teachers and Administrator of the Year, plus the school board as a "Friend of Music."
A weekly newsletter by Ms. Bruno to give parents the most important information for the coming week.
Paul Laurence Dunbar, Henry Clay, and Lafayette shine in the 2023 Best High Schools report.
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Enhancing family engagement is the cornerstone of the year-long program.
A New Way Forward
To deliver a world-class education, we must put students' needs above all else. Our district's Strategic Plan identifies specific actions and activities in these five areas:
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Student success is our primary purpose, achieved by delivering high-quality instruction and exceptional services that support the whole child.
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These elements are the cornerstones of everything we do.
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Continuous improvement is essential, accomplished through capacity building, collaboration, leadership development, and professional learning.
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Families and community partners are critical to student and school success.
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Communication, collaboration, and a spirit of shared accountability are commitments that guide the work of Team FCPS.