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Welcome Back! Your roadmap to success starts here. This page serves as a resource guide to assist families in navigating remote learning. Here you will find tutorials, best practices, frequently asked questions and other information to help support you during the first 9 weeks of school.
This page will be updated regularly with information as it becomes available. We understand that there are many more questions you have as we start this school year. We are working to provide detailed answers as quickly as possible. We look forward to working even more closely with our DPS families to ensure the success of our students.
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Welcome Back!
The words, “Back to School,” have never been more important to our students and community. Our commitment to your child’s success is stronger than ever. We may be learning separately at the start of the school year, but we are one proud, unified community that is rallying together to support our children.
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First Day of School - Parents Guide
Here's what you need to know about the first day of school.
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Introducing Canvas!
We are proud to introduce Canvas! Canvas is Durham Public Schools’ new learning management system (LMS) that brings K-12 classroom instructional tools together for students, teachers, parents, and staff. The following resource will help you leverage Canvas for student learning.
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New Student Enrollment
Please register your child for school before the first day. If your child is currently enrolled in Durham Public Schools, you do not need to register him or her. However, if you’re new to Durham, have moved or have a rising kindergartner, you do need to register if you haven’t already. Please visit the enrollment section of the website for all pertinent information.
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Technology Resources (Devices, Email, etc)
From Zoom instructions to Chromebook tutorials and student email information, we have you covered.
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Directory of DPS Schools
Looking for contact information for our schools? Take a look at the complete listing.
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DPS Calendars
We have created a new home for all of our DPS calendars. Be sure to visit often for the most up-to-date DPS calendar for your child’s school.
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PowerSchool Parent Portal
It’s Back to School Time! Our #WeAreDPS families now have the ability to update contact information and fill out DPS forms online quickly, easily, and securely. Click the link below for more details.
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Vaccinations (Update 2020-21)
State and local vaccination requirements for daycare and school entry are important tools for maintaining high vaccination coverage rates, and in turn, lower rates of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).
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Tips for Remote Learning
As we prepare to begin the school year, many parents have asked how they can help thier child be succesful and remain focused in an online learning environment. We've provided some tips and best practices to consider as we countdown to the first day of school.
