Dallas Independent School District
06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 08:48
Dallas ISD News: Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy shapes the next generation
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy shapes the next generation
Editor's note: Spanish story included below
DALLAS - Hidden in plain sight on the campus of Paul Quinn College, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy is empowering Dallas ISD students with a rigorous International Baccalaureate curriculum.
Open since 2021, Haynes Global Prep utilizes the IB model to cultivate critical thinking skills that prepare students for success in high school, higher education, and future careers. Students can enroll as early as sixth grade.
"Over six years, they develop lifelong, transferable skills: critical thinking, advanced analytical writing, and global citizenship," Mercedes Holly, IB coordinator, said. "We want them to see a problem in the world and feel empowered to fix it."
The campus operates without academic entrance exams, welcoming students of all academic backgrounds. Once enrolled, students are immersed in an advanced-level-only environment, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 18-to-1.
"Academics are our number-one priority; however, as an IB campus, we place an equal emphasis on developing a student's character," Holly said. "When they graduate, they feel empowered to be leaders. We focus heavily on developing public speaking skills and teaching students how to advocate for themselves and others."
Jasmine Ervins, the school's principal, said the educational framework encourages students to broaden their perspectives, think beyond classroom instruction, and recognize that the possibilities for their future are limitless.
"We want our students to know it doesn't matter where you're from or where you live. The education you receive at our school will equip you to go anywhere you want to go in the world," Ervins said.
To balance the academic weight of the IB program, the school integrates clubs on select Fridays that range from gaming and robotics to soccer and dance.
Next school year, the culinary arts club, led by an eighth-grade English teacher and professional food truck entrepreneur, will give participating students the chance to earn formal ServeSafe certifications.
With the inaugural class of seniors preparing to graduate next spring, the vision for the future of the campus remains bright.
"I want our graduates to be disruptors in the world, in the best way possible," Ervins said. "We are actively creating knowledgeable, capable leaders who are prepared to step into society and make the world a better place."
Spanish story:
L a próxima generación se prepara en Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy
DALLAS - Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy, ubicada en el campus de Paul Quinn College, empodera a estudiantes de Dallas ISD con el riguroso currículo del Bachillerato Internacional (IB, por sus siglas en inglés).
Desde que abrió en 2021, Haynes Global Prep utiliza el modelo IB para cultivar habilidades de pensamiento crítico que preparan a los estudiantes para el éxito en la preparatoria, la educación superior y en sus futuras carreras. Los estudiantes pueden inscribirse a partir de sexto grado.
"En seis años, desarrollan habilidades versátiles para la vida: pensamiento crítico, escritura analítica avanzada y ciudadanía global", dijo Mercedes Holly, coordinadora del IB. "Queremos que vean un problema en el mundo y sientan que pueden resolverlo".
La escuela no requiere exámenes de admisión, por lo que recibe a estudiantes de todo nivel académico. Una vez inscritos, entran en un ambiente de clases avanzadas, donde la proporción estudiante-maestro es de 18 a 1.
"Los estudios son la primera prioridad, sin embargo, como escuela IB, enfatizamos igualmente el desarrollo del carácter", dijo Holly. "Cuando se gradúan, se sienten líderes. Nos centramos mucho en desarrollar su oratoria y enseñarles a abogar por sí mismos y por los demás".
Jasmine Ervins, la directora de la escuela, dijo que el marco educativo alienta a los estudiantes a ampliar sus perspectivas, pensar más allá del salón y reconocer que sus futuras posibilidades son ilimitadas.
"Queremos que nuestros estudiantes sepan que no importa de dónde vienen o donde viven. La formación que recibirán en nuestra escuela los preparará para ir adonde quieran", dijo Ervins.
Para equilibrar el peso académico del programa IB, la escuela integra clubes en determinados viernes que abarcan desde videojuegos y robótica hasta fútbol y baile.
El próximo año escolar, el club de artes culinarias, dirigido por un maestro de inglés de octavo grado y emprendedor profesional dueño de una camioneta de comida, dará a los participantes la oportunidad de obtener certificaciones ServeSafe.
Ya que la generación inaugural se graduará la próxima primavera, la visión para el futuro de la escuela sigue brillante.
"Quiero que nuestros graduados sean disruptores en el mundo de la mejor manera posible", dijo Ervins. "Aquí formamos a líderes conocedores y capaces preparados para incorporarse en la sociedad y hacer del mundo un lugar mejor".
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