General Information

COULD MORGAN BE WHERE YOUR CHILD EXCELS?   

Morgan Academy seeks to enroll well-qualified students from a variety of backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in the school’s academic program. Upon the student’s family’s acceptance into the Dallas County Private School Foundation, admission is based on the student’s ability through the entrance exam, grades, standardized test reports, school transcript, and interview.​

Families desiring to enroll students at John Tyler Morgan Academy must first become members of the Dallas County Private School Foundation, Inc.  Upon approval of the Foundation membership by the Board of Directors, the process of student enrollment begins with the completion and submission of the Student Enrollment Application.  An application must be submitted for each student.​

Membership in the Foundation does not guarantee admission to the school operated by the Foundation.  Admission to Morgan Academy as a student is based on the student’s ability demonstrated through grades and standardized test reports on the school transcript and the student’s performance on Morgan Academy’s entrance examination.  Every effort is made to ensure that students who are admitted have the ability to succeed in the Academy’s academic program. An important part of Morgan Academy’s mission is the development of character and social responsibility; therefore, each student’s conduct, both at school and away, concerns the school.  Morgan Academy operates under an Honor Code by which the student obligates him or herself to personal honesty in actions and words and commits him or herself to report irregularities.​

After completion, the application is reviewed by the Enrollment Committee and submitted to the Board of Directors.  The Board will consider the application at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting or a special called meeting, if necessary, following the date of the application.  Enrollment is based on the requirements of the Foundation By-Laws and School Policy.  The applicant will be notified as to the acceptance or rejection of the application.  After approval, each applicant must submit a completed registration card and pay a registration fee, along with any tuition due for the applicable school year.  This shall be paid by the applicant prior to applicant’s child attending class.​

Morgan Academy admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school.

UNIFORMS

Uniforms may be purchased from Tommy Hilfiger and Land's End Uniforms online. Please go to Student Handbook for a list of items that may be worn. The new logo is the MA shield.

Helpful Hints about uniform policy

Any black or grey jacket may be worn.​

We have blue jean Fridays where students may wear blue jeans and any Morgan t-shirt.  These are sold during the year through homerooms.​

For Girls in grades K-3-no flip flops or heels over 2 inches may be worn. All shoes must be closed toe and closed heel shoes. Elementary students need tennis shoes for PE.

For Boys in grades K-3- no flip flops may be worn. All shoes must be closed toe and closed heel shoes. Elementary students need tennis shoes for PE.

​For Girls in grades 4-12– No flip flops or heels over 2 inches may be worn. Open-toe shoes and boots may be worn. Elementary students and high school students need tennis shoes for PE.

For Boys in grades 4-12– No flip flops may be worn. Boots may be worn. Elementary and High school students need tennis shoes for PE.

 

CARPOOL

All school rules apply in the carpool line. This applies to Junior High and High School Students as well as Elementary.

Upon arriving at school in the mornings, drive on the left side of the driveway ONLY, forming a SINGLE FILE line of cars.  Also, please keep the far-left walker’s lane clear.

Unload students ONLY between the two yellow lines.

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NO PARKING OR UNLOADING IS ALLOWED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MAIN DRIVEWAY PRIOR TO 8:00 AM.

  • For afternoon carpool, there will be three lines of traffic in the driveway. Upon arriving at the school, please pull up as closely as possible to the car in front of you in order to allow as many cars as possible in the driveway.
  • When school is dismissed, children may enter only the cars between the two yellow lines. When those cars are loaded, a teacher will raise a flag and the three lanes will move, beginning with the outside lane (closest to Dallas Avenue) and the other cars in lane will move forward.
  • The teacher will again raise a flag when it is safe for the next group to load.
  • Please remember that these guidelines have been developed in order to protect your children. Your cooperation will be appreciated.
  • Before 7:00 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m. there will not be adult supervision on campus. Please do not bring your children before or leave them after the above times. Supervision is offered for K-6 from 7:00 – 7:40 in the library. After school care is available at $10 per day per child.  Any child K-6 not picked up in carpool by 3:20 will be sent to after school care and will be charged $10 a day per child.
  • Students should not be dropped off or picked up in the high school parking lot unless they ride with a high school student who parks there.
  • Parents driving vehicles for class field trips and arriving prior to 8:00 a.m. are to park in the rear of the school on the elementary side.

 

CAFETERIA

The Morgan Cafeteria offers lunch tickets for sale. The price of regular lunch is $4.00 per day for elementary students and $4.25 per day for high school students. Each student is assigned an account number, and parents can make deposits to accounts of any amount. Students may purchase extra or a la carte servings that are charged individually. The cafeteria also has ice cream and other snack items that are sold separately. You will be notified by email when your balance is low. We use Chalkable Cafe so you can see the balance and make deposits online.  New families will receive login and instructions at the beginning of the year.
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BLACKBOARD CONNECT

Emails and text are sent out through Blackboard Connect to give parents information about school news, as well as emergency information. Please make sure we have your valid email and cell numbers

 

PowerSchool / Schoology  

Each family will receive user names and codes to access these programs that allow families to view school announcements, student grades, attendance reports and homework. New families will receive this information at the start of the school year.
   

FACEBOOK

John T. Morgan Academy Facebook page
Make sure to “like” this page. It is updated with what is going on at school. It’s a great way to see pictures of activities around the school, information about upcoming events, and a week-at-a-glance.​

Morgan Academy Trading Post
This is a closed group. However, you may request to join or get one of the office staff to request to add you. It a place to buy or sell used uniforms and text books.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

DO MORGAN STUDENTS HAVE TO WEAR A UNIFORM?
There is a uniform requirement for all students in grades K-12.  Uniforms are purchased online from Tommy Hilfiger or Land's End Uniforms. The dress code policy is stated clearly in our Student Handbook. 

IS MORGAN ACADEMY ONLY ABOUT ACADEMICS?
We challenge our students to excel academically, but also believe that it is important for students to receive a well-rounded education.  Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities for Morgan students to participate in the arts, both visual and performing, in athletics and clubs.

 DO YOU ACCEPT NEW STUDENTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR?
Occasionally, we accept new students if there is an opening for mid-year enrollment.  Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

WHAT KIND OF TEST SCORES DOES MY CHILD NEED TO HAVE?
Morgan students perform at average to above-average on test scores. Entrance test exams help determine how a new student will perform at Morgan if enrolled.  The Admissions Committee considers test scores and current school grades when looking at enrolling an applicant.

 WHY ATTEND AN INDEPENDENT OR PRIVATE SCHOOL?
Families who send their children to independent private schools cite that they do so because of:  individual attention, limited class sizes, teacher excellence, high academic standards, a focus on the arts, athletics and academics and most importantly, quality.

WHAT DOES MORGAN ACADEMY LOOK FOR IN AN APPLICANT?
Morgan’s Admissions Committee seeks to enroll well-rounded students with above-average intelligence who are ambitious, and seek the strong academic and personal character necessary for a life of service and achievement.