K-12 Charter School in Dallas, TX
Pegasus School of Liberal Arts & Sciences opened in 1997, and since then, it has been the leading open-enrollment public charter school in Dallas, TX. Our mission is to give students a well-rounded education in the liberal arts and sciences that will allow them to lead meaningful and productive lives in our increasingly complex world.
We develop and educate serious learners, and we're committed to the continuous improvement of our students.
To learn more about us, our educational mission, and enrollment requirements, please explore our site.
We develop and educate serious learners, and we're committed to the continuous improvement of our students.
To learn more about us, our educational mission, and enrollment requirements, please explore our site.
Frequently Asked Questions About Charter Schools
What is a charter school?
A charter school is a public school that your student can choose to attend instead of a traditional public school or private school. Charter schools are free to attend and are held to the same academic and finical standards as all other public schools.
What are the advantages of charter schools?
A charter school is a school of choice. This means members of the community have the option of attending Pegasus. Pegasus provides an education based on its unique mission statement, which is focused on educating students in the field of liberal arts and sciences in order to prepare them for an increasingly complex world. This gives Pegasus the flexibility to teach students to learn in new and unique ways that a traditional public school cannot offer.
How do I enroll my student in a charter school?
The charter school enrollment process is similar to that of a traditional district. We ask that you fill out an application for your student. Pegasus is an open enrollment school and receives and accepts applications year-round. For more information about enrollment, please visit the “Enroll Now” tab on this page.
A charter school is a public school that your student can choose to attend instead of a traditional public school or private school. Charter schools are free to attend and are held to the same academic and finical standards as all other public schools.
What are the advantages of charter schools?
A charter school is a school of choice. This means members of the community have the option of attending Pegasus. Pegasus provides an education based on its unique mission statement, which is focused on educating students in the field of liberal arts and sciences in order to prepare them for an increasingly complex world. This gives Pegasus the flexibility to teach students to learn in new and unique ways that a traditional public school cannot offer.
How do I enroll my student in a charter school?
The charter school enrollment process is similar to that of a traditional district. We ask that you fill out an application for your student. Pegasus is an open enrollment school and receives and accepts applications year-round. For more information about enrollment, please visit the “Enroll Now” tab on this page.
Going on in April
April 2nd- No school! Enjoy your Monday off.
April 3rd- Crazy Sock Day! Wear your favorite socks for a chance to win a jeans pass!
April 3rd- 6th- STAAR Boot Camp Week! It is very important that all students attend school on time and ready to learn. STAAR Boot Camp will focus on preparing students for STAAR testing which begins the following week.
April 9th- The final Monday before State testing begins! This will be our final STAAR Boot Camp Day. Students that attend all STAAR Boot Camp days with no tardies or absences have the chance to win a prize!
April 10th- STAAR Testing. Student must arrive to school on time with a sharpened pencil.
Students testing: 4th Grade Writing Test
5th Grade Math Test
7th Grade Writing Test
8th Grade Math Test
English 1 Test (9th Grade)
April 11th – STAAR Testing.
Students testing: 5th Grade Reading Test
8th Grade Math Test
April 12th- STAAR Testing
Students testing: English 2 Test (10th grade)
April 13th – End of STAAR Dance for Upper Campus students grade 8-12.
April 17th – Photo retake day! Did you student miss their yearbook photo in the fall? This is the last opportunity to make sure your student is in the yearbook!
April 24th – 6th Grade Music Showcase. The 6th grade band and choir will showcase the music they have learned this year. The performance will be on the Lower campus and begin at 6:15 pm.
April 25th – Graduation Plan Selection Meeting. This meeting is a requirement for all incoming 9th graders. Parents will be required to select a graduation plan with their student before the end of the school year.
April 26th – Pancake Breakfast! We will host a pancake breakfast to kick off our summer reading program. Parents and students can join us for breakfast on the lower campus from 7:15- 8:30 am. A two dollar donation is suggested but not required.
April 28th – 11th & 12th grade Prom.
April 3rd- Crazy Sock Day! Wear your favorite socks for a chance to win a jeans pass!
April 3rd- 6th- STAAR Boot Camp Week! It is very important that all students attend school on time and ready to learn. STAAR Boot Camp will focus on preparing students for STAAR testing which begins the following week.
April 9th- The final Monday before State testing begins! This will be our final STAAR Boot Camp Day. Students that attend all STAAR Boot Camp days with no tardies or absences have the chance to win a prize!
April 10th- STAAR Testing. Student must arrive to school on time with a sharpened pencil.
Students testing: 4th Grade Writing Test
5th Grade Math Test
7th Grade Writing Test
8th Grade Math Test
English 1 Test (9th Grade)
April 11th – STAAR Testing.
Students testing: 5th Grade Reading Test
8th Grade Math Test
April 12th- STAAR Testing
Students testing: English 2 Test (10th grade)
April 13th – End of STAAR Dance for Upper Campus students grade 8-12.
April 17th – Photo retake day! Did you student miss their yearbook photo in the fall? This is the last opportunity to make sure your student is in the yearbook!
April 24th – 6th Grade Music Showcase. The 6th grade band and choir will showcase the music they have learned this year. The performance will be on the Lower campus and begin at 6:15 pm.
April 25th – Graduation Plan Selection Meeting. This meeting is a requirement for all incoming 9th graders. Parents will be required to select a graduation plan with their student before the end of the school year.
April 26th – Pancake Breakfast! We will host a pancake breakfast to kick off our summer reading program. Parents and students can join us for breakfast on the lower campus from 7:15- 8:30 am. A two dollar donation is suggested but not required.
April 28th – 11th & 12th grade Prom.
