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Awards |
Just for the Kids Award (2008), Texas Education Agency Exemplary School (2008), Texas Monthly Best Public Schools in Texas (2007) |
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Special features |
magnet school |
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Dress code |
No dress code |
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School Mission
- Together as educators, students, and families, we provide a safe, diverse, and interactive learning community. Learning is enriched through real-world experiences using the latest technology and unique resources, so that all students are successful builders of their own futures.
| Curriculum |
- Bilingual programs in Spanish.
- 0-10% of students receive special education services.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Safety Patrol; Student Newspaper; Green Team Environmental Club; History Club; Computer Club and Book Club.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: chorus and video/film production.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- 129 students per computer.
- This school was established between 1960-1969.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- This school was built between 1960-1969.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: Jackson Middle School and North Garland High School.
- Students at this school are admitted on the basis of tests, grades and auditions or other criteria.
- Students also enroll by: We have a magnet program for students in grades 2-5 who qualify for enrollment based on ITBS scores. We also have neighborhood students who enroll based on proximity to school.
- Less than half of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: closed campus. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: cameras, security locks.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- This school has an emphasis in mathematics, science and technology.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
- Principal has been at this school for 5 years.
- Principal has 23 years of experience.
- Foreign language(s) spoken by staff: Spanish.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 12/05/2008. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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