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Principal |
Steven Traw |
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Awards |
Gold Performance Award by TEA for Commended Performance (2007), TEA "Recognized" School (2007), TEA "Recognized" School (2006) |
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Special features |
special education program, gifted and talented |
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Dress code |
Dress code: Please check with the front office for a brochure or ask for a copy of the SISD Student Code of Conduct. |
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School Mission
- Wakefield students will become successful citizens through experiences that are challenging, stimulate reflective thought and involve real-world applications of skills and knowledge.
| Curriculum |
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment, limited intellectual functioning and other health impairments.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Rigor, Relevance, & Relationship Framework
- Progress Monitoring
- Professional Learning Community Philosophy
- Total Quality Management Tools
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: "Green Team" > after-school enrichment program for K-4 that teaches students gardening and horticulture, then allows them to participate in hands-on activities by practicing their learned skills; "Sign Language Club" > after-school enrichment program for Gr. 2-4 that teachers basic sign language; "Latin Club" > after-school enrichment program for Gr. 3 & 4 students in Challenge, which teaches students the Latin language. Students take an end-of-course national exam; "Opera Team" > after-school enrichment program for Gr. 3 & 4. This gives students an opportunity to study the components of a specific opera. The students attend a performance of that Opera near the end; Tutorials > available to students in Gr. 2 - 4 that are in need of enrichment or extra assistance. This takes place after school, usually beginning in February and "Mustang Musicians" > available to students in Gr. 3 & 4 after school. Students can participate in either chorus, chimes, pipes, or dynamic drummers (drumline/dance performance team).
- This school has the following art(s) programs: chorus, Pipes, Chimes and & Drumline.
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Parent and Community Support
- Very active & supportive PTA; community-supported Mighty Mustang Program that recognizes student success through celebrations; high volunteer rate; parent & community mentor program; parents facilitate the Accelerated Reading Program and prizes for AR.
Other news or notes
- Even though we have the largest enrollment of all SISD elementary campuses, we have a family atmosphere in which we strive to build relationships with all students. We focus on helping students reach individual success. We always welcome parent and community volunteers to assist us in our mission of educating students for the future.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 4 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1950-1959.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- This school was built between 1950-1959.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: The main foyer to the building/office will be renovated in the summer of 2008 to accommodate more safety/security measures. This will ensure that anyone visiting the campus will have been checked into the office before entering the building.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: We have a full-size gymnasium in which we have a full-time PE teacher as well as a full-time PE teacher assistant.
- Library facilities: Wakefield houses a large library in the main school building. It is maintained by a full-time library assistant. All students have access to the library and the library is well-stocked with AR leveled books for students to excel in Reading.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: Dillingham Intermediate School.
- Students at this school enroll primarily because they live within the school's attendance boundary.
- Most 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: After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension; closed campus;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 91-95% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Principal has been at this school for 2 years.
- Principal has 13 years of experience.
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Volunteer requests
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Category: office and administration
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Description: To offer assistance school-wide.
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- Contact name: Janna Little
- Contact phone: 903-891-6595
- Contact email: jlittle@shermanisd.net
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Description: To offer assistance school-wide or for PTA.
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- Contact name: Lynn Arnold (PTA)
- Contact phone: 903-892-4271
- Contact email: Not provided
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Donation requests
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Category: fundraisers/special events
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Description: Please help us support the celebration of student success.
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- Contact name: Elaine Wilson
- Contact phone: 903-891-6595
- Contact email: ewilson@shermanisd.net
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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 08/30/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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