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Quick Facts
Awards Recognized by TEA (2006), Two Gold Performances (Writing and Science) (2006)
Special features after-school care
Dress code No dress code

School Mission
  • Our mission is to be a safe learning community where students can excel academically and socially in a mutually respectful environment.

Curriculum
  • Bilingual programs in Spanish.
  • Special education programs designed specifically for students with serious emotional disturbance and language or speech impairment.
  • 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
 
 
Activities and Sports
  • This school has the following art(s) programs: chorus and dance.
 
 
Parent and Community Support
  • We have a very active PTO. We work with the community in as many ways as we possibly can.

Technology and Facilities
  • 14 students per computer.
  • 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
  • This school was established between 1970-1979.
  • District provides transportation to this school.
  • This school was built between 1970-1979.
  • Recent or upcoming renovations: School was renovated in 2004.
  • Gymnasium and physical education facilities: Gymnasium is a separate facility from the rest of the school.
  • Library facilities: Students go to the library once per week. Two books are checked out at a time. Students may return books and check out as often as they wish.
 
 
Admissions and Enrollment
  • Graduates typically go to: Twin Creeks Middle School.
  • Students at this school enroll primarily because they live within the school's attendance boundary.
  • Almost all of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
 
 
Safety, Discipline and Support
  • Safety and discipline-related resources include: After school or lunchtime detentions; closed campus. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: Raptor system is used for all visitors.
 
 
Other Features and Highlights
  • Regular classroom hours: 8:15 am to 3:15 pm.
  • Principal has been at this school for 3 years.
  • Principal has 18 years of experience.
 
 
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 12/31/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.  

 
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