Welcome to Stonewall Jackson Elementary School

The faculty, staff and parents of Stonewall Jackson Elementary are committed to ensure each child a quality education. Our mission is to educate and inspire each child in a nurturing, learning environment that recognizes the necessity of a partnership between educators, parents and students for optimal intellectual, social and creative growth.

At Stonewall Jackson, parents count! Come to our school, meet us, talk to us, and volunteer your time and energy. Your involvement will show your children that you value their education.

Brief Overview of Our School

Stonewall Jackson Elementary was opened on September 12, 1939. Stonewall Jackson is a two-story brick structure with a one-story wing and fourteen portable buildings. It stands as a landmark on Mockingbird Lane between Matilda and Delmar Streets and is an essential part of the community in East Dallas. The structure and surrounding grounds reflect the caring attitude of the community. This unique school, which is over sixty years old, enjoys much community support for our programs, the staff and most importantly for the students. The endeavor for academic excellence, which has been documented by standardized test scores, Honor Roll awards, and academic achievements of former students, is a cooperative effort of the teachers, staff, parents and the students themselves. Another contributing factor to the uniqueness of Stonewall Jackson is the diversity of cultures. Approximately 51% of the students are Anglo, 17% are African-American, 27% are Hispanic, 3% are Asian and 1% are American Indian. The remaining students constitute our hearing-impaired population, part of the Dallas Regional School for the Deaf. The blending of all of these cultures embodies the school motto “Friendship”, which is usually accompanied by the picture of the sign for “friendship” or “I love you”. Our school has received national recognition by having been a 1998-99 recipient of the coveted National Blue Ribbon award. This process further exemplifies a cooperation of the community and the desire for excellence, which combine to create a successful learning experience for the students of Stonewall Jackson.

Dallas Regional Day School for the Deaf

The Dallas Regional Day School for the Deaf is an integral part of our Stonewall Jackson community. Deaf children in Kindergarten through fifth grade come from all areas of Dallas and surrounding communities to Stonewall Jackson. We offer a variety of instructional arrangements, from full inclusion to self-contained, in order to meet the needs of each child and provide them with a comprehensive educational program. Sign language interpreters are utilized in all inclusive settings, including extra-curricular activities. Self-contained class sizes range from four to ten students with one teacher, allowing for individualized instruction.

Stonewall Jackson Elementary Accomplishments

Stonewall Jackson was opened on September 13, 1939. The tradition of excellence and the diversity of cultures makes an education at Stonewall Jackson a unique learning experience. Over the years, faculty and staff have received DISD annual awards for their teaching, staff and administrative functions. It is a source of pride for the Dallas Independent School District and has received many awards:

• 2004-2005 DISD Principal of the Year , Mrs. Olivia Henderson
• Governor's Certificate for Outstanding Performance
• TEA Texas Successful School Award 1992, 1995
• Redbook Magazine Top 100 Outstanding School Award - 1995
• National Blue Ribbon School - 1998-99
• TEA Exemplary School - 1998-'99,1999-2000, 2000-'01,2001-'02, 2002-'03, 2007-08
• TEA Recognized School - 2003-'04, 2004-'05,2005- 06, 2006-07

Miscellaneous Facts

Colors: Blue and White Motto: Friendship Flower: Bluebonnet Symbol: Stars Student Enrollment: 600 Average Class Size: 22 Grades: K-5

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