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Other Contacts
Librarian:
(972) 749-5706
Counselor:
(972) 749-5705
Clinic:
(972) 749-5704
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Programs and Activities
Special programs:
James Bonham provides special academic programs for students with special needs, gifted and talented, bilingual and English as a Second Language, and speech and learning disabled students. Students or parents with questions about these programs should call the office for an appointment with the coordinator, who can answer questions about eligibility, program components, and services offered by the district or by other agencies.
Field Day
Field Day is a regular Spring event sponsored by the PTA, where every student has the opportunity to compete in fun physical activities like sack race, football kick, 50 meter race, long jump, shoe kick and limbo. Ribbons are provided for all students. Participation and having fun are emphasized over competition. Typically on a Friday, the students are released from classes to participate with all activities happening on the playground. The PTA is a significant part of this event by providing drinks and snacks for all students as well as organizing the volunteers for the day of fun!
Exporing Different Cultures through Children's Literature
Every six weeks a culture or a country is studied in-depth. This study is a cooperative effort that involves teachers, students, parents and community volunteers. The halls of the school are magically transformed into the country being studied. The unique traditions are integrated into the curriculum through decorations, storytelling, costumes, food, art and guest speakers. The final day of the week long study includes a lunch of traditional food from the country.
This event is truly a labor of love and through our efforts, our students learn to respect and appreciate the richness of the many cultures and customs from the countries around the world.
Fall Carnival
The Fall Carnival is a traditional PTA sponsored event. Parents and other volunteers spend numerous hours setting up booths and game areas. The black top is transformed into a Carnival atmosphere where young goblins, fairies and other costumed fantasies can intermingle. There are games and activities for all elementary age children.
Award Assemblies
Every May, as the year comes to a close, PTA sponors an award assembly where many different awards are given to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of all students.
Parent - Teacher Conferences
Teachers conduct formal parent conferences twice a year. Conferences usually occur at the end of the first six weeks in the fall and the end of the third six weeks in the spring. If additional parent conferences are needed, they can be scheduled anytime of the year by making an appointment with the teacher.
Arts Partners
The TAG program at James Bonham is a challenging and exciting one. The purpose of the TAG program is to extend higher level thinking skills and creative activities for gifted students. Emphasis is placed upon developing creative producers who can think outside the box, and who welcome the opportunity to meet a challenge head on.
After-school programs:
James Bonham Afterschool Program
AGAPE After School Program
Extracurricular activities:
Academic tutoring, Boys Scouts, Girls Scouts
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Parent Involvement
PTA,Site Based Decision Making Team, volunteers, tutoring, mentoring
Major Awards and Honors
School received the National Center for Urban School Transformation Award for 2008-2009 school year.
School received Exemplary Accountability rating for 2003-2009 school years.
School recognized by Texas Education Agency for Distinguished Performance for the 2004-2005 school year
Made the Just for the Kids 2005-2009 Honor Roll awarded by the Texas Business and Education Coalition and Just for the Kids
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