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Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School

5555 Maple Ave. Dallas, TX 75235

Phone: (972) 925-2700
Fax: (972) 925-2701
ECasas@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Elizabeth Casas
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
The mission of Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School is to transform itself from a TAKS-driven institution into the Harvard of elementary education by creating an enriching environment that stimulates creativity and learning. We will empower and educate parents to become equal partners in their child's education. We will transform Hernandez into an institution of motivated individuals who excel in character and achievement. We will develop a staff of master teachers who work together for the benefit of every student.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White straight, button-down, polo-style, or turtle
• Bottoms:
  Solid khaki, navy blue, or black jumpers, pants, s

School colors: yellow and black

Mascot: Star

Enrollment: 513

Number of teachers: 39

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 8

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Sandra Cappello, (972) 925-2702

Counselor:
Patricia Reynoso, (972) 925-2712

Clinic:
Norma Garcia, (972) 925-2710

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Dallas Scores 21st Century Reading First

After-school programs:
Monday and Tuesday 3- 4:30 p.m. - Academic Tutoring (K-5) Thursday 3- 4:30 p.m. - Enrichment Clubs (3-6) Thursday 3- 4:30 p.m. - Junior Players 4th grade Writing, Mad Science (5th) and Junior Achievement Monday to Thursday 3- 6 p.m. - OHE Camp (K-2) Saturday 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Academic Tutoring (3rd - 6th) Monday to Thurday 3:30-5:00 p.m. - Dallas Scores Boys and Girls Soccer (3rd-5th)

Extracurricular activities:
Dallas Scores Soccer Hernandez Cheerleaders OHE News Broadcast Crew Newsletter Reporters Future Teachers Math Club Chess Club Save the Earth Club Fitness Club Fashion Club Drama Club

Parent Involvement

Wednesday Parent Classes - 8:15 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. (cover various topics) every other Wednesday. Parent Safety Patrol before and after school Parent Volunteer Program Parent Center, room 120 "Culture Cures" series every Wednesday in the spring 4:00-6:00 p.m. Computer Classes, Monday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Computer Lab Coffee and Donuts with the Principal, last Friday of the month at 8:15 in the parent center.

Major Awards and Honors

2006 Character Counts Award 2007 Outstanding School Performance Award 2008 Texas Educator Excellence Grant (TEEG), Cycle 3

From the fields where as a youngster he picked onions, sugar beets and cotton to the operating rooms in Dallas where for more than 40 years he practiced medicine, Dr. Onesimo Hernandez displayed academic brilliance, determination, and concern for civil rights.

Dr. Hernandez was born in 1925 and died in Dallas Sept. 28, 1994. Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School opened in 1996.