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Otto M. Fridia, Jr. Alternative High School

1403 Corinth St., Dallas, TX 75215

Phone: (972) 749-1700
Fax: (972) 749-1701

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Linda A. Soliz
Principal

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
To respect and appreciate all cultures, to help each student graduate with a diploma, to enroll in a post-secondary instution, and to pursue a career.

School colors: Red, White, and Blue

Enrollment: 200

Number of teachers: 18

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 749-1702

Counselor:
(972) 749-1712

Clinic:
(972) 7491704

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Friday School for tutoring for at-risk students; Assessment Teams for educational, health, and psychological services; PEP (Parenting Education Program); DCP (Diversified Career Preparation); yearly local college campus visitation

After-school programs:
Extended after-school tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
Community art contests, stage production projects, after-school cultural events; Dallas museums; community plays, symphony and operas

Parent Involvement

Monthly School-Centered Education meetings

Major Awards and Honors

District Teacher of the Year, Regional Art Teacher for North Texas, Attendance Award 1998-1999, 80 percent of all student enrolled complete course work for high school diploma.

Otto M. Fridia, Jr. served the Dallas Independent School District faithfully over several years. He was a teacher/counselor at Booker T. Washington HIgh School; Assistant Principal at Lincoln High School; and Principal at Roger Q. Mills Elementary School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School, and Lincoln High School. He was also Deputy Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and acting General Superintendent. Through his many years of service, he enhanced and inspired the lives of students, teachers, and staff.