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Esperanza "Hope" Medrano

2221 Lucas Drive Dallas, TX 75219

Phone: (972) 794-3300
Fax: (972) 794-3301
rweir@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Ricardo Weir
Principal

Karina De Los Reyes
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
We, the students, faculty, staff, and parents of Esperanza "Hope" Medrano Elementary School, are a diverse, multicultural community committed to provide all students with a Premier Education. We offer a nurturing, caring environment to develop the intellectual, emotional, and physical potential of our students. Through education, we provide our students with a window to the world and prepare them to meet the future successfully. We create a positive, safe environment where everybody is somebody and all children do learn.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Blue, Khaki or Black

School colors: Royal blue, Gold and Silver

Mascot: Dragon

Enrollment: 649

Number of teachers: 44

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

Trustee district: District 8

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 794-3320 - David Shipp

Counselor:
(972) 794-3322 - Nikki Rotman and 972-794-3359 Ste

Clinic:
(972) 794-3306 - Rebecca Rodriguez

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Bilingual and ESL Education Inclusive Special Education Pre-School Program for Children with Disabilities Talented and Gifted Program Bilingual Pre-School Program

After-school programs:
21st Century After School Prgram that includes Academic Tutoring, Karate, Boys and Girls Club, Science Club, Photography Club, Dallas Scores Soccer and Poetry, Arts

Extracurricular activities:
Show Choir Math Olympiad Soccer

Parent Involvement

Parent Institute for Quality Education La Cultura Cura Adult Basic Education Classes (GED and ESL) - mornings and evenings Active PTA

Major Awards and Honors

Math Olympiad Team - 2nd Place Districtwide

Esperanza Medrano was born in Mabank, TX in 1921. At 18, she married Francisco "Pancho" Medrano, a national civil rights leader. Esperanza opened a store in the school's neighborhood, where she ran a "clothes pantry" to help children in need. Her philosophy was that we all need to contribute to our communities to make sure the life cycle continues from generation to generation. Esperanza (Spanish for hope) Medrano had hope for the children of our community, so the school was named Esperanza "Hope" Medrano. Medrano died November 5, 1992.