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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

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Ricardo Weir
Principal

Anthony Moten
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 -
TBD

Feeder pattern: Rusk Middle School - North Dallas High School

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 794-3320 - David Shipp

Counselor:
(972) 794-3322 - Christi Castillo

Clinic:
(972) 794-3306 - Erika Robinson

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 Two Way Dual Language ST Math

After-school programs:
Academic Tutoring, Saint Simon after school Science Club, Photography Club, Arts

Extracurricular activities:
Little Kids Rock Cheerleaders

Parent Involvement

AVANCE HIPPY Board of Friends Site Based Decision Making Committee Active PTA

Major Awards and Honors

Recognized 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 Math Olympiad Team - 2nd Place Districtwide 2010 Census Poster Contest Districtwide 1st Place

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.