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Ben Milam Elementary School

4200 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75205

Phone: (972) 749-5600
Fax: (972) 749-5601

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Anna Galvan
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
Ben Milam Pledge: "I promise to do my best every day. It is my right to learn and my teacher's right to teach. I promise to respect my parents, teachers, classmates, and myself each day. My goal is to learn."

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Navy

School colors: Green and White

Mascot: Tiger

Enrollment: 257

Number of teachers: 25

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7:55 a.m.bell 8 a.m. bell 3 p.m. bell

Trustee district: District 2

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Paula Bliss (972) 749-5610

Counselor:
Patsy Lester (972) 749-5612

Clinic:
Sylvia Espinoza / Alisha Simmons (972) 749-5606

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Reading First School The University of Texas at Arlington - Student Teacher Intern Program Southern Methodist University Work Study Program Jamba Juice Pedometer Program

After-school programs:
21st Century Program Dallas Park and Recreation Saturday School

Extracurricular activities:
Soccer

Parent Involvement

Parent Teacher Association Site-Based Decision Making Committee Monthly Parent Workshops Mother/Daughter, Father/Son Program

Major Awards and Honors

2005-2006 TEA Recognized School Comprehensive School Reform Grant Recipient Recognition from State Representative Dan Branch - Student art on display in Austin

Ben Milam was born in Kentucky on Oct. 20, 1788. He fought in the War of 1812 against Britain before coming to Texas to pursue trade and business opportunities. In 1835, after General Santa Anna abolished the Constitution of 1824, Milam, who had attained the status of a Mexican empresario, shifted his allegiance to the Texan side. He led 300 Texan soldiers into San Antonio on December 4, 1835, where he died on December 7, fighting for Texas freedom. Milam is best known for leading the Siege of Bexar during the war for independence from Mexico.