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William L. Cabell Elementary School

12701 Templeton Trail, Dallas, TX 75234

Phone: (972) 794-2400
Fax: (972) 794-2401

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Timothy Hise
Principal

Carmen Perez
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
We will do whatever it takes to provide an academically rigorous education foundation that fosters life-long learners with an attitude of self responsibility and personal accountability. "A New Era of Excellence"

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White, Light blue or Red
• Bottoms:
  Khaki, Navy or Black

School colors: Orange and White

Mascot: Chargers

Enrollment: 594

Number of teachers: 42

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:50 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Trustee district: District 1

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
TBD

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Vernice Attuquayefio (972) 794-2408

Counselor:
Sandra Garcia (972) 794-2418

Clinic:
Connie Bryan (972) 794-2405

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Strings, TAG (Talented & Gifted Program), Choir, Visual Arts, Music Student Council, Safety Patrol, Girl Scouts, Boys Scouts, Recycling Club

After-school programs:
Tutoring, Ballet Folklorico, Spelling Bee, Gardening Club, Science Safari, Chess Club, Rosetta Stone English-language Computer Program for students and parents, ESL classes for Parents, Discover Art, Parent Academy.

Extracurricular activities:
Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Cheerleading

Parent Involvement

PTA, Career Exploration, Gardening Club

Major Awards and Honors

2009 National Excellence in Urban Education Award Honor Roll Recipient,Youth Art Awards, All City Art Awards, UIL Participants, Navidad En el Barrio "Spring into Sports" Award.

The school is named after General William Lewis Cabell (1827-1911). Cabell was a confederate general and mayor of Dallas. He was known for his involvement in Democratic politics, railroads, and command of Trans-Confederate veterans.