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Arthur Kramer Elementary School

7131 Midbury Drive Dallas, TX 75230

Phone: (972) 794-8300
Fax: (972) 794-8301

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Menay Harris
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
Celebrate Learning. To prepare all students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to become productive and responsible citizens.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White and Navy Blue
• Bottoms:
  Black, Navy Blue, Khaki

School colors: Yellow and Green

Mascot: Colt

Enrollment: 550

Number of teachers: 40

Hours/Bell schedule: 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

Trustee district: District 1

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
TBD

Feeder pattern: Franklin MS and Hillcrest HS

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 794-8315

Counselor:
972-794-8308

Clinic:
(972) 794-8304

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
2-way Dual Language program for grades K-2; Mixed Age Program for grades 1 and 2, Computer Lab, GT, Art, Music, and Strings

After-school programs:
Student Newspaper, Student Council, Math Team, UIL Team, Tutoring before and after school, Destination Imagination and After School Enrichment Programs.

Extracurricular activities:
Spanish, baseball, basketball, soccer, karate, computer skill classes, art club, dance, drama club, and girl power.

Parent Involvement

PTA, Site-Based Decision Making Committee and Dad's Club

Major Awards and Honors

Math Olympiad - 5th Place Districtwide UIL 2nd Place in District meets. Recognized School: 05-06, 06-07, & 07-08 Exemplary School: 08-09 & 09-10 Gold performance award in Math & Science. 4th & 5th grade Sandy Lake Strings Funfest Champions 09-10

Arthur Kramer was an active DISD School Board member who dedicated his life to improving Dallas public schools and making a difference in the lives of DISD students.