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Herbert Marcus Elementary School

2911 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75229

Phone: (972) 794-2900
Fax: (972) 794-2901
corodrig@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Manuel Ontiveros
Principal

Christine Belcher
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PreK-5th

Motto/Mission:
The school community of Herbert Marcus is committed to improving academic performance, providing an atmosphere conducive to learning, maintaining high expectations for all, and encouraging parent participation.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Navy Blue

School colors: Royal Blue and White

Mascot: Mustang

Enrollment: 889

Number of teachers: 70

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:55 a.m.-3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 1

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Tom Lowry (972) 794-2914

Counselor:
(972) 794-2905, (972) 794-2918

Clinic:
Carol Chenoweth (972) 794-2906

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
TAG, deaf education, band, science lab, Saturday School, Arts Partners, Reading Is Fundamental, We Help Ourselves (WHO), Law Enforcement Teaching Students (LETS)

After-school programs:
Three different after-school programs

Extracurricular activities:
Basketball and volleyball for boys and girls, dance classes, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, K-Kids Club, tennis lessons, science club

Parent Involvement

Parent Academies/workshops, Family Resource Center, Dad' Club, PTA, SBDM, Family Math Day, parent volunteers

Major Awards and Honors

Recipient of both the Gold and Silver Star Academic Achievement Awards.