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John J. Pershing Elementary School

5715 Meaders Lane, Dallas, TX 75229

Phone: (972) 794-8600
Fax: (972) 794-8601

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Margarita Hernandez
Principal

Grade levels:
PK - 5th

Motto/Mission:
Vis-à-vis high expectations and a standard of excellence accomplished through collaboration, the students of Pershing will be prepared for graduation with the knowledge and skills necessary to become the next generation of productive and responsible citizens and leaders of our pluralistic society.

Uniform colors

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

School colors: Royal Blue & White

Mascot: Pershing Lions

Enrollment: 482

Number of teachers: 34

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:50 a.m., 8 a.m., 3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 1

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Kathleen Lane (972) 794-8613

Counselor:
Iris Mellman (972) 794-8611

Clinic:
Marcia Weinstein (972) 794-8606

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Character Education program, Character Traits Education, Pershing Pride Shines program, anti-bullying program, stranger danger program, anti victimization, drug awareness program, Red Ribbon activities, career awareness, Transitions programs, talented and gifted program, science lab, parent training, Library Bingo Party Challenge, Halls of Students Work, Art Fair, Science Fair, YMCA, Reading in the Cummunity, Math in the Community, Arts Partners, Jason Project, Oxy Chem

After-school programs:
Academic enrichment,Tutoring, St.Marks Tutoring Program, creative writing, science programs, parent trainings, Making Connections for Parents, Arts Smart/TAKS Smart Program, chess, dance, Discovering Africa hrough Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, ballet, Discover Theatre, Visions Of Community Through Photgraphy, Sports Appreciation, Lights-On activity, science fairs, math club, Beck Tutoring, Hockaday Tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
After-school programs and activities, choir and music apprecition program, honors choir, performances and competitions, orchestra, band, fall concerts, Sandy Lake Music Competitions, Boys and Girls Scouts, science fair, talent show, field days, fall carnival, Hillcrest Homecoming, feeder school activities, school store, safety patrol, Youth Art Month at City Hall, creativity art contest, Library Bingo, reading challenge

Parent Involvement

PTA, parent education training, volunteer training, ESL class for parents, Reading Under the Stars, tutoring, Dad's Club, Breakfast Donuts for Dads, school store, hospitality committee, reading center, Feeder School Day, Pershing Pumpkin Patch, Homecoming parade, Discover Pershing Picnic/Coffee, open house, Burgers'n Biddin', end-of-year program, room parent, cafeteria sponsor, bus/carpool assistant, school clean up days, fall carnival, Special Friends Day, Field Day, Spanish translation, Wednesday Folders

Major Awards and Honors

Texas Accountabilty System: "Academically Acceptable," National Accountability System: "Met AYP," Districtwide Character Education Award, 21st Century Grant, Sandy Lake Music Award, Math Club Winners, award-winning Pershing Newsletter

John Joseph Pershing (Sept. 13, 1860-July 15, 1948) began his career as a school teacher in Missouri, but a notice in the newspaper inspired him to join the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York. By his last year there, he had earned the honor of being chosen first captain of the Corps of Cadets. His later military postings and combat experiences in places such as Cuba and Mexico provided him with valuable knowledge and skills. During World War I, Pershing, then a general, was the commander of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe. After the war, he was promoted to general of the armies, a position previously held only by George Washington. Toward the end of his life, he spent a great deal of time writing his memoirs.