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George W. Truett Elementary School

1811 Gross Road, Dallas, TX 75228

Phone: (972) 749-8000
Fax: (972) 749-8001
tbarnett@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Tiffany Nemec
Principal

Eddie Arreola, Bridget Ransom
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK- 5

Motto/Mission:
Let's Build A Great School Together. Building Excellence, One Student At A Time

Uniform colors

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

School colors: Blue and Gold

Mascot: Tiger

Enrollment: 1,150

Number of teachers: 80

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:50 a.m (First Bell) 7:55 a.m (Tardy bell) 3:00 p.m (Dismissal)

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
Northeast Elementary -
Lisa DeVeaux

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Michelle McCutcheon, (972)749-8000

Counselor:
Lonnie Beadles (972) 749-8009 Francine Luckey (972) 749-8024

Clinic:
Sue Dasheill (972) 749-8006

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Choir, college program, ESL for parents/job placement center, math and literacy nights, Student Council

After-school programs:
Prescriptive Tutoring,

Extracurricular activities:
Science Club, Chess, Dance Team, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Track, Computer Club, theater Program, Choir

Parent Involvement

PTA, Parent Training Classes, Parent Coordinator, Parent Center, Math Night,

Major Awards and Honors

Reading First Literacy Grant, Intensive Reading Intervention Grant, Ferguson Raod Initiative Support,

George Washington Truett, pastor, teacher, and leader, was born in North Carolina in 1867 and died in 1944. He began his teaching career at the age of 18 and eventually established an academy with a student body of 300.

Truett graduated from Baylor University and eventually became its president. He served until his death as the leader of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Truett was well known throughout the United States as a preacher, leader and educator.