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Harry C. Withers Elementary School

3959 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75229

Phone: (972) 794-5000
Fax: (972) 794-5001

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Andrea Cockrell
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5th

Motto/Mission:
Our mission is to transform each child into a successful learner and a positive global contributor by nurturing the greatness within each one.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White or navy
• Bottoms:
  Khaki, brown, navy and black

School colors: Purple and White

Mascot: Wildcat

Enrollment: 425

Number of teachers: 32

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch Schedule: Pre-K 10:15 a.m. Kindergarten 11:00 a.m. First 11:15 a.m. Second 12 p.m. Third 11:30 a.m. Fourth 11:45 a.m. Fifth 12:15 p.m.

Trustee district: District 1

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
TBD

Feeder pattern: E.D. Walker Middle School, W.T. White High School

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Donna Anderson (972) 794 5009

Counselor:
Andrea Hall (972) 794 5011

Clinic:
Hillary Mueller (972) 794-5005

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
TAG (Gifted and Talented Program), computer instruction, orchestra, art, P.E., music, strings, Environmental Club, Real School Gardens

After-school programs:
Basketball, volleyball, track, tutoring, Champions after school care

Extracurricular activities:
Basketball, volleyball, track, Math Olympiad, orchestra, cheerleading, chess, Student Council, Destination Imagination

Parent Involvement

PTA, Dad's Club, Latino Advisory Council, SBDM Committee, DEAR Parents - read aloud program, Fall Carnival, Taste of the Neighborhood Auction, Dad's Club Wildcat Fest

Major Awards and Honors

TEA Exemplary School, Destination Imagination State Level winners, TEA Distinguished Progress Award

Harry C. Withers Elementary School is named after the distinguished North Texas journalist and community leader, Harry Clay Withers.