Schools-Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School

Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School

1718 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210

Phone: (972) 749-5200
Fax: (972) 749-5201

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Vivian Taylor , Principal
Vivian Taylor
Principal

Alison Gower
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-12

Motto/Mission:
The mission of Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is to nurture the intellectual curiosity and creativity of young women and to address their developmental needs through dynamic, participatory learning processes. Our efforts strive to prepare young women for the highest level of academic success in college and graduate school and for effective and ethical leadership in our democratic society.

Uniform colors

Top:
Middle School: white blouse/red pullover sweater;
Bottoms:
red/blue plaid skirt

School colors: Red & Black

Mascot: Panther

Enrollment: 396

Number of teachers: 40

Hours/Bell schedule: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
East Secondary -
Regina Jones

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 749-5215/ Diana O'Connor

Counselor:
(972) 749-5218/Dolores Mangloña

Clinic:
(972) 749-5210 Nurse Sheets

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Student laptop program, advisory groups, leadership development seminars, intramual lacrosse team, basketballteam, volleyball team

After-school programs:
After-school activities two days per week, transportation, after-school tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
Lulac Club Academic Decathlon

Parent Involvement

PTA,SBDM

Major Awards and Honors

TEA Exemplary School; TI STEM Winner (Natalie Buxkemper)

Irma Rangel excelled at three careers during her life. She was a teacher and principal, a successful lawyer and the first Mexican-American woman to be elected to the Texas House of Representatives. She was instrumental in passing bills that improved education and resources for the poor and minorities, and she pioneered the legislation known as the 10 percent rule requiring all state universities to accept students who graduate at the top 10 percent of their high school classes. During her brave battle with breast cancer, Rangel was known for wearing many colorful hats in the Texas House. Rangel's life embodied leadership, public service, and dedication to education.