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William Hawley Atwell Law Academy

1303 Reynoldston Ln., Dallas, TX 75232

Phone: (972) 794-6400
Fax: (972) 794-6401

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Harnell Williams
Principal

Anthony Daniels
Assistant Principal(s)

JoAnn Powell
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

Motto/Mission:
The mission of W.H. Atwell is to ensure that all students demonstrate the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to be successful in tomorrow's world. This is accomplished in an environment that responds to the unique needs of each student through excellence in instruction and a partnership of students, staff, parents and community.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Preferred color is Khaki. Black or navy are acceptable.

School colors: Cardinal Red and Columbia Blue

Mascot: Archers

Enrollment: 945

Number of teachers: 78

Hours/Bell schedule: Breakfast 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Opening of School Bell 8:20 a.m. 1st Period 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. 2nd Period9:20 a.m.-10:05 a.m. Advisory 10:05 a.m.-10:35 a.m. 3rd Period 10:40 a.m.-11:25 a.m. 4th period 11:25 a.m.-1:00 p.m. A Lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon B Lunch 12:00 noon-12:30 p.m. C Lunch 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. 5th Period 1:05 p.m.-1:50 p.m. 6th Period 1:55 p.m.-2:40 p.m. 7th Period 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Trustee district: District 6

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 794-6436

Counselor:
(972) 794-6410

Clinic:
(972) 794-6407

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Fundamental Law Academy, Criminal Justice, Teen Court, public speaking, advanced technology, pre-AP courses, TAG, Spanish

After-school programs:
Future Teachers of America, Student Council, Homework Center, Boy's Mentoring Program, Gems and Jewels Girls' Mentoring Program, Computer Club

Extracurricular activities:
Boys and Girls Athletics-Soccer, football, basketball, track, baseball, and softball; Fine Arts-choir, orchestra, band, and art; Step Team; Cheerleaders; UIL; Year Book Club

Parent Involvement

Parent Workshops, PTA, Site-Based Decision Making, Parent Volunteers, Booster Clubs

Major Awards and Honors

2004 Glenn Hendrick Magnet Schools of Texas Merit Award Winner, U.S. Department of Education Excellence in Education Award, Governor's Certificate for Outstanding Performance and Gain; Dallas ISD Middle School Football and Track City Champions, 2005

Judge William Hawley Atwell was born in Sparta, Wisconsin, on June 8, 1869, and brought to Dallas by his parents when he was two years old. Judge Atwell practiced law in Dallas before his appointment to the federal bench. He took part in many Dallas civic affairs, and he was one of the founders of the Dallas Zoo. He was preeminent as the apostle of the rule of law as "the one great safeguard of our democracy." Throughout his achievements as an arbitrator of the differences among people, he distinguished himself with his humanity, his compassion, and his understanding.