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Moisés E. Molina High School

2355 Duncanville Rd., Dallas, TX 75211

Phone: (972) 502-1000
Fax: (972) 502-1001

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Dorothy Gomez
Principal

John Washington, Linda Johnson, Laura Trowbridge
Assistant Principal(s)

Ronald Morris
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
"Pride and Excellence in Education"

Uniform colors

• Top:
  none
• Bottoms:
  none

School colors: Black and Teal

Mascot: Jaguar

Enrollment: 1,799

Number of teachers: 150

Hours/Bell schedule: 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Hazel Peterson, Karen Harris (972) 502-1034 or 1035

Counselor:
(972) 502-1016

Clinic:
Diana Camarillo (972) 502-1023

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Double Blocked Algebra I classes, Geared - Up (higher education), Reconnection classes, Read 180 Program, Agile Mind for Algebra and Geometry, Smaller Learning Community, AVID, Extended-day and Saturday tutoring

After-school programs:
TAKS tutoring (before and after school), TAKS Saturday School, Reconnection classes, Tutoring pull-outs

Extracurricular activities:
Academic Decathlon, Academic Fair, Camp Enterprise, Parent Academy, Folklorico Dance, Spanish National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, National Honor Society sports (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, track, cross country, wrestling, baseball, softball, golf,swimming)

Parent Involvement

Site-Based Decision Making Committee, PTA, Adult ESL Evening Classes, Adult GED Classes

Major Awards and Honors

2001-2002 DISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2002-2003 Oak Cliff Golden Oak Award Winner, 2004-2005 Disney Fine Arts Teacher of the Year, 2005-2006 DASL Secondary Librarian of the Year

From the writings of Mr. Molina, who was a teacher in the DISD: "On Nov. 8, 1947, I became the newest citizen of McAllen, Texas. I was child number five to my parents, three brothers, and one sister. Church was the central activity in my family, and it was in church that I discovered my love for music. At the age of six, I was in piano classes, and I kept studying music all through school.

Music was my love, but teaching did not enter my thoughts until high school. Many teachers have lengthy explanations about why they chose teaching as a career. I know exactly why and when I decided to teach. The assistant band director at my high school cared about me. Watching him at work, I decided to be like him. I believe all teachers pursue the profession because of a role model. One of my biggest challenges has been to be the kind of role model that my favorite teacher was."

I worked toward my first degree at Pan American College. At the University of Texas at Arlington and North Texas State University, I completed my two degrees. I excelled at instrumental music. Again, I felt the influence of that favorite teacher.