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W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy

501 S. Edgefield Ave., Dallas, TX 75208

Phone: (972) 925-7100
Fax: (972) 925-7101

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

David Blain
Principal

Vivian Jones, Olga Elizabeth Garcia, Steven Welch
Assistant Principal(s)

Katrina Allen
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

Motto/Mission:
MOTTO: W.E. Greiner Middle School--No School Finer. MISSION: Our mission is to provide specialized training in the arts, with an exemplary educational experience based on students' needs and high expectations. "We Are Going To Make History!"

Uniform colors

• Top:
  Light Blue
• Bottoms:
  Navy

School colors: Black and Gold

Mascot: Yellow Jacket

Enrollment: 1,495

Number of teachers: 110

Hours/Bell schedule: 8:20 a.m.: Bell for Class; 8:25-9:15 a.m.: First Period; 9:19-10:04 a.m.: Second Period; 10:08-10:53 a.m.: Third Period; 10:57 a.m.-12:57 p.m.: Fourth Period; 1:01-1:50 p.m.: Fifth Period; 1:54-2:42 p.m.: Sixth Period; 2:46-3:35 p.m.: Seventh Period

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Vickie Calvin (972) 925-7148

Counselor:
Nelson Patterson, Delma Barron (972) 925-7125

Clinic:
Mary Hall (972) 925-7117

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Academy Holiday Show, Spring Musical (Guys and Dolls), Academy Awards Show, Awards Show for the Comprehensive School, Cadets- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines

After-school programs:
Academic Tutorials, Mon.-Thurs: After-school Enrichment Program

Extracurricular activities:
Basketball, football, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, track, National Junior Honor Society, Creative Writing Club, Yearbook Club, Library Book Club, Student Council, Pep Squad

Parent Involvement

ESL/ English Classes for Parents, SBDM Monthly Meetings, Parent Booster Club, Parent "Can We Talk" Meetings

Major Awards and Honors

Recognized Campus 2004-2005 Recognized Campus 2005-2006 Recognized Campus 2006-2007

William Edward Greiner was born March 11, 1863, in Paris, Texas. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Greiner. Greiner received his early training in the Paris schools and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Graduate of Pharmacy degree in 1888. He was in the retail drug business in Paris from 1891 to 1899. In 1900, the Greiner-Kelly Drug Company was organized and established in Dallas. Greiner served as president of the company. He was married to Myrtle Imogene Terry of Dallas, and they had two children, Mary Adelia and William E. Jr.