Schools-Arcadia Park Elementary School

Arcadia Park Elementary School

1300 N. Justin Ave., Dallas, TX 75211

Phone: (972) 502-5300
Fax: (972) 502-5301

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Diana V. Nuñez, Principal
Diana V. Nuñez
Principal

Alicia Yaliweisei
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-6

Motto/Mission:
Together We Can and Will Succeed

Uniform colors

Top:
navy blue
Bottoms:
khaki

School colors: Royal blue and White

Mascot: Wildcat

Enrollment: 805

Number of teachers: 50

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:50 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Feeder pattern: L. G. Pinkston High School

Other Contacts

Librarian:
972) 502-5346

Counselor:
Sylvia De La Garza (972) 502-5331, Kathe Pace (972)502-5324

Clinic:
Nurse Hancock (972) 502-5308

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
ARK for Teachers/ARK for Parents HIPPY Campus

After-school programs:
Tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
Art Club, Baseball, Basketball, Book Club, Computer Club, Drama Club, Folklorico, German Club, Guitar Club, Homework Help, Math Club, Music Club, Newspaper Club, Soccer Club Monday and Tuesday 3:15-4:30

Parent Involvement

PTA, ESL classes, EL Civics,GED Classes, ARK for Parents, Nutrition classes, Parenting workshops, Coffee with the Principal

Major Awards and Honors

TEA Recognized School 2005-2006 TEA Recognized School 2003-2004 Arcadia Park Elementary sets a new standard for school design and community partnership. It is the Dallas Independent School District's first combined, public-use campus -- housing a school and a public library and including a public park. As such, it is a model for efficient use of public space and tax money, cooperatively shared by the DISD, the Dallas Public Library, and the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department.

Arcadia Park's first school was founded in 1924, 13 years after investors had developed the area, then west of Dallas. The school began as a four-room brick structure. A new wing was added in 1937 and another followed in 1952. A gymnasium was built in 1962. However, the community continued to grow and develop and eventually outgrew the original and renovated structures. A large park site was acquired for a replacement school. Arcadia Park Elementary opened in the fall of 2004. The Dallas Public Library adjoining the school opened in January 2005.