Schools-C.F. Carr Elementary School

C.F. Carr Elementary School

1952 Bayside St., Dallas, TX 75212

Phone: (972) 794-4300
Fax: (972) 794-4301
cruiz@dallasisd.org

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Christian Ruiz, Principal
Christian Ruiz
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
"Promoting Success in the West"

Uniform colors

Top:
white or navy blue
Bottoms:
navy blue or khaki

School colors: Purple and White

Mascot: Cougar

Enrollment: 445

Number of teachers: 22

Hours/Bell schedule: Breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. First Bell - 7:55 a.m. School Hours - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tardy Bell - 8:05 a.m.

Trustee district: District 5

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Linda Breslin

Counselor:
Melissa Pace

Clinic:
Denise Donelan

After-school programs:
*Texas Workforce Commission *Academic Interventions - Teacher led tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
*Art Club *Pinkston Academic Fair*Student Council Partnering with the People Empowerment Project

Parent Involvement

*Workshops related to drug awareness and parenting workshops *PTA, SBDM, and volunteer opportunities

Major Awards and Honors

*A TEA "Recognized" School for the 2006-2007 School Year *One of only 83 elementary schools in the state named to the Texas 2005 Honor Roll * Several teachers have been awarded the Junior League Grant * Teachers have been awarded the Texas Educator Excellence Grant for two consecutive years

Clarence F. Carr: C. F. Carr is one the many schools built in Dallas, Texas, which was named for an outstanding educator. Mr. Carr attended Paul Quinn College and Wilberforce University in Ohio, where he completed his work leading to a Bachelors Degree in Science. During his sophomore and junior years at Wilberforce University, young Mr.Carr’s work was so outstanding that he was made student instructor in Latin and Algebra. In 1918 he was awarded the Honorary Masters Degree in Science. In 1919 he was appointed as principal of the Dallas Colored High School, one of the best-colored high schools in the state. Clarence F. Carr delivered the address to the first college graduating class of Prairie View State College. He was president of the State Teachers Association and regarded as one of the most outstanding educators from Texas. He was principal at J. P. Starks Elementary School in Dallas.