Schools-Frank Guzick Elementary School

Frank Guzick Elementary School

5000 Berridge Lane Dallas, Texas 75227

Phone: (972) 502-3900
Fax: (972) 502-3901

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Kimberly Robinson, Principal
Kimberly Robinson
Principal

Laura Garza
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
Motto-GIANT effort today creates GIANT achievement tomorrow! Mission Statement-To prepare all students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to become productive and responsible citizens.

Uniform colors

Top:
White or Red
Bottoms:
Navy, Black, or Khaki

School colors: Red and Gold

Mascot: GIANTS

Enrollment: 727

Number of teachers: 52

Hours/Bell schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
Northeast Elementary -
Lisa DeVeaux

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Michella Chappell (972) 502-3900

Counselor:
Anna Acevedo (972) 502-3907- LaToya Harring (972) 502-3908

Clinic:
Tarwa Hawley (972) 502-3900

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Science Lab for grades 3-5 Computer Lab for grades K-5 Music and Art for grades K-5

After-school programs:
After school tutoring 3:00-4:30 p.m. - Saturday School February 1st - April 26th, 8-12:30 p.m.

Extracurricular activities:
Boys and Girls basketball and soccer, Girl Scouts, Pathfinder Cadets, Student Council

Parent Involvement

PTA Meetings - 2nd Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. - Site Based Decision Making - 2nd Thursday of the month-5 p.m. - Parent Meetings - Parent Coffees(mornings), Parent Colleges(evenings) - Our Parent Volunteers work in the classroom and assist with fieldtrips.

Our school is named for Frank Guzick, DISD teacher, coach, and administrator. Born in Houston, Texas, he graduated from Texas Tech University in 1939 with a bachelors and a masters degree. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and taught returning soldiers after the war at Crozier Tech. In 1946, he became a teacher and coach at W. H. Adamson High School. In 1956, Guzick became assistant principal at Sunset High School and in 1963 he was named principal of Rylie Junior High. In 1970, he became principal of Dallas' first magnet school, Skyline High School. Known as Dallas' "Dean of Principals", Guzick did everything with a passion for perfection. He left an indelible positive imprint on many people and was the one main reason Skyline High School was the pride of DISD and successful in so many ways. Mr. Guzick retired from DISD in 1985 and continued to work as a consultant, judge debate competitions, and volunteer. He died in 1996 at age 81. Buried in Sherman, Texas, his headstone reads, "Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Educator, and Friend to All."