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John Q. Adams Elementary School

8239 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217

Phone: (972) 794-1200
Fax: (972) 794-1201
jsandova@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Jaime Sandoval
Principal

Gracie Walker
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
We are a learning community working rigorously to inspire our students to become successful independent thinkers. WE ARE JOHN QUINCY ADAMS AND WE ARE "ON THE MOVE!"

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White or Navy
• Bottoms:
  Blue, black, and khaki

School colors: Green and white

Mascot: Proud Eagle

Enrollment: 629

Number of teachers: 45

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:50 a.m. students line up 8:00 a.m. Instruction begins 3:00 p.m. End of the School Day 3:15 p.m. Students who have not been picked up must report to the office

Trustee district: District 4

Learning Community:
Southeast Elementary -
Shirley Ison-Newsome

Feeder pattern: Samuell High School

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Oinette Flake (972) 794-1209

Counselor:
Tamara Mays (972) 794-1200

Clinic:
Angela Beaty, (972) 794-1205

Special programs:
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - JQA is going Green! Get Fit JQA! - A program to help teachers, students and parents get physically fit. Rocket Club - Students in Grades 3 - 5 will learn how to make and launch rockets. Math Club - Students in Grades 2 - 5 will participate in math competitions throughout the school year.

After-school programs:
Parks and Recreation After School Enrichment Program

Parent Involvement

Parent Academy meetings, contact counselors for more information; PTA meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

Major Awards and Honors

2008-2009 TEA Recognized Campus 2007-2008 TEA Recognized Campus 2008-2009 5 Star School Nutrition Program 2007-2008 5 Star School Nutrition Program 2007-2008 Area and Quadrant Cafeteria Supervisor of the Year 2007-2008 Southeast Chamber of Commerce Principal of the Year

John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, was born on July 11, 1767, in Braintree (now Quincy), Mass. He was the son of John Adams, the second president of the United States. John Quincy Adams was a strong opponent of slavery and led the fight that forced Congress to receive antislavery petitions. His interest and support of the arts and sciences helped in the establishment of the Smithsonian Institute. Adams died of a stroke in 1848.