Schools-Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School at Mountain View College

Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School at Mountain View College

4849 West Illinois Avenue
Dallas, TX 75211
Suite W53

Phone: (214) 860-3680
Fax: (214) 860-3689

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English	En Español

Dr. Janice D. Lombardi
Principal

Eric Pierce
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
The mission of Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School is to graduate high school seniors who have the opportunity to earn an Associate's Degree during the high school years. Through academic effort and motivation, Garza ECHS students have the ability to earn and accumulate enough dual credit or college credit at Mountain View College to graduate from both high school and community college.

Uniform colors

Top:
Blue, Black, Gold, White
Bottoms:

School colors: Blue and Gold

Mascot: Lions

Enrollment: 374

Number of teachers: 16

Hours/Bell schedule: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tutoring available everyday till 5:30 pm.

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Counselor:
Mr. Montgomery (214) 860-3681

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
All students have the opportunity to achieve not only a high school diploma but sixty hours towards an associate's degree.

After-school programs:
TSI Tutoring, TAKS Tutoring on as needed basis, College class tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
Junior State of America, Intramurals sports, Graphics Club, Robotics Team, National Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa ~ national honorary for community colleges, Step Team

Parent Involvement

Senior Booster Club, PTSA, SBDM, Step Team Booster Club

Major Awards and Honors

First-year Robotics Team placed 15th out of 50+ competitors in Regional Robotics Competition; Student placed on Governor's Board for Junior State; 15 National Merit Qualifiers

Trinidad “Trini” Garza has been a life-long advocate of public education and its access to all individuals. Mr. Garza was the FIRST Hispanic elected to the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and served in that capacity for two terms from 1969 – 1970 and from 1991-1994. During his life’s work, Mr. Garza received several Presidential appointments (from both President Clinton and President Carter). He currently serves as the Executive Director of La Voz del Anciano (Voice of the Elderly). Mr. Garza received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Texas A & M and worked at LTV and the Naval Air Station and Kelly Air Force base during his career as an electrical engineer. Mr. Garza has spent his life’s work in the service of others, including serving in the U. S. Navy and serving on numerous Boards of Directors such as the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Texas CAN Academy. Mr. Garza’s commitment to promoting and furthering educational prospects for all students is a demonstrable example of the opportunities that are offered to Garza ECHS students as they pursue a high school diploma and/or an Associate’s Degree.