Schools-Jerry R. Junkins Elementary School

Jerry R. Junkins Elementary School

2808 Running Duke Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone: (972) 502-2400
Fax: (972) 502-2401

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Ron Morris
Principal

Grade levels:
K-5

Uniform colors

Top:
Royal Blue or White
Bottoms:
Black, Khaki, or Navy Blue. No Jeans

School colors: Royal Blue and Black

Mascot: Trains

Enrollment: 682

Number of teachers: 45

Hours/Bell schedule: Studetns are tardy after 8:00 a.m.

Trustee district: District 1

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Counselor:
972-502-2409

Clinic:
972-502-2412

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Advanced Math Orchestra UIL Show Choir Theatre

After-school programs:
TWC After-School Program. By application only. Many local day care sites that provide trasportation from Junkins.

Extracurricular activities:
Algebra (Advanced Math) Chess Technology Science Club CSI- Child Science Investigation

Parent Involvement

Very active PTA and SBDM. Volunteer opportunities include: tutoring, after-school programs, events, decorating, mentoring, etc.

Major Awards and Honors

The 2006/2007 school year was the first year the school was open.

Jerry Junkins Elementary School is named for Jerry Junkins, the former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board for Texas Instruments. Friends of Jerry Junkins say that his passion was improving education, and give as an example that he utilized TI's influence to help create model Head Start programs in the Dallas Independent School District. He also was Chairman of the Citizens Council Education Committee, and fought for education reform in Texas schools by promoting measurement and accountability in the classroom. In 1995, Junkins was recognized for his work in early childhood education with the John B. Connally Award from the Just for the Kids Foundation. Jerry Junkins Elementary is proud it is named for one of education's biggest advocates!