Schools-Hector P. Garcia Middle School

Hector P. Garcia Middle School

700 E. Eighth St. Dallas, TX 75203

Phone: (972) 502-5500
Fax: (972) 502-5501

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Gary Auld, Principal
Gary Auld
Principal

Claire Forrester, Pamela Watkins
Assistant Principal(s)

Isabel Salazar
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

Motto/Mission:
Through an uncompromising commitment to academic rigor, we will create a community of empowered learners and build a legacy of life-long learners.

Uniform colors

Top:
Black
Bottoms:
Khaki

School colors: Burnt orange and black

Mascot: Javelina

Enrollment: 954

Number of teachers: 72

Hours/Bell schedule: A Day 1st period - 8:30-10:00 2nd period - 10:00 - 11:30 3rd period - 11:30 - 2:00 Lunch included 4th period - 2:00 - 3:30 B Day 5th period - 8:30 - 10:00 6th period - 10:00 - 11:30 7th period - 11:30 - 2:00 8th period - 2:00 - 3:30

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
972-502-5529

Counselor:
972-502-5533

Clinic:
972-502-5524

After-school programs:
CLIMB Program for 6th grade students held 4:00-6:00 M-Th. Adult Basic Education classes and GED classes

Extracurricular activities:
Athletics, Award winning Step Team, Cheerleading, Dance, Band, Yearbook, Drama, and Environmental Club

Parent Involvement

Monthly meetings for parents, Academic Fair

Major Awards and Honors

LEED Certification, 5-2 record 8th grade Football, Girls Softball Zone Champs 2007-08, Runner-up District Champs Softball

Hector P. Garcia (1914-1996) was a medical doctor and civil rights activist. Presented with a Bronze Star and six Battle Stars for his service during World War II, Garcia returned to Corpus Christi with his wife and child. In 1948, Garcia formed the American GI Forum to help Mexican-American veterans who were being denied medical and financial benefits by the Veterans Administration. He fought for school desegregation and equal workplace opportunity through organizations like the League of United Latin American Citizens. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. After a lifetime of helping people overcome adversity and inspiring them to learn, Garcia died at age 82 in Corpus Christi. Garcia once said, "Education is our freedom, and an education should be everybody's business."