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Julius Dorsey Elementary School

133 N. St. Augustine Road, Dallas, TX 75217

Phone: (972) 749-6300
Fax: (972) 749-6301

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Antonio Verduzco
Principal

Gracie Walker
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-6

Motto/Mission:
Motto: Promoting Excellence and Success in the Grove Mission: To ensure the academic and social success of all students by uniting active community participation, a nurturing school environment, and total commitment in a way that will promote high faculty and student expectations so that students become life long learners and productive members of our society.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White & Red
• Bottoms:
  Navy Blue, Khaki, or Black bottoms

School colors: Red & White

Mascot: Wildcats

Enrollment: 551

Number of teachers: 38

Hours/Bell schedule: 8:00AM - 3:00PM 7:15AM - 7:45AM Student Breakfast 7:30AM Students report to Auditorium, Cafeteria, or Gym 7:50AM Teachers pick up students 8:00AM Instruction Begins 8:05AM Tardy Bell 8:00AM - 8:15AM Drop Everything And Read 10:00AM - 1:30PM Designated Grade Level Lunches 2:45PM - 3:00PM Drop Everything And Write 3:00PM Student Dismissal

Trustee district: District 4

Learning Community:
Southeast Elementary -
Shirley Ison-Newsome

Feeder pattern: H. Grady Spruce High School

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 749-6311

Counselor:
(972) 749-6306

Clinic:
(972) 749-6305

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Talented and Gifted Program, Men of Honor & Ladies of Distinction, Boys Scouts, Student Council & Peer Mediation, Dance Club, Basketball (Spring) & Soccer (Fall), Green Team (Recycling)

After-school programs:
After-School Academics & Enrichment Program (Tues-Thurs), After-School Clubs & Organizations (Wed), Saturday TAKS School (Spring)

Extracurricular activities:
Basketball (Spring) & Soccer (Fall)

Parent Involvement

Volunteering in the classroom & school, Field Trips with grade levels, Parent Teacher Association, Monthly Parent Coffees, HIPPY Program

Major Awards and Honors

Recognized School Award 2003-2004 and 2005-2006; TEA Exemplary Campus 2009-2010 School Adopter: Baker Botts LLP volunteers won the Big Business Award for 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006; Baker Botts LLP also won the City Volunteer Center Award

Julius Dorsey was born July 17, 1876, in New Albany, Miss. He graduated from high school in 1896 in Kaufman, Texas, and attended George Peabody College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (1916) and a Master of Arts (1920). His emphasis on educational administration was child centered, and he gave lively support to subjects, such as art, music, homemaking. Dorsey served as superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District for five years, retiring in August of 1945.