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Pleasant Grove Elementary School

1614 N. St. Augustine Road, Dallas, TX 75217

Phone: (972) 892-5000
Fax: (972) 892-5001
pleasantgroveelementary@dallasisd.org


School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Pleasant Grove Elementary School Scorecard
Pleasant Grove Elementary School Tarjeta de puntuación en Español

 

 



Ellen Perry, Principal
Ellen Perry
Principal

Glendelia Gaona
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
Mission Statement: We, the faculty/staff of Pleasant Grove Elementary School, are committed to providing all students with behavioral and adademic knowledge/skills to reach their greatest potential to become productive and responsible citizens. Motto: "Soaring to New Heights: With High Expectations for All."

Uniform colors

  • Top:
    White
  • Bottoms:
    Black, navy blue, or khaki

School colors: Purple and gold

Mascot: Eagles

Enrollment: 655

Number of teachers: 58

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 4

Learning Community:
Southeast Elementary -
Shirley Ison-Newsome


Other Contacts

Librarian:
Ms. McClung, (972) 892-5000

Counselor:
Mr. McCullum and Ms. Rosen, (972) 892-5000

Clinic:
Ms. Kendrick, (972) 892-5000

 

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Wild About Reading Family Night, (October) Multicultural Parade/Celebration, (November) Veterans' Day Celebrations, (Fall and Spring) TAKS Parents' Training Evenings, (March) Math Madness Night

After-school programs:
21st Century Grant-tutoring, Future Teachers' Club, Scrapbook Club, soccer, specialty dancing, Science Lab Clubs, art, music

Extracurricular activities:
Art, band, music, physical education, special education support, talented and gifted, student council, community service

Parent Involvement

Parents are considered first teachers and partners on campus. Parents are encouraged to be active participants in our school by: Attending Open House, Parent Conferences, Parent Training Nights, and Family Reading/Math Nights; reading to/with students every night and reviewing homework; sharing/teaching special skills/knowledge they possess; and serving as volunteers for various activities after receiving a background check clearance.

Major Awards and Honors

The school has been Academically Acceptable since it opened 10 years ago. Goal is to become a Texas Education Agency Recognized campus. Have received acolades for high School Effectiveness Indices.


Pleasant Grove Elementary School was built in response to the increasing population in the Southeast Dallas area. The name of this campus serves as a tribute to the people who fought hard so that their children could obtain a better education in less crowded conditions.