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South Oak Cliff High School

3601 S. Marsalis Ave. Dallas, TX 75216

Phone: (214) 932-7000
Fax: (214) 932-7001

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Rodney Cooksy
Principal

James Walker, Bobby Nevels
Assistant Principal(s)

Regina Crosby
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
The mission of South Oak Cliff High School is to provide academic and social opportunities that will enable students to use a variety technologies, accept and excel in challenging situations, and appreciate individuals of diversity.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White, Gold, Black
• Bottoms:
  Khaki, Black

School colors: Old Gold and White

Mascot: Golden Bear

Enrollment: 1,405

Number of teachers: 101

Hours/Bell schedule: Office Opens: 7:45 a.m. Teachers In Room: 8:15 a.m. Students Enter: 8:30 a.m. Tardy Bell: 8:40 a.m. 1st Period: 8:40- 9:25 a.m. 2nd Period: 9:30-10:20 a.m. 3rd Period: 10:25-11:10 a.m. 4th Period: 11:15- 1:10 p.m. A-Lunch: 11:15-11:40 a.m. B-Lunch: 11:45-12:10 p.m. C-Lunch: 12:14-12:40 p.m. D-Lunch: 12:44- 1:10 p.m. 5th Period: 1:15- 2:00 p.m. 6th Period: 2:05- 2:50 p.m. 7th Period: 2:55-3:45 p.m. Teachers Sign Out: 4 p.m. Office Closed: 4:30 p.m.

Trustee district: District 5

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(214) 932 7046 Annie Chaney, Janie Byas-Givens (214)932-7045

Counselor:
(214) 932 7011 Debra Hopson, Sherri Brown, KaShunda Davis, Darian Montgomery, Deane Flanigan

Clinic:
(214) 932-7027 Willie Jackson

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Advanced Placement Academic Decathlon Young Life AVID Dual Credit College Courses

After-school programs:
Tutoring Monday-Thursday 4:00-5:45

Extracurricular activities:
Football, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Wrestling, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Cheerleading, Drill Team, Band, PEP Squad, Step Team, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre Arts, Debate, JROTC

Parent Involvement

PTA, Alumni Association, Booster Clubs, School Volunteers, Site-Based Decision Making Committee

Major Awards and Honors

2008, 2007 and 2005 Class 4A Basketball State Champions Principal of the Year 2008-2009- 1st place - Math Olympiad School Zone Dallas Team Member 2nd place - Academic Decathlon