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City Park Elementary School

1738 Gano Street Dallas, TX 75215

Phone: (972) 794-7600
Fax: (972) 794-7601
gpontus@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Graciela Pontus
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
To provide a nurturing educational environment and prepare all students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to become productive and responsible citizens.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White and Red
• Bottoms:
  Navy, Khaki, or Black

School colors: Royal Blue and White

Mascot: All Stars

Enrollment: 225

Number of teachers: 22

Hours/Bell schedule: First bell: 7:50 a.m.; Tardy bell: 8:05 a.m.; Dismissal bell: 3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
Southwest Elementary -
Gilberto Gonzalez

Feeder pattern: Billy Earl Dade Middle Learning Center and James Madison High School

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 794-7611, Mary L Smoot

Counselor:
(972) 794-7605, Gloria Padilla

Clinic:
(972) 794-7606, Vurlee Brown

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Fall Festival and Cinco de Mayo Festival Partners in Education School Adopters: ATMOS Energy Raytheon Lions Club Altrusa International of Dallas KLIF Radio J. W. Bagley Foundation

After-school programs:
After-School and Saturday School All Stars Program, Homeless Education After School Program

Extracurricular activities:
Girl Scouts Ballet Folklorico Student Council

Parent Involvement

SBDM meets third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., PTA meets third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Parent Workshops on 1st Friday of each month at 8 a.m.

Major Awards and Honors

TEA Recognized Rating for 2005 and 2008

In 1919, a building was erected on the corner of Gano and Rowley streets and was named the City Park School. It replaced the Oak Grove School. The Oak Grove School had been torn down to accomodate the business and technological growth of the city. Emma Haley was the first principal of City Park Elementary School.