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B.F. Darrell Math, Science, and Technology Vanguard

4730 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

Phone: (972) 749-2100
Fax: (972) 749-2120

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
Our mission is to provide all students with a foundation that assures optimal growth in all areas so that they become productive members of society.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Black, Khaki, or Blue

School colors: Royal Blue and Gold

Mascot: Dragons

Enrollment: 330

Number of teachers: 30

Hours/Bell schedule: First Bell: 7:50 a.m.; Tardy Bell: 8 a.m.; Announcements: 8:10 a.m.; Lunch: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Last Bell: 3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 5

Learning Community:
Southeast Elementary -
Shirley Ison-Newsome

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Mrs. R. Hewitt (972) 749-2113

Counselor:
Mrs. A. Breedlove (972) 749-2106

Clinic:
(972) 749-2104

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Benjamin Banneker Math Club, Phillis Wheatley Reading Club, Geo Challange, Oratorical, TIVITS.

After-school programs:
TEKS, Reading, Math, and Science Tutoring; Homework Central; Comcast Literacy Club; Chess, and Dragon-Tech's Technology Club,and Science Club.

Extracurricular activities:
Twirlers, Steppers, Choir, Dancing Dolls, Chess, Boys and Girls Basketball and soccer.

Parent Involvement

Parent Academies; PTA and SBDM meetings, held the third Tuesday of each month; Parent Volunteers; Homeroom Liaisons; and participation in the A. Maceo Cluster PTA

Major Awards and Honors

B. F. Darrell was named a "Recognized" school by TEA for academic achievement.

Benjamin Franklin Darrell was a teacher of mathematics. He was a well respected member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where he sang in the choir. He was extremely positive, a strict disciplinarian, and adhered to his convictions. Darrell served as principal of Darrell school when it was a high school. At one time, Darrell was consisdered the largest African American school in the city and state.