Schools-H.S. Thompson Learning Center

H.S. Thompson Learning Center

5700 Bexar St., Dallas, TX 75215

Phone: (972) 502-8900
Fax: (972) 502-8901
KCotton@dallasisd.org

School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English	En Español

Kamalia L. Cotton, Principal
Kamalia L. Cotton
Principal

Grade levels:
Pre-Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Motto/Mission:
"Celebrating ROCKSTAR Success"

Our mission is to ensure that all students at H.S. Thompson Learning Center are on track to graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills required to become productive and responsible citizens.

Uniform colors

Top:
White
Bottoms:
Navy, Khaki, or Black

School colors: Royal Blue and White

Mascot: The Mighty Tiger

Enrollment: 250

Number of teachers: 26

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for grades PK-1 8 p.m.-3:45 p.m. for grades 2-5

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
Southeast Elementary -
Shirley Ison-Newsome

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Elizabeth Brown, (972) 502-8921

Counselor:
Priscilla Watkins, (972) 502-8908

Clinic:
Sharon Bradley, (972) 502-8904

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Talented and Gifted, Piano, Handbells, Choral Music, Visual Arts, Hands on Science Laboratory, Interactive Technology Lab Computer

After-school programs:
TAKS/ITBS Intervention, Math Olympiad, Hour of Power Instructional Block, Monthly Reading/Math Activities, After-School Tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
Tiger Paw Cheerleading, Blue Thunder Drill Team, Thompson Praise Dancers, Photojournalism, Student Council, Soccer, Basketball

Parent Involvement

PTA, Site-Based Decision Making, Parent Breakfasts, Family Fun Night, TAKS Night

Major Awards and Honors

Exemplary School 2009-2010

Hampton Samuel Thompson (1868-1936) was a native of Columbia, S.C. He attended Benedict College in Columbia and later graduated from Biddle College in Charlotte, N.C. He moved to Texas in 1884, and in 1900, became teacher-in-charge of Dallas High School, now B.F. Darrell Elementary School. From 1905 to 1907, he was principal of Number 2 School, which now is Booker T. Washington High School. In 1907, he became assistant superintendent of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute in Austin, Texas, serving for five years. Upon returning to Dallas, he was reassigned as the principal of Dallas High School, serving from 1913 to 1924, when he became ill. He died in 1936.