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Edward H. Cary Middle School

3978 Killion Drive Dallas, TX 75229

Phone: (972) 502-7600
Fax: (972) 502-7601

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Jennifer Orona
Principal

Leenette Pierce
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

Motto/Mission:
Every Child is a Focus

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Beige

School colors:
Scarlet and Black

Mascot: Colt

Enrollment: 530

Number of teachers: 40

Hours/Bell schedule:
1st: 8:30 am - 9:20 am
2nd: 9:25 am - 10:15 am
3rd: 10:20 am - 11:10 am

Lunch Times / 4th period
A: 11:15 am - 11:45 am
B: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
C: 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

5th: 12:50 pm - 1:40 pm
6th: 1:45 pm - 2:35 pm
7th: 2:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Trustee district: District 1

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 502-7624 / Harris

Counselor:
(972) 502-7611 / Coleman

Clinic:
(972) 502-7606 / Furrh

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Di-Fy-It, Red Ribbon Week, College & Career Day, A.V.I.D, Student Store, ROTC, Student Government, Cheerleading, and Talented and Gifted

After-school programs:
C.O.L.T.S. Remedial Tutoring Program, Drama Club

Extracurricular activities:
Band, Baseball, Softball, Boys & Girls Basketball, Football, Boys & Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Track, and Cross Country

Parent Involvement

6th Grade Orientation, PTA, C.O.L.T.S. Meet the Teacher Night, Parent teacher Conference Nights, Parent Academy

Edward Henry Cary, born in Alabama, arrived in Dallas in 1901. Becoming a prominent figure in the medical community his influence extended from Dallas to the rest of the nation. In the late 1950's, to commemorate his accomplishments and his gifts to society, Edward Henry Cary Middle School was named in his honor.