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J.L. Long Middle School

6116 Reiger Ave. Dallas, TX 75214

Phone: (972) 502-4700
Fax: (972) 502-4701
dpetters@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Danielle Petters
Principal

Yolanda Garcia, Wilma King
Assistant Principal(s)

Some McCowan
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

Motto/Mission:
Mission: To cultivate young minds and spirits for academic achievement and personal excellence.

Motto: Long on Pride!

Uniform colors

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

School colors: Red, Blue

Mascot: Buccaneer

Enrollment: 986

Number of teachers: 130

Hours/Bell schedule: Hours: 8:30 - 3:30

1st Period - 8:30 - 9:19
2nd Period - 9:23 - 10:12
3rd Period - 10:16 - 11:05
4th Period - 11:10 - 12:48

11:10 - 11:40 (A Lunch - 6th)
11:44 - 12:48 (A Class - 6th)

11:10 - 11:40 (B Class - 7th)
11:44 - 12:14 (B Lunch - 7th)
12:18 - 12:48 (B Class - 7th)

11:10 - 12:14 (C Class - 8th)
12:18 - 12:48 (C Lunch - 8th)

5th Period - 12:52 - 1:41
6th Period - 1:45 - 2:34
7th Period - 2:39 - 3:30

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
East Secondary -
Regina Jones

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Janice Freiheit (972) 502-4726

Counselor:
6th Grade - Geraldine Palmer:
(972) 502-4720

7th Grade - Lena Bustos:
(972) 502-4722

8th Grade - Carrie Stone:
(972) 502-4721

Clinic:
Cindy Belk (972) 502-4715

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
AVID, Choir, Dance, Math Team, Physical Fitness Team, Science Team

After-school programs:
Ballet, Ballroom Dancing, After-School Tutoring, Saturday School

Extracurricular activities:
Chess Club, Dinner Theatre, ROTC Color Guard, Drill Team, Guitar Club, Spring Musical, Photography Club

Parent Involvement

Site-Based Decision Making Committee - 1st Thursday of each month at 5:30; PTA - 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00

Major Awards and Honors

Armelia Willard King Award for Excellence in Science, Award-Winning Science Team and Math Team, Award-Winning Choir, Bobby Bragan Scholarship Recipients, Circle Ten Council Learning for Life Award winners

John Lawson Long was superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District at the turn of the 20th century. He made many contributions to the Dallas educational system and helped lay the foundation for the Dallas Independent School District. Long's resolve to provide students with a classical education, as well as build strong character, continues today. Long died in June 1933.