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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

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Danielle Petters
Principal

Yolanda Garcia (8th Grade), Wilma King (6th Grade)
Assistant Principal(s)

Nancy Bernardino
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

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

Motto: Long on Pride!

Uniform colors

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

School colors: Red, Blue

Mascot: Buccaneer

Enrollment: 1,060

Number of teachers: 130

Hours/Bell schedule: Hours: 8:25 - 3:35

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 - Jason Engle:
(972) 502-4720

7th Grade - Carrie Stone:
(972) 502-4722

8th Grade - Deane Flanigan:
(972) 502-4721

Clinic:
Cindy Belk (972) 502-4715

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID),Talented & Gifted, PreAP classes 6th - 8th grades, Spring Musical, Dinner Theater, Texas Math & Science Coaches Association State Qualifying Competition, Modern Music Festival

After-school programs:
Thriving Minds, Ballet, Guitar Club, Yearbook Club, Supplementary Educational Services, Athletics (Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball)

Extracurricular activities:
LCC Drill Team, Cheerleading Squad, Dance Company, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, "Expectations" Show Choir, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society

Parent Involvement

Site-Based Decision Making Committee - 1st Thursday of each month at 5:30; PTA - 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 "The Long Run" 1 mile Fun Run & certified 5 K (October),

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.