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Thomas J. Rusk Middle School

Thomas J. Rusk Middle School

2929 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75235

Phone: (972) 925-2000
Fax: (972) 925-2001


School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Thomas J. Rusk Middle School Scorecard

 

 




John Vega
Principal

Ernest Villarreal
Assistant Principal(s)

Stephanie Hall
Associate Principal-Teaching and Learning

Grade levels:
6-8

Motto/Mission:
Our mission is to motivate all students to become independent thinkers inspired to become lifelong learners and productive citizens who respect themselves and the differences of others.

Uniform colors

  • Top:
    White
  • Bottoms:
    Khaki

School colors: Green and gold

Mascot: Ram

Enrollment: 864

Number of teachers: 39

Hours/Bell schedule: 1st Period: 8:30-9:25 a.m. 2nd Period: 9:30-10:20 a.m. 3rd Period: 10:25-11:10 a.m. A Lunch Students: Lunch: 11:15-11:50 a.m.; 4th Period: 11:55 a.m.-12:45 p.m. B Lunch Students: 4th Period: 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.; Lunch: 12:10-12:45 p.m. 5th Period: 12:50-1:40 p.m. 6th Period: 1:45-2:35 p.m. 7th Period: 2:40-3:30 p.m.

Trustee district: District 8

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell


Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 925-2021 Michele Davis

Counselor:
(972) 925-2019 Raquel Cardenas , (972) 925-2013 An

Clinic:
(972) 925-2008 Dianne Dashiell

 

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
AVID Band JR ROTC Karate Advanced Computer Applications Century 21 Afterschool Program English for Spanish Speaking Parents Reconnection Night School

After-school programs:
21st Century After-School Program for student enrichment and academic advancement

Extracurricular activities:
All Team Sports

Parent Involvement

PTA- 1st Thursday of the month Mothers and Grandmothers Club


  • 1st Secretary of War of the Republic 1836 Battle of San Jacinto
  • Brigadier-General of the Republic 1838-1839
  • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic 1839-1840
  • President Statehood Convention 1845
  • U.S, Senator State 1846-1857