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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

English En Español
Thomas J. Rusk Middle School Scorecard
Thomas J. Rusk Middle School Tarjeta de puntuación en Español

 

 




Juan 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