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Alex W. Spence Middle Learning Center & Talented/Gifted Academy

4001 Capitol Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

Phone: (972) 925-2300
Fax: (972) 925-2301
ShanJones@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Roberto Basurto
Principal

Jennie Choate-Crowther, Gilda Marquez and Mark Ifill
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
6-8

Uniform colors

• Top:
  6th Grade White, 7th Grade Purple, 8th Grade Gold--Collared Shirt
• Bottoms:
  Khaki

School colors: Purple & Gold

Mascot: Hornet

Enrollment: 1,085

Number of teachers: 135

Hours/Bell schedule: 8:15 a.m.--3:30 p.m. 7 period day

Trustee district: District 8

Learning Community:
East Secondary -
Regina Jones

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 925-2332 Ms. Sneed

Counselor:
(972) 925-2313 Don Bush 8th Grade; (972) 925-2312 Karen DeCuire 7th; (972) 925-2314 Beverly Pouncy 6th

Clinic:
(972) 925-2309 - Ms. Meza

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
High School/College Night, African American Festival, Cinco de Mayo, 21st Century, 8th Grade Promotion/Ceremony

After-school programs:
Recycling Club, Step Team, Drama Club, Yearbook, Gardening, Book Club, Photography, TAKS Tutoring, Student Council, For more information contact our Academic Coordinator: Shanna Jones (972)925-2321

Extracurricular activities:
Band & Orchestra, Piano, Art, Dance, Athletics, Cheerleading

Parent Involvement

PTA, Teacher/Staff recognition, SBDM; For more information please contact our Community Liason (972)925-2340

Major Awards and Honors

Winston Science Winners Middle School Overall Science Fair Winner TAG Academy--Exemplary; For more information on our Talented & Gifted Program contact our TAG Coordinator: Jennifer Starnes (972)925-2317