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School Listings
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Elementary Schools
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Bethany Elementary2418 Micarta Drive
Plano, TX 75025
Phone: 469.752.0300
Fax: 469.752.0301
Principal: Denise Bleggi
Counselor: Jayne Smith
School Hours: 7:45am - 2:45pm
School Colors: Teal and White
Mascot: Bunch (Animals)
Motto: Caring and Learning - Learning about Caring
Directions to School
From Dallas North Tollway: Legacy Dr. Exit - East to Independence, North on Independence to Micarta, East on Micarta to the school
From Central Expressway: Legacy Dr. Exit - West to Custer, North on Custer to Micarta, West on Micarta to the school
Achievements
Recognized by the Texas Education Agency (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002) Accountability System, Totally inclusive Special Education program, Perfect safety record, Nutrition Center perfect score - City Health Department, Keep Plano Beautiful Award for Earth Week activities, Best All-Around Elementary Science Fair, State PTA Membership Award, 1997 Outstanding PTA, and First Place in District for Beautification (1999), received Plano Futures Foundation Grant three years in a row for various projects. 2002-2003 Exemplary McGruff safety program.
Campus Programs
Advanced technology throughout school, Non-restrictive environment for all special needs, after-school Math and Reading Clinics, Integrated Library and Curriculum model, PACE for gifted and talented, STOP program, Environmental Club, Circle of Friends, Junior Achievement, Camp Classen, Literacy Specialist, Select Choir, BBTV (Bethany Bunch TV), Science Fair, History Fair, Safety Patrol, and Study Buddies
Parent Involvement Opportunities
School Based Improvement Committee, Book Fair and Pajama Party, active PTA that sponsors: Field Day, McGruff Safety Program, Fine Arts Day, Carnival, Sock Hop, Skate Night, Yearbook, Family Math Night, Reflections Art Contest, Bethany Blackboard/Bunch Bits (monthly/weekly newsletters), Parent Education, Student Field Trips. There are also volunteer opportunities in the classrooms, office, clinic and the library.
Community/Business Partnerships
Plano Police Department, Angelo & Vito's, Albertson's, & Kroger.
Feeder Schools:
Schimelpfenig Middle School
Jasper High School
Plano Senior High School
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Middle Schools
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Schimelpfenig Middle School2400 Maumelle Drive
Plano, TX 75023
Phone: (469) 752-6400
Fax: (469) 752-6401
Olga Grosscup, Principal
Ken Hardinson, Asst Principal
Judy Storholt, Principal Intern
Counselors:
Glenda Jerina - 6th Grade
Karin Zaltsman - 7h Grade
Kelli Straight - 8th Grade
School Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
School Colors: Black, Red & White
Mascot: Panthers
Motto: Our Strength Comes From Our Diversity
Directions to School
From Dallas North Tollway: Spring Creek Exit - East to Independence, North on Independence to Maumelle, East on Maumelle to the School
From Central Expressway: Spring Creek Exit - West to Custer, North on Custer to Maumelle, West on Maumelle to the School
Achievements
U. S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award, Texas Education Agency Exemplary Status, Texas Successful Schools Award, Plano Futures Foundation Grant Winners, Today Foundation Awards Recipients 1997 & 1998, More than 50 recipients of 1999 School Trustee Awards, 5 year recipient of the PISD Exemplary Writing Award, Whiz Quiz –City Champions, Mathcounts Reginal Winners/4th in state, Yearbook “Award of Honor”, UIL Sweepstakes Award Band, Orchestra & Choir, Plano Teacher of the Year (1992), Plano Beginning Teacher of the Year (1993, 1994), Perot Award for Excellence in Teaching (1993, 1994 & 1995) Teacher of the Year finalist (1998, 1999).
Campus Programs
Connected Math Program, Academic Teaming, Language Arts Block, FRIEND/Mentor program, National Junior Honor Society, Duke University Talent Search, President's Education Awards Program, Peer Mediation Program, STAND, Crimestoppers Program.
Parent Involvement Opportunities
PTSO, Volunteer Programs, SBIC, Key Communicators.
Feeder Schools:
Jasper High School
Plano Senior High School
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High Schools
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Jasper High School6800 Archgate Drive
Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (469) 752-7400
Fax: (469) 752-7401
Principal: Michael Novotny
Assistant Principal: Ed Escobedo
Assistant Principal: Burton Smith
Assistant Principal: Randall Chaddick
Administrative Intern: Julie Hirsh
Counselors:
Galen McCormack - A - Cl
Yvonne Miller - Co - Ham
Janie Timbes - Han - Le
Judy Mezick - Li - Par
Bob Pantello - Pas - Ste
Karen Williamson - Sti - Z
School Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
School Colors: Green, Black & White
Mascot : Jaguar
Motto: Jasper High School is dedicated to providing a unified, caring environment where each student will be prepared to succeed in a diverse and challenging world.
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