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2075 Edmonds Lane
Lewisville, TX 75067
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Phone: 469-713-5963
Fax: 972-315-9390
Principal: Scot Finch
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Durham Middle School opened August, 2002. At Durham, we adhere to a simple educational philosophy called the "Three E's" (Excellence, Efficiency and Equity). Excellence is the setting of high expectations for all students as well as ensuring that quality instructional practices are implemented in the classroom. Efficiency is the practice of "working smarter" by adjusting curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of the individual student. Equity is the firm belief that ALL students can be successful – NO exceptions, NO excuses. Educators, parents and community members working together for the success of students make an unbeatable, winning team! Durham MS received Gold Performance Acknowledgments from the Texas Education Agency in 2006-07 for: Attendance (2005-06); Commended on Reading/ELA and on Social Studies; and Comparable Improvement - Mathematics. |
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SCHOOL
INFORMATION
(Last
updated December 2007) |
BASIC
DATA |
School
Hours |
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Assistant
Principals |
Alice Hammons and Monica Story
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Counselors |
Margie Hithersay and Janet Ward
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Registered
Nurse |
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School
Colors |
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School
Mascot |
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Grades |
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Total
Enrollment (Dec. 2007) |
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257 |
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236 |
Average
Class Size |
19:1 (Core Subjects) |
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of Attendance (2005-06) |
96.5% |
PTA
President |
Michelle Pellechio |
School
Bus Transportation |
School
bus transportation is provided to all students
living two or more miles from
the school. |
FACULTY DATA (PEIMS Reports, 09/07) |
Teacher Education Status |
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49 |
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17 |
Teachers
by Years
of Experience |
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6 |
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36 |
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Avg.
Actual Teaching Experience |
6 Years |
Avg.
Teaching Experience in LISD |
2 Years |
Avg.
Teacher Salary |
$44,855 |
2007 Teacher of the Year |
Deborah Psencik |
STUDENT DATA (06-07 AEIS Reports) |
Student
Ethnicity |
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26% |
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21% |
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45% |
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8% |
%
of Students in Gifted Programs |
10.2% |
Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills 2007
(TAKS is administered in grades 3-11; TAKS Met Standard is reflected below) |
Durham Middle School |
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Reading |
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Mathematics |
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Writing |
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Science |
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Social Studies |
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Lewisville ISD |
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Reading |
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Mathematics |
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Writing |
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Science |
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Social Studies |
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OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS |
• Learning Enrichment Academic Program (LEAP)
• Pre-AP Classes
• Three Computer Labs
• Dyslexia Program – MTA
• Special Education Inclusion Program
• Tutorial Program
• Athletics Program: Football, basketball, soccer and track for boys. Basketball, soccer, track and volleyball for girls.
• National Junior Honor Society
• Student Council
• Yearbook/Newspaper Staff
• Crimestoppers Program
• Peer Mediation
• Chess Club
• Cooking Club
• Knitting Club
• Science Club
• Drama Club
• Cheerleading
• Book Club
• Art Club
• Computer Club
• Dragonettes (Pep Squad)
• First Ladies Club (FLC)
• Spelling and Geography Bees
• UIL Academics
• Math Club
• Reading Club
• Band
• Orchestra
• Choir
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COURSE OFFERINGS |
English/Language Arts, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Special Education, Band, Art, LEAP, Athletics, Choir, Family and Consumer Science, Sixth Grade Exploratory Electives, Spanish, Industrial Technology, Computer Instruction, Orchestra, Outdoor Trails, Video Editing. |
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