LISD Marcus High School

TEA Rating:
RECOGNIZED
Ratings Information

5707 Morriss Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028

Map

Phone: 469-713-5196
Fax: 972-350-9313

Principal: Gary Shafferman

BACK TO SCHOOL 2009-10 INFORMATION

OFFICE OPEN TO REGISTER NEW STUDENTS: July 16, 20-23, 27-30 / 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. by appointment only.
Carolee Byleveld at 469-948-7028

HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION:
Freshmen: August 12th, 8:30-11 & 12:30-3 p.m.
Sophmores: August 11th, 8:30-11 & 12:30-3 p.m.
Juniors: August 10th, 1-3 p.m.
Seniors: August 10th, 8:30-11 a.m.

FALL OPEN HOUSE: September 21

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Feb. 8, 2010 at 7 p.m.

HOMECOMING: September 25
PROM: May 15, 2010 at Frisco Embassy Suites
GRADUATION: June 12, 2010 at 6 p.m.

Marcus High School celebrated its 25th year of excellence in spring 2006. It is well-known for its high standards and preparation of college-bound students. Marcus students consistently perform well above the state and national averages for ACT and SAT scores. This past year, more than 79% of students taking AP exams received college credit. Marcus annually has a high number of students who receive recognition in the National Merit Scholar program. Academic Decathlon team consistently places in the top ten in Texas each year. In addition, there are numerous accomplishments made by our students in fine arts, debate, journalism, vocational and athletic teams at district and state level competitions. Student success has led to a positive school culture and tradition for Marcus' students and community. Marcus High School received Gold Performance Acknowledgments in 2006-07 for AP/IB Results; Attendance Rate; Commended on Social Studies; Comparable Improvement - Reading/ELA; Recommended High School Program/DAP;SAT/ACT Results; and Texas Success Initiative in ELA and Mathematics. Other recognitions include: National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Dept. of Education and Texas High School Network's Mentor School.

SCHOOL INFORMATION (Last updated January 2009)
BASIC DATA
School Hours	8:45 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
Assistant Principals	Amy Boughton, Rusty Hamric, Todd Knowles, Joanie Finch, Leigh Ann Lewis, Jason Mullin and Erum Shahzad
Counselors	Tom Alsop, Cydney Braswell, Teresa Dameron, Shayna Markham, Valerie Ollison, Cheryl Richey and David Spindle
Registered Nurse	Kathy Saucedo
School Colors	Red and Silver
School Mascot	Marauders
Grades	9 through 12
Total Enrollment	3017
Ninth Grade	887
Tenth Grade	775
Eleventh Grade	649
Twelfth Grade	706
Average Class Size	25:1 (Core Subjects)
% of Attendance	96.4%
PTA President	Susie Vaughn / 972-317-1656
School Bus Transportation	School bus transportation is provided to all students living two or more miles from the school.
FACULTY DATA
Teacher Education Status
Bachelor's Degree	121
Master's Degree	57
Teachers by Years of Experience
Beginning	9
1-5 Years	40
6-10 Years	41
11-20 Years	52
Over 20 Years	38
Avg. Actual Teaching Experience	13 Years
Avg. Teaching Experience in LISD	7 Years
Avg. Teacher Salary	$50,130
2007 Teacher of the Year	Kelly Sudderth
STUDENT DATA
Student Ethnicity
African American	4%
Hispanic	6%
White	86%
Other	4%

% of Students in Gifted Programs	15.2%
Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills 2008
Marcus High School	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11
Reading	96%	N/A	N/A
English/Language Arts	N/A	95%	98%
Mathematics	86%	87%	93%
Science	N/A	88%	94%
Social Studies	N/A	98%	99%
Lewisville ISD	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11
Reading	94%	N/A	N/A
English/Language Arts	N/A	96%	96%
Mathematics	82%	92%	92%
Science	N/A	75%	92%
Social Studies	N/A	94%	99%
MHS Students Seeking Higher Education – 2006-07
4-Year College	60%
2-Year College	20%
Technical School	2%
Military Service	1%
Other/Undecided	17%
OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS
• Honors/23 Advanced Placement Academic Courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art, Computer Science) • 16 Pre-AP Courses • Access to vocational/career classes at Dale Jackson Career Center • Learning Enrichment Academic Program (LEAP) • Computer Math and Computer Skills classes • Computer Labs • PSAT/SAT Preparation • SAT Improvement Project • TAKS Preparation Classes • ESL (English as a Second Language) • Special Needs classes to meet individual differences • At-Risk Support Groups • Student Council • Award-Winning Cheerleading Program • Athletic Programs: Football,basketball, cross country/track, soccer, swimming, golf, tennis, wrestling and baseball for boys. Basketball, cross country/track, volleyball, soccer, swimming, golf, tennis and softball for girls. • Accelerated Block Scheduling • Dyslexia Program • Tutorial Program • One of the first 18 mentor high schools in Texas • Marcus Band - State Marching Band Champions • Girls' Soccer: -2007 State Semi-finalists -2005 State Champions -2000-2006 4-times State Finalists (00, 03, 05 and 06) -Top Ten High School Teams in the Nation by NSCAA and Adidas (03, 05 and 06) • Boys' Soccer: 2007 National and State Champions (30-0-0) -16 consecutive play-off appearances • Girls Softball: 2007 State Semi-finalists • CHILL (Character Helps Individuals Live & Learn) campus-wide student mentoring program • National Honor Society • Various foreign language honor societies • Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society) • English Honor Society
COURSE OFFERINGS
Art, Athletics, Business, English, Language Arts, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Health, Physical Education, Industrial Arts, Journalism, AFJROTC, Mathematics, Band, Choral, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Speech/Debate, Theatre Arts, Dance, Computer Education, Home Economics, Cooperative Education.