Moisés E. Molina High School

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Moisés E. Molina High School
Pride and Excellence in Education.[1]
School type Public, Secondary
District Dallas Independent School District
Grades 9-12
Principal Patricia Dumas[1]
Faculty 150[1]
Students 2,417[2]
Colors black, and teal[1]
Mascot jaguars[1]
Trustee dist.  6, Carla Ranger[3]
Area   6, James Ponce[4]
Location 2355 Duncanville Road
Dallas, TX 75211
Information +1 (972) 502-1000[5]
Fax: +1 (972) 502-1001[6]

Moisés E. Molina High School is a public secondary school located at 2355 Duncanville Road in Dallas, Texas, (USA) in the 75211 ZIP code. It is part of the Dallas Independent School District and enrolls students in grades 9-12. It serves students from parts of southwestern Dallas and parts of Cockrell Hill.

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[edit] History

The school opened in August 1997 across Duncanville Road from Mountain View College, a community college operated by the Dallas County Community College District. The school is known for its distinctive exterior paint scheme featuring several bright colors, lending it the nickname "Skittles High". The school is named for Moisés E. Molina, a musician and retired DISD teacher. He attended the University of Texas at Arlington and North Texas State University. From Mr. Molina's writings:

   
“
 On Nov. 8, 1947, I became the newest citizen of McAllen, Texas. I was child number five to my parents, three brothers, and one sister. Church was the central activity in my family, and it was in church that I discovered my love for music. At the age of six, I was in piano classes, and I kept studing music all through school.

Music was my love, but teaching did not enter my thoughts until high school. Many teachers have lengthy explanations about why they chose teaching as a career. I know exactly why and when I decided to teach. The assistant band director at my high school cared about me. Watching him at work, I decided to be like him. I believe all teachers pursue the profession because of a role model. One of my biggest challenges has been to be the kind of role model that my favorite teacher was.
   
”

[edit] Extracurriculars

The school has the Ballet Folklórico Jaguara, an extra-curriccular dance program.[7] In August 2001, the program was featured in Texas Dance Magazine.[8]

[edit] Statistics

The attendance rate for students at the school is 92%, compared with a state average of 96%. 70% of the students at Molina are economically disadvantaged, 7% enroll in special education, 9% enroll in gifted and talent programs, and 22% are considered "limited english proficient."[9]

The ethnic makeup of the school is 89% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% White, non-Hispanic, 1% Asian/Pacific Islander, and less than 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native.[9]

The average class sizes at Molina are 25 students for English, 25 for foreign language, 23 for math, 28 for science, and 27 for social studies.[9]

Teachers at the school carry, on average, 10 years of teaching experience and 9% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.[9]

[edit] Feeder patterns

As of 2006, L. V. Stockard Middle School is the only middle school that feeds into Molina.[10]

The four elementary schools (all PK-6) that feed into Molina are Mary McLeod Bethune, Leila P. Cowart, Nancy J. Cochran, and Celestino M. Soto, Jr.[10]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e Dallas ISD - Moisés E. Molina High School. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  2. ^ Texas Education Agency - School Directory - type in school number "057905006" and select "view report." Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  3. ^ Dallas ISD - Schools by Trustee. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  4. ^ Dallas ISD - Schools by Area. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  5. ^ Dallas ISD - School telephone numbers. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  6. ^ Dallas ISD - School fax numbers. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  7. ^ Folklorico Jaguara - Jaguara History. Retrieved 4 October [[2006].
  8. ^ FindArticles.com - High School Dancers Step Into Culture And Confidence - Ballet Folklórico Jaguara at Moisés E. Molina High School, Texas. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  9. ^ a b c d Great Schools - Moisés E. Molina High School - Dallas, Texas. Information originally from the Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
  10. ^ a b Dallas ISD - 2006 School Feeder Patterns - Moisés E. Molina High School. Retrieved 4 October 2006.

[edit] External links

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