Jackson Technology Center
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| Jackson Technology Center | |
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| 1310 Bobbie Lane Garland, Texas, Dallas County, 75040-4821 USA |
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| School district | Garland ISD |
| Superintendent | Curtis Culwell, Ed.D.[1] |
| Principal | David Dunphy[2] |
| Assistant principals | Linda Jones Hugo Martinez[2] |
| Enrollment |
1,131 [3] (2007) |
| Average class size | 19 English 24 foreign language 20 math 26 science 29 social studies[3] |
| School type | Public middle school |
| Grades | 6–8 |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 7 [4] |
| Mascot | Viking[5] |
| Opened | 1966[5] |
| Homepage | Jackson Technology Center |
Jackson Technology Center is a public middle school located in Garland, Texas (USA). Jackson Technology Center enrolls students in grades 6-8 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District.
The school colors are White, Blue and Yellow[citation needed]
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[edit] History
The school was named after Ben C Jackson, a Garland civic leader. It opened in 1966 under the name of Jackson Junior High School with grades 7 through 9. The school was later renamed Jackson Middle School with the current grade levels of 6 to 8. In fall of 1998, Jackson Middle School changed its name to Jackson Technology Center featuring the MST program.[5]
[edit] Curriculum
Jackson Technology Center is known as a magnet school that hosts the MST (Math, Science, and Technology) program. The program implements honor level curriculum that utilizes computer technology and cooperative groups. The school technology lab exploration program features animation, biotechnology, computer graphic design, CAD/CAM, automation and robotics, and flight instrumentation.[6]
[edit] Statistics (per 2006)
The attendance rate for students at the school is 97%, compared with a state average of 96%. 57% of the students at Jackson are economically disadvantaged, 7% enroll in special education, 7% enroll in gifted and talent programs, 21% are enrolled in career and technology programs, and 20% are considered "limited English proficient."[3]
The ethnic makeup of the school is 44% Hispanic, 20% White, non-Hispanic, 18% African American, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American.[3]
The average class sizes at Jackson are 19 students for English, 24 for foreign language, 20 for math, 26 for science, and 29 for social studies.[3]
Teachers at the school carry, on average, 10 years of teaching experience and 11% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.[3]
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.garlandisd.net/about/leadership.asp. Retrieved on 14 December 2007
- ^ a b http://www.garlandisdschools.net/JacksonTechnologyCenter/. Retrieved on 14 December 2007
- ^ a b c d e f 2007 TEA AEIS Report. Retrieved on 2 February 2008.
- ^ http://www.garlandisdschools.net/JacksonTechnologyCenter/bell.asp. Retrieved on 14 December 2007
- ^ a b c http://www.garlandisdschools.net/JacksonTechnologyCenter/about.asp. Retrieved on 14 December 2007
- ^ http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/magnet_programs/MST.asp. Retrieved on 2 February 2008.
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| 2007 Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating |
| Exemplary | Recognized | Academically Acceptable | Academically Unacceptable | Not Rated: Other |
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| High schools | Garland | Lakeview Centennial | Naaman Forest | North Garland | Rowlett | Sachse | South Garland |
| Middle Schools | Austin | Classical Center at Brandenburg | Bussey | Coyle | Hudson | Jackson | Lyles | Memorial | O'Banion | Sam Houston | Schrade | Sellers | Webb |
| Elementary Schools | Abbett | Armstrong | Back | Beaver Technology Center | Bradfield | Bullock | Caldwell | Carver | Centerville | Classical Center at Vial | Club Hill | Cooper | Couch | Daugherty | Davis | Dorsey | Ethridge | Freeman | Giddens-Steadham | Golden Meadows | Handley | Heather Glen | Herfurth | Hickman | Hillside | Keeley | Kimberlin | Liberty Grove | Lister | Luna | Montclair | Northlake | Park Crest | Pearson | Roach | Rowlett | Sewell | Shorehaven | Shugart | Southgate | Spring Creek | Stephens | Toler | Walnut Glen | Watson | Weaver | Williams |
| Pre-Kindergarten schools | Florence Parsons Prekindergarten School | Gloria Cisneros PreKindergarten School |
