| Moisés E. Molina High School | |
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| 2355 Duncanville Road Dallas, TX 75211 |
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| School district | Dallas Independent School District |
| Principal | Patricia Dumas[1] |
| Faculty | 150[1] |
| Type | public, secondary |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Motto | Pride and Excellence in Education.[1] |
| Mascot | jaguars[1] |
| Color(s) | black and teal[1] |
| Students | 2,417[2] |
| Information | +1 (972) 502-1000[3] Fax: +1 (972) 502-1001[4] |
| Trustee dist. | 6, Carla Ranger[5] |
| Area | 6, James Ponce[6] |
Moisés E. Molina High School is a public secondary school in Dallas, Texas. Molina High School is part of the Dallas Independent School District. It serves students from parts of southwestern Dallas and parts of Cockrell Hill.
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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 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 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. |
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The school is known for its distinctive exterior paint scheme featuring several bright colors, lending it the nickname "Skittles High".
Extracurriculars
The school has the Ballet Folklórico Jaguara, an extracurricular dance program.[7] In August 2001, the program was featured in Texas Dance Magazine.[8]
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 American, 8% African American, 1% White, non-Hispanic, 1% Asian/Pacific Islander American, 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 mathematics, 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]
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]
References
- ^ a b c d e Dallas ISD - Moisés E. Molina High School. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ Texas Education Agency - School Directory - type in school number "057905006" and select "view report." Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ Dallas ISD - School telephone numbers. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ Dallas ISD - School fax numbers. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ Dallas ISD - Schools by Trustee. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ Dallas ISD - Schools by Area. (PDF). Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ Folklorico Jaguara - Jaguara History. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ FindArticles.com - High School Dancers Step Into Culture And Confidence - Ballet Folklórico Jaguara at Moisés E. Molina High School, Texas. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ a b c d Great Schools - Moisés E. Molina High School - Dallas, Texas. Information originally from the Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
- ^ a b Dallas ISD - 2006 School Feeder Patterns - Moisés E. Molina High School. Retrieved 4 October 2006.
External links
- Folklórico Jaguara
- Dallas ISD listing for Moisés E. Molina High School
- School profile (PDF)
- Attendance zone map (PDF)
- Moisés E. Molina High School is at coordinates Coordinates:
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| High schools | … full list Adams | Adamson | Carter | Hillcrest | Jefferson | Kimball | Lincoln | Madison | Molina | North Dallas | Pinkston | Samuell | Seagoville | Skyline | Smith | South Oak Cliff | Spruce | Sunset | W. T. White | Wilson |
| Middle schools | … full list Anderson | Hill | Hood | Quintanilla |
| Elementary schools | … full list Hooe | Preston Hollow |
| Magnet schools | Townview magnets: Government, Law, & Law Enforcement | Science and Engineering Magnet | Talented & Gifted | Business and Management | Education and Social Services | Health Professions Other High Schools: Washington HS for Performing and Visual Arts | Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet Middle/High: Rangel Young Women's | PreK-8: Dealey Montessori | Stone Montessori | 4-8: Travis Academy/Vanguard |
