SCHOOLS

THE DALLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dallas Public Schools (known until last year as the Dallas independent School District, or DISD) are one the most talked about, cared about topics in Dallas. While debate rages on about the condition and future of the system as a whole and what we can and should do about it, almost everyone agrees that within the system are some schools that already work and work well. The Dallas Independent School District’s vanguard. academy, and magnet schools are among these. For more information about these schools and others, call the DISD at 824-1620.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The descriptive information here was provided by each school.

Preschools and Elementary Schools

Bright Horizons Conservatoire. 1200E. Jackson Road, Carrollton, 75006. 242-9552.

Cornerstone School. 12302 Park Central Drive, 75251. 387-8567. Founded in 1976. Coed, 2 years through 5th grade. Tuition: $900-$3900 (may be paid in monthly-installments). 235 students; 25 staff members. Director: Mimi Goldman. Small classes grouped by ability. Individualized self-pacing programs. Instruction in music, Spanish, and computers is part of daily schedule. Extracurricular activities (bailer, art, etc.) are taught by specialists in each field from .3 to 5 p.m. for an extra fee. Before and after-school care available from 6:50 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The school has a comprehensive summer camp program with sports, swimming, recreation, and education tor all ages.

Holy Cross Lutheran School. 11425 Marsh Lane, 75229. 358-4396. Founded in 1962. Coed, 3 years through 6th grade. Tuition: $76042,700. 140 students; 8 teachers, three with advanced degrees. Principal: Johnathan Fischer. Program designed tor students performing at or above grade level, with emphasis on Christian and faith-life values. After-school care available.

The Lamplighter School. 11611 Inwood Road, 75229. 369-9201. Founded in 1953. Coed, preschool through 4th grade. Tuition: $4,025-$7,425. 460 students; 41 teachers, about 32 with advanced degrees. Director: Pat Mattingly- Provides both a strong traditional and innovative academic foundation with special emphasis on motor development, fine arts, Spanish, animal life, horticulture, and an early introduction to computers. Its programs and curriculum are regularly evaluated by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the National Association or” Independent Schools.

North Dallas Day School. 9619 Greenville Avenue, 75243. 341-4366. Founded in 1977. G>ed. preschool through 3rd grade. Tuition: $410-$455 per month. 175 students; 14 teachers. Director: Parvin Pedram. Small classes with individualized, self-paced programs. Features include learning centers and computers. Extended care in the afternoon until 6 p.m. Also offers summer camp facilities. Extracurricular activities include ballet, gym-nasties, piano,art, and computer instruct ion. The school is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

The Parish Day School of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. 14115 Hillcrest, 75240.239-8011. Founded in 1972. Coed, 3 years through 6th grade. Uniforms K-6. Tuition; $2,207-$5,411. 440 students; 50 staff members. Headmistress: Gloria Snyder. Average class size is 18. Structured. traditional program maximizing strengths in verbal and written communication, reading comprehension, and mathematical concepts. Weekly computer classes for hildren 4 years old through 6th grade with a student-computer ratio of 1:1. Spanish taught from 3 years through 6th grade. Classes in music, art, P.E., science lab, critical and creative thinking, and Great Books, plus special opportunities in chorus, creative dramatics, Odyssey of the Mind, math club, computer club, and other academic enrichment programs. Scouting programs and after-school athletics complement the curriculum. Students attend daily chapel services, and religion is taught in grades K-6, Geared to high average and above average students. ISAS, SAES, NAEYC.

Redeemer Montessori School. 120 East Rochelle, Irving, 75062. 257-3517. Founded in 197S. Coed, two and a half years through 4th grade. American Montessori Society affiliated. Summer camp available. A progressive academic program offered. Math, science, language arts, and foreign language form the core of the curriculum. Children advance at their own pace, while work is closely monitored.

St. Philip’s. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, 75215. 421-5221. Founded in 1958. Coed, 3 years through 4th grade. Will offer class for 2-year-olds in 1995-96. Tuition: $3,216. 160 students; 9 teachers, all certified. Headmaster: Dr. Terry J. Flowers. St. Philip’s School and Community Center is a small, private Episcopal school that focuses on developing the whole child. The institution places as much emphasis on developing students’ pride and self-esteem as on developing their skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. “Look at me! 1 am sharp, empowered, talented, and proud without limit,” is a line from the school’s creed. St. Philips aims to offer quality education to those who could otherwise not afford it.

Scofield Christian School. 7730 Abrams Road. 75231. 349-6843. Founded in 1961 by Harlin J. Roper. Coed, 3 years through 6th grade. Tuition: $l,530-$3,050. 400 students: 41 teachers, all certified. Principal: Ray Klodzinskt. The emphasis here is on a developmental educational approach to learning. Offers a complete elementary program including music, physical education. Spanish, computers, and art. A Christian educational alternative.

White Rock North Private School. 9727 White Rock Trail, 75238. 348-7410. Established in 1964, White Rock North School produces leaders of tomorrow. The goal is to develop the whole child by nurturing personal integrity, self-esteem, and a feeling of self-worth. The school is committed to providing an academically accelerated program that allows for successful learning in a challenging and motivating environment. White Rock North’s five-acre campus offers a state-of-the-art computer lab, indoor swimming pool, and a 5200-square-foot skating fink/gymnasium. White Rock North School is a place where accomplishments happen again and again.

Preschools Through 8th Grade

Good Shepherd Episcopal School. 11122 Midway Road, 75229.357-1610. Founded in 1959. Coed,3 years through 8th grade. Tuition: $ 1,200-$3,775.415 students; 37 teachers, 14 with advanced degrees. Headmistress: Dr. Annette Allen. Good Shepherd Episcopal School is the parish day school of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Located on a 10-acre campus in North Dallas, the coeducational school serves students of ail religious preferences in preschool through 8th grade, offering an education serious in principles, strong in academics and in the rich spirit of love and life. An extended-day enrichment program is available to students enrolled in the school. Good Shepherd is a U.S. Department of Education Recognized School of Excellence in the Exemplary Schools program.

Grace Lutheran School. 1523 S. Beckley, 75224 946-4967. Serving the Oak Cliff area since 1950, Coed. Preschool through 8th grade. Tuition: $1,850. Small group instruction given in all academic areas. Students ate nurtured in a caring Christian atmosphere. Religion, art, music, and sports in addition to a full academic curriculum. All of our ’95 students were accepted at one of Dallas” magnet high schools. Before- and after-school care is available. “Sharing the Heart of Christ in the Heart of Dallas.”

The Hillcrest Academy. 6930 Alpha Road at Hillcrest, 75240. 490-1161. Coed, preschool through 8th grade. Tuition: $3,53046,120. 160 students; 28 teachers, 10 with advanced degrees. Preschool director: Christy Kruger; elementary director: Leah Schaer. The Hillcrest Academy is a nonsectarian private school that offers a spectrum of children the opportunity for achievement of the highest academic excellence based on consistent and competitive standards, as well as an environment which nurtures personal integrity, self-esteem, individual artistic and imaginative expression, responsibility for one’s own actions, and respect for others and the educational process. Hillcrest Academy has a small pupil-teacher ratio, and the curriculum includes P.E., Spanish, French, music, art, and computers.

Immaculate Conception Catholic School. 400 NE. 17th St., Grand Prairie, 75050. 264-8777. Founded in 1953. U.S. Exemplary School. Forty-two year tradition of excellence. Coed, kindergarten through 8th grade. Tuition: $2,140 for Catholics; $2.815 for non-Catholics; $2,600 for pre-K. 250 students; 24 teachers. Administrator: Ms. Patricia Monaco. TEA-approved curriculum. Traditional basics taught, along with religion, computers, and Spanish.

Our Redeemer Lutheran School. 7611 Park Lane. 75225.368-1465. Founded in 1960. Coed,3 years through 8th grade. Tuition: $2,400-$ 3,600. Student -teacher ratio 20:1. Principal: David Haak. A Christian school with a student body comprising various denominations. A struc-tured curriculum that includes computer, band, drama, choir, Spanish, and physical education. State-licensed day care. Summer day care for 3- to 9-year-olds.

St. Alcuin Montessori School. 6144 Churchill Way, 75230. 239-1745. Founded in 1964. Coed, 18 months through 8th grade. Tuition: $3,350-$8,565.490 students; 22 teachers with 20 assistants; five special subject teachers. Teachers have Association Montessori International training beyond bachelor degrees. Director: Ron Ackerman. Extended classrooms to outdoors. Study tours offered to grades 6. 7, and 8. Special summer classes offered to all levels. The emotional and social aspects of the child are stressed. Before- and after-school care available on a limited basis.

St. John’s Episcopal School. 848 Harter Road, 75218. 328-9131. Founded in 1953, Coed, 3 years through 8th grade. Tuition: $2,770-$4,300. 470 students. Director: Ann Hergenrother. The school is dedicated to the development of the whole child through a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character, and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment. St. John’s is accredited by 1SAS and the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools.

The Selwyn School. 3333 University Drive West. Denton, 76201. (817) 382-6771. Founded in 1957. Coed, 18 months Through 8th grade. Headmaster: Larry L’Heureux. Highly academic-based private day school with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Beginning with preschool, curriculum choices are Montessori or traditional preschool program. The Montessori program continues through the 5th grade; only traditional programs are offered ingrades 6,7, and 8. Enrichment classes taught include art, music, Spanish, and computers.

Solomon Schechter Academy of Dallas. 18011 Hillcrest Road, 75252. 248-3032. Founded in 1979. Jewish day school, preschool through 8th grade. Tuition: $1,315-$6,890. Financial aid is available K-8. 533 students; 90 teachers, 45 with advanced degrees. Headmaster: Dr. Howard Rosenblatt. Solomon Schechter is the day school of Congregation Shearith Israel and is committed to fostering academic and ethical excellence; stimulating a lifetime love of Judaism and learning; promoting persona! and social responsibility; enabling our graduates to succeed to their maximum potential in a challenging world of diversity and accelerating change. Fully accredited through SACS. Member of the National Solomon Schechter Day School Association and the Texas Association of Non-Public Schools.

Zion Lutheran School. 6121E. Lovers Lane, 75214.363-1630. Founded in 1948. Coed, 3 years through 8th grade. Tuition; $1,125-$3,960. 213 students: 16 teachers, eight with advanced degrees. Principal: Douglas C. Molin. Religious education, usual curriculum areas, plus computer classes, outdoor education week, sports program, hand, choir, and art. Accredited by TEA, Texas District, and LCMS.

Middle Schools and High Schools

BendingOaks School. 11884Creenville Avenue, Suite 120, 75243.669-0000. Founded in 1985. Coed, grades 9 through 12. Tuition: $825 per course per semester. 75 students; 15 teachers. Principal: Dr. Robert Costello. Private high school founded by teachers who believe many students never realize their full potential in a large classroom environment. Student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Accredited by SACS.

Bishop Dunne High School. 3900 Rugged Drive, 75224. 339-6561. Founded in 1961. Coed, gtades9 through 12. Tuition: $4,400. 260 students; 21 teachers, 10 with advanced degrees. Principal: F. Michael Satarino. Traditional college-preparatory and Honors college preparatory curriculums. Students come from Oak Cliff as well as nearby suburbs. Thirty percent of students are non-Catholic.

Bishop Lynch High School. U.S. Department of Education 1990-91 Excellence in Education Award School, 9750 Ferguson Road, 75228. 324-3607. Founded in 1963. Coed, grades 9 through 12. Tuition: $4.250 fot Catholic families; $4,975 for non-Catholic families. Tuition breaks for families with more than one student enrolled. 760 students; 56 teachers, 25 with advanced degrees. Principal: Edward E. Leyden. Mine Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment (college credit) courses; new academic and tutorial programs that expand the essentials classes for students with special learning needs; extensive fine arts program in theater, photography, art, instrumental and choral music; 19 interscholastic athletic teams for boys and girls. Provides a well-rounded Christian education with emphasis on core subjects, community service, and the arts.

Cistercian Preparatory School. One Cistercian Road, P.O. Box 140699, 75014, Irving. 438-4956. Founded in 1962. Boys,grades5 through 12. Tuition: $6.400-$7,000. 317 students; 36 teachers, 27 with advanced degrees and twelve with Ph.Ds. Headmaster: Father Bernard Marton. Catholic education in a sequential college-prep curriculum. Each class is assigned to a form master who counsels each grade through graduation. Eight-year integrated liberal arts curriculum includes four years of Latin in grades 5 through 8, with modem foreign language in grades 9 through 12. Computers are introduced in the 5th grade; calculus and tour years of laboratory science are required for graduation.

Jesuit College Preparatory School. 12345 Inwood Road. 75244. 387-8700. Boys, grades 9 through 12. Tuition: $5,500. 775 students; 60 teachers, 45 with advanced degrees. Principal: Fr. Paul Deutsch. The school’s primary purpose is to offer young men a college-preparatory education in the Jesuit tradition. The student’s intellect is developed through a demanding academic curriculum. Students must be serious about learning through disciplined study. The school is set on a 26-acre campus, featuring more than 40 clubs and organizations, 30 athletic teams (11 on the varsity level), and one or the finest high school computer facilities in the nation.

Lutheran High School of Dallas. 8494 Stults Road, 75243. 349-8912. Founded in 1976. Coed, college preparatory grades 7 through 12. Tuition: 7th-8th grade, $3,800; 9th-12th, $5,200; $350 enrollment fee. 250 students; 16 teachers, seven with advanced degrees. Headmaster: Dr. Gerald C. Brunworth. Principal: Patricia Klekamp. Admissions: Sandra Boston The school offers a quality Christ-centered education in an academic, spiritual, and social environment which prepares the student for a productive Christian life. More than95 percent of the graduates attend college. Christian education and moral values are stressed. The school is located on a 13-acre campus with classrooms, a laboratory, fine art, and athletic facilities.

Ursuline Academy. 4900 Walnut Hill Lane. 75229.363-6551. Principal: Mrs. Shaun Underhill. Since 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas has provided a tradition of excellence as a Carbolic college preparatory high school for young women. At Ursuline. the tradition of high scholastic standards, spiritual formation, and leadership enables the school to pave the way for each student’s growth and development. It is a nationally recognised Blue Ribbon School that offers a comprehensive and innovative curriculum which includes honors and advanced placement courses and an award-winning community service program. 72 percent of all faculty hold advanced degrees.

All Ages

Carrollton Christian Academy. 1820 Pearl St., 75006. 242-6688. Founded in 1980 as the Sonshine Preschool. Coed, 3 years through the 12th grade. Tuition: $1,070-53,500. 1000 students; 75 teachers, 45 percent with advanced degrees. Headmaster: Ed Pilkington. “Developing the whole child in a distinctly Christian atmosphere” is the philosophy for the academy’s comprehensive program of academics, boys’ and girls’ athletics, and enrichment activities including Spanish, choir, orchestra, hand, speech and drama, journalism, physical education, and art.

Catholic Diocese. 3725 Blackburn, 75219. 520-2360. Tuition: $900-$4,300. 33 elementary schools, eight secondary, and one special school all under the diocese’s jurisdiction. 13,000 students; 800 teachers. Superintendent of schools: Rev, Leonard Callahan.

ChristWay Academy. 419 Cedar Ridge, Duncanville, 75116. 296-6525. Founded in 1976. Coed, grades I through 12. Tuition: $2,600-$3,050. 230 students; 24 teachers. Administrator: Ken Mathieson. Assistant administrator: Rosemary Pretlove. Non-denominational Christian school serving southwest Dallas County. Maximum of 25 students allowed per class in grades 3 thtough 12; 20 in grades one and two. Accredited by TEPSAC (State of Texas/Association of Christian Schools International). College preparatory.

Dallas Christian School. 1515 Republic Parkway, Mesquite, 75150. 270-5495. Founded in 1957. Coed, kindergarten through 12th grade. Tuition: $1,000-$5,300, 820 students; 60 teachers, 30 with advanced degrees. President: Dr. Vaughn D. Luster, Jr. A college-preparatory school stressing academic achievements. Moral and Christian principles are stressed with Bible classes and chapel each day. Well-rounded athletic program and band, choral, and drama classes offered.

The Episcopal School of Dallas: North Campus. 4100 Merrell Road at Midway, 75229. St. Michael’sCampus. 8011 Douglas at Colgate. 75225. 358-4368. Admissions: (214) 358-4.168 Founded m 1974. Merged with The St Michael School in 1995. Coed, preschool through grade 12. Tuition and fees; $5,350-$9,7l3. 960 students; 115 teachers. Rector and Headmaster The Rev. Steven B. Swann. College preparatory program emphasizing faith-centered values. Average class size: 16 students, Excellent student/teacher ratio helps foster spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth of each child, emphasis on individual achievement measured against high standards of excellence. Independent relationship with the Episcopal Church.

Evangel Temple Christian School. 302 W. Highway 303, Grand Prairie. 75051. 264-1303. Founded in 1964. Coed, 2 years through 12th grade. Tuition: $1,660-52,300. 300 students; 20 teachers, 12 with advanced degrees. Administrator: Stephen Collins. The school is affiliated with the Assembly of God. hut students and faculty represent 15 denominations. Teaches primarily the A Beka curriculum; Bible taught in every grade. Computers, fully equipped laboratories, and sports programs offered. Fully accredited by the ASCI.

First Baptist Academy. 1704 Patterson, 75201. 969-2488. Founded in 1972. Coed, fully accredited, kindergarten through 12th grade. Two locations for elementary grades; downtown Dallas and southeast of White Rock Lake. Tuition: $2.800-$4.400. 900 students; 75 teachers. 23 with advanced degrees. Headmaster: Fred W. Lively. FBA is open to families of all Christian denominations. Advanced placement and honors courses. Entrance test required. Offers Bible courses, band, theater arts, debate, drill team, cheerleading, and athletic programs.

The Greenhill School. 14255 Midway Road, 75244. 661-1211. Founded in 1950. Coed, three-and-a-half years through 12th grade. Tuition: $4,370-$9,420. 1,200 students; nearly 60 percent of the 145 teachers hold advanced degrees. Headmaster Peter G. Briggs. A rigorous college-prep program. Strong curriculum in all academic fields. High-caliber athletic and tine arts program. Respected computer science curriculum for kindergarten and up.

The Hockaday School. 11600 Welch Road. 75229.363-6311. Founded in 1913. Girls, preschool through 12th grade. Tuition; $4,08.5-$1 1,015 (includes lunch and fees). 989 students; 131 teachers, over 50 percent with advanced degrees. Headmistress: Elizabeth M. Lee. Founded on the principle of college preparation with emphasis on preparation for positions of leadership and responsibility. Wide-ranging, demanding academic program, modern arts, science, and classroom facilities with 50,000 volume library. 32 student activities clubs, four student publications, 1 2 competitive sports, two gyms, two pools, tennis center and playing fields. English as a second language program.

Lakehill Preparatory School. 2720 Hillside, 75214. 826-2931. Founded in 1970. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 1995-96. Coed, kindergarten through 12th grade. College prep curriculum. Tuition: $5,450-$7,175. 255 students; 26 teachers. Headmaster: Roger Perry. Lakehill is an independent school accredited by both ISAS and SACS, with an accelerated college preparatory curriculum. 100 percent of Lakehill graduates go on to colleges and universities. It considers itself among the best private schools in Dallas but with asmall-er, more family-like atmosphere. The school stresses a well-rounded program of academics, athletics, community service, and campus activity.

Lakemont Academy. 3993 W. Northwest Highway, 75220. 351-6404. Founded in 1976. Coed, 18 months through 12th grade. College Prep. Accredited. Tuition: $5,600-$6,000. 112 students; 15 teachers. Before- ’and after-school care and summer program through grade 6. Headmaster: Edward Fidelow. Lakemont employs Montessori methods and incorporates a Christian classics curriculum and an in-depth study into the worlds of faith, art, history, literature, and science. Our students receive a Renaissance education. Its values are traditional; its concepts are classic; its application is practical. Lakemont serves the best academically gifted, but provides a unique, challenging setting where all competent children can excel.

St. Mark’s School of Texas. 10600 Preston Road, 75230-4047. 363-6491. Founded in 1933 as the Texas Country Day School. Merged with the Cathedral School in 1950 to become St. Mark’s. Boys, grades I through 12. Tuition;$10,095-$10,815(fees, lunch, and books included). 769 students, 99 teachers. 67 with advanced degrees. Headmaster: Arnold E. Holtberg- College preparatory with emphasis on a rigorous academic program plus active participation and self-development in both the arts and athletics. Nationally ranked debate team-Excellence in individual sports. Camping and leadership programs in the upper schools.

Trinity Christian Academy. 17001 Addison Road, Addison, 75248. 931-8325. Independent, college-preparatory, co-educational day school founded in 1970. Kindergarten through 12th grade. Tuition: $3,000-$6,950. 1200 students; 112 teachers, 51 percent with advanced degrees. Headmaster: Dr. Daniel Russ. Trinity’s mission statement: “Educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God “Trinity offers Christian families and their children a demanding college preparatory education within a Christian community committed to integrating Biblical faith and learning.

Tyler Street Christian Academy. 927 W. 10th St., Dallas, 75208. 941-9717. Founded in 1971. Coed, K-3 through 12th grade. Tuition: $2,900-$3,200, 450 students; 40 teachers. Superintendent Karen J. Egger. Non-ilenommation.il school providing quality education in a Christian setting. Complete athletic programs for middle and high school students, plus foreign languages, band, computer classes, music, and art. Conversational foreign language programs for elementary school students. Accredited by the SACS.

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS

Dallas Academy. 950 Tiffany Way, 75218. 324-1481. Founded in 1967. Coed, grades 7 through 12. Tuition: $7,000. 110 students; 20 teachers. 15 with advanced degrees. Director: Jim Richardson. Features remedial courses in reading, math, writing, and study skills for students with learning disabilities. Also has honors classes, football, basketball, baseball, an, music, and photography. Excellent college prep.

Fairhill School. 16150 Preston Road at Keller Springs, 75248. 233-1026. Founded in 1971. Coed, grades 1 through 12. Tuition: $7,600-7,900. 180 students; 22 teachers, 12 with advanced degrees. Director: Jane Sego. Small, structured classes, with individualized instruction for students with average to above-average intelligence who have been diagnosed us having a learning disability. Average Student teacher ratio is 8:l. Traditional curriculum, extracurricular activities and sports.

Highland Academy. 1231 W- Belt Line Road. Richardson, 75080. 238-7567. Founded in 1981. Coed, preschool through 8th grade Tuition and fees: $6,900-$7,500. 60-70 students in school and language lab; 12 staff members. Director: Lynda K. Handgloten. Specialized curriculum designed tor intelligent children with language-learning differences and Attention Deficit Disorder. Average student-teacher ratio for academic classes and language lab is 5:1.

Notre Dame of Dallas Schools, Inc. 2018 Allen Street, 75204. 720-3911. Founded in 1963. Educates students with developmental disabilities, ages 3 to 21. Tuition: $3,300 annually. Payment plans available; financial aid available. Bus service. Coed, ungraded 100 students; 22 teachers, TEA approved. Summer program available. Principal: Theresa M. Francis. The school’s mission is to provide quality, individualized education to students with mental disabilities and to maximise their integration and inclusion into society. Oak Hill Academy. 6464 E. Lovers Lane. 368-0664. Founded in 1986. Coed, ages .3-14, preschool through the 8th grade. Tuition: $5,30047,900. 96 students; 16 teachers, many with advanced degrees and/or certification in reading disorders, special education, speech-language pathology, and adaptive P. E:. Serving children with average or above average intelligence who have language-learning differences, Attention Deficit Disorder, and/or communication disorders. Curriculum focuses on development of the “whole child”-emotional, social, physical, and cognitive aspects-using traditional and Montessori educational methods, and a wide variety of multisensory materials. Speech language therapy is provided by certified masters level speech pathologists.

Preston Hollow Presbyterian School. 9800 Preston Road, 752 JO.368-3886. Founded in 1962. Coed, grades I through 6. Tuition: $6,900/yr. 87 students; 14 teach-ers, six with advanced degrees. Director: Sheila Phaneuf. A private school tor students of average to above-average intelligence with diagnosed learning differences. Offers a total child development program (remedial, academic, social, emotional) using a multimodal-multisen sory approach. Self-contained classes of eight or nine children. Adaptive P.E. teacher, music therapist, art teacher, and drama program, plus an after-school sports program and a summer tutorial program.

Shelton School and Evaluation Center. 5002 W Lovers Lane, 75209. 352-1772. Founded in 1976. Coed, preschool through 9rh grade. Tuition: $8,870-$9,370 plus fees. 330 students; 73 teachers, 38 with advanced degrees. Executive Director: Joyce Pickering; Director Emeritus: Dr. June Shelton. Average class consists of six students. The school “learning different” children of average or above-average intelligence. Students may he evaluated for learning disabilities and developmental lags at the school’s evaluation center. Shelton also has a speech, language, and hearing clinic. SACS and SACS accredited.

The Walden School. 14552 Montfort Drive, 75240. 233-6883.

The Winston School. 5707 Royal Lane, 75229. 691-6950. Founded in 1973. Coed, kindergarten through 12th grade. Tuition: $8,800-$10,900. 150 Students; 25 teachers, 15 with advanced degrees. Head of School: Dr. Rita Sherbenou. College preparatory school for children with learning disabilities- The Winston School was founded on the belief that learning differences are not necessarily disabling. Winston emphasizes successes and challenging shortcomings in any area, whether reading or fine art, math or athletics. The innovative curriculum includes state-of-the-art computer labs, drama, photography, camping trips and hands-on educational experiences. More than 90 percent of all Winston graduates go on to attend college.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Colin County Community College. 2200 W. University (McKinney). 214-548-9971.

Dallas Baptist University. 7777 Kiest Blvd. (southwest Dallas). 331-8311.

Paul Quinn College. 3837 Simpson Stuart Road. 376-1000.

Southern Methodist University (SMU). Hillcrest at Mockingbird. 692-2000,

The University of Texas at Arlington. 800 S. Cooper. Arlington. 214-273-2011.

The University of Texas at Dallas. 2601 N. Floyd Road, ichardson. 690-2111.

Texas Christian University. 2S00 S. University Drive, Fort Worth. 817-921-7000.

Texas Women’s University. P.O. Box 22909, TWU Station, Denton, 817-898-3021.

University of Dallas. 1845 E. Northgate, Irving. 721-5000.

University of North Texas. Avenue C at Chestnut St.. Denton. 817-565-2000.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas. 668-3111.

Texas Wesleyan College. 1201 Wesleyan, Fort Worth 817-531-4444.

Dallas Community College District (DCCCD)

Brookhaven, 3939 Valley View Lane. Farmers Branch. 620-4700.

Cedar Valley, 3030 Dallas Ave., Lancaster. 372-8200.

Eastfield, I-30 at Motley Drive, Mesquite. 324-7100.

El Centro. 3737 Motley at Main and Lamar. 746-2311.

Mountain View, Illinois between Knoxville and Duncanville. 333-8600.

North Lake, walnut Hill at 5001 MacArthur. Irving. 659-5230.

Richland College, Walnut and Abrams. 238-6100.