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Aldridge Elementary

Aldridge Elementary - Campus Profile : Plano ISD
Aldridge Elementary
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720 Pleasant Valley Lane
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (469) 752-0000
Fax: (469) 752-0001

Principal Marilyn Carruthers
Assistant Principal Chris Dunkle
Counselor Dawn Devillier
School Hours 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Enrollment 545
School Colors Red, white and blue
Mascot Ocelot
Motto Enter to learn, leave to succeed.

Directions to School

From Dallas North Tollway: Plano Parkway Exit – East to Custer, South on Custer to Pleasant Valley.
From Central Expressway: Renner Exit – West to Custer, South on Custer to Pleasant Valley.

Achievements

Texas Successful School Award recipient for high performance; Exemplary Campus (2006, and 2003-1998); Recognized Campus (2007, 2004, 2005 and 1996-1994); TEA Gold Performance Acknowledgement (2007, 2005, 2003); D Magazine Top 250 Schools (2007, 2001); Texas Drug Free School Award (1998) and Exemplary Writing Award (1998); Governor's Excellence Award (1998); Arts in Education Award; 18 Plano FUTURES grants; 2 District Teachers of the Year recipients; District Beginning Teacher of the Year; two Superintendent's Service Award winners; 1 former member of the world-renown M. Beachy Choir; many PTA Life Memberships; Environmental Awareness, Poetry, Reflections, and Fire Poster winners; Destination ImagiNation™ state winner and global competition participant ; Science Fair; and PSHS Math Number Challenge winners.

Campus Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL); inclusive special education; portfolio assessment (K-2); safety patrol; student council; choir / Orff ensembles; Plano Academic Creative Education(PACE) for identified gifted and talented students; Collin County Adventure Camp (5th grade); science fair; field day; Awesome Authors; Reading Buddies; math clinic; academic tutor program; PASAR (after-school childcare); Environmental Club; Science Club; and fine arts field trips/programs.

Parent Involvement Opportunities

Award winning Parent/Teacher Association (PTA); School-Based Improvement Committee (SBIC); family nights; yearbook; Reflections Art Contest; book fair; campus beautification; library and class volunteers; Dad's Den; field day; shoebox health and science; science fair and history fair judges; Destination ImagiNation™ coaches; Key Communicators; field trips; student directory; Veterans Day Celebration; ELMS Group (English Language Made Simple); PTA:  fundraisers, hospitality committee, literacy library, ways and means, youth safety, multicultural events, and tutor/mentor program.

Community/Business Partnerships

Canyon Creek Homeowner's Association; Central Market; JC Penney; Target; Texas Instruments; Tom Thumb; and General Mills BoxTops Grant contributes: funds, meeting rooms, incentives, mentors, or special instructors in support of our educational programs.

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