FALL 2011

Charles M. Blalack Middle School

1706 Peters Colony Carrollton, TX 75007 Phone: 972-968-3500 Fax: 972-968-3510 Principal: Dr. Les Black Accountability Rating: Recognized Mascot: Bears Colors: Maroon and White

Demographics
Percent African American Hispanic White Native American Asian/Pacific Islander Total Students 14 33 41 1 16 980

Campus Mission Statement:

Charles M. Blalack Middle School is committed to achieving academic excellence for all students while cultivating respect for the individual and encouraging all students to make sound personal decisions.

TAKS Scores
2009-2010 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 2010-2011 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Reading 94 90 95 Reading 95 94 97 97 ELA 96 Writing

Percent of students passing

Math 89 88 85 Math 89 90 90 88 97 90 Science 97 Social Studies Science Social Studies

District Goal:
The goal of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is high achievement for all students.

About Us:
Charles M. Blalack Middle School has been a beacon of excellence in north Carrollton for a quarter of a century. Established in 1986, Blalack has developed a reputation for high expectations in academics, fine arts, and athletics. A large, comprehensive middle school, Blalack embraces the rich diversity of its student body, and strives to create a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment for all students.

Service & Character Initiatives:

At Charles M. Blalack Middle School, "service" is embedded into the school culture. Student organizations such as National Junior Honor Society and Student Council regularly engage in service projects to benefit our school community, such as food drives for Metrocrest Social Services. Recently, students held a supply drive to benefit an orphanage in Haiti. The supply drive is an example of sixth graders incorporating service learning into the World Cultures curriculum.

Charles M. Blalack Middle School

1706 Peters Colony Carrollton, TX 75007

Phone: 972-968-3500 Fax: 972-968-3510

Achievements:
Academics Charles M. Blalack Middle School is Recognized by the state of Texas for our outstanding academic performance. We have the highest "5 Star" rating by Texas Monthly Magazine and are recognized as a top performing school by the prestigious "Just for the Kids" organization. In the 2007 school year, Blalack earned the "Exemplary" distinction from the state, making them one of the largest and most diverse middle schools in Texas to ever do so. Arts Charles M. Blalack has a thriving fine arts program, featuring band, orchestra, choir, theatre arts and studio art. Ninety eight percent of the student body at Blalack is enrolled in formal musical training. During the 2009-10 school year, ten musical groups earned UIL sweepstakes awards, setting a school record.

Athletics Charles M. Blalack is as successful in athletics as they are academically. Male athletes may participate in football, basketball, track and soccer. Female athletes may participate in volleyball, basketball, track and soccer. When appropriate, all athletes participate in offseason athletics.