i went to this school for 8 years. i loved it. i am currently a junior, and i am very thankful that my parents decided to enroll me at Dealey. I had the best year of my life there. since its a small school you feel special and important. I loved it.
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Posted by a student on 10/23/08
This is my daughters 2nd year at Dealey , and we LOVE it. We are very excited of what the future has in store, at Dealey although she is only in Kinder now! We are very proud parents to say that our child attends Dealey. Parent involvment is high whish also plays a big part in the students achievment.
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Posted by a parent on 08/07/08
I am very happy about this school!!! The students are great overachievers. The academics are excellent. The drama club always does an awesome job decorating and putting on shows such as the Multicultural program. The new principal Ms. Bortnem does an oustanding job with the students and teachers. Dealey
... Read more Montessori not only teaches you about the United States but about the global economy. Its new name is George Bannerman Dealey International Academy!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/07
Dealey Montessori Vanguard is a rare jewel of a find inside the DISD. The new principal, Mrs. Bortnem, has just completed her first year here and did an amazing job of rebuilding the school after a rough few years with a different principal. She is a very experienced and professional woman, having served
... Read more in the DISD going on 23 years. We were truly impressed with her commitment last year to the rigorous Montessori training program she attended in the evenings. The SBDM has been restructured under her leadership and is already set up to accomplish great things this year. The faculty are all very committed to the children and impressively fulfill the complicated task of utilizing the Montessori Methodology within a public school structure. Parents are committed and very involved with the school. Extracurricular programs include but are not limited to orchestra, chorus, chess, TAG, soccer, volleyball, tennis and scouting. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/07
Academics are excellent. Orchestra starts in kindergarten. Grade level teams are fielded in leagues run through the Town North Y. Parent involvment is high. Seriously, we'd be happy even if we were paying for it. A small oasis of joy in Dallas ISD.
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/07
This is our thrid year and we couldn't be more happier. There has been much written about the academics (top-notch);I would like to address the school climate. Dealey has the look and feel of an international school. Our children are not growing up in a bubble - they are educated with other children
... Read more of different backgrounds and languages, and that diversity is celebrated throughout the year. Teachers look happy and sponsor many activities, kids are excited about learning, and parents are involved. Dallas is a diverse city and it is reflected in the faces of the students. It's wonderful! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/06
Our boys are starting their 2nd year at Dealey (K and 3rd) and love it. They have done very well academically. My 8-yr-old loves the chess program! I am impressed with how communicative the teachers are and with how much time and effort they invest in our children. The mixed-age classes are great
... Read more because the children stay with their teachers for more than one year. This means teachers know their students well, and parents know the teachers. These strong relationships improve the overall experience for all concerned. Hopefully the incoming principal will be as high-quality as the teachers with whom we have dealt thus far. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/06
Dealey Montessori is a DISD magnet school, and yes it is a montessori public school. One and only in the metroplex! Ms. Vega, principal, is doing a great job along with teachers and staff whom are all dedicated, experienced and providing an excellent education and working closely with parents and PTA.
... Read more Your participation, concerns, contributions, feedback as parents are well received. Our son is playing soccer with Dealey Dragons in partnership with the YMCA. There are other sports, art and music programs as well, and it is a matter of which ones your child is interested in. Level of parent involvement is high and PTA membership levels are one of the highest in DISD. Dealey is providing students a montessori school environment where the quality of education is superior and can only be found in private schools. Bottom line: highly recommended. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
I am not at all impressed with the principal's leadeship at this school. It appears that there is a great divide between the teachers and the principal and we believe it greatly impacts the way the teachers perform.
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/06
I am not at all impressed with the principal's leadeship at this school. It appears that there is a great divide between the teachers and the principal and we believe it greatly impacts the way the teachers perform.
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School Profile for George B Dealey Monstessori Academy
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Student enrollment:
550
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
34
Number of classrooms:
40
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Orchestra
Fine Arts
Drama
Special Education
Gifted Students
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Dallas schools — George B Dealey Monstessori Academy is located at 6501 Royal Ln, Dallas TX 75230. 6501 Royal Ln is in the North Dallas neighborhood and 75230 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for George B Dealey Monstessori Academy is the Dallas Independent School District. George B Dealey Monstessori Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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