Aldridge Elementary

Aldridge Elementary - Campus Profile : Plano ISD

Aldridge Elementary

State Reports:

720 Pleasant Valley Lane
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (469) 752-0000
Fax: (469) 752-0001

Principal Marilyn Carruthers

Assistant Principal Chris Dunkle

Counselor Angie Novak

School Hours 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Enrollment 536

School Colors Red, White & 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, including Governor's Excellence Award (1998 & 1992), Exemplary Campus (1998-2003, 2006), Recognized Campus (1994-1996, 2004-2005), TEA Gold Performance Acknowledgement (2003, 2005), Magazine Top 250 Schools (2001), Award for Excellence in Texas School Health (1992), TEA Award for Excellence in Texas School Health (1993), Texas Drug Free School Award (1998), and Exemplary Writing Award (1998). Arts in Education Award, 18 FUTURES grants, District Teacher of the Year, District Beginning Teacher of the Year, two Superintendent's Service Award winners, and one former member of the world-renown M. Beachy Choir. Many PTA Life Memberships; Environmental Awareness, Poetry, Reflections, and Fire Poster Winners; Destination ImagiNation™; Science Fair; and PSHS Math Number Challenge winners.

Campus Programs

Voluntary Standardized Dress Program, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Inclusive Special Education, Portfolio Assessment (K-2), Safety Patrol, Choir/ Orff ensembles, Plano Academic Creative Education (Gifted), Collin County Adventure Camp, Family Reading/Math/Science Nights, Science Fair, Field Day, Jogging/Fitness Program, First Aid/Health Training, Awesome Authors, Reading Buddies, Math Clinic, Academic Tutor program, PASAR After School Day Care, Environmental Club,Science Club, after school Spanish classes and Fine Arts Field Trips/Programs.

Parent Involvement Opportunities

Award winning Parent/Teacher Association, School-Based Improvement Council, Family Nights, Yearbook, Reflections Art Contest, Book Fair, Campus Beautification, Library and Class Volunteers, Dad's Club, Field Day, Shoebox Health & Science, Science Fair and History Fair Judges, Destination ImagiNation™ coaches, Key Communicators, Field Trips, Student Directory, Grandparents' Day, Veterans Day Celebration, ELMS Club (English Language Made Simple), PTA Auction, Hospitality committee, Literacy Library, Ways and Means, Youth Safety, Multicultural Events, and Tutor/Mentor Program.

Community/Business Partnerships

Cici's Pizza, Central Market, Tom Thumb, Canyon Creek Homeowner's Association, WalMart, Sam's Club, and General Mills BoxTops Grant contribute funds, meeting rooms, incentives, mentors, or special instructors in support of our educational programs.