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Carpenter Middle School

Carpenter Middle School
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1501 Cross Bend Road
Plano, TX 75023
Phone: (469) 752-5000
Fax: (469) 752-5001

Principal Shauna Koehne
Assistant Principal Ben Benavides
Administrative Intern Todd McConaughy
Counselors Kim Gregorash –- 6th Grade
Carolyn Mauldin –- 7th Grade
Lois Cooksey –- 8th Grade
School Hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Enrollment 923
School Colors Blue and silver 
Mascot Carpenter Cowboys
Motto Excellence in action.

Directions to School

From Dallas North Tollway: Parker Rd. Exit - East to Rainier, North on Rainier to Cross Bend
From Central Expressway: Parker Rd. Exit - West to Rainier, North on Rainier to Cross Bend

Achievements

U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (1992-93), National School Safety Council Safe School Award (1993-94), Teacher of the Year Perot Award Winners (2000-01, 2001-2002), Plano Futures Foundation Grant recipient, National Center for Educational Accountability Award for Excellence in Math, Science, Social Studies, & Writing (2001), Symphonic Band 4th place Award in Texas State Honor Band Competition (2001-2002), 6th grade Chorale trophy for 1st place in Plano Music Days Festival (2001-2002).

Campus Programs

Integrated Academic Teams, Inclusion, Student/Community Service Program, Morning/Afternoon Tutorials, Crimestoppers, STAND, Mentoring Program, Math Counts, Duke Talent Search, National Junior Honor Society, Cheerleaders, Pep Squad, Mock Trial, Destination ImagiNation, Ham Radio Club, Learning Lab for At-Risk students, Student Book Club, Student Council, Speech Team & Thespians, Athletics, Band, Choir, & Orchestra, Microphone Maniacs, Whiz Quiz.

Parent Involvement Opportunities

PTA, Chaperone for Socials, Library & Office Work, Open House & Supper, Tutoring, Hospitality, Learning Lab, Support for Teachers, School Based Improvement Committee, Dad's Club, Key Communicators, Mentors.

Community/Business Partnerships

Mervyn's Distribution Center, Dallas Mavericks, ESI, Frito-Lay, Avnet Electronics, EDS, Ackley Financial, Horace Mann Insurance, Chick-fil-A (Coit & Spring Creek).

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