Welcome to
Mary Grimes
Mary Grimes Education Center is an integral part of our school
district's commitment to serve all students from entry to
graduation. Mary Grimes Education Center provides a setting for high
school students whose needs are not met in the traditional school.
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Mary Grimes has been recognized as an exemplary program. It has
received the Governor's Award of Excellence and served as one of
eighteen mentor high schools in Texas, the only alternative program
chosen. In addition, the school helps Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
achieve one of the lowest dropout rates in the state.
Mary Grimes is quite different from the traditional high school.
The program focuses on individualized, accelerated courses and
flexible scheduling. Small classes and a small student body enable
teachers to collaborate on methods to improve student
achievement.
Classes at Mary Grimes are not delineated by grade level.
Students enroll with a teacher who is responsible for multi-course
instruction in a particular subject area. Students receive course
outlines when they enroll in a class. Each course requires a minimum
passing grade of 80% on all assignments.
Courses are designed to be completed in six weeks, the equivalent
of a traditional school semester. However, since students work at
their own pace, they may finish a course in less than six weeks. For
those students who need more time to learn concepts, the process may
take longer.
Student needs are met through flexible scheduling. School hours
vary according to student work schedules. Students may attend school
from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm
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