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Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at B.F. Darrell is a magnet university preparatory secondary school for boys located in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. It is a part of the Dallas Independent School District.[1] After the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, it is DISD's second single gender school.[2] The school, which occupies the campus of the former B.F. Darrell Elementary School,[3] is named after President of the United States Barack Obama.
The former Darrell Vanguard campus was renovated until Obama opened.[4] It opened in August 2011 with grades 6 through 9. Each subsequent year a grade level will be added until the school gets grade 12.[1] The school had 205 students during its first year of operation.[4]
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Admissions
A prospective student needs to meet entrance requirements before being considered for admission. He must have sufficient grade point averages in the core classes and score within the fortieth percentile in his examinations, such as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) or the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS). If a prospective student meets the requirements, he will take an examination measuring his writing and mathematics skills.[1]
Academics
Obama offers classes in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Latin, and aviation.[5] 7th grade students have double blocked science and mathematics schedules. 8th grade students have "accelerated curriculum" schedules.[4]
Uniform
Students are required to wear school uniforms. The uniform includes an oxford shirt, a tie, slacks, and a jacket.[4]
Athletics
Athletic activities and clubs include golf, physical conditioning, and boat rowing.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Williams, Shawn P. "DISD’s Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy says “Yes We Can”." Dallas South News. March 15, 2011. Retrieved on September 2, 2011.
- ^ Williams, Shawn P. "Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy: DISD All-Male School Opens With High Expectations.' Dallas South News. August 24, 2011. Retrieved on September 2, 2011.
- ^ "B. F. Darrell Elementary Attendance Zone." Dallas Independent School District. Retrieved on September 3, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "First all-male public school in Texas opens with more than 200 students." Dallas Independent School District. Retrieved on September 6, 2011.
- ^ Heinz, Frank. "New School Year Brings A Lot of Changes." NBC DFW. Monday August 22, 2011. Retrieved on September 6, 2011.
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