Terrell
ISD
Terrell ISD is a proud, progressive district with a rich heritage
dating back to 1885. Terrell ISD’s Pride stems from many
factors:
- Students who constantly strive to do their best
- Teachers who go the extra mile to ensure that students
are successful
- Administrators who stress quality in all educational endeavors
- Board of Trustees that is supportive and committed to the
children of this district
Parent,
civic, and community involvement and support round out the key
components that spell “pride” in Terrell ISD schools.
Terrell ISD encompasses 166 square miles and is the largest
district in Kaufman County. Average daily attendance is 4,200
students.
The district serves a diverse student population and operates
seven (7) campuses as well as one (1) alternative program.
Terrell ISD also provides educational services to metroplex-area
students through its Child and Adolescent campus at Terrell
State Hospital.
Because of the diversity of the student population, Terrell
ISD provides an array of educational programs and services to
meet the individual needs of students. Some of those offerings
include:
- Full-day Head Start/Pre-Kindergarten classes
- ESL
- Reading Recovery
- AIM (Gifted/Talented) Program
- Pre-AP
- Advanced Placement
- Dual-credit courses
Campuses
- W.H. Burnett Elementary
Head Start, Pre K, Kindergarten
921 S. Rockwall 972-563-1452
- John F. Kennedy Elementary
Grades 1 & 2
1400 S. Rockwall 972-563-1443
- J.E. Long Elementary
Grades 3 & 4
300 Creekside Dr. 972-563-1448
- Dr. Bruce Wood Intermediate School
Grades 5 & 6
121 Poetry Road 972-563-3750
- Herman Furlough, Jr. Middle School
Grades 7 & 8
1351 Colquitt Rd. 972-563-7501
- Terrell High School
Grades 9-12
400 Poetry Road 972-563-7525
- Child and Adolescent School
Terrell State Hospital
1200 E. Brin 972-551-8960
- Phoenix Program (alternative)
700 N. Catherine 972-551-2327
- College Street Learning Center
Disciplinary Alternative Program (DAEP)
305 W. College 972-563-6319
Private Schools
First
United Methodist Church Pre-school
Methodist Day School offers classes for 3-year olds
through kindergarten students. Three-year old classes are held
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pre-K classes for 4-year olds are held
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Kindergarten students attend
Monday through Friday.
503 West College St.
972-563-6274
First
Presbyterian Kindergarten
First Presbyterian Kindergarten offers a 3 year old class with
two options. We have a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday class
as well as a Monday through Friday class. We also have Pre-K
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday along with a Monday through
Friday program. The hours for the 3 year old and Pre-K classes
are 9:00 am until noon. Kindergarten is a 5 day program. Kindergarten
hours are from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and
8:30 am until noon on Friday.
834 Griffith Ave.
Terrell, TX 75160
972-563-3562
Poetry
Community Christian School
Established in 2002, Poetry
Community Christian School offers an affordable Christ-centered
multi-denominational college-prep education. The school enrolls
students age 5 (Primer) through 12th grade. Core classes utilize
"Top 10" rated curricula. Parents are included in
the school's operation through a Parent Partnership Program.
Extracurricular activities include 4-H, track
& field, girls' volleyball, basketball, golf, orchestra,
yearbook team, and speech team.
18688 FM 986
Poetry, TX 75160
972-563-7227
Higher Education
Trinity
Valley Community College
Trinity
Valley Community College (TVCC) is a fully accredited, comprehensive
community college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Universities. TVCC offers a two-year academic transfer
program for students planning to transfer to a four-year college
or university. Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,
and Associate of Applied Science degrees are offered.
In addition to academic programs, TVCC offers degrees in accounting,
business, computer science, drafting, management, real estate,
child development, horticulture, law enforcement, and word processing.
The college also has its own schools for cosmetology, vocational
nursing, and associate degree nursing.
Southwestern
Christian College (Church of Christ)
Terrell campus has an enrollment of 250 students. The
college offers fully accredited associate degree programs in general
studies and a bachelor’s degree program in Bible. The up-to-date
library, business, and computer science technology programs help
prepare students for careers or further education while studying
in a Christian environment. .
