Education

• Terrell ISD
• Private Schools
  • First United Methodist Church Pre-school
  • Poetry Community Christian School
• Higher Education
  • Trinity Valley Community College
  • Southwestern Christian College
• Public Library

 

 

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 4,126 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

Poetry Community Christian School

Estabished 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.  .

 

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