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About Us Polk Elementary has always been one of the best elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District.  Polk was named in honor of an outstanding and long-time educator Hibbard G. Polk.  Mr. Polk held various assignments in EPISD as teacher, counselor, principal, personnel director and other administrative positions.  He retired as Deputy Superintendent after 41 years of service.  Many awards of excellence were earned with the last one being Administrator of the Year 1974-1975.  Mr. Polk died on November 24, 1981.  Polk currently serves 789 students with 60 teachers and staff.  In addition to the curriculum established by the District for each grade level, various other programs are offered: Computer instruction Dyslexia Related Disorder Gifted and Talented Second Language Acquisition Special Education The teachers and staff at Polk strive to provide and achieve the highest possible level of education, and are proud of the results.		Boundary Map Polk and Lundy Elementary Click picture to view larger map Attendance Zone Locator Updated 07/22/2008 * Street Number: * Street Name: * Required

Campus Goals

1. Improve student and academic achievement.

• Implement a five-year plan that addresses reading, language arts, math, and science initiatives (incorporating the TEKS and SCANS) and fine arts.

• Improve TAAS/TAKS scores at each campus by five percent per year.

2. Develop a parental engagement plan that improves student performance and the quality of the school community.

• Prepare all teachers, administrators, and staff to actively involve all parents in campus educational planning processes.

• Create campus-based education and literacy initiatives that prepare parents to be the students' primary teachers.

The El Paso ISD does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.  Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI, IX, and 504 may be referred to the district compliance officer, Vince Sheffield, at 779-4074; 504 inquires regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 775-2109.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo usando el criterio de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, edad, incapacidad, estado militar, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.   Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito, Vince Sheffield al 779-4074; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Cecilia Whiteman al 775-2109.

Parent-Teacher Association

Excellent schools are created through the dedication of the Superintendent, Principal, teachers, parents, and community members who are passionate about student success.  PTA has over 23,000 local units in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Department of Defense schools throughout Europe and the Pacific.  Come with your child to our next meeting.  Being a part of PTA involves both your head and your heart.