Centennial Elementary School

Founded in 1988, Hightower Elementary School was named in honor of John Freeman Hightower, who was educator in the Plano Independent School District. It enrolls students in kindergarten through grade five. The school s academic curriculum includes several subjects, such as mathematics, art, social studies, science, music and reading. It offers a range of extracurricular programs, such as student council, safety patrol, nature buddies and conflict resolution training. Hightower Elementary School runs an after-school care program that includes homework assistance and recreational and fine arts activities. In addition, it offers a range of parent involvement opportunities through a parent-teacher association, site-based improvement council and yearbook publishing group. The school also conducts book fairs, family picnics, parenting classes and cultural arts programs. Hightower Elementary School is located in Plano, Texas.

Daffron Elementary enrolls more than 600 students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers academic programs in reading, language arts, science, social studies and mathematics. The school additionally has art, music and physical education specialists. Daffron Elementary offers the English for Speakers of Other Languages program and gifted and talented education. It organizes carnivals, family skating nights, picnics, adventure camps, science fairs and paper recycling programs. The school s after-school programs include chess club and art, drama and Spanish classes. In addition, it employs counselors who provide guidance and support services to students, teachers and parents. Daffron Elementary is located in Plano, Texas, and is a part of the Plano Independent School District.