Quick Facts

Principal: Troy Tyson

Grade Levels: 9-12

Trustee District: District 6

School Division/Feeder Pattern:
Schools Division 4A-1-Carter High School Feeder Pattern

Vision:

To be the superior scholarly selection for the comprehensive, community high school learning experience in the Dallas ISD.

Mission:

The mission of David W. Carter High School, leaders and learners of like vision, is to construct, for each student, a solid foundation for measurable success in higher learning and preparedness for career opportunities.

Student Dress Code

STUDENTS	Students must wear the appropriate uniform daily and report to all classes on time.
Tops	*Color:* *9th Grade – White polo/oxford* *10th Grade – Black polo/oxford* *11th Grade – Light (Powder) Blue polo/oxford* *12th Grade – Red polo/oxford*
Slacks and Pants	*Color: Black or Khaki* slacks and pants - must be solid in color. *Style*: Slacks and pants can be pleated or flat front, full length, appropriately fastened at the waist.
Skirts, Jumpers, Skorts	*Color: Black or Khaki* Skort/Jumper - must be solid in color.
Outerwear	Jackets, Coats, and Cardigans with appropriate graphics or messaging may be worn as long as uniform top remains visible.
Footwear	*Style: Students must wear athletic shoes, loafers, dress shoes, or other closed-toe, closed-heel shoes.*

The integrity of the dress code serves to enhance a positive, safe learning environment with minimal distractions from our academic pursuits of inquiry and knowledge.

Parents may purchase the required items from various retail outlets of your choosing. Area vendors who carry acceptable dress items include but are not limited to: Walmart, Levines, Academy, JCPenney, Sears.

*Collegiate Academy students will continue to adhere to the uniform outlined by the Collegiate Academy office.

School Colors: Columbia Blue and Scarlet

Mascot: Rowdy Cowboy