Addison, TX

Addvocates is the Addison Volunteer program.

Addvocates are people who wish to give something back to the Addison community but who may not have lots of time in their busy schedules. Volunteering can be difficult, but with the Addvocates program, you can volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows. And you can select from opportunites suited to your interests.

There are opportunities to volunteer in:

• recreation
• special events
• municipal court
• visitor services

To become an Addvocate or to learn more about volunteer opportunities in Addison, contact the Town of Addison at 972-450-2817 or drop me a note and I'll get you connected. I'm an Addvocate and I volunteer at the Addison Athletic Club!

Whether you are new to Addison or a long-time resident, you can plan an all-Addison Valentine's Day for your sweetie!

JEWELRY

• Jools - 5100 Belt Line Rd. #708 (972-788-4143)
• Jordan's Jewelry - 4965 Addison Circle (972-774-1880)
• Fullers Jewelry - 15164 Marsh LnAddison (972-484-7581)

FLOWERS

• The Urban Blossom - 5035 Addison Circle East (972-763-0808)
• May Flowers - 16200 Midway Rd. (972-248-6127)
• Tom Thumb - 14280 Marsh Ln. (972-241-4485)<!-- <a href="#">push2talk</a> //-->

CHOCOLATES & SWEETS

• J Dorian Chocolatier - 5312 Belt Line Rd. (972-392-9499)
• La Spiga Bakery - 4203 Lindbergh Dr. (972-934-8730)
• Delicious Cakes, Inc. - 14819 Inwood Rd. (972-233-2133)

Lavish your loved one with a unique Valentine's Day experience without leaving Addison!

If you're new to the Addison area and don't want to watch the big games alone, check out these fine establishments with big screen TVs. They serve food, fun, and liquid refreshments!

• Addison Point: 4578 BeltLine Road, 972-661-2230
• BlackFinn: 4440 Belt Line Road, 469-374-7667
• Bennigans Sport: 5260 Belt Line Road, 972-233-2107
• Buffalo Wild Wings: 5000 Belt Line Road, 972-701-9464
• Champps: 4951 Belt Line Road, 972-991-3335
• Duke's Roadhouse: 4180 Belt Line Road, 972-503-2337
• Hooters: 5005 Belt Line Road, 972-392-9464
• Humperdink's: 3820 Belt Line Road, 972-484-3051
• Ker's WingHoue & Grill: 4080 Belt Line Road, 972-716-9464
• Logan's: 5920 Belt Line Road, 972-503-5603
• Sherlock's: 5100 Belt Line Road, 972-726-6100
• Stadium Cafe: 4872 Belt Line Road, 972-701-0030

Lest you think that Addison is a one-street town, here are some additional places beyond our "restaurant row"

• Flying Saucer: 14999 Montfort Drive, 972-991-7093
• Outer Marker Sports Cafe: 16101 Addison Road, 972-380-0426
• Pastazio's Pizza: 5026 Addison Circle, 972-386-9200
• Two Rows: 17225 N. Dallas Parkway, 972-267-2739

As noted in a previous post, there are no public schools in Addison. The town is served by both the Dallas Independent School District and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. There are, however, two private schools within the Addison city limits.

• Greenhill School
  4141 Spring Valley Rd., Addison TX 75001
  972-628-5400
  Co-ed, non-secterian, grades K-12
  Founded in 1950
  Student enrollment: 1700 (approximate)
  Mascot/Colors: Hornets/Gold & hunter green
  Student/teacher ratios
  Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, 8:1
  Grades 1 through 4, 16:1
  Grades 5 through 12, 18:1
  
• Trinity Christian Academy
  17001 Addison Rd., Addison TX 75001
  972-931-8325
  Co-ed, Christian affiliation, grades K-12
  Founded in 1970
  Student enrollment: 1500 (approximate)
  Mascot/Colors: Trojans/Royal blue & white
  Student/teacher ratio: 17.5:1

Other nearby private schools include:
Carrollton Montessori Midway, 3255 Belmeade Dr., Carrollton 75006 (972-380-2395) PK - K
Mary Immaculate Elementary, 14032 Dennis Ln., Farmers Branch 75234 (972-243-7105) K - 8
St. Rita Catholic School, 12525 Inwood Rd., Dallas 75244 (972-239-3203) K - 8
Akiba Academy, 6210 Churchill Way, Dallas 75230 (214-748-3647) PK - 8
Ann & Nate Levine Academy (Solomon Schecter), 18011 Hillcrest, Dallas 75252 (972-248-3032 ) K - 8
Yavneh Academy, 12324 Merit Dr., Dallas 75251 (972-239-5705) 9 - 12

Depending on where you live in Addison TX, your children will either go to a school in the Dallas Independent School District or to a school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Addison doesn't have a public school system of its own. There ARE private schools and those will be the topic of another blog post.

The CFBISD schools serving those living in the Brookhaven Club Drive/Marsh Lane area of Addison are:

• Janie Stark Elementary
  Principal: Abby McCone
  12400 Josey Lane (map)
  Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  Phone: 972-968-3300
  Fax: 972-968-3310
  Report to Community (Campus Fact Sheet)
  

• Vivian Field Middle School
  Principal: Dan Ford
  13551 Dennis Road (map)
  Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  Phone: 972-968-3900
  Fax: 972-968-3910
  Report to Community (Campus Fact Sheet)

• R.L. Turner High School
  Principal: Lance Campbell
  1600 Josey Lane (map)
  Carrollton, TX 75006
  Phone: 972-968-5400
  Fax: 972-968-5410
  Report to Community (Campus Fact Sheet)

The Dallas public schools serving the Oaks North and "estates" area of Addison (east of the Tollway) are:

• Anne Frank Elementary
  5201 Celestial Rd.
  Dallas, TX 75254
  Phone: 972-502-5900
  Grades PK-5
  Student Teacher Ratio: 17.3 to 1
  Students/Teachers: 1,040/60
  Mascot/Colors: Scribes/Royal & White
  
• Ewell D Walker Vanguard Middle School
  12532 Nuestra Dr.
  Dallas, TX 75230
  Phone: 972-502-6100
  Grades 6-8
  Student Teacher Ratio: 18.0 to 1
  Students/Teachers: 900/50
  Mascot/Colors: Timberwolves/Black, Blue & Silver
  
• W.T. White High School
  4505 Ridgeside Dr.
  Dallas, TX 75244
  Phone: 972-502-6200
  Grades 8-12
  Student Teacher Ratio: 18.6 to 1
  Students/Teachers: 2122/114
  Mascot/Colors: Longhorns/White
  Average SAT: 961 (Math 483, Verbal 478)
  Students Taking SAT: 53.0%
  Average ACT: 21
  Students Taking ACT: 51%
  Graduates to 4-Year College: 63.0%
  

The Dallas public schools serving the rest of Addison (west of the Tollway) are:

• Tom C. Gooch Elementary
  4030 Claculus Rd.
  Dallas, TX 75244
  Phone: 972-794-2500
  Grades PK-6
  Student Teacher Ratio: 13.6 to 1
  Students/Teachers: 381/28
  Mascot/Colors: Gators/Kelly Green
  
• Thomas C. Marsh Middle School
  3838 Crown Shore Dr.
  Dallas, TX 75244
  Phone: 972-502-6600
  Grades 7-8
  Student Teacher Ratio: 16.9 to 1
  Students/Teachers: 1,234/73
  Mascot/Colors: Matadors/Gold & Black
  
• W.T. White High School
  4505 Ridgeside Dr.
  Dallas, TX 75244
  Phone: 972-502-6200
  Grades 8-12
  Student Teacher Ratio: 18.6 to 1
  Students/Teachers: 2122/114
  Mascot/Colors: Longhorns/White
  Average SAT: 961 (Math 483, Verbal 478)
  Students Taking SAT: 53.0%
  Average ACT: 21
  Students Taking ACT: 51%
  Graduates to 4-Year College: 63.0%
  

Some of this information was found through eNeighborhoods, but most can be found on the DISD and CFBISD sites. Information is subject to change and should be verified prior to purchasing any properties in Addison.