PROGRAMS

  • Gifted and Talented
  • Fine Arts Academy
  • Dual Language Program (Chinese, Spanish)

ACADEMICS

State Accountability

Overall School Rating for Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy:
  • A (94)
Distinction Designations:

    TEA School Report Card:

    House Bill 3:

    Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language

    MISSION

    Our mission as part of the Arlington Independent School District is to empower and engage all students to be contributing, responsible citizens striving for their maximum potential through relevant, innovative and rigorous learning experiences.

    History


    DEAN PATTERSON COREY, JR.

    June 22, 1918 to September 17, 2001
    Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio

    SCHOOLS ATTENDED

    Oakley Elementary School
    Withrow Jr. High
    Withrow High School
    Transylvania University, 1936-1940
    University of Cincinnati, Masters Degree

    LIFE AFTER SCHOOL

    Joined the U.S. Army in 1941, stationed at
    Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells with the Infantry Band.
    Married Rebecca Ann Westmoreland, June 6 1943.
    1946 Band Director at Blue Ash High School, Ohio
    1947 Band Director, Springfield, Ohio
    1949-1972 Band Director at Arlington High School
    1972-1980 AISD Coordinator of Music Activities

    HONORS

    1983 Dean P. Corey Marching Band Spectacular,
    held each October, featuring Junior and Senior High marching bands.
    1985 AISD named the school located at 5200 Kelly Elliott after him.