Educational Clusters of
School of Education and Social Services (ESSM)
Child Related Professions (CRO)
Major Club:
FCCLA
Coordinators: C. Humphrey, E. Clerkley, J. Anderson, L. Gomez
Information: There is a Preschool located within the Townview Building to give the students “hands-on” experience within their future career choices. This course provides specific training designed to develop knowledge and skills necessary for future employment in the child care profession. The students receive “hands-on” experience beginning Sophomore year, juniors intern at Child Care Centers in Dallas, and Seniors have a choice between paid Internship or attending College Courses for dual credit at Eastfield College!
Social Services (SS)
Major Club:
Natural Helpers
Coordinator: V. Mokuria
Information: Any student entering into the Social Services Cluster in the 10th grade is signing up for a three year adventure filled experience in which volunteering is an absolute must! The students of the Social Services Cluster will gain experience in other cultures, and the five major social institutions of society: family, education, the economy, government, and religion, not to mention that the “classroom” of Social Services is ALL of Dallas. Juniors volunteer in agencies and programs that help people, and seniors have paid internships, working primarily with homeless children in after school programs.
Education (EDU)
Major Club:
TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators)
Coordinator: Q.S. Robertson
Information: The Education Cluster is by far one of the most professional programs offered in any High School. Should you choose, after Freshman year, to enter into the Education Cluster you will be part of a program which is highlighted by “Option,” an early version of Internship, volunteer Internship, as well as paid Internships. Careers in Education including, teaching, counseling, and administration are each covered in depth in this Cluster. “Hands-on” work in this cluster includes creating teaching aids, lessons plans, and bulletin boards. Mrs. Q.S. Robertson, the cluster coordinator, has been nationally recognized in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teacher” four times and also recognized as “Teacher of the Year” four times.
Exploring Careers
Major Club: FCCLA (Family
Career and Community Leaders of America)
Coordinator: R. Espinoza
Information: Exploring Careers in Education, Social Services, and Child Related Professions is a course
designed to help incoming Freshmen decide which program or cluster they would like to enroll in for the
duration of their High School years. Mrs. R. Espinoza, teacher of this class, has spent many years
creating a curriculum which includes actual “hands-on” field work that include volunteering with
Daycares, Elementary Schools, and The Salvation Army, to help students decide which cluster best suits
them.
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