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Rosie M. Collins Sorrells School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

1201 E. Eighth St., Suite 111, Dallas, TX 75203

Phone: (972) 925-5940
Fax: (972) 925-6004
ghorr037@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Tamela Horton
Principal

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
Our mission defines what makes the school of Education and Social Services unique. We ascribe to the belief that our teachers play a direct role in the type of citizens our students will become. Our mission is to serve as a BRIDGE: Building Responsible Individuals Who Will Devote Themselves to Creating Good Everywhere

School colors: navy blue and columbia blue

Mascot: Fabulous Phoenix

Enrollment: 314

Number of teachers: 9

Hours/Bell schedule: School hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Block schedule: periods 1-4 and 5-8 on alternating days; 9-10:35 a.m., 10:40 a.m.-12:50 p.m., 12:55-2:25 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m.

Trustee district: District 5

Learning Community:
Central Secondary -
Leslie Williams

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 925-6080

Counselor:
(972) 925-5942

Clinic:
(972) 925-5982/5983

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Social Services Cluster, Education Professions Cluster, internship programs, Dual Credit/AP Program Talented and Gifted Program

After-school programs:
TAKS/Academic Tutoring (before and after school)

Extracurricular activities:
Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Student Ambassadors Peer Assistance Leadership, National Honor Society, Big D Band, Townview Orchestra, Townview Choir, TAFE - Texas Association of Future Educators ROTC Math Ambassadors

Parent Involvement

PTSA , SBDM

Major Awards and Honors

TEA 2010 Exemplary Campus Newsweek 2009 Silver Award Recipient for Best Perfoming High Schools 2008 TBEC Honor Roll Recipient

The school is named for Dr. Rosie M. Collins Sorrels. Dr. Sorrells is a former Dallas ISD employee, who touched the lives of many students during her 24 years with the district. During her years of service to the district, Dr. Sorells worked as a teacher, and district administrator. As Director of the Dallas ISD's ECE Department, she was responsible for providing leadership to over 3000 teachers located in 127 ECE schools and centers. After retiring from the Dallas ISD, Dr. Sorrells continued to provide leadership in education by serving on the Texas State Board of Education. She represented District 13 for two terms in 1994 and 1998. The TWU Distinguished Alumni Award and and the Outstanding Educator distinction are but a few of the accolades Dr. Sorrells has received for her dedicated service. She continues to work within the community involved in promoting educational endeavors.