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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

English

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: 276

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:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 925-6080

Counselor:
(972) 925-5942

Clinic:
(972) 925-5982/5983

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Child-Related Professions, Social Services Cluster, Education Professions, Exploring Careers (ninth grade), internship programs, Talented and Gifted Program

After-school programs:
Incredible Tutor; 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

Parent Involvement

Parent/Student /Teacher Association, Site-Based Decision Making, Student Support System,

Major Awards and Honors

2007 TBEC Honor Roll Recipient 2008 TBEC Honor Roll Recipient TEA 2008 Exemplary Campus

The magnet center is named for Dr. Yvonne A. Ewell, a former school board member and visionary who brought the concept of this magnet center to fruition.