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Judge Barefoot Sanders Magnet Center For Public Service: Government, Law and Law Enforcement at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

1201 E. Eighth St., Suite 203 Dallas, TX 75203

Phone: (972) 925-5950
Fax: (972) 925-6010
apalagonia@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Anthony Palagonia
Principal

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
Our mission is to introduce our students to the opportunities available in the fields of law, public service, government, criminal justice, and law enforcement and to teach the skills necessary to excel in these career areas in a culturally diverse society.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  No Uniform - Dress Code Only
• Bottoms:
  No Uniform - Dress Code Only

School colors: Royal Purple and Gold

Mascot: American Bald Eagle

Enrollment: 389

Number of teachers: 10

Hours/Bell schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm

Trustee district: District 5

Learning Community:
Central Secondary -
Leslie Williams

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Marilyn Byars (972) 925-6080

Counselor:
Alma Pérez (972) 925-5352

Clinic:
Virginia Westmoreland (972) 925-5982

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Internships, Preceptorships, Court Observations, Close-Up (Co-curricular trip to Washington, DC), Street Law Diversity Pipeline Program, Bickel & Brewer Foundation’s Future Leaders Program

After-school programs:
Eagle Fish Camp provides study skills and a mentor for 9th grade students

Extracurricular activities:
Mock Trial, Speech and Debate (TFA, UIL, NFL), Skills USA, Destination Imagination, Crime Stoppers,One Act Play, UIL Academic Competitions, National Honor Society and Student Government.

Parent Involvement

PTSA, Advisory Board, Site Based Decision Making Committee

Major Awards and Honors

Newsweek Best High Schools in United States 2010, US News and World Reports Silver High School 2009, Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll 2003, 2006, Texas Education Agency Exemplary School 2010, 2009, 2008, 2002 Texas Education Agency Recognized School 1999, 2003-2007, ACT Achievement Award for College Readiness 2009, Top Ten School for College Readiness - Children At Risk Organization 2010, 2009, Debate qualifiers for National Tournament of Champions 2010, National Officer Skills USA 2010 (5 previous National Officers).