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School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center

1201 E. Eighth St., Suite 216, Dallas, TX 75203

Phone: (972) 925-5960
Fax: (972) 925-6016
jgrantwells@dallasisd.org


School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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School Of Science And Engineering At Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Scorecard
School Of Science And Engineering At Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Tarjeta de puntuación en Español

 

 



Jovan C. Wells, Principal
Jovan C. Wells
Principal

Grade levels:
9-12

Motto/Mission:
"Where the possibilities are endless..."

School colors: Maroon

Mascot: Eagle

Enrollment: 399

Number of teachers: 19

Hours/Bell schedule: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Block Schedule--four periods each day of 90 minutes each

Trustee district: District 5

Learning Community:
West Secondary -
Cynthia Goodsell


Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 925-6082

Counselor:
Naveen Kashyap (972) 925-5962 Tom Flores (972) 925-5966

Clinic:
(972) 925-5982

 

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Fast-track English, math, and science classes; College PREP education

After-school programs:
Numerous clubs

Extracurricular activities:
Numerous clubs, including computer, chess, math, etc.

Parent Involvement

Topnotch, active PTSA involved with their school and their children

Major Awards and Honors

Newsweek's 4th best high school in the U.S. 2008; Ranked #2 Newsweek 2007; Ranked #6 Newsweek 2006. Siemens Award for Advanced Placement 2007 - 2008; Twice rated #2 school in the metroplex by "D" Magazine; Named a No Child Left Behind National "Blue Ribbon School," 2005; One of the two DISD schools that are top in the state in number of AP exams passed versus school enrollment; number one school in the country for the number of African American and Hispanic students passing AP calculus.


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.