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Other Contacts
Librarian:
(972) 502-2749
Counselor:
(972) 502-2719
Clinic:
(972) 502-2721
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Programs and Activities
Special programs:
Career Pathways:
Education With A Purpose
The Career Pathways concept is the one strategy providing for learning communities, allowing for stronger relationships between adults and students. They ensure that all students have a strong academic foundation in English, Mathematics Social Studies and Science linked to state standards and courses link to careers, making them relevant to student interests.
Career Pathways allow students to transition to post-secondary in fields of their choosing by being able to earn college credit while in high school. They connect to the real world through hands on experiences. Career Pathways help students see a purpose in what they learn as they gain needed skills for their future and our country’s economic prosperity.
Law, Public Safety Corrections & Security
Health Science
Architecture & Construction (Green)
Ninth Grade Career Exploration Center:
Academic and career initiative designed to help 9th grade students explore career options while getting a strong foundation in high school course work. Smaller class sizes to build strong relationships with adults in order to support learning. All ninth grade students will be required to take AVID classes (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and Pre-AP course. Students will have an opportunity to explore Career Pathways. Student will spend 6 weeks in each house in intensive exploration of careers which will result in projects within each pathway. Allowing student multiple experiences before selecting their pathway.
After-school programs:
Talented and Gifted,
Advanced Placement,
Future Teachers of America,
Latino leadership Forum
Math Tutorials,
Science Tutorials,
English Tutorials,
ESL Tutoring,
West Dallas Reconnect - after school
Extracurricular activities:
Journalism/Yearbook,
Band,
Athletics,
Clubs and Organizations (National Honor Society, AZTECA Club, Drill Team, Drum Majors, etc.)
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Parent Involvement
Parent/Band Booster Club,
Site-Based Decision Making,
Parent Student Teacher Assoc. (PTSA),
Monthly workshops
Major Awards and Honors
Mr. Pinkston,
Miss Pinkston,
DISD contracts to FTA,
JROTC Unit Merit Award, 2004-2005
Principal Villegas recieved the 2007 Outstanding Principal of the Year Award from the Association of Hispanic School Administrators.
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