Transforming Lives... One Student at A Time!

Newsweek Recognizes - JBS Law Magnet #116 in Nation

US News Recognizes - JBS Law Magnet Gold Medal School #26 in State #328 in Nation

Welcome - Magnet Schools of America National Conference!

The JBS Law Magnet family hopes that you enjoy your visit to our campus at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center on Monday, May 21st.  We look forward to seeing you and sharing our story as you share yours!  Welcome to Dallas and the Dallas ISD!

Senior Check Out

Seniors will provide final check out documentation and receive their graduation tickets on Tuesday, May 22nd from 9:30 am to Noon in the JBS Law Magnet Courtroom.  Students must have the Senior Check Out form completely filled out prior to checking out with Mr. Flores, Mrs. Mendez and Mr. Palagonia.  Students should bring a STAMPED addressed envelope for every transcript request that they are making.  A limited number of envelopes and stamps will be on sale in the courtroom during checkout.

Seniors will complete a survey for counseling services, update their scholarship and financial aids awards, join the JBS Law Magnet Alumni Association and turn in their completed clearance sheet during Senior Check Out.

At the completion of Check Out - seniors will receive thirteen tickets for graduation.  Remember - every guest at graduation must have a ticket for entry - including infants.  Please go to the Senior Page for additional information regarding Senior Activities May 21 - 26.

College Road Trips

Classes of 2013 and 2014

FREE!

Dallas ISD is providing College Visitations this summer at NO COST to our students.  Parents and students must attend an orientation session, a permission packet must be completed and a sign up provided.  Whether you are interested in North Texas, Texas Tech, University of Texas at Arlington - go the the College Road trip website and check out the details and deadlines!

Soaring Eagles

Great job!  The Townview Magnet Orchestra performed their Spring Concert and Awards Ceremony on May 17th.  Under the direction of Ana Kloc-Rodriguez the Townview Orchestra continues to shine with students competing at the local and state levels.

Ryan Stoker, Graciela Garcia and Stephanie Sierra received the Superintendent's Scholarship on May 15th.  The scholarship award recognizes these students for their diligence and contribution to the JBS Law Magnet community.  Congratulations to these students!  Thank you Interim Superintendent King for recognizing these students and thank you to the sponsors that have made this scholarship possible.

Cora Garza, Michael Dang and Humberto Rojas on their receipt of the Educational Opportunities Scholarship.  The Educational Opportunties Scholarship recognizes high achieving DISD magnet students by awarding them a renewable scholarship and one-on-one mentoring for the four years of college.  Thank you Educational Opportunities for recognizing three of our Graduating Eagles!

Reuben Howard has been awarded a full scholarship to attend the Telluride Association Summer Program at Cornell University.  The program entitled "Democracy and Diversity" will consist of 64 high ranking junior students from throughout the nation.  Congratulations on your acceptance and remember to represent us well this summer!

Congratulations to JBS Law Magnet Barefoot Debaters - Rolando Velasquez and Ivan Garcia - and Coach Don Gonzalez for the team's Ninth Place Finish at the National Urban Debate League Tournament in Washington DC. Ivan and Rolando will be competing in the National NFL Debate Tournament to be held in Indianapolis in June. Great job!

Judge Barefoot Sanders Law has been named a Top Five High School by Children at Risk for setting high expectations and preparing our students for college and the work force! Great work done by our students, staff, parents and community members - thank you for your efforts!

Great work by the JBS Law Magnet SkillsUSA Chapter for hosting the First Annual JBS Law Magnet Criminal Justice Conference which included DISD Police Chief Miller, First 48 Hours, Dallas District Attorney's Office, Dallas SWAT Helicopter, Crime Scene Investigators and TCLOSE Training for local law enforcement.  Great job by the Student Leadership Team and the Criminal Justice Teacher Team!

The Townview Magnet Center hosted Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Superintendent Designee Mike Miles, US Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson and a host of state and local elected officials to a Round Table Discussion on Education Trends by Dallas Committ!  JBS Law Magnet was proud to be represented at the conference with the five other schools at the Townview Magnet Center.

Congratulations to Gabriela Ayala and Marisela Gonzales for being named to the cast of School Zone Dallas, Zona Escolar de Dallas, News Beat and Aqui en Dallas ISD. Gabriela and Marisela were selected from more than 80 students who auditioned. 

Outstanding students, mentored by an incredibly talented faculty and supported by a caring community comprised of family and professionals, soar to new heights everyday at the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet.  "Soaring Eagles" highlights some of the accomplishment of our present and past students and faculty members.  If you would like to nominate someone as a "Soaring Eagle" - please click here.      

Previous Soaring Eagle Kudos can be found by clicking here.

PTSA Events

The JBS Law Magnet PTSA will announce its 2012-2013 Meeting Dates and Events in this space - more details to come!

Dress Code

and IDs

Dress Code will continue to be enforced throughout TESTING and the END OF THE YEAR! Dress Code applies every day at the JBS Law Magnet - please plan accordingly.

At the JBS Law Magnet we take great pride in maintaining atmosphere conducive to learning with a minimum of distractions.  Students are expected to dress in a manner that reflects our mission - to promote the exploration of legal and law enforcement careers.  We ask your assistance in maintaining this professional atmosphere by taking a few moments to talk to your student about proper attire.  A copy of the Townview Dress Code and a Copy of Courtroom Attire have been uploaded - so that you may help us with that endeavor.

A reminder - shorts are not permitted and capri pants should hit the calf. 

All students are required to wear their JBS Law Magnet ID each and every day. Interns must wear both their internship ID and their JBS Law Magnet ID.  The first ID is provided to each student free of charge.  Temporary IDs are available for $1.00.  Replacement IDs must be purchased for $5.00.  JBS Law Magnet lanyards are available in the JBS Law Magnet Office for $1.00.  Please help us keep your students safe and secure - remind them to wear their IDs.

JBS Law Magnet Juinors - Rolando Velasquez Named National Hispanic Scholar - Taylor Facen and Kelsey Annu-Essuman Named National Achievement Scholars!

Every year over 220,000 students apply for the National Hispanic Scholar program through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  Based upon intense competition on the PSAT only 4,000 students are recognized as National Hispanic Scholars.  This year JBS Law Magnet is very honored to have Rolando Velasquez named to this elite group.  Congratulations to Rolando on this outstanding accomplishment.

Every year over 160,000 students apply for the National Achievement Scholarship presented by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  The National Achievement Scholarship is open to all African American students who take the PSAT in their Junior year of high school.  Of these 160,000+ students, only the top 4,700 students are eligible to become National Achievement Semi-Finalists and National Achievement Finalists.  This week the JBS Law Magnet received our preliminary results which indicate that two of our students have made earned their way into the top 4,700 students - nationwide!  Congratulations to Kelsey Annu-Esseman and Taylor Facen on earning this prestigious recognition.  Later this fall these students will learn whether they will be named - finalists or semi-finalists.  Regardless - these two students have learned that hard work and effort pay off and they will reap the rewards of increased opportunities for college admission and scholarships.

JBS Law Magnet - Ranked #64 Nation Wide!

The hard work effort of the Townview Academic Faculty and the JBS Law Magnet students has resulted in the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet cracking the Top 100 High Schools in the nation.  Based upon Jay Matthew's Washington Post High School Challenge, JBS Law Magnet moved up almost 90 spots to #64 nationally.  Even more remarkable is the fact that the Townview Magnet Center houses FIVE of the Top 100 Schools - including #1 and #2.  For the complete story and the full rankings - click here.

JBS Law Magnet Receives Top Ten Recognition

The students and faculty of the JBS Law Magnet were recognized by the Children at Risk Organization as a Top Five Dallas Area School at a press conference on April 30th.  Children at Risk's rankings are based upon fourteen different performance measures that gauge a school's effectiveness based upon college preparedness.  The recognition is a direct result of the support of our parents, community and the dedication of the teachers at the Townview Magnet Center.  This is the JBS Law Magnet's fourth consecutive year in the Top Ten and we look forward to the continued success of our students in high school, undergraduate and post graduate work. For a complete listing of the rankings and more information on the Children At Risk Organization - please click here.

NCEA Names JBS Law Magnet - Higher Performing School!

NCEA - National Council for Educational Achievement, formerly know as Just for the Kids, has named the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet a "Higher Performing School" based on the academic of our students during the 2009-2010 school year.  The award is based upon test scores and demographic information on our students.  Congratulations to the entire Townview Academic Staff as each of the six schools at the Townview Magnet Center were honored with this award.  The award represents recognition from an outside evaluator that we are providing all our students with quality instruction with high educational expectations for all.  The JBS Law Magnet is honored to be selected but we are most proud of the students and staff - as their hard work and effort is recognized by those across the nation!

Newsweek Names JBS Law Magnet A Top US High School 2010

Top High School In USA!  The JBS Law Magnet was named one of the top high schools in the United States by Newsweek.  The rankings based upon the number of AP tests administered and number of graduating seniors placed JBS Law Magnet #153 in over 6,000 schools ranked.  Congratulations to the students, the Townveiw Magnet Center Academic staff and Mrs. Alma Perez, Counselor and AP Test Coordinator on a job well done!

Visit the JBS Law Magnet Facebook Fan Page!