Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
at the Townview Magnet Center
(972) 925-5950

 
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Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet - Home of the Legal Eagles

 

Transforming Lives... One Student at A Time!

Summer Reading and Assignments Posted

New Eagle Mentor Applications for 2013-2014 are being taken now -Click the Link


   

JBS Law Magnet named an Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School.  On September 7, 2012, US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that JBS Law Magnet earned recognition as one of the top high schools in the United States based upon student performance on state assessments.   The high level of performance has placed our school in the Top Five Percent of ALL SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE!  "Today we have been recognized for what the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet family has known for many years; our teachers set the bar high for our students, our families and community support our students and teachers and our students work diligently to achieve their academic goals," stated Anthony Palagonia, Principal.  "We truly believe that every Legal Eagle can achieve at high levels due to the commitment of our staff to provide high quality instruction for every student.  Today we take pride as a family knowing that the efforts of staff, faculty, families and students have been recognized at the national level!"

An exemplary school with extraordinary students, staff and community supporters - those words sum up the essence of JBS Law Magnet.  Founded in 1977, the JBS law Magnet offers students the opportunity to experience the law.  Students experience the law thorough court room observations, simulations in the class room, community service projects, networking with criminal justice and legal professionals, and interning with local law firms, governmental agencies, police departments, sheriff's offices and non-profit organizations in the Dallas area.  In short, students at the JBS Law Magnet have the most powerful classroom in the world - the City of Dallas.

 



National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School

2012

New Student Orientation

August 22nd

Students will attend from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Parents/Guardians will join their students at 5:00 pm.  We ask that families please leave their younger children at home.  Students are required to bring $10.00 for lock rental and planner purchase.  Students will be fed an afternoon snack and dinner.  Additional information will be mailed to all new students on June 13th.

Summer Reading for English I, II, III and IV

Same Assignments for all Business, Health, Education and Law Students

 

9th- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - Assignment I and Assignment II and Assignment III

 

10th- 1984 by George Orwell - Assignment and Assignment II

 

11th- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Assignment I and Assignment II

 

12th- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - Assignment I and Assignment II

All JBS Law Magnet students are expected to complete their summer reading PRIOR to the first day of class.  Assignments have been made available to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from their current English teacher.  Incoming Freshmen and New Students will have their summer reading assignments mailed to them on June 13th.  The assigned books may be purchased new, used or checked out from any public library.  The study guides/assignments must be completed as assisgned. 

You are expected to be prepared for class on Day One!  Do not procrastinate - start your summer reading assignments as soon as possible! 

PTSA Events

and

Parent Page

Back to School Cook Out and Title I Parent Meeting

PTSA will be sponsoring a "Back to School Cook Out" on August 23rd at 6:00 pm on the Townview Magnet Center Patio.  More information to follow!  Thank you PTSA for planning a great 2013-2014!

Parent Compact, Parent Involvement Policy and  Site Based Decision Making By Laws will be reviewed by all parents and community members on September 3, 2013 at 6:00 pm at our Title I Parent Involvement Meeting.  Please plan to Attend!

IGNITE - Empowering Young Women

The JBS Law Magnet is the proud sponsor of an Ignite Chapter to inspire young women to learn about the political system and become community advocates.  If you are interested in joining Ignite - contact Mrs. Angela Taylor at 972 925 6153 by June 27th.  Ignite membership is limited to 20 students - so call NOW!

Meetings - Tuesday 4:20 - 5:20  Sponsor - Ms. Denise Foster

Activities Include:  Guest Speakers, Community Projects, Field Trips and Events throughout the Dallas Area. 

Learn how to make your voice heard - Join Ignite Today!

Townview Magnet Center JROTC

Col. Joe D. Sasser Battalion

Click the Photo for More Information

 

 

Soaring Eagles

  • Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2013 - 93 graduates amassed more than $10.1 million dollars in scholarships and grants.  Through the use of Education is Freedom and the JBS Law Magnet College Room - our seniors took advantage of the resources available and reaped the benefits of their hard work.
  • Great Work by Skills USA Opening and Closing Team - through their hard work and efforts - they captured First Place in State Competition in Corpus Christi and will represent the State of Texas at the Skills USA National Competition in Kansas City later this month.  Soar Eagles!
  • Outstanding Work by Reuben Howard - Gates Millenium Scholar and Mike Garcia - Dell Scholar.
  • Kudos to the Students, Staff and JBS Law Magnet Community for being recognized by the following organizations for high academic standards: National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2012);Washington Post Top High School (#95 in Nation); Newsweek Top High School (Top 2% Nationally); US News World Report (Top 2% Nationally); Children At Risk - School of Achievement (#8 North Texas).
  • Congratulations to the Barefoot Debaters who claimed the City Championship at the Dallas Urban Debate League and competed Nationally in Washington DC and our Barefoot Debaters who qualified for National Invitational Tournament in Birmingham, Ala.  Go Itzel and Yastril!

 

 

 

Dress Code

and IDs

Dress Code and ID Badges will be enforced from the First Day of School!

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. Courtroom Attire has been amended - ALL GENTLEMEN ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A TIE IN ADDITION TO THE LISTED COURTROOM ATTIRE.  The staff will review the Intern Dress Code this summer - please watch this site for updates on the Intern Dress Code.

A reminder - shorts and pants with holes 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.  One Temporary ID will be furnished for free.  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.  Upper classmen must wear their badge on the first day - new students will receive their badges from their cluster teacher the first two days of school.

 

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