Bison News
Summer Edition
Principal Message
Nelson Mandela
And now we are done and we can breathe. We have successfully graduated our first cohort of students. They are now headed to the next chapter of their lives. They have been accepted to universities, joined the Armed Services, and pursuing careers. No matter the direction we are extremely proud of their accomplishments.
MENTORSHIP
Just Say Yes
Just Say YES is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2002 by Dan Bailey. In 2019, Just Say YES formally merged with Aim for Success, another dynamic nonprofit that has provided powerful research-based health education programs since 1993. Together, we have served over 3.9 million students, parents, and educators across the nation. Our joining of forces, combined years of expertise, resources, and passions will provide an even greater impact on students!
Just Say Yes believe strongly in connecting students to positive messages and healthy relationships that will help them navigate cultural pressures. Through their programming, they equip students of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need in order to achieve more healthy and successful futures. This is achieved through motivational experiences, wellness education, and peer-to-peer mentoring.
Mr. Keith Davis
Senior Hub
Sunset P-TECH PALS
We have a local peer-to-peer mentoring program led by Ms. Hardee, our MAPS instructor.
PAL Program Purpose
The purpose of the Sunset P-TECH PAL program is to foster community between students in different cohorts, provide an opportunity for upper-class students to develop leadership skills, and enrich the experience of freshmen students in the Sunset P-TECH program.
PAL Job Description
PALs (peer advocates and leaders) serve as mentors to support and encourage freshmen students' (protégés) success in the Sunset P-TECH program. PALs provide sound advice, knowledge, and strategies to help protégés throughout the academic year. Through one-on-one, staff and PAL and protégé (P2) meetings, PALs will be a knowledgeable guide for protégés, a thoughtful facilitator who provides access to people and resources, and ultimately a role model and advocate.
PAL Qualifications
- Be a sophomore student in the Sunset P-TECH program
- Be in good academic and student conduct standing at Sunset P-TECH and Dallas College
- Be willing to learn and share information about the Sunset P-TECH community including updates from industry and higher education partners, school resources, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, community service opportunities, etc.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
- Have a genuine desire to help their protégés and peers succeed
- Be self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Demonstrate leadership potential
General Responsibilities
- Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic volunteer to help protégés succeed at Sunset P-TECH
- Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support to protégés (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation, and a sense of belonging)
- Participate in PAL training, attend monthly PALs staff meetings and help facilitate monthly P2 meetings
- Encourage protégé attendance to all P-TECH meetings, huddles, workshops, and programs and attend all P-TECH meetings, huddles, workshops and programs yourself
- Serve as a resource and positive role model for protégés and peers
Benefits
PALs have the opportunity to:
- Build close relationships with freshmen students
- Guide freshmen students through their first-year
- Be highly considered for opportunities within the P-TECH program
- Develop leadership skills and ENHANCE YOUR RESUME!
Additional Responsibilities of a PAL:
- Maintain regular contact with protégés
- Work both independently and as part of a team with fellow PALs
- Understand and abide by all Sunset P-TECH and Dallas College policies
- Educate protégés about various resources and services (i.e. counseling, food distribution, etc.)
- Maintain confidentiality with any shared information
- Coordinate and facilitate social and educational programs, as desired or needed
- Participate in formal evaluations and assessments of the program
- Meet individually with the program coordinator (Ms. Hardee) to discuss protégé concerns, as needed
- Participate in and complete all other tasks deemed necessary by the program coordinator
Financial Literacy for Interns-May 20th
Oak Cliff Block Walk
DCHHS PSA Public Health Announcements
Incoming Freshman Orientation-5/22 and 6/12
We covered the following information on May 22nd:
- Curriculum (High School/College Expectations)
- Workplace Learning Expectations
- Freshman Supports
- Uniform Expectations
- Enrollment Instructions
On June 22nd:
- How to order uniforms
- Creating their professional P-TECH Gmail account
All of the information was also sent out to the families who could not make the meeting. We are so excited to see the amazing things our new cohort will encounter.
CBS Impact Story
Motivational Moments
- Juan Vega, Deputy Chief of Human Capital Management
- Joycelyn Anderson, Former P-TECH Counselor
- Ms. Wheeler, Former P-TECH Counselor
- Blake Chambers, Dallas College
- Larena Flemmings, Dallas ISD Human Capital Management
- Sandra Vasquez, Children's Health
UNT Dallas Presidential Scholars Award
Bison Buddies 2.0
Teacher Education College Fair
Career Investigation Mini Project
2021 Senior Activities
Summer Internships and the Work Hub
Mrs. Vega Says Farewell
Summer Bridge 2021
- M.A.P.S-Methods of Academic and Personal Success
- Reading and Writing-TSIA2/SSI Support
- Math -Algebra/TSIA2/SSI Support
- Workplace Learning-Workplace soft & technical skills/Industry Partner Engagement
The last day was designed to have Workplace Learning engagements. Our new industry partner, Dallas ISD Early Learning and Children's Health. provided "Welcome Videos" for our virtual Summer Bridge. Also, this year we were fortunate to have 35 students participating in internships who agreed to speak to our new cohort about the importance of internships and the process.
Thank you to our teachers who agreed to guide these classes and our Industry Partners who provided video messages to our new cohort of Bisons. Thank you for another successful Summer Bridge under the leadership of Ms. Shockley. Great work.
Ms. Dallas, P-TECH Summer Bridge
Guest Speaker, Alexis Jackson, IBM
Mrs. LaGrone Retires
Welcoming New Leadership to Sunset High School
Dr. Martinez earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Southern Methodist University, his Masters in Educational Administration, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas. Dr. Martinez has successfully served many roles throughout his career in education: middle school English teacher, Advanced Placement English teacher, Soccer Coach/ asst. Football Coach. He has taught at the public-school setting in grades ranging from eight all the way to college level. As a leader of learning, Dr. Martinez has served in a number of roles as dean of students, assistant principal, and principal over the last 8 years. He has conducted research focused on increasing access and equity for minoritized students and has presented at state, regional, and national conferences. His goal is to work collaboratively with the Sunset High School staff, students, and community to make Sunset High School THE premier high school in the state.
Passing of Leadership
Dr. Jesus F. Martinez
Proper Welcome
SUNSET P-TECH ECHS
Students who opt to pursue the Public Health track will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience to protect the safety and improve the health of communities through education, policymaking, research, prevention, and administering services while serving as a "change agent" in promoting healthcare equity, quality, and accessibility.
Students who opt to pursue the Teacher Education track will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience to explore and engage with delivering high-quality education, acquire the communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that are necessary for success in the 21st-century classroom in the field of education.
Email: mapalomares@dallasisd.org
Website: https://www.dallasisd.org/sunsetptech
Location: 2120 West Jefferson Boulevard, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-502-1612
Twitter: @SunsetCA17