A “World of Experiences” Magnet School
1905 N.W. 12th
Amarillo, TX 79107
Phone: 806-326-4150
Fax: 806-371-6081
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If you would like to begin the application process, use our George Washington Carver Elementary Academy online enrollment application (Opens in new window). You can also pick up a paper application at our campus located at 1905 NW 12th.
Open the About section below to see what makes George Washington Carver Elementary Academy unique.
Instead of attending their neighborhood school, students can apply to a magnet school which attracts a diverse group of children from all parts of the District. Magnet schools are still accountable to the state standards, but offer specialized classes to give scholars a unique school experience. George Washington Carver Elementary Academy offers such an experience for 2nd-5th grade students.
In the sections below, we take you on a tour of some of the amazing experiences that await Carver students every year. If you have questions or would like more information, contact our office at 806-326-4150.
If you would like to begin the application process, use our George Washington Carver Elementary Academy online enrollment application (Opens in new window). You can also pick up a paper application at our campus located at 1905 NW 12th.
Art
Carver is one of three elementary campuses in the District to have a full time art teacher. Students have the freedom to express themselves through a variety of artistic media, including weaving, pottery, printmaking and watercolor.
Students work collaboratively with each other and a highly trained art teacher to complete projects that stretch their creativity and their sense of invention.
Carver scholars learn about visual graphics and develop the language skills to evaluate and critique professional artists’ works.
Drama
Carver has a full-size auditorium and stage. This creates unique opportunities to offer a Drama Club at the elementary level.
Students audition for their parts because it is a large commitment to be involved. Students rehearse after school three days every week during play season and produce a full stage production.
The students are involved with every bit of each stage production which includes memorizing lines, designing costumes, creating sets, and even managing the lights and sound.
Piano Lab
Playing the piano engages every area of the brain, bridging the two hemispheres in a way that is different from any other arts or academic activity.
There are only a handful of piano labs available to elementary students across the state of Texas, and Carver’s piano lab is the only such lab in the Amarillo area.
The Carver piano lab is state of the art, providing keyboards that connect with headphones and the teacher. Students learn to read music and even compose their own songs. Carver pianists perform in a school recital and compete at the Greater Southwest Music Festival.
Vocal Music
Vocal music is more than just singing, it connects students to history, improves reading fluency, and naturally encourages teamwork. Carver students feel the power of creating something from nothing as they work towards preparing for a performance.
Exploring music using their own voice is truly a wonderful experience, but exploring music through dance is where students truly come alive! The power of play aids in enhancing social skills, development of gross motor skills, and teaches respect for oneself and others.
This may be a vocal music class, but our students also play instruments! Carver Elementary is the only elementary campus in the District with a full set of adult-and-student-sized guitars. The classroom also provides various drums, shakers, xylophones, and all sorts of fun instruments to play. Anyone and everyone is a musician at Carver.
Environmental Science
Some elementary campuses might have an occasional snake or fish tank, but Carver students dive into raising tilapia in large tanks located in one of three greenhouses located on the school campus. In another greenhouse students propagate plants by seed and use a hydroponics growing system.
An important aspect of the program is conservation of water; rainwater is captured and students learn the importance of reusing captured rainwater to protect our environment.
Choose Amarillo ISD
As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.
Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD (Opens in new window).
Campus Goals and Performance Objectives
Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives (PDF opens in a new window), which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.
Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.
The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.
Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact
To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).
Second Grade through Fifth Grade
The start time is 7:55 a.m., and the end time is 3:21 p.m.
Lunch & Recess Schedules
Lunch Schedule
2nd Grade Lunch
3rd Grade Lunch
4th Grade Lunch
5th Grade Lunch
Recess Schedules
2nd Grade Recess
3rd Grade Recess
4th Grade Recess
5th Grade Recess
Bullying Report Form
If you feel your student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form (Opens in new window).
School Safety First
To report a school safety concern online, use the School Safety First form found at www.amaisd.org/safety.
Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:
ParentSquare
Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.
ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.
ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.
Peachjar Digital Flyers
Take a look at our current Peachjar eflyers (Opens in new window).
Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers (Opens in new window) to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.
Visit the Amarillo ISD Extended School Day page (Opens in a new window) for an overview of the program, link to the application form, and rates and fees with instructions for setting up payments if your application is approved.
If you have questions or would like specific information about our school's Extended School Day program, please contact our school office at 806-326-4150.
It’s Never Too Early To Get InSync
InSync exists to help families of young children connect with early learning experiences and helpful information.
Early childhood education can happen in one of the preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary classrooms available through AISD, but it also happens in homes and in families every day, and we are here to help you through all of it!
Visit our Families + Schools InSync web page to learn more!
Welcome
Greetings,
My name is Jessica Gonzalez and I am the Parent Engagement Liaison. I am here to help connect our families to our school. Please contact me if I can be of service.
Office: 806-326-4200
Email:
jessica.gonzalez@amaisd.org
Saludos,
Mi nombre es Jessica Gonzalez y soy la Coordinadora de Involucramiento de los Padres, estoy aquí para ayudar a conectar a nuestras familias a nuestra escuela. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si puedo estar de servicio.
Oficina: 806-326-4200
Correo electrónico: jessica.gonzalez@amaisd.org
To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).
Newsletters and the Parent & Student Activity/Parent Pointers Calendars from The Parent Institute help parents get involved with the education, discipline, responsibility and well-being of their children to promote student achievement and school success.
The content in this section provides a new edition of the Newsletter each month (September through May), as well as a 3-month Calendar every three months, so be sure to check back for each month's Newsletter!
Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter
Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center (Opens in new window).
Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.
The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.
Office Staff Directory
Please use the list below or call the campus main office at 806-326-4150 for assistance with contacting non-instructional staff members not listed.
To find a list of Teachers, Administration and Professional Support Staff, please open our George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Staff Directory (Google Sheet opens in a new window) which has been organized by Positions and then by Grade Level.
To correspond with a teacher or counselor via email, log into Skyward Family Access (Login screen opens in a new window) and use the instructions below:
If you do not have Skyward Family Access login credentials or need assistance with your account, please visit the District website's Skyward Family Access page (Opens in new window).
To contact a teacher or counselor by telephone, contact the campus main office at 806-326-4150.
A Message From Dr. Gabriela Arriazola-Rivera
George Washington Carver Elementary Academy Principal