General School Information
School Colors: Orange & Blue
School Mascot: Intellectual Sparks
Grade structure: K-5
Enrollment: (2003-2004): 1088
School hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Technology
All classrooms at Blackman Elementary have one computer for every five students.
Computers will also available in a media center and technology lab. Each teacher
at the school will have a multimedia center that includes a large screen TV,
computer, computer network connection and a printer. Technology will be integrated into
all subject areas.
Pupil-teacher ratios (maximum)
20-1 (K-3)
25-1 (4-5)
YMCA Fun Company child care
Child care will be offered at the school based on parent interest. More
information will be provided closer to the opening of the
school.
Parent Involvement
Parents will be given the opportunity to be active in the school through various
activities including a parent organization. More information on how parents can
be involved in the school will be available closer to the opening of the school.
Academic programs
(programs will be offered school wide, except where noted)
Accelerated Reader
Art
English as a Second Language
Guidance
Hands on Science
Letter People (Kindergarten and First grades)
Music
Physical Education
Special Education
Spectrum
Extracurricular programs
Extracurricular activities will be offered based on student interest.
Clubs
(The following clubs are available for students in grades 3-5.)
Art Club
Beta Club
Chorus
4-H
Math Club
Club Pride
SWAT
Science Club
Student Council
Technology Club
Yearbook Club
Athletic Club
