Blackshear Elementary School 1712 East 11th St. Austin, TX 78702 Phone Number: 512 414-2021 Fax: 512 477-7640 Betty Jenkins

Mission Statement

The mission of Blackshear Elementary School is to provide a healthy, safe instructional environment, conducive to positive learning experiences in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect. Blackshear faculty, staff, and students believe it is critical, as Gandhi said, to, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."

School Goals

*Foster and maintain a peaceful, respectful learning community in which all students will master the competencies of the core curriculum while developing their multiple intelligences.
*Increase student and parent involvement in order to enhance Blackshear's community and educational environment.

Major Programs and Initiatives

Accelerated Reader
TRIBES Learning Communities
HT Professional Development Center
Technology
Fine Arts Programming
Drama For Schools/ MindPop
Enrichment Fridays
Campus-wide Composting & Recycling
School Linked Health Services
Student Assistance Program
Austin Partners in Education
Reading is Fundamental of Austin
Scholastic Book Fairs
Life Works Partnership
Communities in Schools
Gardening
YMCA afterschool care
Beehive afterschool care
The Good News Club
Choir
Big Artist/Little Artist
Role Model Day
Earth Day Festivities