Enrichment

Supply Lists

For Teachers

G.T.
Students who need a differentiated education are identified and their academic needs are met in the classroom staffed by certified G.T. teachers. Contact person is Dana Habiger, Counselor, extension 5072.

Counseling
Students receive counseling through individual/groups, crisis counseling and classroom guidance. Coordinator for SAIL - GT - Mentor programs on campus.  Contact person Dana Habiger, Counselor, extension 5072.

Content Mastery
Content Mastery is a program designed for all students who need additional academic support outside the regular classroom. Content Mastery is staffed by a certified teacher and two teacher assistants. Contact person is Gail McKenzie, extension 6728.

Literacy Team
A group of specially trained teachers who work with the K-2 classroom teachers to support students' literacy development. Support is given in small groups in the classroom by certified teachers or a trained teaching assistant. Reading Recovery is an intense one on one program also available for those students demonstrating the need for acceleration in reading in 1st grade. Contact person, JoAnne Acosta, extension 6706.

SAIL (Student Assistance & Intervention Liason)
SAIL is a Carver program designed to identify and intervene with students who may be experiencing difficulties at home and/or school which interfere with their ability to be successful at school. SAIL is comprised of the child's teacher and support staff who meet to make recommendations and explore options for the student. Contact person is Dana Habiger, extension 5072.

Special Education
Carver offers a wide range of services addressing academic, behavioral, and physical needs of students whose disabilities qualify them for individualized education plans. A student's school counselor can give information regarding the process for referral to the Special Education Department. Contact person is Dana Habiger, Counselor, extension 5072.

Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Students who turn in applications and qualify (based on the family's income and number of people in the home) receive free or reduced price lunch and breakfast every school day. Contact person is Linda Seals, extension 6706.

Pilot Breakfast Program
Breakfast is available to all students in classrooms where the free breakfast program is being piloted. Contact person is Karen Kovach, Nutrition Services Director, extension 5119.

Intervention Services Unlimited
Intervention Services is a private, social service agency with therapists and counselors on each of the GISD campuses, as well as at other school districts in Cental Texas. Therapists at ISU provide a broad range of mental health services and referrals for students, families and Carver employees. ISU staff work with clients individually and in groups to address psychological/emotional issues affecting individuals at home, work, and school. Students who participate have received parent permission to do so. Contact person is Dana Habiger, Counselor, extension 5072

Mentor Program
Carver Participates in a district-wide program which matches students with adults in the community who would like to support and guide an child on the right path to early adulthood. The relationship, when satisfying to both parties, lasts for a minimum of one school year, and sometimes for several years. Contact person is Dana Habiger, Counselor, extension 5072.

Physical Health/Wellness
The nurse is responsible for all the physical health/wellness needs of individuals at Carver. The nurse provides: medical care for school personnel and students, vision, hearing, assistance to students needing to access glasses, hearing aids, emergency dental care, and referrals for medical concerns. The nurse distributes medications (with parent consent), and goes on home visits to students with medical concerns. The nurse provides a list of chronically ill students to counselors and teachers, and serves as a resource for information about the needs of seriously ill students. Contact person is Lynn Elliott, R.N., Carver Elementary School Nurse, extension 5071.

Extended School Enrichment (ESE)
Before and after school care is available at all grades for a fee. A few scholarships are sometimes available. ESE students have access to some school facilities, such as the library, in supervised situations. Selected students also are receiving tutoring from certified teachers during their ESE time. GISD contact person is Jan Williams, extension 5087. Carver before/after school contact is Pam Pousson, extension 5076.