Blackshear Elementary offers a comprehensive, TEKS-based curriculum focused on higher-order thinking skills. Learning activities are designed to develop high-achieving students through rigorous instruction coupled with unique fitness-focused pursuits.

Blackshear Elementary offers a number of unique courses to our students.  For example, our comprehensive music program is designed to teach music from an introductory level all the way to reading music and playing multiple instruments. The physical education program keeps our students healthy and teaches both basic fitness skills as well as advanced skills in archery, basketball, dance, and more.  Our rigorous GT Program for identified students in Kinder through 5th grade expands educational opportunity and provides enrichment lessons for gifted students.  

Choice students participate in a number of after-school health and fitness activities based on their interest through the school year, including basketball, dance, hula hoop, jump rope, yoga, soccer, and many more!  Blackshear Elementary also offers the opportunity for students to participate in Archery Club.

Students not zoned to attend Blackshear as their neighborhood school must complete an application during the annual Choice School application window.

Students entering the Blackshear Choice Program must maintain good grades, excellent behavior, and strong attendance habits. Excessive absences are not allowed. Students who do not adhere to these criteria may be asked to return to their home campus.

• Does ECISD offer transportation for Blackshear students? - Yes, bus transportation is provided to students who live 2 or more miles from campus. But, most of our students are picked up by their parents at the end of the extended day program.
  
• Can I take my student home after school and not have my student attend the extended day choice program? - No, except for very limited extenuating circumstances, students enrolled in the Choice Program must attend the extended day activities on all days that they are present in school.