The Schools in Canyon
The Canyon Independent School district serves two closely neighboring communities, Canyon and Amarillo, with five of the district’s schools being located in Canyon. Those are:
School: Grade Levels Enrollment
Crestview Elementary K -- 4 430 Reeves-Hinger Elementary Pre-K – 4 769 Canyon Intermediate 5, 6 605 Canyon Junior High 7, 8 671 Canyon High School 9 -- 12 1037
Canyon ISD also has 6 elementary schools (two opening in August 2009), one intermediate school, one junior high, and one high school in south Amarillo and the area between the two cities.
The total district enrollment, including the Amarillo campuses, is 8,517.
Higher Education Partnerships
West Texas A&M University and Amarillo College provide opportunities for high school students to receive college credit for high school courses or to attend college or university classes for dual credit. WTAMU students and staff are often
on district campuses, serving as resource persons, student teachers, and in other ways that benefit student learning. Two of the more unusual opportunities for Canyon students are:
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The unique Pre-University Program (PUP) offers eligible high school students the opportunity to enroll in two approved university courses at WTAMU each semester. Upon completion of the classes, students earn both high school and university credit.
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A partnership with Amarillo College enables high school students to receive Emergency Medical Technician certification along with dual credit at both the college and the high school.
Programs and Curriculum
Canyon ISD teachers and administrators work within Professional Learning Communities to ensure high levels of learning for all. These educators focus on the learning of every student, working collaboratively to ensure student success. Teachers and administrators hold themselves accountable for results.
The district’s curriculum support system in English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies is CSCOPE, which was developed by a collaboration of Education Service Centers and a team of content experts representing all areas of Texas. It is directly aligned with the required Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and based on the most current research-based practices in education.
The curriculum in CISD is relevant and rigorous. Balanced Literacy and Balanced Math are the programs driving those two subjects, and the district offers a Gifted/Talented program, Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement for students who desire more rigorous coursework. Courses that support the core curriculum include Forensics, AP Statistics, American Sign Language, and Journalism.
A number of Career and Technology programs offer national certifications or licensure. These include Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nurse Aid, Servsafe Culinary Arts, A+ certification in Computer Maintenance, and Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) certification.
Top High School Recognition
The Lone Star Cup honors the best overall academic, fine arts, and athletic programs in Texas as determined by University Scholastic League (UIL) competition.
Canyon High School has won the Lone Star Cup five times.
Find Out More
Superintendent Mike Wartes says, “Whether you are a parent considering moving to our district, a business looking for a great location, or an educator investigating employment opportunities, we encourage you to learn all you can about education in Canyon ISD, and we invite you to partner with us in our pursuit of excellence.”
For more information, go to www.canyonisd.net or contact the Communications Office at (806) 677-2621.
West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University, established in Canyon in 1910, is a member of The Texas
A&M University System and the northernmost senior institution of higher education in the state. WTAMU serves a five-state region and is the most accessible and affordable university for many residents of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma as well as Texas.
Students are given the choice of more than 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate degree programs, including tradition-rich programs in teacher preparation, music and dance, agriculture, business and nursing. But the world is changing, and so is WTAMU. New and innovative programs in communication disorders, environmental science, equine industry, instructional technology, integrated pest management, mass communications, music therapy and pre-law studies are gaining national attention, and an Honors Program for students interested in more intense academic challenges is growing rapidly.
Traditional classroom instruction is complemented by state-of-the-art technology which
links the University—and its students—to the world. A leader in distance learning, West Texas A&M offers two complete graduate degree programs and approximately 100 courses online each semester.
The University’s physical landscape is also changing. A new Event Center, with a seating
capacity for 6,000, opened in January 2002, students are enjoying a newly renovated food court and recreational pool, and work has begun on a $30 million Fine Arts Complex that is scheduled for completion in 2005.
West Texas A&M University students, a diverse population of approximately 7,000 representing more than 30 states and 30 countries, enjoy a tree-shaded 135-acre residential campus, a safe and friendly environment, small classes, personal attention from faculty and staff, career-oriented opportunities, and all of the other amenities—in and out of the classroom—that make up the total university experience.
West Texas A&M University
2501 Fourth Avenue
Canyon, Texas 79016-0001
(806) 651-2000
www.wtamu.edu |
