About Us
Carver Academy is a 2023 National Blue Ribbon school and the first Title 1 school in ABC Unified School District to receive this highly coveted award! We service 469 students from inside and outside the district in grades TK through 6. There are over 23 languages spoken by students and staff. Hispanic/Latinos are the largest student group followed by Asians, then African Americans respectively. Of our full-time teachers, 24% are male, far above the district’s average for elementary schools.
Since being awarded the Federal Magnet Grant in 2004, Carver has received various recognitions: National Blue Ribbon, California Distinguished School, Title 1 Achievement Award, Gold Ribbon, Golden Bell, STEM Distinguished Achievement in Math or Science, and New and Emerging Magnet School. We were also named as one of the top 60 best schools in L.A. County. Carver has been committed to innovating, reflecting, and constantly striving to meet the needs of all our students.
We are known throughout L.A. county for our outstanding School wide Enrichment Clusters Program. Recognizing that all learners are unique, learning experiences must take into account the abilities, interests, and learning style of individual students. Twice a year during the six week cluster, students spend one hour a week, exploring a topic of interest with the assistance of knowledgeable community members and staff. Along with gaining in-depth insight into a particular topic, students begin to take responsibility and interest in their own learning. The regular curriculum is supported, expanded, and enhanced by children participating in enrichment activities and bringing their enthusiasm into the classroom. Student cluster leaders communicate what they have accomplished at a school wide celebration to culminate the Enrichment Clusters Program. These educational opportunities, supported by an excellent teaching staff, create a first rate educational opportunity that is both challenging and enjoyable for Carver Academy students.
We are dedicated to ensuring the academic success of every student, by providing both interventions and extended learning opportunities. Our foundational reading program and Beyond the Basic Facts for math are integrated during the instructional day to support our students. We also teach after-school math intervention from September to April. In order to extend higher learning opportunities, Math Olympiad is offered to our top math students to compete worldwide with other exceptional peers.
Carver strives to realize the potential of all our students by fostering character traits and social emotional health that will benefit them in the future. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an integral component within our Carver community of Carver C.A.R.E.S.: C (Compassion), A (a positive attitude), R (Respect), E (Enthusiasm for Learning), and S (Strive for Excellence). We provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment that invites all students to actively participate in their learning and at recess. Carver promotes a welcoming atmosphere in which all educational partners are encouraged to become immersed in our students' educational endeavors, creating a desirable environment where individual academic and social needs of the students and staff are met. Our students know that Carver CARES!
As effective worldwide communicators, Carver Academy students will be critical thinkers and inquisitive learners with a sense of personal commitment to action and service.
Carver Academy's faculty and support staff will provide transitional kindergarten through sixth grade students rich learning experiences in a rigorous academic and caring environment. Our goals for students are to master grade-level content standards, use critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, develop communication skills, and demonstrate positive and democratic social interactions. We strive to help students realize their full academic potential, develop positive self-concepts, and gain enthusiasm for learning. We encourage all students to develop responsibility for their own behavior and a concern for others. Our goals are aligned with the goals of the ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD). We invite our community to help plan and participate in implementing programs to prepare students for a healthy and successful future.
Family Nights at Carver
Carver Academy believes that in order for children to do their very best in school, they must feel a part of their learning community. With this in mind, the Carver staff and PTA have prepared a series of Family Nights that invite parents and siblings onto the Carver campus for a shared learning experience.
Magnet Program
Enrichment Clusters
An integral part of Carver is our Enrichment Cluster Program. Recognizing that all learners are unique, learning experiences must take into account the abilities, interests, and learning styles of individual students. Twice a year during the six-week cluster, students spend one hour a week exploring a topic of interest with the assistance of knowledgeable community members. Along with gaining in-depth insight into a particular topic, students begin to take responsibility and interest in their own learning. The regular curriculum is supported, expanded and enhanced by children participating in enrichment activities and bringing their enthusiasm into the classroom setting. Student and cluster leaders communicate what they have accomplished at a schoolwide celebration to culminate the Enrichment Cluster Program. These educational opportunities, supported by an excellent teaching staff, create a first rate educational opportunity that is both challenging and enjoyable for Carver Academy students.
Once again our Enrichment Clusters will be held in the winter and spring. We are actively seeking volunteers who are willing to facilitate a group for one hour per week for six weeks. The cluster may be a class that you have a passion for or one that you want to learn about along with the students. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please contact us at (562) 229-7840.