Taylor Elementary School offers educational and recreational programs for students in kindergarten through grade five. The school s core curriculum includes English, math, science, social studies, reading and writing. It provides special education programs for students with developmental and learning disabilities. Taylor Elementary School is governed by the Abilene Independent School District, which operates more than 25 early childhood centers and elementary, middle and high schools. The district s schools provide several sports activities, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, football, softball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field. Its schools offer membership options for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and National Honor Society (NHS).
The Abilene Independent School District maintains various early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools. The district s Locust Early Childhood School provides an early childhood program that includes head start, early head start, pre-kindergarten and preschool program for children with disabilities, as well as regional day school for the deaf. It maintains various departments that oversee school activities and functions, such as athletics, finance, curriculum and instruction, food and health services, and guidance and counseling. The district s school libraries offers library research tools, such as encyclopedias, general reference, magazines and newspapers. The Abilene Independent School District maintains an office in Abilene, Texas.
Craig Middle School, established in 2007, offers learning opportunities to more than 900 students in grades six through eight. It provides classes in reading, math, science and social studies. The school offers a variety of programs in fine arts, choir, orchestra and band. Craig Middle School also provides special education services for children with learning disabilities. The school encourages students to participate in a range of athletic activities, including basketball, football, cross-country, volleyball, and track and field. It provides guidance counseling, health care and food services. The school has a library that offers access to a range of books and reading materials. In addition, it operates a student council. Craig Middle School is a part of the Abilene Independent School District.
