Students & Parents Information

School Hours:
6:45am - 2:40pm

Building opens:
6:45am
  
Breakfast:
6:45am -  7:15am

Early Release School Hours:
7:15am - 11:15am

Students are tardy: 
after 7:15am

Students are absent: 
after 8:15am

Front Office Hours:
6:45am - 3:15pm

Lunch Schedule for 2026-27 will be posted in August.

Tops

• T-shirts and other pull over tops
• Collared shirts/blouses
• Sweatshirts
• School logos, brand names, and appropriate wording are allowed
• Shirts/blouses must be buttoned in accordance with design and appropriateness

Bottoms

• Pants/slacks must be worn at the waist, belted if appropriate, and not sagging
• Shorts must be mid-thigh length or longer

Dresses/Skirts/Skorts

• Skirts and skorts must be worn at the waist
• Must be mid-thigh length or longer
• Dress tops must follow shirt/blouse guidelines

Shoes

• Athletic shoes with a rubber sole, closed toes, and full support around the heel should be worn for PE and recess

To change your student’s transporation, please call the front office at (832) 223-5500. All transportation changes and notifications for early student pick up must be submitted to the front office by 1:45 pm.

No parent drop offs before 6:45 am. No early pickups after 1:45 pm. 

CARTER ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE POLICY

The official attendance time at Carter Elementary is 8:15 a.m. In case of an absence from school, parent needs to send a written excuse letter on the day their child returns. The letter should include the current date, date(s) of absences, and the reason the child was absent. The letter should also be signed by the parent/guardian. If the child is absent three days or more due to illness, a doctor’s excuse note is required. We will not excuse absence due to family trips or vacations.

3^rd Consecutive Absence – Teacher contacts parents

6^th Absence – Campus letter sent home / Counselor contacts parent

8^th Absence – Administrator contacts parent

10^th  Absence – Family Support Specialist contacts parent / Referral to Attendance Review Committee

**Doctor & parent excuse notes must be sent to the front office within 5 days of the absence**

**A student is truant when they reach 10 unexcused absences. Students will be referred to our Attendance Review Comittee and may have truancy filed.**

CARTER ELEMENTARY TARDY POLICY

Students are considered tardy after 7:15 a.m. When your child is tardy, you must escort them into the school office to be signed in before going to class. Being tardy not only prevents your child from receiving critical instruction, but it also interrupts the learning process of other children who are here on time. For this reason, repeated tardiness will necessitate a telephone call and/or a conference with your child’s teacher. Excessive tardies and early pick ups may result in truancy charges and/or investigation into zone residency status.

1^st Tardy – Tardy notice sent home

2^nd Tardy – Tardy notice sent home

3^rd Tardy – Teacher contacts parent/email notice sent home

4^th Tardy – Referral entered into Skyward / Counselor contacts parent

5^th Tardy – Referral entered into Skyward / Administrator contacts parent

6^th Tardy – Referral entered into Skyward / Family Support Specialist contacts parent

**The tardy count resets each 9-week grading period**

Please feel free to contact our counselor so that we can partner with you to improve attendance in order to keep your child engaged and growing in learning.

2026-2027 CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

PRE-KINDERGARTEN                                                                             

2 boxes tissues (200 ct)                                                                                   

2 8oz. hand sanitizer                                                                                       

1 5” x 8” plastic school box                                                                             

4 boxes crayons (24 ct)                                                                                   

1 box wide washable markers (8-10 ct)             

4 black dry erase markers                   

1 pkg. #2 pencils                                                                                               

1 4oz. bottle white glue                                                                                   

8 large glue sticks                

1 pair blunt-nosed metal scissors         

2 pkgs. manila paper       

1 pkg. multi-color construction paper       

1 solid colored (3) brad plastic pocket folder  

1 box Ziploc bags (quart size)             

1 box Ziploc bags (gallon size)                                                                        

1 pkg. disinfectant wipes                   

1 composition book                                                                                          

KINDERGARTEN                                                                          

2 boxes tissues (200 ct)                 

1 8oz. hand sanitizer with a pump             

1 5” x 8” plastic school box                                                                             

6 boxes crayons (24 ct)                                                                                   

1 box wide washable markers (8-10 ct)                                                       

8 black dry erase markers                                                                              

2 pkg. #2 Pre-Sharpened pencils                                                                   

1 4oz. bottle white glue                                                                                   

8 large glue sticks                                                                                             

1 pair blunt-nosed metal scissors                                                                  

1 pkg. manila paper                                                                                         

1 pkg. multi-color construction paper                                                          

2 solid variety-colored 3 brad plastic pocket folders   

4 primary journal composition, 100 sheets with picture box                  

1 large eraser                                                                                                    

1 pair of headphones                                                                                      

1 box Ziploc bags (gallon size)                                                                       

1 box Ziploc bags (quart size)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

FIRST GRADE

4 boxes tissues(200ct)                                                                                           

2 8oz. hand sanitizer

1 Heavy duty pencil bag

4 boxes crayons (24 ct)

1 pkg. disinfectant wipes

12 dry erase markers

6 pkg. #2 pencils

12 large glue sticks

1 pair small metal scissors

1 pkg. manila paper

1 pkg. multi-color construction paper

6 solid variety-colored (3) brad plastic pocket folders

2 large erasers    

1 pair of headphones

1 box Ziploc bags (quart size)

1 box Ziploc bags (gallon size)

SECOND GRADE

1 pair of headphones

3 boxes tissues (200 ct) 

2 8oz. hand sanitizer 

1 pkg. disinfectant wipes

1 heavy duty pencil bag with binder holes

4 boxes crayons (24 ct)

1 box wide washable markers (8-10 ct)

10 dry erase markers

4 pkg. #2 pencils

1 box map pencils

1 handheld pencil sharpener

12 large glue sticks

1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors

1 pkg. manila paper

1 pkg. multi-color construction paper

1 pkg. notebook paper (200 ct wide ruled)

4 solid variety-colored 3 brad plastic pocket folders 

2 pkg. disinfectant wipes 

1 ruler

5 composition books, 100 sheets

4 large erasers

1 box Ziploc sandwich size bags

1 box Ziploc bags (gallon size)

1 box Ziploc bags (quart size)

THIRD GRADE                                                                     

3 boxes tissues (rectangle boxes)               

2 (12oz) hand sanitizer                   

1 heavy duty pencil bag                     

4 box crayons (24 ct)                                                                                        

1 box markers (8-10ct)                                                                                   

8 dry erase markers (skinny)                                                                         

4 pkgs. Pre-sharpened#2 pencils(24ct)                                                       

1 Liquid glue                                                                                                      

2 highlighters                                                                                                   

8 large glue sticks                                                                                            

1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors                                                             

1 pkg. manila paper                                                                                        

2 pkgs. notebook paper (wide ruled)                                                           

3 solid variety-colored 3 brad plastic pocket folders                      

5 composition notebooks (wide-ruled)                                                       

1 pair earbuds/headphones                                                                          

1 one-inch 3-ring binder with cover sleeve                                               

1 box Ziploc bags (quart size)                                                                        

1 box Ziploc bags (gallon size)                                                                       

5-tab dividers                                                                                                   

2 pkg. Disinfectant wipes                                                                               

10pk sticky notes                                                                                             

FOURTH GRADE                                                                  

6 boxes tissues (200 ct)                                                                                  

2 8oz. hand sanitizer                                                                                       

1 heavy duty pencil bag                                                                                 

2 box crayons (24 ct)                                                                                     

1 box markers (8-10 ct)

8 dry erase markers

4 pkgs. #2 Pre sharpened pencils (24 ct)

20-30 glue sticks

2 red pens

2 highlighters

2 pkg. disinfectant wipes

1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors

2 pkgs. Wide-ruled notebook paper (200 ct)

6 solid variety-colored (3) brad plastic pocket folders

6 composition books, 100 sheets

1 Pkg. Multi-Color or White Construction Paper 9x12in

1 pair headphones (no bluetooth allowed)

1 box Ziploc bags (quart size)

1 box Ziploc bags (gallon size)

1 box Ziploc bags (sandwich size)

1 swim suit (LCISD swim program)

FIFTH GRADE

4 boxes tissues (200 ct)

2 8oz. hand sanitizer

1 heavy duty pencil bag with binder holes

1 box markers (8-10 ct)

3 pkgs. #2 pencils (12 ct sharpened)

10 dry erase markers

2 box map pencils

1 pkg colored construction paper

2 highlighters

8 large glue sticks

1 pair sharp-pointed metal scissors

1 pkg. manila paper

2 pkgs. notebook paper (200 ct wide ruled)

4 solid variety-colored 3 brad plastic pocket folders

7 composition books, 100 sheets

2 roll of paper towels

1 pair earbuds

2 pkg. disinfectant wipes

1 box Ziploc bags (quart size)

1 box Ziploc bags (gallon size)

1 box of crayons (24 pk)

1 pack of 8-tab dividers

1 3 ring binder 1 ½ inch