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Alvarado Elementary North was built in 1985. A.E.N. serves over 450 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade. The facility houses the district's Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) and the Head Start program. A.E.N. strives for excellence by providing all students with highly qualified teachers according to the No Child Left Behind Act. Alvarado Elementary North is an inclusionary campus. Students' needs are considered first and then programs are utilized, in some cases created, to meet the needs of each individual student. Classroom educational assistants provide special help for homeroom teacher's enabling the teachers to facilitate the inclusion of special students in the homeroom setting. Alvarado Elementary North uses curriculum timelines in all core subjects to ensure that all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are taught, reviewed, and assessed for mastery. Alvarado Elementary North provides a variety of extracurricular student clubs. These clubs consist of Math and Reading Club, Student Council, Safety Patrol, Math and Reading Club, Photo Club. Students are encouraged to participate in clubs of their interest. Alvarado Elementary North has two 24-station networked labs that are used by teachers for a variety of activities including basic skill development, writing, keyboarding, research, and technological programs. Every classroom has at least two networked student computers. Alvarado Elementary North has an active parent support group. The Parent Partnership Team (PPT) is based on volunteers that are responsible for the organization and preparation of special events. The PPT volunteers meet monthly to assist and support in the planning of events to ensure involvement and success.
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