San Benito Special Education

The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District includes various elementary, middle, high and alternative schools. The district s schools provide classes in English, social studies, mathematics, science, art, music, business and physical education. Its schools also have speech, foreign language, technology application, special education, fine arts and athletics departments. The district s schools additionally provide membership for various clubs and organizations, such as French and science clubs, Business Professionals of America, Future Farmers of America, Future Homemakers of America and the National Honor Society. Its schools have libraries that offer a collection of books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, reference materials and computer-assisted programs.

Ed Downs Elementary School, located in San Benito, Texas, is part of San Benito Independent School District. It enrolls more than 700 students in grades kindergarten through five. The subjects cover core curricular areas, including English, mathematics, social studies and. The school offers a technology-rich learning environment to prepare students for their future. The science and technology lab is equipped with computers where students can supplement their classroom lessons through the use of computer software and the discovery lab, a totally hands-on lab. Ed Downs Elementary School offers various opportunities for involvement in student government, community service projects, peer mediation, a school safety squad, vocal and instrumental music, and numerous after school clubs and sports programs.