Special Programs at McWhirter

Program Contact: Jackie Jimenez, jajimenez@ccisd.net, Communities in Schools and Student Support Specialist

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Learn More: Communities in Schools - Bay Area 

Program Contact: Wendy Reyes, wreyes@ccisd.net, School Counselor

Projects: 7 Habits, School Jobs, ...

Learn More: Leader in Me at McWhirter Elementary

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Program Contact: Mrs. Tite, etite@ccisd.net, Principal of McWhirter Elementary  School

Project: Watch D.O.G.S. is a family and community engagement educational initiative. This program allows men to be a positive male role model in their student's life and bring an added safety presence to the campus.

Sign up to come volunteer at the campus for the whole school day, half of a school day, or even just two hours!

Learn More: CCISD's Watch D.O.G.S. program overview

Read: Watch D.O.G.S. Information Presentation

Sign Up: Sept-Oct 2026 - Sign Up Calendar

Program Contact: Andrea Hull, ahull@ccisd.net, Art Teacher

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Program Contact: Ruth Rabago, rrabago@ccisd.net, Alternative Academics Teacher

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Get Involved: Email Ms. Rabago to find out what projects she can use your help with!

Learn More: CCISD Special Education

Students in the Alternative Academics (AA) setting receive modified academic instruction in a structured, consistent, small group setting, accessing the TEKS through pre-requisite skills. Alternative Academic services are designed to provide students with cognitive disabilities a curriculum that encompasses functional and academic skills for communication, social, vocational and independent living skills to support post-secondary school goals.

Program Contact: Erin Tite, etite@ccisd.net, Principal of McWhirter Elementary School

Learn More: CCISD Dual Language Program

Dual language programs in CCISD offer students the unique opportunity to learn Spanish or English, depending on the student’s home language. Dual language programs are offered at five elementary schools as well as three intermediate schools to support the learning progression.

English-speaking students may enter the Dual Language Program in either kindergarten or another grade level if they meet the entry criteria for that grade level.

In our Dual Language Program, both Spanish and English-speaking students share a classroom and receive instruction in both languages. The classroom is composed of approximately 1/2 native Spanish speakers and 1/2 native English speakers. The Dual Language Program follows a 80/20 model.

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Learn More: CCISD Adult Education

Adult ESL Classes: Adult ESL, or English as a second language, is the term used to describe English language instruction for adults who are nonnative speakers of English. 

Citizenship Classes: Prepares adults for the U.S. Citizenship test and  to answer history and government questions, personal questions and writing questions.

Program Contact: Tiara Johnston (Cooks), tcooks@ccisd.net, Music Teacher

Availible to grades: 4th and 5th

Club Description: Meeting after school once per week, the club teaches more about music and singing and prepares students for performances. 

Program Contact: Tandy Sommer, tsommer@ccisd.net, 4th Grade Teacher

Availible to grades: 4th and 5th

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Program Contact: Ms. Tite, etite@ccisd.net, Principal

Availible to grades: All

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Program Contact: Ms. Walker, zwalker@ccisd.net, librarian

General Book Club: Available to grades 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades

Bluebonnet Book Club: 4th and 5th grades

Club Description: The librarian will host a book club during school lunch and students will participate in reading conversations about the specified books.