About Us
Home of the Champions
5400 S. White Dr.
Chandler
AZ
85249
Parents of enrolled pupils and parents who wish to enroll their children in the Chandler Unified School District must fill out this form to visit, tour (outside of regularly scheduled tour times) or observe a classroom. This completed form must be submitted to the school principal/designee no less than two full business days before the desired visit.
HOURS
- School Hours:
- 8:30 AM - School begins
- 3:00 PM - School dismissed
- Office Hours:
- 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Early Dismissal time:
- 11:30 AM - Parent Teacher Conferences
- 11:10 AM - Last Day of School
Lunch Schedule
| Grade Level | Cafeteria - 20 Min | Recess - 20 Min | Playground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10:30 - 10:50 | 10:50 - 11:10 | West Playground |
| 5 | 10:40 - 11:00 | 11:00 - 11:20 | West Playground |
| K | 10:55 - 11:15 | 11:15 - 11:35 | Kinder Playground |
| 1 | 11:10 - 11:30 | 11:30 - 11:50 | West Playground |
| 2 | 11:20 - 11:40 | 11:40 - 12:00 | West Playground |
| 3 | 11:35 - 11:55 | 11:55 - 12:15 | West Playground |
| 4 | 11:45 - 12:05 | 12:05 - 12:25 | West Playground |
CONTACT
Phone: (480) 224-3800
Fax: (480) 224-9443
| Principal Sarah Elliott |
(480) 224-3807 |
| Office Manager Cathy Cabezas |
(480) 224-3807 |
| Dean of Students & Special Education Contact Jessica Neal |
(480) 224-3812 |
| 504 Coordinator & Counselor Tina Thelen |
(480) 224-3852 |
| Registrar Mary Kesmor |
(480) 224-3803 |
| Cafeteria | (480) 224-3804 |
| Health Office Briana Reyes |
(480) 224-3802 |
| Attendance Line | (480) 224-3803 |
| Media Center | (480) 224-3801 |
| Transportation - CUSD Main Office | (480) 424-8600 |
About Our School...
Nestled in the Valencia Estates neighborhood, on the southwest corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay Road, Carlson Elementary is named after John and Carol Carlson. We are unique in that we offer our families two choices within one school. Parents have a choice between our "Classic" programming as well as our "Traditional (CTA)" programming that has been increasingly popular in Chandler public schools. As a foundation of both programs, the Carlson staff is committed to delivering
challenging and relevant instruction aligned to the Arizona standards, offering a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities for our students, providing choice options for parents with respect to students' instructional needs, and fostering parent and community involvement through partnerships with all school stakeholders. We encourage you to come visit us and consider becoming a Carlson Champion.
― Sarah Elliott, Principal
CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT MAKES CARLSON AN A+ SCHOOL?
We offer personalized tours on Friday afternoons at 3:30.
- Walk through the school with our Principal, or Dean of Students.
- Experience our halls, classrooms, and common areas.
- Receive answers to any questions you may have.
Don't forget to bring your future Carlson Champions as well!
Watch this video tour below, then call and reserve your spot on our next tour!
Tour Carlson Elementary
Please call the front office to schedule at your convenience.
It would be our pleasure to show you what Carlson is all about!
Mission Statement
Carlson Elementary’s mission is to prepare students to be future ready, civically engaged and capable of global citizenship by providing authentic and rigorous instruction in a safe, student-centered environment.
Vision Statement
Carlson Elementary School prepares its students for success in the 21st century. Our curriculum design and instructional practices serve as a strong foundation for student learning.
- Carlson students experience success and are held to the highest standards both academically and behaviorally.
- Carlson parents experience satisfaction as they observe their students' progress. They work in collaboration with the school to ensure that site goals and priorities are met.
- The Carlson staff experience a sense of accomplishment as they are held with great regard in their pursuit of student learning.
- The Carlson community takes pride in its neighborhood school as we work together to create quality education for all students.
The staff at Carlson Elementary commit to the following guiding principles:
1. Student achievement is our priority. Working together, we can help our students soar to new heights.
2. Students and families are important. They deserve our respect. Our words and actions will demonstrate this.
3. All students can achieve. We will provide learning that is rigorous, relevant, and fun.
4. Student safety is important to us. Cooperating together, we can provide a safe and secure learning environment.
5. We value everyone's contributions. Parents and community members are vital to the success of our students.
About John and Carol Carlson
Our school's namesake!
Whereas, John and Carol Carlson have dedicated a combined 74 years of their professional lives serving families of the Chandler Unified School District.
Whereas, Carol helped shape the lives of thousands of youth as a kindergarten, first and second grade teacher, a teacher specialist, early childhood specialist and coordinator of summer school programs for students district wide during her tenure with Chandler Unified School District.
Whereas, Carol demonstrated leadership skills by serving as president of the Chandler Education Association, developing and directing preschool programs, securing early childhood block grants, serving as a consultant for the Barbara Bush Family Literacy Program and co-authoring the Giggles, Squiggles and Squirms home learning program for parents of preschoolers.
Whereas, John influenced many youngsters in his role as a teacher, coach and district Athletic Director, developing young men and women who would be successful in the classroom, in the athletic arena and in life.
Whereas, John has earned numerous honors acknowledging his tremendous contribution, including state coaching accolades, lifetime achievement recognition, the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Trailblazer award, induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and City of Chandler Sports Hall of Fame.
Whereas, John and Carol exemplified the spirit of caring educators that reflect the core values of Chandler Unified School District as they interacted with students, staff and the community at large.
Whereas, John and Carol love the City of Chandler and the Chandler Unified School District, and remain committed to the students, families and colleagues, past, present and future.
Therefore, in appreciation of this couple’s remarkable work, it is with great honor that Chandler Unified School District names its 30th elementary school, which will open in 2012, in honor of John and Carol Carlson.
As presented by Superintendent Dr. Camille Casteel and signed this 24th day of August 2011.