Carpenter Center students started school in the new building, located at 12630 Windfern Road, Houston, on Aug. 13.
The overview
The Carpenter Center provides instruction and support to elementary, middle and high school students who have experienced emotional, social or behavioral issues at their home campus, according to the campus' website.
CFISD relocated the center from 12508 Windfern Road, Houston to the vacant Windfern High School facility just down the street, according to district staff. The relocation cost just under $11 million and was funded through a 2019 bond, CFISD Chief Operating Officer Matt Morgan said.
Two-minute impact
CFISD Chief Academic Officer Tonya Goree said repurposing the existing Windfern High School building reduced the project cost and allowed for additional amenities. She said the new facility provides students and staff with more classrooms and multipurpose space, including:
- An Action-Based Learning lab, which allows teachers to integrate movement into lessons
- A library
- CTE and music classrooms
- A walking track, playground and outdoor space for gardening
- A cafeteria with a dining area that can also function as a gymnasium
“The new library has quickly become a favorite spot for students, with calming reading nooks and a peaceful atmosphere that fosters both independent learning and a love of reading,” Goree said.
