Grade 8

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Science

August 19, 2024
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This modified science course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space science. Topics include; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space and: organisms and environments. The student, for at least 40% of the instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and…

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Social Studies

August 19, 2024
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In this modified course students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The content includes the political, economic and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U. S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, the…

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Outdoor Adventure

August 15, 2024
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In cooperation with The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Outdoor Tomorrow Foundation, students will participate in a variety of activities that will enhance their enjoyment of outdoor life skills.  Activities may include, but are not limited to: Survival skills, outdoor cooking, fishing, first aid camping set up, archery, hunters education, boating, orienteering, backpacking,…

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PC Science

August 7, 2024
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This modified science course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space science. Topics include; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space and: organisms and environments. The student, for at least 40% of the instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and…

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PC Social Studies

August 7, 2024
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In this modified course students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The content includes the political, economic and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U. S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, the…

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Evidence – Based Dyslexia Instruction

July 30, 2024
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Evidence-based dyslexia instruction is available only for students with dyslexia who are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This instruction adheres to the critical components outlined in the Texas Dyslexia Handbook, offering multisensory structured literacy instruction. It is explicit, systematic, and intentional in its approach. Students will participate in this course for…

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Spanish III

July 2, 2024
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The emphasis of Spanish III is the strengthening of the three modes of communication. The Spanish III student will read and discuss a variety of cultural and literary selections. Level III students are expected to reach a proficiency level of Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid. Students at the Intermediate Mid proficiency level express meaning in…

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Band

July 2, 2024
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All prospective band students are given a musical aptitude test in the spring of their sixth grade year. This test is given to determine the innate musical ability of the student, but is not necessarily a criterion by which all band students are selected. Beginners are started in the seventh grade. The band program is…

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