In Grade 7, students study the history of Texas from early times to the present. Content is presented with more depth and breadth than in Grade 4. Students examine the full scope of Texas history, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in…

The Advanced Texas History course is designed to help students begin to build the skills needed for college. It is especially helpful for students who wish to take Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit social studies courses in high school. Students study the history of Texas from early times to the present. Content is…

In Grade 8, students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The knowledge and skills in subsection (b) of this section comprise the first part of a two-year study of U.S. history. Students examine the American beliefs and principles, including limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of…

This course is designed to help students begin to build the skills needed for college. It is especially helpful for students who wish to take Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit social studies courses in high school. Students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The knowledge…

In United States History Studies Since 1877, which is the second part of a two-year study that begins in Grade 8, students study the history of the United States from 1877 to the present. The course content is based on the founding documents of the U.S. government, which provide a framework for its heritage. Historical…

In World Geography Studies, students examine people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international scales from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. Great emphasis is placed on geography. Students describe the influence of geography on events of the past and present with emphasis on contemporary issues. A significant portion of the course…

World History Studies is a survey of the history of human kind. Due to the limitations of the school year, the scope of this course focuses on “essential” concepts and skills that can be applied to various eras, events, and people. The major emphasis is on the study of significant people, events, and issues from…

Students are given a brief review of the early period of Texas History, from exploration through the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction, followed by major emphasis on the problems, growth, and development of Texas in the twentieth century.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to study various cultural groups in our American society. The historical backgrounds, customs, art, drama, music, folklore, and other contributions of specific groups to the American way of life are emphasized.

Personal Financial Literacy will develop citizens who have the knowledge and skills to make sound, informed financial decisions that will allow them to lead financially secure lifestyles and understand personal financial responsibility. The knowledge gained in this course has far-reaching effects for students personally as well as the economy as a whole. When citizens make…