Grade 10
Students cultivate an understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations of the big ideas of mechanics, heat and sound, specifically kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, and mechanical waves and sound. This is an algebra-based (non-calculus) course in mechanics that fulfills a general physics requirement. Students will…
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.
In Ethnic Studies: African American Studies, an elective course, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of African Americans. This course is designed to assist students in understanding issues and events from multiple perspectives. This course develops an understanding of the historical roots of African American culture, especially as it pertains to social, economic,…
This course is designed to provide students an overview of Latin American history from pre-columbian cultures to contemporary America. This course will focus on the cultural roots of the Latin American experience and their influence on culture, politics, economics, and science and technology in United States. Students will also discuss contemporary issues facing Latin Americans.…
This course is designed to provide students an overview of the influence and role of women in society, past and present. This course will examine the changing role of women over time and the struggle for increased social, political, and economic equality. Students will also discuss contemporary issues facing women globally. Students will create authentic…
In Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies, an elective course, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. Students explore history and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course emphasizes events in the 20th and 21st centuries, but students will also engage with events prior to the 20th century.
In Psychology, an elective course, students study the science of behavior and mental processes. Students examine the full scope of the science of psychology such as the historical framework, methodologies, human development, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, personality development, cognition, learning, intelligence, biological foundations, mental health, and social psychology.