Grade 8
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…
Read More about U.S. History.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…
Read More about Advanced U.S. History.The course helps students build career awareness and explore career opportunities after high school, including job-seeking skills and sample resumes. In addition, the course offers a fun and interactive introduction to coding, a skill that will increasingly be a part of everyone’s future.
Read More about Pathways to Possibilities: College, Career, and Coding.This course is concerned with the teaching of skills, knowledge, and attitudes through physical activities. The focus is on lifetime activities, social skills, and a positive attitude toward life that results in choosing healthy behaviors. One year of physical education is required in grades 7 OR 8. Athletics will substitute for P.E.
Read More about Physical Education/Athletics.This course explores a variety of foreign languages in an introductory way. Some of the languages students will be introduced to include Spanish, French, Latin and German. Simple introductions, numbers, time, and everyday objects will be identified. On some campuses this course is offered as a one semester elective course (FL7201).
Read More about Exploratory Foreign Language.French I is the first course of a recommended three-year sequence designed to develop fundamental language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication. The study of beginning level vocabulary, phonetics and grammar is included. The culture and civilization of the French speaking world is integrated into all aspects of the course. Level I…
Read More about French I.The second year of French is a continuation of the development of the three modes of communication. New vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures are learned along with important cultural topics. Level II students are expected to reach a proficiency level of Novice High to Intermediate Mid. Students at the Intermediate Mid proficiency level express…
Read More about French II.The second year of French is a continuation of the development of the three modes of communication. New vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures are learned along with important cultural topics. Advanced French Level II students are expected to reach a proficiency level of Intermediate Mid. Advanced French II will focus on the same TEKS…
Read More about Advanced French II.The emphasis of French III is the strengthening of the three modes of communication. The Advanced French III student will read and discuss a variety of cultural and literary selections. A more sophisticated use of French will be fostered through writing and conversational opportunities. Advanced Level III students are expected to reach a proficiency level…
Read More about Advanced French III.Spanish I is the first course of a recommended three-year sequence designed to develop fundamental language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication. The study of beginning level vocabulary, phonetics and grammar is included. The culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking world is integrated into all aspects of the course. Level I students…
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