This course may be required on some campuses for students who may be in danger of not passing the science portion of the STAAR test. This course is offered on some campuses as a one-semester class (SC8282).

This course creates practical and special speaking/performance situations, which enable the student to build confidence, poise, and acquire skills of communication for more effective citizenship. Pantomime, tableau, and monologue are introduced to free imagination and develop basic techniques. This course is also offered at some campuses as a one-semester elective course (LA7276).

The 8th grade AVID Elective Course offers a comprehensive curriculum to prepare for high school and future endeavors. This grade level builds on strategies from 7th grade, incorporating refined goal setting and strategic planning. The 8th grade college and career unit fortifies students’ research skills and aligns their interests with potential academic and career paths.…

Gateway to Technology is a year-long elective course which uses a hands-on approach to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems and to expose students to a broad overview of the field of technology and its related processes. The instructional units motivate students to use their imaginations and teaches them…