Electives

All students participate in a engineering rotation which supports the STEM theme and provides a pathway for career exploration. The curriculum is based upon standards set by nationally accredited organization. This program promotes problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration and communication. Students are immersed in the design process to build and program models such as traffic lights and robotic arms.

 For more information:  Project Lead the Way

THEATER

Using the theatre TEKS as a guideline, the students integrate theatre, art & design, writing, social studies and science through daily warm-ups, games, activities and specialized units of study arranged to support concepts currently being learned in core classes. Student leadership also is integral to the theater program. All aspects of performances are student-led. Student participation in theater is not limited to performance on the stage. Student interests and individual strengths are valued by assigning students to back stage roles such as managers, lights, sound, and props.

 For more information on the state requirements:  Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

ART

The art curriculum, based on the TEKS. Core subjects are interwoven seamlessly into daily work and cross-curricular projects. Art focuses on fundamentals including the elements of art while exploring various media and techniques.

For more information on the state requirements:  Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

MUSIC

The music curriculum is heavily integrated with technology, which includes teacher modeling, music theory culminating with practical application, performance, and composition. While technique is our primary focus, students also learn to read and perform music in accordance with the TEKS. Proficiency of these skills provides an easy transition into middle school band and choir classes.

For more information on the state requirements:  Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills