Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Psychology

This course explores major psychological disorders as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Through lectures, demonstrations, and class discussions students learn about normal and abnormal relationship behavior, as well as the specific characteristics of psychological disorders, potential causal factors, associated features of disorders, and potential treatment methods. 

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite – None

Students in this course investigate the field of accounting, its terminology and procedures, its social, legal, and ethical factors, and its impact by and on industry standards. Students record, classify, summarize, analyze, and communicate accounting information as well as interpret the kind of financial information that is used in management decision making.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Accounting I

This course allows students to engage in sophisticated managerial, financial, and operational accounting activities. Students apply equations, graphical representations, accounting tools, spreadsheet software, and accounting systems to real-world situations in order to maintain, monitor, control, and plan the use of financial resources.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II 

Students in this course analyze information using statistical methods and probability, models of change and mathematical relationships, and mathematical, spatial, and geometric modeling for decision making. Students become critical consumers of the quantitative data that surrounds them every day and learn to apply logical reasoning, mathematical thinking, and quantitative skills to solve a wide range of problems.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II

This course studies the development of new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration. Students of Aerospace Engineering explore the fundamentals and evolution of flight, navigation, and control, as well as the science of materials, propulsion, space travel, orbital mechanics, and remotely operated systems.

Credit: 0.5 | Prerequisite: US History

This course examines the military strategy behind pivotal battles in American history. Students explore the events, timelines, and tactics used by American military commanders in land and sea battles from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

This course offers advanced study of the structures and functions of the human body’s chemical, cellular, tissue, and organ systems. Students explore the relationship between anatomical structures and physiological function and engage in frequent labs and dissections.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry

Aquatic Science focuses on the interactions of biotic and abiotic components in both marine and freshwater environments. Students study a variety of aquatic systems, conduct investigations and observations, and work collaboratively with their peers to tackle current, complex problems facing aquatic scientists.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

Astronomy explores humanity’s place in the universe, its origin, and the formation of the Earth and the solar system. Students study the properties of light and matter as they learn about tools used by astronomers to measure radiation from celestial sources, study black holes, the expansion of the universe, and the search for extraterrestrial life. 

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the ethical business application of software, responsible internet use, and insight into new trends and advances in the world of technology. Students learn techniques to improve the quality of their schoolwork and develop marketable skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market. 

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisites: Chemistry I and Algebra II

Chemistry II allows students to delve more deeply into solutions, molarity, molality, freezing point elevation and boiling point depression, acidity, basicity, and pH, reaction rates and equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, galvanic cells, reaction orders and theory, kinetic theory and VSEPR, thermodynamics, and hydrocarbon chemistry. If time allows, introductory organic chemistry may also be covered.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

Child Development explores theories and principles of human growth and development from conception through adolescence. Students study development in the context of the family, gender, culture, language, ability, socioeconomics, and society. Students learn about the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Gardner and investigate career options related to the care and education of children.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: World History and Two (2) years of English 

This course examines the philosophical foundations of logic, ethics, and epistemology within the classical tradition. Students read and discuss primary sources from the classic world, then compare their ideas to those of modern authors.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course helps High School Seniors investigate potential academic, career, and post-secondary options. Students applying to college are guided through the search, application, and enrollment processes, while class discussion centers on strategies for smoothing the transition from high school.

Credit: 0.5 | Prerequisite: None

Students in this course develop effective communication skills for professional and personal social success. Students learn to send clear verbal messages, choose effective nonverbal strategies, listen effectively, and apply critical problem solving to interpersonal situations, group interactions, and professional and academic presentations.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

Comparative Religion introduces students to a diverse selection of religious practices and belief systems. Students perform cross-cultural analysis of the chronology, history, evolution, and structure of both major and minor world religions.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Algebra I

In this course, students use mathematical and logical reasoning to solve problems in the field of computer science. Students explore various aspects of digital citizenship and learn to read and write small programs using the programming language Java.  

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Computer Science I and Algebra I

This course equips students to read and write complex programs using Java. Students apply algebraic and logical reasoning to the development of robust programming solutions. Students in this course create interactive programs and animate graphic displays. 

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: World History and U.S. History

Students in this course study the structure and principles of the United States Constitution and learn how Constitutional provisions and interpretations impact and influence current events.  Students are expected to develop and express informed positions on Constitutional Law and how it relates to current events.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: English 1

This course encourages student writers to develop versatility by exposing them to the forms, standards, and techniques used by professional authors. Students learn how to scaffold the writing process and to critically evaluate their own work while setting manageable goals for themselves as writers.   

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: 20th Century History

In this course, students learn about current events and discuss related social, political, and economic issues. Students learn to research and read widely, in order to better contextualize and make sense of these real-world events.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course explores the ways in which Deaf culture creates its own understanding of the world. Students examine various texts explaining Deaf culture, identity, and history in order to trace how sign language evolved to become an essential component of the Deaf cultural experience.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

Debate teaches students the logical, rhetorical, and analytical skills necessary to construct effective verbal and written forms of argumentation. Students will learn to formulae and defend positions both for and against current issues.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

Students in this course learn about the physiological, psychological, and social effects of legal and illegal drug use on personal and community health. This class examines the effectiveness of various government responses – such as prohibition, decriminalization, and legalization – and explores assorted approaches to prevention and treatment.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry

This course is a creative, business-oriented approach to graphics arts, computer animation, video techniques, and web design. Students work with a variety of medias to become proficient with industry standard software and hardware, efficiently manage and present information, and successfully plan, design, and present multimedia projects in team and individual environments.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Three (3) years of Science and Mathematics

This class combines earth, ocean, atmospheric and space science into a single course. Students explore topics in geology, oceanography, meteorology and planetary astronomy and investigate current issues in each field.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None  

Entrepreneurship equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and operate a business. Students learn to evaluate opportunity, prepare a business plan, determine the feasibility of an idea, organize promotion of the product or service, understand how much capital is required, when to expect a return on investment, and how to determine the potential for profit.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course surveys the history of American-made films. American Cinema focuses on films that are critical to the American culture and which have influenced the development of film as a discipline. Additionally, students learn the basics of media criticism, film analysis, and the characteristics of genre.  

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: American Cinema I

International Cinema explores the history, genres, and major contributions of international films. This course examines films that have especially impacted global culture and informed the international zeitgeist.  

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Film I or Film II

This course uses digital video to provide hands-on instruction of the fundamentals of film direction, production, and post-production. Students will write, direct, and produce short films as they learn the techniques of storyboarding, camera operation and stabilization, lighting, sound, and motion graphics software.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology

In Forensic Psychology, students explore the intersection of psychology and the law. Students examine case studies, trials, established and emerging legislation, and conduct research into the psychological aspects of criminal activity and how these may cause, aggravate, or mitigate criminal conduct.

Credit: 0.5 | Prerequisite: None

Students in this course learn about the physical, mental, and emotional stages of development, and acquire tools for good decision-making concerning the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, or when faced with peer-pressure.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course reviews the historical role of dress in western civilization while exploring fashion as a form of self-expression. Students discuss the cultural, social and physical evolution of garments by comparing contemporary “vintage” styles to the dress of the past.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course surveys the historical development of mathematics as a discipline and explores major advances in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, probability, and statistics. Students trace these themes though various civilizations ranging from Babylonia and Egypt through Greece, the Far and Middle East, and on to modern Europe.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Physics, Precalculus

This class gives future mechanical engineers a glimpse into the kind of analysis they will do on complex mechanical systems in college, by paying special attention to objects that are static, but still experience stress:  bridges, buildings, cantilevers, etc.  Analysis of these systems includes a review of Newton’s Laws from Physics, as well as vectors and forces, moment (torque), equilibrium, types of supports, joints, trusses, center-of-mass (centroid), and moment of inertia.  

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the science of psychology. Students study the mechanisms behind human behavior and learn about intelligence, development, theories of personality, defense mechanisms, abnormal behavior and treatment, and careers in psychology.  

Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite: None

Students in this course engage in a sociological study of society by examining human interactions, organizations, institutions, and societal changes. Students are encouraged to understand their own personal experiences within structures that govern the larger social environment – such as culture, class, race, ethnicity, gender, age, family, education, and religion.

Credits: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to textile production and the textile industry by tracing the origin of the clothes we wear. Students learn about fiber production, dyers, finishers, manufacturers and retailers as they gain understanding of apparel production from creation to consumption. 

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

In this writing-intensive course, students learn the art of journalistic writing and study the basic features of journalism. Students demonstrate strong, independent writing abilities and learn about the history of journalism, advertising, media, and basic yearbook and/or newspaper production.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: English 3

This course looks at literary representations of warfare along with some of the most influential military personalities and events in classical and modern history. Students engage in thoughtful discussions about how and why great works of literature respond in the ways they do to momentous battles and conflicts.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

Students in this course receive a brief introduction to the elements of music theory. This class explores pitch, rhythm, meter, notation, scales, keys, key signatures, meter, triads, seventh chords, and basic harmony.

Credit: 0.5 | Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of effective negotiation. This class offers a conceptual framework for skillful persuasion that student use as they practice negotiating in written and verbal exercises.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

Students learn one of three stringed instruments: the cello, the viola, or the violin. Students explore pitch, rhythm, meter, notation, scales, keys, key signatures, and more as they learn about technique and music theory and begin reading music. 

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Physics I or Calculus

This class connects physics with complex mathematics and integrated systems. Students study kinematics, forces, momentum, vectors. universal gravitation (the 3-body problem), circular motion, electricity, Gauss’s Law, current, circuit analysis, Kirchhoff’s rules, magnetism, the Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Maxwell’s equations, and general relativity.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course engages students in the strategic planning process of coordinating public relations efforts. Students develop objectives, design strategies, and select tactics that serve organizational goals. Students also explore potential related careers, professional development, job and internship search strategies, networking, social marketing, and personal branding.  

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: Algebra I

Students in Robotics write programs and work with computer-controlled devices to design prototypes and text their designs using simulation software. This class also allows students to explore career opportunities and understand educational requirements and employer expectations in the robotic and automation industry.  

Credit: 0.5 | Prerequisite: None 

This course introduces students to the theoretical understand of the family as a social institution by examining demographic changes and evolving definitions in marriage and family patterns. Students research single parenting, blended families, cultural differences, and governmental policies regarding families, as well as contrasting micro- and macro- level interactions among individuals, families, and society. 

Credit: 0.5 | Prerequisite: None

Sports Sociology examines the role that athletics and leisure activities play in society. By contrasting local examples like Texas motorsports and high school basketball with international events like the Olympics and the World Cup, students consider the perspective of athletes and fans, businesses which promote sports, and discuss how sports have been an agent for social change – including Title Nine, and the integration of major league baseball.

Credit: 1.0 | Prerequisite: None

This course teaches students the basic principles of yearbook production. Students write copy, captions, and headlines, and learn about digital photography. Students also learn about desktop publishing with appropriate technological tools for media production.