Analytic, expository, and creative writing projects focus on individual expression while developing in-depth edition and revision skills through teacher feedback. Students also engage in cooperative team activities. Students conduct, analyze, and interpret field and laboratory investigations to develop the fundamental concepts of physical, biological, and earth sciences. Math The highly successful Excel math program continues through sixth grade. The social studies, history, and geography courses develop writing and research skills.
Sixth graders study the world past and present, focusing on regions of the world.
Seventh graders study Texas History, Geography, and Government, including an historical overview of Mexico and Latin America. Eighth graders study American History from pre-historic times through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Skills The Life Skills program allows discussion of values, beliefs, and responsibilities. Teachers promote a positive sense of self-esteem by encouraging appropriate expression of perspectives and viewpoints. Students are guided in addressing important issues such as peer pressure, teasing, friendship, cultural diversity, individual differences, and making informed choices.