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Three's Spanish

Three year olds build a solid foundation of the Spanish language by learning the basic vocabulary of the Spanish Circle Time.

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Bridge K Science

The Bridge Kindergarten science curriculum focuses on developing students' curiosity for exploring nature and cause and effect.

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Bridge K Math

Students work individually and in groups to engage in higher level math skills such as using ten frames, subitizing groups up to 10, adding and subtracting, and comparing and measuring using rulers, strings and other manipulatives.

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Early Childhood Technology

Through various curriculum apps such as Letterland Phonics and Building Blocks Math, students use tablets and videos to enhance their knowledge of letters, letter sounds, letter formations and mathematical competencies including numbers 0-20, sequencing, comparing, sorting, graphing, and two and three dimensional shapes.

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Early Childhood Social Studies

Exploring multiculturalism and inclusiveness, students learn about ethnicity and numerous cultures through books, music, interactive play with others, engaging in cooking projects with diverse foods, sharing family stories and photos.

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Bridge K Spanish

Students expand their vocabulary acquired through the previous years while learning the additional vocabulary topics of verbs/actions, clothing items  and parts of the body.

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Kindergarten Spanish

Students build a strong Spanish foundation in interpersonal communication skills of listening and speaking by learning basic vocabulary and proper pronunciation.

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Kindergarten Math

Kindergarteners will learn how to reason, solve problems, and create a strong number sense foundation through modeling and using manipulatives.

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First Grade Social Studies

First graders experience a well-balanced blend of history and citizenship education as they learn about traditions and early Texas events as well as how to become a participating member of society.

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First Grade Science

Focusing on patterns and life cycles, students examine a variety of topics ranging from the physical science of waves to the movement of stars, to hatching chicken eggs and growing bean seeds.

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First Grade Math

First graders learn several strategies to add and subtract basic numbers, explore place value to the hundreds, and are introduced to double-digit addition and subtraction.

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Second Grade Science

Students will build deeper scientific knowledge and make real-world scientific connections through the integration of hands-on inquiry, technology, collaborative learning, reading, and research.

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Second Grade Spanish

Students continue to practice and develop proficiency through simple storylines, as well as, expand their vocabulary acquired through the previous years.

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Third Grade Math

Students will become proficient in the following domains: operations and algebraic thinking, fractions, measurement and data, and geometry.

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Fourth Grade Math

Students develop operations and algebraic thinking by using the four operations with whole numbers and generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.

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Fifth Grade Language Arts

Students are exposed to various genres of literature with a focus on comprehension, critical thinking, character analysis and understanding of literary devices.

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Fifth Grade Spanish

The introduction of new vocabulary and language structures deepen the students’ understanding of the Spanish language and their ability to communicate effectively at a higher level.

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Fifth Grade Science

Fifth graders will develop the ability to ask scientific questions and develop reasonable explanations to their hypotheses based on their observations.

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Sixth Grade Art

This semester-long course focuses on the basic elements and principles of art while incorporating art history, appreciation, and self expression.

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Beginning Band

Students in this course will learn the basics of an instrument, how to read music, and play various musical styles with your fellow students.

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Eighth Grade Science

Focusing on topics related to Earth and Space, students explore the interconnections between land, ocean, atmosphere and outer space.

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Latin 7

An introductory Latin course for seventh graders, students build fundamental language arts skills with English as they begin their study of the ancient language.

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Latin 8

Eighth graders in Latin 8 build depth with their grammatical knowledge in both English and Latin.

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Geometry

Geometry introduces the study of points, segments, triangles, polygons, circles and their associated relationships as a mathematical system.

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Sixth Grade English

While reading comprehension skills are a priority, students also begin to develop their analytical skills through the practice of close reading and annotation.

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Seventh Grade English

This course focuses on developing critical thinking and writing skills, using as literary inspiration Greek mythology, the Iliad and Odyssey, as well as novels and poetry.

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Calculus Honors

This course is modeled after a college freshmen level Applied Calculus course and will consist of both differential and integral Calculus.

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Statistics

Students will learn to classify data, utilize various statistical graphs effectively, and make informal inferences based on graphical shapes and patterns.

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Western Civilization

This course explores European influence in politics, government, society and culture, world conflict, and the evolution of western democracy with a chronological and thematic approach.

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U.S. History

This is a year-long, challenging survey chronicle that begins with a discussion of North America’s earliest inhabitants and concludes with the United States’ current role in the ever-increasing political, social, and economic globalization of our world.

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AP U.S. History

AP U.S. History is the equivalent of a two-semester, college-level survey course that will provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge required to deal critically with the problems and challenges of U.S. History, from the earliest inhabitants of North America through the current political, social, and economic globalization of our world today.

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U.S. Government

Students will be exposed to a number of in-depth topics, such as the Constitution and civil liberties, as well as the 3 branches of government.

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Entrepreneurship

Influencer entrepreneurship is a form of entrepreneurship that involves creating and monetizing a personal brand on social media platforms

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Spanish IV Honors

Students are able to express more complex thoughts and ideas as they are introduced to advanced tenses and grammar concepts.

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AP Spanish Language and Culture

Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate understanding of diverse cultures, incorporate interdisciplinary topics, make comparisons between languages and cultures, and use Spanish in real-life settings.

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Latin II

This course continues the study of Latin by building on students’ vocabulary, looking into more complex grammatical structures, and developing reading and translating skills.

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Latin IV/V

Students further develop their understanding of the Latin language, building on vocabulary, grammar, reading skills, rhetorical devices, writing style, content, and the context of the passages and authors studied.

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Latin III

This course introduces students to the reading of real Latin texts written by ancient Roman authors.

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AP Latin

This course follows the AP Latin curriculum set by the College Board with a view towards preparing students to take the AP Latin examination in the spring.

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Classical Mythology

This course broadly surveys the canonical mythology of Ancient Greece and Rome, focusing especially on issues of culture and history in addition to philosophical and social questions raised by the myths.

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Greek I Honors

Students in this course will begin the study of ancient Greek, with an emphasis more on reading and word roots than on grammar.

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Greek II Honors

Students continue the study of Greek by building vocabulary, looking into more complex grammatical structures, and developing reading and translating skills.

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English I

English 1 fosters close reading and intensive writing skills through a variety of texts. The thematic center of the course focuses on personal identity.

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English IV

English IV focuses on critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing in order for students to make the transition from high school English and composition to college level study.

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English III

The English III classes focus on developing an understanding of more challenging and diverse literary texts.

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Senior Capstone Design & Ethics

Capstone Design builds on the Junior Honors Thesis program by providing students an opportunity to conduct extensive empathy work and partner with a local or national organization that aligns with their personal interests.

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Rock Band

The group is primarily made up of singers, guitarists, drummers, and pianists, but all instruments and voice types are welcome.

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Paper Garment Fashion Design

This course should be taken by students interested in creating three dimensional and low relief fashion garments through the manipulation of paper and two-dimensional fashion illustrations.

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2D Studio Art I

This course concentrates on building fundamental drawing and painting skills through application of techniques and exploring a variety of media.

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2D Studio Art III

This class concentrates on intensifying the creative experience through advanced abstract as well as traditional media work, technical skill and artistic style.

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Digital Photography I

This entry-level class is designed for students eager to grasp the fundamentals of photography and capture high-quality images across diverse subjects.

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Yearbook/Publications

This comprehensive course is designed to equip students with foundational skills in graphic design, photography, and copywriting, along with hands-on experience using industry-standard software programs such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

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Graphic Design

Graphic Design students will participate in both independent and collaborative projects, addressing real-world challenges, visually conveying messages, and expanding their skills into the digital realm.

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Film Appreciation

In this yearlong course, we will survey and analyze cinema including history, film techniques, production procedures, selected motion pictures and cinema’s impact on and reflection of society.

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Technical Theatre

Technical Theatre is a hands-on introduction to understanding, designing, crafting and execution of theatrical productions.

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AP Biology

The goal of the course is to help the student develop a conceptual framework for modern biology by addressing certain themes.

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AP Environmental Science

AP Environmental Science is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world.

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Introduction to Forensics

Introduction to Forensics introduces the application of scientific investigation and analysis of crime scenes that can be used in a court of law.

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Anatomy & Physiology

This course focuses on the individual body systems as well as how each pertains to the subsequent running and maintenance of the human body as an organism.

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Physics

The course will cover classical mechanics (motion, energy, momentum, and gravity) as well as waves and electromagnetism.

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AP Physics I

Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations.

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Understanding Christian Faith

Understanding Christian Faith will explore the basic beliefs of the Christian traditions: Trinity, creation, salvation, scripture, the relationship between Christianity and other religions, and more.

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Introduction to the Bible

Students will undertake an academic overview of the Bible, which entails examining it as a collection of texts with historical, literary, cultural, and religious significance.

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World Religions - Eastern Traditions

This course explores the diversity of religious expression in and around Asia with the goal of fostering intellectual and personal empathy towards people and intellectual traditions.

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World Religions - Abrahamic Traditions

This course explores the diversity of religious expression of the religions that trace their history back to Abraham with the goal of fostering intellectual and personal empathy towards people and intellectual traditions.

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Ethics

Our study of ethics consists of two parts, both designed to help students think critically and academically about ways how one lives a moral life and advocates for justice.

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P.E.

Age-appropriate development of both gross motor skills, teamwork and sport-specific skill instruction.

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Seventh Grade Science

Students in this Life Science class study various living things, their structure and function, and how they interact with each other and their environment.

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Algebra I

Algebra I involves the study of algebraic expressions, real number operations, equations, including multi-step and with variables on both sides, and inequalities with the same characteristics.

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Geometry

This course is an investigation into Euclidean Geometry using customary and discovery approaches.

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Algebra II

Algebra II builds on the math students have learned up through Geometry and extends those concepts in depth to number systems, radical expressions, imaginary numbers, polynomials, matrices, logarithms, and functions.

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College Algebra

This course will begin with a basic review of concepts from Algebra II and then will continue to enhance algebraic skills.

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AP Statistics

The course consists of both descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on statistical literacy and the development of statistical thinking.

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Chemistry

Chemistry is a traditional course that attempts to explain how matter reacts with other matter, how it is composed, and predicts what products may result from said reactions.

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AP Chemistry

The goal of the course is to help the student develop a conceptual framework for modern chemistry by addressing certain themes, including science as a process, the relationship of structure and properties, chemical reactions, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics, acid-base and buffer systems, and electrochemistry.

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Sports Medicine I

This course will introduce the student to the day-to-day routine performed in the athletic training room as well as basic skills.

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Creative Writing

This course will concern itself with the at times seemingly magical ability of the written word to discover and convey the depths of our individual and collective lives.

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Debate

This course emphasizes the development of debating skills that may be used in the formal debate context as well as life situations.

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Poetry

From the poets of old to the contemporary music scene, poetry is used to convey the ambiguity, complexity, and emotion of the human experience.

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Women's Choir

The Women’s Choir will sing advanced SSA and SSAA music, sight-read at an honors level, and continue the study of advanced music theory and music history.

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A Cappella Choir

This course is designed for students with previous introductory choral experience who are working to progress in their level of musical ability.

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Three's Science

Three-Year-Old Classes engage in hands-on science activities with the goal of laying the foundation of science concepts.

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Three's Language Arts

The phonics based curriculum, Letterland, is used in Early Childhood and promotes learning of letters and letter sounds through story-based characters.

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Pre-K Language Arts

Letterland, a phonics based curriculum, is used in Pre-K classrooms and encompasses phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and handwriting. Students practice writing and recognizing lower and upper case letter, as well as letter sounds.

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Three's Math

Students develop foundational math skills through hands-on, multisensory, engaging and fun lessons and activities.

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Leadership

Leadership focuses on leadership, peer relationships, problem-solving, goal setting and public speaking.

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Fifth Grade Math

Fifth Grade Math students at All Saints’ will experience a coherent, comprehensive, and connected mathematical foundation. 

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English I Honors

Honors English I students investigate personal identity through both a critical engagement with various literary texts and a consistent practice of exploratory and formal academic writing.

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English II

English II Honors emphasizes the development of voice in written expression through original research.

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English IV Honors

English IV focuses on analytical writing emphasizing complex concepts and skills central to high quality critical writing that will prepare students to meet or exceed the demands of college English and composition.

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Fiber Arts

Students will explore a wide range of processes which may include fabric dyeing, weaving, screen printing, batik, felting, paper making, soft sculpture, knitting, basic sewing techniques and silk painting.

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Painting: Watercolor

This course will go over the basic and intermediate watercolor techniques that will help students to fully explore the medium itself.

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Digital News

This is a class for students interested in journalism, and who would like to be a part of the school’s ever-growing online newspaper.

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Varsity Chamber Choir

As the Honors-level chorus at All Saints’, the Varsity Chamber Choir will present a variety of concerts throughout the year.. This group will sing a wide variety of choral repertoire in SSA, TTBB, SATB, and SSAATTBB division.

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Music Production

Music Production will focus on working within a digital audio workstation (DAW), using sound/instrument libraries, recording techniques, creating unique samples, and other technological implements for producing music.

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Latin II Honors

This course continues the study of Latin by building on students’ vocabulary, looking into more complex grammatical structures, and developing reading and translating skills.

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Latin IV/V Honors

Students further develop their understanding of the Latin language, building on vocabulary, grammar, reading skills, rhetorical devices, writing style, content, and the context of the passages and authors studied.

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Western Civilization Honors

Students will follow the history of “the West” from the religious, social, and political upheavals of sixteenth century Europe to contemporary debates over the role of Western values and traditions in an increasingly global society.

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World History Honors

World History Honors is designed to give students a deeper understanding of countries and cultures around the world, beginning in the post-World War II era.

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U.S. History Honors

This is a year-long, challenging survey chronicle that begins with a discussion of North America’s earliest inhabitants and concludes with the United States’ current role in the ever-increasing political, social, and economic globalization of our world.

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U.S. Government Honors

Students learn various components of the U.S. political system, such as the Constitution, civil liberties, political parties and the 3 branches of government.

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Integrated Geometry

This course closely resembles on-level geometry and encompasses comparable content, but it integrates Algebra I concepts to strengthen students’ comprehension.

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Algebra II Honors

Algebra II builds on the math students have learned up through Geometry and extends those concepts in depth to number systems, radical expressions, imaginary numbers, polynomials, matrices, logarithms, and functions.

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Algebra II Extended

Algebra II Extended presents the same content as Algebra II while fostering an environment where students can practice concepts regularly to enhance the long-term retention of skills.

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Pre-Calculus Honors

The course begins with a study of common parent functions with a focus on graphical, numerical, and algebraic representations of functions and their behavior.

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Statistics Honors

Honors Statistics encompasses both descriptive and inferential statistics, prioritizing statistical literacy and the cultivation of statistical thinking.

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Good vs. Evil

An exploration of the concepts of good and evil as they have been expressed in religious and philosophical traditions.

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Biology Honors

The course is designed to challenge students to develop scientific reasoning skills, to look at biology conceptually by emphasizing unifying principles, and to understand the significance of technology in an ever-changing body of knowledge.

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Physics Honors

The course will cover classical mechanics (motion, energy, momentum, and gravity) as well as waves and electromagnetism.

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AP Physics II

Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations.

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3D Design and Fabrication

This course will enrich students’ knowledge in design and applied engineering as they model, fabricate, test, discuss and iterate upon 3D objects they design throughout the course.

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Advanced 3D Design and Fabrication

Students will refine their 3D design skills by utilizing Blender to produce 3D models that are commonly used in professional film and media, advertisements, and virtual reality experiences.

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Sewing

Students will learn the basics of hand-stitching for small mends as well as the basics of using a sewing machine for larger products.

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Sports Broadcasting

Utilize resources, assets and relationships to develop, produce, distribute, manage, and market media content to produce weekly LIVE shows and sports, reality shows, documentaries, promos, and commercials.

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American Myths

Students will explore a wide range of fascinating stories; including Native American folklore, myths about the Founding Fathers, and the stories of Paul Bunyan to the Lake Worth Monster and other mythical creatures from around the nation.

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History of Film

Learn how film evolved as an art form as we examine various genres, techniques, and paradigm-shifting films that changed the world.

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Model UN

This course will teach you how to take part in simulations that mimic the real-life protocols used by the United Nations in order to tackle complex global issues.

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Texas History

We’ll dive into Texas history, from indigenous tribes and early European explorers to the Texas Revolution and eventual statehood

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Mock Trial

Students will learn rules of evidence and procedure, develop case strategy, write opening and closing statements, learn to examine and cross-examine witnesses, and play the roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, and witnesses.

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Sports Medicine II

This course will introduce the student to the day-to-day routine performed in the athletic training room as well as recognition and assessment of athletic related injuries..

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The All Saints' Curriculum Foundation

Established in 1997 by the Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation, The All Saints' Curriculum Foundation is celebrated for honoring classical tenets through the development of distinctive programs within our History and Classics departments, as well as fostering a community-wide appreciation for our School's intellectual heritage. The Foundation’s purpose is to support the School in the development of an interdisciplinary teaching approach to the political, artistic, literary and philosophical achievement of Western Civilization.

We believe the Curriculum Foundation has propelled All Saints' to a position as a nationwide leader in excellent integrative education, built something important and lasting for our community, and truly enriched the lives of our students. We are forever grateful to the Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation for their gracious gift that has helped shape All Saints' and inspired our School to reach even higher.

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