Students will engage with the stories of the Bible and the Christian faith through Godly Play.
Curriculum
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Three year olds build a solid foundation of the Spanish language by learning the basic vocabulary of the Spanish Circle Time.
Students practice their learned vocabulary and create simple sentences.
Pre-K Math focuses on developing an understanding and mastering skills in basic math concepts
The Language Arts Curriculum promotes a love for language and reading.
The Bridge Kindergarten science curriculum focuses on developing students' curiosity for exploring nature and cause and effect.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students build a strong Spanish foundation in interpersonal communication skills of listening and speaking by learning basic vocabulary and proper pronunciation.
Students build a strong foundation of letter identification, sounds and shapes through Letterland.
Kindergarteners will learn how to reason, solve problems, and create a strong number sense foundation through modeling and using manipulatives.
Students question, explore, and investigate the learning targets with art, hands-on activities, and real-life experiences.
Students are engrossed in the study of themselves, their families, their school, and community.
There is an intentional focus on the use of reading strategies and comprehension skills to help build independent readers.
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.
Students learn the Spanish alphabet while adding the additional vocabulary topics of the human body, shapes and animals.
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.
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.
Student will become analytical problem solvers who can apply the skills they’ve learned to find accurate solutions.
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.
Students will continue to develop word recognition to become accurate, fluent readers.
Students continue to practice and develop proficiency through simple storylines, as well as, expand their vocabulary acquired through the previous years.
Students are able to read, write, listen and speak using basic Spanish expressions and questions through comprehensive input.
We focus on communities, what makes a community, and how communities change over time.
Students develop into independent readers by improving their fluency and developing more complex reading strategies.
Third Grade science develops big ideas and provides depth of understanding in life, earth, and physical science.
Students will become proficient in the following domains: operations and algebraic thinking, fractions, measurement and data, and geometry.
This course is a study of many traditions of the Christian Faith.
Students advance in the Spanish language by engaging in dialogues.
Students examine the history of Texas from the early beginnings to the present within the context of influences of North America.
Students explore the physical world and changes to the land caused by weather and time.
Students develop operations and algebraic thinking by using the four operations with whole numbers and generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.
Students study the different genres by reading novels and creating visual representations.
This course is a study of the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.
Students are exposed to various genres of literature with a focus on comprehension, critical thinking, character analysis and understanding of literary devices.
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.
Fifth graders will develop the ability to ask scientific questions and develop reasonable explanations to their hypotheses based on their observations.
Sixth graders look at the life of Jesus as told through the four Gospels in the Christian New Testament.
Seventh Grade Religion takes an in-depth look at the books that make up the majority of the New Testament, the Epistles.
Eighth Grade Religion investigates the core beliefs of the Christian tradition by reading Alister McGrath’s book titled, “I Believe.”
This semester-long course focuses on the basic elements and principles of art while incorporating art history, appreciation, and self expression.
This course is designed to be a progression from beginner level art.
A yearlong course for a more in-depth study of the elements and principles of art with a greater emphasis on technique and overall composition.
Students in this course will learn the basics of an instrument, how to read music, and play various musical styles with your fellow students.
This class introduces advanced techniques, more challenging music, and a deeper dive into music.
This one-semester course focuses on storytelling.
Students in this course will develop an understanding of the history of theatre, and how performances have changed over the centuries.
Students will focus on vocal and physical choices that make a solid performance.
The main area of study is Earth Science, gaining knowledge of processes that shape the earth and affect our daily lives.
Focusing on topics related to Earth and Space, students explore the interconnections between land, ocean, atmosphere and outer space.
Students study several time periods, beginning with Westward Expansion and the Civil War and finishing in the present.
Students identify varying geographical locations and features around the world, and the history of these civilizations.
Eighth graders explore the Medieval World after the fall of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation.
Students begin to build basic vocabulary necessary to navigate the Spanish classroom.
Students continue to work in the present tense while adding irregular verbs.
More complex grammar is added such as reflexive verbs and working in the past tense.
An introductory Latin course for seventh graders, students build fundamental language arts skills with English as they begin their study of the ancient language.
Eighth graders in Latin 8 build depth with their grammatical knowledge in both English and Latin.
A course designed for students who join the Middle School in Eighth Grade who haven't taken the Latin 7 course.
Fundamentals of Pre-Algebra is an intermediate course between sixth grade mathematics and Pre-Algebra.
Students will delve into essential operations with integers, fractions, decimals, and percents.
Geometry introduces the study of points, segments, triangles, polygons, circles and their associated relationships as a mathematical system.
Algebra 1 prepares students for Upper School mathematics.
While reading comprehension skills are a priority, students also begin to develop their analytical skills through the practice of close reading and annotation.
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.
This course further develops academic writing skills with a focus on short papers leading up to a research paper.
This course is modeled after a college freshmen level Applied Calculus course and will consist of both differential and integral Calculus.
Students will learn to classify data, utilize various statistical graphs effectively, and make informal inferences based on graphical shapes and patterns.
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.
Modern World History is a year-long course that begins in the post-World War II era and continues up to modern day.
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.
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.
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.
Students will examine the United States’ military heritage from the colonial period to present time.
Influencer entrepreneurship is a form of entrepreneurship that involves creating and monetizing a personal brand on social media platforms
This course aims to give students a better understanding of human thought and behavior.
Students learn to read, listen and understand the language.
Students continue to improve their fluency in the present tense and begin to narrate in the past.
Students continue to improve their fluency, especially when discussing actions in the past and future.
Students are able to express more complex thoughts and ideas as they are introduced to advanced tenses and grammar concepts.
Students are able to understand, analyze, and compare various works of literature from different time periods and countries in the Spanish-speaking world.
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.
This course continues the study of Latin by building on students’ vocabulary, looking into more complex grammatical structures, and developing reading and translating skills.
This class begins the presentation of the Latin language primarily through reading.
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.
This course introduces students to the reading of real Latin texts written by ancient Roman authors.
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.
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.
This course broadly surveys the canonical literature of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Students in this course will begin the study of ancient Greek, with an emphasis more on reading and word roots than on grammar.
Students continue the study of Greek by building vocabulary, looking into more complex grammatical structures, and developing reading and translating skills.
English II emphasises the development of voice in written expression.
English 1 fosters close reading and intensive writing skills through a variety of texts. The thematic center of the course focuses on personal identity.
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.
The English III classes focus on developing an understanding of more challenging and diverse literary texts.
AP Language and Composition is a college level course that requires students to become skilled readers and writers of prose.
AP Literature and Composition is a college level course focused on the study of literature through the genres of novel, poetry, and short story.
Junior Honors Thesis prompts students to pursue scholarly inquiry about a topic or issue of personal interest.
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.
The band serves as the fall marching band and as a spring concert band.
The group is primarily made up of singers, guitarists, drummers, and pianists, but all instruments and voice types are welcome.
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.
This course is designed for students who plan to pursue a music major or minor at the collegiate level.
This course concentrates on stimulating creative and abstract thinking through drawing and painting.
This course concentrates on building fundamental drawing and painting skills through application of techniques and exploring a variety of media.
This class concentrates on intensifying the creative experience through advanced abstract as well as traditional media work, technical skill and artistic style.
This course should be taken by students who are fervently motivated to produce a strong body of artwork.
Students will build on skills they have already acquired with a focus on experimentation and personal expression.
This entry-level class is designed for students eager to grasp the fundamentals of photography and capture high-quality images across diverse subjects.
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.
This advanced-level photography class is tailored for students aspiring to elevate their photographic expertise.
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.
This yearlong course focuses on creating a cohesive portfolio for students to submit for AP College Board Adjudication.
Drama I is a basic introductory course to the Upper School Theatre program.
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.
Drama II is an advanced level course to the Drama program.
Drama III/IV, a yearlong course, is the most advanced class in the Drama program.
Technical Theatre is a hands-on introduction to understanding, designing, crafting and execution of theatrical productions.
The goal of the course is to help the student develop a conceptual framework for modern biology by addressing certain themes.
AP Environmental Science is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world.
Introduction to Forensics introduces the application of scientific investigation and analysis of crime scenes that can be used in a court of law.
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.
The course will cover classical mechanics (motion, energy, momentum, and gravity) as well as waves and electromagnetism.
Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Age-appropriate development of both gross motor skills, teamwork and sport-specific skill instruction.
Students in this Life Science class study various living things, their structure and function, and how they interact with each other and their environment.
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.
This course is an investigation into Euclidean Geometry using customary and discovery approaches.
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.
Emphasis is placed on rules of exponents, order of operations and factoring.
This course will begin with a basic review of concepts from Algebra II and then will continue to enhance algebraic skills.
Students will study limits of functions, derivatives, and integrals.
Students will study all of the topics covered in AP Calculus AB with the addition of eight topics.
The course consists of both descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on statistical literacy and the development of statistical thinking.
This course emphasizes biology as "a way of knowing."
The course has two main parts, first being differential calculus for functions of two or more variables.
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.
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.
Students focus on current environmental issues in order to better understand the consequences of human activity on natural systems.
Students explore a broad range of engineering disciplines, careers, and design and solve real-world engineering problems.
This course will introduce the student to the day-to-day routine performed in the athletic training room as well as basic skills.
Students are challenged to think critically in order to not only prepare for the test but to also begin the transition into becoming voting adults.
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.
This course emphasizes the development of debating skills that may be used in the formal debate context as well as life situations.
From the poets of old to the contemporary music scene, poetry is used to convey the ambiguity, complexity, and emotion of the human experience.
Mobile applications are becoming increasingly important to our consumption of media, news, social interaction, games, and learning.
This course is an introduction to the use and creation of virtual and augmented realities.
AP Computer Science A teaches students computer science through programming.
In this course, students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines,
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.
This course is designed for students with previous introductory choral experience who are working to progress in their level of musical ability.
Repertoire includes traditional choral music and music of all periods and genres.
Three-Year-Old Classes engage in hands-on science activities with the goal of laying the foundation of science concepts.
Pre-Kindergarten science emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.
The phonics based curriculum, Letterland, is used in Early Childhood and promotes learning of letters and letter sounds through story-based characters.
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.
Students develop foundational math skills through hands-on, multisensory, engaging and fun lessons and activities.
Early Childhood students participate in enrichment classes throughout the week that encourage children to explore a variety of activities outside of their classroom.
Middle School students have various electives to choose from, including Fine Arts selections, STEM-related courses, and humanity classes.
In 5th Grade history, students focus on Early American history from exploration and colonization through Manifest Destiny and westward expansion.
Choir may be taken all year or by semester.
Leadership focuses on leadership, peer relationships, problem-solving, goal setting and public speaking.
Fifth Grade Math students at All Saints’ will experience a coherent, comprehensive, and connected mathematical foundation.
HC Biology: Inquiry and Analysis introduces students to the diverse fields of Biology through the concept of Biodesign.
Honors College English II builds on the foundations established in English I and emphasizes the development of voice in written expression.
Students will engage in experiences designed to extend their development of student research, analysis, and problem solving skills introduced in the TBHC Biology: Inquiry and Analysis course.
Learn about the various religions of the ancient Mediterranean, from the Greeks gods to the Roman emperors to the rise of Christianity.
Come learn about ancient Greece and Rome the fun way – through films!
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.
English II Honors emphasizes the development of voice in written expression through original research.
The English III classes focus on developing an understanding of more challenging and diverse literary texts.
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.
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.
Students will learn about the techniques used in acrylic and processes for building a successful painting.
This course will go over the basic and intermediate watercolor techniques that will help students to fully explore the medium itself.
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.
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.
Experiencing Music is designed as an introduction to the varied strands of folk music in America.
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.
This class is the most advanced theatre class we offer, and is for the committed theatre student.
This course continues the study of Latin by building on students’ vocabulary, looking into more complex grammatical structures, and developing reading and translating skills.
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.
This course introduces students to the reading of real Latin texts written by ancient Roman authors.
Students continue to improve their fluency in the present tense and begin to narrate in the past.
Students continue to improve their fluency, especially when discussing actions in the past and future.
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.
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.
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.
Students learn various components of the U.S. political system, such as the Constitution, civil liberties, political parties and the 3 branches of government.
This course is an investigation into Euclidean Geometry using customary and discovery approaches.
This course closely resembles on-level geometry and encompasses comparable content, but it integrates Algebra I concepts to strengthen students’ comprehension.
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.
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.
The course begins with a study of common parent functions with a focus on graphical, numerical, and algebraic representations of functions and their behavior.
Honors Statistics encompasses both descriptive and inferential statistics, prioritizing statistical literacy and the cultivation of statistical thinking.
Students will study and explore both well-known and overlooked female figures of Abrahamic Scripture.
This course offers high school students an introductory exploration of key topics in religion.
An exploration of the concepts of good and evil as they have been expressed in religious and philosophical traditions.
A survey of religion in American life from pre-colonial times to the modern day
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.
This is an in-depth study of matter, its composition and the changes it undergoes.
The course will cover classical mechanics (motion, energy, momentum, and gravity) as well as waves and electromagnetism.
Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations.
Introduction to Marine Biology will explore life in the ocean from the smallest plankton to the largest marine mammals.
This course is an exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
This course prepares students with crucial skills to be responsible citizenships in a digital future.
Students will gain a greater understanding of what is needed to secure digital systems.
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of programming, including loops, conditionals, variables, and functions.
An introductory digital modeling course
Students will learn techniques and skills related to construction.
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.
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.
Students will learn the basics of hand-stitching for small mends as well as the basics of using a sewing machine for larger products.
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.
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.
Learn how film evolved as an art form as we examine various genres, techniques, and paradigm-shifting films that changed the world.
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.
We’ll dive into Texas history, from indigenous tribes and early European explorers to the Texas Revolution and eventual statehood
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.
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..
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.