Texas History 7 Pre-AP 1 unit Pre-AP Texas History follows the same Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills as the regular program. The learning experiences in the Pre-AP Texas History classes are enhanced with higher level thinking skill activities. Texas History 7, SI 1 unit Students study the history of Texas from early times to the present. Through the study of Texas History, students learn about the cultures of Native Americans living in Texas prior to European exploration and the eras of mission-building, colonization, revolution, republic, and statehood presented in a way that makes the information more comprehensible to students learning English. Physical Education 7 ½ or 1 unit Students will develop the knowledge and motor skills basic to efficient movement, knowledge and skills basic to individual, dual, and team sports, development and maintenance of personal and physical fitness, knowledge and skills in leisure and lifetime sports activities. Physical Education 7 Athletics 1 unit Athletic PE involves students desiring to participate in U.I.L. athletic team competitions. Approval from coaches is required before schedule placement is made. Athletic PE is not a requirement for participation in afterschool sport activities. Technology Applications 1 unit In Technology Education, students gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems. It includes: keyboarding, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, multimedia, and desktop publishing, graphics, and telecommunication projects. Communication Life Skills 1 unit Students will develop social communication that significantly improves the ability to learn and interact with others within the school and community environments. Personal & Social Skills 1 unit Students will work to improve self-image, social adjustment, self-discipline, and the ability to handle daily stress.
**Students are required to enroll in a “fine arts course” in Grades 6, 7, or 8. Students will also be required to take Health in Grades 6, 7, or 8.
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