Course Offerings

Honors English I (VPA3090AB)

As required by the state, this course goes beyond the TEKS in depth and complexity vertically aligned to the Advanced Placement courses of English Language and Literature and SAT skills. This course includes enrichment opportunities such as research, projects, and independent study.

Honors World Geography (VPA8009AB)

Honors World Geography will present the student with a general understanding of cultural geography, physical geography, and human geography while preparing the student for AP modern world history by incorporating AP skills and habits of mind as well as some geography-driven content. This course meets the state recommended graduation requirement

Honors English II (VPA3092AB)

As required by the state, this course goes beyond the TEKS in depth and complexity vertically aligned to the Advanced Placement courses of English Language and Literature and SAT skills. This course includes enrichment opportunities such as research, projects, and independent study.

Honors World History (VPA8035AB)

Examines human history with emphasis on early civilizations (non-western), Western, and other regions. Focuses on cultural experiences as related to history, literature, art, music, and philosophy. Students compare and analyze ways of life and cultural patterns that reflect the diversity and commonality of human experiences and develop an understanding of how these patterns occur. Problem-solving skills are also emphasized. This course builds the foundation for successful participation in AP coursework.

AP Literature & Composition (3064AB)

Prepares students for the College Board Literature and Composition Examination. Designed for highly motivated students who wish to complete the equivalent of an introductory college course in literature and expository writing. Includes narrative, exploratory, expository, and argumentative writing. Emphasizes critical analysis and research. Explores representative works from various genres and periods, particularly world literature, with a concentration on works of recognized literary merit. Focuses on critical thinking, critical reading, and critical writing about selected prose and poetry.

AP United States History (8215AB)

Extends the study of United States history to involve the full sweep of chronological history from discovery to the present. Uses college-level material and parallel historical readings to provide the student with information and skills that will enable them to perform successfully on the advanced placement test and/or in their college history classes. This course may be used to meet the requirements for U.S. History or state graduation or elective course requirements.

AP English Language & Composition (3062AB)

Prepares students for the College Board Language and Composition Examination. Designed for highly motivated students who wish to complete the equivalent of an introductory college course in language, rhetoric, and expository writing. Engages students as skilled readers of various literary works that are written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. Engages students as skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Requires the use of appropriate and sophisticated grammatical conventions and linguistic choices in effective critical writing.