BTWHSPVA places strong emphasis on both the arts and the academics. Students are required to take a full compliment of state-approved academic classes offered through three graduation plans. Counselors work with individual students to ensure that they have not only met Texas Education Agency graduation requirements, but are enrolled in a plan that leads toward their college goals. Six academic departments offer a full range of courses for college-bound students. Math, Language Arts, Science, World Languages and Social Studies have a tradition of offering both basic and AP courses for all student interests and needs. Technology Education offers a number of electives.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Freshman
English I
English I PAP

Sophomore
English II
English II PAP

Junior
English III
English III AP, Arnold
Communication Applications (Speech)

Senior
English IV
English IV AP, Ms. DeOre
Communication Applications (Speech)

Chairperson:
Mrs. Dolores Arnold

WEBSITES, SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS:

Dolores Arnold

Laura Kmetz

Wendy DeOre

Sharessa Sloan

Shirley Walker

Scott Davison

MATH DEPARTMENT

Freshman
Algebra I
Geometry PAP
Geometry

Sophomore
Geometry
Algebra II PAP
Pre-Calculus PAP

Junior
Algebra II
Pre-Cal PAP
Calculus AB AP

Senior
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Cal PAP
Calculus AB AP
Calculus BC AP

Chairperson:
Mrs. Sue Cutrer

WEBSITES:

MATH Department Website: http://www.zamon.com/Math.htm

Jalilvand, Taks Review: http://oolin88.blogspot.com/
Jalilvand, website

Michael Malone

Liz Matthews

Pam Whatley

Jane Scroggs

Sue Cutrer

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Freshman
Health
Biology
Biology PAP

Sophomore
Chemistry
Chemistry PAP

Junior
Physics
Physics PAP
AP Chemistry
AP Biology

Senior
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
AP Biology
Anatomy

Chairperson:
Mr. Tom Asher

WEBSITES:

Tom Asher

John Judah

Stephanie Daugherty

Mike Betzen

Ronald Pugh

David Healey

 

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Freshmen
World Geography
World Geography PAP

Sophomore
World History
World History PAP
World History AP

Junior
US History
US History AP

Senior
Government
Economics
Government AP
Economics AP
Sociology/Psychology AP

Chairperson:
Ms. Pat Woods

WEBSITES, SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS:

Ralph Brown

Bethanne Elliott

Carolyn Reitz

Gretchen Boettcher

Pat Woods, Summer Assignment

Debra Wormack

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

French I
French II
French III PAP
AP French IV
AP French V

Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III PAP
AP Spanish IV
AP Spanish V

Chairperson:
Ms. Barbara Dodson

WEBSITES:

Damaris Luckey

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Computer Applications
Computer Applications
Desktop Publishing
Computer Science I PAP
Multimedia/Animation Technology
Video Technology
Research and Development in Technology

Video Strand:
Video Technology I (11th grade)
Video Technology II (12th grade)

Animation Strand:
Animation I (11th grade)
Animation II (12th grade)

Chairperson:
Dr. Nancy Mack

WEBSITES:

Nancy Mack

Paul Bain

OTHER

Students will be enrolled in TAKS Preparation, if necessary.

ELECTIVES

Desktop Publishing
Computer Science I PAP
Animation I, II
Video Technology I, II
Yearbook

Art History
Jewelry I, II, III, IV
Ceramics I, II, III, IV
Sculpture I, II, III, IV
Printmaking I, II, III, IV
Drawing I, II, III, IV
Painting I, II, III, IV
Photography

Drawing
AP Art History
AP 2-D Studio Art
AP 3-D Studio Art

LunaSol Folklorico
African Dance Ensemble
Beginning Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Beginning Modern

Entertainers
Vocal Techniques
Latin Ensemble
Adv Band
Chamber Singers
Treble Singers
Tenor/Bass Choir

Intro to Tech Theatre
Mime/Movement
Stage Make-Up/Design
Beginning Acting