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 the state-required technology credit as well as electives.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Freshman
Reading
English I
English I PAP
Sheltered English I
Speech

Sophomore
English II
Sheltered English II
English PAP

Junior
English III
English III AP
Sheltered English III

Senior
English IV
English IV AP
Sheltered English IV

Chairperson:
Mrs. Dolores Arnold

MATH DEPARTMENT

http://www.zamon.com/Math.htm

Freshman
Algebra I

Sophomore
Geometry
Geometry I PAP
Sheltered Geometry

Junior
Algebra II
Algebra II PAP

Senior
Math Models
Pre-Calculus H
Calculus AB AP
Calculus BC AP

For Computer Science Credit
Computer Science I

Chairperson:
Mrs. Sue Cutrer

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Freshman
Health
Biology
Biology PAP

Sophomore
Biology Sheltered
Integrated Physics/Chemistry
Integrated Physics/Chemistry Sheltered

Junior
Chemistry I
Chemistry PAP

Senior
Physics H
Biology II AP
Chemistry II AP
Anatomy/Physiology H
Environmental Science

Chairperson:
Mr. Tom Asher

 

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

World Geography
World Geography PAP
World Geography Sheltered

Sophomore
World History
World History PAP
World History Sheltered

Junior
Government
Economics

Senior
US History
US History AP
US History Sheltered

Chairperson:
Ms. Pat Woods

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

French I
French II
French III H
French I H
French Adv II AP

Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II
Spanish III H
Adv Spanish I H

Chairperson:
Ms. Barbara Dodson

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Computer Applications
http://homepage.mac.com/nmack

Web Mastering
Communication Graphics
Multimedia/Animation Technology
Video Technology
Research and Development in Technology

Chairperson:
Dr. Nancy Mack

OTHER

All freshmen are requred to take Elements of the Arts and PE.

Students will be enrolled in TAKS Preparation, if necessary.

ELECTIVES

Communication Graphics
Multimedia/Animation Technology
Video Technology
Research and Development in Technology

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
AP Art History
AP Studio ART

Folklorico
African Dance
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