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413 E 13th St. ~ Houston, Texas ~ 77008 ~ 713 861 5694 ~ 713 802 4749 FAX |
John H. Reagan High School Advanced Academics Course
Descriptions
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS English 1 (Pre-AP) English 1-PAP is designed to challenge students who show aptitude and
achievement in English. It serves specifically as a preparatory course
for English II PAP. Special emphasis will be placed on developing more
sophisticated writing, vocabulary and critical reading skills. Because
the student will qualify for additional grade points in the advanced
course, a superior level of performance is expected. Students are
required to complete a summer reading list prior to English II-PAP.
Students who register for this course must be committed to remain in the
class for at least one semester. English 2 (Pre-AP) English 2 serves as a preparatory course for English III-AP and for the
Advanced Placement Language and Composition Test administered at the end
of the junior year. This
course challenges students with high aptitude and achievement skills in
writing and reading skills. A superior level of performance and outside
work is expected. Students are required to complete a summer reading
list. Students who register for this course must be committed to remain
in the class for at least one semester. English 3 AP English 3 AP is designed for the student who is capable of doing
college-level work. It serves as a preparatory course for the AP
Language and Composition Test administered at the end of the junior and
AP Literature Exam administered in the senior year. A strong emphasis
will be placed on major writers and their works in various genres and
the development of writing skills focused on the critical analysis of
literature. Because students qualify for additional grade points in the
course, a superior level of performance is expected. Completion of a
summer reading list is required. Students who register for this course
must be committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. English 4 AP English 4-AP course offers college level work to highly skilled and
motivated seniors and prepares them for the AP exam in literature and
composition which are administered in May. Students in this course will
read advanced literature from all genres and periods of literature,
discuss the reading in depth, and evaluate those readings in composition
assignments that require critical analysis using types of literary
criticism. In addition, students will study advanced vocabulary. Because
students in this class qualify for additional grade points, a superior
level of performance and motivation is expected. Students who register for
this course must be committed to remain in the class for at least one
semester. ~ Algebra 1 PAP Algebra 1 is course designed to stress the theory of exponents and
functions, properties of the real and quadratic equations and functions,
properties of the real and complex number systems, the use of coordinate
geometry, application of exponential and logarithmic function, study of
polynomials and properties of sequences and series. Because the students
will qualify for additional grade points in the advanced course, a
superior level of performance is expected. Students who register for this
course must be committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. Geometry (PAP) In
addition to the topics of geometry, the course will develop concepts in
trigonometry and analysis. It is intended for students who will ultimately
take Advanced Placement in Calculus. Students who register for this course
must be committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. Algebra II (PAP) This course is designed for students who will advance to pre-calculus and
calculus. It covers the same material as Algebra II but with greater
emphasis and depth on functional relationships and their graphs. Algebra
II-PAP lays the foundation for preparing students for the Calculus
Advanced Placement Exam. Students who register for this course must be
committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. Pre-Calculus (PAP) This course is designed to prepare students to proceed to Advanced
Placement Calculus-BC syllabus. It covers the same material as
Pre-Calculus with greater emphasis and depth on elementary functions and
their graphs, as well as considering vectors, polar coordinates and
limits. Students who register for this course must be committed to remain
in the class for at least one semester. AB Calculus (AP) This course is designed for the student with a strong background in
college preparatory mathematics that wishes to earn one semester of
college credit in calculus. All students are encouraged to take the AP
examination. Topics include analysis in function, graphs, limits,
derivatives, and integrals. Applications for each of these topics will be
explored. Students who register for this course must be committed to
remain in the class for at least one semester. ~ SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Integrated Physics and Chemistry (PAP) This course is designed for students to experience science first hand
through research and experiments covering topics such as: motion, waves,
energy transformation, properties of matter, changes in matter and
solution chemistry. Students who register for this course must be
committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. Biology 1(PAP) The Biology Pre-AP course is designed to improve process skills in
biology with emphasis in current topics. In-depth lab experiments and
detailed reporting of observations of integral parts of the course.
Student who register for this course must be committed to remain in the
class for at least one semester. Biology II (AP) Chemistry 1 AP Physics C AP This is a Calculus-based AP Physics. The students will be able to learn
the concepts of Calculus theory which then will be applied to Physics. One
goal of this class is to prepare the student for career areas such as
Engineering, Medicine, and other areas needing higher math/science
applications. A second goal is successful completion of the Advanced
Placement examination. Students who register for this course must be
committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. ~ SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS World Geography (PAP) This course is designed for those students who excel in social studies.
Course work will include physical and cultural topics in World Geography
and an in-depth study of those forces
which have shaped modern society. Students who register for this
course must be committed to remain in this class for at least one
semester. World History (PAP) World History Pre-AP will include the major topics covered in the
regular World History curriculum, however, this class will provide a
program of enrichment for the student of high academic ability and
motivation. This class will include college-level subject matter with
special emphasis on independent research skills, extensive outside reading
assignments, critical thinking and use of technology in presentations.
Students should come to learn that there are connections in all aspects of
life and that our personal as well as world histories determine whom we
are and where we are going. Students who register for this course must be
committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. U.S. Government and Politics AP Designed to give students a critical perspective on government and
politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of
general concept used to interpret American politics and the analysis of
specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various
institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American
political reality. Students are encouraged to take the AP Government and
Politics exam for college credit. Students who register for this course
must be committed to remain in the class for at least one semester. Micro Economics AP AP Economics is designed for the student who is capable for doing college
level work. Course content will include the scientific study of people and
their institutions from the point of view of how they go about producing
and consuming goods and services, and how they face the problem of making
choices in a world of scarce resources. A study of the American Free
Enterprise systems is investigated from a micro-economics point of view.
Critical thinking, outside readings and research skills are integrated
with the study of such topics as investment, credit, international trade
and the role of government, labor, business ad the consumer in the
economy. Students are encouraged to the AP Micro Economics exam. Students
who register for this course must be committed to remain in the class for
at least one semester. ~ FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Spanish III AP The goal of Spanish III AP is true communicative proficiency in speaking,
reading, and writing. Student
should demonstrate ability in the language and an enthusiasm for continued
study in a more vigorous, thorough, faster-paced context.
The class is conducted primarily in Spanish, with emphasis on a
strong linguistic base. Authentic
Spanish language texts are used to strengthen students reading and
writing skills. Students who
register for this course must be committed to remain in the class for at
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John H. Reagan High
School Houston Independent School District Principal: Connie Berger 413 East 13th Street ~ Houston, TX 77008 (713) 861-5694 FAX: (713) 802 4749 Send comments or questions to: Webmaster Site last revised: 10/23/2007
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