Math

Mrs. Acacia Veliz — 
Algebra II which is a requirement for graduation, and Pre-Calculus Pre-AP, an advanced class that we encourage all students in the Magnet Community to take in preparation for AP Calculus or further studies at the University. The use of a scientific calculator is highly recommended.

Mr. Mark Ware —
Algebra I – integers, algebraic expressions, and linear equations and inequalities

Geometry – algebra review, foundations of geometry

Pre-AP Algebra II – characteristics of functions, linear functions

Social Studies

World Geography

 9^th grade course focuses on people, places, and environment from the perspective of geography. Students will analyze the influence of geography on history and will develop the skills necessary to ask and answer geographic questions and prepare them for world history.

World History

10^th grade course is a survey of the development of human civilization from the ancient world and classic civilization through to the modern era. Students will analyze the effects of technology, culture, and physical environment on history and will develop the skills necessary to ask and answer historical questions, with an emphasis and T.A.K.S. style questions for this April’s exam.

Ms. Cynthia Fairbanks —
AP European History
This is an advanced placement senior elective.  Students are endearingly known as "EuroRats".  The course covers from the Renaissance to the present.  Students who pass the AP Exam in May can receive three hours of college credit in history. 

AP United States History
This is an Advanced Placement class.  This course covers two years in one - from Early Exploration to the Present.  Students are encouraged to study for and take the AP Exam in May.  Students who pass the exam will receive 3 hours of college credit in history.  This class emphasizes analysis, writing, and in-depth reading.

AP U.S. Government- AP® U.S. Government and Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States.  This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples.  It also requires familiarity with various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. politics.  Students will become acquainted with the variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes which are usually covered in college level courses. 

Science

Pre-AP & regular Chemistry for 06/07 academic year.  The course objective will include learning the use of lab equipment and reporting and analyzing data scientifically. 40% of our time will be spent doing labs and learning the steps to scientific methods and  problem solving.  Students are required  to allocate time everyday outside class to study and do homework to ensure their success in this class room.

 English
Ms. Bethany Hopkins —
English II, English III, English IV, Department Chair, and SLC Coordinator.  Ms. Hopkins focuses on world, American and British literature and college preparation.

Ms. Stephanie Fielding — E
English I, English III and Guardian yearbook advisor.  Ms. Fielding focuses on American literature and introduction to Shakespeare. 

Electives

Mr. Max Ostrovsky—
Teen Leadership- Teen leadership was developed because we believe in you and your potential. To be leaders, you must have two basic elements in your life: skills and principles.  Throughout this course you will learn those skills and you will have the opportunity to become good at using those skills. You will also be challenged to develop the principles that will be the foundation of your life. In the next several weeks you will learn by doing. This is not a lecture program, but a doing program. You will face new challenges and situations that will build your self-confidence. And, you will learn. You will learn how to speak, present your ideas, and work with difficult people. You will learn how to think differently and be far more creative than you ever thought.

Ethics- This course provides an opportunity for students to gain an overview of ethics and its impact on our society.  We will focus on the various aspects of ethics through different topics, while learning to apply them to the role of a great leader.

Mr. Roger T. Rossi—
Theatre-  Mr. Rossi spent his entire sixteen year teaching career at Sharpstown H.S.  For the past five years he has been the theatre director.  Furthermore, he is the fifteen year head coach of the ladies soccer team.  He teaches four subjects that include Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre, and Literary Genres: Shakespeare Times Three and Lady Soccer Athletics.  His homework expectations are focused on performance based lessons.  For theatre and literary genres, each student is required to memorize their character lines on their own.  Mr. Rossi thoroughly enjoys teaching at Sharpstown H.S. and serving the needs of its student population.