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Home: The college preparatory curriculum is predicated on the belief that certain abilities are of major importance: to reason carefully and logically, to think creatively and sensitively, and to communicate precisely and articulately. The program seeks to encourage curiosity, openness, and the joy of discovery that leads to a life-long enthusiasm for learning.

Program of Study: All students who do not participate in team sports also take Physical Education. Art is available as a one-half credit elective for 9th-12th grade students.
 * 6**th **Grade:** Reading, Language Arts, Geography, Mathematics, Science, Study Skills, Physical Education
 * 7**th **Grade:** English, Language Arts, Texas History, Mathematics, Life Science, Life Skills, Introduction to Art
 * 8**th **Grade:** English, Language Arts, U.S History (Early Settlement through the Civil War), Algebra I, Earth Science, Introduction to Computers
 * 9**th **Grade:** English I, Language Arts I, World History, Algebra II, Physical Science, Spanish I or Advanced Spanish I
 * 10**th **Grade:** English II, Language Arts II, U.S. History (Reconstruction to the Present), Algebra II/Geometry, Biology, Spanish II or Advanced Spanish II
 * 11**th **Grade:** English III, Language Arts III, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Introduction to Computer Science, Spanish III or AP Spanish, Electives
 * 12**th **Grade:** English IV, Language Arts IV, U.S. Government/Economics, AP Calculus or Math Models, Physics, Environmental Science, Electives

David, check the math course names?

Academic Departments

English/Language Arts Chair: Susan Davis Members: Carl Abramowitz, Cory Anglin, Dave Bartholome, Chris Bielecki, Susan Davis, Alissa Bouler Faingold, Bill Heinzerling, David Graf

What does it mean to be a reader and writer of English? What do writers mean? How does reading challenge my ideas? How does thinking about reading affect my sense of who I am? An important part of the Chinquapin curriculum is the students’ immersion in two courses each year devoted to reading and writing in English. The Language Arts curriculum promotes an understanding of the writing process and the power inherent in written communication, sensitivity to the nuances of language, and an appreciation for standard usage and grammar. It also introduces students to effective research skills. The English curriculum seeks to foster a love of reading, to teach careful strategies for effective comprehension, and to engage students in critical thinking both about literature and their lives.

News? Favorite Links? Summer Reading? Course Listings with Teachers?

Social Studies Chair: Dave Bartholome Members: Dave Bartholome, David Graf, Jarrett Kupcinksi, Patrick Lohan

Mathematics Chair: Bill Heinzerling Members: Craig Duncan, Bill Heinzerling, David Heinzerling, Brian Lamore, David Tell

Science Chair: Kathy Heinzerling Members: Kathy Heinzerling, Brian Lamore, Meg Scuderi, David Tell

Spanish Chair: Patrick Lohan Members: Carl Abramowitz, Dave Bartholome, Patrick Lohan