ACADEMICS

SMITH SCIENCE & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

COURSE OFFERINGS

6th Grade

• Language Arts 6/Pre-AP Language Arts 6
• Reading 6/IHP Reading 6
• Math 6/Pre-AP Math 6/Pegasus Math 6
• Science 6/Pre-AP Science 6
• Social Studies 6/Pre-AP Social Studies 6
• Physical Education
• Elective-Introduction to Health Technology 6

7th Grade

• Language Arts 7/Pre-AP Language Arts 7
• Reading 7/IHP Reading 7
• Math 7/Pre-AP Math 7/Pre-AP Algebra I
• Science 7/Pre-AP Science 7/Pre-AP IPC
• Social Studies 7/Pre-AP Social Studies 7
• Physical Education/Athletic Team sports
• Elective-Introduction to Health Technology

8th Grade
• Language Arts 8/Pre-AP Language Arts 8
• Reading 8/IHP Reading
• Pre-Algebra/Pre-AP Algebra I/Pre-AP Geometry
• Science 8/Pre-AP IPC/Pre-AP Biology I
• Social Studies 8/Pre-AP Social Studies 8
• Physical Education/High School Health Education
• Elective-Introduction to Health Technology & Introduction to Medical Terminology (1/2
credit each.) * Includes mentoring by community professionals involved in the medical
profession.

**Course Offerings are based upon teacher certification, availability and/or principal approval.**
**Course emphasis and delivery may vary depending on student needs.**

ACADEMIC OFFERING FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT (½ --1 CREDIT EACH)

• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry
• Biology
• Health
• Introduction to Health Technology & Introduction to Medical Terminology

District Course Offerings

CURRICULUM

• The Magnet Program desires a rigorous curriculum that encourages problem solving and thinking as well as engagement in science technology and medicine.

• Using technology as a vehicle to enhance projects and extend learning intrigues and
motivates all students.

• Regular courses are offered as described in this comprehensive course – offering book
for all middle schools in BISD.

• After school tutorials begin at 4:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.

1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS

We have completed the final phase of our 1:1 iPad implementation. All students can check out ipads daily and all teachers and administrators now have ipads.

Student comments on learning with ipads: