Curriculum Overview

Welcome to Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk! Our program immerses students in a challenging and rigorous curriculum using effective research-based teaching methods. We offer engaging health science experiences through cooperative learning and technological integration. All of our courses provide students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences and utilize higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare our students to compete academically on a local and global level. Please see below for a list of course offerings for each grade level. Enrichment classes are based on student interest and student performance.

 

6TH GRADE

HISD Advanced English

HISD Advanced Math

World Culture Studies

HISD Advanced Science 

Magnet Course: Neuroscience

Art

Physical Education

Fall & Spring Enrichment

 

7TH GRADE 

HISD Advanced English

HISD Advanced Math

Texas History

HISD Advanced Science

Magnet Course: Scientific Decision-Making

Physical Education

Spanish/Advanced Spanish

Physical Education

Fall & Spring Enrichment

 

8TH GRADE 

HISD Advanced English

HISD Advanced Math  / Algebra  (HS Credit)

U.S. History

HISD Advanced Science

Magnet Course: Principles of Bioscience (HS CTE Credit)

Spanish 1B / AP Spanish (HS Credit)

Technology Applications

Fall & Spring Enrichment

 

Electives/Enrichment 

Physical Education

Spanish/Advanced Spanish

Information Technology

Creative Arts

Theatre Arts