The College Prep Program Teaches:

A rigorous academic program appropriate for college success

• Acquisition of 21st Century Skills
• Critical thinking, problem solving, analysis and logic
• Self-direction, personal responsibility, personal ethics and self advocacy
• Creativity, innovation and integration of ideas, initiative and adaptability
• Collaboration, social skills, maturity, leadership, team work, strong communication skills
• Information literacy to solve problems and acquire knowledge
• The ability to understand another point of view
• Focus and regulation required for learning
• Organizational, time management and study skills

Classes are small and use varied teaching and discovery methods which include:

• Project based learning
• Research papers
• Collaborative learning
• Courses enriched or modified to student needs
• Advanced Placement English Courses
• Socratic methods
• Subject appropriate videos/movies with discussion
• Student presentation and discussion
• Dual credit courses at the community college
• Courses aligned with Texas Education Agency core curriculum standards