At Gus Garcia YMLA, we are proud to offer high quality core academics alongside a range of stimulating and challenging electives.
Core academics vary slightly according to grade level and to each student's individual learning needs:
In 6th Grade, students take:
- Math
- English Language Arts
- Reading (if Advanced on Grade 5 STAAR Reading, students may have another elective)
- Science
- Social Studies
In 7th Grade, students take:
- Math
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
In 8th Grade, students take:
- Math or Algebra
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
The level of course will be determined by each student’s performance on the STAAR test and parent/student request.
Academic – covers the grade Level Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the subject and grade level
Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre AP) – covers the TEKS and also allows students to work at grade level with more depth and complexity within the course content
Advanced Math – students work above grade level and cover TEKS for two grade levels in the course – this leads to Algebra for high school credit in 8th Grade