Welcome to Eleventh Grade!

Career and Technical Education (CTE):
Beginning in ninth grade, students can access many CTE electives offered in our high schools and at Bridgerland Technical College. Elective courses differ by school and include options across the 13 CTE Career Clusters. Students also have yearly meetings with their school counselor and college and career readiness advisor to help them identify career paths. 

Computer Science:
Students explore advanced topics such as network security, cryptography, and the ethical impacts of computing. They design and evaluate computational artifacts, collaborate on projects, and discuss how computing affects various social, cultural, and economic practices.

English Language Arts:
Students analyze literature and informational texts, identify and compare themes, evaluate arguments, and examine the impact of word choices on meaning and tone. They also write organized argumentative, informative, and narrative pieces, conduct research, and engage in discussions.

Health Education:
Students delve deeper into creating long-term health habits using SMART goals, model healthy conflict resolution, and expand their knowledge of reproductive and sexual health. They also research the effects of chronic diseases and substance use and explore community resources for mental health support.

Library:
Students develop lifelong media literacy skills. They practice personal and academic research by defining research tasks, using effective information-seeking strategies, and synthesizing and evaluating their findings.

Math:
Students extend their knowledge of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. They solve more complex equations and inequalities, explore probability and statistics, and begin working with polynomials, rational expressions, and sequences.

Performing Arts (Music, Dance, and Theatre):
Students refine their choreography skills, develop advanced acting techniques, and create and perform compositions. They also examine themes and structures within pieces and the interplay between the arts and historical and cultural contexts. 

Physical Education
Students refine their fitness assessments by tracking heart rate, blood pressure, and waist circumference. They explore the psychological and social benefits of physical activity and develop an understanding of the role of nutrition and exercise in lifelong health.

Science
Students analyze momentum, energy transformation, and sustainability. They also study atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the interactions of biological systems in ecosystems.

Social Studies
Students delve into the history of modern America and assess the impact of key social and political movements, such as Civil Rights and Total War. They also explore the U.S. government, focusing on the Constitution, civic responsibilities, and the role of political participation in shaping government decisions.

Visual Arts
In Visual Arts, juniors expand their technical skills, explore various art forms and media, and develop their artistic style. They also analyze and reflect on their work while connecting their creations to cultural, historical, and social contexts.
 

Career and Technical Education:

• Help students start networking by connecting them with family, friends, or mentors working in fields they are interested in, allowing them to ask questions and gain insight into specific careers.
• Talk about the importance of GPA, standardized test scores, and extracurricular involvement for college admissions to help students understand the requirements of various colleges and universities.
• Use online tools or career assessments to help students identify potential career paths that match their interests, skills, and personality traits, providing a more precise direction for future goals.

English:

• Allow your teens to choose their reading material and ask them to share their thoughts.
• Suggest that your teen research topics, issues, and questions that interest them. They may want to write a letter to an elected official calling for change or voicing their support.
• Encourage your teen to self-advocate when issues or questions about an assignment arise. Have them speak to their teachers or compose an email.

Health Education:

• Help your child set personal SMART health goals and track their progress regularly.
• To help your child manage daily stressors, teach and practice stress-relieving techniques, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or physical activity.
• Create a supportive environment for discussing mental health, reducing stigma, and identifying when professional help is needed.

Math:

• Help your student connect math concepts to real-world applications, such as understanding how architects and engineers use geometry.
• Reviewing concepts and practicing under timed conditions help your child build test-taking confidence.
• Recognize and celebrate improvements and milestones in your child's math journey to keep them motivated and engaged in learning.

Music and Performing Arts:

• Take your child to concerts, plays, musicals, or dance performances to expose them to different art forms.
• Set aside time for practicing instruments, dancing, or acting, and offer support without pressure.
• Set up a designated area for your child to practice their art, whether it’s for music, dance, or acting.

Physical Education:

• Emphasize the importance of lifelong fitness and model personal fitness and nutrition habits.
• Plan family activities that involve physical movement, such as outdoor games, walking, or playing sports together.
• Discuss with your student how physical activity reduces stress and improves mood and mental well-being.

Science:

• Use online tools or resources to help your student understand mathematical models related to fields, forces, and energy.
• Foster interest in global issues by discussing sustainability and how energy use affects the planet.
• Help students identify real-life examples of forces, motion, and energy transfer.

Social Studies: 

• Explore online databases or archives of primary source documents (like the Declaration of Independence or speeches from historical figures) together.
• Ask questions that encourage students to think critically about social issues, historical events, or the impact of technology on society.

Visual Arts:

• Spend quality time drawing, crafting, or otherwise creating art together.
• Discuss your student’s art projects by asking open-ended questions about what they created, why they chose their materials, and how they feel about their work.