Students work in groups to create a print and digital version of a magazine. Students write a variety of journalistic pieces, relevant to audience and theme. Students also learn graphic design principles as they design an entire magazine and blog around an issue. Professional graphic designers mentor students for the semester.

Recognized as a National Best Practice by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, this accelerated block science course is completed in one semester but yields one full year of academic credit. The course is a student-centered problem-solving curricula that develops skills in mechanical engineering, physics, engineering graphics, teaming, math modeling, manufacturing (using power and hand tools) and computer processing.

A registered innovative course through the Texas Education Agency. The course content is interdisciplinary and focuses on the complex, dynamic relationship between the physical planet and its life, tracing it through Earth's geologic history. The course is project-based and includes multiple field trips and a semester-long biodiversity study. Emphasizes reading and discussion of primary source materials, writing and public speaking.

Builds on the skills learned in freshman and sophomore English and social studies classes and guides students through writing full-length analyses and research papers. Considers a variety of works in the fields of literature, philosophy, history, psychology, art, architecture, anthropology, film, theater and music. Connects thematic elements between texts of widely differing time periods and geographic regions.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.

Part of the English department at Lasa High School.