Magnet (STEM+M)

 

We have a history of academic accomplishment coupled with a unique campus atmosphere. Every class taught at Baylor College of Medicine at James D Ryan MS is Advanced. We expect our students to push themselves academically, intellectually, and socially in preparation for leadership in an ever-changing global society. We encourage our students to take full advantage of every opportunity to look at the world through informed eyes and broaden their horizons by actively embracing our school culture.

Please see below a list of courses for each grade level on our campus.

6TH GRADE

Advanced English

Advanced Math 6

Advanced Science

Advanced Social Studies

Health Science: Neuroscience 

Two Electives*

Art

Band

Physical Education

7TH GRADE 

Advanced English

Advanced Math or Algebra I (HS Credit)

Advanced Science

Advanced Social Studies

Health Science: Scientific Decision-Making

Technology Applications

Two Electives*

Art

Band

Physical Education

8TH GRADE 

Advanced English

Advanced Math 8, Algebra I (HS Credit), or Geometry (HS Credit)

Advanced Science or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (HS Credit) 

Advanced Social Studies

Latin I (HS Credit) or Latin II (HS Credit)

Health Science: Biotechnology or Principles of Bioscience (HS Credit) 

Two Electives*

Art

Band

Physical Education 

Requests for elective classes are based on space, teacher availability, and student performance.*