Upper School
History in the Making For Northeast Harris County
The fall of 2009 brought the debut of Holy Trinity Episcopal School's Upper School. The Upper School offers an exemplary high school education that serves select students who possess the drive and desire to be the young leaders of the future. The Upper School offers a curriculum that challenges students while helping to shape them into well-rounded, self-motivated, and confident citizens. The culture of the Upper School is anchored by the core virtues of prudence, charity, courage, faith, temperance and justice. Graduates of Holy Trinity Episcopal School will be prepared for a future of unique challenges and exciting opportunities.
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South Pacific Trip - March 2011 |
Freshman Year*** |
Sophomore Year** |
Educational Travel Component: Each spring the upper school students will take a global trip with a particular educational emphasis. College Admission Preparation: Requirement for college admission preparation session once per quarter with Head of School Senior Synthesis: Requirement for Senior Synthesis discussion once per quarter with Head of School * Courses for students on path to participate in the San Jacinto College Modified Early College Academy (MECA) program ** A short summer term will be held for upperclassmen working to complete requirements for the San Jacinto College Modified Early College Academy (MECA) program. These summer sessions may also be attended by entering freshmen and other underclassmen to prepare for placement exams or to work ahead to strengthen key skills for the MECA program. Students may use the summer program to work ahead on core coursework to allow extra time to be devoted to electives such as athletics or fine arts pursuits during the fall and spring semesters. |
Educational Travel Component: Each spring the upper school students will take a global trip with a particular educational emphasis. College Admission Preparation: Requirement for college admission preparation time once a quarter to be spent with Head of School Senior Synthesis: Requirement for Senior Synthesis discussion once per quarter with Head of School *Students on San Jacinto College Modified Early College Academy (MECA) program path **All students take course as dual-credit (college credit) at San Jacinto College-North *** A short summer term will be held for upperclassmen working to complete requirements for San Jacinto College Modified Early College Academy (MECA) program. These summer sessions may also be attended by entering freshmen and other underclassmen to prepare for placement exams or to work ahead to strengthen skills for the MECA program. Students may use the summer program to work ahead on core coursework to allow extra time to be devoted to electives such as athletics or fine arts pursuits during the fall and spring semesters. |
Junior Year*** |
Senior Year*** |
Educational Travel Component: Each spring the upper school students will take a global trip with a particular educational emphasis. College Admission Preparation: Requirement for college admission preparation time once a quarter to be spent with Head of School; college admissions essays completed; applications sent. Senior Synthesis: Requirement for Senior Synthesis discussion once per quarter with Head of School * Used as an elective credit for students enrolled in MECA program ** All students take course as dual-credit (college credit) at San Jacinto College-North *** Some coursework must be taken during a short summer term in order to complete Associate's Degree in MECA program |
Educational Travel Component: Each spring the upper school students will take a global trip with a particular educational emphasis. College Admission PreparationRequirement for college admission preparation time to be spent with Head of School as needed Senior Synthesis: Requirement for Senior Synthesis discussion once per quarter with Head of School * Required coursework for San Jacinto College Modified Early College Academy (MECA) program path ** The Senior Synthesis class is a culminating event. Most students will have clustered their program around an emphasis of one kind or another and all should be ready to create one final product that brings together their experiences. This product may take many forms and will be decided upon in consultation with a teacher (from within an appropriate discipline). Projects will be presented and defended in front of a panel. *** Some coursework must be taken during a short summer term in order to complete Associate's Degree in accordance with MECA program requirements. |
