Advanced Academics

The Advanced Academics Department, in partnership with parents and community, will provide students a premier education, preparing them to be successful, productive citizens.

In the Northwest Independent School District, the Advanced Academics Department provides direction and leadership for K-12 opportunities within the school day and outside of the school day.

Students taking Advanced Academics courses will...

• Focus on completing college goals by taking honors courses in preparation for college-level work.  
• Enroll in OnRamps, Dual Credit, and/or Advanced Placement courses that can qualify for both high school and college credit.
• Utilize opportunities for personal growth for college applications and resumes. 
• Be provided with opportunities to become thinkers and problem-solvers with real-world experiences
• Participate in courses, programs, assessments, services, and supports that provide opportunities to demonstrate college and career readiness and earn postsecondary credit- this from TEA
• Be provided an environment which encourages divergent thinking, creative problem solving, and higher-level thinking.
• Be provided opportunities for self-directed learning.