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SCIENCE CONTINUED
NEUROSCIENCE STUDIES
Pathway to Success
The Neuroscience Studies course covers topics related
to brain development and function, including diseases,
research for understanding scientific methods and
current results and treatments, beginning with a single
neuron and synaptic connections to development
and degeneration. The course will review science
disciplines such as the basics of biology, physics, and
chemistry.
Grade Level: 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: .5
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry
Kenny DeCay Jr, Shelton Class of 2022,
Engineering
Aerospace engineering student, Texas A&M
University
• Patent holder for sanitizing apparatus for grocery
store items on a conveyor belt
• Honored by the State of Texas at the Texas State
Capitol, where his work was recognized on the House
floor with a special resolution
• Two-time intern, Los Alamos National Laboratory,
working in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and
simulation verification
URBAN HOMESTEADING
Shelton Coursework and Activities
• Shelton senior-year coursework: Honors Engineering
Design & Problem Solving, Honors Pre-Calculus,
English IV-British Literature, Honors Post WWII,
College Transitions, Advanced Photo Editing
• Varsity Football; Track & Field
In this elective class, students will learn the
foundational elements of urban homesteading,
including, but not limited to, gardening, domestic
and farm animal raising and care, water management
and conservation, composting, and more. The class
will combine classroom instruction with practical,
hands-on, outdoor experiential learning. Specifically,
the class will have a more intensive focus on
current Shelton-specific outdoor projects, such as
beekeeping, chicken keeping, and fruit and vegetable
gardening.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Elective
Credit: .5 or 1
Prerequisite: None
“My experiences at Shelton
prepared me to attend the
largest college in Texas and
thrive there.”
Pathway to Success
Etan Cohn, Shelton Class of 2019, Software Engineering & Music
Software Engineer, State Street,
Boston
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and
Machine Learning, with a minor in
Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon
University
• Builds software applications and
develops creative technology
solutions
• App developer, Clef
• Freelance drummer
Shelton Coursework and Activities
• Shelton senior-year coursework:
Engineering Design & Problem
Solving, Honors Physics II, Honors
Calculus, Honors English IV-British
Literature, Honors Post WWII,
Spanish III, Instrumental Music
• Drumline; Band; Varsity Soccer
• Learning differences: ADHD
(inattentive type) and expressive
language disorder
“At Shelton I was able to explore different
areas from academics to music and soccer,
which gave me opportunities to manage a
busy and multifaceted schedule.”
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UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG
2026-2027
