William B. Travis Academy

"Cell Theory RapcellsListen close to the story I tell.It's the rapping story of the living cell.It's a happy tune that's sort of cheery.About a real tough topic called the cell theory.All animals, plants, and protists too,Are made of cells with different jobs to do.They're the basic units of all organisms,And I hope by now you got the rhythm.It all started with one dude named Hooke.Who at some cork cells took a look.He used a scope and took his time.'Cause a cell is small and thinner than a dime.Say 1, 2, 3, 4,Are you ready to learn some more?The animal cell has many parts,And you must know each one by heart.Like the farmer man in the dell.The nucleus controls the cell.its gives the orders -- kind of like a brain.And it's protected by a nuclear membrane.Around the cell, you'll find another "skin,"The cellular membrane holds the whole cell inBut its job isn't simple there's no doubt,It lets some particles go in and out.Now please don't lose your science enthusiasm,Listen to the story of the cytoplsm.All around the cell this thick fluid does go,But in the nucleus it will not flow.And don't forget those ribosomes -This is where proteins come from.These protein factories are so small, you'll agree,You need an electron microscope to see.Just when you thought you weren't having any fun,Along comes teh endoplasmic reticulum.These tubelike structures serve as a track,To carry stuff to the membrane and back.Now have you ever seen any doughnuts without holes?In a cell, they're called vacuoles.They're filled with stuff like H2OAnd they carry food so the cell can grow.Las of all, but not the very least,Mitochondria - mighty cellular beasts,Since they turn sugars into energy so well,We call them the powerhouse of the cell.Now my friend, you know it well,The unforgettable story of the living cell."

Brocque

11 months ago

"I really enjoyed my time there. Everyone was so nice. I only ended up leading my ABC and counting to 20 though so that was a drawback."

Aarav

1 year ago

"Great school, definitely a challenge for students who have not experienced the differences from a TAG education to a normal school. Can be fun at times and has great students who are eager to learn but is very serious most of the time. This school is not for the average student and there can be a ton of benefits but then again, it is easier to fail as the curriculum is much harder. A wide variety of choices in curriculm as 8th grade offers highschool credit courses and each grade learns material from the advancing grade (6th learns 7th grade material, 7th to 8th, 8th to 9th, ect...). Challenging, fun, serious, and well prepared is what i would describe the school as a student."

Travis

3 years ago

"They have overall great academic performance as compared to other schools in nation. Best thing is they have vision & hence they have optional extra classes from various fields to involve students & that is extra & free of charge, My son in 5th grade is interested in Robotics & Programming . He absolutely loves this school & wants his sister who goes to Lakewood Elementary to work hard & get in Travis."

Bhushan

5 years ago

"I am a Bus Driver for Travis and it is a Pleasure to Have Their Students!! My Young Passengers Always Reading or Talking about their Curriculum. Excellent School!!!!"

Tra'Vasha

5 years ago