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Biology W/Lab 411 9-10 2 1
This course presents a study of living things. Concepts are developed to considerable depth, consistent with the maturity level of the students. Students have opportunities to develop laboratory skills and techniques to further their understandings of biological science. The culminating assessment for this class is the Keystone Exam for Biology. This class meets for 8 periods per six-day cycle.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Successful Completion of Life Science.
● Successful Completion of Physical Science. OR;
● Successful Completion of Introduction to Physical Science (400).
Honors Biology w/Lab 402 9 2 1
The course is designed for those students who have demonstrated aptitudes, skills, and knowledge in previously taken science classes. Course content is similar to Biology 411 but is presented at an accelerated rate and in greater depth. The culminating assessment for this class is the Keystone Exam for Biology. This class meets for 8 periods per six-day cycle.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Final grade of A in Life Science.
● Final grade of B or higher in Physical Science.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced on the Science PSSA (8th grade).
● Teacher recommendation.
Summer Biology Prep 415 10-11 1 0.25
This summer session is recommended for all sophomores and juniors who did not attain the level of “proficient” or “advanced” on the Keystone Biology Exam in 9th grade grade. This course is designed to enhance biological concepts such as cells, organic molecules, ecology, and evolution. At the conclusion of the session, students will have the opportunity to take the Summer Keystone Biology Exam as developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Composite score of Basic or Below Basic on Keystone Literature exam.
Intermediate Science I 410 10-11 2 1
This course is designed to give students a practical overview of basic scientific principles from a biological and chemical point of view as well as the study of space. It also helps to point out how these principles affect the students’ everyday lives. This course is not intended for college preparation. This course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​.
Chemistry 421 10-11 2 1
Emphasized in the course are the structural features of chemical systems, atomic structures, and the bonding of atoms. Reactions involving the breaking of bonds in reactants to form new bonds in the products are studied. Laboratory investigations are conducted to obtain data for interpreting these changes. Unit topics are: Chemistry in the Modern World, The Organization of Chemistry, Chemical Formulas and Equations, The Physical States of Matter, Solutions, and Chemical Reactions.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Successful completion of Biology.
● Successful completion of Algebra 1.
● Score of proficient or advanced in Algebra 1 Keystone OR Teacher recommendation
Exceptionally Prepared for Success
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