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Course #
Course Name
Credits
Grade
503 Physical Science 11-12 6

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Algebra 1.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental structure of matter and how it changes along with the laws
of motion and mechanics and their effect on matter and energy. This project-based course will bring basic
Chemistry concepts and essentials of Newtonian Physics together in practical exploratory lessons built through
the lens of the Next Generation Science Standards. Discovery, analysis, collaboration, and communication
surrounding carefully selected phenomena, will allow students to acquire mastery of scientific principles without
the need for advanced skills in mathematical calculations. Projects will rely on oral and written presentation of
results emphasizing the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning model. Students will be exposed to characteristics of
elements, compounds, reactions, and transformations traditionally covered in the chemistry curriculum. Physics
curriculum content for the students will include, laws of motion, gravity, basic mechanics and simple machines.

Course #
Credits
Course Name
Grade
565 Physics 11-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry, teacher recommendation and department approval.
This is a college preparatory course, which investigates the topics of force, motion, energy, heat, light and sound,
electricity and magnetism. This science course meets 5 periods a week. Mathematics will be used on a regular
basis in this course, including the ability to convert between and perform operations with scientific units, and
solve or rearrange equations.

Course #
Grade
549 Bioinformatics Research Honors 10 Credits
Course Name
5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Biology, teacher recommendation and departmental approval,
and submission of application into this course.
This Honors-level course will provide opportunities for high school students to conduct an authentic research
project in molecular biology and bioinformatics and have the opportunity to human health, the science of botany,
organic agriculture, composting and the food habits of the US consumer will also be studied.

Course #
Credits
Course Name
Grade
562 AP Biology 11-12 6

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Biology / Biology and Honors Chemistry or Chemistry, as well as
teacher recommendation and departmental approval. Students interested in the sciences and/or pursuing a
Science major, it is strongly recommended to enroll in physics as a co-requisite to AP Biology. Please see your
Counselor, or the Science Supervisor for further information.
This Advanced Placement course is offered to college-bound juniors and seniors who would like a second year
of biology. Students will cover the approximate equivalent of a first-year college biology course. This course
will consist of independent study from a college biology textbook, lectures and selected laboratory experiments.
This course is aligned with the College Board’s description for AP Biology, and is designed to help prepare
students for the Advanced Placement Biology Exam. This lab science course meets six (6) periods a week.

Course #
Grade
Course Name
Credits
563 AP Chemistry 11-12 6

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry Honors or Chemistry, teacher recommendation and
department approval.

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