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CORE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE
Core courses are arranged by discipline (subject area or type of credit granted). Core subjects are English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Course offerings are subject to change and contingent
upon sufficient course enrollment. The credit earned will be applied in the manner most advantageous to the student.
Course State Course Course Title Course Description May Be Grade Credit Fall Spring Even Grad Odd Prerequisites
Number ID Applied* Level Years Grad
Years

STUDENTS WILL study high school biology and approximately two
introductory college biology semesters (and labs) over the year.
AP Biology A/B Furthermore, students will develop laboratory and critical thinking skills by Chemistry and
required
(Required Double performing laboratory exercises as prescribed by the College Board.
131053 Science (Lab 1.0 credit / full X X concurrent
131063 17155133 Period with Important Note: Students must take both of these classes concurrently and Science credit) 11 - 12 year Part A Part B X X enrollment in
Advanced Biology will receive 1 credit for AP Biology and 1 elective science credit for Advanced
Lab) Biology Lab. Those who elect to take the Advanced Placement exam will be Advanced Biology
required to pay the test fee. (Qualified students may apply for financial Lab.
assistance.)

THIS COURSE WILL cover the topics of matter as it pertains to atomic
theory, bonding, nuclear theory, and states of matter. Completed PreAP
Chemical reactions will be treated in depth by studying types, stoichiometry, Geometry and
equilibrium, kinematics, thermodynamics, and periodic table relationships.
AP Chemistry A/B Students are expected to take the AP exam in May and can earn up to eight concurrent
(Required Double (8) college credits, depending on their college choice and success on the enrollment in
131553 Science (Lab 1.0 credit / full X X PreAP Algebra II
131563 17255133 Period with national AP exam. STUDENTS WILL regularly use mathematical methods Science credit) 10 - 12 year Part A Part B X X or higher and
Advanced for analysis of problems. Important Note: Students must take both of these required
Chemistry Lab) classes concurrently and will receive 1 credit for AP Chemistry and 1 elective
science credit for Advanced Chemistry Lab. Scientific calculators will be concurrent
used. Students who elect to take the Advanced Placement exam will be enrollment in AP
Chemistry
required to pay the test fee. (Qualified students may apply for financial
assistance.)

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