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SCIENCE

Is High Performance or Advanced Placement right for you? See chart below and talk to your current Science teacher.
Program Explanation Advantages Considerations

AP  College-level curriculum  May receive college credit  Must take the AP exam to receive
 Recognized nationally  Develop higher level thinking skills potential college credit
Advanced  Students must have above average
Placement  Rigorous  Additional honor points earned with a ability in reading, writing and math
C or above, for weighted GPA
 Available to all grade  Expect considerable homework in most
levels classes
 Students self-select  This level of coursework is expected
from highly selective colleges

HP  Accelerated curriculum  More challenge than regular-level  No college credit
 Rigorous course  Expect more homework in most classes
High  Develop higher level thinking skills
Performance  Available to all grade  Prepares students for college-level  This level of coursework is expected
from highly selective colleges
levels
curriculum
REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION - CHOOSE ONE IN GRADE 11 OR 12

Chemistry A, B, C Physics A, B, C
Course Numbers: 094101 + 094102 + 094103 Course Number: 095101 + 095102 + 095103
Must register for all 3 trimesters Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisites: Must take Algebra 2 either before this Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry with a C average or
course or in concurrence with this course above

Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics Grade Level: 11-12
Course Description: This course teaches the basics of Course Description: This course studies the relationships
chemistry with applications to real world situations. It is between energy and matter that occur in the physical world.
math based with technical reading. This would be a course This course is designed for the student who plans to
for college-bound students who do not necessarily intend continue education beyond high school, but not necessarily

to enter a science field. in a science-related career.

AP Chemistry A, B, C AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based A, B, C
Course Numbers: 094671 + 094672 + 094673
Course Numbers: 095471 + 095472 + 095473
Must register for all 3 trimesters
Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisites: Student must complete Chemistry A, B, and Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra 2 with a B or above.
C OR current teacher recommendation and completion of
summer learning. Completion of Algebra 2 with B average Note: Recommended concurrent enrollment in math class.
or higher. Grade Level: 10-12
Grade Level: 11-12 Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics

Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics Course Description: This course is equivalent to a first-
Course Description: This is a fast-paced course that semester college course in algebra-based physics. The
meets the objectives of an introductory college chemistry course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational
course. You will conduct laboratory experiments and report dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and
on them; strong math, reading, and writing skills are power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce
important, as is attention to detail. Students who have not electric circuits.
previously completed chemistry are strongly urged to
complete a summer assignment. Students are encouraged
to take the A.P. Exam.

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