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AP CHEMISTRY LAB
Grades 11-12 5 Credits
This course is intended for those students whose academic needs are directed towards careers in medicine,
engineering, pharmacy and related fields of similar demands. The course investigates advanced concepts
in atomic structure, chemical bonding, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibrium,
group analysis, and qualitative analysis of organic chemistry. The course follows the CEEB guidelines
including labs.
*Prerequisite: - 93 or higher in Chemistry, - 87 or higher in Honors Chemistry, - 85 or higher in
Algebra 1, Teacher recommendation by previous year's science teacher, completion of Summer
Assignment (not completing the summer assignment will result in an automatic withdrawal). By first 1st
marking progress reports, students must have an 80 or higher (teacher discretion)

AP BIOLOGY-LAB
Grades 11-12 5 Credits
Advanced Placement Biology is a rigorous college level course that prepares students for future studies
in biological science and other sciences. This course is representative of a two semester college
introductory course and students may earn college credit through an examination. This course provides
students with the conceptual framework, knowledge and analytical skills to deal critically with
biological science. Topics covered in this course deal with biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, heredity,
classification, microbiology, botany, zoology, ecology, anatomy, and physiology. Both long term and
short term laboratory investigations are integral portions of this course. One period per week is provided
for laboratory research.
*Prerequisite: Biology Honors minimum final grade of an “A”, Biology minimum final grade of an
“A”, or Chemistry minimum final grade of an “A” and teacher recommendation. Completion of
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Summer Assignment. By the end of the 1 marking period, student must have an 80 or higher (teacher
discretion).

SOCIAL STUDIES/ SOCIAL SCIENCE

WORLD HISTORY
Grade 9 5 Credits
This course covers such topics as the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and the World Wars I & II.
Modern world developments are explored with particular attention paid to the problems of major power
relations, Third World ―emerging nations, militarism, ―small wars, and trouble spots around the
world.

WORLD HISTORY HONORS
Grade 9 5 Credits
The requirements of the class are more comprehensive than World History. Topics are more
extensively researched. Art critiques, book reviews and a research paper are part of the requirements
of the course.
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*Prerequisite: 8 grade teacher recommendation

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