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AP BIOLOGY-LAB
Grades 11-12 10 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 includes and extends those offered in World History. Topics are more
extensively researched. Analysis and Synthesis of historical documents and written expression through
a historical lens are included within the requirements of this course.
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*Prerequisite: 8 grade teacher recommendation

UNITED STATES HISTORY I
Grade 10 5 Credits
Students in this required course will investigate the development of the American political, economic,
and social systems from the colonial period through the 19 century. Topics of study will include framing
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the Constitution, presidential administrations, political conflicts and wars, sectionalism, industrialism and
economic growth, the Civil War and Reconstruction, Westward Expansion, world influences and
political and social reformation, of American life. Students will acquire a solid knowledge base in Early
American history. This will allow students to use critical analysis to understand the changes in American
History. An appreciation for and sensitivity to various cultural and ethnic differences will be addressed to
provide students with a tolerance for individual differences socially and legally.

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