Physical Science (1 credit) Required 8-9
The course will feature conceptual physics content and chemistry content. Topics will include the motion of objects, forces and motion, forms of energy, energy transformations, and foundations of chemistry.
This course has been designed to meet the rigor and relevance of the Next Generation Science Standards, in preparation for the SAT and M-Step examinations. Students will be expected to complete several course-related projects and laboratory experiments, in addition to unit and chapter exams.
Biology (1 credit) Required 9-10
Option for Honors
Biology is a study of common living things and their importance to humankind. The course develops an understanding of the basic life processes found in typical organisms and the specific structures involved. Student will study the following topics: Cells, Organization of Living Things, Heredity, Evolution, and Ecosystems. The course provides experience in observation and procedures which are characteristics of the scientific method, and emphasizes the development of desirable scientific attitudes. Experiments will enable students to apply principles in procedures that develop laboratory writing, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
This course has been designed to meet the rigor and relevance of the Next Generation Science Standards, in preparation for the SAT and M-Step examinations. Students will be expected to complete several course-related projects and laboratory experiments, in addition to unit and chapter exams.
Environmental Science (.5 credit) Elective 9-12
Environmental science introduces students to the Earth's physical and biological systems, and the interactions of humans with these. The course will focus on the energy extraction uses, pollution, and the wider environmental implications of rural and urban development.
Laboratory experience will enable students to apply principles and procedures that develop laboratory writing, problem solving, and reasoning skills. Students will expand their knowledge and understanding through expanded reading assignments, Advanced lab experimental, Lab reports, and additional projects.
Chemistry (1 credit) Required 10-12
Option for Honors
Chemistry is the branch of physical science dealing with the structure and composition of materials and the changes in composition which these materials undergo. The course includes a review of fundamental terms and development of topics concerning atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, symbolic notation, formula and equation writing. The remainder of the theoretical and descriptive material of the course is then based on the relationship between the structures of substances and the properties they exhibit. Emphasis is placed on developing conceptual knowledge of the topics presented.
This course has been designed to meet the rigor and relevance of the Next Generation Science Standards, in preparation for the SAT and M-Step examinations. Students will be expected to complete several course-related projects and laboratory experiments, in addition to unit and chapter exams.
Astronomy (.5 credit) Elective 10-12
Students will learn out the history of astronomical study, from the ancient Greeks to modern times highlighting major contributors to the field. Students will learn about planets, starts, and galaxies. We will be taking a tour of the Solar System, our galaxy, the Milky Way, and our universe as a whole.
Physics H* (1 credit) Elective 10-12
Pre-requisite: C or better in Algebra 2 (may be concurrent)
Physics is the study of matter and energy, and how the two react with one another. The class will start with the study of motion, through Galileo’s experiments and Newton’s Laws of Motion. A study of Newtonian Mechanics will follow, with discussions of energy, inertia, gravity, etc. Students will then study Electricity & Magnetism. The course will conclude with a study of sound, light, and nuclear physics. Physics will be taught through a combination of lecture & laboratory experiments. Students enrolled in physics should have a strong math and science background.
Anatomy/Physiology H* (1 credit) Elective 11-12
Pre-requisite: B or better in Biology
This course provides the student with a meaningful survey of the human anatomy and the major physiological systems of the human body. Students will also be introduced to a systemic examination of several key specimens to provide a solid foundation of vocabulary and organ/tissue functions. Students will cover body systems, the cells in each system and the organization of living things. This course is designed to prepare students for upper level academic courses and to teach and practice fundamental lab techniques.
The course will feature conceptual physics content and chemistry content. Topics will include the motion of objects, forces and motion, forms of energy, energy transformations, and foundations of chemistry.
This course has been designed to meet the rigor and relevance of the Next Generation Science Standards, in preparation for the SAT and M-Step examinations. Students will be expected to complete several course-related projects and laboratory experiments, in addition to unit and chapter exams.
Biology (1 credit) Required 9-10
Option for Honors
Biology is a study of common living things and their importance to humankind. The course develops an understanding of the basic life processes found in typical organisms and the specific structures involved. Student will study the following topics: Cells, Organization of Living Things, Heredity, Evolution, and Ecosystems. The course provides experience in observation and procedures which are characteristics of the scientific method, and emphasizes the development of desirable scientific attitudes. Experiments will enable students to apply principles in procedures that develop laboratory writing, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
This course has been designed to meet the rigor and relevance of the Next Generation Science Standards, in preparation for the SAT and M-Step examinations. Students will be expected to complete several course-related projects and laboratory experiments, in addition to unit and chapter exams.
Environmental Science (.5 credit) Elective 9-12
Environmental science introduces students to the Earth's physical and biological systems, and the interactions of humans with these. The course will focus on the energy extraction uses, pollution, and the wider environmental implications of rural and urban development.
Laboratory experience will enable students to apply principles and procedures that develop laboratory writing, problem solving, and reasoning skills. Students will expand their knowledge and understanding through expanded reading assignments, Advanced lab experimental, Lab reports, and additional projects.
Chemistry (1 credit) Required 10-12
Option for Honors
Chemistry is the branch of physical science dealing with the structure and composition of materials and the changes in composition which these materials undergo. The course includes a review of fundamental terms and development of topics concerning atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, symbolic notation, formula and equation writing. The remainder of the theoretical and descriptive material of the course is then based on the relationship between the structures of substances and the properties they exhibit. Emphasis is placed on developing conceptual knowledge of the topics presented.
This course has been designed to meet the rigor and relevance of the Next Generation Science Standards, in preparation for the SAT and M-Step examinations. Students will be expected to complete several course-related projects and laboratory experiments, in addition to unit and chapter exams.
Astronomy (.5 credit) Elective 10-12
Students will learn out the history of astronomical study, from the ancient Greeks to modern times highlighting major contributors to the field. Students will learn about planets, starts, and galaxies. We will be taking a tour of the Solar System, our galaxy, the Milky Way, and our universe as a whole.
Physics H* (1 credit) Elective 10-12
Pre-requisite: C or better in Algebra 2 (may be concurrent)
Physics is the study of matter and energy, and how the two react with one another. The class will start with the study of motion, through Galileo’s experiments and Newton’s Laws of Motion. A study of Newtonian Mechanics will follow, with discussions of energy, inertia, gravity, etc. Students will then study Electricity & Magnetism. The course will conclude with a study of sound, light, and nuclear physics. Physics will be taught through a combination of lecture & laboratory experiments. Students enrolled in physics should have a strong math and science background.
Anatomy/Physiology H* (1 credit) Elective 11-12
Pre-requisite: B or better in Biology
This course provides the student with a meaningful survey of the human anatomy and the major physiological systems of the human body. Students will also be introduced to a systemic examination of several key specimens to provide a solid foundation of vocabulary and organ/tissue functions. Students will cover body systems, the cells in each system and the organization of living things. This course is designed to prepare students for upper level academic courses and to teach and practice fundamental lab techniques.