BIOLOGY ACADEMIC
This is a survey course designed to give the student an
in-depth involvement in basic biological concepts and
laboratory procedures. The course relies equally upon
textbook, laboratory experience, and lecture. Biology is
divided into units that deal with the following topics: the
cell, cell division, microbiology, genetics, evolution, the
five kingdoms of life, and ecology.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 0
Credits: 2
Grade Level:
9, 10
Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
None
BIOLOGY HONORS
This course is designed for the student with a keen interest
and aptitude in science. Honors biology is a rigorous
college prep course focusing on unifying principles and
common life processes. Because of the accelerated rate of
study it is expected that students are self-motivated. The
course will study cell biology, genetics, evolution, botany,
and ecology.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 1
Credits: 2
Grade Level:
9, 10 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
none
INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS
This course will serve students as a laboratory-based
introduction to possible future work in chemistry or
physics, while presenting the basic concepts of both
disciplines. These concepts include: the structure of
matter, chemical reactions, forces, motion, and interactions
between energy and matter. Classroom time will be divided
between lectures, laboratory investigations, and solving
real-world problems.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 0
Credits: 2
Grade Level:
10, 11, 12
Diploma:
Core 40
Prerequisites:
Must have completed Algebra or be taking
Algebra together with this course
CHEMISTRY ACADEMIC
Academic chemistry covers the major principles of chemistry,
including atomic structure and theory, periodicity,
nomenclature, reactivity, stoichiometry, gas laws,
thermochemisty and acid-based chemistry. Lab experience is
an integral part of course work. A working knowledge of
Algebra is required.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 0
Credits 2
Grade Level:
10, 11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisite:
Biology and Algebra is required
CHEMISTRY HONORS
This course is intended for the
self-motivated science student. Honors
chemistry is an in-depth
study of the major principles of chemistry, i.e. structure
and properties of matter, atomic theory, stoichiometry,
periodicity, bonding, gas laws, states of matter, special
topic chemistry, and acid-base concepts. The scientific
method of acquiring understanding of these principles is
demonstrated through lab experiments. The course stresses
the unifying theories of chemistry, the development of
useful physical and mathematical models of matter and
interactions.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 1
Credits: 2
Grade Level:
10, 11, 12
Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
“B” in Biology; “B+” in Geometry
BIOLOGY II HONORS AP
Advanced students have the opportunity to continue the study
of biological sciences, exploring various areas in more
depth than Biology I: genetics, field studies,
microbiology, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and
experimental techniques. This course could be taken by
students planning careers in science. There is a
possibility of students earning college credit upon
successful completion of the AP Biology Exam.
Course length: Year Weight Value:
1 Credits: 2
Grade Level 11,
12 Diploma: Core 40,
Honors
Prerequisites: B or above in both
biology and B- in chemistry
CHEMISTRY II HONORS, AP
This course followed the Advanced Placement syllabus in
chemistry. This course builds on the foundations of topics
introduced in Chemistry I, adds in-depth material on
concepts of equilibrium, acids/bases, and kinetics, and
introduces organic and electrochemistry. The course
includes college level laboratories and is designed for
students with excellent facility in mathematics who intend
to pursue further science study. It may be used as a bridge
to college chemistry or to obtain college credit for
chemistry. There is a possibility of students earning
college credit upon successful completion of the AP
Chemistry Exam.
Course length:
Year Weight Value:
1 Credits:2
Grade Level: 11,
12 Diploma: Core 40,
Honors
Prerequisites: B in Algebra II and
Chemistry Academic or Chemistry Honors
PHYSICS ACADEMIC
Physics covers topics of mechanics, wave motion, heat,
light, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear
physics. Demonstrations, projects, and learning activities
emphasize the history and method of physics and its role in
the birth of technology. Algebraic and geometry skills are
a must as problems and concepts will be treated and applied
to real world situations. Physics is a year-long course
which covers classical physics in one semester with the
theme of energy running throughout the year. This course
will provide basic laboratory study and a synthesis of the
fundamental concepts of a general physics program.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 0
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
11, 12
Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
None
PHYSICS HONORS
This course is intended for the student who plans to enter
the field of engineering, medicine, science or mathematics.
Through laboratory investigations, discussions, lectures and
problem solving, the student is led to an understanding of
the basic laws of the universe. The content includes
mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and
atomic and nuclear physics.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 1
Credits: 2
Grade Level:
11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites: Chemistry and
Pre-calculus
SECOND
YEAR BIOLOGY - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
This course is intended for those who are considering a
future in a medical field. It includes the study of
biochemistry and the organ systems. Case studies, labs,
organ and cat dissections and essay tests are used.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 1
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
11, 12
Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
“B-” in Biology and Chemistry
