2020-21 High School Course Selection Guide Science


All students must successfully complete a minimum of three science courses beginning with Biology. It is strongly recommended that students then transition to Chemistry followed by Physics.


Biology 1 Career & College Prep (9) 1 credit


Students investigate cell structure, cell processes, genetics, evolution, cell energetics, biochemistry, and ecology. Students will further develop their ability to write, read, and speak in the language of science.


Biology 1 Honors (9) 1 credit


Students investigate the concepts of cell structure, cell processes, genetics, evolution, cell energetics, biochemistry, and ecology. Students will engage in guided inquiry while developing scientific reasoning and analysis skills.


Biology 1 Accelerated Honors (9) 1 credit


Students investigate the concepts of cell structure, cell processes, genetics, evolution, cell energetics, biochemistry, ecology, and anatomy and physiology. Students will develop independent research skills while acquiring scientific reasoning and analytical skills.


Chemistry 1 Career & College Prep (10, 11, 12) 6 periods


1.2 credits


Students investigate matter and measurement, atomic theory, nomenclature, mole theory, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, periodicity, chemical bonding, and solutions. A laboratory program is included to reinforce concept development and engage the students with the process of scientific investigations. Students will utilize calculations to study the quantitative aspects of chemistry.


Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology 1 and Career & College Prep Algebra 1.


Chemistry 1 Honors (10) 6 periods


1.2 credits


Students investigate matter and measurement, atomic theory, nomenclature, mole theory, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, periodicity, chemical bonding,


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and solutions. A laboratory program is included to reinforce concept development and to engage the students with the process of scientific investigations. This course will require a more rigorous application of calculations that relate to the quantitative aspects of chemistry.


Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology 1 and Career & College Prep Algebra 1.


Chemistry 1 Accelerated Honors (10) 6 periods


1.2 credits


Students apply independent research skills while studying matter, measurement, atomic theory, nomenclature, mole theory, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum theory, periodicity, chemical bonding, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, and acids and bases. The laboratory program is designed to expand upon concepts and further develop analytical skills while engaging in the process of scientific inquiry. Students will interpret calculations that relate to the quantitative aspects of chemistry.


Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology 1 and Honors Geometry


Environmental Science Career & College Prep (10)


1 credit


Intended for students who have successfully completed Biology I and are ready to explore environmental concerns before pursuing Chemistry I Career & College Prep, this course covers topics such as Earth as a dynamic system, ecosystems, biodiversity, population dynamics, the atmosphere, climate change, renewable and nonrenewable resources, alternative energy, and aquatics using a hands-on approach.


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology 1


Physical Science Career & College Prep (11)


1 credit


Intended for students who have successfully completed Environmental Science and are ready to explore the fundamental concepts of Physics and Chemistry before pursuing Chemistry I Career & College Prep, this course covers topics such as matter and measurement, structure of the atom, compounds, chemical reactions, gas laws, the mole, solutions, motion and force, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, and the universe using a hands-on approach.


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Environmental Science


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