RHS Science Course Sequence

Levels of Science at RHS

CP Biology Mathematical Options for 9th Grade Most Rigorous & Challenging Covers the most content at the deepest level Fast-paced with emphasis on analysis and multi-step processes Requires a minimum A- in Science 8/STEM 8 and successful completion of Algebra 1 Honors Biology Moderately Rigorous Solid scope and sequence that builds upon middle school program Topics frequently require use of algebraic computation, ratios, and statistics No math requisites CP Biology Mathematical Rigorous course designed to de-emphasize algebraic work and focus on the concepts involved in explaining scientific phenomenon Comparable scope to CP Biology M but adjustment to mathematical concepts allows more time for review of both new and previously covered content CP Biology Conceptual

Supplementing the RHS Science Sequence with the PLTW Biomedical Science Course Pathway Principles of Biomedical Science Human Body Systems Medical Interventions

Model Schedule for an RHS 9th Grader This example is accurate regardless of academic level of the courses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Class #1 ELA 9 Class #2 Mathematics Class #3 Social Studies Class #4 World Language LUNCH Class #5 Health/PE Health/ PE Biology Lab* Class #6 Biology Class #7 Elective Class #8 Please note how the lab period pulls out of PE once per week As an alternative option- in lieu of an elective a student may take study hall and biology lab may pull from that study hall once per week. Options are best discussed with a student’s guidance counselor.