Course Selection Night Science Department Scott Best bests@tesd.net
Graduation Requirements Minimum: Students must complete three full years of laboratory science, including one year of biology. Actual: Most students (95%) complete four full years of science. Many double-up on science courses during 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.
Science Course Sequence Sequence I Biology, 9th Chemistry, 10th Physics, 11th Electives, 10th, 11th & 12th Sequence II Biology, 9th Environmental Science, 10th Chemistry, 11th Physics, 12th Electives, 10th, 11th & 12th - Students may take two science or co-curricular courses in the same year.
Science Electives Full Year Semester Environmental Science Anatomy / Physiology AP Chemistry II AP Physics II * AP Seminar Semester Genetics Microbiology Astronomy Science Olympiad
Course Options for 9th Grade Biology -Advanced Placement Level -Honors Level -Accelerated Level -Academic Level
Biology Enrollment Patterns AP Biology – 15% Honors Level – 52% Accelerated Level – 31% Academic Level – 2%
Science Olympiad Co-curricular May take this class multiple times over 4 years Class designed for students interested in enhancing their knowledge of science Consists of technology, engineering, and theoretical aspects of science Semester or year based course which can be taken for either 3 or 6 days of each cycle Independent thought and design will be stressed
Science Clubs and Opportunities Chemistry Club Chemistry Olympiad Physics Olympiad Biology Olympiad Envirothon Underwater Robotics Biology Club Science Olympiad Astronomy Club
Questions? Read the Course of Studies Book carefully Contact your student’s counselor Contact me at bests@tesd.net