Science Course Model Update High School Science Course Model Update Grades 9 through 12 School Board Meeting March 5, 2019

Update Summary The presented Science Pathway Model has been designed to support the needs of all students to achieve college and/or career readiness in Science. They have chosen to follow a hybrid of the 3 Course and 4 Course models as presented by the State of California, to allow flexibility among pathways driven by student interest. The differentiated pathways provide the best access for our students to meet their needs within our two year science requirements; but three years of science is highly recommended. If a student chooses a two year science path, they are strongly encouraged to take a CTE course pursuing career readiness. Professional development, in coordination with science teachers, will need to be provided for counselors, administration, and any other personnel associated with course selection.

Committee Revised Course Model February 2019 Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Career Ready Earth & Space Science Living Earth Biology CTE / Science Electives College (Math 1) CP CP Chemistry in the Earth’s System OR CP Physics in the Universe Science Elective (Math 2) Accelerated College (Science Career and Math 2) CP+ Biology CP+ Chemistry February 2019

Course Progression (Foundation through Advanced) The Living Earth The Living Earth CP Biology CP+ Biology AP Course that fulfills High School Graduation and 2 year college requirements. 4.0 Course that fulfills High School Graduation and 4 year UC requirements. A-G: D 4.0 Course with increased rigor that prepares students to be prepared and successful in an AP course. A-G: D 4.0 College Level Course that meets College Board requirements. A-G: D 5.0 1 2 3 4

Current Elective Courses Offered Science Electives UC/CSU Subject School Site CP Anatomy & Phys d Life All Astronomy Physical McNair AP Biology AP Chemistry Diseases and Disorders g AP Environmental Science CP Forensics Lodi High CP Marine Biology Tokay, McNair CP Conceptual Physics Bear Creek, Lodi High, McNair AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 CP Robotics Lodi High, Tokay

Committee Members 9-12 Subject Name School Site Earth Thomas Iturraran Bear Creek Physics Steffi Terrill Biology Michael Heberle Krista Brereton Lodi High Todd Degrandmont Melissa Turner Rodney Compton McNair Subject Name School Site Chemistry Sarah Morais McNair Bio/Chem Aleathea Langone Middle College Physics Ryan Heinrich Tokay High Biology Sandra Starr Lisa Stewart Earth Sylvia Klein

Meeting Dates Date Topic 9-11-2018 District Profile (Lens) 10-23-18 NGSS K-12 Progression 11-6-18 9-12 Science Course Model 12-13-18 2-21-19 Date Topic TBD (April/May) Earth and Space Science The Living Earth/Biology Chemistry of Earth Systems Physics in the Universe TBD (Spring/Fall) Review Available Curriculum Teachers will meet in course/subject alike groups to determine the level of content covered in each course, then review curriculum when available

Initial Pathway that all 9-12 science teachers voted on in Spring 2019 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Career Ready/ 2 year college Earth & Space Living Earth Biology CTE / Science Electives College (Math 1) CP CP+ Chemistry in the Earth’s System OR CP Physics in the Universe Science Elective CP/H Chemistry in the Earth’s System (Math 2) Accelerated College (Science Career and Math 2) Biology CP+ January 2019

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