FLHS Science & Technology Student Scheduling Guide January 2014 School Year Subject to Change

Grade 9 to Grade 10 Bio H Chem H Phys CP9 Chem H or CP Env. Sci. CP Bio CP* Env. Sci. Acad. Bio Acad.* Subject to Change *If you believe you could move up to Honors or CP, and would like an opportunity, contact Mr. Durso now. *If you believe you could move up to Honors or CP, and would like an opportunity, contact Mr. Durso now. A “B” is required to move from one Honors class to the next. Math Pre-Reqs may also apply. See Pre-Requisite Sheets for Details. See Pre-Requisite Sheets for Details. Review With Current Freshmen

Grade 10 Pre-Requisites Chemistry Honors – Biology H (B) + Algebra 2 H or – Physics 9 CP (A) + Algebra 1 CP (A) / Algebra 2 H Chemistry CP – Biology CP + Algebra 1 CP (C) and Algebra 2 or – Physics 9 CP Biology CP – Pass Previous CP Science – If you excelled in Environmental Science Academic and would like to take Biology CP, contact Mr. Durso ASAP. Biology Academic – Pass Previous Academic Science & Standardized Test Cutoff Scores Subject to Change Review With Current Freshmen

Suggested Science Pathways “What Science Should I Take Junior Year?” Tenth Grade Students should begin considering which “science pathway” they wish to follow in choosing their 11 th grade science course. Physics & Engineering Chemistry & Engineering Environmental & Earth Science Biology & Life Science Visit the “Suggested Science Pathways” at  Academics  Sciencewww.flhs.org *Click Here to Show Students Now Subject to Change Review With All Students

Grade 10 to 11 Chem H Physics H or AP Recommended Chem CP Physics CP or H* Recommended Bio H Chemistry Recommended Bio CP Chemistry Recommended or Electives Bio Acad. Electives Subject to Change *If you believe you could move move up to Honors or CP, contact Mr. Durso now. *If you believe you could move move up to Honors or CP, contact Mr. Durso now. See Pre-Requisite Sheets for Details. See Pre-Requisite Sheets for Details. A “B” is required to move from one Honors class to the next. Math Pre-Reqs may also apply. Review With Current Sophomores

Science Electives Grade 11 & 12 TitleLevelDescriptionGrade LevelCareer Path AnatomyCP, Hon, Res.Human Body11 or 12Health Career AstronomyCPSpace11 or 12Space Science Conceptual Chemistry (New) CPChemistry with Less Math 11 or 12Health, General Sci. Environmental Issues CPEnvironmental Impact 11 or 12Environment Forensics (Semester) CPCrime Scene Investigation 11 or 12Law Enforcement Geo-ScienceCPEarth & Space11 or 12Earth & Environment HorticultureCP or HonPlants11 or 12Environment Subject to Change Review With Current Sophomores & Juniors

AP Science Classes TitleDescriptionGeneral Co-Req AP BiologyLife Science (7 Periods)*N/A AP ChemistryChemistry (7 Periods)Calc H or AP Calc AP Environmental ScienceEnvironment (6 Periods)N/A AP Physics 1(7 Periods)AP Calc AP Physics 2 (Proposed ) (7 Periods)AP Calc AP Physics C(7 Periods)Multivariable Subject to Change In general, an A- in an honors class is required to take an AP science class. Sometimes math pre-requisites also apply. See the pre-requisite sheet for details. Students enrolled in AP Biology should consider Research in Biology Honors – 3 Credits. Students enrolled in AP Physics or AP Chem should consider STEM Lab Honors – 1 Credit. Students enrolled in AP or Honors Physics should consider Senior Seminar in Technology (Tech & Design or CADD) – 5 Credits – Career Ed Requirement. Review With All Students

Other Things to Consider Technology Education courses will apply to your career elective and are good for students who wish to become engineers or like to build and design. Click HereClick Here You must pass THREE years of science to graduate. Biology is a graduation requirement! Please review the Student Scheduling Newsletter from Mr. Durso. It is also online. Subject to Change Review With All Students

More Information (?) Course Descriptions are on-line. Click HereClick Here Course Progressions are on-line. Click HereClick Here Contact Mr. Durso for answers to specific questions.  Academics  Science  Academics  Technology For questions, contact your teacher, counselor or: Mr. Durso, Supervisor x2409 Room D209 Subject to Change Review With All Students