Science & Engineering and Technology Education at Fair Lawn High School : Welcome Class of 2020! GRADE 8 PARENT’S NIGHT NOVEMBER 2015 Mr. Ronald Durso, Supervisor Mr. Joe Ruggiero, Teacher of Woods Technology Ms. Anastasia Amoakoh, Teacher of Chemistry

Our Program: An Overview Diverse selection of laboratory-based science courses; Opportunities to explore engineering, wood-working, and design; 5 AP Sciences, 3 Middle College Sciences, new “STEM Lab” 5 Honors Sciences, 2 Honors Engineering/Technology 1 Molecular Biology College Research Course Technology integration such as Tinspire, Google Apps, Vernier, Gizmos; & Much More FLHS Science Program

4 Year Overview State Graduation Requirement 3 Years of Science 1 Year of Career Education Biology End of Course Assessment College Acceptance 4-5 Sciences for STEM Majors Engineering for STEM Majors FLHS Science Program

Freshman Science Courses FLHS Science & Technology Education TopicsPeriods Biology HonorsLiving Things & Their World 6 Per Week Physics College PrepEnergy, Matter, Motion, Force, Etc. 5 Per Week Env. Sci. College PrepEnvironment5 Per Week Env. Sci. AcademicEnvironment5 Per Week

Freshman Science Pre-Requisites & Progressions FLHS Science Program Grade 9 Science Grade 8 Science Grade 8 Math Grade 10 Science (Typical) Biology Honors Science 8 (A) or Science 8E (B-) Alg. 1 (B-) (Algebra 2 in Grade 9) Chemistry Honors Physics 9 College Prep Science 8 (B) or Science 8E Successfully Completed Pre-Alg (B) or Alg. 1 (B-) (Algebra 1 or 2 in Grade 9) Chemistry Honors or Chemistry CP Environmental Science College Prep Successful Completion of Any Grade 8 Science No Math Pre-RequisiteBiology CP* Environmental Science Academic Completion of Any Grade 8 Science & CTP4 Scores No Math Pre-RequisiteBiology Academic* *Speak to Mr. Durso in January about Moving Up One Level Next Year if you Have Straight A’s The Current Year.

Science Electives (Double Up Junior Year or Take As Elective Senior Year) FLHS Science Program Advanced Placement Program AP Biology, AP Chemistry AP Physics 1, AP Physics C AP Environmental Science Research in Biology (Link to Biology AP) S.T.E.M. Honors (Link to Physics/Chemistry AP) FDU Middle College Program Honors Anatomy & Physiology Horticulture CP/Honors Astronomy CP Geo Science CP Other Electives Anatomy CP, Forensic Science

Introductory (Open to Grade 9-12) Engineering & Technology Education FLHS Science Program COURSESDESCRIPTIONRecommended for Engineering & Design Hand drafting, computer drafting (CADD), design, problem solving, building. Engineering Woods 1 Design & build items using woods. Construction, Carpenter

Intermediate & Advanced / Honors Engineering & Technology Education FLHS Science Program COURSESDESCRIPTIONRecommended for Innovation & Invention or Technical & Architectural Design Intermediate applications of CADD to modeling or architecture. Engineering Architecture Art Woods 2, 3, 4 Design and build items using wood. Construction Carpenter Home Ownership & Repair Build and repair homes. (1 Semester Linked to Personal Finance) Construction Trades Honors Senior Seminar in Technology For seniors interested in engineering or a background in technology courses. Engineering Others

How Do I Learn More? All course descriptions and a grade 6-12 flow chart are available online at (academics). All course pre-requisites are published early in the calendar year. FLHS Science & Technology Education

Contact Information Ronald M. Durso, Ed.S. Supervisor of Science, K-12 Supervisor of Technology Education, 9-12 Supervisor of Physical Education & Health, K-8 201/ x1004 The information contained in this presentation is subject to change. Contact the guidance office or the supervisor for updated information. FLHS Science & Technology Education