1. RHS Science Course Sequence

2. Levels of Science at RHS

3. 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

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

5. 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.