1. Course Selection Night
Science Department
Scott Best

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Science Electives Full Year Semester Environmental Science
Anatomy / Physiology
AP Chemistry II
AP Physics II
* AP Seminar
Semester
Genetics
Microbiology
Astronomy
Science Olympiad

5. Course Options for 9th Grade
Biology
-Advanced Placement Level
-Honors Level
-Accelerated Level
-Academic Level

6. Biology Enrollment Patterns
AP Biology – 15%
Honors Level – 52%
Accelerated Level – 31%
Academic Level – 2%

7. 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

8. Science Clubs and Opportunities
Chemistry Club
Chemistry Olympiad
Physics Olympiad
Biology Olympiad
Envirothon
Underwater Robotics
Biology Club
Science Olympiad
Astronomy Club

9. Questions? Read the Course of Studies Book carefully
Contact your student’s counselor
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