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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Meeting Dates
Date
Topic
District Profile (Lens)
NGSS K-12 Progression
9-12 Science Course Model
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

8. 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

9. 9-12 Science Teacher Pathway Vote
Comments
Concerns
Questions
Vote

10. THANK YOU. Any questions?