1. Science & Engineering and Technology Education at Fair Lawn High School GRADE 8 PARENT’S NIGHT NOVEMBER 2014 Mr. Ronald Durso, Supervisor Mr. Joe Ruggiero, Teacher of Woods Technology Ms. Anastasia Amoakoh, Teacher of Chemistry

2. 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 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

3. 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

4. Freshman Science Courses 2015-2016 FLHS Science & Technology Education TopicsPeriodsGrade 10 If Pre-Reqs Are Met Biology HonorsLiving Things & Their World 6 Per WeekChemistry Honors Physics CPEnergy, Matter, Motion, Force, Etc. 5 Per WeekChemistry CP or Chemistry Honors Env. Sci. CPEnvironment5 Per WeekBiology CP* Env. Sci. Ac.Environment5 Per WeekBiology Academic* *Contact the science supervisor during schedule time if you are earning A’s in math and science and feel you could take a more difficult course next year!

5. Freshman Science Pre-Requisites FLHS Science Program Grade 9 Science Grade 8 Science Grade 8 Math Biology Honors Science 8 (A) or Science 8E (B-) Alg. 1 (B-) Physics 9 College Prep Science 8 (B+) or Science 8E (C+) Pre-Alg (B+) or Alg. 1 (B-) Environmental Science College Prep Successful Completion of Any Grade 8 Science No Math Pre-Requisite Environmental Science Academic Completion of Any Grade 8 Science & CTP4 Scores No Math Pre-Requisite

6. Science Electives FLHS Science Program  Anatomy (Honors, CP)  Chemistry (AP, Hon, CP)  Conceptual Chem CP  Physics (AP, Hon, CP)  Geo Science (CP)  Astronomy (CP)  Biology (AP)  Exploring Environmental Issues (CP)  AP Environmental Science  Forensic Science & Law  Horticulture (CP, Hon) AP Course Summary AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 AP Physics C, AP Environmental Science Other: Research in Biology (Linked to AP Biology) S.T.E.M. Honors (Linked to AP Physics 1) Middle College Course: Honors Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, GeoScience

7. FLHS Science Program

8. Engineering & Technology Education FLHS Science Program COURSESDESCRIPTIONGOOD FOR Engineering & Design Hand drafting, computer drafting (CADD), design, problem solving, building. Engineering Innovation & Invention or Technical & Architectural Design Interemediate applications of CADD to modeling or architecture. Engineering Architecture Art Woods (1-4) 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 Courses in Red are Open to Freshmen Also!

9. How Do I Learn More? All course descriptions and a grade 6-12 flow chart are available online at www.flhs.org (academics).www.flhs.org All course pre-requisites are published early in the calendar year. 2013-2014 FLHS Science & Technology Education

10. 2013-2014 FLHS Science & Technology Education

11. 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 rdurso@fairlawnschools.org 201/794-5450 x1004 The information contained in this presentation is subject to change. Contact the guidance office or the supervisor for updated information. 2013-2014 FLHS Science & Technology Education