1. 2015 Curriculum Night Presentation

2.  Earth Science (Honors and Academic)  Biology (Honors and Academic)  Chemistry  Physics  Environmental Science  Independent Science Research (ISR)  AP biology  AP chemistry  AP physics  Conceptual Physics  Geographic Information System (GIS)

3.  All science classes are year long 1 credit classes  Honors classes receive a 0.5 grade “bump”  AP classes receive a 1.0 grade “bump”  Dual enrollment classes receive a 0.5 grade “bump”  Dual enrollment classes may receive college credit for a fee. (2014-15 cost is

5.  For Std or Adv Studies diploma candidates:  9 th grade Earth Science  10 th grade Biology  11 th grade Chemistry  12 th grade Choice of physics, conceptual physic, environmental science  For students with strong science interest and desire to do research:  9 th grade H Earth Science  10 th grade H Biology  11 th grade Chemistry  12 th grade Physics, AP Bio, AP chem, AP phys, Env Sci

6.  For students with strong interest in the sciences who intend to pursue science at the university level:  9 th grade H Earth Science  10 th grade H Biology  11 th grade Chemistry or Physics and choice of AP Bio, ISR  12 th grade Physics or Chemistry, Choice of AP science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), ISR, GIS

7.  Earth Science  Honors Earth Science  The path your student chooses should reflect their interests, abilities and passions.  Subsequent science options depend on success in both MATH and SCIENCE!

8.  Biology  Honors Biology  (Chemistry)  Students with required coursework may select additional sciences: Physics (co and pre requisites apply)

9.  Chemistry  Physics  Choice of AP Sciences, ISR, GIS

10.  Physics  Conceptual Physics  Environmental Science  Choice of AP Sciences, ISR, GIS

11.  Independent research work  Additional challenge .5 additional grade “bump”

12.  College credit from James Madison University (cost per credit hour)  Also.5 grade “bump”  College credit without end of course testing.  Currently Geospatial Science is offered, Independent Science Research will be added it there is demand

13.  Advanced placement courses  Rigorous course requirements defined by College board  Approved syllabi  For college credit must successfully complete end of course test.  Recognized by most colleges and universities as “challenging” curriculum.