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Note: For all science honors courses students are expected to meet advanced performance standards which require advanced skills. The curriculum is fast-paced and in-depth with rigorous expectations.

AGRISCIENCE - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 9th - 12th Grades; Requirements: All freshmen agriculture students need to have this class prior to taking the other classes offered in the department. Agriscience is a laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science courses and postsecondary pursuits. The content area includes ecology, biological processes, sexual and asexual reproduction and a study of the chemical and physical laws that govern life processes. This course helps students understand the important role agricultural science serves as industry moves into the 21st century.

ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY HONORS (S-o-S)- Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 11th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Biology I. Anatomy and Physiology Honors is a laboratory science course that includes an in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth and Development.

BIOLOGY I - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 10th - 11th Grades; Prerequisites: None. This course helps students develop an appreciation and understanding of diversity and unity in the living world. Students will conduct lab investigations that will promote and improve their problem solving skills. Students will work at several biological levels with an emphasis on human biology and our impact on ecosystems. 

BIOLOGY I HONORS (S-o-S) - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 9 th – 10th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Science teacher’s recommendation and review of middle school TCAP and Explore scores. This course helps students develop an appreciation and comprehensive understanding of diversity and unity in the living world. Students will conduct lab investigations that will promote and improve their problem solving skills. Students will work at several biological levels with broad emphasis on themes throughout.

BIOLOGY II AP (S-o-S) - Single Block; Two Semesters; Two Credits; 11th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites: Biology I, Chemistry I OR instructor permission. This AP biology course is a yearlong course designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. The goal of this course is to provide students with the framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Daily lectures and laboratory experiences are a central part of this course. There are approximately 30 (12 mandatory) labs with one-fourth of the nine weeks grade being derived from lab work. The students will be expected to participate in the corresponding advanced placement exam.

 

CHEMISTRY I - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 11th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites: Algebra I & Biology I. This course investigates the study of matter, its structure, properties, and composition. It is also the study of changes that matter undergoes. Many laboratory experiments and demonstrations are performed so that the student may learn by seeing, doing, and thinking. The course is general enough to provide an understanding of the material (matter) world around us, including the delicate balance between industry and the environment. 

CHEMISTRY I HONORS (S-o-S) - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 10-12 th Grades; Prerequisites: Algebra I, Biology I, and at least a “B” in all previous math and science courses or permission of instructor. This course investigates the study of matter, its structure, properties, and composition. It is also the study of changes that matter undergoes. Many laboratory experiments and demonstrations are performed so that the student may learn by seeing, doing, and thinking. The course is rigorous enough to provide a challenging and sufficient background for those going to college or a technical career. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the material (matter) world around us, including the delicate balance between industry and the environment. SCIENCE Note: For all science honors courses students are expected to meet advanced performance standards which require advanced skills. The curriculum is fast-paced and in-depth with rigorous expectations.

CHEMISTRY II HONORS (S-o-S) - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 11th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites/Requirements: Chemistry I and Algebra II, grade of A or B in all previous math and science courses OR instructor permission. This course is a second year course that presents students with the material not covered in Chemistry I. A college text is used in addition to the high school text and numerous laboratory experiments from college lab manuals are performed. The goal is to prepare students to be successful in college chemistry or allow them to be placed in an advanced level class. The material covered in this course is challenging and requires higher-level math skills, selfdiscipline, and motivation. Major topics covered include thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, and nuclear and organic chemistry.

AP CHEMISTRY(S-o-S) - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 11th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites/Requirements: Chemistry I and Chemistry II OR permission from instructor. AP Chemistry provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced course work in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. The goal is that students will take the AP Exam to receive college credit or placement at the student’s college of choice.

ECOLOGY - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 9 th - 10 th Grades; Prerequisites: None. Ecology is an introductory course meant to provide students with foundational knowledge for biology. This class focuses on how living organisms are influenced and interact with their environment. This includes, but is not limited to, topics such as energy and relationships within ecosystems, human impact on the planet, biodiversity, and biological change.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE - Single Block; One Semester.; One Credit; 10th - 12 th Grades; Prerequisites and/or requirements: none. Physical science is an introductory course in chemistry and physics. The basic concepts of matter, energy, composition of substances, and the laws of motion are developed along with their relationship to our everyday lives. Focusing on problem solving and hands-on laboratory activities develops course content.

PHYSICS - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 11th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry and Biology I. This course provides a balance between theory and practical application of physics principles. Hands-on lab experiences are emphasized. Units studied include velocity, acceleration, forces, vectors, motion in two dimensions, universal gravitation, momentum and work. 

PHYSICS I HONORS (S-o-S) - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 10-12 th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Algebra II (grade of A or B), Biology I or teacher recommendation. Physics is a college preparatory course that provides a balance between theory and practical application of physics principles. Hands-on lab experiences are emphasized. Units studied include velocity, acceleration, forces, vectors, motion in two dimensions, universal gravitation, momentum and work.