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Grade |
Prerequisite |
Description |
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Life Science core classes |
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11 - 12 |
none |
This class meets only minimum requirements for graduation. Topics include evolution & ecology and may include cells & genetics. (one semester, 5 credits) CRTs: Life Sciences 3, 4 & 5 (Performance Assessment) |
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9
- 12 |
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This class is for
those students who have difficulty reading and who have reading-comprehension
stanines and/or science
stanines of 3 or 4. (two semesters, 10 credits) CRTs: Life Sciences 1- 4 & 5 (Performance Assessment) |
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10
- 12 |
none, stanines > 4 |
This
is a college-prep biology class and it is the right choice for most high
school students. Topics
include cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, biochemistry, etc. (two
semesters, 10 credits) CRTs: Life Sciences 1- 4 & 5 (Performance Assessment) |
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9
- 12 |
high
ability (stanines > 6) & interest and/or invitation |
This
college prep class is appropriate for students who have a high interest
in biology and who have shown much ability in science. (two semesters, 10 credits) CRTs: Life Sciences 1- 4 & 5 (Performance Assessment) |
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Earth Science core classes |
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11
- 12 |
none
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This
class meets only minimum graduation require‚ments. Topics include earthquakes, weather, fossils, and
volcanoes. (one
semester, 5 credits) CRTs: Earth Science 2 & 4 |
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9
- 12 |
none, stanines > 4 |
GeoScience
is a college-prep earth science class.
Students in the class will learn about the origin of the
universe, earth history, geochemical cycles, and atmospheric forces.
(one semester, 5 credits) CRTs: Earth Science 1-4 |
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9 - 12 |
none, stanines > 4 |
GeoScience
is a college-prep earth science class.
Students in the class will learn about the origin of the
universe, earth history, geochemical cycles, and atmospheric forces.
(one semester, 5 credits) CRTs: Earth Science 1-4 |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of GeoScience |
This
college-prep class concerns the interacting systems of our Earthóthe
atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Global climate change is just one of several current topics
presented. (one semester, 5 credits) CRTs: none |
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Physical Science core classes |
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11
- 12 |
none |
This class meets
only minimum require‚ments for graduation.
Topics include pendulums, simple circuits, magnetism, etc.
(one semester, 5 credits) CRTs: Physical Science 1 & 3 |
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9
- 12 |
enrollment in Algebra, stanines > 4 |
This college-prep
class physical science is an excellent preparation for chemistry and
physics. (one semester, 5
credits) CRTs: Physical Science 1-4 |
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9-12 |
enrollment in Algebra, stanines > 4 |
This college-prep
class physical science is an excellent preparation for chemistry and
physics. (one semester, 5
credits) CRTs: Physical Science 1-4 |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Algebra (Geometry
recommended) |
If you are going to
college, but are not planning to major in science or engineering, this
class may be appropriate for you. (two
semesters, 10 credits) CRTs: Physical Science 3 & 4 |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Geometry (Advanced Algebra
strongly recommended) |
This is college-prep chemistry for those students who have great interest and high ability in
science. Those
planning a career in science, engineering, or medicine should enroll.
(two semesters, 10 credits) CRTs: Physical Science 3 & 4 |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Advanced Algebra |
This weighted class is ìweighî more challenging than regular chemistry.
Greater depth of concepts and additional topics are covered as compared
to chemistry. (two semesters, 10 credits) CRTs: Physical Science 3 & 4 |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Algebra (Geometry is recommended) |
If you are going to
college, but are not planning to major in science or engineering, this
class may be for you. (two semesters, 10
credits) CRTs: Physical Science 1 & 2 |
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10
- 12 |
successful completion of Geometry (Advanced Algebra
is strongly recommended) |
This is college-prep
physics. Those planning a
career in engineering or medicine should definitely take it. (two semesters, 10
credits) CRTs: Physical Science 1 & 2 |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Geometry (Advanced Algebra
is strongly recommended) |
This is college-prep
diff physics and is designed for those who have great interest and high
ability in science. If you
are planning a career in science, engineering, or medicine, plan to
enroll. This is a weighted
course. (two
semesters, 10 credits) CRTs: Physical Science 1& 2 |
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Elective science classes# |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Biology with a grade
of C or better |
This class is for
students interested in plants, plant evolution, the importance of plants
to hu‚man cultures, plant structures and diversity.
(one semester, 5 credits) |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Biology with a grade
of C or better |
This class is for
students who have high interest and ability in biology and who wish to
learn about ani‚mals. Dissection
is a major part of the class. (one
semester, 5 credits) |
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Biology with a grade
of C or better |
This class is for
students who are curious about how animals live their lives. (one semester, 5
credits) |
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Environmental Studies
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10
- 12 |
successful
completion of Biology with a grade of C or better |
This class is for
students who are very interested in ecology and in the preservation of
our natural world. (one semester, 5 credits) |
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11-12 | successful achievement in Biology with a grade of C or better (we recommend Chemistry) | This class if for students who are interested in learning about bacteria, yeast, protozoa, and other micro-organisms (one semester, 5 credits) |
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11
- 12 |
successful
achievement in Biology with a grade of C or better. (we
recommend Chemistry) |
This class is for
those who are interested in the way that genetic traits and
characteristics are inherited, expressed, and controlled in living
things. (one semester, 5
credits) |
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11
- 12 |
successful
completion of Biology with a grade of C or better |
This class is for
students interested in learning about the human body. (two semesters, 10 credits) |
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11
- 12 |
successful achievement in Chemistry
1& 2 or teacher
permission. |
This is an advanced
laboratory course for scientifically motivated students.
Topics include organic chemistry and biochemistry.
This is a weighted course. (two semesters, 10
credits) |
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11-12 | successful completion of a physics class | This is an introductory course in astronomy and sky study. (one semester, 5 credits) |
| 11-12 | very successful completion of Physics or teacher permission | This is an advanced physics course for especially motivated students. Topics include high energy physics and astrophysics. (two semesters, 10 credits) | |
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* - indicates that grades for the class are weighted. # - indicates that these courses do not have required CRT assessments. |
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Criterion Reference Tests (CRTs) are LPS required performance exams. |
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Life Science 1- Chemistry of Life-Cells and Biochemistry Life Science 2- Thread of Life-Heredity Life Science 3- Interaction of Life-Ecology Life Science 4- Diversity of Life-Evolution Life Science 5- Environmental Inquiry Performance Assessment |
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Earth Science 1- Origins of the Universe/Earth Earth Science 2- Changes Through Time Earth Science 3- Geochemical Cycles Earth Science 4- Energy in the Earth's Sytem |
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Physical Science 1- Motion and Forces Physical Science 2- Energy and Matter Physical Science 3- Matter Physical Science 4- Atoms, Bonding, and Chemical Reaction |
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