Recommended Course Pathway for Graduating Class of 2025 and beyond
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The La Costa Canyon Science Department wants to help place your student in the proper science class. In order to assist you in the process of selecting the appropriate science course please review the following Science Pathway Chart. The Science Pathway Chart offers three scenarios for La Costa Canyon High School students. If you have additional questions you can contact your student's science teacher, counselor, Cindi Schildhouse, or Lindsey Carlyle.
Faculty
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Ms. Bagnol (Biology and Anatomy & Physiology)
Ms. Borsack (Biology, A.P. Environmental Science, and I.B. Environmental Systems & Societies)
Mrs. Carlyle (Honors Chemistry, AP Physics 1, and AP Chemistry) *Department Chair
Mr. Evers (A.P. Physics 1, A.P. Physics C, I.B. Physics HL, and I.B. Film SL & HL )
Mrs. Honsberger (Chemistry)
Mr. Shaefer (Chemistry and Biology)
Ms. Schildhouse (Honors Chemistry, AP Physics 1 and I.B. Biology SL) *Department Chair
Mrs. Sejut (S.E.I. Chemistry and Chemistry)
Mrs. Stapko (Physics)
Mrs. Thile (Biology and A.P. Biology)
Course Descriptions
Life Sciences
Life Science
Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
A.P. Biology
A.P. Environmental Science
Physical Sciences
Earth and Space
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
A.P. Chemistry
Physics
A.P. Physics 1
A.P. Physics 2
A.P. Physics C