(1 CREDIT) LIFE SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Living Environment Regents course is built on the knowledge, understanding, and ability to do science that students have acquired in their earlier grades. Instruction is focused on understanding important relationships, processes, mechanisms, and applications of concepts with less emphasis on the memorization of specialized terminology and technical details. The assessments test students’ ability to explain, analyze, and interpret biological processes and phenomena more than their ability to recall specific facts. The course is expected to prepare students to Explain the most important ideas about our living environment. It is accomplished through lectures, large and small group discussions, text readings and lab activities. Laboratory experiences provide the opportunity for students to develop the scientific inquiry techniques, the use of information systems, the interconnectedness of content and skills and the problem-solving approaches (The Living Environment Core Curriculum) A lab class is a required component of this class. Successful completion of the lab portion is required to sit for the Living Environment: Biology Regents exam

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Open to 9th grade only

Prerequisite: A minimum of 85% on Algebra I Regents exam or recommendation by both algebra and 8th grade science teachers

Freshman Physics is a first high school science class that fulfills the Regents standards for Physics. The Unit Topics covered include: Kinematics, Dynamics, Energy, Momentum, Modern Physics, Waves, Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Radiation. Students will learn to construct and analyze different models of physical phenomena including descriptive, pictorial, graphical, and mathematical models using algebra and basic trigonometry. Students will investigate physical phenomena with experiments in accordance

(1 CREDIT) LIFE SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Prerequisites: Lab eligible for Living Environment Exam (1200 minutes) but did not pass the Living Environment Exam

This course will allow students to explore topics in life science that appear in the media and in their everyday lives through the lens of the Biology/Living Environment content and curriculum. Students will prepare to retake the Living Environment Regents exam through a combination of hands-on activities, research projects and presentations along with structured Regents review and assessments.

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Passing grade on the Living Environment Regents Exam. Students must have passed Algebra, or be in Geometry and passed Biology. Also open to 9th graders who passed the Living Environment Regents exam in 8th grade

Regents Earth Science considers the following topics: the earth in relation to the universe, galaxy and solar system, energy in earth processes, surface heating, weather, oceanic dynamics, forces which mold and modify surface features, erosion, volcanoes, earthquakes and deposition, and the identification of rocks and minerals. A lab class is a required component of the course. Students must have completed or currently be enrolled in Algebra and passed Biology.

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Regents Biology or Regents Earth Science or Algebra.

Regents Chemistry presents a modern view of chemistry suitable for Pupils with a wide range of skills and abilities. Topics include; matter and energy, atomic structure, bonding, periodic table, mathematics of chemistry, kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base theory, and organic chemistry. A lab class is a required component of the course. A minimum of one hour of homework is expected each day.

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Open to grades 10 and above. Prerequisite: successful completion of Biology, Physics, 80 or above on Living Environment Regents, or the recommendation of the teacher.

This course will be an extension of our current Regents Chemistry Course. It will prepare students for the science component of the International Baccalaureate Program, in addition to preparing for the NYS Regents exam in Chemistry. The course will also include an introduction to laboratory work that will familiarize students with the type of laboratory work that will be carried out in the IB program. A lab class that meets separately from the regular class is a required in this class.

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Prerequisite: Received credit for one year of Regents Science OR successfully passed one science regents exam.

Environmental Science is designed to be an introductory course to environmental studies. The goals of this course are to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to:

1. Understand the interrelationships of the natural world;

2. To identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and man-made; and

3. To evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

Topics to be covered include Ecosystems, biodiversity, human impact on ecosystems, natural resources, pollution, energy sources, environmental justice, sustainability and personal responsibility.

(1 CREDIT) LIFE SCIENCE

Prerequisite: Received credit for one year of Regents Science OR successfully passed one science regents exam.

This semester course is designed to give students a solid background in First Aid. It will include prevention and care of athletic injuries and current topics in sports medicine. All students may have the opportunity to be certified in First Aid and CPR upon successful completion of the class. This class is open to all students who have completed the Living Environment course

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Prerequisite: Received credit for one year of Regents Science OR successfully passed one science regents exam.

In Forensic science is the application of science to solving crimes in the criminal justice system. This course will investigate Criminalistics, the application of science in the services of a crime laboratory. Students will become familiar with biological evidence such as DNA fingerprinting, hair analysis, drug analysis and identification. Exposure to career pathways in the criminal justice system and hands-on learning are integrated into the study of solving crimes. Labs will be incorporated into the class to facilitate learning.

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (REGENTS)

Open to grades 11 and 12

Prerequisite: The successful completion of both Regents Algebra I and Geometry.

Regents Physics is a college preparatory course structured using the Regents standards for Physics. The Unit Topics that will be covered but not limited to are: Mechanics (Motion and Forces), Conservation of Energy & Momentum, Modern Physics, Waves, Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Radiation. Students will be expected to be able to describe physical phenomena conceptually and solve physics problems mathematically, using algebra and simple trigonometry, and support their conclusions through effective scientific writing.

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE REGENTS

8 CHS CREDITS, SCCC, PHY 153 AND 154

Prerequisite: 11/12th grade, 85% on Geometry Regents, successful completion of 2 high school science classes, enrollment in a previous physics class and Pre-Calc or IB Math Analysis

This IB course will be an extension of our current Regents Physics course. Topics include: uncertainties of measurement, mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electric current, nuclear and atomic structure, field forces, energy, power, climate change and astrophysics. It is intended for students who plan on further study in science. A lab class that meets separately from the regular class is a required component of the course. Students will be prepared for the Regents Physics exam, and the IB Standard Level exam that is administered in May, which fulfills the IB science requirement for the IB Diploma.

(1 CREDIT) LIFE SCIENCE

Open to grades 11 and 12.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Regents level Science exam (85 or higher in course). Chemistry and/or Physics is recommended

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) SL is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigative kills. Moreover, the subject matter goes beyond the traditional science subjects to offer a deeper understanding of the issues related to sports, exercise and health in the 21st century. Apart from being worthy of study in its own right, SEHS is a good preparation for courses in higher or further education related to sports fitness and health, and serves as useful preparation for employment in sports and leisure industries. Students sit for three exams in May as well as completing an Internal Assessment which is equivalent to another exam grade

(1 CREDIT) PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Prerequisite: 11/12th grade, 80% on Algebra Regents, successful completion of 2 high school science classes, enrollment in a previous chemistry class recommended and current enrollment in (or past completion of) Geometry.

This IB course will be an extension of our current Regents Chemistry course. Topics include: Stoichiometric relationships, Atomic structure, Periodicity, Chemical bonding and structure, Energetics/thermochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Equilibrium, Acids and bases, Redox processes, Organic chemistry, Measurement and data processing. A lab class that meets separately from the regular class is a required component of the course. Students will be prepared for the Regents Chemistry exam, and the IB Standard Level exam that is administered in May, which fulfills the IB science requirement for the IB Diploma

(1 CREDIT) LIFE SCIENCE

4 CHS CREDITS, SCCC, (BIO 141)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a Regents level Science exam (65 or higher)

IB/UHS Biology is a rigorous, Group IV higher level course that is taught over two years. During the first year, students develop a broad understanding of the field of biology, explore Current topics relating to the field, and participate in research-related activities. A lab class that meets separately from the regular class is a required component of the course. This course is available to both Diploma Program and Certificate students

(1 CREDIT) LIFE SCIENCE

4 CHS CREDITS, SCCC, (BIO 142)

Satisfactory progress on IB Biology Internal Assessment at time of scheduling (verified by Year 1 instructors.)

In Year 2 Biology (Group IV subject) students perform further study in a broad range of topics relating to Biology. The IB Biology Exam is administered in May, and this course fulfills the Experimental Sciences requirement for the full IB Diploma. A lab class that meets separately from the regular class is a required component of the course. This course is available to both Diploma Program and Certificate students