Courses and
Classes
Course Planning Document -
Some individuals like to plan out their four years of courses, and the document to the left provides a generalized map for the courses students will take in relation to IB from the 9th grade through to the 12th grade. This graphic is not intended to be a finalized plan, but a reflection of options. As IB continues to evolve at Firestone, we will add and remove courses as they become available.
Also, as student are able to be/enroll in multiple programs and electives, we do our best to accomodate schedule requests. Some of our IB students are in Engineering - Robotics or Mechatronics, Design - Architecture or Visual Arts, or Akron School for the Arts - Dance, Theater, Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, and we do all we can to ensure the students can take either the IB electives suited for these programs or have space in their schedule to accomodate the academy course. If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact the IB Coordinator or a counselor.
Course/Class Information:
Below are links to a semester look at the courses students will be taking in their junior and senior years. Not all courses are included, and the information is subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor associated with the course.
Chemistry
Scott Westphal
IB HL Chemistry Sequence of Instruction
11 th Grade:
1. Matter, Atoms and Nomenclature
2. Stoichiometry
3. Aqueous Solutions
4. Electrons
5. Periodicity
6. Bonding and IMFA
7. Transition Metal Chemistry
8. Thermodynamics
9. Gases
10. Solution Stoichiometry
11. Kinetics
12. Equilibrium
13. Acids and Bases
14. Electrochemistry
15. IA Experiment/Report
12 th Grade:
1. Bonding and Isomerism
2. Alkanes
3. Alkenes and Alkynes
4. Benzene and Aromatic Compounds
5. Stereoisomerism
6. Organic Halogen Compounds: Substitution reactions
7. Alcohols
8. Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acid and Amines
9. Spectroscopy
10. Exam Review
French
MMe. Arcuri
MMe. Kyra Wilson
Physics
Mrs. Sara Schaefer
Psychology
Ms. Kim Tausz
Dance
Mrs. Crenshaw
Visual Art
Mr. Dan Coffield
Mr. Stephen Csejtey