10th Grade Science

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

03159G1000

Grade Level: 10

This course is an inquiry-based course that covers the introductory principles of matter and energy. Intended to prepare students to proceed to high school Chemistry or Physics, this course serves to reinforce necessary math skills while also giving opportunities to conduct hands-on experiments.

This is a course that is offered virtually in addition to an in-person class. Students must complete the permission form and turn it in to their counselor. Teachers will communicate expectations regarding classwork and testing in the course syllabus. 

CHEMISTRY

03101G1000

Grade Level: 10 -12 

Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra I or completion of Accelerated Math 7 and Accelerated Math 8

Corequisite: Algebra II with Statistics (for 10th grade)

Recommendations: 

1. Algebra with a B or higher

2.  Successful completion of Physical Science 

The general Chemistry course is designed as a college-prep course to follow successful completion of Biology and Algebra I or an equivalent course sequence. This course introduces students to the theoretical principles behind inorganic chemical concepts. The course covers advanced chemical principles and mathematical problems that will fully prepare a student for further Chemistry study at the college level. Chemistry requires that students come to the course with the ability to independently perform algebraic operations and solve word problems as well as complete laboratory work. It is highly recommended that sophomores have at least a B average in previous math courses. 

CHEMISTRY, ADVANCED LEVEL (+.50 GRADE WEIGHT)

03101E1000

Grade Level: 10-11

Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra I or completion of Accelerated Math 7 and Accelerated Math 8

Corequisite: Algebra II with Statistics (for 10th grade)

Recommendations: 

1. Score of 25 or higher on the self-assessment rubric

2. Enrollment  in Advanced Level Algebra II with Statistics 

This course should only be taken by students who wish to take additional AP science courses or be in the IB Program or any advanced science electives that have chemistry as a prerequisite. In addition to the above chemistry description, a more in-depth study of chemical concepts will be covered throughout the year. In preparation for future AP or IB science courses, students should possess exceptional mathematical and problem-solving skills as well as outstanding expository writing skills. Students need to be independent learners, strong readers and writers with very high abilities to comprehend and interpret analytical data at a fast pace. These are scholars who wish to take at least two AP science courses during the rest of their high school career.