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Biology Emphasis:
Lead teacher: Mrs. Hronek (khronek@conejousd.org); Room 62 B
Courses: You need a minimum of 3 courses within an emphasis, with a satisfactory grade of C or better.
Chemistry CP or H
Physiology H or Anatomy and Physiology CP
AP Biology or Honors Biomimicry
Marine Science CP
As we roll out the program, points required may change. Currently, the points required are as follows:
Class of 24 - 18 pts in CEOs
Class of 25 and beyond - 20 pts in CEOs
The following lists are areas you can earn CEO points (point values may change to reflect equity and fairness as we receive more feedback).
Campus Community Connections
(4 pts max / year)
(8 pts max over 4 years)
Clubs (1pt)
EcoSchools
Girls in STEM
Green Alliance
Science National Honor Society
Science Olympiad
Student Surgical
Active club officer (2pts)
EcoSchools
Girls in STEM
Green Alliance
Science National Honor Society
Science Olympiad
Student Surgical
Science center Tutor (1pt per semester)
Peer Mentor (1pt.)
Career/Service Learning
Career/Service Learning
(4 pts max / year)
Career Activities:
Field trip reflection (1pt)
Guest speaker notes and reflection (1pt)
Internships (varies, 1-2pts)*
Volunteer work with a non-profit related to this emphasis (varies, 1-2pts)*
Service projects (1pt)
Club activities (1pt)
Outdoor school (2pts)
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning
(4 pts max / year)
Projects and Presentations:
Art project related to the emphasis (1pt)
Essay related to the emphasis (1pt)
Project or presentation related to the emphasis that was done in a non-science class. (1pt)
Article in the school paper (2pts)
Competitions:
Science Fair (3 pts)
Pre-approved competition related to this emphasis. (varies)
* = needs to be approved by Emphasis Lead Teacher
All CEOs must be verified by an advisor or teacher using the verification form.
Recommended Supporting Classes
Recommended Supporting Classes
Statistics, Computer Science (AP Principles, AP A, C++), Psychology
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