Lead teacher: Ms. Kim gkim@conejousd.org
Courses: You need all 3 courses within this emphasis,
with a satisfactory grade of C or better.
Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Chemistry CP or H
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Any Physics Class
Campus Community Connections
(4 pts max / year)
(8 pts max over 4 years)
Clubs (1pt) Active participation attending greater than 50% of the meetings.
ChemClub
Physics/Robotics
Science NHS
Science Olympiad
Coding Club
Girls in STEM
Days for Girls (Dye project)
Active club officer (2pts)
Science or Math center Tutor (2pt per semester)
Emphasis Peer Mentor (1pt)
(6 pts max / year)
Career Activities:
Field trip reflection (1pt)
Guest speaker notes and reflection (1pt)
Internships (varies, 1-3pts)*
Volunteer work with a non-profit related to this emphasis (varies, 1-3pts)*
Service projects (1-2pt)
Club activities (1pt)
Outdoor school (2pts)
Experiential learning (1pt)
(6 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 (1pts)
Competitions:
Science Fair (3pts)
Pre-approved competition related to this emphasis. (varies)
Chemistry Olympiad (2 pts)
20 points total - Senior confirmation is due 4/29. Submission is due 5/2.
Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science
Computer Science (AP Principles, AP A, C++)