Forensic Science Emphasis: Starting 2022-23 School Year
Lead teacher: Mrs. Koenig (skoenig@conejousd.org); Room 63 D
Courses: You need a minimum of 3 courses within an emphasis, with a satisfactory grade of C or better.
Earth Science CP or Chemistry CP or H
Forensics CP or H
Medical Health Anatomy and Physiology CP or Physiology H or AP Chemistry or AP Biology or any Physics class
(4 pts max/year)
(8 pts max over 4 yrs)
Clubs (1pt) Active participation attending greater than 50% of the meetings.
Chem Club
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)