Interdisciplinary Science Emphasis
Lead teacher: Mrs. Hronek (khronek@conejousd.org); Room 62 B
Courses: You need a minimum of 4 science courses in addition to Biology CP or H with a satisfactory grade of C or better.
As we roll out the program, points required may change. Currently, the points required are as follows:
Class of 2024 - 18 pts in CEOs
Class of 2025 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) Active participation attending greater than 50% of the meetings.
EcoSchools
Girls in STEM
Green Alliance
Mock Trial
Physics/Robotics
Science National Honor Society
Science Olympiad
Active club officer (2pts)
EcoSchools
Girls in STEM
Green Alliance
Physics/Robotics
Science National Honor Society
Science Olympiad
Science or Math center Tutor (2pt per semester)
CEP Peer Mentor (1pt)
(6 pts max / year)
* Needs to be approved by Emphasis Lead Teacher
All CEOs must be verified by an advisor or teacher
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)
Summer Programs (1-3pts)*
(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)
Biomimicry Design Challenge (3pts)
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.
Statistics, Computer Science (AP Principles, CS Honors C++, AP Computer Science A, ), Psychology CP/AP, Physics AP C or AP Physics 2