Purpose:
To incentivize students to complete activities that promote a deeper focus in an area of science.
To develop skills associated with careers.
To incorporate careers into the curriculum.
To make the content more relevant.
To provide context for doing the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices.
If you would like to join a CEP emphasis group, email the lead teacher of the emphasis:
Your name
Graduation year (or current grade level)
Learn account email address
How does this program work?
Part 1: Complete 3 years of science classes in a Course Emphasis Sequence with a satisfactory grade of C or better.
Biology Emphasis:
Chemistry CP or H
Physiology H or Medical Health Anatomy and Physiology CP
AP Biology or Honors Biomimicry
Marine Science CP
Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or Pharmacology Emphasis:
Chemistry CP or H
AP Chemistry
*Chem: Any Physics Class
*Pharm: AP Biology or Physiology H or Medical Health Anatomy and Physiology CP
Forensics Emphasis:
Earth Science CP or Chemistry CP or H
Forensics CP or H
AP Biology or AP Chemistry or Medical Health Anatomy and Physiology CP/Physiology H or any Physics Class
Environmental Emphasis:
Chemistry CP or H, or Earth Science CP
AP Environmental Science
Honors Environmental Field Studies or
Marine Science CP or any Physics Class
Interdisciplinary Science Emphasis:
4 science courses in addition to Biology CP or H
Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Emphasis:
Chemistry CP, H, or AP
Physics CP or AP Physics C
AP Physics 2
Medical/Health Emphasis:
Chemistry CP, H, AP
Physiology H or Medical Health Anatomy and Physiology CP
Public Health H or Zoology CP or AP Biology
ROP (dental, medical, nurse, or veterinary assistant classes)
*ROP Courses: Regional Occupation Program courses that are offered at the Career Education Center in Camarillo. 1 ROP course can count towards one year of the 3 years of science. Contact the lead teacher of the emphasis for approval.
Part 2: Accumulate points in each of the three categories below, earning a total of 20 points before graduation.
(4 pts max/year; 8 pts max over 4 years)
Clubs and Interest Groups: (active participation 1pt/officer 2 pts)
Green Alliance
EcoSchools
Physics club
Math club
Mock Trial
Physics/Robotics club
Science Olympiad
Girls in STEM
Chemistry club
Tutoring (1-2 pts per semester)
Science Center
Math Help
CEP Mentor
Outside Volunteer Science or Math Tutoring
(6 pts max/year)
Career Activities: (1 pt)
Field Trip Reflection
Guest Speaker Notes and Reflection
Internships, mentorships, job shadow, science camps/summer programs:
Dependent upon the number of hours (1-2 pts)
Volunteer work
With a non-profit organization (1-2 pts.)
Service Projects (1 pt)
Club activities (1 pt)
(6 pts max/year)
Significant Projects and Presentations: (1-2 pts)
Art Projects related to an Emphasis
Essays related to an Emphasis
Class presentation related to an emphasis
Action Project Presentation
Article in school paper
VEX Robotics
Competitions: (1-3 pt)
Science Fair
Biomimicry Design Challenge
Chemistry Olympiad
Physics Olympiad
Science Olympiad
Part 3: Once you have completed the 3 courses in your Emphasis and accumulated enough points from the Career Emphasis Opportunities (CEO’s), with at least one from each category, submit your evidence to earn recognition for completing the Career Emphasis Program.
For specific emphasis information please contact the lead teacher. Tab above will send you to the right teacher.
For general information, please contact the science department chair: Mrs. Stephanie Koenig at skoenig@conejousd.org