Ms. Beard's Courses

A first course in high school algebra: Operations on integers and rational numbers; properties of rational numbers; exponents; expressions, polynomials; factoring, and word problems.

A second course in high school algebra: radical expressions and rational exponents; introduction to graphing; solving linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of two linear equations, quadratic equations; and related applications.

This high school course is a general introduction to physical science and scientific methodology. It covers the basics of physics, chemistry, and astronomy to prepare students for future science classes. Basic math will be used to illustrate some of the basic scientific principles.

An introductory course in physics. Content is taught at a conceptual level using basic math such as ratios, square roots, scientific notation, graph interpretation, slope, and simple scalar and vector algebra. Topics include forces, motion, energy, momentum, work, power, simple machines, waves, electricity, and magnetism.

An introduction to basic health information that addresses the promotion of physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health.

An introductory course in ecological concepts, including: structure and function of the biosphere, biomes, biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem, biochemical and nutrient cycles, interaction among species, changes in populations, and current conservation in society.

Mathematical concepts and theories in algebra and geometry. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting the CCSF High School Diploma requirements in Area E: Mathematics.

Prepares students for the GED, TASC, or HiSET Science tests, and/or credit science courses. Topics include scientific presentations (texts, graphics, formulas, statistics); scientific information from life, earth, space, and physical sciences; and the scientific method.