Science

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• B or better in Biology  or C or better in Biology H and

• B or better in Chemistry or  C or better in Chemistry H

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Biology examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one credit of the Nevada high school graduation requirement for science and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: 2 - 10 pages

Weekly Study Time: 200 minutes

Tests/Essays: 1 test and 1 quiz per unit (8 units)

Projects: 3 - 5 labs per unit with required lab notebook write ups

Summer Work: None

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• B or better in Chemistry H  or A or better in Chemistry and

• B or better in Algebra II/Algebra II H

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Chemistry examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of chemistry. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one credit of the Nevada high school graduation requirement for science and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: None

Weekly Study Time: 60-90 minutes

Tests/Essays: 1 test or 2-3 quizzes per unit

Projects: None

Summer Work: Packet

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• B or better in Biology  or C or better in Biology H and

• B or better in Chemistry or  C or better in Chemistry H

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Environmental Science examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing field of environmental science. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one credit of the Nevada high school graduation requirement for science and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: 25 minutes

Weekly Study Time: 150 minutes

Tests/Essays: 2-3 per quarter

Projects: 2-3 labs per quarter

Summer Work: None

AP Classroom will be used for assignments and videos for each unit. 

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Physics H highly recommended 

• Concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus BC

• AP Testing Fee - TBD

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Physics C: Mechanics examination. This college-level calculus-based curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of physics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May. See your school counselor if you have a financial hardship.

AP Expectations for this course

Weekly Reading: 25 minutes

Weekly Study Time: 100-150 minutes

Tests/Essays: Timed AP style unit exams every 4-5 weeks.  Quizzes every other week.  1-2 Forbal lab reports per unit.

Projects: Labs (formative) and problem sets given weekly.

Summer Work: None

This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to biology. The topics covered in Biology include Structures and Function, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to chemistry. The topics covered in Chemistry include Structure and Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to Earth and space science. The topics covered in Geoscience include Space Systems, History of Earth, Earth’s Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Sustainability, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

Prerequisite: 

• C or better in Algebra I

• C or better in Pre-AP Biology H or

• B or better in Biology

This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to Earth and space science. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The topics covered in Geoscience Honors include Space Systems, History of Earth, Earth’s Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Sustainability, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

Prerequisite: 

• C or better in Algebra I

This one-year course is designed to integrate scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to physics. The topics covered in Physics include Forces and Interactions; Energy; Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation; and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

Prerequisite: 

• C or better in Algebra I

• C or better in Pre-AP Biology H/Pre-AP Chemistry H or

• B or better in Biology/Chemistry

This one-year course is designed to integrate scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to physics. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The topics covered in Physics Honors include Forces and Interactions; Energy; Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation; and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.  

Prerequisite: 

• B or better in Science 8  or 

• Qualifying MAP scores

• Course Lab Fee - $10

This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to biology. This course can only be taught by instructors who have met the College Board requirements for the Pre-AP® Program. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The topics covered in Biology Honors include Structures and Function, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

Prerequisite: 

• B or better in Algebra I

• C or better in Pre-AP Biology H or

• B or better in Biology

This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to chemistry. This course can only be taught by instructors who have met the College Board requirements for the Pre-AP® Program. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The topics covered in Chemistry Honors include Structure and Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. 

Prerequisite: 

• C or better in Chemistry or

• C or better in Biology H

• Course Lab Fee - $25

This one-year course is a survey of the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated pacing and depth of content. Topics focus on the interrelationships of human body systems, using Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas of the science standards. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. Prerequisites are successful completion of Biology/Biology Honors and Chemistry/Chemistry Honors. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.