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Chemical Science 1 credit
Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology
The Chemical Science curriculum will have an integrated, environmental and chemistry focus. The course requirements, and learning goals and objectives will be highly individualized. Chemical Science has a less significant emphasis on algebraic expressions than Chemistry.
Chemistry 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology
This course is an introduction to chemistry for the college preparatory student. The program is rich in chemical theory. Descriptive chemistry with an emphasis on structure and periodicity of the elements is consistently used to illustrate, clarify and expand the theoretical concepts. Connections between chemistry and health, the environment and daily living are made. Basic computational and algebraic skills are mandatory for successful performance on much of the material. Lab archives provide the student with the opportunity to put reading and recitation material to practical application. A scientific calculator is required.
Honors Chemistry 1 credit
Prerequisite: Honors Biology
The Chemistry Honors course is designed to prepare students for AP courses in science, as well as future college-level courses in all disciplines. It is a rigorous, fast-paced curriculum with an emphasis on logical and mathematical analysis of concepts—both qualitative and quantitative. In order to be successful in Chemistry Honors, students must be dedicated to developing strategies for independent learning, and must also be committed to a focus on active learning in the classroom setting. To this end, students need strong reading, writing, and mathematical skills. Though the textbook is the same in CP Chemistry, Honors covers approximately 20% more content, with higher expectations for deep, integrated understanding.
AP Chemistry 1 credit
Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry and Concurrent Enrollment in Precalculus
AP Chemistry is designed to be the equivalent of a full-year college freshman chemistry course for science majors. This class will promote the students’ abilities to think analytically and to express their ideas with clarity and logic--orally, in writing, and mathematically. The AP course differs from a first-year high school course in the textbook used (college-level), the depth of coverage, the emphasis on chemical calculations, and the nature of experiments done in the laboratory. Although students are expected to spend approximately one hour per night on homework, a majority of the grade will be based on tests and laboratory reports.
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