SCIENCE
9TH Grade Options
The Living Earth
This is a science course very similar to Biology. You will examine the biological topics such as ecology, evolution, genetics, and cells.
Science Pathway = Traditional/Embedded
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
The Living Earth Honors
This is a more rigorous and faster paced science course very similar to Biology. You will examine the biological topics such as ecology, evolution, genetics, and cells.
Science Pathway = Traditional/Embedded
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
*Class grade is weighted for "Weighted Overall GPA"
Environmental Science
This class examines the environment, including the atmosphere, water, rocks and soil and other living organisms. Topics include waste management, endangered species, pollution, water and air equality, global warming, nuclear power & natural resources.
Science Pathway = Environmental
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
10TH Grade Options
Chemistry in Earth Systems
This class incorporates calculations and theories of chemistry to create a basic understanding of how matter works. Students will study atomic and molecular properties of matter to predict interactions between substances in the earth’s systems. This includes looking at reactions and properties of matter impacting climate change. Students should have successfully learned skills in Math 1 to use in this course.
Science Pathway = Traditional/Embedded
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
Chemistry in Earth Systems Honors
This is a faster paced and more rigorous study of Chemistry topics.This class incorporates calculations and theories of chemistry to create a more in-depth understanding of chemistry to give students a foundation to use in future chemistry classes. Students will study atomic and molecular properties of matter to predict interactions between substances in earth’s systems. This includes looking at reactions and properties of matter impacting climate change, ocean acidification, and the transfer of energy throughout earth. Students should have successfully learned skills in Math 1 to use in this course.
Science Pathway = Traditional/Embedded
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
*Class grade is weighted for "Weighted Overall GPA"
Exploring Marine Environments
This course will combine both ideas and practices from the fields of ecology, chemistry, physics, geology, climatology, economics, politics, and ethics.
Science Pathway = Environmental
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
11TH Grade Options
Physics in the Universe
This course curriculum includes interactions of matter and energy, velocity, accelerations, force, energy, momentum and charge.
Science Pathway = Traditional/Embedded
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
AP Physics
This course curriculum includes an intensive understanding of interactions of matter and energy, velocity, accelerations, force, energy, and momentum.
Science Pathway = Traditional/Embedded
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
*Class grade is weighted for "Weighted Overall GPA"
Energy and the World of the Future
This course takes an in-depth look at alternative energy sources that can be used to power our world today and in the future and examines the costs associated with them.
Science Pathway = Environmental
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
12TH Grade Options
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
This course is on animal anatomy and physiology, environmental issues and terrestrial biomes. It prepares students for careers in life and medical sciences, environmental ecology, biotechnology, education, forestry, and botany.
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
AP Biology
This course is an advanced placement & rigorous course. This course focuses on cell biology, genetics, the study of organisms and populations.
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
*Class grade is weighted for "Weighted Overall GPA"
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry is an introductory college-level chemistry course. This is considered a second year high school chemistry class. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based lab investigations as they explore the four Big Ideas: scale, proportion, and quantity; structure and properties of substances; transformations; and energy.
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
*Class grade is weighted for "Weighted Overall GPA"
AP Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science is a yearlong course designed to provide students a way to understand the interdisciplinary nature of science and its practical application to understanding the environment. This course begins with an introduction to the process of science and investigations in areas such as earth systems and resources, the living world, population dynamics, land and water use, energy resources and consumption, pollution, and global changes.
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
*Class grade is weighted for "Weighted Overall GPA"
AP Physics
This course curriculum includes an intensive understanding of interactions of matter and energy, velocity, accelerations, force, energy, and momentum.
Meets A-G Category "D" - Science
*Class grade is weighted for "Weighted Overall GPA"