Sophomores

Introduction

Sophomores at Homestead High School have a wide variety of courses available to them as 10th grade students. A key question to consider when choosing your next science course is whether you have taken and passed either Biology I or Honors Biology I?  Another question is what level you are currently taking for mathematics.   And most importantly, what types of careers interest you?  Choose the field below that best describes you or that you have the most interest in for a list of courses for which you may be eligible. 

Life Sciences/Medical Field

Sophomores who have passed Biology I or Honors Biology I, and have an interest in pursuing Pre-med, Pre-dental, Pre-Vet, Nursing, etc.:  (It is recommended to take at least 8+ credits of these courses throughout high school).   *either Chemistry or Physics is required

• Project Lead the Way Biomedical (up to 4 years)

• Chemistry (completed Algebra I)

• Honors Chemistry/DC Chemistry 101 Ivy Tech (concurrent or completed Algebra II) * required for higher level Biology courses 

• Physics or DC Physics  (completed Algebra I for Physics and concurrent or completed Algebra II for DC) or AP Physics Mechanics (completed Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry) or  AP Physics Electricity & Magnetism (concurrent or completed Calculus)

• Other Biology Electives and One Semester Courses, 

  • Environmental Science

  • Biology 2/DC Biology 10000

  • any single semester course:  Genetics, or  Microbiology, or Zoology

Chemistry and Physics/Engineering

Sophomores who have passed Biology I or Honors Biology I, and have an interest in pursuing Chemistry, Physics or Engineering Majors (It is recommended to take at least 8+ credits throughout high school)  *either Chemistry or Physics is required

• Chemistry (completed Algebra I)

• Honors Chemistry/DC Chemistry 101 Ivy Tech (concurrent or completed Algebra II)

• Physics or DC Physics  (completed Algebra I for Physics and concurrent or completed Algebra II for DC)

• AP Physics Mechanics (completed Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry) or  AP Physics Electricity & Magnetism (concurrent or completed Calculus)

Bioengineering/Bio Tech

Sophomores who have passed Biology I or Honors Biology I, and have an interest in pursuing Engineering/Bio Tech (It is recommended to take at least 8+ credits throughout high school)  *either Chemistry or Physics is required

• Project Lead the Way Biomedical (up to 4 years)

• Project Lead the Way Engineering (up to 4 years)

• Chemistry (concurrent or completed Algebra I)

• DC Chemistry 101 Ivy Tech (concurrent or completed Algebra II)

• Physics or DC Physics  (completed Algebra I for Physics and concurrent or completed Algebra II for DC)

• AP Physics Mechanics (completed Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry) or  AP Physics Electricity & Magnetism (concurrent or completed Calculus)

• Environmental Science

Humanities and Non-Science Majors

Sophomores who have passed Biology I or Honors Biology I, and have an interest in pursuing Business, Education, Art or other Non-Science focus etc.:  (Take at least 6+ credits of these courses total through high school).  

(* indicates a required course)

• Earth and Space Science

• Chemistry (concurrent or completed Algebra I)

• *Chemistry/DC Chemistry 101 Ivy Tech (completed Algebra I for Chemistry and concurrent or completed Algebra II for DC) or Physics or DC Physics  (completed Algebra I for Physics and concurrent or completed Algebra II for DC) or AP Physics Mechanics (completed Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry) or  AP Physics Electricity & Magnetism (concurrent or completed Calculus) or Integrated Chemistry-Physics (ICP)

• Other Biology Electives and One Semester Courses, 

  • Environmental Science

  • Biology 2/DC Biology 10000

  • any single semester course:  any single semester course:  Genetics, or  Microbiology, or Zoology