Departmental Notes

1. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology core courses must be taken in sequential order.

2. Students may transfer to a higher (or lower) level provided grades and prerequisites are appropriate, a teacher recommendation is provided, and counselor is able to successfully schedule the student.

3. Electives may not be substituted for core requirements unless approved by the Science Supervisor and Principal.

4. Students wishing to double up in a lab science must make sure that all lab times are able to be scheduled.

5. Students may choose to “opt-out” of dissection in the following life science courses: Biology, CP Biology, Honors Biology, Sports Medicine & Anatomy, Human Anatomy Honors & Human Physiology Honors, and AP Biology. Consult the Student/Parent Handbook and/or the instructor’s web page for details concerning the opt-out process.