Title: PHYSICAL SCIENCE                                                     404000

Recommended Grade Level:  9                              Duration:  2 semesters

Fee:  $5.00

Description: This is an introduction to chemistry and physics.  It will prepare the student for the exit exam and for biology, chemistry, and physics.  It includes properties of matter, atomic structure, mixtures, elements, compounds and acids and bases.  Second semester includes mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, light and sound.

Title:  PHYSICAL SCIENCE (HONORS)                                404100

Recommended Grade Level:  9                               Duration:  2 semesters

Prerequisite: B in science and teacher approval

Fee: $5.00

Description: This is an accelerated introduction to chemistry and physics.  It will prepare the student for the exit exam and for biology, chemistry, and physics.  It includes properties of matter, atomic structure, mixtures, elements, compounds, and acids and bases.  Second semester includes mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, and sound.  Science grade average requirement is B average. 

Title:  BIOLOGY I                                                                        411000

Recommended Grade Level:  10                             Duration: 2 semesters

Fee: $8.00

Description:   This course includes cell structure and function, genetics, reproduction, adaptation, development, anatomy, biochemistry, and taxonomy.  It prepares the student for the exit exam, chemistry and other upper level life sciences.

Title:  BIOLOGY I (HONORS)                                                 411400

Recommended Grade Level:  10                             Duration:  2 semesters

Prerequisite:  B in Physical Science

Fee: $8.00                                   

Description:   This course will have an accelerated pace for the highly motivated student.  It consists of a more detailed study of the topics in Biology I with emphasis on more difficult laboratory exercises, supplementary readings, individual research, and independent study.

Title:  BIOLOGY II                                                                    413000

Recommended Grade Level: 11- 12                        Duration: 2 semesters

Prerequisite: A or B in Biology I

Fee: $8.00

Description: This course is for students interested in biological careers and a more in-depth study of biology.  First semester includes cellular biology, biotechnology, evolution, microbiology, and comparative zoology.  Second semester includes human anatomy and physiology.

Title:  CHEMISTRY I                                                            421000

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12                        Duration:  2 semesters

Prerequisite: Biology I & Algebra I (It is highly recommended that students have a C or better average in all previous math and science courses)

Fee: $8.00

Description:   This course is for an understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry.  Topics include chemical formulas and equations, composition, mole concept, atomic theory, gas laws, bonding, acids, bases and salts, organic and nuclear chemistry.

Title:  CHEMISTRY I (HONORS)                                              421100

Recommended Grade Level:  11                               Duration:  2 semesters

Prerequisite:  Biology I, Algebra, and teacher recommendation

Fee: $8.00

Description: This course is for highly motivated students who have at least a B average in high school science and math.  It covers the same concepts as Chemistry I and includes more emphasis on the theoretical and mathematical aspects.  Advanced laboratory experiments are included.

Title:  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE                                      457000

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12                          Duration:  2 semesters

Prerequisite:  Physical Science and Biology I                                        

Fee: $3.00

Description: This course covers areas of biology and chemistry that deal with our use of our physical and biological environment.  It will deal with pollution, toxic wastes, and the use of nuclear energy as well as man’s use of his natural resources.

Title:  PHYSICS                                                                           431000

Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12                        Duration: 2 semesters

Prerequisite:  Algebra II or concurrent enrollment with teacher approval

Fee: $5.00

Description:  Physics is a college preparatory course that includes the study of forces, motion, energy, momentum, work, heat, light, electricity, and nuclear energy.  There is considerable emphasis on problem solving and experimentation, which makes the math skills of the student very important.

Title: PHYSICS (HONORS)                                                  431100

Recommended Grade Level: 11 - 12                      Duration: 2 semesters

Prerequisite: Advanced Math or concurrent enrollment and teacher recommendation

Fee: $5.00

Description: This includes the content of Physics as well as special topics in modern physics with emphasis on mathematical solutions to scientific problems.  Students should have no less than a B average in high school science and no less than a C average in math.