ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CHEMISTRY
Grade
12
Prerequisite: CP Chemistry and Algebra II or instructor permission
AP Chemistry is a full year course designed to investigate in greater depth
the theoretical aspects of chemistry. An emphasis is placed on the
collection and manipulation of scientific data leading to a better
understanding of issues in the fields of environmental sciences, forensic
sciences, medical sciences, and engineering. Students who attain the
required score on the AP Chemistry exam at the end of the course may earn
college credits.
APPLIED BIOLOGY (1
Credit)
Grade 10
Applied biology is designed to meet the needs of students who aspire to
technical careers. Areas of study will include the scientific method, the
human body, biochemistry, diversity and environmental issues. Class work
involves many hands-on activities.
CP BIOLOGY (1 Credit)
Grade 10
Biology seeks to develop a general knowledge of the patterns and process of
living things, an attitude of scientific curiosity, a practical ability to
use the tools of biology, and an appreciation of the beauty and order in the
living world. Class work involves much hands-on laboratory experience.
CP BIOLOGY II (1
Credit)
Grade 11
or 12
This course is offered to juniors and seniors who have passed CP Biology or
Honors Biology. It is designed for students who plan careers in the
biological or medical sciences or who wish to have a stronger scientific
background for college. A variety of topics, ranging from scientific
communication to forensic science and microbiology, will be studied.
Extensive laboratory work will be done. This course is offered on
even-numbered years. Students electing CP Biology II must have at least an
80 average in Biology or Honors Biology.
CP CHEMISTRY (1 Credit)
Grade 11
This course is designed to meet the needs of all students who will pursue a
non-scientific future and would like a science course that will bring the
student more in touch with everyday occurrences happening around them. The
subject is descriptive with a strong emphasis on consumer chemistry topics
such as pollution, pesticides, nutrition, and energy to help promote a
better understanding of the chemistry in everyday life.
Class work involves much hands-on laboratory experience. The student
should have completed CP Biology and should be at least taking CP Algebra I.
CP HUMAN BIOLOGY (1
Credit)
Grade 11
& 12
CP Human Biology is designed for students who want to learn more about the
human body. This course will cover human anatomy, physiology, behavior,
genetics, ecology, and anthropology. CP Human Biology is offered on the odd
numbered years. Prerequisite: Honors Biology or CP Biology.
CP PHYSICS (1 Credit)
Grade 11 & 12
The course shows the development of physics from Aristotle in 384 BC to the
present atomic age with emphasis on motion, astronomy, mechanics, light and
electromagnetism, and models of the atom. It is assumed that all students
have had at least two years of mathematics.
EARTH SCIENCE (1
Credit)
Grade 9
This course is designed to develop an awareness and better understanding of
our dynamic earth and our earth in space. Topics of study include maps, the
lithosphere (land), the atmosphere (air), the hydrosphere (water), and
space. Students will work on their analysis techniques through Earth System
Science Analysis of current topics and events. Students will need to
utilize basic skills in math and measurement to complete various activities
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (1
Credit)
Grades 11 & 12
Physical Science follows Earth Science and Biology and is the third science
for those students who do not elect to take a Chemistry/Physics sequence in
their junior and senior years. It includes the topics of energy, motion,
and the structure of matter.
HONORS SCIENCE COURSES
Enrollment in an honors science course is subject to previous academic
performance, test scores and teacher recommendations. Enrollment is open
each year. Students must maintain a high level of performance to continue
in the program.
HONORS BIOLOGY (1
Credit)
Grade 10
Honors Biology is designed to meet the needs of the students who aspire to
scientific or medical careers. It is an intensive study of life and life
processes and requires a large amount of laboratory investigation.
HONORS CHEMISTRY (1
Credit)
Grade 11
Honors Chemistry is designed to meet the needs of students who would like to
pursue a science or math curriculum in college. The topics covered include
all the topics in traditional chemistry including their application to
everyday living. The course stresses independent thinking and problem
solving.
HONORS EARTH SCIENCE
(1Credit)
Grade 9
This course is
designed to meet the needs of students who would like to pursue a
scientific career or who are wishing to challenge themselves through the
in depth exploration of earth science concepts. Topics of study include
maps, the lithosphere (land), the atmosphere (air), the hydrosphere
(water), and space. Students will advance their analysis techniques
through the mastery of Earth System Science Analysis of current topics and
events. A long-term project on anthropogenic impacts will be completed.
Students are expected to have strengths in math and measurement for the
completion of independent activities.
