FHS Science Department

2015 Curriculum Night Presentation

Earth Science (Honors and Academic) Biology (Honors and Academic) Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Independent Science Research (ISR) AP biology AP chemistry AP physics Conceptual Physics Geographic Information System (GIS)

Course offerings

All science classes are year long 1 credit classes

Honors classes receive a 0.5 grade “bump” AP classes receive a 1.0 grade “bump” Dual enrollment classes receive a 0.5 grade

“bump” Dual enrollment classes may receive college

credit for a fee. (2014-15 cost is

Credits

Recommended progressions: For Std or Adv Studies

diploma candidates: 9th grade Earth

Science 10th grade Biology 11th grade Chemistry 12th grade Choice of

physics, conceptual physic, environmental science

For students with strong science interest and desire to do research:

9th grade H Earth Science

10th grade H Biology 11th grade Chemistry 12th grade Physics, AP

Bio, AP chem, AP phys, Env Sci

For students with strong interest in the sciences who intend to pursue science at the university level:

9th grade H Earth Science 10th grade H Biology 11th grade Chemistry or Physics and choice

of AP Bio, ISR 12th grade Physics or Chemistry, Choice of

AP science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), ISR, GIS

Another option

Earth Science Honors Earth Science

The path your student chooses should reflect their interests, abilities and passions.

Subsequent science options depend on success in both MATH and SCIENCE!

9th Grade Options

Biology Honors Biology (Chemistry)

Students with required coursework may select additional sciences: Physics (co and pre requisites apply)

10th Grade Options

Chemistry Physics Choice of AP Sciences, ISR, GIS

11th Grade Options

Physics Conceptual Physics Environmental Science Choice of AP Sciences, ISR, GIS

12th Grade Options

Independent research work Additional challenge .5 additional grade “bump”

Why Honors Classes?

College credit from James Madison University (cost per credit hour)

Also .5 grade “bump” College credit without end of course testing. Currently Geospatial Science is offered,

Independent Science Research will be added it there is demand

What is co enrollment

Advanced placement courses Rigorous course requirements defined by

College board Approved syllabi For college credit must successfully

complete end of course test. Recognized by most colleges and

universities as “challenging” curriculum.

What is AP?