Prerequisites: Successful completion of Earth Science and Biology. This class will use a hands-on approach to investigate the concepts of chemical reactions, the structure of matter, and its periodic qualities. This course meets in a single period for one semester…

Prerequisite: Final grade of “B” or better in Chemistry 1 Honors. This is a laboratory-oriented course for those students planning a career in the sciences desiring a strong background in chemistry. A solid math foundation is necessary to participate in…

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and a grade of “C” or better in Algebra II or must be taking Algebra II concurrently. This course is designed for students whose career plans recommend a required high school chemistry course. Note that…

Prerequisites: Student must have earned a “B” or better in Algebra 2. GHP or Honors Biology teacher recommendation. The content of this course is more demanding than the CP Chemistry course. Activities, resources and assessments that require higher level thinking…

Prerequisites: Student must have earned an “A” in Algebra 2. Honors Biology teacher recommendation. This course is designed for students who are planning a career in the sciences and have a strong background in physical science. A solid math foundation…

Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age by the end of May of the school year. In addition, all interested students must complete and submit an application, which is reviewed to determine eligibility for the course. Mr. Gopen, the…

This course is an elective that utilizes a cross-curricular approach to examine the practice of firefighting. The class will focus on many different aspects of an emergency: fire behavior, building construction, hazardous materials, and teamwork. History, language skills, law, technology,…

Prerequisite: Biology. This course uses laboratory, text, and field investigations to study the animal kingdom. Dissection is a required part of this course. Areas of concentration include the classification of animals, comparative anatomy and physiology, and field identification of local…

Prerequisite: Biology. This course uses laboratory, text, and field investigations to study the plant kingdom. Areas of concentration include the classification of plants, the structure and function of plant tissues and organs, and the importance of plants to humans. Each…

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in last science course. This course emphasizes the interrelationships between humans and their environments. Topics include biomes, pollution, populations, plant and animal identification, and sampling techniques.