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2025 – 2026 Projected Science Paths and Choices

9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade

(410) EARTH SCIENCE HONORS
or
(424) BIOLOGY HONORS +
(424) BIOLOGY HONORS +
or
(410) EARTH SCIENCE HONORS
or
(430) CHEMISTRY HONORS
(430) CHEMISTRY HONORS
or
(440) PHYSICS 1 AP or
(443) PHYSICS 2 AP or
(444) AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS and/or
(447) AP PHYSICS C: ELEC. & MAG. or
(420) BIOLOGY AP or
(455) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP
or
(434) AP CHEMISTRY
(434) CHEMISTRY AP
or
(443) PHYSICS 2 AP or
(444) AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS and/or
(447) AP PHYSICS C: ELEC. & MAG.
or
(420) BIOLOGY AP or
(455) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP
or
(430) CHEMISTRY HONORS
or
(440) PHYSICS 1 AP
(411) EARTH SCIENCE GHP(421) BIOLOGY GHP +(431) CHEMISTRY GHP(441) PHYSICS GHP
(412) EARTH SCIENCE CP(422) BIOLOGY CP +(432) CHEMISTRY CP
or
(436) CONCEPTUAL CHEMISTRY/ (446) CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS
or
(435) PSI – CHEM/(445) PSI – PHYSICS
or SCIENCE ELECTIVES		(442) PHYSICS CP or SCIENCE ELECTIVES

+ NOTE: Biology (Honors, GHP, or CP) is required for graduation.

SCIENCE ELECTIVES: Elective courses can be substituted for recommended courses or taken along with recommended courses.

Please Note

  1. Three credits of high school SCIENCE are required for graduation, including Biology (Honors, GHP, or CP).
  2. NCAA Clearinghouse Division 1 eligibility requires two lab science courses between 9th and 12th grades. Only courses marked with an asterisk (*) are approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse.
  3. Students may change paths. Please consult with your guidance counselor.
  4. Courses listed are based on curriculum and student projections.
  5. Actual course offerings are based on actual student requests.
  6. This listing is based on the best information available at this time. It is not a guarantee of courses to be offered.
  7. Course enrollment should be made on the basis of parent and student interest after evaluation of the individual academic abilities.

The 400 Courses: Science

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  • apAdvanced Placement
  • hHonors
  • pltwProject Lead The Way
  • dcDual Credit
  • ahcArts & Humanities Credit
  • tacTech Applications Credit
  • ncaaNCAA/Clearinghouse
Add Course 410

Earth Science Honors

  • h
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grade 9
Prerequisites: Algebra 1. Based on standardized test results, previous performance, teacher evaluation, interest in and enthusiasm about the subject. This course includes the study of the formation of common rocks and minerals, the structure of the earth’s interior, the geologic and biological evolution of the earth, and the processes that…
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Earth Science GHP

  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 9,10,11,12
The Earth Science GHP course presents the student with an Earth systems approach to scientific inquiry. This lab-oriented course is designed to introduce students to the interdependence of the Earth’s major sub-systems: lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphe, atmosphere, and cryosphere. An emphasis will be placed upon classroom activities and computer applications that…
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Earth Science CP

  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 9,10,11,12
The college preparatory course presents students with an Earth Systems approach to scientific inquiry. This lab-oriented course is designed to introduce the interdependence of the Earth`s major sub-systems: lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and cryosphere. An emphasis will be placed upon classroom activities and computer applications that promote the development of…
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Geology of National/State Parks

  • tac
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of both Algebra 1 and Biology. This one-semester lab course is an introduction into the ecology and geology of the National Parks and other natural areas of the US. Students will become familiar with ecological and geological concepts through examples drawn exclusively from our National and State…
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Oceanography

  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of both Algebra 1 and Biology. This laboratory-oriented course will provide an introduction to the marine sciences with an emphasis on the physical features of ocean basins, shoreline processes, the physical and chemical nature of seawater, and natural resources of the ocean. Field trips, computer applications, and…
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Meteorology

  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of both Algebra 1 and Biology. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and weather conditions. This course will acquaint students with earth processes that create weather patterns and systems. Students will explore concepts through laboratory work, outdoor labs, computer investigations, and research, as well as mapping…
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Astronomy

  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of both Algebra 1 and Biology. Astronomy is the study of the universe. This course will acquaint students with the history of astronomy, the fundamentals of astronomical theory, including the evolution of stars, the structure of galaxies, and the history and future of space exploration. Students will…
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Environmental Science

  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
This course emphasizes the interrelationships between humans and their environment. Major units include human population problems, water resources and pollution, air resources and pollution, soil resources, wildlife habitats, energy and mineral resources, and relationships between society and the biosphere. Learning is accomplished through the use of reading text, lecture notes,…
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Biology Honors

  • h
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 9,10
Prerequisites: This course is designed for students who have a strong interest in science, have demonstrated outstanding previous performance in the sciences, and have received the appropriate teacher recommendation. Honors biology follows a molecular approach to the understanding and appreciation of living things and their environment and is aligned to…
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Biology GHP

  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 10,11
GHP biology follows a molecular approach to the understanding and appreciation of living things and their environment and is aligned to the PA State Standards. The course sequence follows the 8 anchors assessed on the PA Biology Keystone Exam, and students are required to take the Keystone Exam at the…
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Biology CP

  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
CP Biology follows a molecular approach to the understanding and appreciation of living things and their environment and is aligned to the PA State Standards. The course sequence follows the 8 anchors assessed on the PA Biology Keystone Exam, and students are required to take the Keystone Exam at the…
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Biology AP

  • ap
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of full year Biology and Chemistry courses at either GHP or Honors level. The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester college introductory biology course. The aim is to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to…
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Environmental Science AP

  • ap
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry. This course emphasizes the interrelationships between humans and the environment. Major units include human population problems, water resources and pollution, air resources and pollution, soil resources, wildlife habitats, energy and mineral resources, and relationships between society and the biosphere. Learning…
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Human Biology

  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in Biology and teacher recommendation; It is recommended that students take this course prior to enrolling in Anatomy and Physiology (452). This course is designed for students who would like to expand their knowledge of the human body. An integrated approach is taken to…
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Anatomy and Physiology

  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Recommended Prerequisites: Grade of “B” or better in Biology and teacher recommendation; It is recommended that students complete Human Biology (438) prior to enrolling in this course. This is an advanced biology elective emphasizing the structures and functions of the human body. The course is designed for those students considering…
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Ecology

  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
Recommended 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
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Botany

  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
Recommended 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 student will complete a major botany project as well…
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Zoology

  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
Recommended 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 animals. Dissection of a vertebrate such as a dogfish…
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Science of Firefighting

  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
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, and scientific theory will be addressed. Instruction will include a…
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Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course

  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grade 12
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 course instructor, will distribute the application electronically to all who…
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Add Course 430

Chemistry 1 Honors

  • h
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
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 is necessary to participate in this theoretically oriented, in-depth study…
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Chemistry GHP

  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
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 skills and some differentiated content are designed to challenge the…
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Chemistry CP

  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
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 a strong algebraic foundation is the backbone of success in…
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Chemistry AP

  • ap
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
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 this theoretically oriented in-depth study of selected topics. The course…
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Physical Science Investigations: Chemistry

  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
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 and must be taken in conjunction with # 445 Physical…
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Physical Science Investigations: Physics

  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
This class will use a hands-on approach to investigate the concepts of motion, forces, and energy. This class meets in a single period for one semester and must be taken in conjunction with # 435 Physical Science Investigations: Chemistry in order to meet the graduation requirement.
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Conceptual Chemistry

  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Earth Science, Biology, and a grade of “C” or better in Algebra 1 OR concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1. This course, which meets daily for a single period, will cover broad concepts in chemistry. Students will explore scientific measurement, the periodic table, physical and chemical changes,…
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Conceptual Physics

  • 1 Semester
  • 0.5 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Earth Science, Biology, and a grade of “C” or better in Algebra 1 OR concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1. This course, which meets daily for a single period, is an introductory course in physics and will be developed through lab activities,demonstrations and various hands-on experiences. Topics…
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Physics GHP

  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 10,11,12
Prerequisites: Final Grade of “B” or better in Algebra 2 and Geometry. The content of this course is the same as that of the Physics CP course; however, activities and resources that require higher level thinking skills and some differentiated content are used to challenge the capabilities of these students.
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Physics CP

  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Recommended Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra 2 and Geometry. Students interested in expanding their level of scientific literacy and their knowledge of how physics can be integrated into various career fields should consider this course. Areas that will be studied are motion, force, momentum, energy, special relativity,…
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Physics 1 AP

  • ap
  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Final grade of “B” or better in Honors or GHP College Algebra. The content of this course is highly theoretical and in depth. Areas studied are translational and rotational motion, force, momentum, energy, gravitation, waves, sound, elestatics and DC circuits. Computer-based laboratories, demonstrations, and many real-life applications are an…
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Physics 2 AP

  • ap
  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 2 Semesters
  • 1 Credit
  • Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Final grade of “B” or better in Physics 1 AP. This course is appropriate for students who wish to pursue careers in mathematics, physics, architecture, engineering, actuary, medicine, pharmacy, life sciences, geology, meteorology, environmental science, agriculture, construction management, and much more. AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level…
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AP Physics C: Mechanics

  • ap
  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 1 Credit
  • Grade 12
Prerequisites: A final grade of “B” or better in Physics 1 AP. Must be taking or have taken Calculus. This course covers the physics of motion, force, energy, and momentum. Engineering and science applications are studied and include the design and control of spacecraft, airplanes, trains and roller coasters, road…
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AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

  • ap
  • tac
  • ncaa
  • 1 Semester
  • 1 Credit
  • Grade 12
Prerequisites: A final grade of “B” or better in AP Physics C: Mechanics. Must be taking or have taken Calculus. This course explores topics such as electrostatics, conductors, capacitors and dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. This course helps…
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