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SCIENCE continued

For HP and AP information, see chart on page 30

REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION - CHOOSE ONE IN GRADE 11 OR 12
Chemistry A, B, C Physics A, B, C
Course Numbers: 094101 + 094102 + 094103 Course Number: 095101 + 095102 + 095103
Must register for all 3 trimesters Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisites: Must take Algebra 2 either before this course or in Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry
concurrence with this course Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics
Grade Level: 11-12
Grade Level: 11-12
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics Course Description: This course studies the relationships between energy
Course Description: This course teaches the basics of chemistry with and matter that occur in the physical world. This course is designed for the
applications to real world situations. It is math based with technical reading. student who plans to continue education beyond high school, but not
This would be a course for college-bound students who do not necessarily necessarily in a science-related career.
intend to enter a science field.

HP Physics A, B, C
HP Chemistry A, B, C Course Number: 095341 + 095342 + 095343
Course Numbers: 094441 + 094442 + 094443
Must register for all 3 trimesters
Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry
Prerequisites: Must take Algebra 2 either before this course or in
concurrence with this course Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics
Grade Level: 11-12 Grade Level: 11-12
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics Course Description: High Performance (HP) Physics studies the same
concepts as Physics, at an accelerated pace and more in-depth. You will
Course Description: High Performance (HP) Chemistry covers the basics of produce quality lab reports, be able to manipulate mathematical concepts easily
chemistry at an accelerated pace and in-depth coverage. Laboratory work is and work independently.
important, so strong math, reading, and writing skills are necessary.

AP Chemistry A, B, C * AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based A, B, C *
Course Numbers: 094671 + 094672 + 094673 Course Numbers: 095471 + 095472 + 095473
Must register for all 3 trimesters Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisites: Student must complete Chemistry A, B, and C OR Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra 2 .
completion of summer learning. Completion of Algebra 2.
Note: Recommended concurrent enrollment in math class.
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics
Course Description: This is a fast-paced course that meets the objectives
of an introductory college chemistry course. You will conduct laboratory Course Description: This course is equivalent to a first-semester college
experiments and report on them; strong math, reading, and writing skills are course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics
important, as is attention to detail. Students who have not previously completed (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and
chemistry are strongly urged to complete a summer assignment. Students are power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits.
encouraged to take the A.P. Exam.
AP Physics C: Mechanics A, B, C *
Course Numbers: 095871 + 095872+ 095873

Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisites: Must have completed Calculus
Grade Level: 9-12
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Chemistry or Physics
Course Description: This calculus-based course targets students wishing
to pursue degrees in engineering or the physical sciences, although any student
comfortable with calculus is welcome. This course is intended to teach/assess
all material required for the AP Physics C: Mechanics test, which includes one-
and two-dimensional kinematics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, power, systems
of particles, linear momentum, circular motion, rotation, oscillations, and
gravitation.
*weighted grade course (see pg. 6)
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