Requirements for Graduation

9^th GRADE	10^TH GRADE	11^TH GRADE	12^TH GRADE
*General Biology	*General Phys. Science	Chemistry	Physics
Biology	Physical Science	or	or
		Elective	Elective

9^th GRADE	10^TH GRADE	11^TH GRADE	12^TH GRADE
Biology	Honors Chemistry	Honors Physics	Honors Physics
Honors Biology	or	AP Biology	Physics
	Physical Science	AP Chemistry	AP Biology
		Electives	AP Chemistry
		or	Elective
	(Electives may be	Chemistry
	taken concurrently)	Honors Chemistry
		Elective

(Life Science) General Biology is fundamental course that will study the same topics as Biology. This Freshman course is designed for students that have not met with academic success. Teacher recommendation is required.

(Life Science) Biology is a freshman course with an emphasis on laboratory work and interpreting data. The major areas of study include the chemistry of living things, the cell and how it functions, genetics, ecology, and the energy of living systems.

3043 HONORS BIOLOGY 9 1.0 Algebra, Overall G.P.A. of 3.6 or better verified by
Counselors recommendation of 8^thGrade Science Teacher(Life Science) Honors Biology is a course designed for students who have met with academic success in all academic areas (G.P.A. 3.6 or better). Students must be able to read and interpret information independently. Students must have the necessary math skills to analyze data. Students must be highly motivated to keep up with the fast pace of the course. In addition, students should be prepared for more comprehensive testing methods, such as projects, essays and application questions. This course is intended for those students who plan to take other Honors and Advanced Placement Science courses.

3053    ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY      (Life Science)     11,12       2.0        B or better in Biology or Honors Biology, and a
                                                                                                                                            B or better in Chemistry, C or better in Honors
                                                                                                                                            Chemistry or AP Teacher Recommendation
                                                                                                                                            Anatomy/Physiology suggested

Advanced Placement Biology is a Biology course designed to provide capable students with a college-level course in a high school setting. Students will be required to prepare for tests covering a much larger amount of material than is usually found on a high school test. Students are expected to have strong reading comprehension and essay writing skills. Students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement exam in May and allow them, if they are successful, to earn college credit. There is a fee to take the exam. Class will meet 2 hours a day starting at 0 hour and students should plan on spending 1 to 1 ½ hours a day preparing for this course. Topics include: Biological Chemistry, Cells, Energy, Genetics, Evolution, Populations, Plants, Animals and Ecology.

General Physical Science is a fundamental course that will study the same topics as Physical Science. This sophomore course is designed for students that have not met with academic success and is intended to follow General Biology in the curriculum. Teacher recommendation

Physical Science is a comprehensive science course covering the principles of physics and chemistry. This course is designed to follow Biology in the curriculum and is for sophomores not taking Honors Chemistry. Appropriate lab activities will reinforce the concepts taught in class.

Field plants/horticulture is a one-semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Life Science. Students will study the plant kingdom. Similarities and differences between the various plant phyla will be examined in class and lab. Students will also study applied botany to learn propagation techniques. An indoor component includes plant identification, mounting and preservation.

Zoology is a one semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Life Science. In this course students will study various representatives of the animal kingdom. There are many lab experiences. Dissections of preserved specimens, which investigate members of each phylum, will be required. Students will become aware of the great diversity of animals and their impact upon our environment.

Anatomy & Physiology is a one semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Life Science. In this course we will take an in-depth look at the structure and function of the human body through readings, lectures and a dissection of the fetal pig.

(Physical Science) Chemistry is a laboratory course for the average high school student who plans to attend college. Students are introduced to basic chemical terminology and learn about atomic structure, the periodic table, reactions, and naming of hydrocarbons.

3223 HONORS CHEMISTRY *10, 11, 12 1.0 B or better in Algebra 1 (Physical Science)

Honors Chemistry is a comprehensive laboratory course designed for college bound students who are pursuing a science oriented career and need a strong background in Chemistry. Topics studied include atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical reactions, gases, liquids, solids, the periodic table, acids, bases, chemical calculations and bonding. Teacher recommendation is required.

CHEMISTRY (Physical Science) 11,12 2.0 B or better in Biology or Honors Biology, A in Chemistry, B- or
better in Honors Chemistry or AP Teacher Approval

Advanced Placement Chemistry is a college level course, with students being given the opportunity to earn college credit by successfully passing the Advanced Placement Exam given in May. In order to complete all the topics required, it will be necessary for the class to meet 2 hours a day starting at 0 hour. Students will be required to pay a fee for the AP Exam. Topics include; the atomic theory and atomic structure, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, states of matter, reactions, and descriptive chemistry. Emphasis will be on problem solving, essay writing, and laboratory work including analysis of data.

Aquatic Biology is a one-semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Life Science. Students will be involved in field studies with an emphasis on methods of sampling and assessment of our local environment. Students will study freshwater ecosystems and current topics in Michigan ecology. The second half of the semester will focus on marine biology.

SCIENCE (Physical Science) 11,12 0.5 1 year of Science

Astronomy/Space Science is a one semester class providing the average student with an additional ½ credit of Physical Science. Topics covered include: clocks and calendars, seasons, eclipses, the solar system, the sun, the stars, galaxies and the study of the sky and its constellations. Students will be required to make early morning and late evening observations.

(Physical Science) This is a laboratory course designed for students who need a general background in the laws of physics. Students learn about force, motion, matter, energy, wave motion, magnetism, electricity, and light.

(Physical Science) This laboratory course is designed for college bound students who are pursuing a science oriented career and need a strong background in physics. Some of the topics studied are behavior of light, waves, vectors, motion, universal gravitation, momentum, kinetic energy, electricity and magnetism.