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allow access for all qualifying students to IB Sciences. The current graduation requirement
is for students to earn a minimum of two science credits. Students considering pursuing the
sciences beyond High School should take two Science credits per year where possible.
In Grade 9 all students will be enrolled in the Integrated Science 1 Course. In Grade 10
students can, if they wish, continue to study Integrated Science following the Integrated
Science 2 course. This course is designed to equip our students with all of the skills,
knowledge and understanding necessary for success in the IB Standard Level Science courses
in Grades 11 and 12.
Alternatively, students can choose up to two individual science courses from Biology,
Chemistry and Physics (one compulsory Science and one optional Science). These courses
are very challenging, and are designed to equip the students with all of the skills,
knowledge and understanding necessary for success in IB Higher Level Science courses in
Grade 11. Students will sit IB examinations at the end of Grade 12.
Integrated Science 1 Grade 9
Pre-requisite: None
1 year, 1 credit
This is a required course for Grade 9. In this course the students follow a truly integrated
approach to scientific study, covering broad themes from a Biology, Chemistry and Physics
perspective. Integrated Science 1 covers material needed as preparation for the courses
offered in Grades 10, 11 and 12 and, more generally, aims to build an enjoyment and
appreciation of science in the wider world together with a broad base of practical scientific
skills. While this course does build upon the knowledge and skills the students bring from
Middle School, no prior ISM experience is necessary.
Integrated Science 2 Grade 10
Pre-requisite: Students must have completed the Integrated Science 1 course.
1 year, 1 credit
This course, like Integrated Science 1, follows an integrated approach to scientific study
covering broad themes from a Biology, Chemistry and Physics perspective. It builds upon
the knowledge and laboratory skills from Grade 9 and covers material needed as
preparation for the Standard Level IB Science Courses offered in Grades 11 and 12.
Biology Grade10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Teacher recommendation
1 year, 1 credit.
This course is intended for those students who have an established interest in Biology or for
those who have particular career ambitions in mind. It covers material necessary to
prepare for the IB Higher Level Biology course offered in Grade 11, and consequently is very
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