BELLFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Handbook 2011 - 2012

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY6330 YearThis course is for students interested in deepening their background in the physical sciences and prepares students totake the AP exam in Chemistry. The course presents an extension of some topics studied in Chemistry and introducesadvanced topics in Chemistry.The course challenges students with learning activities equivalent to those of a firstyearcollege Chemistry class. Lectures, demonstrations, and student-performed laboratory exercises are used todeepen students’ understanding of advanced topics. Successful students will attain an in depth understanding ofchemical concepts, laboratory experience and some knowledge of current directions in chemical research. This coursewill include laboratory classes outside of normal school hours to be scheduled after school or at other suitable times.Course Prerequisite: Grade 11 or 12; Algebra with B or better; 1 year chemistry with B or better; Physics with a gradeof B or better (or current enrollment in Physics) strongly recommended; teacher recommendation.A summer assignment is required for students enrolled in this course.PHYSICS6350 YearPHYSICS HONORS6355 YearIn this course science students study major areas that make up physics: mechanics, electricity and magnetism,light/options, sound and fluid dynamics. An emphasis on laboratory work helps the student study and understandnatural phenomena combined with quarter projects that require applying physics.Honors Course Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry and Algebra II with a grade of B or better. Concurrentenrollment in Math Analysis or AP Calculus is also required.ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY6170 YearANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY HONORS6171 YearThis is an advanced course designed to study the structure and function of the human body. Students will gain an indepth knowledge of cells, tissues, organs, organ system design and the diseases associated with each. We will usecurrent research to analyze articles and explore careers that involve the human body. Dissection specimens are usedto model anatomical structures. Students perform intensive study and thorough examination of the eleven systemsof the body including the integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory,digestive, excretory, and reproductive system and the disease associated with each one. Key anatomical andphysiological concepts are emphasized during organ system analysis. In addition, lab activity summaries andresearch projects are also required.Honors Prerequisite: Biology with a B or better and Chemistry with a C or better and recommendation of previousscience teacher. Concurrent enrollment in Physics is acceptable.FOREIGN LANGUAGEThe focus of the Foreign Language program is on meaningful and useful communication in the language. Eachlanguage is taught within the contemporary cultural context of countries where the language is spoken. Thecultures and customs are explored along with learning to speak the language. Foreign Language classes meet theForeign Language/Fine Arts graduation requirement when taken in grades 9-12.SPANISHSPANISH I9000 YearThe purpose of this class is to give students the ability to function in real-life situations that they might encounter in aSpanish-speaking environment. Students will learn to talk about themselves, their families, and their friends; theywill learn how to get around in towns, use public transportation, and give directions; they will learn how to makepurchases in stores; and they will learn to use the appropriate language in a variety of social interactions. Studentswill be exposed to the various cultures of Spanish-speaking people, including geography, history, traditions, anddaily life. Students will acquire a basic living vocabulary. This course is not intended for students whose firstlanguage is Spanish. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language.Course Prerequisite: C or better in EnglishSPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I9045 YearThis course is for students whose first language is Spanish or for those bilingual students whose dominant languageis Spanish. This course is taught entirely in Spanish dealing with grammar, reading and writing as its main focus.Students will read work by Hispanic authors, analyze the reading by critical analysis and write essays based uponthe reading or discussion. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language.Course Prerequisite: Teacher or counselor approval41