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D44 SCIENTIFIC LANGUAGE 1 (03270700)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Prov des tra n ng and pract ce n read ng, spell ng, wr tten
express on, read ng comprehens on, and verbal express on to
those students d splay ng character st cs of dyslex a. Includes
extens ve l sten ng and oral pract ce of language arts sk lls.
Emphas zes the use of v sual, aud tory, and k nesthet c learn ng.
D45 SCIENTIFIC LANGUAGE 2 (03270800)
Grade Levels: 10-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Scientific Language 1
Prov des tra n ng and pract ce n read ng, spell ng, wr tten
express on, read ng comprehens on, and verbal express on to those
students d splay ng character st cs of dyslex a. Includes extens ve
l sten ng and oral pract ce of language arts sk lls. Emphas zes the
use of v sual, aud tory, and k nesthet c learn ng.
SCIENCE
S12 INTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (03060201)
Grade Levels: L m ted to 9-10 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Involves the study of atom c structures, comb n ng propert es of
matter, states of matter, and propert es of solut ons and m xtures
through laboratory and d rect nstruct onal exper ences. Includes
the study of energy transformat ons as related to mechan cal, heat,
sound, l ght, magnet c, and electr cal phenomena. Integrates the
concepts w th l fe, earth, and space sc ences, and develops sk lls
n the processes of observ ng, record ng, and nterpret ng data.
Explores pract cal appl cat ons and career opportun t es.
XS1 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SCIENCE#
(1 st t me taken) (84800IS1)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1/2 local credit
XS2 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SCIENCE#
(2 nd t me taken) (84800IS2)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1/2 local credit
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Prov des an avenue by wh ch students g fted n sc ence may earn
local cred t through ndependent research and n-depth study of
a self-selected topic. Students may be required to present to a
panel of experts n order to rece ve cred t.
S20 Earth AND SPACE SCIENCE (03060200)
Grade Levels: 11-12 1 Cred t
Prerequisite: Three un ts of sc ence, one of wh ch may
be taken concurrently, and three un ts of mathemat cs,
one of wh ch may be taken concurrently.
Students w ll be expected to understand the relat onsh ps between
Earth, the sun, and the moon; other components n the un verse
may also be ncluded, such as stars, nebulae, and comets. All the
var ous cycles found on Earth w ll be taught, nclud ng the lunar,
rock, n trogen, water, and carbon cycles. Students w ll also be
expected to pred ct the results of mod fy ng cycles. Students w ll
understand of how natural and human act v ty can alter earth
systems, nclud ng natural d sasters, gradual land changes, and
human impacts on soil, water, and air quality.
S24 BIOLOGY (03010200)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Includes a study of the un ty of l v ng th ngs by focus ng on the
s m lar ty and nterrelatedness of cell structure, chem stry, energy
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transfer, and hered ty of all organ sms. Rev ews the h story of l fe
and surveys m croorgan sms. Stud es the adaptat ons of plants,
an mals, and humans necessary to carry out l fe processes.
Exam nes human systems and ecolog cal relat onsh ps w th n a
b osphere.
S26 BIOLOGY PRE-AP# (03010200)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Prov des opportun t es for the capable and h ghly mot vated
student. Includes an n-depth study of the un ty of l v ng th ngs
by incorporating inquiry techniques, problem solving, and critical
thinking. Strongly emphasizes field and laboratory observations,
hypothes z ng, exper ment ng, and nterpret ng data through
graph c presentat ons and stat st cal evaluat ons.
S28 BIOLOGY AP# (A3010200)
Grade Levels: 10-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology or Biology Pre-AP# and
credit in Chemistry or Chemistry Pre-AP#, Chemistry
AP# or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry or
Chemistry Pre-AP#, Chemistry AP#, or Chemistry
Dual Credit#
Prov des college-level learn ng exper ences for the students who
w sh to prepare for the AP exam nat on.
Chemistry may be taken concurrently with S38 Aquatic Science#,
S28 B ology 2 AP#, or S40 Phys cs B2 AP#.
S30 CHEMISTRY (03040000)
Grade Levels: 10-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Includes a descr pt ve study of matter and energy, atom c structure,
chemical formulas, equations, bonding, kinetic theory, matter, gas
laws, nuclear chem stry, and the r mathemat cal relat onsh ps.
Emphasizes the practical applications of the chemical subject
matter presented. Includes properties of solids, liquids, and
solutions, as well as some organic chemistry and qualitative
analys s. Introduces the chem stry of ac ds, bases, salts, and redox
react ons. Student cannot receive state graduation credit for
both S30 and S31.
S31 CONCEPTUAL CHEMISTRY (03040000)
Grade Levels: 10-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Conceptual chem stry refers to the pedagog cal approach to the
teach ng and learn ng of chem stry. The content s the same as
chem stry w th more emphas s on appl cat ons and less emphas s
on mathemat cal computat on. Students w ll do more “hands-on”
labs. Student cannot receive state graduation credit for both
S30 and S31.
S32 CHEMISTRY PRE-AP# (03040000)
Grade Levels: 10-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Prov des opportun t es for the capable and h ghly mot vated
student. Includes fundamental chem cal concepts such as gas
laws, atomic structure, kinetics, equilibrium, and oxidation and
reduct on. Prov des opportun t es for students who exh b t the
ability to handle complex scientific data. Prepares students for
careers n sc ence or eng neer ng such as med c ne, sc ence
research, dent stry, chem cal eng neer ng, and electr cal
eng neer ng.
S34 CHEMISTRY AP# (A3040000)
Grade Levels: 11-12 1 credit