Course Guide 26-27: Science
*3 Credits Required for Graduation
Special Note for Science Classes: Laboratory and field investigations of selected topics in the content, which include the use of scientific methods, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety procedures, are an integral part of these courses.
2026-2027 Science Courses
Biology Honors is a rigorous, lab-based course emphasizing biological concepts, data analysis, scientific inquiry, and real-world applications, preparing students for advanced science coursework.
- Course Number: 2000320
- Recommended Prerequisites: None
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Biology
- Internal Weighting: +0.5
- Grade Level: 9
- Required Testing: EOC exam. 30% of final grade in each semester.
Chemistry Honors is a rigorous college prep course exploring matter and reactions emphasizing mathematical problem-solving and in-depth lab work to build skills for future science studies.
- Course Number: 2003350
- Recommended Prerequisites: Credit in Biology and Algebra 1
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +0.5
- Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
In Environmental Science Honors, students investigate the interrelationships of the natural world through hands-on labs, data analysis, and real-world case studies. Assignments challenge students to think critically about environmental problems and explore scientific solutions.
- Course Number: 2001341
- Recommended Prerequisites: Credit in Biology
- Recommended Corequisite: Chemistry Honors
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Industry Certification: Ecology Conservation and Management Certification
- Internal Weighting: +0.5
- Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Physics Honors involves understanding the fundamental laws that govern the universe, exploring matter, energy, force, and motion using math and the scientific method to explain how things work. Topics cover classical mechanics (motion), electricity, magnetism, waves, thermodynamics, and modern physics like relativity and quantum mechanics.
- Course Number: 2003390
- Recommended Prerequisites: Credit in Algebra 1 and Geometry including passing EOC
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +0.5
- Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This course explores human body structure and function, including tissues, organs, and systems, emphasizing anatomy, physiology, and scientific analysis to prepare students for advanced health science studies. Students will obtain CPR/Basic First Aid and Stop the Bleed certifications.
- Course Number: 2000360
- Recommended Prerequisites: None
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Meets Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +0.5
- Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This course studies human body structure and function with emphasis on pathophysiology and disease transmission, integrating medical terminology to prepare students for advanced health science coursework and careers.
- Course Number: 8417100
- Recommended Prerequisites: CPR certified, Credit in Anatomy and Physiology Honors
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Meets Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +0.5
- Grade Level: 11, 12
AP Biology is a college-level, inquiry-based course exploring biological principles through data analysis, experimentation, and scientific reasoning, preparing students for the AP Exam and advanced life science research studies.
- Course Number: 2000340
- College Board: Course Info
- Recommended Prerequisites: Chemistry Honors, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology Honors and passed Biology EOC with a score of 3+
- Recommended Corequisites (if not already completed): Chemistry Honors, Geometry Honors
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Biology OR Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +1.0
- Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
- Required Testing: AP Exam in May. Fee associated if course is dropped, AP Exam is not taken, or if a late AP Exam needs to be ordered
AP Chemistry is an introductory college-level chemistry course. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics like atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics.
- Course Number: 2003370
- College Board: Course Info
- Recommended Prerequisites: Credit in Biology and Chemistry
- Recommended Corequisites: Algebra 2 or higher level math
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +1.0
- Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
- Required Testing: AP Exam in May. Fee associate if course is dropped, AP Exam is not taken, or if a late AP Exam needs to be ordered.
AP Environmental Science is a project-based learning course using the College Board curriculum. Students investigate the interrelationships of the natural world through hands-on labs, data analysis, and real-world case studies. Students will be expected to work collaboratively and should have strong time management skills.
- Course Number: 2001380
- College Board: Course Info
- Recommended Prerequisites: Credit earned in Biology, Algebra, Chemistry. Biology and Algebra EOC scores of 3+
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +1.0
- Grade Level: 11, 12
- Required Testing: AP Exam in May. Fee associated if course is dropped, AP Exam is not taken, or if a late AP Exam needs to be ordered.
AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore kinematics, Newton’s laws, work/energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations, gravitation, and fluid mechanics.
- Course Number: 2003421
- College Board: Course Info
- Recommended Prerequisites: AP Precalculus. Teacher recommendation for rising sophomores
- Recommended Corequisites (if not already obtained): AP Precalculus
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +1.0
- Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
- Required Testing: AP Exam in May. Fee associated if course is dropped, AP Exam is not taken, or if a late AP exam needs to be ordered.
AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based introductory college level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through classroom study, in-class activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore kinematics, Newton’s laws, work/energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations, and gravitation.
- Course Number: 2003430
- College Board: Course Info
- Recommended Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB/BC with a 3+ on AP Exam or AP Precalculus with a 4+ on AP Exam and teacher approval
- Recommended Corequisites (if not already obtained): AP Calculus AB/BC
- Course Length: Alternating Day, 2 Semesters
- Credit: 1.0 (0.5 + 0.5)
- Credit Accrued at: 0.5 earned each semester
- Satisfies Graduation Requirement: Equally Rigorous Science
- Internal Weighting: +1.0
- Grade Level: 11, 12
- Required Testing: AP Exam in May. Fee associated if course is dropped, AP Exam is not taken, or if a late AP exam needs to be ordered.