NOTE: CLASSES DENOTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE LIMITED TO STUDENTS IN AN OFFICIAL BILINGUAL PROGRAM.  CHECK FOR BILINGUAL APPROVED SUBJECT CARD.

 

 

BIOLOGY    REGULAR  33210   HONORS   35210

*POLISH   33216

*SPANISH 33218

*CANTONESE 33219

GRADES OFFERED: 9-10

PREREQUISITES: 8.0 and above reading level/Honors requires teacher approval

CREDIT: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study life sciences from the simplest to the most complex organism. Study the basics of life, genetics, microbiology, plant science, animal science, evolution,

 taxonomy and ecology through lecture, discussion, experimentation and technology.

 

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CHEMISTRY   REGULAR  33410

 HONORS           35410

*POLISH   33416

*SPANISH         33418

*CANTONESE  33419

GRADES OFFERED: 10-12

PREREQUISITES: Previous credit in one of the following: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science or Biology; Honors also requires teacher approval

CREDIT: 1

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The study of the introductory concepts and the technology of modern chemistry. The course will include a laboratory component with emphasis on safety and measurement techniques.

 The course content will include properties of matter and structure, chemical formulas and equations (stoichiometry), solutions (acids & bases) and gas laws.

  

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EARTH SCIENCE 

ENGLISH  33510

*POLISH             33516

*SPANISH          33518

*CANTONESE  33519

GRADES OFFERED: 9-11

PREREQUISITES:  7.4 and above Reading level

CREDIT: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the earth and its location in space through experiments and observation to discover a wide range of principles in the earth sciences.

The term earth science is a broad one, encompassing geology, paleontology, plate tectonics, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE   ENGLISH 33910

*POLISH             33916

*SPANISH   33918

*CANTONESE�� 33919

GRADES OFFERED: 9-11

PREREQUISITES: 8.0 and above Reading level

CREDIT: 1

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study of the dynamic interactions of Matter and Energy on the planet Earth. Environmental Science students will make scientifically sound decision

s about local, national, and global issues. These decisions will be based on the scientific process: observe; interpret; identify and control variables; gather; examine,

and use evidence to support claims; recognize bias; consider tradeoffs; propose alternative explanations. Environmental

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HONORS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE  36910

 GRADES OFFERED:  9-11

PREREQUISITES: Teacher Approval

CREDIT:1

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study ecosystem, water resources, land resources, air resources, populations, and energy using Northwestern University's.

Looking at the Environment curriculum (LATE). The LATE course employs geographic visualization and data analysis tools in an inquiry based approach to science education.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE   37610

GRADES OFFERED: 12

PREREQUISITES:See guidelines for AP + IB (1 yr. of Earth Science, Biology, or Environmental Science and 1 yr. of Chemistry)

CREDIT:1

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP examination by enrolling in this college level course of lecture, laboratory and fieldwork.

If you perform well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces the syllabus.

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY    33810

GRADES OFFERED: 9-12

PREREQUISITES: Credit in biology and one other science, preferably chemistry and teacher approval.

CREDIT: 1

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the structures and functions of the human body. Essential for students interested in biological, medical, and health-oriented programs, such as nursing, medicine, and lab technology.

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PHYSICS    REGULAR  33310

HONORS  35310

*POLISH  33316

*SPANISH   33318

*CANTONESE  33319

GRADES OFFERED: 11-12

CREDIT: 1

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:Conduct laboratory experiments involving interaction between matter and energy, and develop skills in drawing conclusions from observation. Students will have the satisfaction of understanding and predicting the outcome of activities of the physical world occurring around them.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY     37210

GRADES OFFERED: 11-12

PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP + IB

CREDIT: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces the syllabus.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY  37410

GRADES OFFERED: 11-12

PREREQUISITES:  See Guidelines for AP + IB

CREDIT: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. Perform laboratory experiments to learn chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS  37310

GRADES OFFERED: 11-12

PREREQUISITES:  See Guidelines for AP (2 yrs. Of Science required)

CREDIT: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college credit in addition to high school credit. Increase your understanding of the laws of physics and how they are applied to the physical world.

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HONORS ASTRONOMY  35010

GRADES OFFERED: 11-12

PREREQUISITES: Credit in physics or chemistry, an "A" or "B" in Algebra and Geometry,and teacher approval.

CREDIT: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Class will cover the four basic areas of astronomy:  Planetary dynamics, Stellar dynamics, Galactic dynamics, and Cosmology.  The focus of the class will be to use simple principles of physics and chemistry to understand the formation and motion of celestial objects and the universe.  Labs will be conducted weekly using self-collected data or data from professional observatories and particle accelerators.  Students will have access to a wide range of modern scientific instruments.

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HONORS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE   30610          

GRADES OFFERED:11-12

PREREQUISITES:  An "A" or "B" in Earth & Space Science and teacher approval  '

CREDIT: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course will cover basic and advanced concepts of meteorology and climatology, including:  Weather Elements and Observations; Atmospheric Temperature, Moisture and Motion; Weather Analysis and Forecasting; Satellite and Radar Interpretation; Severe Storms; Climate Classification; Past, Present and Future Climates of the World; El Nino; Global Warming.  The focus of the class will be to use simple principles of physics and real-time observations to understand the complex interaction of the Earth's atmosphere with the lithosphere and biosphere.  Labs will be conducted regularly using data collected from Curie's Weather Net station and from individual student observations.  Students will learn the process of forecasting and interpreting a wide variety of weather and climatic data.

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